Jason Broha, Marie Crespo, Lindsey Guidry, Terry Kenney, Carissa Villarreal, Corinne Welborn, and Andrew White
WRITERS & CONTRIBUTORS
Elizabeth Beckham, Jonathan Brister, Matthew Burland, Frank Canella Jr., Avelardo Chavira Jr., Julie Conrad, Walter Fleming, Jasmin Gaona, Lori Garza, Philip Grabert, Sandra Hilbun, TW Jackson, Alan King Jr., Christopher Lossett, Glenn Massey, Gerry Meyers, Travis Reilly, Stephanie Ross, Doug Sinitiere, Carla Thompson, Nathon Williams, and Rody Willis
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Jason Broha
Scott Greci and Katie Chemin
Sixty-five years ago , Bert Turner walked into a sheriff’s auction in Baton Rouge and walked out with a small fleet of cranes, a handful of trucks, and the beginning of something truly special. This issue’s cover story traces Turner Industries through 65 years of American history, decade by decade, milestone by milestone. Every Turner employee is not only part of this story but part of American history. We’re proud to keep telling the stories of the men and women who built this company and are carrying it forward. Enjoy the rest of your summer, and stay safe out there!
JASON BROHA
TERRY KENNEY
MARIE CRESPO
SCOTT GRECI
ANDREW WHITE CORINNE WELBORN
KATIE CHEMIN
LINDSEY GUIDRY
Safety First
The Latest & Greatest Safety Updates From Around the Company
Northwest Indiana Business Roundtable Safety Achievement Award
Merrillville, In. — The Turner Industrial Maintenance (TIM) team recently received a 2025 Safety Achievement Award from the Northwest Indiana Business Roundtable at the Annual Safety Banquet in Merrillville, Indiana. The recognition reflects the team’s ongoing commitment to safety and TIM’s continued growth in the region.
OxyChem Geismar HESS Fair
Geismar, La. — Turner Industries employees participated in a sitewide health, environment, safety and security fair. Training sessions were held for
at the Venture Global LNG Plaquemines site were recently recognized . Employee of the Month JSA of the Month — Chad Ritter Stop Work of the Month Crew of the Month — Anthony Perkins, Johnny Wilson, Dominick Sherman, Anthony Perez, Michael Bernard, Tracy Nelson, and Roy Womack Crew of the Month
Turner Named Best in Class at Safety Excellence Awards
Houston, Texas named Best in Class in the General Contractor Extra Large category at the 39th Annual Safety Excellence Awards, hosted by the Industry Business Roundtable and Health and Safety Council. The awards recognize contractors with leading safety performance across the Texas Gulf Coast.
Turner Industries
Recognized for Safety
Innovation
Turner Industries recently received two rewards celebrating its commitment to advancing jobsite safety and innovation.
AFPM Innovation Award: Honored in Washington, D.C. as one of only four recipients nationwide, Turner won in the contractor category for its standout programs in industrial hygiene.
TCC Contractor Safety Innovation Award: Recognized in Galveston, Texas, Turner was selected from a highly competitive field for the team’s creativity and dedication to improving
Arkema Houston Forklift Safety Challenge
Houston, Texas — Turner Industries participated in the safety day celebration at the Arkema Houston site. Turner’s Julian Corleto took first place
Industries’ David Speights was named the winner at Dow LAO for this year’s summer slogan contest: “Look out for your crew— Heat safety starts with you!”
Phillips 66 Rougarou Safety Leadership Award
Westlake, La. — Turner Industries Site Manager Jimmy LeBouef has received the inaugural Contractor Co-Op Rougarou Safety Leadership Award at the Phillips 66 Lake Charles Manufacturing Complex. This is the highest safety honor a contractor can receive at the facility, recognizing exceptional leadership and commitment
LeBouef earned the award for championing the site’s Active Job Safety Analysis program and helping the facility secure the prestigious AFPM Elite Platinum Award through his leadership on safety panels and executive initiatives.
World Day for Safety
Port Arthur, Texas —The Turner Specialty Services rope access group participated in the TOTALEnergies 2026 World Day for Safety. The team performed live maneuvers and demonstrated rescue techniques for a large TOTALEnergies audience.
From left are Turner Industries Project Manager Ben Bourgeois, Turner Site Manager Jimmy LeBouef, Phillips 66 Plant Manager Scot Tyler, Phillips 66 HS&E Manager Dillon Drositis, and Phillips 66 Maintenance Manager Jennifer Farque.
JSA Recognition Program Launched at Chemours Site
DeLisle, Miss. — The Turner team at the Chemours site has launched a site-level Job Safety Analysis recognition program. Each week, a group of seven craft field employees meets to review JSAs and select standout submissions. The program is designed to reinforce safety awareness at the field level and recognize employees who demonstrate thorough hazard identification.
Turner Industries Teams Earn
Top Honors at Dow St. Charles
Hahnville, La. — The Turner Industries team at the Dow St. Charles site has received the 2025 Dow Diamond Award for safety excellence, best-in-class performance, and positive safety culture. This major milestone coincides with the site reaching four years and one million hours without a recordable injury.
Individual and group honors also included:
Top Performers: Sheldon Folse (PMC Foreman) was named Top Foreman, and Steve Badeaux (Crane Operator) was named Safety Champion.
Turner Specialty Services (TSS) Inspection & NDE Group: Received the Injury Free 2025, Best in Class, and Safe and Sustainable awards, alongside the Dow SCO Safety Excellence Award for an injury-free year.
TSS Individual Honors: Julian Jimenez (Inspection Work Coordinator) was named Top Foreman, and Dyrell Jackson (GMISS Inspection) was named Top Safety Champion.
Walk the Job
Turner Industries has implemented the “Walk the Job” safety initiative across its jobsites. Launched in partnership with the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM), this proactive safety program is centered on the mandatory principle: “No Walk, No Work.” To support this rollout, branded program items are now available to help promote awareness. If you need Walk the Job materials for your jobsite, please reach out
Turner Industries’ Alex Ourso, Tony Ditta, Philip Grabert, and Garin James accept the Dow Diamond award on behalf of the Turner team.
CELEBRATING SAFETY!
Here are a few Turner Industries jobsites that recently celebrated OSHA recordable-free safety milestones.
Westlake - Plaquemine, Louisiana - One Year
Formosa - Baton Rouge, Louisiana - Six Years
Hard Hat Sticker Safety Recognition Program
The hard hat sticker program rewards and recognizes employees across the country for enforcing safe work environments. We would like to take this opportunity to highlight achievements of employees who have gone above and beyond to protect themselves and their colleagues. Here are the top picks for this quarter.
TOP PICKS OF THE QUARTER TOP PICKS OF THE QUARTER
GOOD CATCH
Andy Landry and Cory Modica: Solstice – Geismar, LA
While inspecting equipment, Andy and Cory noticed a labeling error on a 12pack compressed gas bottle rack. The rack was mismarked as “Breathing Air” when it actually contained argon gas. They quickly took action to ensure the bottles were properly tagged and removed from the jobsite, preventing a highrisk situation and keeping the team out of harm’s way.
MVP
Mark Burch, Josh Regan, Robert Maddox, and Chris Williams: Westlake South – Westlake, LA
This crew shows exactly what a strong safety culture looks like in the field. Rather than reacting to incidents, they look ahead to spot potential hazards before work begins, assess the risks, and put effective controls in place to protect themselves and those around them.
STOP WORK
Randall Nelson: IVXP – Decatur, AL
After receiving a hot work permit to demolish a fire water line, Randall noticed a vital safety component was missing. The orange cut tap, which is required to be jointly applied at each cut location by the foreman/designee and operations, was not in place. He immediately stopped the job, ensuring that proper safety protocols were completely met before any work proceeded.
JSA+
Frank Tober and Ronaldo Ponce: OxyChem PVC - Pasadena, TX
Frank and Ronaldo showed a clear understanding of their assigned task from start to finish, ensuring that potential hazards were properly identified and controlled before any work began. Their detailed approach to the JSA process sets an excellent standard for the entire jobsite.
Turner Industries is proud to announce that 24 of its jobsites have been recognized by the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) for outstanding safety performance. The AFPM Contractor Safety Achievement Awards recognize companies that have demonstrated excellence in safety across their operations.
TURNER INDUSTRIES GROUP, LLC
Cheniere Energy
Sabine Pass LNG, LLC
CITGO Petroleum Corporation
Corpus Christi Refinery
Enterprise Products Operating, LLC
Mont Belvieu Complex
ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company
Baton Rouge Chemical Plant
Huntsville Proxxima Plant
Flint Hills Resources, LLC
Corpus Christi Complex
Formosa Plastics Corporation, USA
Louisiana Plant
Point Comfort Facility
Marathon Petroleum Corporation
El Paso Refinery
Salt Lake City Refinery
St. Paul Park Refinery
Phillips 66
Lake Charles Manufacturing Complex
Placid Refining Company
Placid Refining Company, LLC
W. R. Grace & Co.
Lake Charles Site
Westlake Corporation
Lake Charles (North)
Lake Charles (South)
Longview Plant (TX)
Westlake Epoxy Deer Park
Westlake Geismar Plant
Westlake Petrochemical Plant
TURNER SPECIALTY SERVICES, LLC
ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company
Baton Rouge Refinery
Hunt Refining Company
Tuscaloosa Refinery
Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Catlettsburg Refining, LLC
El Paso Refinery
Projects & Services
What It Takes to Get the Job Done Right
TURNER INDUSTRIES MARKS
SAFETY
MILESTONES AT HUNT REFINING SITES
Sandersville , MS
The Turner team at Hunt Sandersville recently celebrated a significant safety achievement with a crawfish and shrimp boil. The team marked a 15 year, 260,000-hour recordable-free streak — a milestone achieved through the efforts of Turner, Turner Specialty Services, and the crane and rigging group, over the years. Led by Site Superintendent Jody Waldrop and Project Superintendent Wade Russell, with support from Site Manager Joe Davis, the team consistently delivers safe, quality work. The client also joined the festivities, reinforcing a shared commitment to a world-class safety culture.
Tuscaloosa , AL
Turner Site Manager Joe Davis and the Hunt Tuscaloosa team celebrated 130,000 safe work hours. This achievement spans the combined efforts of Turner and Turner Specialty Services. To recognize the hard work and dedication required to maintain this safe, quality service, Turner hosted a crawfish boil for all employees and Hunt personnel, celebrating a strong, unified safety culture.
TSS Keeps the Mill Running
Turner Specialty Services (TSS) has been a constant presence at a major paper manufacturing facility in
Turner Industries Helps Eastman Kingsport With Major Turnaround
Some jobs are big. The Spring 2026 CSD Turnaround at Eastman Chemical’s Kingsport, Tennessee site was in a category of its own—one of the largest complex shutdowns in the history of a facility designated a National Historic Chemical Landmark.
Turner Industries was brought in to manage a compressed 42-day schedule, with a peak crew of 175 craft professionals and 55 staff running 24/7 across multiple work fronts. The job touched gasifiers, exchangers, columns, and high-pressure systems, totaling more than 126,000 workhours.
When field conditions shifted, Turner’s site leadership shifted with them — adjusting headcount to match actual readiness instead of just staffing to the baseline. By trimming waste and pulling in specialized overtime only when it made sense, the team saved more than 16,000 hours.
None of that matters, of course, if the work isn’t performed correctly and safely — on a site that requires strict arsenic controls, high-pressure tape barricades, and continuous 4-gas monitoring.
“The 2026 Eastman CSD Turnaround proved what we can do when we stay agile and transparent,” said Turner Project Manager Ryan Beeson. “We stayed agile, we stayed transparent, and we delivered. Whether it was adjusting to schedule drift or contributing to a leak-free startup, we proved that a job this size can not only meet expectations — it can beat them.”
PROJECT QUICK FACTS
DURATION : 42 Days
WORKHOURS : 126,000
PEAK WORKFORCE : 230
TOTAL BOLT-UPS : 1,931 TOTAL BUTT WELDS : 1,641 OTHER WELDS : 456
Ryan Beeson and Seth Shirley
Rope Access Team Completes High-Elevation Demolition at Borouge International
The Turner Industries rope access mechanical team recently completed a complex piping demolition at Borouge International in Geismar, Louisiana. Operating over 200 feet in the air, the crew successfully removed three vertical lines in just two days without using traditional access methods. The project presented unique logistical hurdles:
Difficult Access — The extreme height and a lack of nearby platforms required a well-planned, complex rigging strategy.
Critical Infrastructure — An analyzer house containing sensitive instrumentation sat directly beneath the drop zone, requiring flawless execution to protect the equipment.
Instead of erecting extensive, time-consuming scaffolding, the Turner team utilized advanced rope access techniques. This approach allowed for rapid mobilization, continuous safety oversight, and immediate access to critical work areas.
By eliminating scaffolding entirely, Turner delivered substantial cost savings and drastically reduced the project schedule. A job that would have required significantly more time and resources through conventional methods was safely finished in under 48 hours. This project highlights Turner’s commitment to using innovative rope access solutions to provide safer, faster, and more economical mechanical services.
Operating over 200 feet in the air, the Turner rope access crew successfully removed three vertical piping lines in just two days.
The Turner Industries rope access mechanical team safely completed a piping demolition project for Borouge International in Geismar, Louisiana.
Turner Industries has revamped and expanded its Pensacola presence, marking a new era of growth for the company’s Florida Panhandle operations.
The offices have been renovated, while the shop has been optimized to handle in-house fabrication projects. To support this growth, Turner has reinforced its trusted local leadership team with several key administrative and safety hires. New additions — KK Richardson (Billing Manager), Brandi Bass (Cost Control Supervisor), Samantha Simmons (Lead Timekeeper), and Dylan Derouen (Area HSE Manager) — join the leadership team of Josh Jordan, Kenny Smithey, and TW Jackson.
This investment signals the next era for the location. The Pensacola facility continues to play a strategic role in Turner’s expansion across the Southeast, capturing new market opportunities and bringing additional services to existing client relationships.
TSS Hosts Salt Lake City Open House
Turner Specialty Services recently hosted an open house at the Salt Lake City office, putting advanced rope access, drones, and robotics on full display. The event gave clients and partners an up-close look at how Turner delivers safer, more efficient field solutions. Bringing a true taste of Louisiana to the mountains,
SECTOR SPOTLIGHT
Building for the Next Generation of Nuclear
Turner Industries is expanding its footprint in the future of American energy, announcing plans to develop state-of-the-art nuclear fabrication facilities in New Iberia and Port Allen. These two Louisiana facilities are dedicated to producing high-precision modules and nuclear-grade piping for the next generation of reactors and advanced modular power plants across the country.
The expansion builds on Turner’s existing Nuclear Piping, Nuclear Supports and Nuclear Assembly certifications, adding capabilities designed to meet the rigorous standards of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The New Iberia facility, located on 95 acres at the Port of Iberia with deepwater access and a 420-foot dock, will focus on modular assembly — building nuclear plant components in a controlled environment and shipping them to project sites to reduce construction timelines and costs. The Port Allen facility, a Turner anchor since 1983, will continue its pipe fabrication work with capacity for up to 6,500 spools per month.
“ These Louisiana facilities represent a commitment in our workforce and our state, ” said Turner Industries CEO Stephen Toups. “By specializing in modular fabrication and ASME Section III certified piping, we are ensuring that much of the next wave of nuclear innovation is ‘ Built in Louisiana. ’”
Turner Industries’ New Iberia and Port Allen facilities are dedicated to the production of high-precision modules and nuclear-grade piping for the next generation of nuclear reactors and advanced modular power plants across the U.S.
Turner Industries Bahamas Services: NEW POWER FOR NEW PROVIDENCE
Turner Industries Bahamas Services, an independently operated entity, has been selected to construct an LNG regasification facility at Clifton Pier in Nassau on the island of New Providence. The project is a partnership with New Providence Gas (NPG), a joint venture between Shell and FOCOL Holdings Ltd., and marks a significant step in modernizing The Bahamas’ energy infrastructure — transitioning New Providence from traditional diesel generation to cleaner, more reliable LNG.
As general contractor, Turner Industries Bahamas Services will deliver a full scope of services including pipe and modular fabrication, civil, steel, equipment, electrical, instrumentation, scaffolding, insulation, painting, and fireproofing.
Work began in June 202 6 and is expected to be complete d in 2027, with a peak workforce of 200.
The LNG project is a partnership with New Providence Gas, a joint venture between Shell and FOCOL Holdings Ltd., marking a significant step in modernizing The Bahamas’ energy infrastructure.
A barge carrying essential equipment, supplies, and materials heads out from Turner’s New Iberia, Louisiana, facility to The Bahamas.
Built for 65 Years American Industry and Independence :
America has always built its way forward. From the creation of the nation’s capital city to the transcontinental railroad to the petrochemical corridor rising along the Mississippi, every era of this country has been defined by what it constructed, and by the people doing the work to make it real.
Turner Industries has been part of that 250-year story for 65 of them (more than a quarter of the entire span of American history). Bert Turner started this company out of a sheriff’s auction in 1961 with a small fleet of cranes, a handful of trucks, and an office off a dusty Baton Rouge highway. What he built from that beginning now spans more than 20,000 employees and touches nearly every industry driving the American economy. What they built together is as much an American story as it is a Turner one.
A Nation on the Move The 1960s —
America in 1961 was transformed after World War II. Highways were being poured, the petrochemical corridor along the Mississippi was taking shape, and the country was hurtling toward the moon. Into this moment of time stepped Bert Turner.
He purchased the equipment of the bankrupt Nichols Construction out of a sheriff’s auction — a small fleet of cranes, a handful of flatbed trucks, and a 1,200-square-foot office on Mason Avenue in Baton Rouge. From that office, just a stone’s throw from the local Esso refinery, Nichols went to work building the industrial infrastructure rising along the river. The relationships forged with Esso and Dow Chemical in those early years helped fuel America’s petrochemical expansion and anchored the company for generations to come.
In 1967, Nichols landed its largest contract yet: construction of the Enjay Plastics facility at what is now the ExxonMobil Chemical plant in Baton Rouge — the first proof that the company could execute at scale.
The 1970s — Testing Limits
The decade brought energy challenges and economic disruption. Turner responded by becoming more essential to clients, not less.
In 1970, the company formally entered the contract maintenance business, creating a steady revenue stream that would carry it through volatile years ahead. Turner expanded down to New Orleans, crossed into Texas, and navigated the open-shop labor battles shaping Louisiana industry at the time by launching Harmony Construction in 1975. The decade closed with a landmark contract at a chemical plant in Plaquemine, Louisiana, with a peak workforce of nearly 4,000 workers.
The 1980s — Building Bigger
Economic resurgence and industrial modernization swept the country, and Turner matched it stride for stride.
International Piping Systems was founded in 1983, introducing an induction pipe bending process from Europe that replaced traditional welded elbows with stronger, more efficient bends. The same year, Integrated Technical Services was formed to meet the growing industry demand for environmental remediation and hazardous waste services, and SCAFCO was incorporated in 1989 to provide scaffolding services to clients across every sector.
In 1984, Turner’s crane and rigging crew lifted NASA’s Space Shuttle Enterprise off a modified Boeing 747 in Mobile, Alabama, loaded it onto a barge, and transported it through the Intracoastal Waterway to the World’s Fair in New Orleans. With the eyes of the world watching, Turner delivered.
Growing Up The 1990s —
Post-Cold War confidence swept the country, and Turner stepped into the modern corporate era with it.
A new 105,000-square-foot headquarters opened on Essen Lane in Baton Rouge, consolidating operations that had long been scattered across trailers and satellite offices throughout the Gulf Coast. Turner Specialty Services took shape in this era as well, formalizing the company’s growing capabilities in environmental remediation, NDE and inspection, and industrial services for clients with increasingly complex needs. Innovation was recognized nationally: Turner’s proprietary project management system earned the 1994 U.S. Senate Productivity Award — an early signal that the company’s approach to data and efficiency was ahead of its time. The fabrication division expanded further, and Turner entered the pulp and paper market, broadening its client base well beyond the Gulf Coast.
The 2000s —
Coming Together
After four decades operating as a constellation of subsidiary companies — Nichols, Harmony, National Maintenance, International Piping Systems, and more — Turner consolidated in 2005 into one entity, one brand, one unified team. Then came Hurricane Katrina.
After the generational storm, Turner mobilized to rebuild the Murphy Oil refinery in Meraux, completing work projected to take a year in eight months, with nearly 1,800 workers housed in a makeshift camp on a high school football field. The Marathon Garyville expansion followed — 5.7 million hours worked, and 130 miles of piping installed, the largest industrial construction project in the United States at the time.
In 2008, founder Bert Turner passed away at 86. The company he built out of a sheriff’s auction, now surpassing a billion dollars in revenue and employing tens of thousands across the country and beyond, kept moving forward — guided by the values he had spent a lifetime instilling.
The 2010s and Beyond — Smarter, Stronger, Further
A blueprint for new industries emerges. Data centers rising alongside refineries. LNG facilities flipping the script and turning America into an energy exporter. Pharmaceutical campuses producing the medicines rewriting what’s possible. Advanced material manufacturing plants building the carbon fiber, semiconductors, and specialty alloys that the world depends on. The future wasn’t coming — it was already underway, and it was bringing the next wave of mega-projects with it.
The years that followed brought new capability as fast as new geography. Turner Specialty Services pushed deeper into the inspection, rope access, and advanced NDE work that modern facilities demand. Drone and robotics programs moved from jobsite experiments to standard practice. The company that once tracked jobs on paper was now running digital data systems across hundreds of simultaneous projects.
In 2025, Turner employees worked more than 45 million hours safely across 491 jobsites. That number reflects something larger than one company — it reflects an America that never stopped creating, even as what it creates continues to change.
Sixty-five years into America’s 250, and Turner is still building what comes next.
Carry Lafayette Safety
Lead — Shell Polymers Monaca
With more than 25 years of safety experience, Carry Lafayette has built a career on doing things the right way and helping others do the same. A Pennsylvania native, Carry moved eight different times over the years, living in five states and traveling to many others for work, before settling back in Western PA, where she has been happily rooted for the past 17 years. Today, as a safety lead, she is the one others turn to for training, guidance, and support.
A Quick Q & A with Carry
What are your main job responsibilities?
Why was Turner the right fit for you?
I handle safety training for new hires and coordinate ongoing and specialized training to make sure the team is qualified for the work they perform. I spend time in the field with our craft teams, work with them to identify and reduce hazards, respond to incidents, determine causes, and help prevent them from happening again.
I was drawn to Turner’s reputation for safety and the way they use technology — like tablets and digital tools — to improve how work gets done. The family-oriented culture and the strong sense of teamwork and pride were a big part of it, too.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
What is your motto or personal mantra?
What are your top 3 life highlights so far?
I spend most of my time with my family. With four kids, there’s always something going on — sports, learning to drive, touring colleges, and planning for the next steps. We love to travel together, country concerts, and anything Disney.
Listen more than you speak, and understand before reacting. Not every problem needs a reaction; some need perspective.
• Watching my husband and our four kids grow and achieve their goals — from graduating to earning scholarships and starting a business.
• Moving back to Pennsylvania to be closer to family.
• Returning to my career after taking time to focus on raising my kids.
KICKSTARTING CAREERS
KICKSTARTING CAREERS
Turner Industries has kicked off its 2026 summer internship program, welcoming 13 young professionals ready to build real-world skills in the heavy industrial sector.
Over the next 10 weeks, this squad is splitting up to make an impact across Turner’s divisions, corporate offices, and active jobsites. The internship class includes students from various fields of study, such as construction management, engineering, and estimating.
REAL-WORLD INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Turner ’s internship program provides an immersive, hands-on experience where interns are fully integrated into the action from day one.
By working across different areas of the company — from analyzing the critical data and numbers that drive projects forward, to experiencing heavy industry firsthand on the front lines, to strategic corporate planning — participants gain a high-level understanding of both the operational and business sides of the industry.
Brock Broussard
Heath “Cale” Temples
Isabella LeBon
Pictured left to right: James Tate , Heath “Cale” Temples, Laney Bonaventure, Kaleb Houston, Brock Broussard, Isabella LeBon, Phillip Kemp, and Brodie Wilbert.
The materials will support welding students and help build welding booth stands for the chapter’s new campus.
AWS Distinguished Service Award
Houston, Texas Brian Daigle, vice president of pipe fabrication in Pasadena, received a Distinguished Service Award from the American Welding Society (AWS). Turner’s fabrication and workforce development teams collaborated with the AWS Houston chapter to offer a program that showcased the fabrication industry to AWS members.
Signing Days
Turner Industries participated in multiple Signing Day ceremonies this spring, formally extending intent-to-hire offers to graduating students across Texas.
Galveston College Signing Day — Turner Industries’ Carla Thompson spoke at the ceremony as more than 100 Ball High School students formally committed to the college’s welding technology pathway.
Texas City ISD CTE Signing Day — Jessica Moreno presented at the Texas City ISD Industrial Center, participated in the district’s interview day, and served as a guest speaker at the signing day ceremony. Turner extended two intent-to-hire letters to CTE students.
ABC Draft Day — In the inaugural ABC Houston Draft Day, Carla Thompson presented intent-to-hire letters to six graduating high school seniors from Galena Park ISD and Pasadena ISD.
BUILDING TOMORROW ’S WORKFORCE
Turner’s Workforce Development team maintained an active outreach schedule through spring 2026, connecting with students across Louisiana and Texas.
ABC Bayou Journey to Industry
Turner employees engaged with students from local high schools through the “Choose Your Path” activity and a hands-on rope access demonstration.
Hahnville High School Senior Step Up
The team engaged approximately 200 members of the Class of 2027 at this senior-year kickoff event, introducing students to industrial career opportunities ahead of their final year.
Conference
Turner Industries recently attended the Texas State Leadership and Skills Conference (TXLSC). The TXLSC brings together thousands of the brightest future professionals to compete in industrymodeled challenges.
Southeast Louisiana’s 2026 Annual Meeting, allowing the team to connect with community leaders and gain insights into United Way’s future plans to strengthen the region.
During the meeting, Turner Industries was recognized as a 20252026 Top 20 Most Generous Workplace. This honor highlights our workforce's heart and dedication to supporting neighbors across the communities where we live and work.
Turner Industries Coordinator of Public Affairs Amanda Soto was recently honored with the Texas Chemistry Council Volunteer Award at the Texas Chemistry Alliance Industry Awards Banquet. This award recognizes her dedication and hard work for our industry partners and
Miracle Match for Life Golf Tournament
Beaumont, Texas — Turner Industries took part in the annual Miracle Match for Life Golf Tournament in Beaumont, Texas, hosted by TotalEnergies and BASF — a day on the course supporting a great cause alongside industry partners.
FIGHTING HUNGER & FEEDING OUR COMMUNITIES
TEAM Turner members participated in a company-wide effort to help restock local food banks. This decadelong initiative shows our employees’ commitment to fighting hunger in their communities. Thank you, TEAM Turner, for your generosity. This food drive supported local organizations such as the Baton Rouge Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank, Pasadena Community Ministries Food Pantry, Dream Center, the West Texas Food Bank, and many more.
From left are Kacey Mays, Jason Young, and Kash McMahon of Turner Industries, and Raphael Duflos of TotalEnergies.
News + Notes
challenges, and partnerships shaping the future of Harris County and the Greater Houston area.
Turner Crew Recognized for Early Project Completion
Kingsport, Tenn. The Turner Industries crew in Kingsport, Tennessee was recently celebrated with a lunch after finishing work on a major project five days ahead of schedule. Thank you to the following employees for their hard work and dedication in getting the job done right: Dempsey Harold, Tyson Alford, Clay Phillips, Chris Daughtery, Mason Curtis, Xander Payne, Ricky Clark, Ryan Hurd, Brandon Jarnigan, and Howard Skinner.
Emeritus Roland Toups was among the featured voices at the LSU Construction Industry Advisory Council Legacy Dinner, held at Tiger Stadium’s South Stadium Club. Nearly 350 industry leaders, alumni, and students gathered for an evening focused on the future of the construction industry. Toups joined a distinguished legacy panel that drew on decades of combined experience to inspire the next generation of builders.
From left are Erin Webb, vice president of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, and Doug Sinitiere, Colton Vandergrifft, and Ayden Allen of Turner Industries.
Chemours Corpus Christi Golf Tournament
IBR Best Practice Seminar
Turner Industries Regional Safety Manager Jasmin Gaona represented Turner Industries at the Industry Business Roundtable (IBR) Best Practice Seminar, presenting “My Life Is on the Line” to safety professionals and industry peers from across the Texas Gulf Coast.
The Best Practice Seminar is a cornerstone of IBR’s Safety Excellence Awards program, where contractors recognized for outstanding on-the-job safety performance share the practices behind their results.
From left are Bryan Schroder of LyondellBasell, Mark Reyes of Chemours, Johnny Adame and David Velasco of Turner Industries, and Brian Barron, Fernando Torres,
Beat the Heat
When temperatures rise on the job site, the risks rise with them. Heat stroke and heat exhaustion are serious — and preventable. Keep these basics in mind:
STAY AHEAD OF IT:
Drink water consistently throughout your shift. Skip the caffeine, alcohol, and energy drinks; they
• Rest in shaded areas or cooling tents; ease into working in extreme heat.
• Always include heat hazards in your JSA.
Know the early warning signs :
• Dry mouth
• Thirst
• Irritability
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Extreme fatigue
• Cramping
These symptoms are your body telling you to slow down. Step into a cool area and drink fluids right away.
Take severe symptoms seriously:
Loss of coordination ainting
Dehydration
Heavy sweating
• P ale skin or chills
• Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
• Persistent cramp ing
These severe symptoms require immediate medical attention. Do not wait it out.
Questions about working in the heat? Contact your site safety representative or the corporate safety department.
ABOUT TURNER
TSTEPHEN M. TOUPS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
urner Industries provides a single solution in heavy industrial construction, maintenance, turnaround, pipe and module fabrication, equipment, rigging and specialized transportation, and associated specialty services. Engineering News-Record Sourcebook ranks Turner as the nation’s top maintenance contractor in petroleum, and one of the top contractors in Texas and Louisiana. The company, headquartered in Baton Rouge, L ouisiana , employs 20,000+ and works across the United States, with offices and facilities located in: www.turner-industries.com
