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Printable version Issue 6 Apr 2015 Français Español Português

Creating unity in one day in Calgary The Oil & Gas leadership team in Calgary recently came together for a day-long workshop, which resulted in some very positives outcomes for the combined team. In this article, Richard Neale, Senior Regional Executive & Senior Vice-President, FEED & Engineering, Canada shares his experience, as well as the outcomes of the workshop. The challenge was apparent: after the acquisition, we lacked cohesion as one team in Canada. While everyone was fully committed to meet their individual targets, collectively, we were not fully aligned and we had no unified purpose. As members of our own team put it, we were “cautious,” “reactionary,” and “still operating as two companies”. However, I am pleased to say that this has all changed for the better, through a single day-long work session in Calgary. The session was facilitated by a pair of consultants from Sunergos, a firm that empowers people and organizations to fulfill their purpose and positively impact the world. On that day, 14 managers from both legacy companies overcame their differences and became one team. I’ll admit, I walked in that morning optimistic but lacking confidence that we could accomplish all we needed in one session. By the end of the day, however, I observed people really opening up and being honest about what they were thinking, feeling, and dealing with. The team’s openness and willingness to say certain things out loud, allowed us to take a good look at what we were really there for. As a team, we discovered we could be impactful in whatever approach we decide to take together, rather than letting our previous circumstances dictate our approach — our differing views, experiences, expertise, and current positioning in the Canadian Oil & Gas market. It was after this sharing that we established the full complement of our 2015 deliverables, including additional points that allowed us to reconcile our overall targets for the region, with those of the service lines. In that room, we declared that we were a team and each of us is proud to be a part of it. That exchange was a turning point for me, because now I see that everybody is truly invested in what they think the end of our first year together could look like. I think we moved really quickly to what it means for us in this situation to be accountable, as a team, for a common future. Everyone is full of ambition, optimism, tenacity, power, and all the words that go with a group of people who feel they can perform. All the white noise that used to define the team’s interactions has faded away. The complexity of what we have to do is significant, but now, it is clear we are in this together, supporting each other and committed to each other’s success. As the executive accountable for this group, I am inspired. I am looking at a team that is empowered to achieve targets beyond what we were originally committed to. To see this cohesion gives me a profound sense of confidence for our Oil & Gas future, and that of our Company. Before I close, I want to recognize the team that facilitated the session: Doug Hanover and Judy Walton from Sunergos. Their process, coupled with this day-long conversations, accomplished everything I had hoped for and produced excellent results. Regards Richard Neale Senior Regional Executive & Senior Vice-President, FEED & Engineering, Canada

русский

Mossel Bay supports local talent As part of the Oil & Gas business unit’s ongoing commitment to making a difference in the communities in which we operate, the Ikhwezi topsides modifications project team, based in South Africa, spearheaded an initiative aimed at promoting the local talent in Mossel Bay. Musical instruments were provided to The Boy’s Brigade of Great Brak River, a local non-profit marching band focused on keeping local youths off the streets. Kobus Botes, Sustaining Capital Operations Manager, fronted the scheme and together with the help of the Company and his colleagues, the donation was made possible. Due to contributions such as this, the students now have the opportunity to play instruments which include baritones, clarinets, banjos, guitars and saxophones. Having received the donation, Andre Mondo, Captain of The Boys Brigade, said: “We are honoured and privileged to have companies like yours support and value the children. Nothing could dampen the excitement and spirit of our boys and girls when we got the opportunity to use the instruments at Langeberg Mall recently. On behalf of The Boys Brigade, I would like to express our sincere gratitude.” The Boy’s Brigade currently has 71 members and continues instilling a disciplined attitude in members with the hope of providing a solid platform for the children and to help them build bright futures.

Kobus Botes with The Boy’s Brigade

Suzie drives charity campaign SNC-Lavalin recently received an achievement award from United Way of Greater Houston, a charitable organization that supports families and individuals through crises such as job loss, domestic violence and natural disasters. The achievement award was given to companies who had a 25% or more increase in employee giving over the previous year. Suzie Gissler, Administrative Support, has been the United Way campaign coordinator in the Baytown office for the last five years and this year’s award was featured in local newspaper, The Baytown Sun. Suzie said, ”I’m proud to be given the opportunity to represent our Company in the United Way campaign each year and am grateful to be able to serve our community through the United Way Agency.”

In 2015, United Way will be conducting classes on how to carry out successful campaigns and Suzie has been invited to speak. We are proud of the giving nature of employees and wish Suzie continued success with the work she does on behalf of United Way.

Suzie with the achievement award.

Employees feed the community On March 21, the Valerus employee club (VEC) brought employees together to volunteer at the Houston Food Bank, a non-profit organization that distributes food to hunger relief charities. The event was coordinated by VEC ambassador, Alexis Villavicencio, Inventory Specialist, and saw 25 volunteers participate, made up of employees and their families. The group went to the Food Bank’s warehouse, where they helped to sort and pack enough care packages to provide meals nearly 7,000 people.

Employees at work in the warehouse

Crystal Cox, Project Coordinator, Production Equipment, said: “This was my first time volunteering at the Houston Food Bank but it will definitely not be my last. The experience was both rewarding and fun.”

The VEC team

Employees take a healthy outlook on life Over the last few months, employees in South Africa and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have taken part in initiatives that focus on the importance of health. On March 29, employees in the Abu Dhabi office attended a medical camp as part of an employee wellness program to promote health awareness and a philosophy of prevention is better than cure. A talk on diabetes was given and afterwards, there were health checkups for all to assess blood cholesterol, blood glucose, blood pressure and body mass index.

Angenete Lao, Human Resourses Manager, Global Operations Shared Services, UAE, said: “Through this program, people will be able to know what factors they need to consider in their lifestyle, work habits and eating routine that may have an impact on their health.”

Employees at the medical camp in the Abu Dhabi Office

On March 2, the South African National Blood Service conducted a blood drive at the Midrand office. Employees have been involved in this scheme since March 2012 and to date, have made over 200 successful donations to aid in dealing with the ongoing blood shortage in South Africa. There are more blood drives organized for the remainder of the year on: May 4, July 13, September 14 and November 16.

Deborah Marr,Executive PA, making her donation

At the end of February, 53 employees in South Africa also participated in the fifth annual Discovery Wellness Day, an initiative set up by a local health insurance company, Discovery, that encourages employees to know their health status and identify any changes they may need to make to be healthier. The Discovery team set up three temporary clinics where they tested participant’s blood pressure, cholesterol levels, glucose and HIV status free of charge. The event was coordinated by Meyerine van Zyl, Regional SSH&E Assistant.

Discovery Wellness Day

It’s all about teamwork Employees from Perth and Henderson in Australia recently attended a teambuilding event at the Ibis Hotel in Perth’s central business district. Organised by Crystal Terbeeke, Engineering Support Assistant, the event gave employees time to meet and take a breather from their usual daily tasks in the office and onsite. The 80 attendees were split into ten teams that were required to work together to solve challenges and puzzles. Each time a challenge was solved, teams were given a clue for the next one. The final activity involved working out the combination on a padlock that would open a treasure chest.

The winning team consisted of Bradley Eatt, Henderson Engineering Manager, Christopher Hunter, Lead Telecommunications Engineer, Margaret Land, Workpack Coordinator, Andrew Cox, Project Engineer, Alan Manson, Senior Telecommunications Engineer, and Jason Heeley, Package Engineer, who walked away with a treasure chest full of chocolate and winners’ medals. Rob Twomey, Senior Human Resources Advisor, commented: “The day was a great success and was lots of fun. Given how busy it has been on the telecommunications project, it was important for everyone to reconnect with their workmates on some unique challenges.”

One of the teams working on a puzzle

Golf outings prove very successful Over the last few months, golf has been the sport of choice to bring work colleagues and clients together for some competitive fun in Qatar and Bahrain, as well as supporting some great causes in South Africa. On April 1, the annual Qatar golf day was held at the Doha Golf Club. Eighty players participated in the four ball scramble competition. Awards were then presented for the top three winning teams, the longest drive and nearest to the pin. The team that came first were our very own Colm Coyle, Project Engineer, and his teammates Tom Doyle, Hydroserv, Gerard Mulvey, Spacemaker and James Hamilton, CH2M Hill. The enjoyable day on the course was followed by dinner and music.

Thomas Cullen, Country Director, said: “Yet again, it was a fantastic day for our annual golf day. The course and weather made for perfect playing conditions and it was great to see over 80 golfers take part with representation from our clients, suppliers and friends. We hope to continue the tradition for many years to come.” In March, employees based in South Africa took part in two annual charity golf events, namely the annual Irish South African Association (ISAA) Golf Day and the Eureka School prestige fundraiser. As the main sponsor of the ISAA Golf Day on March 13, employees enjoyed a day out at Wanderers Golf Club in Johannesburg and networked with clients, colleagues and friends. After a fun-filled day in the sun, a function was held where prizes were awarded to the top golfers and a meal was enjoyed by all. On March 18, the business unit also sponsored several four-balls at the Eureka School prestige golf day at the Maccauvlei Golf Course in Vereeniging., South Africa The funds will contribute to maintaining the school, which provides for physically and mentally disabled students. In addition to the round of golf, players and guests were treated to dinner in the clubhouse.

The winning team in Qatar

Graham, Adrian, Niall and Cyril celebrating their win

In early February, Graham Tumilty, Cost Accountant, Field Operations, Adrian Duffy, General Manager, Kentz Engineering International Limited, Niall Patton, Senior Operations Manager, Field Operations, and Cyril Leahy, Project Manager, all of whom are based in Saudi Arabia, won the annual Bahrain Irish Society Golf Day at the Royal Golf Club Bahrain in a field of ten four-ball teams. This is the third time in the last four years they have taken top spot. Team captain Niall Patton, said: “We were delighted to win the event again this year; we had lots of fun and played some good golf.”

Curing asthma one hike at a time On March 22, a team of Perth-based employees took part in the 2015 Telethon Freeway Bike Hike for Asthma in aid of the Asthma Foundation of Western Australia, a non-profit organization whose vision is to prevent and cure asthma. The 18-strong team was the top corporate fundraiser, raising AU$25,206.80 of the AU$121,000 total, which was AU$15,000 more than any other team. The proceeds will go towards free community education sessions, clinics training for health professionals and vital respiratory research. Daniel Webster, Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor, Wayne Andrews, Document Control Clerk, and Jason Moffat, Cost Controller, were the highest fundraisers on the team.

Wayne cruising through a section of the ride

Wayne, an avid cyclist, said: “I enjoyed testing my abilities as a rider against a large field, as well as the camaraderie of a small group of strangers working together to maximize speed and minimize fatigue.” Andrew Curtis, Project Manager for Mining & Metallurgy, also took part in the event and said he was “most impressed by the wide age bracket of groups participating”.

Thulo and Deliwe Ramasimong On February 14, Thulo and Deliwe Ramasimong tied the knot. Thulo is based in Secunda and works as a Junior Engineer for the sustaining capital oxygen plant. We wish the newlyweds all the best as they start their new lives together.

Conor Toomey Congratulations to Tadhg Toomey, Global Senior Manager MIS Projects based in Clonmel, Ireland, and his wife Sarah on the arrival of their son, Conor, who was born on March 12. Conor, who has two very happy older sisters, was born at 4.30 p.m. weighing 9 lbs 1 oz. We wish you many happy memories in the years to come with your little one.

Darren Waverly Codling Greg Codling, Civil Designer, based in Sarnia, Canada, and his wife Tanya welcomed their son, Darren, to their family on April 9. At birth, Darren weighed 8 lbs 10.9 oz and was 21.5 inches long, and his older sister, Ara-Marie, was thrilled to meet him. Wishing you many happy memories during this joyous occasion.

Archith Anumon Pillai

Congratulation to Anumon Pillai, Health, Safety and Environment Officer for the Qatargas Wastewater Recycle and Reduction project in Qatar, and his wife Reshna on the arrival of their son, Archith, on April 6. Archith was born in Kollam, Kerala, India weighing 2.6 kg. Wishing you both all the best with your new arrival.

Catherine Elizabeth Topham Phillip Topham, Assistant Field Engineer/Material Control Supervisor based in South Africa, and his wife Liezel welcomed their daughter Catherine Elizabeth into the world on March 9. Catherine was born at the Cormed Private Hospital in Vanderbijlpark, weighing 3.83 kg and measuring 49 cm. We wish you the very best with your baby girl.

Colombia improves on impressive 2014 safety score

At the beginning of March, Colombia obtained a 95% score in a Safety, Security, Health & Environment (SSH&E) audit by the Colombian Safety Council.

This incredible score was an improvement on 2014’s result, which was already an impressive 90% and was a direct result of improving:

the efficiency shown in sticking to the SSH&E budget

the quality of the campaign highlighting the reduction in incidents

the implementation of programs for mitigating environmental risks and impacts

the work done by the employees who make up the Work Safety and Health Joint Committee (COPASST, by its Spanish acronym) and the emergency brigade. COPASST promotes the HSE culture and look at ways to improve the safety of the work environment, while the emergency brigade are trained in different emergency situations and are always on-hand should they be required.

the strengths of the Project Document Manager, a digital platform where the documents of the HSE management system are stored and are readily available.

Gissela Mejía, Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE) Leader, said: “I would like to thank all involved for the big effort they put in to achieving this great score and they should be proud of themselves, especially the HSSE, brigadiers, COPASST and Quality teams.

As a result of the audit, areas of improvement were identified and work will continue towards that perfect score!

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The information in this email (and any attachments) is confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use or disseminate the information. If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify me by "Reply" command and permanently delete the original and any copies or printouts thereof. Although this email and any attachments are believed to be free of any virus or other defect that might affect any computer system into which it is received and opened, it is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that it is virus free and no responsibility is accepted by Kentz Group, or its subsidiaries or affiliates either jointly or severally, for any loss or damage arising in any way from its use.

www.snclavalin.com

Printable version Issue 6 Apr 2015 Français Español Português

Creating unity in one day in Calgary The Oil & Gas leadership team in Calgary recently came together for a day-long workshop, which resulted in some very positives outcomes for the combined team. In this article, Richard Neale, Senior Regional Executive & Senior Vice-President, FEED & Engineering, Canada shares his experience, as well as the outcomes of the workshop. The challenge was apparent: after the acquisition, we lacked cohesion as one team in Canada. While everyone was fully committed to meet their individual targets, collectively, we were not fully aligned and we had no unified purpose. As members of our own team put it, we were “cautious,” “reactionary,” and “still operating as two companies”. However, I am pleased to say that this has all changed for the better, through a single day-long work session in Calgary. The session was facilitated by a pair of consultants from Sunergos, a firm that empowers people and organizations to fulfill their purpose and positively impact the world. On that day, 14 managers from both legacy companies overcame their differences and became one team. I’ll admit, I walked in that morning optimistic but lacking confidence that we could accomplish all we needed in one session. By the end of the day, however, I observed people really opening up and being honest about what they were thinking, feeling, and dealing with. The team’s openness and willingness to say certain things out loud, allowed us to take a good look at what we were really there for. As a team, we discovered we could be impactful in whatever approach we decide to take together, rather than letting our previous circumstances dictate our approach — our differing views, experiences, expertise, and current positioning in the Canadian Oil & Gas market. It was after this sharing that we established the full complement of our 2015 deliverables, including additional points that allowed us to reconcile our overall targets for the region, with those of the service lines. In that room, we declared that we were a team and each of us is proud to be a part of it. That exchange was a turning point for me, because now I see that everybody is truly invested in what they think the end of our first year together could look like. I think we moved really quickly to what it means for us in this situation to be accountable, as a team, for a common future. Everyone is full of ambition, optimism, tenacity, power, and all the words that go with a group of people who feel they can perform. All the white noise that used to define the team’s interactions has faded away. The complexity of what we have to do is significant, but now, it is clear we are in this together, supporting each other and committed to each other’s success. As the executive accountable for this group, I am inspired. I am looking at a team that is empowered to achieve targets beyond what we were originally committed to. To see this cohesion gives me a profound sense of confidence for our Oil & Gas future, and that of our Company. Before I close, I want to recognize the team that facilitated the session: Doug Hanover and Judy Walton from Sunergos. Their process, coupled with this day-long conversations, accomplished everything I had hoped for and produced excellent results. Regards Richard Neale Senior Regional Executive & Senior Vice-President, FEED & Engineering, Canada

русский

Mossel Bay supports local talent As part of the Oil & Gas business unit’s ongoing commitment to making a difference in the communities in which we operate, the Ikhwezi topsides modifications project team, based in South Africa, spearheaded an initiative aimed at promoting the local talent in Mossel Bay. Musical instruments were provided to The Boy’s Brigade of Great Brak River, a local non-profit marching band focused on keeping local youths off the streets. Kobus Botes, Sustaining Capital Operations Manager, fronted the scheme and together with the help of the Company and his colleagues, the donation was made possible. Due to contributions such as this, the students now have the opportunity to play instruments which include baritones, clarinets, banjos, guitars and saxophones. Having received the donation, Andre Mondo, Captain of The Boys Brigade, said: “We are honoured and privileged to have companies like yours support and value the children. Nothing could dampen the excitement and spirit of our boys and girls when we got the opportunity to use the instruments at Langeberg Mall recently. On behalf of The Boys Brigade, I would like to express our sincere gratitude.” The Boy’s Brigade currently has 71 members and continues instilling a disciplined attitude in members with the hope of providing a solid platform for the children and to help them build bright futures.

Kobus Botes with The Boy’s Brigade

Suzie drives charity campaign SNC-Lavalin recently received an achievement award from United Way of Greater Houston, a charitable organization that supports families and individuals through crises such as job loss, domestic violence and natural disasters. The achievement award was given to companies who had a 25% or more increase in employee giving over the previous year. Suzie Gissler, Administrative Support, has been the United Way campaign coordinator in the Baytown office for the last five years and this year’s award was featured in local newspaper, The Baytown Sun. Suzie said, ”I’m proud to be given the opportunity to represent our Company in the United Way campaign each year and am grateful to be able to serve our community through the United Way Agency.”

In 2015, United Way will be conducting classes on how to carry out successful campaigns and Suzie has been invited to speak. We are proud of the giving nature of employees and wish Suzie continued success with the work she does on behalf of United Way.

Suzie with the achievement award.

Employees feed the community On March 21, the Valerus employee club (VEC) brought employees together to volunteer at the Houston Food Bank, a non-profit organization that distributes food to hunger relief charities. The event was coordinated by VEC ambassador, Alexis Villavicencio, Inventory Specialist, and saw 25 volunteers participate, made up of employees and their families. The group went to the Food Bank’s warehouse, where they helped to sort and pack enough care packages to provide meals nearly 7,000 people.

Employees at work in the warehouse

Crystal Cox, Project Coordinator, Production Equipment, said: “This was my first time volunteering at the Houston Food Bank but it will definitely not be my last. The experience was both rewarding and fun.”

The VEC team

Employees take a healthy outlook on life Over the last few months, employees in South Africa and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have taken part in initiatives that focus on the importance of health. On March 29, employees in the Abu Dhabi office attended a medical camp as part of an employee wellness program to promote health awareness and a philosophy of prevention is better than cure. A talk on diabetes was given and afterwards, there were health checkups for all to assess blood cholesterol, blood glucose, blood pressure and body mass index.

Angenete Lao, Human Resourses Manager, Global Operations Shared Services, UAE, said: “Through this program, people will be able to know what factors they need to consider in their lifestyle, work habits and eating routine that may have an impact on their health.”

Employees at the medical camp in the Abu Dhabi Office

On March 2, the South African National Blood Service conducted a blood drive at the Midrand office. Employees have been involved in this scheme since March 2012 and to date, have made over 200 successful donations to aid in dealing with the ongoing blood shortage in South Africa. There are more blood drives organized for the remainder of the year on: May 4, July 13, September 14 and November 16.

Deborah Marr,Executive PA, making her donation

At the end of February, 53 employees in South Africa also participated in the fifth annual Discovery Wellness Day, an initiative set up by a local health insurance company, Discovery, that encourages employees to know their health status and identify any changes they may need to make to be healthier. The Discovery team set up three temporary clinics where they tested participant’s blood pressure, cholesterol levels, glucose and HIV status free of charge. The event was coordinated by Meyerine van Zyl, Regional SSH&E Assistant.

Discovery Wellness Day

It’s all about teamwork Employees from Perth and Henderson in Australia recently attended a teambuilding event at the Ibis Hotel in Perth’s central business district. Organised by Crystal Terbeeke, Engineering Support Assistant, the event gave employees time to meet and take a breather from their usual daily tasks in the office and onsite. The 80 attendees were split into ten teams that were required to work together to solve challenges and puzzles. Each time a challenge was solved, teams were given a clue for the next one. The final activity involved working out the combination on a padlock that would open a treasure chest.

The winning team consisted of Bradley Eatt, Henderson Engineering Manager, Christopher Hunter, Lead Telecommunications Engineer, Margaret Land, Workpack Coordinator, Andrew Cox, Project Engineer, Alan Manson, Senior Telecommunications Engineer, and Jason Heeley, Package Engineer, who walked away with a treasure chest full of chocolate and winners’ medals. Rob Twomey, Senior Human Resources Advisor, commented: “The day was a great success and was lots of fun. Given how busy it has been on the telecommunications project, it was important for everyone to reconnect with their workmates on some unique challenges.”

One of the teams working on a puzzle

Golf outings prove very successful Over the last few months, golf has been the sport of choice to bring work colleagues and clients together for some competitive fun in Qatar and Bahrain, as well as supporting some great causes in South Africa. On April 1, the annual Qatar golf day was held at the Doha Golf Club. Eighty players participated in the four ball scramble competition. Awards were then presented for the top three winning teams, the longest drive and nearest to the pin. The team that came first were our very own Colm Coyle, Project Engineer, and his teammates Tom Doyle, Hydroserv, Gerard Mulvey, Spacemaker and James Hamilton, CH2M Hill. The enjoyable day on the course was followed by dinner and music.

Thomas Cullen, Country Director, said: “Yet again, it was a fantastic day for our annual golf day. The course and weather made for perfect playing conditions and it was great to see over 80 golfers take part with representation from our clients, suppliers and friends. We hope to continue the tradition for many years to come.” In March, employees based in South Africa took part in two annual charity golf events, namely the annual Irish South African Association (ISAA) Golf Day and the Eureka School prestige fundraiser. As the main sponsor of the ISAA Golf Day on March 13, employees enjoyed a day out at Wanderers Golf Club in Johannesburg and networked with clients, colleagues and friends. After a fun-filled day in the sun, a function was held where prizes were awarded to the top golfers and a meal was enjoyed by all. On March 18, the business unit also sponsored several four-balls at the Eureka School prestige golf day at the Maccauvlei Golf Course in Vereeniging., South Africa The funds will contribute to maintaining the school, which provides for physically and mentally disabled students. In addition to the round of golf, players and guests were treated to dinner in the clubhouse.

The winning team in Qatar

Graham, Adrian, Niall and Cyril celebrating their win

In early February, Graham Tumilty, Cost Accountant, Field Operations, Adrian Duffy, General Manager, Kentz Engineering International Limited, Niall Patton, Senior Operations Manager, Field Operations, and Cyril Leahy, Project Manager, all of whom are based in Saudi Arabia, won the annual Bahrain Irish Society Golf Day at the Royal Golf Club Bahrain in a field of ten four-ball teams. This is the third time in the last four years they have taken top spot. Team captain Niall Patton, said: “We were delighted to win the event again this year; we had lots of fun and played some good golf.”

Curing asthma one hike at a time On March 22, a team of Perth-based employees took part in the 2015 Telethon Freeway Bike Hike for Asthma in aid of the Asthma Foundation of Western Australia, a non-profit organization whose vision is to prevent and cure asthma. The 18-strong team was the top corporate fundraiser, raising AU$25,206.80 of the AU$121,000 total, which was AU$15,000 more than any other team. The proceeds will go towards free community education sessions, clinics training for health professionals and vital respiratory research. Daniel Webster, Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor, Wayne Andrews, Document Control Clerk, and Jason Moffat, Cost Controller, were the highest fundraisers on the team.

Wayne cruising through a section of the ride

Wayne, an avid cyclist, said: “I enjoyed testing my abilities as a rider against a large field, as well as the camaraderie of a small group of strangers working together to maximize speed and minimize fatigue.” Andrew Curtis, Project Manager for Mining & Metallurgy, also took part in the event and said he was “most impressed by the wide age bracket of groups participating”.

Thulo and Deliwe Ramasimong On February 14, Thulo and Deliwe Ramasimong tied the knot. Thulo is based in Secunda and works as a Junior Engineer for the sustaining capital oxygen plant. We wish the newlyweds all the best as they start their new lives together.

Conor Toomey Congratulations to Tadhg Toomey, Global Senior Manager MIS Projects based in Clonmel, Ireland, and his wife Sarah on the arrival of their son, Conor, who was born on March 12. Conor, who has two very happy older sisters, was born at 4.30 p.m. weighing 9 lbs 1 oz. We wish you many happy memories in the years to come with your little one.

Darren Waverly Codling Greg Codling, Civil Designer, based in Sarnia, Canada, and his wife Tanya welcomed their son, Darren, to their family on April 9. At birth, Darren weighed 8 lbs 10.9 oz and was 21.5 inches long, and his older sister, Ara-Marie, was thrilled to meet him. Wishing you many happy memories during this joyous occasion.

Archith Anumon Pillai

Congratulation to Anumon Pillai, Health, Safety and Environment Officer for the Qatargas Wastewater Recycle and Reduction project in Qatar, and his wife Reshna on the arrival of their son, Archith, on April 6. Archith was born in Kollam, Kerala, India weighing 2.6 kg. Wishing you both all the best with your new arrival.

Catherine Elizabeth Topham Phillip Topham, Assistant Field Engineer/Material Control Supervisor based in South Africa, and his wife Liezel welcomed their daughter Catherine Elizabeth into the world on March 9. Catherine was born at the Cormed Private Hospital in Vanderbijlpark, weighing 3.83 kg and measuring 49 cm. We wish you the very best with your baby girl.

Colombia improves on impressive 2014 safety score

At the beginning of March, Colombia obtained a 95% score in a Safety, Security, Health & Environment (SSH&E) audit by the Colombian Safety Council.

This incredible score was an improvement on 2014’s result, which was already an impressive 90% and was a direct result of improving:

the efficiency shown in sticking to the SSH&E budget

the quality of the campaign highlighting the reduction in incidents

the implementation of programs for mitigating environmental risks and impacts

the work done by the employees who make up the Work Safety and Health Joint Committee (COPASST, by its Spanish acronym) and the emergency brigade. COPASST promotes the HSE culture and look at ways to improve the safety of the work environment, while the emergency brigade are trained in different emergency situations and are always on-hand should they be required.

the strengths of the Project Document Manager, a digital platform where the documents of the HSE management system are stored and are readily available.

Gissela Mejía, Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE) Leader, said: “I would like to thank all involved for the big effort they put in to achieving this great score and they should be proud of themselves, especially the HSSE, brigadiers, COPASST and Quality teams.

As a result of the audit, areas of improvement were identified and work will continue towards that perfect score!

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The information in this email (and any attachments) is confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use or disseminate the information. If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify me by "Reply" command and permanently delete the original and any copies or printouts thereof. Although this email and any attachments are believed to be free of any virus or other defect that might affect any computer system into which it is received and opened, it is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that it is virus free and no responsibility is accepted by Kentz Group, or its subsidiaries or affiliates either jointly or severally, for any loss or damage arising in any way from its use.

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Printable version Issue 6 Apr 2015 Français Español Português

Creating unity in one day in Calgary The Oil & Gas leadership team in Calgary recently came together for a day-long workshop, which resulted in some very positives outcomes for the combined team. In this article, Richard Neale, Senior Regional Executive & Senior Vice-President, FEED & Engineering, Canada shares his experience, as well as the outcomes of the workshop. The challenge was apparent: after the acquisition, we lacked cohesion as one team in Canada. While everyone was fully committed to meet their individual targets, collectively, we were not fully aligned and we had no unified purpose. As members of our own team put it, we were “cautious,” “reactionary,” and “still operating as two companies”. However, I am pleased to say that this has all changed for the better, through a single day-long work session in Calgary. The session was facilitated by a pair of consultants from Sunergos, a firm that empowers people and organizations to fulfill their purpose and positively impact the world. On that day, 14 managers from both legacy companies overcame their differences and became one team. I’ll admit, I walked in that morning optimistic but lacking confidence that we could accomplish all we needed in one session. By the end of the day, however, I observed people really opening up and being honest about what they were thinking, feeling, and dealing with. The team’s openness and willingness to say certain things out loud, allowed us to take a good look at what we were really there for. As a team, we discovered we could be impactful in whatever approach we decide to take together, rather than letting our previous circumstances dictate our approach — our differing views, experiences, expertise, and current positioning in the Canadian Oil & Gas market. It was after this sharing that we established the full complement of our 2015 deliverables, including additional points that allowed us to reconcile our overall targets for the region, with those of the service lines. In that room, we declared that we were a team and each of us is proud to be a part of it. That exchange was a turning point for me, because now I see that everybody is truly invested in what they think the end of our first year together could look like. I think we moved really quickly to what it means for us in this situation to be accountable, as a team, for a common future. Everyone is full of ambition, optimism, tenacity, power, and all the words that go with a group of people who feel they can perform. All the white noise that used to define the team’s interactions has faded away. The complexity of what we have to do is significant, but now, it is clear we are in this together, supporting each other and committed to each other’s success. As the executive accountable for this group, I am inspired. I am looking at a team that is empowered to achieve targets beyond what we were originally committed to. To see this cohesion gives me a profound sense of confidence for our Oil & Gas future, and that of our Company. Before I close, I want to recognize the team that facilitated the session: Doug Hanover and Judy Walton from Sunergos. Their process, coupled with this day-long conversations, accomplished everything I had hoped for and produced excellent results. Regards Richard Neale Senior Regional Executive & Senior Vice-President, FEED & Engineering, Canada

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Mossel Bay supports local talent As part of the Oil & Gas business unit’s ongoing commitment to making a difference in the communities in which we operate, the Ikhwezi topsides modifications project team, based in South Africa, spearheaded an initiative aimed at promoting the local talent in Mossel Bay. Musical instruments were provided to The Boy’s Brigade of Great Brak River, a local non-profit marching band focused on keeping local youths off the streets. Kobus Botes, Sustaining Capital Operations Manager, fronted the scheme and together with the help of the Company and his colleagues, the donation was made possible. Due to contributions such as this, the students now have the opportunity to play instruments which include baritones, clarinets, banjos, guitars and saxophones. Having received the donation, Andre Mondo, Captain of The Boys Brigade, said: “We are honoured and privileged to have companies like yours support and value the children. Nothing could dampen the excitement and spirit of our boys and girls when we got the opportunity to use the instruments at Langeberg Mall recently. On behalf of The Boys Brigade, I would like to express our sincere gratitude.” The Boy’s Brigade currently has 71 members and continues instilling a disciplined attitude in members with the hope of providing a solid platform for the children and to help them build bright futures.

Kobus Botes with The Boy’s Brigade

Suzie drives charity campaign SNC-Lavalin recently received an achievement award from United Way of Greater Houston, a charitable organization that supports families and individuals through crises such as job loss, domestic violence and natural disasters. The achievement award was given to companies who had a 25% or more increase in employee giving over the previous year. Suzie Gissler, Administrative Support, has been the United Way campaign coordinator in the Baytown office for the last five years and this year’s award was featured in local newspaper, The Baytown Sun. Suzie said, ”I’m proud to be given the opportunity to represent our Company in the United Way campaign each year and am grateful to be able to serve our community through the United Way Agency.”

In 2015, United Way will be conducting classes on how to carry out successful campaigns and Suzie has been invited to speak. We are proud of the giving nature of employees and wish Suzie continued success with the work she does on behalf of United Way.

Suzie with the achievement award.

Employees feed the community On March 21, the Valerus employee club (VEC) brought employees together to volunteer at the Houston Food Bank, a non-profit organization that distributes food to hunger relief charities. The event was coordinated by VEC ambassador, Alexis Villavicencio, Inventory Specialist, and saw 25 volunteers participate, made up of employees and their families. The group went to the Food Bank’s warehouse, where they helped to sort and pack enough care packages to provide meals nearly 7,000 people.

Employees at work in the warehouse

Crystal Cox, Project Coordinator, Production Equipment, said: “This was my first time volunteering at the Houston Food Bank but it will definitely not be my last. The experience was both rewarding and fun.”

The VEC team

Employees take a healthy outlook on life Over the last few months, employees in South Africa and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have taken part in initiatives that focus on the importance of health. On March 29, employees in the Abu Dhabi office attended a medical camp as part of an employee wellness program to promote health awareness and a philosophy of prevention is better than cure. A talk on diabetes was given and afterwards, there were health checkups for all to assess blood cholesterol, blood glucose, blood pressure and body mass index.

Angenete Lao, Human Resourses Manager, Global Operations Shared Services, UAE, said: “Through this program, people will be able to know what factors they need to consider in their lifestyle, work habits and eating routine that may have an impact on their health.”

Employees at the medical camp in the Abu Dhabi Office

On March 2, the South African National Blood Service conducted a blood drive at the Midrand office. Employees have been involved in this scheme since March 2012 and to date, have made over 200 successful donations to aid in dealing with the ongoing blood shortage in South Africa. There are more blood drives organized for the remainder of the year on: May 4, July 13, September 14 and November 16.

Deborah Marr,Executive PA, making her donation

At the end of February, 53 employees in South Africa also participated in the fifth annual Discovery Wellness Day, an initiative set up by a local health insurance company, Discovery, that encourages employees to know their health status and identify any changes they may need to make to be healthier. The Discovery team set up three temporary clinics where they tested participant’s blood pressure, cholesterol levels, glucose and HIV status free of charge. The event was coordinated by Meyerine van Zyl, Regional SSH&E Assistant.

Discovery Wellness Day

It’s all about teamwork Employees from Perth and Henderson in Australia recently attended a teambuilding event at the Ibis Hotel in Perth’s central business district. Organised by Crystal Terbeeke, Engineering Support Assistant, the event gave employees time to meet and take a breather from their usual daily tasks in the office and onsite. The 80 attendees were split into ten teams that were required to work together to solve challenges and puzzles. Each time a challenge was solved, teams were given a clue for the next one. The final activity involved working out the combination on a padlock that would open a treasure chest.

The winning team consisted of Bradley Eatt, Henderson Engineering Manager, Christopher Hunter, Lead Telecommunications Engineer, Margaret Land, Workpack Coordinator, Andrew Cox, Project Engineer, Alan Manson, Senior Telecommunications Engineer, and Jason Heeley, Package Engineer, who walked away with a treasure chest full of chocolate and winners’ medals. Rob Twomey, Senior Human Resources Advisor, commented: “The day was a great success and was lots of fun. Given how busy it has been on the telecommunications project, it was important for everyone to reconnect with their workmates on some unique challenges.”

One of the teams working on a puzzle

Golf outings prove very successful Over the last few months, golf has been the sport of choice to bring work colleagues and clients together for some competitive fun in Qatar and Bahrain, as well as supporting some great causes in South Africa. On April 1, the annual Qatar golf day was held at the Doha Golf Club. Eighty players participated in the four ball scramble competition. Awards were then presented for the top three winning teams, the longest drive and nearest to the pin. The team that came first were our very own Colm Coyle, Project Engineer, and his teammates Tom Doyle, Hydroserv, Gerard Mulvey, Spacemaker and James Hamilton, CH2M Hill. The enjoyable day on the course was followed by dinner and music.

Thomas Cullen, Country Director, said: “Yet again, it was a fantastic day for our annual golf day. The course and weather made for perfect playing conditions and it was great to see over 80 golfers take part with representation from our clients, suppliers and friends. We hope to continue the tradition for many years to come.” In March, employees based in South Africa took part in two annual charity golf events, namely the annual Irish South African Association (ISAA) Golf Day and the Eureka School prestige fundraiser. As the main sponsor of the ISAA Golf Day on March 13, employees enjoyed a day out at Wanderers Golf Club in Johannesburg and networked with clients, colleagues and friends. After a fun-filled day in the sun, a function was held where prizes were awarded to the top golfers and a meal was enjoyed by all. On March 18, the business unit also sponsored several four-balls at the Eureka School prestige golf day at the Maccauvlei Golf Course in Vereeniging., South Africa The funds will contribute to maintaining the school, which provides for physically and mentally disabled students. In addition to the round of golf, players and guests were treated to dinner in the clubhouse.

The winning team in Qatar

Graham, Adrian, Niall and Cyril celebrating their win

In early February, Graham Tumilty, Cost Accountant, Field Operations, Adrian Duffy, General Manager, Kentz Engineering International Limited, Niall Patton, Senior Operations Manager, Field Operations, and Cyril Leahy, Project Manager, all of whom are based in Saudi Arabia, won the annual Bahrain Irish Society Golf Day at the Royal Golf Club Bahrain in a field of ten four-ball teams. This is the third time in the last four years they have taken top spot. Team captain Niall Patton, said: “We were delighted to win the event again this year; we had lots of fun and played some good golf.”

Curing asthma one hike at a time On March 22, a team of Perth-based employees took part in the 2015 Telethon Freeway Bike Hike for Asthma in aid of the Asthma Foundation of Western Australia, a non-profit organization whose vision is to prevent and cure asthma. The 18-strong team was the top corporate fundraiser, raising AU$25,206.80 of the AU$121,000 total, which was AU$15,000 more than any other team. The proceeds will go towards free community education sessions, clinics training for health professionals and vital respiratory research. Daniel Webster, Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor, Wayne Andrews, Document Control Clerk, and Jason Moffat, Cost Controller, were the highest fundraisers on the team.

Wayne cruising through a section of the ride

Wayne, an avid cyclist, said: “I enjoyed testing my abilities as a rider against a large field, as well as the camaraderie of a small group of strangers working together to maximize speed and minimize fatigue.” Andrew Curtis, Project Manager for Mining & Metallurgy, also took part in the event and said he was “most impressed by the wide age bracket of groups participating”.

Thulo and Deliwe Ramasimong On February 14, Thulo and Deliwe Ramasimong tied the knot. Thulo is based in Secunda and works as a Junior Engineer for the sustaining capital oxygen plant. We wish the newlyweds all the best as they start their new lives together.

Conor Toomey Congratulations to Tadhg Toomey, Global Senior Manager MIS Projects based in Clonmel, Ireland, and his wife Sarah on the arrival of their son, Conor, who was born on March 12. Conor, who has two very happy older sisters, was born at 4.30 p.m. weighing 9 lbs 1 oz. We wish you many happy memories in the years to come with your little one.

Darren Waverly Codling Greg Codling, Civil Designer, based in Sarnia, Canada, and his wife Tanya welcomed their son, Darren, to their family on April 9. At birth, Darren weighed 8 lbs 10.9 oz and was 21.5 inches long, and his older sister, Ara-Marie, was thrilled to meet him. Wishing you many happy memories during this joyous occasion.

Archith Anumon Pillai

Congratulation to Anumon Pillai, Health, Safety and Environment Officer for the Qatargas Wastewater Recycle and Reduction project in Qatar, and his wife Reshna on the arrival of their son, Archith, on April 6. Archith was born in Kollam, Kerala, India weighing 2.6 kg. Wishing you both all the best with your new arrival.

Catherine Elizabeth Topham Phillip Topham, Assistant Field Engineer/Material Control Supervisor based in South Africa, and his wife Liezel welcomed their daughter Catherine Elizabeth into the world on March 9. Catherine was born at the Cormed Private Hospital in Vanderbijlpark, weighing 3.83 kg and measuring 49 cm. We wish you the very best with your baby girl.

Colombia improves on impressive 2014 safety score

At the beginning of March, Colombia obtained a 95% score in a Safety, Security, Health & Environment (SSH&E) audit by the Colombian Safety Council.

This incredible score was an improvement on 2014’s result, which was already an impressive 90% and was a direct result of improving:

the efficiency shown in sticking to the SSH&E budget

the quality of the campaign highlighting the reduction in incidents

the implementation of programs for mitigating environmental risks and impacts

the work done by the employees who make up the Work Safety and Health Joint Committee (COPASST, by its Spanish acronym) and the emergency brigade. COPASST promotes the HSE culture and look at ways to improve the safety of the work environment, while the emergency brigade are trained in different emergency situations and are always on-hand should they be required.

the strengths of the Project Document Manager, a digital platform where the documents of the HSE management system are stored and are readily available.

Gissela Mejía, Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE) Leader, said: “I would like to thank all involved for the big effort they put in to achieving this great score and they should be proud of themselves, especially the HSSE, brigadiers, COPASST and Quality teams.

As a result of the audit, areas of improvement were identified and work will continue towards that perfect score!

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The information in this email (and any attachments) is confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use or disseminate the information. If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify me by "Reply" command and permanently delete the original and any copies or printouts thereof. Although this email and any attachments are believed to be free of any virus or other defect that might affect any computer system into which it is received and opened, it is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that it is virus free and no responsibility is accepted by Kentz Group, or its subsidiaries or affiliates either jointly or severally, for any loss or damage arising in any way from its use.

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Printable version Issue 6 Apr 2015 Français Español Português

Creating unity in one day in Calgary The Oil & Gas leadership team in Calgary recently came together for a day-long workshop, which resulted in some very positives outcomes for the combined team. In this article, Richard Neale, Senior Regional Executive & Senior Vice-President, FEED & Engineering, Canada shares his experience, as well as the outcomes of the workshop. The challenge was apparent: after the acquisition, we lacked cohesion as one team in Canada. While everyone was fully committed to meet their individual targets, collectively, we were not fully aligned and we had no unified purpose. As members of our own team put it, we were “cautious,” “reactionary,” and “still operating as two companies”. However, I am pleased to say that this has all changed for the better, through a single day-long work session in Calgary. The session was facilitated by a pair of consultants from Sunergos, a firm that empowers people and organizations to fulfill their purpose and positively impact the world. On that day, 14 managers from both legacy companies overcame their differences and became one team. I’ll admit, I walked in that morning optimistic but lacking confidence that we could accomplish all we needed in one session. By the end of the day, however, I observed people really opening up and being honest about what they were thinking, feeling, and dealing with. The team’s openness and willingness to say certain things out loud, allowed us to take a good look at what we were really there for. As a team, we discovered we could be impactful in whatever approach we decide to take together, rather than letting our previous circumstances dictate our approach — our differing views, experiences, expertise, and current positioning in the Canadian Oil & Gas market. It was after this sharing that we established the full complement of our 2015 deliverables, including additional points that allowed us to reconcile our overall targets for the region, with those of the service lines. In that room, we declared that we were a team and each of us is proud to be a part of it. That exchange was a turning point for me, because now I see that everybody is truly invested in what they think the end of our first year together could look like. I think we moved really quickly to what it means for us in this situation to be accountable, as a team, for a common future. Everyone is full of ambition, optimism, tenacity, power, and all the words that go with a group of people who feel they can perform. All the white noise that used to define the team’s interactions has faded away. The complexity of what we have to do is significant, but now, it is clear we are in this together, supporting each other and committed to each other’s success. As the executive accountable for this group, I am inspired. I am looking at a team that is empowered to achieve targets beyond what we were originally committed to. To see this cohesion gives me a profound sense of confidence for our Oil & Gas future, and that of our Company. Before I close, I want to recognize the team that facilitated the session: Doug Hanover and Judy Walton from Sunergos. Their process, coupled with this day-long conversations, accomplished everything I had hoped for and produced excellent results. Regards Richard Neale Senior Regional Executive & Senior Vice-President, FEED & Engineering, Canada

русский

Mossel Bay supports local talent As part of the Oil & Gas business unit’s ongoing commitment to making a difference in the communities in which we operate, the Ikhwezi topsides modifications project team, based in South Africa, spearheaded an initiative aimed at promoting the local talent in Mossel Bay. Musical instruments were provided to The Boy’s Brigade of Great Brak River, a local non-profit marching band focused on keeping local youths off the streets. Kobus Botes, Sustaining Capital Operations Manager, fronted the scheme and together with the help of the Company and his colleagues, the donation was made possible. Due to contributions such as this, the students now have the opportunity to play instruments which include baritones, clarinets, banjos, guitars and saxophones. Having received the donation, Andre Mondo, Captain of The Boys Brigade, said: “We are honoured and privileged to have companies like yours support and value the children. Nothing could dampen the excitement and spirit of our boys and girls when we got the opportunity to use the instruments at Langeberg Mall recently. On behalf of The Boys Brigade, I would like to express our sincere gratitude.” The Boy’s Brigade currently has 71 members and continues instilling a disciplined attitude in members with the hope of providing a solid platform for the children and to help them build bright futures.

Kobus Botes with The Boy’s Brigade

Suzie drives charity campaign SNC-Lavalin recently received an achievement award from United Way of Greater Houston, a charitable organization that supports families and individuals through crises such as job loss, domestic violence and natural disasters. The achievement award was given to companies who had a 25% or more increase in employee giving over the previous year. Suzie Gissler, Administrative Support, has been the United Way campaign coordinator in the Baytown office for the last five years and this year’s award was featured in local newspaper, The Baytown Sun. Suzie said, ”I’m proud to be given the opportunity to represent our Company in the United Way campaign each year and am grateful to be able to serve our community through the United Way Agency.”

In 2015, United Way will be conducting classes on how to carry out successful campaigns and Suzie has been invited to speak. We are proud of the giving nature of employees and wish Suzie continued success with the work she does on behalf of United Way.

Suzie with the achievement award.

Employees feed the community On March 21, the Valerus employee club (VEC) brought employees together to volunteer at the Houston Food Bank, a non-profit organization that distributes food to hunger relief charities. The event was coordinated by VEC ambassador, Alexis Villavicencio, Inventory Specialist, and saw 25 volunteers participate, made up of employees and their families. The group went to the Food Bank’s warehouse, where they helped to sort and pack enough care packages to provide meals nearly 7,000 people.

Employees at work in the warehouse

Crystal Cox, Project Coordinator, Production Equipment, said: “This was my first time volunteering at the Houston Food Bank but it will definitely not be my last. The experience was both rewarding and fun.”

The VEC team

Employees take a healthy outlook on life Over the last few months, employees in South Africa and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have taken part in initiatives that focus on the importance of health. On March 29, employees in the Abu Dhabi office attended a medical camp as part of an employee wellness program to promote health awareness and a philosophy of prevention is better than cure. A talk on diabetes was given and afterwards, there were health checkups for all to assess blood cholesterol, blood glucose, blood pressure and body mass index.

Angenete Lao, Human Resourses Manager, Global Operations Shared Services, UAE, said: “Through this program, people will be able to know what factors they need to consider in their lifestyle, work habits and eating routine that may have an impact on their health.”

Employees at the medical camp in the Abu Dhabi Office

On March 2, the South African National Blood Service conducted a blood drive at the Midrand office. Employees have been involved in this scheme since March 2012 and to date, have made over 200 successful donations to aid in dealing with the ongoing blood shortage in South Africa. There are more blood drives organized for the remainder of the year on: May 4, July 13, September 14 and November 16.

Deborah Marr,Executive PA, making her donation

At the end of February, 53 employees in South Africa also participated in the fifth annual Discovery Wellness Day, an initiative set up by a local health insurance company, Discovery, that encourages employees to know their health status and identify any changes they may need to make to be healthier. The Discovery team set up three temporary clinics where they tested participant’s blood pressure, cholesterol levels, glucose and HIV status free of charge. The event was coordinated by Meyerine van Zyl, Regional SSH&E Assistant.

Discovery Wellness Day

It’s all about teamwork Employees from Perth and Henderson in Australia recently attended a teambuilding event at the Ibis Hotel in Perth’s central business district. Organised by Crystal Terbeeke, Engineering Support Assistant, the event gave employees time to meet and take a breather from their usual daily tasks in the office and onsite. The 80 attendees were split into ten teams that were required to work together to solve challenges and puzzles. Each time a challenge was solved, teams were given a clue for the next one. The final activity involved working out the combination on a padlock that would open a treasure chest.

The winning team consisted of Bradley Eatt, Henderson Engineering Manager, Christopher Hunter, Lead Telecommunications Engineer, Margaret Land, Workpack Coordinator, Andrew Cox, Project Engineer, Alan Manson, Senior Telecommunications Engineer, and Jason Heeley, Package Engineer, who walked away with a treasure chest full of chocolate and winners’ medals. Rob Twomey, Senior Human Resources Advisor, commented: “The day was a great success and was lots of fun. Given how busy it has been on the telecommunications project, it was important for everyone to reconnect with their workmates on some unique challenges.”

One of the teams working on a puzzle

Golf outings prove very successful Over the last few months, golf has been the sport of choice to bring work colleagues and clients together for some competitive fun in Qatar and Bahrain, as well as supporting some great causes in South Africa. On April 1, the annual Qatar golf day was held at the Doha Golf Club. Eighty players participated in the four ball scramble competition. Awards were then presented for the top three winning teams, the longest drive and nearest to the pin. The team that came first were our very own Colm Coyle, Project Engineer, and his teammates Tom Doyle, Hydroserv, Gerard Mulvey, Spacemaker and James Hamilton, CH2M Hill. The enjoyable day on the course was followed by dinner and music.

Thomas Cullen, Country Director, said: “Yet again, it was a fantastic day for our annual golf day. The course and weather made for perfect playing conditions and it was great to see over 80 golfers take part with representation from our clients, suppliers and friends. We hope to continue the tradition for many years to come.” In March, employees based in South Africa took part in two annual charity golf events, namely the annual Irish South African Association (ISAA) Golf Day and the Eureka School prestige fundraiser. As the main sponsor of the ISAA Golf Day on March 13, employees enjoyed a day out at Wanderers Golf Club in Johannesburg and networked with clients, colleagues and friends. After a fun-filled day in the sun, a function was held where prizes were awarded to the top golfers and a meal was enjoyed by all. On March 18, the business unit also sponsored several four-balls at the Eureka School prestige golf day at the Maccauvlei Golf Course in Vereeniging., South Africa The funds will contribute to maintaining the school, which provides for physically and mentally disabled students. In addition to the round of golf, players and guests were treated to dinner in the clubhouse.

The winning team in Qatar

Graham, Adrian, Niall and Cyril celebrating their win

In early February, Graham Tumilty, Cost Accountant, Field Operations, Adrian Duffy, General Manager, Kentz Engineering International Limited, Niall Patton, Senior Operations Manager, Field Operations, and Cyril Leahy, Project Manager, all of whom are based in Saudi Arabia, won the annual Bahrain Irish Society Golf Day at the Royal Golf Club Bahrain in a field of ten four-ball teams. This is the third time in the last four years they have taken top spot. Team captain Niall Patton, said: “We were delighted to win the event again this year; we had lots of fun and played some good golf.”

Curing asthma one hike at a time On March 22, a team of Perth-based employees took part in the 2015 Telethon Freeway Bike Hike for Asthma in aid of the Asthma Foundation of Western Australia, a non-profit organization whose vision is to prevent and cure asthma. The 18-strong team was the top corporate fundraiser, raising AU$25,206.80 of the AU$121,000 total, which was AU$15,000 more than any other team. The proceeds will go towards free community education sessions, clinics training for health professionals and vital respiratory research. Daniel Webster, Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor, Wayne Andrews, Document Control Clerk, and Jason Moffat, Cost Controller, were the highest fundraisers on the team.

Wayne cruising through a section of the ride

Wayne, an avid cyclist, said: “I enjoyed testing my abilities as a rider against a large field, as well as the camaraderie of a small group of strangers working together to maximize speed and minimize fatigue.” Andrew Curtis, Project Manager for Mining & Metallurgy, also took part in the event and said he was “most impressed by the wide age bracket of groups participating”.

Thulo and Deliwe Ramasimong On February 14, Thulo and Deliwe Ramasimong tied the knot. Thulo is based in Secunda and works as a Junior Engineer for the sustaining capital oxygen plant. We wish the newlyweds all the best as they start their new lives together.

Conor Toomey Congratulations to Tadhg Toomey, Global Senior Manager MIS Projects based in Clonmel, Ireland, and his wife Sarah on the arrival of their son, Conor, who was born on March 12. Conor, who has two very happy older sisters, was born at 4.30 p.m. weighing 9 lbs 1 oz. We wish you many happy memories in the years to come with your little one.

Darren Waverly Codling Greg Codling, Civil Designer, based in Sarnia, Canada, and his wife Tanya welcomed their son, Darren, to their family on April 9. At birth, Darren weighed 8 lbs 10.9 oz and was 21.5 inches long, and his older sister, Ara-Marie, was thrilled to meet him. Wishing you many happy memories during this joyous occasion.

Archith Anumon Pillai

Congratulation to Anumon Pillai, Health, Safety and Environment Officer for the Qatargas Wastewater Recycle and Reduction project in Qatar, and his wife Reshna on the arrival of their son, Archith, on April 6. Archith was born in Kollam, Kerala, India weighing 2.6 kg. Wishing you both all the best with your new arrival.

Catherine Elizabeth Topham Phillip Topham, Assistant Field Engineer/Material Control Supervisor based in South Africa, and his wife Liezel welcomed their daughter Catherine Elizabeth into the world on March 9. Catherine was born at the Cormed Private Hospital in Vanderbijlpark, weighing 3.83 kg and measuring 49 cm. We wish you the very best with your baby girl.

Colombia improves on impressive 2014 safety score

At the beginning of March, Colombia obtained a 95% score in a Safety, Security, Health & Environment (SSH&E) audit by the Colombian Safety Council.

This incredible score was an improvement on 2014’s result, which was already an impressive 90% and was a direct result of improving:

the efficiency shown in sticking to the SSH&E budget

the quality of the campaign highlighting the reduction in incidents

the implementation of programs for mitigating environmental risks and impacts

the work done by the employees who make up the Work Safety and Health Joint Committee (COPASST, by its Spanish acronym) and the emergency brigade. COPASST promotes the HSE culture and look at ways to improve the safety of the work environment, while the emergency brigade are trained in different emergency situations and are always on-hand should they be required.

the strengths of the Project Document Manager, a digital platform where the documents of the HSE management system are stored and are readily available.

Gissela Mejía, Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE) Leader, said: “I would like to thank all involved for the big effort they put in to achieving this great score and they should be proud of themselves, especially the HSSE, brigadiers, COPASST and Quality teams.

As a result of the audit, areas of improvement were identified and work will continue towards that perfect score!

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The information in this email (and any attachments) is confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use or disseminate the information. If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify me by "Reply" command and permanently delete the original and any copies or printouts thereof. Although this email and any attachments are believed to be free of any virus or other defect that might affect any computer system into which it is received and opened, it is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that it is virus free and no responsibility is accepted by Kentz Group, or its subsidiaries or affiliates either jointly or severally, for any loss or damage arising in any way from its use.

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Creating unity in one day in Calgary The Oil & Gas leadership team in Calgary recently came together for a day-long workshop, which resulted in some very positives outcomes for the combined team. In this article, Richard Neale, Senior Regional Executive & Senior Vice-President, FEED & Engineering, Canada shares his experience, as well as the outcomes of the workshop. The challenge was apparent: after the acquisition, we lacked cohesion as one team in Canada. While everyone was fully committed to meet their individual targets, collectively, we were not fully aligned and we had no unified purpose. As members of our own team put it, we were “cautious,” “reactionary,” and “still operating as two companies”. However, I am pleased to say that this has all changed for the better, through a single day-long work session in Calgary. The session was facilitated by a pair of consultants from Sunergos, a firm that empowers people and organizations to fulfill their purpose and positively impact the world. On that day, 14 managers from both legacy companies overcame their differences and became one team. I’ll admit, I walked in that morning optimistic but lacking confidence that we could accomplish all we needed in one session. By the end of the day, however, I observed people really opening up and being honest about what they were thinking, feeling, and dealing with. The team’s openness and willingness to say certain things out loud, allowed us to take a good look at what we were really there for. As a team, we discovered we could be impactful in whatever approach we decide to take together, rather than letting our previous circumstances dictate our approach — our differing views, experiences, expertise, and current positioning in the Canadian Oil & Gas market. It was after this sharing that we established the full complement of our 2015 deliverables, including additional points that allowed us to reconcile our overall targets for the region, with those of the service lines. In that room, we declared that we were a team and each of us is proud to be a part of it. That exchange was a turning point for me, because now I see that everybody is truly invested in what they think the end of our first year together could look like. I think we moved really quickly to what it means for us in this situation to be accountable, as a team, for a common future. Everyone is full of ambition, optimism, tenacity, power, and all the words that go with a group of people who feel they can perform. All the white noise that used to define the team’s interactions has faded away. The complexity of what we have to do is significant, but now, it is clear we are in this together, supporting each other and committed to each other’s success. As the executive accountable for this group, I am inspired. I am looking at a team that is empowered to achieve targets beyond what we were originally committed to. To see this cohesion gives me a profound sense of confidence for our Oil & Gas future, and that of our Company. Before I close, I want to recognize the team that facilitated the session: Doug Hanover and Judy Walton from Sunergos. Their process, coupled with this day-long conversations, accomplished everything I had hoped for and produced excellent results. Regards Richard Neale Senior Regional Executive & Senior Vice-President, FEED & Engineering, Canada

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Mossel Bay supports local talent As part of the Oil & Gas business unit’s ongoing commitment to making a difference in the communities in which we operate, the Ikhwezi topsides modifications project team, based in South Africa, spearheaded an initiative aimed at promoting the local talent in Mossel Bay. Musical instruments were provided to The Boy’s Brigade of Great Brak River, a local non-profit marching band focused on keeping local youths off the streets. Kobus Botes, Sustaining Capital Operations Manager, fronted the scheme and together with the help of the Company and his colleagues, the donation was made possible. Due to contributions such as this, the students now have the opportunity to play instruments which include baritones, clarinets, banjos, guitars and saxophones. Having received the donation, Andre Mondo, Captain of The Boys Brigade, said: “We are honoured and privileged to have companies like yours support and value the children. Nothing could dampen the excitement and spirit of our boys and girls when we got the opportunity to use the instruments at Langeberg Mall recently. On behalf of The Boys Brigade, I would like to express our sincere gratitude.” The Boy’s Brigade currently has 71 members and continues instilling a disciplined attitude in members with the hope of providing a solid platform for the children and to help them build bright futures.

Kobus Botes with The Boy’s Brigade

Suzie drives charity campaign SNC-Lavalin recently received an achievement award from United Way of Greater Houston, a charitable organization that supports families and individuals through crises such as job loss, domestic violence and natural disasters. The achievement award was given to companies who had a 25% or more increase in employee giving over the previous year. Suzie Gissler, Administrative Support, has been the United Way campaign coordinator in the Baytown office for the last five years and this year’s award was featured in local newspaper, The Baytown Sun. Suzie said, ”I’m proud to be given the opportunity to represent our Company in the United Way campaign each year and am grateful to be able to serve our community through the United Way Agency.”

In 2015, United Way will be conducting classes on how to carry out successful campaigns and Suzie has been invited to speak. We are proud of the giving nature of employees and wish Suzie continued success with the work she does on behalf of United Way.

Suzie with the achievement award.

Employees feed the community On March 21, the Valerus employee club (VEC) brought employees together to volunteer at the Houston Food Bank, a non-profit organization that distributes food to hunger relief charities. The event was coordinated by VEC ambassador, Alexis Villavicencio, Inventory Specialist, and saw 25 volunteers participate, made up of employees and their families. The group went to the Food Bank’s warehouse, where they helped to sort and pack enough care packages to provide meals nearly 7,000 people.

Employees at work in the warehouse

Crystal Cox, Project Coordinator, Production Equipment, said: “This was my first time volunteering at the Houston Food Bank but it will definitely not be my last. The experience was both rewarding and fun.”

The VEC team

Employees take a healthy outlook on life Over the last few months, employees in South Africa and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have taken part in initiatives that focus on the importance of health. On March 29, employees in the Abu Dhabi office attended a medical camp as part of an employee wellness program to promote health awareness and a philosophy of prevention is better than cure. A talk on diabetes was given and afterwards, there were health checkups for all to assess blood cholesterol, blood glucose, blood pressure and body mass index.

Angenete Lao, Human Resourses Manager, Global Operations Shared Services, UAE, said: “Through this program, people will be able to know what factors they need to consider in their lifestyle, work habits and eating routine that may have an impact on their health.”

Employees at the medical camp in the Abu Dhabi Office

On March 2, the South African National Blood Service conducted a blood drive at the Midrand office. Employees have been involved in this scheme since March 2012 and to date, have made over 200 successful donations to aid in dealing with the ongoing blood shortage in South Africa. There are more blood drives organized for the remainder of the year on: May 4, July 13, September 14 and November 16.

Deborah Marr,Executive PA, making her donation

At the end of February, 53 employees in South Africa also participated in the fifth annual Discovery Wellness Day, an initiative set up by a local health insurance company, Discovery, that encourages employees to know their health status and identify any changes they may need to make to be healthier. The Discovery team set up three temporary clinics where they tested participant’s blood pressure, cholesterol levels, glucose and HIV status free of charge. The event was coordinated by Meyerine van Zyl, Regional SSH&E Assistant.

Discovery Wellness Day

It’s all about teamwork Employees from Perth and Henderson in Australia recently attended a teambuilding event at the Ibis Hotel in Perth’s central business district. Organised by Crystal Terbeeke, Engineering Support Assistant, the event gave employees time to meet and take a breather from their usual daily tasks in the office and onsite. The 80 attendees were split into ten teams that were required to work together to solve challenges and puzzles. Each time a challenge was solved, teams were given a clue for the next one. The final activity involved working out the combination on a padlock that would open a treasure chest.

The winning team consisted of Bradley Eatt, Henderson Engineering Manager, Christopher Hunter, Lead Telecommunications Engineer, Margaret Land, Workpack Coordinator, Andrew Cox, Project Engineer, Alan Manson, Senior Telecommunications Engineer, and Jason Heeley, Package Engineer, who walked away with a treasure chest full of chocolate and winners’ medals. Rob Twomey, Senior Human Resources Advisor, commented: “The day was a great success and was lots of fun. Given how busy it has been on the telecommunications project, it was important for everyone to reconnect with their workmates on some unique challenges.”

One of the teams working on a puzzle

Golf outings prove very successful Over the last few months, golf has been the sport of choice to bring work colleagues and clients together for some competitive fun in Qatar and Bahrain, as well as supporting some great causes in South Africa. On April 1, the annual Qatar golf day was held at the Doha Golf Club. Eighty players participated in the four ball scramble competition. Awards were then presented for the top three winning teams, the longest drive and nearest to the pin. The team that came first were our very own Colm Coyle, Project Engineer, and his teammates Tom Doyle, Hydroserv, Gerard Mulvey, Spacemaker and James Hamilton, CH2M Hill. The enjoyable day on the course was followed by dinner and music.

Thomas Cullen, Country Director, said: “Yet again, it was a fantastic day for our annual golf day. The course and weather made for perfect playing conditions and it was great to see over 80 golfers take part with representation from our clients, suppliers and friends. We hope to continue the tradition for many years to come.” In March, employees based in South Africa took part in two annual charity golf events, namely the annual Irish South African Association (ISAA) Golf Day and the Eureka School prestige fundraiser. As the main sponsor of the ISAA Golf Day on March 13, employees enjoyed a day out at Wanderers Golf Club in Johannesburg and networked with clients, colleagues and friends. After a fun-filled day in the sun, a function was held where prizes were awarded to the top golfers and a meal was enjoyed by all. On March 18, the business unit also sponsored several four-balls at the Eureka School prestige golf day at the Maccauvlei Golf Course in Vereeniging., South Africa The funds will contribute to maintaining the school, which provides for physically and mentally disabled students. In addition to the round of golf, players and guests were treated to dinner in the clubhouse.

The winning team in Qatar

Graham, Adrian, Niall and Cyril celebrating their win

In early February, Graham Tumilty, Cost Accountant, Field Operations, Adrian Duffy, General Manager, Kentz Engineering International Limited, Niall Patton, Senior Operations Manager, Field Operations, and Cyril Leahy, Project Manager, all of whom are based in Saudi Arabia, won the annual Bahrain Irish Society Golf Day at the Royal Golf Club Bahrain in a field of ten four-ball teams. This is the third time in the last four years they have taken top spot. Team captain Niall Patton, said: “We were delighted to win the event again this year; we had lots of fun and played some good golf.”

Curing asthma one hike at a time On March 22, a team of Perth-based employees took part in the 2015 Telethon Freeway Bike Hike for Asthma in aid of the Asthma Foundation of Western Australia, a non-profit organization whose vision is to prevent and cure asthma. The 18-strong team was the top corporate fundraiser, raising AU$25,206.80 of the AU$121,000 total, which was AU$15,000 more than any other team. The proceeds will go towards free community education sessions, clinics training for health professionals and vital respiratory research. Daniel Webster, Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor, Wayne Andrews, Document Control Clerk, and Jason Moffat, Cost Controller, were the highest fundraisers on the team.

Wayne cruising through a section of the ride

Wayne, an avid cyclist, said: “I enjoyed testing my abilities as a rider against a large field, as well as the camaraderie of a small group of strangers working together to maximize speed and minimize fatigue.” Andrew Curtis, Project Manager for Mining & Metallurgy, also took part in the event and said he was “most impressed by the wide age bracket of groups participating”.

Thulo and Deliwe Ramasimong On February 14, Thulo and Deliwe Ramasimong tied the knot. Thulo is based in Secunda and works as a Junior Engineer for the sustaining capital oxygen plant. We wish the newlyweds all the best as they start their new lives together.

Conor Toomey Congratulations to Tadhg Toomey, Global Senior Manager MIS Projects based in Clonmel, Ireland, and his wife Sarah on the arrival of their son, Conor, who was born on March 12. Conor, who has two very happy older sisters, was born at 4.30 p.m. weighing 9 lbs 1 oz. We wish you many happy memories in the years to come with your little one.

Darren Waverly Codling Greg Codling, Civil Designer, based in Sarnia, Canada, and his wife Tanya welcomed their son, Darren, to their family on April 9. At birth, Darren weighed 8 lbs 10.9 oz and was 21.5 inches long, and his older sister, Ara-Marie, was thrilled to meet him. Wishing you many happy memories during this joyous occasion.

Archith Anumon Pillai

Congratulation to Anumon Pillai, Health, Safety and Environment Officer for the Qatargas Wastewater Recycle and Reduction project in Qatar, and his wife Reshna on the arrival of their son, Archith, on April 6. Archith was born in Kollam, Kerala, India weighing 2.6 kg. Wishing you both all the best with your new arrival.

Catherine Elizabeth Topham Phillip Topham, Assistant Field Engineer/Material Control Supervisor based in South Africa, and his wife Liezel welcomed their daughter Catherine Elizabeth into the world on March 9. Catherine was born at the Cormed Private Hospital in Vanderbijlpark, weighing 3.83 kg and measuring 49 cm. We wish you the very best with your baby girl.

Colombia improves on impressive 2014 safety score

At the beginning of March, Colombia obtained a 95% score in a Safety, Security, Health & Environment (SSH&E) audit by the Colombian Safety Council.

This incredible score was an improvement on 2014’s result, which was already an impressive 90% and was a direct result of improving:

the efficiency shown in sticking to the SSH&E budget

the quality of the campaign highlighting the reduction in incidents

the implementation of programs for mitigating environmental risks and impacts

the work done by the employees who make up the Work Safety and Health Joint Committee (COPASST, by its Spanish acronym) and the emergency brigade. COPASST promotes the HSE culture and look at ways to improve the safety of the work environment, while the emergency brigade are trained in different emergency situations and are always on-hand should they be required.

the strengths of the Project Document Manager, a digital platform where the documents of the HSE management system are stored and are readily available.

Gissela Mejía, Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE) Leader, said: “I would like to thank all involved for the big effort they put in to achieving this great score and they should be proud of themselves, especially the HSSE, brigadiers, COPASST and Quality teams.

As a result of the audit, areas of improvement were identified and work will continue towards that perfect score!

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The information in this email (and any attachments) is confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use or disseminate the information. If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify me by "Reply" command and permanently delete the original and any copies or printouts thereof. Although this email and any attachments are believed to be free of any virus or other defect that might affect any computer system into which it is received and opened, it is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that it is virus free and no responsibility is accepted by Kentz Group, or its subsidiaries or affiliates either jointly or severally, for any loss or damage arising in any way from its use.

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Printable version Issue 6 Apr 2015 Français Español Português

Creating unity in one day in Calgary The Oil & Gas leadership team in Calgary recently came together for a day-long workshop, which resulted in some very positives outcomes for the combined team. In this article, Richard Neale, Senior Regional Executive & Senior Vice-President, FEED & Engineering, Canada shares his experience, as well as the outcomes of the workshop. The challenge was apparent: after the acquisition, we lacked cohesion as one team in Canada. While everyone was fully committed to meet their individual targets, collectively, we were not fully aligned and we had no unified purpose. As members of our own team put it, we were “cautious,” “reactionary,” and “still operating as two companies”. However, I am pleased to say that this has all changed for the better, through a single day-long work session in Calgary. The session was facilitated by a pair of consultants from Sunergos, a firm that empowers people and organizations to fulfill their purpose and positively impact the world. On that day, 14 managers from both legacy companies overcame their differences and became one team. I’ll admit, I walked in that morning optimistic but lacking confidence that we could accomplish all we needed in one session. By the end of the day, however, I observed people really opening up and being honest about what they were thinking, feeling, and dealing with. The team’s openness and willingness to say certain things out loud, allowed us to take a good look at what we were really there for. As a team, we discovered we could be impactful in whatever approach we decide to take together, rather than letting our previous circumstances dictate our approach — our differing views, experiences, expertise, and current positioning in the Canadian Oil & Gas market. It was after this sharing that we established the full complement of our 2015 deliverables, including additional points that allowed us to reconcile our overall targets for the region, with those of the service lines. In that room, we declared that we were a team and each of us is proud to be a part of it. That exchange was a turning point for me, because now I see that everybody is truly invested in what they think the end of our first year together could look like. I think we moved really quickly to what it means for us in this situation to be accountable, as a team, for a common future. Everyone is full of ambition, optimism, tenacity, power, and all the words that go with a group of people who feel they can perform. All the white noise that used to define the team’s interactions has faded away. The complexity of what we have to do is significant, but now, it is clear we are in this together, supporting each other and committed to each other’s success. As the executive accountable for this group, I am inspired. I am looking at a team that is empowered to achieve targets beyond what we were originally committed to. To see this cohesion gives me a profound sense of confidence for our Oil & Gas future, and that of our Company. Before I close, I want to recognize the team that facilitated the session: Doug Hanover and Judy Walton from Sunergos. Their process, coupled with this day-long conversations, accomplished everything I had hoped for and produced excellent results. Regards Richard Neale Senior Regional Executive & Senior Vice-President, FEED & Engineering, Canada

русский

Mossel Bay supports local talent As part of the Oil & Gas business unit’s ongoing commitment to making a difference in the communities in which we operate, the Ikhwezi topsides modifications project team, based in South Africa, spearheaded an initiative aimed at promoting the local talent in Mossel Bay. Musical instruments were provided to The Boy’s Brigade of Great Brak River, a local non-profit marching band focused on keeping local youths off the streets. Kobus Botes, Sustaining Capital Operations Manager, fronted the scheme and together with the help of the Company and his colleagues, the donation was made possible. Due to contributions such as this, the students now have the opportunity to play instruments which include baritones, clarinets, banjos, guitars and saxophones. Having received the donation, Andre Mondo, Captain of The Boys Brigade, said: “We are honoured and privileged to have companies like yours support and value the children. Nothing could dampen the excitement and spirit of our boys and girls when we got the opportunity to use the instruments at Langeberg Mall recently. On behalf of The Boys Brigade, I would like to express our sincere gratitude.” The Boy’s Brigade currently has 71 members and continues instilling a disciplined attitude in members with the hope of providing a solid platform for the children and to help them build bright futures.

Kobus Botes with The Boy’s Brigade

Suzie drives charity campaign SNC-Lavalin recently received an achievement award from United Way of Greater Houston, a charitable organization that supports families and individuals through crises such as job loss, domestic violence and natural disasters. The achievement award was given to companies who had a 25% or more increase in employee giving over the previous year. Suzie Gissler, Administrative Support, has been the United Way campaign coordinator in the Baytown office for the last five years and this year’s award was featured in local newspaper, The Baytown Sun. Suzie said, ”I’m proud to be given the opportunity to represent our Company in the United Way campaign each year and am grateful to be able to serve our community through the United Way Agency.”

In 2015, United Way will be conducting classes on how to carry out successful campaigns and Suzie has been invited to speak. We are proud of the giving nature of employees and wish Suzie continued success with the work she does on behalf of United Way.

Suzie with the achievement award.

Employees feed the community On March 21, the Valerus employee club (VEC) brought employees together to volunteer at the Houston Food Bank, a non-profit organization that distributes food to hunger relief charities. The event was coordinated by VEC ambassador, Alexis Villavicencio, Inventory Specialist, and saw 25 volunteers participate, made up of employees and their families. The group went to the Food Bank’s warehouse, where they helped to sort and pack enough care packages to provide meals nearly 7,000 people.

Employees at work in the warehouse

Crystal Cox, Project Coordinator, Production Equipment, said: “This was my first time volunteering at the Houston Food Bank but it will definitely not be my last. The experience was both rewarding and fun.”

The VEC team

Employees take a healthy outlook on life Over the last few months, employees in South Africa and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have taken part in initiatives that focus on the importance of health. On March 29, employees in the Abu Dhabi office attended a medical camp as part of an employee wellness program to promote health awareness and a philosophy of prevention is better than cure. A talk on diabetes was given and afterwards, there were health checkups for all to assess blood cholesterol, blood glucose, blood pressure and body mass index.

Angenete Lao, Human Resourses Manager, Global Operations Shared Services, UAE, said: “Through this program, people will be able to know what factors they need to consider in their lifestyle, work habits and eating routine that may have an impact on their health.”

Employees at the medical camp in the Abu Dhabi Office

On March 2, the South African National Blood Service conducted a blood drive at the Midrand office. Employees have been involved in this scheme since March 2012 and to date, have made over 200 successful donations to aid in dealing with the ongoing blood shortage in South Africa. There are more blood drives organized for the remainder of the year on: May 4, July 13, September 14 and November 16.

Deborah Marr,Executive PA, making her donation

At the end of February, 53 employees in South Africa also participated in the fifth annual Discovery Wellness Day, an initiative set up by a local health insurance company, Discovery, that encourages employees to know their health status and identify any changes they may need to make to be healthier. The Discovery team set up three temporary clinics where they tested participant’s blood pressure, cholesterol levels, glucose and HIV status free of charge. The event was coordinated by Meyerine van Zyl, Regional SSH&E Assistant.

Discovery Wellness Day

It’s all about teamwork Employees from Perth and Henderson in Australia recently attended a teambuilding event at the Ibis Hotel in Perth’s central business district. Organised by Crystal Terbeeke, Engineering Support Assistant, the event gave employees time to meet and take a breather from their usual daily tasks in the office and onsite. The 80 attendees were split into ten teams that were required to work together to solve challenges and puzzles. Each time a challenge was solved, teams were given a clue for the next one. The final activity involved working out the combination on a padlock that would open a treasure chest.

The winning team consisted of Bradley Eatt, Henderson Engineering Manager, Christopher Hunter, Lead Telecommunications Engineer, Margaret Land, Workpack Coordinator, Andrew Cox, Project Engineer, Alan Manson, Senior Telecommunications Engineer, and Jason Heeley, Package Engineer, who walked away with a treasure chest full of chocolate and winners’ medals. Rob Twomey, Senior Human Resources Advisor, commented: “The day was a great success and was lots of fun. Given how busy it has been on the telecommunications project, it was important for everyone to reconnect with their workmates on some unique challenges.”

One of the teams working on a puzzle

Golf outings prove very successful Over the last few months, golf has been the sport of choice to bring work colleagues and clients together for some competitive fun in Qatar and Bahrain, as well as supporting some great causes in South Africa. On April 1, the annual Qatar golf day was held at the Doha Golf Club. Eighty players participated in the four ball scramble competition. Awards were then presented for the top three winning teams, the longest drive and nearest to the pin. The team that came first were our very own Colm Coyle, Project Engineer, and his teammates Tom Doyle, Hydroserv, Gerard Mulvey, Spacemaker and James Hamilton, CH2M Hill. The enjoyable day on the course was followed by dinner and music.

Thomas Cullen, Country Director, said: “Yet again, it was a fantastic day for our annual golf day. The course and weather made for perfect playing conditions and it was great to see over 80 golfers take part with representation from our clients, suppliers and friends. We hope to continue the tradition for many years to come.” In March, employees based in South Africa took part in two annual charity golf events, namely the annual Irish South African Association (ISAA) Golf Day and the Eureka School prestige fundraiser. As the main sponsor of the ISAA Golf Day on March 13, employees enjoyed a day out at Wanderers Golf Club in Johannesburg and networked with clients, colleagues and friends. After a fun-filled day in the sun, a function was held where prizes were awarded to the top golfers and a meal was enjoyed by all. On March 18, the business unit also sponsored several four-balls at the Eureka School prestige golf day at the Maccauvlei Golf Course in Vereeniging., South Africa The funds will contribute to maintaining the school, which provides for physically and mentally disabled students. In addition to the round of golf, players and guests were treated to dinner in the clubhouse.

The winning team in Qatar

Graham, Adrian, Niall and Cyril celebrating their win

In early February, Graham Tumilty, Cost Accountant, Field Operations, Adrian Duffy, General Manager, Kentz Engineering International Limited, Niall Patton, Senior Operations Manager, Field Operations, and Cyril Leahy, Project Manager, all of whom are based in Saudi Arabia, won the annual Bahrain Irish Society Golf Day at the Royal Golf Club Bahrain in a field of ten four-ball teams. This is the third time in the last four years they have taken top spot. Team captain Niall Patton, said: “We were delighted to win the event again this year; we had lots of fun and played some good golf.”

Curing asthma one hike at a time On March 22, a team of Perth-based employees took part in the 2015 Telethon Freeway Bike Hike for Asthma in aid of the Asthma Foundation of Western Australia, a non-profit organization whose vision is to prevent and cure asthma. The 18-strong team was the top corporate fundraiser, raising AU$25,206.80 of the AU$121,000 total, which was AU$15,000 more than any other team. The proceeds will go towards free community education sessions, clinics training for health professionals and vital respiratory research. Daniel Webster, Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor, Wayne Andrews, Document Control Clerk, and Jason Moffat, Cost Controller, were the highest fundraisers on the team.

Wayne cruising through a section of the ride

Wayne, an avid cyclist, said: “I enjoyed testing my abilities as a rider against a large field, as well as the camaraderie of a small group of strangers working together to maximize speed and minimize fatigue.” Andrew Curtis, Project Manager for Mining & Metallurgy, also took part in the event and said he was “most impressed by the wide age bracket of groups participating”.

Thulo and Deliwe Ramasimong On February 14, Thulo and Deliwe Ramasimong tied the knot. Thulo is based in Secunda and works as a Junior Engineer for the sustaining capital oxygen plant. We wish the newlyweds all the best as they start their new lives together.

Conor Toomey Congratulations to Tadhg Toomey, Global Senior Manager MIS Projects based in Clonmel, Ireland, and his wife Sarah on the arrival of their son, Conor, who was born on March 12. Conor, who has two very happy older sisters, was born at 4.30 p.m. weighing 9 lbs 1 oz. We wish you many happy memories in the years to come with your little one.

Darren Waverly Codling Greg Codling, Civil Designer, based in Sarnia, Canada, and his wife Tanya welcomed their son, Darren, to their family on April 9. At birth, Darren weighed 8 lbs 10.9 oz and was 21.5 inches long, and his older sister, Ara-Marie, was thrilled to meet him. Wishing you many happy memories during this joyous occasion.

Archith Anumon Pillai

Congratulation to Anumon Pillai, Health, Safety and Environment Officer for the Qatargas Wastewater Recycle and Reduction project in Qatar, and his wife Reshna on the arrival of their son, Archith, on April 6. Archith was born in Kollam, Kerala, India weighing 2.6 kg. Wishing you both all the best with your new arrival.

Catherine Elizabeth Topham Phillip Topham, Assistant Field Engineer/Material Control Supervisor based in South Africa, and his wife Liezel welcomed their daughter Catherine Elizabeth into the world on March 9. Catherine was born at the Cormed Private Hospital in Vanderbijlpark, weighing 3.83 kg and measuring 49 cm. We wish you the very best with your baby girl.

Colombia improves on impressive 2014 safety score

At the beginning of March, Colombia obtained a 95% score in a Safety, Security, Health & Environment (SSH&E) audit by the Colombian Safety Council.

This incredible score was an improvement on 2014’s result, which was already an impressive 90% and was a direct result of improving:

the efficiency shown in sticking to the SSH&E budget

the quality of the campaign highlighting the reduction in incidents

the implementation of programs for mitigating environmental risks and impacts

the work done by the employees who make up the Work Safety and Health Joint Committee (COPASST, by its Spanish acronym) and the emergency brigade. COPASST promotes the HSE culture and look at ways to improve the safety of the work environment, while the emergency brigade are trained in different emergency situations and are always on-hand should they be required.

the strengths of the Project Document Manager, a digital platform where the documents of the HSE management system are stored and are readily available.

Gissela Mejía, Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE) Leader, said: “I would like to thank all involved for the big effort they put in to achieving this great score and they should be proud of themselves, especially the HSSE, brigadiers, COPASST and Quality teams.

As a result of the audit, areas of improvement were identified and work will continue towards that perfect score!

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The information in this email (and any attachments) is confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use or disseminate the information. If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify me by "Reply" command and permanently delete the original and any copies or printouts thereof. Although this email and any attachments are believed to be free of any virus or other defect that might affect any computer system into which it is received and opened, it is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that it is virus free and no responsibility is accepted by Kentz Group, or its subsidiaries or affiliates either jointly or severally, for any loss or damage arising in any way from its use.

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Creating unity in one day in Calgary The Oil & Gas leadership team in Calgary recently came together for a day-long workshop, which resulted in some very positives outcomes for the combined team. In this article, Richard Neale, Senior Regional Executive & Senior Vice-President, FEED & Engineering, Canada shares his experience, as well as the outcomes of the workshop. The challenge was apparent: after the acquisition, we lacked cohesion as one team in Canada. While everyone was fully committed to meet their individual targets, collectively, we were not fully aligned and we had no unified purpose. As members of our own team put it, we were “cautious,” “reactionary,” and “still operating as two companies”. However, I am pleased to say that this has all changed for the better, through a single day-long work session in Calgary. The session was facilitated by a pair of consultants from Sunergos, a firm that empowers people and organizations to fulfill their purpose and positively impact the world. On that day, 14 managers from both legacy companies overcame their differences and became one team. I’ll admit, I walked in that morning optimistic but lacking confidence that we could accomplish all we needed in one session. By the end of the day, however, I observed people really opening up and being honest about what they were thinking, feeling, and dealing with. The team’s openness and willingness to say certain things out loud, allowed us to take a good look at what we were really there for. As a team, we discovered we could be impactful in whatever approach we decide to take together, rather than letting our previous circumstances dictate our approach — our differing views, experiences, expertise, and current positioning in the Canadian Oil & Gas market. It was after this sharing that we established the full complement of our 2015 deliverables, including additional points that allowed us to reconcile our overall targets for the region, with those of the service lines. In that room, we declared that we were a team and each of us is proud to be a part of it. That exchange was a turning point for me, because now I see that everybody is truly invested in what they think the end of our first year together could look like. I think we moved really quickly to what it means for us in this situation to be accountable, as a team, for a common future. Everyone is full of ambition, optimism, tenacity, power, and all the words that go with a group of people who feel they can perform. All the white noise that used to define the team’s interactions has faded away. The complexity of what we have to do is significant, but now, it is clear we are in this together, supporting each other and committed to each other’s success. As the executive accountable for this group, I am inspired. I am looking at a team that is empowered to achieve targets beyond what we were originally committed to. To see this cohesion gives me a profound sense of confidence for our Oil & Gas future, and that of our Company. Before I close, I want to recognize the team that facilitated the session: Doug Hanover and Judy Walton from Sunergos. Their process, coupled with this day-long conversations, accomplished everything I had hoped for and produced excellent results. Regards Richard Neale Senior Regional Executive & Senior Vice-President, FEED & Engineering, Canada

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Mossel Bay supports local talent As part of the Oil & Gas business unit’s ongoing commitment to making a difference in the communities in which we operate, the Ikhwezi topsides modifications project team, based in South Africa, spearheaded an initiative aimed at promoting the local talent in Mossel Bay. Musical instruments were provided to The Boy’s Brigade of Great Brak River, a local non-profit marching band focused on keeping local youths off the streets. Kobus Botes, Sustaining Capital Operations Manager, fronted the scheme and together with the help of the Company and his colleagues, the donation was made possible. Due to contributions such as this, the students now have the opportunity to play instruments which include baritones, clarinets, banjos, guitars and saxophones. Having received the donation, Andre Mondo, Captain of The Boys Brigade, said: “We are honoured and privileged to have companies like yours support and value the children. Nothing could dampen the excitement and spirit of our boys and girls when we got the opportunity to use the instruments at Langeberg Mall recently. On behalf of The Boys Brigade, I would like to express our sincere gratitude.” The Boy’s Brigade currently has 71 members and continues instilling a disciplined attitude in members with the hope of providing a solid platform for the children and to help them build bright futures.

Kobus Botes with The Boy’s Brigade

Suzie drives charity campaign SNC-Lavalin recently received an achievement award from United Way of Greater Houston, a charitable organization that supports families and individuals through crises such as job loss, domestic violence and natural disasters. The achievement award was given to companies who had a 25% or more increase in employee giving over the previous year. Suzie Gissler, Administrative Support, has been the United Way campaign coordinator in the Baytown office for the last five years and this year’s award was featured in local newspaper, The Baytown Sun. Suzie said, ”I’m proud to be given the opportunity to represent our Company in the United Way campaign each year and am grateful to be able to serve our community through the United Way Agency.”

In 2015, United Way will be conducting classes on how to carry out successful campaigns and Suzie has been invited to speak. We are proud of the giving nature of employees and wish Suzie continued success with the work she does on behalf of United Way.

Suzie with the achievement award.

Employees feed the community On March 21, the Valerus employee club (VEC) brought employees together to volunteer at the Houston Food Bank, a non-profit organization that distributes food to hunger relief charities. The event was coordinated by VEC ambassador, Alexis Villavicencio, Inventory Specialist, and saw 25 volunteers participate, made up of employees and their families. The group went to the Food Bank’s warehouse, where they helped to sort and pack enough care packages to provide meals nearly 7,000 people.

Employees at work in the warehouse

Crystal Cox, Project Coordinator, Production Equipment, said: “This was my first time volunteering at the Houston Food Bank but it will definitely not be my last. The experience was both rewarding and fun.”

The VEC team

Employees take a healthy outlook on life Over the last few months, employees in South Africa and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have taken part in initiatives that focus on the importance of health. On March 29, employees in the Abu Dhabi office attended a medical camp as part of an employee wellness program to promote health awareness and a philosophy of prevention is better than cure. A talk on diabetes was given and afterwards, there were health checkups for all to assess blood cholesterol, blood glucose, blood pressure and body mass index.

Angenete Lao, Human Resourses Manager, Global Operations Shared Services, UAE, said: “Through this program, people will be able to know what factors they need to consider in their lifestyle, work habits and eating routine that may have an impact on their health.”

Employees at the medical camp in the Abu Dhabi Office

On March 2, the South African National Blood Service conducted a blood drive at the Midrand office. Employees have been involved in this scheme since March 2012 and to date, have made over 200 successful donations to aid in dealing with the ongoing blood shortage in South Africa. There are more blood drives organized for the remainder of the year on: May 4, July 13, September 14 and November 16.

Deborah Marr,Executive PA, making her donation

At the end of February, 53 employees in South Africa also participated in the fifth annual Discovery Wellness Day, an initiative set up by a local health insurance company, Discovery, that encourages employees to know their health status and identify any changes they may need to make to be healthier. The Discovery team set up three temporary clinics where they tested participant’s blood pressure, cholesterol levels, glucose and HIV status free of charge. The event was coordinated by Meyerine van Zyl, Regional SSH&E Assistant.

Discovery Wellness Day

It’s all about teamwork Employees from Perth and Henderson in Australia recently attended a teambuilding event at the Ibis Hotel in Perth’s central business district. Organised by Crystal Terbeeke, Engineering Support Assistant, the event gave employees time to meet and take a breather from their usual daily tasks in the office and onsite. The 80 attendees were split into ten teams that were required to work together to solve challenges and puzzles. Each time a challenge was solved, teams were given a clue for the next one. The final activity involved working out the combination on a padlock that would open a treasure chest.

The winning team consisted of Bradley Eatt, Henderson Engineering Manager, Christopher Hunter, Lead Telecommunications Engineer, Margaret Land, Workpack Coordinator, Andrew Cox, Project Engineer, Alan Manson, Senior Telecommunications Engineer, and Jason Heeley, Package Engineer, who walked away with a treasure chest full of chocolate and winners’ medals. Rob Twomey, Senior Human Resources Advisor, commented: “The day was a great success and was lots of fun. Given how busy it has been on the telecommunications project, it was important for everyone to reconnect with their workmates on some unique challenges.”

One of the teams working on a puzzle

Golf outings prove very successful Over the last few months, golf has been the sport of choice to bring work colleagues and clients together for some competitive fun in Qatar and Bahrain, as well as supporting some great causes in South Africa. On April 1, the annual Qatar golf day was held at the Doha Golf Club. Eighty players participated in the four ball scramble competition. Awards were then presented for the top three winning teams, the longest drive and nearest to the pin. The team that came first were our very own Colm Coyle, Project Engineer, and his teammates Tom Doyle, Hydroserv, Gerard Mulvey, Spacemaker and James Hamilton, CH2M Hill. The enjoyable day on the course was followed by dinner and music.

Thomas Cullen, Country Director, said: “Yet again, it was a fantastic day for our annual golf day. The course and weather made for perfect playing conditions and it was great to see over 80 golfers take part with representation from our clients, suppliers and friends. We hope to continue the tradition for many years to come.” In March, employees based in South Africa took part in two annual charity golf events, namely the annual Irish South African Association (ISAA) Golf Day and the Eureka School prestige fundraiser. As the main sponsor of the ISAA Golf Day on March 13, employees enjoyed a day out at Wanderers Golf Club in Johannesburg and networked with clients, colleagues and friends. After a fun-filled day in the sun, a function was held where prizes were awarded to the top golfers and a meal was enjoyed by all. On March 18, the business unit also sponsored several four-balls at the Eureka School prestige golf day at the Maccauvlei Golf Course in Vereeniging., South Africa The funds will contribute to maintaining the school, which provides for physically and mentally disabled students. In addition to the round of golf, players and guests were treated to dinner in the clubhouse.

The winning team in Qatar

Graham, Adrian, Niall and Cyril celebrating their win

In early February, Graham Tumilty, Cost Accountant, Field Operations, Adrian Duffy, General Manager, Kentz Engineering International Limited, Niall Patton, Senior Operations Manager, Field Operations, and Cyril Leahy, Project Manager, all of whom are based in Saudi Arabia, won the annual Bahrain Irish Society Golf Day at the Royal Golf Club Bahrain in a field of ten four-ball teams. This is the third time in the last four years they have taken top spot. Team captain Niall Patton, said: “We were delighted to win the event again this year; we had lots of fun and played some good golf.”

Curing asthma one hike at a time On March 22, a team of Perth-based employees took part in the 2015 Telethon Freeway Bike Hike for Asthma in aid of the Asthma Foundation of Western Australia, a non-profit organization whose vision is to prevent and cure asthma. The 18-strong team was the top corporate fundraiser, raising AU$25,206.80 of the AU$121,000 total, which was AU$15,000 more than any other team. The proceeds will go towards free community education sessions, clinics training for health professionals and vital respiratory research. Daniel Webster, Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor, Wayne Andrews, Document Control Clerk, and Jason Moffat, Cost Controller, were the highest fundraisers on the team.

Wayne cruising through a section of the ride

Wayne, an avid cyclist, said: “I enjoyed testing my abilities as a rider against a large field, as well as the camaraderie of a small group of strangers working together to maximize speed and minimize fatigue.” Andrew Curtis, Project Manager for Mining & Metallurgy, also took part in the event and said he was “most impressed by the wide age bracket of groups participating”.

Thulo and Deliwe Ramasimong On February 14, Thulo and Deliwe Ramasimong tied the knot. Thulo is based in Secunda and works as a Junior Engineer for the sustaining capital oxygen plant. We wish the newlyweds all the best as they start their new lives together.

Conor Toomey Congratulations to Tadhg Toomey, Global Senior Manager MIS Projects based in Clonmel, Ireland, and his wife Sarah on the arrival of their son, Conor, who was born on March 12. Conor, who has two very happy older sisters, was born at 4.30 p.m. weighing 9 lbs 1 oz. We wish you many happy memories in the years to come with your little one.

Darren Waverly Codling Greg Codling, Civil Designer, based in Sarnia, Canada, and his wife Tanya welcomed their son, Darren, to their family on April 9. At birth, Darren weighed 8 lbs 10.9 oz and was 21.5 inches long, and his older sister, Ara-Marie, was thrilled to meet him. Wishing you many happy memories during this joyous occasion.

Archith Anumon Pillai

Congratulation to Anumon Pillai, Health, Safety and Environment Officer for the Qatargas Wastewater Recycle and Reduction project in Qatar, and his wife Reshna on the arrival of their son, Archith, on April 6. Archith was born in Kollam, Kerala, India weighing 2.6 kg. Wishing you both all the best with your new arrival.

Catherine Elizabeth Topham Phillip Topham, Assistant Field Engineer/Material Control Supervisor based in South Africa, and his wife Liezel welcomed their daughter Catherine Elizabeth into the world on March 9. Catherine was born at the Cormed Private Hospital in Vanderbijlpark, weighing 3.83 kg and measuring 49 cm. We wish you the very best with your baby girl.

Colombia improves on impressive 2014 safety score

At the beginning of March, Colombia obtained a 95% score in a Safety, Security, Health & Environment (SSH&E) audit by the Colombian Safety Council.

This incredible score was an improvement on 2014’s result, which was already an impressive 90% and was a direct result of improving:

the efficiency shown in sticking to the SSH&E budget

the quality of the campaign highlighting the reduction in incidents

the implementation of programs for mitigating environmental risks and impacts

the work done by the employees who make up the Work Safety and Health Joint Committee (COPASST, by its Spanish acronym) and the emergency brigade. COPASST promotes the HSE culture and look at ways to improve the safety of the work environment, while the emergency brigade are trained in different emergency situations and are always on-hand should they be required.

the strengths of the Project Document Manager, a digital platform where the documents of the HSE management system are stored and are readily available.

Gissela Mejía, Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE) Leader, said: “I would like to thank all involved for the big effort they put in to achieving this great score and they should be proud of themselves, especially the HSSE, brigadiers, COPASST and Quality teams.

As a result of the audit, areas of improvement were identified and work will continue towards that perfect score!

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The information in this email (and any attachments) is confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use or disseminate the information. If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify me by "Reply" command and permanently delete the original and any copies or printouts thereof. Although this email and any attachments are believed to be free of any virus or other defect that might affect any computer system into which it is received and opened, it is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that it is virus free and no responsibility is accepted by Kentz Group, or its subsidiaries or affiliates either jointly or severally, for any loss or damage arising in any way from its use.

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Printable version Issue 6 Apr 2015 Français Español Português

Creating unity in one day in Calgary The Oil & Gas leadership team in Calgary recently came together for a day-long workshop, which resulted in some very positives outcomes for the combined team. In this article, Richard Neale, Senior Regional Executive & Senior Vice-President, FEED & Engineering, Canada shares his experience, as well as the outcomes of the workshop. The challenge was apparent: after the acquisition, we lacked cohesion as one team in Canada. While everyone was fully committed to meet their individual targets, collectively, we were not fully aligned and we had no unified purpose. As members of our own team put it, we were “cautious,” “reactionary,” and “still operating as two companies”. However, I am pleased to say that this has all changed for the better, through a single day-long work session in Calgary. The session was facilitated by a pair of consultants from Sunergos, a firm that empowers people and organizations to fulfill their purpose and positively impact the world. On that day, 14 managers from both legacy companies overcame their differences and became one team. I’ll admit, I walked in that morning optimistic but lacking confidence that we could accomplish all we needed in one session. By the end of the day, however, I observed people really opening up and being honest about what they were thinking, feeling, and dealing with. The team’s openness and willingness to say certain things out loud, allowed us to take a good look at what we were really there for. As a team, we discovered we could be impactful in whatever approach we decide to take together, rather than letting our previous circumstances dictate our approach — our differing views, experiences, expertise, and current positioning in the Canadian Oil & Gas market. It was after this sharing that we established the full complement of our 2015 deliverables, including additional points that allowed us to reconcile our overall targets for the region, with those of the service lines. In that room, we declared that we were a team and each of us is proud to be a part of it. That exchange was a turning point for me, because now I see that everybody is truly invested in what they think the end of our first year together could look like. I think we moved really quickly to what it means for us in this situation to be accountable, as a team, for a common future. Everyone is full of ambition, optimism, tenacity, power, and all the words that go with a group of people who feel they can perform. All the white noise that used to define the team’s interactions has faded away. The complexity of what we have to do is significant, but now, it is clear we are in this together, supporting each other and committed to each other’s success. As the executive accountable for this group, I am inspired. I am looking at a team that is empowered to achieve targets beyond what we were originally committed to. To see this cohesion gives me a profound sense of confidence for our Oil & Gas future, and that of our Company. Before I close, I want to recognize the team that facilitated the session: Doug Hanover and Judy Walton from Sunergos. Their process, coupled with this day-long conversations, accomplished everything I had hoped for and produced excellent results. Regards Richard Neale Senior Regional Executive & Senior Vice-President, FEED & Engineering, Canada

русский

Mossel Bay supports local talent As part of the Oil & Gas business unit’s ongoing commitment to making a difference in the communities in which we operate, the Ikhwezi topsides modifications project team, based in South Africa, spearheaded an initiative aimed at promoting the local talent in Mossel Bay. Musical instruments were provided to The Boy’s Brigade of Great Brak River, a local non-profit marching band focused on keeping local youths off the streets. Kobus Botes, Sustaining Capital Operations Manager, fronted the scheme and together with the help of the Company and his colleagues, the donation was made possible. Due to contributions such as this, the students now have the opportunity to play instruments which include baritones, clarinets, banjos, guitars and saxophones. Having received the donation, Andre Mondo, Captain of The Boys Brigade, said: “We are honoured and privileged to have companies like yours support and value the children. Nothing could dampen the excitement and spirit of our boys and girls when we got the opportunity to use the instruments at Langeberg Mall recently. On behalf of The Boys Brigade, I would like to express our sincere gratitude.” The Boy’s Brigade currently has 71 members and continues instilling a disciplined attitude in members with the hope of providing a solid platform for the children and to help them build bright futures.

Kobus Botes with The Boy’s Brigade

Suzie drives charity campaign SNC-Lavalin recently received an achievement award from United Way of Greater Houston, a charitable organization that supports families and individuals through crises such as job loss, domestic violence and natural disasters. The achievement award was given to companies who had a 25% or more increase in employee giving over the previous year. Suzie Gissler, Administrative Support, has been the United Way campaign coordinator in the Baytown office for the last five years and this year’s award was featured in local newspaper, The Baytown Sun. Suzie said, ”I’m proud to be given the opportunity to represent our Company in the United Way campaign each year and am grateful to be able to serve our community through the United Way Agency.”

In 2015, United Way will be conducting classes on how to carry out successful campaigns and Suzie has been invited to speak. We are proud of the giving nature of employees and wish Suzie continued success with the work she does on behalf of United Way.

Suzie with the achievement award.

Employees feed the community On March 21, the Valerus employee club (VEC) brought employees together to volunteer at the Houston Food Bank, a non-profit organization that distributes food to hunger relief charities. The event was coordinated by VEC ambassador, Alexis Villavicencio, Inventory Specialist, and saw 25 volunteers participate, made up of employees and their families. The group went to the Food Bank’s warehouse, where they helped to sort and pack enough care packages to provide meals nearly 7,000 people.

Employees at work in the warehouse

Crystal Cox, Project Coordinator, Production Equipment, said: “This was my first time volunteering at the Houston Food Bank but it will definitely not be my last. The experience was both rewarding and fun.”

The VEC team

Employees take a healthy outlook on life Over the last few months, employees in South Africa and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have taken part in initiatives that focus on the importance of health. On March 29, employees in the Abu Dhabi office attended a medical camp as part of an employee wellness program to promote health awareness and a philosophy of prevention is better than cure. A talk on diabetes was given and afterwards, there were health checkups for all to assess blood cholesterol, blood glucose, blood pressure and body mass index.

Angenete Lao, Human Resourses Manager, Global Operations Shared Services, UAE, said: “Through this program, people will be able to know what factors they need to consider in their lifestyle, work habits and eating routine that may have an impact on their health.”

Employees at the medical camp in the Abu Dhabi Office

On March 2, the South African National Blood Service conducted a blood drive at the Midrand office. Employees have been involved in this scheme since March 2012 and to date, have made over 200 successful donations to aid in dealing with the ongoing blood shortage in South Africa. There are more blood drives organized for the remainder of the year on: May 4, July 13, September 14 and November 16.

Deborah Marr,Executive PA, making her donation

At the end of February, 53 employees in South Africa also participated in the fifth annual Discovery Wellness Day, an initiative set up by a local health insurance company, Discovery, that encourages employees to know their health status and identify any changes they may need to make to be healthier. The Discovery team set up three temporary clinics where they tested participant’s blood pressure, cholesterol levels, glucose and HIV status free of charge. The event was coordinated by Meyerine van Zyl, Regional SSH&E Assistant.

Discovery Wellness Day

It’s all about teamwork Employees from Perth and Henderson in Australia recently attended a teambuilding event at the Ibis Hotel in Perth’s central business district. Organised by Crystal Terbeeke, Engineering Support Assistant, the event gave employees time to meet and take a breather from their usual daily tasks in the office and onsite. The 80 attendees were split into ten teams that were required to work together to solve challenges and puzzles. Each time a challenge was solved, teams were given a clue for the next one. The final activity involved working out the combination on a padlock that would open a treasure chest.

The winning team consisted of Bradley Eatt, Henderson Engineering Manager, Christopher Hunter, Lead Telecommunications Engineer, Margaret Land, Workpack Coordinator, Andrew Cox, Project Engineer, Alan Manson, Senior Telecommunications Engineer, and Jason Heeley, Package Engineer, who walked away with a treasure chest full of chocolate and winners’ medals. Rob Twomey, Senior Human Resources Advisor, commented: “The day was a great success and was lots of fun. Given how busy it has been on the telecommunications project, it was important for everyone to reconnect with their workmates on some unique challenges.”

One of the teams working on a puzzle

Golf outings prove very successful Over the last few months, golf has been the sport of choice to bring work colleagues and clients together for some competitive fun in Qatar and Bahrain, as well as supporting some great causes in South Africa. On April 1, the annual Qatar golf day was held at the Doha Golf Club. Eighty players participated in the four ball scramble competition. Awards were then presented for the top three winning teams, the longest drive and nearest to the pin. The team that came first were our very own Colm Coyle, Project Engineer, and his teammates Tom Doyle, Hydroserv, Gerard Mulvey, Spacemaker and James Hamilton, CH2M Hill. The enjoyable day on the course was followed by dinner and music.

Thomas Cullen, Country Director, said: “Yet again, it was a fantastic day for our annual golf day. The course and weather made for perfect playing conditions and it was great to see over 80 golfers take part with representation from our clients, suppliers and friends. We hope to continue the tradition for many years to come.” In March, employees based in South Africa took part in two annual charity golf events, namely the annual Irish South African Association (ISAA) Golf Day and the Eureka School prestige fundraiser. As the main sponsor of the ISAA Golf Day on March 13, employees enjoyed a day out at Wanderers Golf Club in Johannesburg and networked with clients, colleagues and friends. After a fun-filled day in the sun, a function was held where prizes were awarded to the top golfers and a meal was enjoyed by all. On March 18, the business unit also sponsored several four-balls at the Eureka School prestige golf day at the Maccauvlei Golf Course in Vereeniging., South Africa The funds will contribute to maintaining the school, which provides for physically and mentally disabled students. In addition to the round of golf, players and guests were treated to dinner in the clubhouse.

The winning team in Qatar

Graham, Adrian, Niall and Cyril celebrating their win

In early February, Graham Tumilty, Cost Accountant, Field Operations, Adrian Duffy, General Manager, Kentz Engineering International Limited, Niall Patton, Senior Operations Manager, Field Operations, and Cyril Leahy, Project Manager, all of whom are based in Saudi Arabia, won the annual Bahrain Irish Society Golf Day at the Royal Golf Club Bahrain in a field of ten four-ball teams. This is the third time in the last four years they have taken top spot. Team captain Niall Patton, said: “We were delighted to win the event again this year; we had lots of fun and played some good golf.”

Curing asthma one hike at a time On March 22, a team of Perth-based employees took part in the 2015 Telethon Freeway Bike Hike for Asthma in aid of the Asthma Foundation of Western Australia, a non-profit organization whose vision is to prevent and cure asthma. The 18-strong team was the top corporate fundraiser, raising AU$25,206.80 of the AU$121,000 total, which was AU$15,000 more than any other team. The proceeds will go towards free community education sessions, clinics training for health professionals and vital respiratory research. Daniel Webster, Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor, Wayne Andrews, Document Control Clerk, and Jason Moffat, Cost Controller, were the highest fundraisers on the team.

Wayne cruising through a section of the ride

Wayne, an avid cyclist, said: “I enjoyed testing my abilities as a rider against a large field, as well as the camaraderie of a small group of strangers working together to maximize speed and minimize fatigue.” Andrew Curtis, Project Manager for Mining & Metallurgy, also took part in the event and said he was “most impressed by the wide age bracket of groups participating”.

Thulo and Deliwe Ramasimong On February 14, Thulo and Deliwe Ramasimong tied the knot. Thulo is based in Secunda and works as a Junior Engineer for the sustaining capital oxygen plant. We wish the newlyweds all the best as they start their new lives together.

Conor Toomey Congratulations to Tadhg Toomey, Global Senior Manager MIS Projects based in Clonmel, Ireland, and his wife Sarah on the arrival of their son, Conor, who was born on March 12. Conor, who has two very happy older sisters, was born at 4.30 p.m. weighing 9 lbs 1 oz. We wish you many happy memories in the years to come with your little one.

Darren Waverly Codling Greg Codling, Civil Designer, based in Sarnia, Canada, and his wife Tanya welcomed their son, Darren, to their family on April 9. At birth, Darren weighed 8 lbs 10.9 oz and was 21.5 inches long, and his older sister, Ara-Marie, was thrilled to meet him. Wishing you many happy memories during this joyous occasion.

Archith Anumon Pillai

Congratulation to Anumon Pillai, Health, Safety and Environment Officer for the Qatargas Wastewater Recycle and Reduction project in Qatar, and his wife Reshna on the arrival of their son, Archith, on April 6. Archith was born in Kollam, Kerala, India weighing 2.6 kg. Wishing you both all the best with your new arrival.

Catherine Elizabeth Topham Phillip Topham, Assistant Field Engineer/Material Control Supervisor based in South Africa, and his wife Liezel welcomed their daughter Catherine Elizabeth into the world on March 9. Catherine was born at the Cormed Private Hospital in Vanderbijlpark, weighing 3.83 kg and measuring 49 cm. We wish you the very best with your baby girl.

Colombia improves on impressive 2014 safety score

At the beginning of March, Colombia obtained a 95% score in a Safety, Security, Health & Environment (SSH&E) audit by the Colombian Safety Council.

This incredible score was an improvement on 2014’s result, which was already an impressive 90% and was a direct result of improving:

the efficiency shown in sticking to the SSH&E budget

the quality of the campaign highlighting the reduction in incidents

the implementation of programs for mitigating environmental risks and impacts

the work done by the employees who make up the Work Safety and Health Joint Committee (COPASST, by its Spanish acronym) and the emergency brigade. COPASST promotes the HSE culture and look at ways to improve the safety of the work environment, while the emergency brigade are trained in different emergency situations and are always on-hand should they be required.

the strengths of the Project Document Manager, a digital platform where the documents of the HSE management system are stored and are readily available.

Gissela Mejía, Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE) Leader, said: “I would like to thank all involved for the big effort they put in to achieving this great score and they should be proud of themselves, especially the HSSE, brigadiers, COPASST and Quality teams.

As a result of the audit, areas of improvement were identified and work will continue towards that perfect score!

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The information in this email (and any attachments) is confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use or disseminate the information. If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify me by "Reply" command and permanently delete the original and any copies or printouts thereof. Although this email and any attachments are believed to be free of any virus or other defect that might affect any computer system into which it is received and opened, it is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that it is virus free and no responsibility is accepted by Kentz Group, or its subsidiaries or affiliates either jointly or severally, for any loss or damage arising in any way from its use.

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Creating unity in one day in Calgary The Oil & Gas leadership team in Calgary recently came together for a day-long workshop, which resulted in some very positives outcomes for the combined team. In this article, Richard Neale, Senior Regional Executive & Senior Vice-President, FEED & Engineering, Canada shares his experience, as well as the outcomes of the workshop. The challenge was apparent: after the acquisition, we lacked cohesion as one team in Canada. While everyone was fully committed to meet their individual targets, collectively, we were not fully aligned and we had no unified purpose. As members of our own team put it, we were “cautious,” “reactionary,” and “still operating as two companies”. However, I am pleased to say that this has all changed for the better, through a single day-long work session in Calgary. The session was facilitated by a pair of consultants from Sunergos, a firm that empowers people and organizations to fulfill their purpose and positively impact the world. On that day, 14 managers from both legacy companies overcame their differences and became one team. I’ll admit, I walked in that morning optimistic but lacking confidence that we could accomplish all we needed in one session. By the end of the day, however, I observed people really opening up and being honest about what they were thinking, feeling, and dealing with. The team’s openness and willingness to say certain things out loud, allowed us to take a good look at what we were really there for. As a team, we discovered we could be impactful in whatever approach we decide to take together, rather than letting our previous circumstances dictate our approach — our differing views, experiences, expertise, and current positioning in the Canadian Oil & Gas market. It was after this sharing that we established the full complement of our 2015 deliverables, including additional points that allowed us to reconcile our overall targets for the region, with those of the service lines. In that room, we declared that we were a team and each of us is proud to be a part of it. That exchange was a turning point for me, because now I see that everybody is truly invested in what they think the end of our first year together could look like. I think we moved really quickly to what it means for us in this situation to be accountable, as a team, for a common future. Everyone is full of ambition, optimism, tenacity, power, and all the words that go with a group of people who feel they can perform. All the white noise that used to define the team’s interactions has faded away. The complexity of what we have to do is significant, but now, it is clear we are in this together, supporting each other and committed to each other’s success. As the executive accountable for this group, I am inspired. I am looking at a team that is empowered to achieve targets beyond what we were originally committed to. To see this cohesion gives me a profound sense of confidence for our Oil & Gas future, and that of our Company. Before I close, I want to recognize the team that facilitated the session: Doug Hanover and Judy Walton from Sunergos. Their process, coupled with this day-long conversations, accomplished everything I had hoped for and produced excellent results. Regards Richard Neale Senior Regional Executive & Senior Vice-President, FEED & Engineering, Canada

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Mossel Bay supports local talent As part of the Oil & Gas business unit’s ongoing commitment to making a difference in the communities in which we operate, the Ikhwezi topsides modifications project team, based in South Africa, spearheaded an initiative aimed at promoting the local talent in Mossel Bay. Musical instruments were provided to The Boy’s Brigade of Great Brak River, a local non-profit marching band focused on keeping local youths off the streets. Kobus Botes, Sustaining Capital Operations Manager, fronted the scheme and together with the help of the Company and his colleagues, the donation was made possible. Due to contributions such as this, the students now have the opportunity to play instruments which include baritones, clarinets, banjos, guitars and saxophones. Having received the donation, Andre Mondo, Captain of The Boys Brigade, said: “We are honoured and privileged to have companies like yours support and value the children. Nothing could dampen the excitement and spirit of our boys and girls when we got the opportunity to use the instruments at Langeberg Mall recently. On behalf of The Boys Brigade, I would like to express our sincere gratitude.” The Boy’s Brigade currently has 71 members and continues instilling a disciplined attitude in members with the hope of providing a solid platform for the children and to help them build bright futures.

Kobus Botes with The Boy’s Brigade

Suzie drives charity campaign SNC-Lavalin recently received an achievement award from United Way of Greater Houston, a charitable organization that supports families and individuals through crises such as job loss, domestic violence and natural disasters. The achievement award was given to companies who had a 25% or more increase in employee giving over the previous year. Suzie Gissler, Administrative Support, has been the United Way campaign coordinator in the Baytown office for the last five years and this year’s award was featured in local newspaper, The Baytown Sun. Suzie said, ”I’m proud to be given the opportunity to represent our Company in the United Way campaign each year and am grateful to be able to serve our community through the United Way Agency.”

In 2015, United Way will be conducting classes on how to carry out successful campaigns and Suzie has been invited to speak. We are proud of the giving nature of employees and wish Suzie continued success with the work she does on behalf of United Way.

Suzie with the achievement award.

Employees feed the community On March 21, the Valerus employee club (VEC) brought employees together to volunteer at the Houston Food Bank, a non-profit organization that distributes food to hunger relief charities. The event was coordinated by VEC ambassador, Alexis Villavicencio, Inventory Specialist, and saw 25 volunteers participate, made up of employees and their families. The group went to the Food Bank’s warehouse, where they helped to sort and pack enough care packages to provide meals nearly 7,000 people.

Employees at work in the warehouse

Crystal Cox, Project Coordinator, Production Equipment, said: “This was my first time volunteering at the Houston Food Bank but it will definitely not be my last. The experience was both rewarding and fun.”

The VEC team

Employees take a healthy outlook on life Over the last few months, employees in South Africa and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have taken part in initiatives that focus on the importance of health. On March 29, employees in the Abu Dhabi office attended a medical camp as part of an employee wellness program to promote health awareness and a philosophy of prevention is better than cure. A talk on diabetes was given and afterwards, there were health checkups for all to assess blood cholesterol, blood glucose, blood pressure and body mass index.

Angenete Lao, Human Resourses Manager, Global Operations Shared Services, UAE, said: “Through this program, people will be able to know what factors they need to consider in their lifestyle, work habits and eating routine that may have an impact on their health.”

Employees at the medical camp in the Abu Dhabi Office

On March 2, the South African National Blood Service conducted a blood drive at the Midrand office. Employees have been involved in this scheme since March 2012 and to date, have made over 200 successful donations to aid in dealing with the ongoing blood shortage in South Africa. There are more blood drives organized for the remainder of the year on: May 4, July 13, September 14 and November 16.

Deborah Marr,Executive PA, making her donation

At the end of February, 53 employees in South Africa also participated in the fifth annual Discovery Wellness Day, an initiative set up by a local health insurance company, Discovery, that encourages employees to know their health status and identify any changes they may need to make to be healthier. The Discovery team set up three temporary clinics where they tested participant’s blood pressure, cholesterol levels, glucose and HIV status free of charge. The event was coordinated by Meyerine van Zyl, Regional SSH&E Assistant.

Discovery Wellness Day

It’s all about teamwork Employees from Perth and Henderson in Australia recently attended a teambuilding event at the Ibis Hotel in Perth’s central business district. Organised by Crystal Terbeeke, Engineering Support Assistant, the event gave employees time to meet and take a breather from their usual daily tasks in the office and onsite. The 80 attendees were split into ten teams that were required to work together to solve challenges and puzzles. Each time a challenge was solved, teams were given a clue for the next one. The final activity involved working out the combination on a padlock that would open a treasure chest.

The winning team consisted of Bradley Eatt, Henderson Engineering Manager, Christopher Hunter, Lead Telecommunications Engineer, Margaret Land, Workpack Coordinator, Andrew Cox, Project Engineer, Alan Manson, Senior Telecommunications Engineer, and Jason Heeley, Package Engineer, who walked away with a treasure chest full of chocolate and winners’ medals. Rob Twomey, Senior Human Resources Advisor, commented: “The day was a great success and was lots of fun. Given how busy it has been on the telecommunications project, it was important for everyone to reconnect with their workmates on some unique challenges.”

One of the teams working on a puzzle

Golf outings prove very successful Over the last few months, golf has been the sport of choice to bring work colleagues and clients together for some competitive fun in Qatar and Bahrain, as well as supporting some great causes in South Africa. On April 1, the annual Qatar golf day was held at the Doha Golf Club. Eighty players participated in the four ball scramble competition. Awards were then presented for the top three winning teams, the longest drive and nearest to the pin. The team that came first were our very own Colm Coyle, Project Engineer, and his teammates Tom Doyle, Hydroserv, Gerard Mulvey, Spacemaker and James Hamilton, CH2M Hill. The enjoyable day on the course was followed by dinner and music.

Thomas Cullen, Country Director, said: “Yet again, it was a fantastic day for our annual golf day. The course and weather made for perfect playing conditions and it was great to see over 80 golfers take part with representation from our clients, suppliers and friends. We hope to continue the tradition for many years to come.” In March, employees based in South Africa took part in two annual charity golf events, namely the annual Irish South African Association (ISAA) Golf Day and the Eureka School prestige fundraiser. As the main sponsor of the ISAA Golf Day on March 13, employees enjoyed a day out at Wanderers Golf Club in Johannesburg and networked with clients, colleagues and friends. After a fun-filled day in the sun, a function was held where prizes were awarded to the top golfers and a meal was enjoyed by all. On March 18, the business unit also sponsored several four-balls at the Eureka School prestige golf day at the Maccauvlei Golf Course in Vereeniging., South Africa The funds will contribute to maintaining the school, which provides for physically and mentally disabled students. In addition to the round of golf, players and guests were treated to dinner in the clubhouse.

The winning team in Qatar

Graham, Adrian, Niall and Cyril celebrating their win

In early February, Graham Tumilty, Cost Accountant, Field Operations, Adrian Duffy, General Manager, Kentz Engineering International Limited, Niall Patton, Senior Operations Manager, Field Operations, and Cyril Leahy, Project Manager, all of whom are based in Saudi Arabia, won the annual Bahrain Irish Society Golf Day at the Royal Golf Club Bahrain in a field of ten four-ball teams. This is the third time in the last four years they have taken top spot. Team captain Niall Patton, said: “We were delighted to win the event again this year; we had lots of fun and played some good golf.”

Curing asthma one hike at a time On March 22, a team of Perth-based employees took part in the 2015 Telethon Freeway Bike Hike for Asthma in aid of the Asthma Foundation of Western Australia, a non-profit organization whose vision is to prevent and cure asthma. The 18-strong team was the top corporate fundraiser, raising AU$25,206.80 of the AU$121,000 total, which was AU$15,000 more than any other team. The proceeds will go towards free community education sessions, clinics training for health professionals and vital respiratory research. Daniel Webster, Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor, Wayne Andrews, Document Control Clerk, and Jason Moffat, Cost Controller, were the highest fundraisers on the team.

Wayne cruising through a section of the ride

Wayne, an avid cyclist, said: “I enjoyed testing my abilities as a rider against a large field, as well as the camaraderie of a small group of strangers working together to maximize speed and minimize fatigue.” Andrew Curtis, Project Manager for Mining & Metallurgy, also took part in the event and said he was “most impressed by the wide age bracket of groups participating”.

Thulo and Deliwe Ramasimong On February 14, Thulo and Deliwe Ramasimong tied the knot. Thulo is based in Secunda and works as a Junior Engineer for the sustaining capital oxygen plant. We wish the newlyweds all the best as they start their new lives together.

Conor Toomey Congratulations to Tadhg Toomey, Global Senior Manager MIS Projects based in Clonmel, Ireland, and his wife Sarah on the arrival of their son, Conor, who was born on March 12. Conor, who has two very happy older sisters, was born at 4.30 p.m. weighing 9 lbs 1 oz. We wish you many happy memories in the years to come with your little one.

Darren Waverly Codling Greg Codling, Civil Designer, based in Sarnia, Canada, and his wife Tanya welcomed their son, Darren, to their family on April 9. At birth, Darren weighed 8 lbs 10.9 oz and was 21.5 inches long, and his older sister, Ara-Marie, was thrilled to meet him. Wishing you many happy memories during this joyous occasion.

Archith Anumon Pillai

Congratulation to Anumon Pillai, Health, Safety and Environment Officer for the Qatargas Wastewater Recycle and Reduction project in Qatar, and his wife Reshna on the arrival of their son, Archith, on April 6. Archith was born in Kollam, Kerala, India weighing 2.6 kg. Wishing you both all the best with your new arrival.

Catherine Elizabeth Topham Phillip Topham, Assistant Field Engineer/Material Control Supervisor based in South Africa, and his wife Liezel welcomed their daughter Catherine Elizabeth into the world on March 9. Catherine was born at the Cormed Private Hospital in Vanderbijlpark, weighing 3.83 kg and measuring 49 cm. We wish you the very best with your baby girl.

Colombia improves on impressive 2014 safety score

At the beginning of March, Colombia obtained a 95% score in a Safety, Security, Health & Environment (SSH&E) audit by the Colombian Safety Council.

This incredible score was an improvement on 2014’s result, which was already an impressive 90% and was a direct result of improving:

the efficiency shown in sticking to the SSH&E budget

the quality of the campaign highlighting the reduction in incidents

the implementation of programs for mitigating environmental risks and impacts

the work done by the employees who make up the Work Safety and Health Joint Committee (COPASST, by its Spanish acronym) and the emergency brigade. COPASST promotes the HSE culture and look at ways to improve the safety of the work environment, while the emergency brigade are trained in different emergency situations and are always on-hand should they be required.

the strengths of the Project Document Manager, a digital platform where the documents of the HSE management system are stored and are readily available.

Gissela Mejía, Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE) Leader, said: “I would like to thank all involved for the big effort they put in to achieving this great score and they should be proud of themselves, especially the HSSE, brigadiers, COPASST and Quality teams.

As a result of the audit, areas of improvement were identified and work will continue towards that perfect score!

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Printable version Issue 6 Apr 2015 Français Español Português

Creating unity in one day in Calgary The Oil & Gas leadership team in Calgary recently came together for a day-long workshop, which resulted in some very positives outcomes for the combined team. In this article, Richard Neale, Senior Regional Executive & Senior Vice-President, FEED & Engineering, Canada shares his experience, as well as the outcomes of the workshop. The challenge was apparent: after the acquisition, we lacked cohesion as one team in Canada. While everyone was fully committed to meet their individual targets, collectively, we were not fully aligned and we had no unified purpose. As members of our own team put it, we were “cautious,” “reactionary,” and “still operating as two companies”. However, I am pleased to say that this has all changed for the better, through a single day-long work session in Calgary. The session was facilitated by a pair of consultants from Sunergos, a firm that empowers people and organizations to fulfill their purpose and positively impact the world. On that day, 14 managers from both legacy companies overcame their differences and became one team. I’ll admit, I walked in that morning optimistic but lacking confidence that we could accomplish all we needed in one session. By the end of the day, however, I observed people really opening up and being honest about what they were thinking, feeling, and dealing with. The team’s openness and willingness to say certain things out loud, allowed us to take a good look at what we were really there for. As a team, we discovered we could be impactful in whatever approach we decide to take together, rather than letting our previous circumstances dictate our approach — our differing views, experiences, expertise, and current positioning in the Canadian Oil & Gas market. It was after this sharing that we established the full complement of our 2015 deliverables, including additional points that allowed us to reconcile our overall targets for the region, with those of the service lines. In that room, we declared that we were a team and each of us is proud to be a part of it. That exchange was a turning point for me, because now I see that everybody is truly invested in what they think the end of our first year together could look like. I think we moved really quickly to what it means for us in this situation to be accountable, as a team, for a common future. Everyone is full of ambition, optimism, tenacity, power, and all the words that go with a group of people who feel they can perform. All the white noise that used to define the team’s interactions has faded away. The complexity of what we have to do is significant, but now, it is clear we are in this together, supporting each other and committed to each other’s success. As the executive accountable for this group, I am inspired. I am looking at a team that is empowered to achieve targets beyond what we were originally committed to. To see this cohesion gives me a profound sense of confidence for our Oil & Gas future, and that of our Company. Before I close, I want to recognize the team that facilitated the session: Doug Hanover and Judy Walton from Sunergos. Their process, coupled with this day-long conversations, accomplished everything I had hoped for and produced excellent results. Regards Richard Neale Senior Regional Executive & Senior Vice-President, FEED & Engineering, Canada

русский

Mossel Bay supports local talent As part of the Oil & Gas business unit’s ongoing commitment to making a difference in the communities in which we operate, the Ikhwezi topsides modifications project team, based in South Africa, spearheaded an initiative aimed at promoting the local talent in Mossel Bay. Musical instruments were provided to The Boy’s Brigade of Great Brak River, a local non-profit marching band focused on keeping local youths off the streets. Kobus Botes, Sustaining Capital Operations Manager, fronted the scheme and together with the help of the Company and his colleagues, the donation was made possible. Due to contributions such as this, the students now have the opportunity to play instruments which include baritones, clarinets, banjos, guitars and saxophones. Having received the donation, Andre Mondo, Captain of The Boys Brigade, said: “We are honoured and privileged to have companies like yours support and value the children. Nothing could dampen the excitement and spirit of our boys and girls when we got the opportunity to use the instruments at Langeberg Mall recently. On behalf of The Boys Brigade, I would like to express our sincere gratitude.” The Boy’s Brigade currently has 71 members and continues instilling a disciplined attitude in members with the hope of providing a solid platform for the children and to help them build bright futures.

Kobus Botes with The Boy’s Brigade

Suzie drives charity campaign SNC-Lavalin recently received an achievement award from United Way of Greater Houston, a charitable organization that supports families and individuals through crises such as job loss, domestic violence and natural disasters. The achievement award was given to companies who had a 25% or more increase in employee giving over the previous year. Suzie Gissler, Administrative Support, has been the United Way campaign coordinator in the Baytown office for the last five years and this year’s award was featured in local newspaper, The Baytown Sun. Suzie said, ”I’m proud to be given the opportunity to represent our Company in the United Way campaign each year and am grateful to be able to serve our community through the United Way Agency.”

In 2015, United Way will be conducting classes on how to carry out successful campaigns and Suzie has been invited to speak. We are proud of the giving nature of employees and wish Suzie continued success with the work she does on behalf of United Way.

Suzie with the achievement award.

Employees feed the community On March 21, the Valerus employee club (VEC) brought employees together to volunteer at the Houston Food Bank, a non-profit organization that distributes food to hunger relief charities. The event was coordinated by VEC ambassador, Alexis Villavicencio, Inventory Specialist, and saw 25 volunteers participate, made up of employees and their families. The group went to the Food Bank’s warehouse, where they helped to sort and pack enough care packages to provide meals nearly 7,000 people.

Employees at work in the warehouse

Crystal Cox, Project Coordinator, Production Equipment, said: “This was my first time volunteering at the Houston Food Bank but it will definitely not be my last. The experience was both rewarding and fun.”

The VEC team

Employees take a healthy outlook on life Over the last few months, employees in South Africa and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have taken part in initiatives that focus on the importance of health. On March 29, employees in the Abu Dhabi office attended a medical camp as part of an employee wellness program to promote health awareness and a philosophy of prevention is better than cure. A talk on diabetes was given and afterwards, there were health checkups for all to assess blood cholesterol, blood glucose, blood pressure and body mass index.

Angenete Lao, Human Resourses Manager, Global Operations Shared Services, UAE, said: “Through this program, people will be able to know what factors they need to consider in their lifestyle, work habits and eating routine that may have an impact on their health.”

Employees at the medical camp in the Abu Dhabi Office

On March 2, the South African National Blood Service conducted a blood drive at the Midrand office. Employees have been involved in this scheme since March 2012 and to date, have made over 200 successful donations to aid in dealing with the ongoing blood shortage in South Africa. There are more blood drives organized for the remainder of the year on: May 4, July 13, September 14 and November 16.

Deborah Marr,Executive PA, making her donation

At the end of February, 53 employees in South Africa also participated in the fifth annual Discovery Wellness Day, an initiative set up by a local health insurance company, Discovery, that encourages employees to know their health status and identify any changes they may need to make to be healthier. The Discovery team set up three temporary clinics where they tested participant’s blood pressure, cholesterol levels, glucose and HIV status free of charge. The event was coordinated by Meyerine van Zyl, Regional SSH&E Assistant.

Discovery Wellness Day

It’s all about teamwork Employees from Perth and Henderson in Australia recently attended a teambuilding event at the Ibis Hotel in Perth’s central business district. Organised by Crystal Terbeeke, Engineering Support Assistant, the event gave employees time to meet and take a breather from their usual daily tasks in the office and onsite. The 80 attendees were split into ten teams that were required to work together to solve challenges and puzzles. Each time a challenge was solved, teams were given a clue for the next one. The final activity involved working out the combination on a padlock that would open a treasure chest.

The winning team consisted of Bradley Eatt, Henderson Engineering Manager, Christopher Hunter, Lead Telecommunications Engineer, Margaret Land, Workpack Coordinator, Andrew Cox, Project Engineer, Alan Manson, Senior Telecommunications Engineer, and Jason Heeley, Package Engineer, who walked away with a treasure chest full of chocolate and winners’ medals. Rob Twomey, Senior Human Resources Advisor, commented: “The day was a great success and was lots of fun. Given how busy it has been on the telecommunications project, it was important for everyone to reconnect with their workmates on some unique challenges.”

One of the teams working on a puzzle

Golf outings prove very successful Over the last few months, golf has been the sport of choice to bring work colleagues and clients together for some competitive fun in Qatar and Bahrain, as well as supporting some great causes in South Africa. On April 1, the annual Qatar golf day was held at the Doha Golf Club. Eighty players participated in the four ball scramble competition. Awards were then presented for the top three winning teams, the longest drive and nearest to the pin. The team that came first were our very own Colm Coyle, Project Engineer, and his teammates Tom Doyle, Hydroserv, Gerard Mulvey, Spacemaker and James Hamilton, CH2M Hill. The enjoyable day on the course was followed by dinner and music.

Thomas Cullen, Country Director, said: “Yet again, it was a fantastic day for our annual golf day. The course and weather made for perfect playing conditions and it was great to see over 80 golfers take part with representation from our clients, suppliers and friends. We hope to continue the tradition for many years to come.” In March, employees based in South Africa took part in two annual charity golf events, namely the annual Irish South African Association (ISAA) Golf Day and the Eureka School prestige fundraiser. As the main sponsor of the ISAA Golf Day on March 13, employees enjoyed a day out at Wanderers Golf Club in Johannesburg and networked with clients, colleagues and friends. After a fun-filled day in the sun, a function was held where prizes were awarded to the top golfers and a meal was enjoyed by all. On March 18, the business unit also sponsored several four-balls at the Eureka School prestige golf day at the Maccauvlei Golf Course in Vereeniging., South Africa The funds will contribute to maintaining the school, which provides for physically and mentally disabled students. In addition to the round of golf, players and guests were treated to dinner in the clubhouse.

The winning team in Qatar

Graham, Adrian, Niall and Cyril celebrating their win

In early February, Graham Tumilty, Cost Accountant, Field Operations, Adrian Duffy, General Manager, Kentz Engineering International Limited, Niall Patton, Senior Operations Manager, Field Operations, and Cyril Leahy, Project Manager, all of whom are based in Saudi Arabia, won the annual Bahrain Irish Society Golf Day at the Royal Golf Club Bahrain in a field of ten four-ball teams. This is the third time in the last four years they have taken top spot. Team captain Niall Patton, said: “We were delighted to win the event again this year; we had lots of fun and played some good golf.”

Curing asthma one hike at a time On March 22, a team of Perth-based employees took part in the 2015 Telethon Freeway Bike Hike for Asthma in aid of the Asthma Foundation of Western Australia, a non-profit organization whose vision is to prevent and cure asthma. The 18-strong team was the top corporate fundraiser, raising AU$25,206.80 of the AU$121,000 total, which was AU$15,000 more than any other team. The proceeds will go towards free community education sessions, clinics training for health professionals and vital respiratory research. Daniel Webster, Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor, Wayne Andrews, Document Control Clerk, and Jason Moffat, Cost Controller, were the highest fundraisers on the team.

Wayne cruising through a section of the ride

Wayne, an avid cyclist, said: “I enjoyed testing my abilities as a rider against a large field, as well as the camaraderie of a small group of strangers working together to maximize speed and minimize fatigue.” Andrew Curtis, Project Manager for Mining & Metallurgy, also took part in the event and said he was “most impressed by the wide age bracket of groups participating”.

Thulo and Deliwe Ramasimong On February 14, Thulo and Deliwe Ramasimong tied the knot. Thulo is based in Secunda and works as a Junior Engineer for the sustaining capital oxygen plant. We wish the newlyweds all the best as they start their new lives together.

Conor Toomey Congratulations to Tadhg Toomey, Global Senior Manager MIS Projects based in Clonmel, Ireland, and his wife Sarah on the arrival of their son, Conor, who was born on March 12. Conor, who has two very happy older sisters, was born at 4.30 p.m. weighing 9 lbs 1 oz. We wish you many happy memories in the years to come with your little one.

Darren Waverly Codling Greg Codling, Civil Designer, based in Sarnia, Canada, and his wife Tanya welcomed their son, Darren, to their family on April 9. At birth, Darren weighed 8 lbs 10.9 oz and was 21.5 inches long, and his older sister, Ara-Marie, was thrilled to meet him. Wishing you many happy memories during this joyous occasion.

Archith Anumon Pillai

Congratulation to Anumon Pillai, Health, Safety and Environment Officer for the Qatargas Wastewater Recycle and Reduction project in Qatar, and his wife Reshna on the arrival of their son, Archith, on April 6. Archith was born in Kollam, Kerala, India weighing 2.6 kg. Wishing you both all the best with your new arrival.

Catherine Elizabeth Topham Phillip Topham, Assistant Field Engineer/Material Control Supervisor based in South Africa, and his wife Liezel welcomed their daughter Catherine Elizabeth into the world on March 9. Catherine was born at the Cormed Private Hospital in Vanderbijlpark, weighing 3.83 kg and measuring 49 cm. We wish you the very best with your baby girl.

Colombia improves on impressive 2014 safety score

At the beginning of March, Colombia obtained a 95% score in a Safety, Security, Health & Environment (SSH&E) audit by the Colombian Safety Council.

This incredible score was an improvement on 2014’s result, which was already an impressive 90% and was a direct result of improving:

the efficiency shown in sticking to the SSH&E budget

the quality of the campaign highlighting the reduction in incidents

the implementation of programs for mitigating environmental risks and impacts

the work done by the employees who make up the Work Safety and Health Joint Committee (COPASST, by its Spanish acronym) and the emergency brigade. COPASST promotes the HSE culture and look at ways to improve the safety of the work environment, while the emergency brigade are trained in different emergency situations and are always on-hand should they be required.

the strengths of the Project Document Manager, a digital platform where the documents of the HSE management system are stored and are readily available.

Gissela Mejía, Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE) Leader, said: “I would like to thank all involved for the big effort they put in to achieving this great score and they should be proud of themselves, especially the HSSE, brigadiers, COPASST and Quality teams.

As a result of the audit, areas of improvement were identified and work will continue towards that perfect score!