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The Cajun Connection | 1st Quarter 2016 | 1
1st Quarter 2016
AGC Willis Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1A Job Within a Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Site Leader “U” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Cajun Engineering Solutions . . . . . . . . 3Cajun Building Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . 4The New Generation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5CIAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Crane Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6ABC Member of the Year . . . . . . . . . . . 7Sasol Unit 50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,9Earning Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9HR Near Miss Program . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Cajun’s Craft Graduates . . . . . . . . . . . 1013 Crafts 215 Competitors 3 Days . . . 11
LA Job Corps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Benefits Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Employee Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Tenure Milestones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Management Corner . . . . . . . . . . . 14,15New Projects Awarded . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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AGC Willis Construction Safety Excellence Award
Cajun Constructors, LLC was awarded the 2016 AGC Willis Towers Watson Construction Safety Excellence Award at
the Associated General Contractors National Convention. This award honors Cajun for outstanding safety performance and safety record throughout 2015 and prior.
According to AGC, “The Willis Towers Watson-AGC Construction Safety Excellence Awards Program is the industry’s elite safety excellence awards program for companies of all sizes and occupational divisions. CSEA recognizes companies that have developed and implemented premier safety and loss prevention programs and showcases companies that have achieved continuous improvements and maintenance of their safety and health management programs.”
The award presentation was the culmination of a long process that began with the submittal of a written application in February. The application included items such as detailed statistics from our safety program from 2015 and prior years, a detailed and in-depth written description of our safety culture including the practices that we employ, and a written description with photos from selected projects in 2015. Over 1,000 companies from across the country submitted applications for consideration in the CSEA Program. From those entries, two or three finalists were selected in each of the nineteen categories.
Those organizations were notified that they were finalists and given a date and time to report to the convention.
At the convention, each of the finalists made a 5 minute presentation in front of a panel of five judges, followed by a 10 minute question and answer session. The judges included the heads of safety from the Navy and Air Force and a former OSHA director among others. The written application was submitted by Safety Coordinator Rick Pridgen, who made the presentation at the convention along with Project Manager Jamey Sandefur. The winners were announced and honored at an awards breakfast.
After the presentation, one of the judges remarked that the statistics for Cajun’s safety program were among the best he had ever seen, especially considering the number of manhours that we have worked. This award is truly a credit to everyone in the Cajun family for their commitment to excellence in our safety culture. The record that we have established would not be possible without the participation of everyone who works
for Cajun.
Jamey Sandefur | Project ManagerCajun Constructors, LLC
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A Job Within A Job – Sasol UO&I
Early on in the Sasol – Lake Charles Chemicals Project planning stages, Cajun leadership decided to subsect
the mega-project into four major parts. The Sasol project consists of Cracker - Unit 50, LL – Units 60/63, Underground Piping and UO&I. Included in UO&I are 20 separate units. The highlight of these units is Area 80, a 13 bay, 7,400 CY cooling tower with a basin 630’ x 130’. An aggressive schedule for the cooling tower was a requirement by the client. The team led by Steve Henderson and Scotty Hebert, successfully planned and executed ahead of schedule and an under-budget product for the client. The UO&I area is led by Site Manager Charlie Granata, Project Superintendent Martin Solis and Safety Manager Logan Zeferjahn. They have done an excellent job juggling many different clients’ needs, along with keeping the ever-changing and complicated areas safe and productive for our team.
Superintendent Jeff Amos and Assistant Project Manager Randy Mace lead Boiler – Unit 53, a large unit which just set its three modular boiler structures on Cajun poured foundations without incident. Ted Thomas and Brock Moore run Area 52/55 – Utilities encompassing four large sumps, five compressors and four tanks. Andrew Bradley is leading Cajun’s efforts in Unit 20, both the unit itself and a very large 170’ x 150’ deluge sump. Oscar Giron will be leading the 24 tank - Alcohol Storage Unit 86.
Assistant Project Managers Brock Moore, Randy Mace, Andrew Bradley and Oscar Giron, have really stepped up to the plate and have worked effectively in overcoming issues, managing progress, safety, cost and schedule. Cajun is proud of each one of these men as they grow every day in their abilities.
Cajun would like to thank all of these managers and, more importantly, every craft professional in
the UO&I area for leading the way on the Sasol – Lake Charles Chemicals Project. Their exemplary efforts have convinced the client to award Cajun more work areas. This is due to the safe work practices, productivity, quality of work and the “can do” attitude of the Cajun UO&I Team.
Chris Clement | Assistant Project ManagerCajun Constructors, LLC
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On January 28, 2016, Cajun IDC kicked off the inaugural classes of its “Site Leader U” program. The program name has
dual meaning, with the “U” representing both the individual and the University style training of the participant’s experience. The program was developed with the purpose of training and educating current and future project site leaders on the key leadership skills and business acumen needed to successfully lead projects. It is available from construction manager level to general foremen level personnel. The program consists of 11 days (88 hours) of training over the course of 8 months.
The curriculum includes training on leadership, project management, estimating, business development, work force development, QA/QC management, ethics, supervisory indoctrination training, human resources management, safety management and three NCCER Certifications in Leadership, Project Supervision and Project Management. The course also includes a full day site visit to the Sasol Project. Each subject is taught by a different individual that specializes on the topic, with several courses being taught by experts from outside the company.
Participants of this class are required to submit an application for executive review and are hand selected to participate based on their desire to become a better leader on our project sites. The participants in the inaugural Site Leader U class are Shannon Boggs, Tony Cavalier, Mark Deville, Toby Guillory, Brandon Ranches and Chance Toups. We are very proud of these men and applaud their efforts to become better leaders within the Cajun organization.
The feedback received from the participants has been overwhelmingly positive and as a result we anticipate beginning a second Site Leader U class in early summer 2016. Email notices for applications will be going out to our project sites over the next few months.
Lee MayeuxVice President Operations Manager
Cajun IDC, LLC
Cajun IDC “Site Leader U” is Officially Underway
Chance Toups leads part of the inaugural Site Leader U class under the direction of instruction Dr. Larry Cole
Cajun Industries, LLC continues to
grow with the latest addition of
Cajun Engineering Solutions, LLC.
Cajun Engineering Solutions offers full
service, multi-disciplined engineering and
procurement services to the petrochemical,
oil and gas, refining, power, alternative energy,
communications, commercial and industrial
buildings, water treatment, and public sectors.
The new company will be led by Wayne Creel,
P.E. and Brad Milioto serving as President and
Vice President of Cajun Engineering Solutions,
respectively. Wayne and Brad have 41 years
of combined experience in the engineering,
procurement, and construction industry.
Cajun’s CEO, Todd Grigsby, remarked, “In
response to consumer demand, we are excited
to offer our clients extended services with
the addition of Cajun Engineering Solutions.
Cajun’s engineering capabilities will give us
additional opportunities to deliver integrated
turnkey projects.”
Sarah Reid VinyardMarketing & Business Development Coordinator
Cajun Industries, LLC
Cajun Industries Adds Additional Services: Cajun Engineering Solutions, LLC
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Cajun Looks Forward to Building Houston
On January 13, 2016, representatives from Cajun Industries, Cajun Constructors and Cajun IDC met
with Dr. Melissa Botkin. Dr. Botkin is the Coordinator for Career and Technical Education at Galena Park ISD as part of the Construction Maintenance and Education Foundation. Cajun has entered into a partnership with the two High Schools in the ISD with goals of providing students with the opportunity to explore the many facets of the construction industry and the career opportunities available. This partnership will also provide CTE teachers with resources and new connections to current happenings in the Industry.
In addition, it will provide them with opportunities to meet industry leaders and become aware of the numerous job opportunities for their students. Galena Park ISD is used to assess industry craft needs and deliver NCCER curriculum in heavy equipment operations, carpentry and welding.
Cajun is also participating in the Construction Careers Youth Committee (CCYC) which was formed in 2006 as a joint effort between Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), Construction & Maintenance Education Foundation (CMEF) and Houston Business Roundtable (HBR). The mission of the Construction
Careers Youth Committee is to promote and support construction industry workforce education in public schools.
Cajun Industries, LLC has a total of 10 high school partners in the Baton Rouge and Houston areas.
Chris NewtonWorkforce Development Coordinator
Cajun Industries, LLC
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Students from Houston Independent
School Districts (ISD) competed in the
SkillsUSA high school craft competition.
Students who are training and earning NCCER
credentials competed from Texas Region XIII
for the right to advance to the State Finals of
Texas SkillsUSA that will be held in Corpus
Christi. Cajun is a proud high school partner
of LaPorte and Pasadena ISD in support of
craft training the next generation.
Chris NewtonWorkforce Development Coordinator
Cajun Industries, LLC
The New Generation
Construction Industry Advisory Council
In January of 2016, Cajun IDC became a
member of the Texas A&M Construction
Industry Advisory Council (CIAC). Joining
CIAC will give Cajun access to directly impact
the Construction Science Department,
influence research and studies, gain greater
access to students seeking internships and
full time positions, a reserved position in two
career fairs, current employment statistics
and the opportunity to speak during select
construction management classes.
The majority of universities in Texas focus on
commercial construction. Joining CIAC will
give Cajun the opportunity to increase the
industrial footprint at Texas A&M, and in the
process, become a leader in the field.
In early February, Project Coordinators
Craig Kaspar, Taylor Hill and I attended the
CIAC Spring Construction Science Career
Fair. During this event, several students let
us know they became interested in Cajun
through the direction of the professor in
charge of CIAC. After the two day event, we
were able to conduct interviews with several
students seeking internships, and full time
employment. Later this semester, Cajun
will attend the bi-annual CIAC meeting,
as well as the Spring CIAC Company Day.
During Company Day, Cajun will be able to
showcase everything we, and the industrial
industry as a whole, have to offer, as well
as attend construction science classes
currently scheduled.
Matt Davidson | Project CoordinatorCajun IDC, LLC
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Crane Safety
As we approached the end of 2015, a need was identified to provide our office and field staff with
more education and training on crane safety. With the help of Cajun Equipment Services President, Mike Bates and Cajun Constructors’ Industrial Operations Divisional Trainer, Sherri Pearson, we were able to connect with H&E Equipment Services to identify a course agenda that would meet our needs. In January, our team in Houston, including Cajun Constructors and Cajun IDC sent the first two groups of Cajun employees to attend the H&E Hydraulic Crane Safety Class.
The training was scheduled with the intent to give our office staff (estimators, project managers, etc.) better information on topics such as how to properly size and
select a crane during the planning and estimating phase before work begins.
The course material was designed to achieve these goals by providing a more detailed “nuts and bolts” version of crane training rather than just a high level overview of the basics. The classroom portion of the course included discussion on the history and evolution of hydraulic cranes, detailed crane safety, operation and inspection, OSHA and ANSI regulations, as well as information on crane attachments and hardware. Attendees were also taught how to interpret crane load charts, determine mat sizes, figure weight deductions and calculate crane capacity based on different operating variables (boom length, boom angle and load radius).
Following the classroom instruction, each participant was given the opportunity to actually operate a hydraulic crane. This hands on experience allowed each individual the opportunity to apply what was learned earlier in the day and was very effective in enforcing the key points of the class.
Following the class, feedback was unanimously positive and many of the students stated that they left not only with a new perspective and appreciation for crane safety, but also the knowledge and understanding to apply the information that was presented.
Dustin HickeyDivision Safety Manager – Houston Industrial
Cajun Constructors, LLC
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ABC Committee Member of the Year
Cajun Industries, LLC congratulates Kenny Wolf of Cajun Deep Foundations, LLC for being honored
as the “2015 ABC Committee Member of the Year” for the Pelican Chapter Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.
This award is given annually to recognize a person who has spent much of their time serving on at least one of the chapter’s committees. Additionally, this person has gone above and beyond the norm while serving on the committee by way of attendance, participation and overall commitment to ABC and it’s values.
Kenny Wolf has served on the Baton Rouge Membership Development Committee for four years and was Chair of this important committee in 2013. We are honored to have Kenny as a Cajun veteran with over 30 years of industry experience.
Mike Moran President
Cajun Industries, LLC
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Sasol Unit 50
Cajun’s presence on Sasol’s future Cracker Unit (Unit 050) has been widely known from all around Westlake and Lake
Charles. I find myself in local grocery stores, restaurants, shopping centers, etc. overhearing and being asked about the “Sasol Project” and the amount of equipment, dirt, pipe, concrete and people on the job. Hearing about the Sasol Project is impressive, but, there is no comparison to being present on the jobsite. The drone visuals, pictures and conversations that occur are wonderful representations but have no comparison to the actual work that takes place when you can personally see the craftsmen working in the field, with smiles on their faces, as they give this job their professional attention.
From the beginning, Cajun’s team hit the ground running, led by Earthwork Superintendent Albert Mott and his right hand man, General Foreman Alonzo England by unleashing a fury of Komatsu trackhoes that tore into the dirt and bath tubbed out over 250,000 CY of dirt. As the earth was being brought to the engineer’s
desired elevation, Project Manager Adam Zayor and Site Superintendent Darin Benoit began diligently and precisely scheduling and planning what will soon become a 70,000 CY concrete universe.
Cajun has battled massive rain and thunderstorms that stole 20 working days. Working days are defined as days not worked but also not made up. Despite the weather and site flooding adversities, Cajun’s Concrete Superintendent Henry Harris and General Foremen Patrick Cox and Marvin Harris have managed to pour to date 52,472 CY of structural concrete. Area Superintendent David Stroud and General Foreman Troy Matte’s team have completed 18 out of 20 massive sumps and are on schedule to finish the remaining two. Area Superintendent Corey Duet and General Foreman Warren Boersma’s team were responsible for completing Sub Areas 70 and 71 as well as building one of the largest compressor decks in Cajun’s history, and are on schedule to complete two more. General
Foreman James McDonald, responsible for Sub Areas 74 and 75, and Area Superintendent Toby Thomas, responsible for Sub Areas 72 and 73, combined, have constructed and poured more than 150 individual foundations. Project Superintendents Merlin Comeaux, Chris Reed, David Humphries, Terry Darbonne and George Bullock have installed and tested over 8,875 LF of underground pipe (ranging from 72” cooling water, 18” firewater, 24” RCP, to 8” oily water pipe). Last but not least, we cannot forget the backbones of our team, Cajun’s Safety, Rod Buster, Quality Control, Rigging, Tool Room and Survey crews, led by the cool, calm and collected Superintendent Scott Carpenter followed by lead Quality Controls Tech Milton Bartholomew, Crane General Foreman John Keith, Tool Room General Foreman Tommy Washington, Safety Manager Johnny Cowart and Survey Party Chief Kevin DiMartino.
Cajun’s Unit 050 Team has managed to achieve a cumulative 1.17 performance factor. Even while losing 20 working days to weather delays Cajun
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has still managed to stay ahead of schedule in all disciplines including: concrete by 5%, OW Pipe by 7%, FW Pipe by 4% and cooling water 100 %. Project Manager, Adam Zayor stated, “Our managers and foremen spend a relatively large and consistent portion of time planning, coordinating and communicating. This is one of the major reasons that have led to our success.” Cajun management meets every day at 6:00 AM for a plan of day gathering, then at 11:00 AM for a concrete coordination session and once more at 2:00 PM for an end of day coordination meeting. All superintendents conduct daily planning meetings in the field with their foremen to set goals and keep them informed of any pertinent changes. Unit 050 Site Manager, Darin Benoit, stated, “There is no way we would have been this successful if we would not have implemented these planning and communication sessions, they have been extremely helpful.”
However, nothing would be standing if it weren’t for the dedicated men and women who spend their days unloading and installing rebar, building and wrecking formwork, flagging and directing equipment, and excavating and backfilling while always remaining aware of safety. It’s because of these tremendous efforts that Cajun is successful. These accomplishments would not have been possible without our outstanding field supervisors and craft personnel that dedicate themselves day in and day out to the tasks at hand. They have expended in excess of 1,033,209 safe man hours to date and we couldn’t be more proud.
The project still has ample work to be completed including; 6,246 CY of medium and small size structural foundations 12,293 LF of underground pipe, 80,000 CY of backfill and 12,000 CY of area paving. Cajun is confident that our team members will continue to work safely until the last man hours are spent on this project and it is turned over to Sasol.
Cajun’s Unit 50 supervisors would like to thank our families and our personnel’s families for the love and support they continue to show us through this demanding time and we would like to personally thank our craft personnel for their hard work, dedication and sacrifices they
make for this project and to Sasol. We ask God to continue to watch over and bless our families and thank him for giving us the opportunity to provide for them. We send a special thanks to the following managing personnel whose planning, time, dedication, teamwork and commitment made this all possible: Form Specialist Manager Jim Mejeur, Overall Site Manager Kevin Rodrigue, Senior Construction Manager Tim Willis and Senior Project Manager Joey Goscha.
Hayden DumestreAssistant Project Manager/Scheduler
Cajun Constructors, LLC
Skills + Knowledge = Earning PowerCajun encourages all employees to improve
work skills and abilities through training and
on the job experience. Employees who wish
to receive specific training are encouraged
to attend classes offered through Cajun’s
training program or at local training centers.
Courses offered through Cajun include
leadership, competent person training,
forklift/aerial lift operator training, small tool
training and many more topics.
Craft specific training in carpentry, heavy
equipment, mobile crane, pipefitting,
millwright and welding is available through
local training centers such as ABC in New
Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles and
Nederland, TX.
To find out more about the courses offered
through Cajun and ABC training centers,
employees should contact Tanya Hebert at
Chris NewtonWorkforce Development Coordinator
Cajun Industries, LLC
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1st Place - $300 Everett MageeCajun Constructors, LLCHouston Industrial
Employee stopped a lift due to a shackle that was being side loaded.
2nd Place - $200Luis PartioaCajun Constructors, LLCHouston Industrial
Employee identified scaffolds with nails protruding from 2x4 which could have caused a puncture.
3rd Place - $100 Casey KinkelearCajun Constructors, LLCBaton Rouge Industrial
Employee stopped a loaded dump truck with a hinge pin that could have backed out.
3rd Place - $100 Chad SimmonsCajun Deep Foundations, LLC
Employee stopped another employee from climbing on the track of a crane while in the process of bailing a pile.
HR Near Miss Program Winners:
Cajun’s Fall 2015 Craft Graduates
On January 28, 2016 Associated
Builders and Contractors’
Pelican Chapter held the Fall
2015 graduation ceremony at L’Auberge
Casino. Ten Cajun employees completed
programs in craft and specialty training
earning NCCER designations. A first for
Cajun as all craft students passed the
NCCER Written Assessment.
Wade Garrison - Print Reading
Cajun IDC, LLC
Kirk Henry - Estimating
Cajun Constructors, LLC - Industrial Divison
Jeffrey O’Neal - Print Reading
Cajun IDC, LLC
Steven Davis -Mobile Crane
Cajun Constructors, LLC - Industrial Divison
Matthew Ford - Mobile Crane
Cajun Constructors, LLC - Industrial Divison
Larry Freeman - Heavy Equipment
Cajun Constructors, LLC - Industrial Divison
Richard Hunt - Mobile Crane
Cajun IDC, LLC
Ivan Kelly - Heavy Equipment
Cajun Constructors, LLC - Industrial Divison
Mervin Walker - Mobile Crane
Cajun Constructors, LLC - Industrial Divison
Otis Joseph - Welding I (SMAW)
Cajun Constructors, LLC - Industrial Divison
ABC provides craft training at training
centers in New Orleans, Baton Rouge,
Lake Charles and Nederland, TX.
Training offered is carpentry, heavy
equipment, mobile crane, pipefitting and
welding. Classes are held two nights per
week, three hours per class. Enrollment
drive for Fall 2016 will be held in April/
May. If you would like more information
about craft training opportunities please
contact Chris Newton in Workforce
Development.
Chris NewtonWorkforce Development Coordinator
Cajun Industries, LLC
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On January 14, 2016, Cajun Equipment
Services President, Mike Bates,
spoke with 13 students from LA Job
Corps who are studying construction via the
Home Builders Institute. Mike explained the
different types of heavy equipment and the
hazards associated with them. He further
discussed career opportunities as a craft
professional with Cajun Industries.
Chris NewtonWorkforce Development Coordinator
Cajun Industries, LLC
Cajun is a Proud Partner With LA Job Corps
13 Crafts 215 Competitors 3 Days
Cajun Industries, LLC is proud of our 2016 ABC National Craft Competitor, Saul Lara. Saul is a structural
welder for Cajun IDC who represented Cajun and ABC Bayou New Orleans Chapter at the National Craft Competition in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida held March 3-6, 2016. Cajun Constructors, LLC also received two ABC National Excellence in Construction awards and a National Safety Excellence Award during ABC Workforce Week. “Qualifying for National and the opportunity to represent Cajun IDC and ABC Bayou New Orleans Chapter has been a highlight of my career. Thank you to all that have supported my training,” stated Lara. Let’s Geaux get ‘em again next year Cajun!
Chris NewtonWorkforce Development Coordinator
Cajun Industries, LLC
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Benefits CornerHealth Plan:Provider Network: Cajun’s health plan is part of the Preferred Care PPO network
of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana. It is also part of the
Blue Card network for other states. Participants can search for
providers by:
Louisiana providers:Find a Doctor/Hospital link on www.bcbsla.com
or (800) 810-2583
All other states:Find a Doctor or Hospital link on www.bcbs.com or
(800) 810-2583
It is important for members to utilize network providers in order to maximize your insurance benefits . Non-network
providers can balance-bill the member for costs not covered by
insurance which could result in very substantial out of pocket
expenses. Total charges are often time more expansive than the
allowable charges negotiated with network providers, along with
increases to the member deductible and coinsurance amounts.
Eligibility: The eligibility requirements for health, dental, vision, short-term
disability and voluntary life insurance plans is the first of the month following sixty (60) days of employment . Example: if
someone was hired on March 15th, their eligibility date would be
June 1st.
Employees have thirty (30) days from their eligibility date to
enroll. In the above example, the employee could submit an
enrollment as early as the hire date, but no later than June 30th.
We encourage employees to submit their enrollment or waiver as
early as possible to avoid missing the deadline. If the enrollment
deadline is missed, the employee must wait until Open Enrollment
at the end of the year, unless there is a qualifying event mid-year.
Benefit Enrollment Guides and forms are distributed to new
hires at the time of hire. They are also subsequently emailed to
employees several weeks before their eligibility date. Employees
should contact the Benefits Department before the enrollment deadline to request the information if they misplace or
inadvertently do not receive enrollment information. Enrollments
will not be accepted after the enrollment deadline has passed.
Employees are encouraged to submit all enrollments or benefits related forms to benefits@cajunusa .com . Scanned
copies and pictures of completed forms will be accepted as long
as the resolution and/or quality allows for a readable form when
printed. Please be sure to carefully fill out the enrollment form in
its entirety as well as list a valid mailing address to ensure you
will receive your insurance cards in a timely manner.
A waiver is required if a new employee chooses not to enroll in
Cajun’s health plan. The waiver is located in the bottom section
of the health insurance enrollment form.
If you have any questions or need additional information regarding Cajun’s benefits, please contact the Benefits Department at (225) 753-5857 or email [email protected].
Joey Fontenot | Human Resources Manager Cajun Industries, LLC
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Name:David Spaulding
Company:Cajun Constructors, LLC
Jobsites worked on:Shintech, CF Industries (Donaldsonville),
Exxon Lube (Port Allen), Bucking Horse
(Douglas, Wyoming)
What craft did you study?Industrial Carpentry
What position are you now in?Quality Control Technician
What are the benefits of craft training and NCCER certification?Not only is it a nationally recognized
credential that you can take with you
anywhere in the country, it is an in depth
training that helps you better understand
why you do the things you do.
What additional educational training have you received?1. On the front line 2. Smith driving
Describe your craft training:Craft training was tough, yet rewarding. In
class, I was able to answer questions about
industrial carpentry that I didn’t even realize
I had! I started with Cajun as a Carpenter
Helper, and the amount that I learned in my
first few months was unbelievable. It made
going to work every day exciting, and I could
see progress right before my eyes. Going
to craft training gave me a sense of pride.
I owe all of my successes that came after
my craft training graduation to my training
professionals.
What advice would you give to those interested in craft training and NCCER Certification?I would say to go in to craft training with
enthusiasm and a positive attitude. With
dedication and persistence, it will be a
breeze. My craft training has opened doors
for me and I’ve bettered myself and my trade
throughout the process.
Cajun Employee Spotlight:
5 YearsArinzo Bowers
Thomas Colangelo, Jr.Jacob Cowart
Travis CusimanoKarl DaggettNelson Diaz
Joseph HonoreApulello Jasso
Michael KenneyPhilipee Lemoine
Brian MontgomeryMichael ONiellJuan PantojaJoelle Patty
Nick Pedregon
10 YearsBrock CassardDavid Chapman
Patrick CoxFran Fox
Eric NorthernNick TrussellZane Zayor
15 YearsPernell Alexis Darin BenoitJoey GoschaJeff ONeal
20 YearsBruce Daigle
Stanley Livingston
25 YearsVicki McCoy
TenureMilestones
David Spaulding
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Management Corner
Cajun Industries, LLC has announced the start of a new subsidiary - Cajun Engineering
Solutions, LLC. Wayne Creel and Brad Milioto have joined the Cajun team with over 41 years of combined engineering experience. We are excited about their extensive experience, and moreso, their interpersonal skill set which meshes so well with Cajun’s leadership team. There are so many pivotal projects and added services which has redefined Cajun and allowed for growth over the past 40 years. These added services will be yet another which will drive this organization to new heights and added value to the clients we serve.
This new subsidiary will offer multi-discipline engineering services which will enhance the vertical integration of all our currently offered construction services. In addition, we will be poised to capitalize on Engineering, Procurement and Construction opportunities (EPC) which will better service our clients’ needs and define us as a one stop shop for all engineering and construction needs.
We have so many newsworthy items in this issue of the Cajun Connection for your viewing. The Public Works group won an outstanding national award for safety excellence, Kenny Wolf won ABC Member of the Year for his unselfish service to our industry, SASOL continues to redefine us as an organization, our Houston office continues its growth in civil and
mechanical operations, there are many examples of employees enhancing their skills through the various training venues we offer and our emphasis on training is evident throughout our organization.
I want to congratulate David Spaulding for being our employee spotlight. Your dedication to enhancing your skills will certainly provide you with opportunities within Cajun. Thank you for your extraordinary efforts. As well, I would be remiss if I didn’t thank those who are our award winners in our hazard recognition program. Congratulations to 1st place Everett Magee and second place Luis Partioa out of our Houston field operations, Casey Kinkelear of the Baton Rouge Industrial Division and Chad Simmons of Deep Foundations. Thank you for a job well done.
Our roots are construction and our new services are engineering. This is a combination that will certainly provide us all new opportunities for career growth and advancement. Until next quarter, God bless you and your family.
Milton Graugnard Executive Vice President
Cajun Industries, LLC
Deep Roots in Construction - Exciting New Chapter
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Management CornerLas Raíces Profundas en la Construcción - Nueva y Excitante Capítulo
Cajun Industries, LLC ha anunciado el inicio de una nueva filial - Cajún Engineering Solutions, LLC. Wayne
Creel y Brad Milioto han unido al equipo Cajún con más de 41 años combinado de experiencia en ingeniería. Estamos muy contentos con su amplia experiencia, y más aún, su conjunto de habilidades interpersonales que engrana tan bien con el equipo directivo de Cajún. Hay tantos proyectos fundamentales y servicios añadidos que ha redefinido Cajún, admitidos para su crecimiento durante los últimos 40 años. Estos servicios de valor añadido será otro que llevará a esta organización a nuevas alturas y un valor añadido a los clientes que servimos.
Esta nueva filial ofrecerá servicios de ingeniería multi-disciplina que mejorarán la integración vertical de todos nuestros servicios de construcción que se ofrecen actualmente. Además, estaremos preparados para sacar provecho de ingeniería, procura y construcción de oportunidades (EPC) que será mejor atender las necesidades de nuestros clientes y nos definen como una locación que sirve para todas las necesidades de ingeniería y construcción.
Tenemos tantos temas de interés periodístico en este capítulo de la conexión Cajún para su visualización. El grupo de Obras Públicas ganó un premio nacional por su excelencia la seguridad, el Sr. Kenny Lobo ganó Miembro del Año de ABC por su servicio generoso a nuestra industria, SASOL nos sigue redefinir como una organización, nuestra oficina en Houston
continúa su crecimiento en las operaciones civiles y mecánicas , hay muchos ejemplos de empleados que mejoran sus habilidades a través de los distintos lugares de entrenamiento que ofrecemos y nuestro énfasis en la formación es evidente en toda nuestra organización.
Quiero felicitar a David Spaulding por ser nuestro empleado destacado. Su dedicación a mejora sus habilidades sin duda le proporcionará oportunidades dentro Cajún. Gracias por sus esfuerzos extraordinarios. Además, sería negligente si no agradezco a los que son nuestros ganadores de los premios en nuestro programa de reconocimiento de riesgos. Felicitaciones al primer lugar Everett Magee y el segundo lugar Luis Partioa fuera de nuestras operaciones sobre el terreno de Houston, Casey Kinkelear de la división industrial de Baton Rouge y Chad Simmons de Deep Foundations. Gracias por un trabajo bien hecho.
Nuestras raíces son la construcción y los nuevos servicios son la ingeniería. Esta es una combinación que sin duda nos proporcionará todas las nuevas oportunidades para el crecimiento profesional y el avance. Hasta el próximo trimestre, que Dios Te bendiga y a su familia.
Milton Graugnard Vice Presidente Ejecutivo
Cajun Industries, LLC
Cajun Industries, LLC
PO Box 104
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0104
225.753.5857
Cajun Deep Foundations, LLC
PO Box 104
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0104
225.753.5857
Cajun Constructors, LLC
PO Box 104
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0104
225.753.5857
PO Box 890809
Houston, TX 77289-0809
281.479.5554
Cajun Equipment Services, LLC
PO Box 104
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0104
225.677.8134
Cajun Maritime, LLC
PO Box 806
Abbeville, LA 70511-0806
337.893.3686
Cajun IDC, LLC
PO Box 104
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0104
225.673.4455
P.O. Box 890809
Houston, TX 77289-0809
281.286.6200
Cajun Engineering Solutions, LLC
PO Box 104
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0104
225.757.5857
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IMTT SC – 013 Firewater
CAJUN CONSTRUCTORS, LLC - BATON ROUGE INDUSTRIAL
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CF Industries DEF Structure Demo & Piles
Rubicon Variants Expansion – UG Drainage