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1 2 4 5 7 10 12 18 19 Industry News Quality and Safety Awards Goal Zero Hero Petrochem on the Move Quality Hall of Fame Winner Employee News Junior Achievement Rock N’ Roll AES Intern Update story on page 1 4 3rd/4th Quarter 2012 Inside ASRC Energy Services Newsletter AES Video Marketing e first of eight planned AES marketing videos is nearly in the can. RTS is the first subject for the project that has been in the works for the past month. e video, shot by Porcaro Communications, was filmed at various Anchorage locations, including the flats of Turnagain Arm, Campbell Creek, the AES offices and the SGS Environmental Services Lab. Employees highlighted RTS capabilities and were shot staging wetlands delineation, electro-fishing, cultural resource survey, GPS mapping, and air emissions monitoring. An unexpected benefit of the project was the positive and energizing experience the video shoot generated among the RTS staff. Several people remarked that they learned things about their colleagues that they didn’t know, and staff who normally don’t have leading roles were brought into the spotlight to talk about what they do. e RTS video is in the final editing stages and will run about five minutes. e marketing efforts for RTS and for AES will take a leap forward thanks to the cooperation and teamwork of the RTS team. Meet Melissa Blackard, HR Supervisor, AES Houston Contracting Company, Inc. Regulatory and Technical Services The RTS video was filmed on the flats of south Anchorage, upper Campbell Creek and the RTS offices on C Street.

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Industry NewsQuality and Safety AwardsGoal Zero Hero Petrochem on the Move Quality Hall of Fame Winner Employee NewsJunior Achievement Rock N’ RollAES Intern Update

story on page 14

3rd/4th Quarter 2012

Inside

ASRC Energy Services Newsletter

AESVideo Marketing

The first of eight planned AES marketing videos is nearly in the can.

RTS is the first subject for the project that has been in the works for the past month. The video, shot by Porcaro Communications, was filmed at various Anchorage locations, including the flats of Turnagain Arm, Campbell Creek, the AES offices and the SGS Environmental Services Lab.

Employees highlighted RTS capabilities and were shot staging wetlands delineation, electro-fishing, cultural resource survey, GPS mapping, and air emissions monitoring.

An unexpected benefit of the project was the positive and energizing experience the video shoot generated among the RTS staff. Several people remarked that they learned things about their colleagues that they didn’t know, and staff who normally don’t have leading roles were brought into the spotlight to talk about what they do.

The RTS video is in the final editing stages and will run about five minutes. The marketing efforts for RTS and for AES will take a leap forward thanks to the cooperation and teamwork of the RTS team.

Meet Melissa Blackard, HR Supervisor, AES Houston Contracting Company, Inc.

Regulatory and Technical Services

The RTS video was filmed on the flats of south Anchorage, upper Campbell Creek and the RTS offices on C Street.

Industry News32

Equipment Roadeo rides againASRC Energy Services personnel in Greater Prudhoe Bay held the annual Equipment Roadeo on two Fridays in July. North Slope employees – from seasoned hands to adventurous rookies – gathered at Surfcote Pad in the Eastern Operating Area to enjoy barbecue, enjoy each other’s company, and try their luck at one of the many skills tests and obstacle courses set up by the Field Services crew.

A new event introduced this year, cheekily dubbed “Waterboarding,” required that the participant navigate a Skid Steer with forklift attachment around a half-circle, pick up a metal bar attached by rope to a bench, lift the bench containing two paint cans filled with water, navigate backward around the half circle (with the bench swinging at every sudden change in momentum), and deposit the bench on the ground without spilling the paint cans.

It was even harder to do than to describe. One contestant actually made it all the way to the drop area and put the bench on the ground. But in his haste he pulled away too quickly and clipped the bench with the forks, knocking everything over. T.J. Abbott and Jason Dutch helped coordinate the event, with help from scores of other Field Services employees.

Omega Project The Rig Tenders upgrade project in Nikiski is well underway. Several AES work groups are providing their expertise and support for the expanding facility. The construction group has been working for the last six weeks receiving and fabricating structural steel to be used in the installation of the new seawall. This wall will add an additional 450 lineal feet of working face to the facility. Additionally, engineering is designing the new diesel storage facility that will be utilized to supply diesel at the dock for operators in Cook Inlet, and RTS is developing environmental permits and response plans for the upgrade. The project is on schedule and is expected to be operational in late 2013.

Other project highlights include:

· A new 300-ton crane, purchased as part of the facility upgrade, will set a generator module onto a work boat for shipment to the Grayling platform. The Nikiski fab shop built the module and will perform the install in a couple of weeks.

· A 10,000-square-foot warm storage warehouse has been procured from ASRC Builders. Construction of the facility is expected to be completed by the second quarter of 2013.

· New HDPE bumpers will be installed around 800 lineal feet of the dock face to protect the dock as well as marine vessels utilizing the facility.

Constructed in the late 1960s and purchased by AES in 1997, Rig Tenders Dock is a 31-acre facility located in northern Cook Inlet. In recent years age has caught up with the facility spurring AES to invest in modernizing Rig Tenders. Once completed, the facility will provide AES with an opportunity to provide services that are in demand in Cook Inlet and solidify our position as a preferred vendor for oil and gas companies in Alaska.

Project UpdateA E S R i g T E n d E R S d o c k

The new under-roof fabrication facility is nearing completion with a ribbon cutting ceremony scheduled for January 23, 2013. Six hundred fifty tons of steel were used to construct the building, and it is expected to be open for business by early February. Our major Gulf Coast clients are anxiously waiting, with one client stating they will have a lot of work for the 45,000-square-foot facility once it is ready. Prior to construction, Omega Natchiq has seen business opportunities lost to competitors with covered or enclosed facilities that allow them to avoid weather-related delays. The under-roof facility, along with eight 20-ton overhead cranes and 75 welding stations, will allow Omega to take on additional work and satisfy client concerns over our ability to meet critical project milestones.

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Safety Recognition

June 2012

Scott Manglona Northern California Branch (Richmond, CA)Good Save: Scott noticed some odd looking insulation material around the cracks of a man way being used for entry by another company. Scott contacted his supervisor and determined that this was ACM. Scott responded by sealing the material at the manway.

Tulitoa Teo Rocky Mountain Branch (Salt Lake City, UT) Good Catch: Tulitoa noticed that an adjacent contractor was backing up their Vac Truck in a tight area without a spotter. Noticing that this could easily lead to an incident, Tulitoa stopped what he was doing, made contact with the driver, and acted as a spotter.

Giovani Ontiveros Indiana Branch (Hammond, IN) Good Save: Giovani noticed an adjacent worker was grinding and had not put on his face shield. He stopped the worker and reminded him to put on his face shield while grinding. The employee thanked him and corrected the issue immediately.

July 2012

Daniel Boehme Rocky Mountain Branch (Salt Lake City, UT) Good Catch: Daniel noticed that an adjacent contractor was using a rope and pulley to lift material about 50’ into the air without barricading the drop zone. Daniel used his stop work authority and got the contractor to barricade the area to prevent injuries to others.

Nate Otey Mid-America Branch (Mapleton, IL) Good Catch: Nate noticed another contractor working 20’ in the air without fall protection. Nate intervened and reminded the adjacent contractor of the site rules and the potential for a serious injury. Client safety helped and thanked Nate for his proactive intervention.

Aaron Ramirez Northwest Branch (Blaine, WA)Good Catch: Aaron noticed that a sight glass was leaking oil onto a deck surface which created a large slick spot. Aaron followed through by cleaning up the oil with a spill kit and notified operations, who replaced the sight glass.

August 2012

Mariano Hernandez Indiana Branch (Hammond, IN) Good Save: Mariano noticed that an adjacent worker was not wearing his face shield while cutting with a circular saw. Mariano reminded the person about wearing the proper PPE as required. The intervention may have prevented a serious injury.

Bernardo Hernandez Northern California Branch (Martinez, CA) Good Catch: Bernardo noticed some corrosion in a line while removing insulation at our client site. This was immediately reported to supervisors and the client so that appropriate repairs could be made to prevent an incident or further damage. (Pictured with site superintendent Kyle Leiser (right)).

Manuel Iglesias & Gamaliel “Gama” Garcia Northwest Branch (Award Split) (Elma, WA) Good Save: Manuel and Gama noticed a black spot on some insulation that later turned into a small fire. Their attention to safety and early intervention likely saved a much larger fire from happening in the Hydrogen Unit.

Petrochem: Recognizing Safety Excellence The following individuals were selected as Good Catch Good Save winners for June, July, and August 2012.

In addition to being recognized, the winners received $500 for their actions. Cody Davis, Northwest Branch (Deer Park, OR)

Description of the Event: Cody was recently recognized by Petrochem and a client for his safety excellence. While erecting a scaffold on the fourth deck of an existing structure, he noticed a structural knee rail was cut out on one side causing it to bend outward. Recognizing the situation exposed workers to a potentially fatal fall hazard, Cody intervened by grabbing a four foot tube and clamping it across the broken rail before notifying client operations of the situation.

Cody’s actions were shared at a morning safety meeting the next day, and the client’s lead safety professional thanked him for looking after the safety of others. If you see Cody on a project site, please thank him for choosing not to look the other way.

Recognizing Safety ExcellenceDescription:While erecting a scaffold on the 4th deck of the Urea structure, Cody Davis noticed that a structural knee rail was cut out on one side causing it to bend outward. This situation was exposing workers to a potentially fatal fall hazard. Cody intervened by grabbing a 4’ tube and clamping it across the broken rail, he then notified a Dyno operations of the situation with their existing infrastructure.

Project & Location:St. Helens, Deer Park, Oregon / Dyno Nobel, 2012 Turnaround

Client Recognition:At the morning safety meeting Dyno’s Lead Safety professional read a poem about a man that chose to look the other way, which resulted in a fatality. He pointed out the importance of not looking the other way causing the same mistake as the man in the poem. Cody’s actions were shared at the meeting and he was given an award from Dyno Nobel. Please thank Cody for not choosing to look the other way when you see him on a project site.

Recognizing Safety ExcellenceDescription:While erecting a scaffold on the 4th deck of the Urea structure, Cody Davis noticed that

a structural knee rail was cut out on one side causing it to bend outward. This situation

was exposing workers to a potentially fatal fall hazard. Cody intervened by grabbing a

4’ tube and clamping it across the broken rail, he then notified a Dyno operations of the

situation with their existing infrastructure.

Project & Location:St. Helens, Deer Park, Oregon / Dyno Nobel, 2012 TurnaroundClient Recognition:At the morning safety meeting Dyno’s Lead Safety professional read a poem about a

man that chose to look the other way, which resulted in a fatality. He pointed out the

importance of not looking the other way causing the same mistake as the man in the

poem. Cody’s actions were shared at the meeting and he was given an award from

Dyno Nobel. Please thank Cody for not choosing to look the other way when you see

him on a project site.

Recognizing Safety ExcellenceDescription:The following individuals submitted Good Catch/Good Save cards during the month of August 2012

and were selected as $500.00 winners in the AES safety incentive program.Mariano Hernandez (Center) –Indiana BranchCargill, Hammond, INGood Save: Mariano noticed that an adjacent worker was not wearing his face shield while cutting with a circular saw. Mariano reminded the person about wearing the proper PPE as required. The intervention may have prevented a serious injury. (Pictured with site superintendent Homero Guerrero (left) andsupervisor Arnulfo Ortega (right)).

Bernardo Hernandez (Left) –Northern California BranchTesoro Golden Eagle, Martinez, CAGood Catch: Bernardo noticed some corrosion in a line while removing insulation at our client site. This was immediately reported to supervision and the client so that appropriate repairs could be made to prevent an incident or further damage. (Pictured with site superintendent Kyle Leiser (right)).

Manuel Iglesias & Gamaliel GarciaNorthwest Branch (Award Split)Dow Chemical, Elma, WAGood Save: Manuel and Gama noticed a black spot on some insulation that later turned into a small fire. Their attention to safety and early intervention likely saved a much larger fire in the Hydrogen Unit.

!!! SAFETY PAYS !!!

SyNOpSIS: Potential hazard with rescue situation was recognized for personnel working on the K-boats stored on the Texas Deck. AES Supervisor Dan Gallagher created a rescue hook on a modified pike pole allowing a person from above to reach down and attach a retrieval line to a suspended worker (in a harness) for a quicker rescue.

SITuATION: While giving a refresher Fall Protection class to the AES crew assigned to the M/V Nanuq, HSE Tech/Medic Scott Eddy reminded the group that every JSA for working from heights should include a plan for rescue if someone did fall and was suspended by their harness. Scott challenged the class to have a plan as to what would be the fastest, safest recovery procedure for someone who fell outboard of the small boat (where they could be hanging over the side of the Nanuq) while it is on the Texas Deck.

RECOGNITION AND SOluTION: Gallagher planned and constructed a prototype pole that would hold a pelican hook with a rescue line attached. With this design a person can reach down and clip the safety hook into the D-ring on the worker’s harness for a quicker recovery.

RESulTS: This device is simple to set up and quick to deploy. The pole, safety hook and rescue line will be stowed in the tool connex just forward of the Texas Deck and be ready to use if the need ever arises.

CONCluSION: Gallagher recognized and solved a situation to assure the safety, response time, and readiness.

Goal Zero Hero Submitted by Scott Eddy

Quality and Safety Awards

Recognizing Safety ExcellenceDescription:The following individuals submitted Good Catch Good Save cards during the month of June 2012 and were selected as $500.00 winners in the AES safety incentive program.

Scott Manglona (Center) –Northern California BranchChevron, Richmond, CA

Good Save: Scott noticed some odd looking insulation material around the cracks of a man way being used for entry by another company. Scott contacted his supervisor and determined that this was ACM. Scott responded by sealing the material at the man way.

Tulitoa Teo (Left) –Rocky Mountain BranchChevron, Salt Lake City, UT

Good Catch: Tulitoa noticed that an adjacent contractor was backing up their Vac Truck in a tight area without a spotter. Noticing that this could easily lead to an incident, Tulitoa stopped what he was doing, made contact with the driver, and acted as a spotter.

Giovani Ontiveros (Center) –Indiana BranchCargill, Hammond, IN

Good Save: Giovani noticed an adjacent worker was grinding and had not put on his face shield. He stopped the worker and reminded him to put on his face shield while grinding. The employee thanked him and corrected the issue immediately.

!!! SAFETY PAYS !!!

Recognizing Safety Excellence

Description:The following individuals submitted Good Catch/Good Save cards during the month of July 2012 and

were selected as $500.00 winners in the AES safety incentive program.

Daniel Boehme (Right) –

Rocky Mountain BranchChevron, Salt Lake City, UT

Good Catch: Daniel noticed that an adjacent

contractor was using a rope and pulley to lift

material about 50’ into the air without

barricading the drop zone. Daniel used his stop

work authority and got the contractor to

barricade the area to prevent injuries to others.

Nate Otey (Left) –Mid-America BranchEvonik, Mapleton, IL

Good Catch: Nate noticed another contractor

working 20’ in the air with no fall protection.

Nate intervened and reminded the adjacent

contractor of the site rules the potential for a

serious injury. Client safety helped and thanked

Nate for his proactive intervention.

Aaron Ramirez (No Photo) –

Northwest BranchBP Cherry Point, Blaine, WA

Good Catch: Aaron noticed that a sight glass

was leaking oil onto a deck surface which

created a large slick spot. Aaron followed

through by cleaning up the oil with a spill kit and

notified operations who replaced the sight

glass.

!!! SAFETY PAYS !!!

Recognizing Safety ExcellenceDescription:The following individuals submitted Good Catch/Good Save cards during the month of August 2012

and were selected as $500.00 winners in the AES safety incentive program.Mariano Hernandez (Center) –Indiana BranchCargill, Hammond, INGood Save: Mariano noticed that an adjacent worker was not wearing his face shield while cutting with a circular saw. Mariano reminded the person about wearing the proper PPE as required. The intervention may have prevented a serious injury. (Pictured with site superintendent Homero Guerrero (left) andsupervisor Arnulfo Ortega (right)).

Bernardo Hernandez (Left) –Northern California BranchTesoro Golden Eagle, Martinez, CAGood Catch: Bernardo noticed some corrosion in a line while removing insulation at our client site. This was immediately reported to supervision and the client so that appropriate repairs could be made to prevent an incident or further damage. (Pictured with site superintendent Kyle Leiser (right)).

Manuel Iglesias & Gamaliel GarciaNorthwest Branch (Award Split)Dow Chemical, Elma, WAGood Save: Manuel and Gama noticed a black spot on some insulation that later turned into a small fire. Their attention to safety and early intervention likely saved a much larger fire in the Hydrogen Unit.

!!! SAFETY PAYS !!!

Recognizing Safety Excellence

Description:The following individuals submitted Good Catch Good Save cards during the month of June 2012 and

were selected as $500.00 winners in the AES safety incentive program.

Scott Manglona (Center) –Northern California BranchChevron, Richmond, CA

Good Save: Scott noticed some odd looking

insulation material around the cracks of a man

way being used for entry by another company.

Scott contacted his supervisor and determined

that this was ACM. Scott responded by sealing

the material at the man way.

Tulitoa Teo (Left) –Rocky Mountain BranchChevron, Salt Lake City, UT

Good Catch: Tulitoa noticed that an adjacent

contractor was backing up their Vac Truck in a

tight area without a spotter. Noticing that this

could easily lead to an incident, Tulitoa stopped

what he was doing, made contact with the

driver, and acted as a spotter.

Giovani Ontiveros (Center) –Indiana BranchCargill, Hammond, IN

Good Save: Giovani noticed an adjacent

worker was grinding and had not put on his face

shield. He stopped the worker and reminded

him to put on his face shield while grinding. The

employee thanked him and corrected the issue

immediately.

!!! SAFETY PAYS !!!

Recognizing Safety ExcellenceDescription:The following individuals submitted Good Catch/Good Save cards during the month of July 2012 andwere selected as $500.00 winners in the AES safety incentive program.

Daniel Boehme (Right) –Rocky Mountain BranchChevron, Salt Lake City, UT

Good Catch: Daniel noticed that an adjacent contractor was using a rope and pulley to lift material about 50’ into the air without barricading the drop zone. Daniel used his stop work authority and got the contractor to barricade the area to prevent injuries to others.

Nate Otey (Left) –Mid-America BranchEvonik, Mapleton, IL

Good Catch: Nate noticed another contractor working 20’ in the air with no fall protection. Nate intervened and reminded the adjacent contractor of the site rules the potential for a serious injury. Client safety helped and thanked Nate for his proactive intervention.

Aaron Ramirez (No Photo) –Northwest BranchBP Cherry Point, Blaine, WA

Good Catch: Aaron noticed that a sight glass was leaking oil onto a deck surface which created a large slick spot. Aaron followed through by cleaning up the oil with a spill kit and notified operations who replaced the sight glass.

!!! SAFETY PAYS !!!

Recognizing Safety ExcellenceDescription:The following individuals submitted Good Catch/Good Save cards during the month of August 2012

and were selected as $500.00 winners in the AES safety incentive program.

Mariano Hernandez (Center) –Indiana BranchCargill, Hammond, IN

Good Save: Mariano noticed that an adjacent

worker was not wearing his face shield while

cutting with a circular saw. Mariano reminded

the person about wearing the proper PPE as

required. The intervention may have prevented

a serious injury. (Pictured with site superintendent Homero Guerrero (left) andsupervisor Arnulfo Ortega (right)).

Bernardo Hernandez (Left) –Northern California BranchTesoro Golden Eagle, Martinez, CAGood Catch: Bernardo noticed some corrosion

in a line while removing insulation at our client

site. This was immediately reported to supervision and the client so that appropriate

repairs could be made to prevent an incident or

further damage. (Pictured with site superintendent Kyle Leiser (right)).

Manuel Iglesias & Gamaliel GarciaNorthwest Branch (Award Split)Dow Chemical, Elma, WAGood Save: Manuel and Gama noticed a black

spot on some insulation that later turned into a

small fire. Their attention to safety and early

intervention likely saved a much larger fire in

the Hydrogen Unit.

!!! SAFETY PAYS !!!

Recognizing Safety ExcellenceDescription:The following individuals submitted Good Catch Good Save cards during the month of June 2012 and were selected as $500.00 winners in the AES safety incentive program.Scott Manglona (Center) –Northern California BranchChevron, Richmond, CA

Good Save: Scott noticed some odd looking insulation material around the cracks of a man way being used for entry by another company. Scott contacted his supervisor and determined that this was ACM. Scott responded by sealing the material at the man way.

Tulitoa Teo (Left) –Rocky Mountain BranchChevron, Salt Lake City, UTGood Catch: Tulitoa noticed that an adjacent contractor was backing up their Vac Truck in a tight area without a spotter. Noticing that this could easily lead to an incident, Tulitoa stopped what he was doing, made contact with the driver, and acted as a spotter.

Giovani Ontiveros (Center) –Indiana BranchCargill, Hammond, IN

Good Save: Giovani noticed an adjacent worker was grinding and had not put on his face shield. He stopped the worker and reminded him to put on his face shield while grinding. The employee thanked him and corrected the issue immediately.

!!! SAFETY PAYS !!!

Three North Slope operations and maintenance employees have been recognized by ConocoPhillips Alaska for their exceptional leadership and contributions with Safety Ambassador awards.

AES Alaska’s Dale Barnes, shutdown project lead at Kuparuk, was acknowledged for his contributions to the safe execution of a large and lengthy maintenance project for ConocoPhillips with no recordable injuries, as well as his many years of being a positive role model for contractors and company personnel alike.

Jeff Peck and Don Voigt, AES Alaska warehouse diesel and chemical coordinator for Alpine and AES Alaska operations manager at Kuparuk, respectively, were recognized for their leadership, mentorship, and creativity in promoting HSE excellence among various work groups. They have also enhanced safe work practices that have been adopted by ConocoPhillips and other contractors.

Says Joireen Cohen, AES director of HSET, “AES would like to congratulate Dale, Jeff, and Don and thank them for their passionate commitment to safety and caring for the men and women who perform high exposure work in an extremely challenging arctic environment.”

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Gov. Parnell reappoints AES’s GallowayGovernor Sean Parnell recently reappointed Phillip Galloway, AES HSET specialist, to the Alaska Safety Advisory Council. The council is comprised of 14 members representing industry, labor, the general public, and federal, state, and local governments. The group works with organizations, individuals, and groups to marshal resources toward reducing accidental death and injuries and to promote safety, health, and wellness for all Alaskans. Additionally, it administers the Annual Governor’s Safety and Health Conference and offers recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature on state policy and programs for the safety and health of all Alaskans.

Galloway has filled numerous safety roles throughout his career in the telecommunications, insurance, oil and gas, and minerals exploration industries. He also teaches classes as an adjunct professor for the Kenai Peninsula College’s Occupational Safety and Health program, and he served for 25 years in the U.S. Air Force as a telecommunications maintenance technician. Galloway earned a master’s degree in business organizational management from the University of La Verne in California and has numerous professional certifications. Galloway is reappointed to an industry seat.

Petrochem Insulation recently made three office and personnel changes to adjust to its current business needs.

The Hawaii office was relocated to a smaller space that will still meet all of our office and warehouse storage needs. Along with the office move, there have been personnel changes to respond to market and safety challenges in Hawaii. Troy Carriaga, who has been with Petrochem for more than nine years, will focus full time on improving our continued safety performance. Troy’s previous duties were assumed by Rafael Mendoza from the Northern California branch. Rafael has more than 15 years of experience as an outstanding estimator and project manager.

Petrochem’s Colorado office and warehouse relocated to Denver from Longmont. Denver is more centrally located in the industrial hub of Colorado, is closer to our primary clients and suppliers, and provides Petrochem’s Colorado office with a larger scaffolding yard. Being closer to our main clients reduces labor and fuel costs associated with the delivery of supplies and equipment to client sites.

Petrochem’s Northern California branch has also opened a new office and scaffolding yard in American Canyon, just eight miles from the Vallejo office. It gives Petrochem some much-needed space for its growing scaffolding business and added offices sand training facilities. The new scaffold yard is larger and therefore safer and more efficient to navigate with a forklift and flatbed trucks.

Petrochem on the moveCPAI Safety Ambassadors

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AES honored by ConocoPhillips Alaska with three Safety Ambassador awards

The Regulatory and Technical Services (RTS) division of AES has added an air quality team that specializes in air quality permitting, monitoring, and compliance support services for both existing facilities and new facilities. The team, led by Air Permitting and Compliance Manager Timothy Burke, recently hired Senior Air Quality Specialist Chris Kent and Senior Air Quality Engineer Ovidiu (Ovi) Popovici. The team has a combined air quality experience of more than 40 years in Alaska and the Lower 48.

Currently, the RTS air team has been busy working on air permitting strategy and regulatory applicability determinations for clients. The air quality team has also assisted with compliance support at a client’s Prudhoe Bay facility and provided air monitoring services for a natural gas pipeline project.

Air quality services offered to clients include strategic planning and guidance through the regulatory and permitting process. This may include conducting baseline ambient and meteorological monitoring evaluations before the permit application process begins. After permits are acquired, the air quality team can

provide ongoing air monitoring support, perform air pollution control technology evaluations, and audit ongoing compliance with state and federal air quality standards.

RTS expands Air Quality Services team

Quality and Safety Awards

The Air Quality team depends on shareholders like Gerald Rexford to assist in collecting meteorologival data. Picture here shows Gerald assisting air monitoring team near Fairbanks, Alaska.

O&M 237JuneBassett, Michael LBrown, Matthew TBundy, Austin PaulCook, Edward J JrDanner, William L KDecker, Jeffrey SDrumm, Jacque JosephEastwood, LanceEnnis, Aaron JFrye, Harold BGarrels, Justin RobertGbur, Patrick JGonzalez, GuadalupeGrote, Timothy RHays, Gordon Conlee IIIHeath, Richard WHelme, Sarah MaeHollenberg, Corey RJerzak, Patrick WilliamJillson, Michael D.Jones, James RichardLagomarsino, Robert JLarson, Scott ALokke, Alan ChrisMcGinnis, Sean TavishMiller, JamieMills, Chad AMoore, Marvin JamesMoore, Violet GoldiePalmer, Christopher WardPatkotak, Scott WPedersen, Steven EricPremus, Shad EdwardRobinson, Robert LTriplett, William JoshuaVan Sciver, RodneyWhite, Timothy Alan JrWilliams, Courtney SWood, Clinton JYoung, Gregory L

JulyAbbott, Thomas Alexander, Jeffrey A Alves, Constance S Breen, Kevin S Brown, Matthew T Cisneros, Kristina K DeLong, Robert Dutch, Jason Farrell, Vincent J Finch, Edward S Fort, Matthew S Gbur, Patrick Heath, Richard W Janzen, Travis Jillson, Michael Lokke, Alan Moore, Violet Palmer, Christopher W Papasavas, John F Premus, Shad E Robinson, Robert L Rose, Craig M Rushi, Thor L Spain, Joseph M Summers, Martin F Triplett, William J Van Sciver, Rodney Wagoner, Jeffery J Walker, Dezi J Young, Gregory L

AugustBlogett, Stephen J Breen, Kevin S Brown, Matthew T Fahey, Patrick H Farrell, Vincent J Finch, Edward S Frye, Harold B Garrells III, Dale R Gbur, Patrick J

Gueco, Rose M Hatch, Willard A Hays, Gordon Conlee III Heath, Richard W Janzen, Travis Jillson, Michael D Kious, Robert J Lokke, Alan C Longeski, Benjamin J Jr. Lyons, Williams May, Richard V Moore, Violet G Patkotak, Scott W Robinson, Robert L Rose, Craig M Rushin Thor L Smith, Steve F Spain, Joseph M Stone, Bobby R Jr. Tripett, William J Van Sciver, Rodney Walker, Dezi J White, Timothy Alan Jr Williams, Courtney S Young, Gregory L

SeptemberAlexander, Jeff Ball, Wayne Booth, Kenneth Bradley, Ralph Breen, Kevin Covey, Kenneth Cruickshank, Christopher Cummings, Richard DeLong, Robert Fishel, Enoch Fullbright, Terry Gamber, Joseph Griner, Dale Gueco, Rose Hatch, Willard A Hays, Gordon Heath, Richard Heidelberg, Kendra Jerzak, Patrick Jillson, Michael D Jinks, Larry Jones, James Kanayurak, Earl

Keelan, Ryan Kimble, Charlie Kittrell, William Lagomarsino, Robert Landford, William Lokke, Alan Longeski, Benjamin Lyons, Williams Mauzy, Craig May, Richard Moore, Violet Mooty, James Premus, Shad Rushin, Thor Smith, Steve Sullivan, Bradley Triplett, William Van Sciver, Rodney Weber, Michael White, Timothy Williams, Courtney Williams, Joseph Windecker, Michael Wood, Clinton Wood, Earl

OctoberAnderson, RobertBall, Wayne AllenBassett, MichaelBlodgett, StephenBooth, Kenneth NBradley, Ralph Waldo IIIBreen, KevinBrett, TimothyBrockway, DaveCook, EdwardCosand, JesseCovey, Kenneth WayneCox, RobertCrandell, GeneCruickshank, ChristopherCummings, Richard JDelong, Robert MDrury, BenEnnis, AaronFahey, PatrickFishel, Enoch GeorgeFullbright, Terry KeithGamber, Joseph J

Garrells, DaleGriner, DaleGrote, TimothyGueco, RoseHays, GordonHeath, RichardHeidelberg, Kendra LJinks, Larry JamesKanayurak, EarlKeelan, Ryan EKittrell, William BarryKlein, JsonLandford, William JLarson, Scott Lokke, AlanLongeski, BenjaminMarcuk, GreggMauzy, Craig ThomasMoore, MarvinMoore, VioletMooty, James D JrPapasavas, JohnPatkotak, ScottRobinson, RobertSmith, SteveSullivan, Bradley PThrom, LeeVanSciver, RodneyWhite Jr., TimothyWilliams, CourtneyWilliams, Joseph RWillson, BradleyWilson, JoshuaWindecker, Michael BWood, Earl RobertYoung, Roye

KuparukJuneChapman, Stacey DChesser, Nathan KeithClark, AveryLoomis, James BStrommer, David LClark, Dwayne AllenElledge, Jason AFoster, Ricky EHolmquist, Chad DKunaknana, John ClydeMann, John Charles

The following individuals have received awards for their commitment and contributions towards creating an injury-free work environment.

McCourt, Brad LRupp, Steven NazarethStadman, Tyrel WAnderson, Ord CClark, Alan EFrederick, Robert W IIJones, Israel MSnow, Scott A.Welch, Kyle LJessup, Daniel LewisRobbins, Richard D

JulyAiken, James I GEppard, MarcusEvarts, Marty KMartin, Richard ScottMcDonough, Michael JSnow, Kyle DEssary, William GlenGoode, Erik AMarks, WadeMundell, Kenneth FPeppers, Luther CWold, John PBordeaux, Dexter Henry NasunulukArsenault, Joseph ZBaer, Rich DuaneButcher, John CCaywood, Christopher RChildress, William FClark, AveryCurtis, Eric KeithFairbanks, Christopher WFrederick, Robert W IIHafner, Leonard WJohns, Richard DJohnson, Traeger LKerr, Clinton PaulKurzmann, Nathan ALott, EddieMarkee, Nathan BrettMartens, GaylandQual, Michael LWalters, Amber BWedde, Rolan Michael

AugustWalters, Amber B

Morton, Daniel ScottHaney, Robert J JrJames, Freddie B JrSturdy, William E.Bullock-Root, Justin CConway, Justin MicahFalk, Scott BradleyHiggason, Michael RayHines, Bennie G JrJensen, Tyler NelsKinder, Gilbert OQuigley, Laurie AWakefield, Daniel TroyGerkin, JustinUnderwood, James F.Chapman, Charles SChapman, Stacey DCrain, Jay AnthonyCrockett, David IDavis, Wade ArnoldEnglehart, Jacob EFrederick, Robert W IIHopson, Brower (Mike)Jones, Nicholas CKuffner, Stephen JosephMcCourt, Brad LMoore, Michael ScottObert, Joshua POgle, Melvin Douglas JrRobbins, Richard DRupp, Steven NazarethRussell, Jason JSnow, Scott A

SeptemberBrosius, Timothy A.Smith, Michael MAttungana, Hilda ABolieu, Kevin MichaelBrutscher, Paul AdamHarris, Ashley-Andre KJohnson, JacobKerrone, Jason LeeKoshimizu, Charlotte AMartin, Damon CRabon, Joe TStalcup, James KevinTiedemann, Mark JVonk, Kory JoeBlakely, Travis Taylor

Drum, Robert ALamere, Robbin WLandmesser, Chase AMagnuson, Tommie JWeber, Heather KTroseth, Benjamin EliasBest, John HCoker, Donald WilliamFaucheux, Chris RHardy, BryanOsborne, Arthur F JrCazares, Humberto AKurzmann, Nathan AMcBride, Merilee ADuke, Phillip Wayne IIQuintana, Manuel PaulPingel, Sean

AlpineJuneAikins, Sam LeeCastro, Stella GladysHolcomb, CarlPate, Daniel AShoemaker, Lonnie LTooyak, Rocky AUpdike, Michael GRyan, Brian ASmall, Ian LLeman, Stephanie DBrown, Michael BHicks, Daniel LKizer, Stuart DavidMurdock, Joseph MShoemaker, Lonnie LSmall, Ian L

JulyGreenlaw, Matthew EKanayurak, Gilbert JLane, Russell JayLorenzo, Anthony R IIIParks, William EShoemaker, Lonnie LAlsterberg, Greg PDavidson, Ryan JDickey, Brandon LElmore, Michael ScottLynch, Daniel L.Olson, Ryan

Parry, William EllisCline, Theodore RHarris, Daniel HeathLeman, Stephanie DParrie, Larry JPetersen, Brent LydellRowe, Janet LoisTuttle, John KingsleyTyree, James C

AugustHewes, NathanKjeldson, Ken J.Cash, Randall CJohnson, Ehren LeeMartinez, Zachary JPresley, Sean RobertCooper, Freddy VAthey, Christopher LHoppe, Robert JMacCallum, James ASmall, Ian L

SeptemberClark, Peter T.Elmore, William FSwanson, Gregory WKizer, Stuart DavidGreenlaw, Matthew EReaves, David R

IndependentsAprilStephen Cole

MayRichard Renke

JunePatrick Robichaud

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Everyone at Omega Natchiq agrees that Mr. Richard Comeaux, fondly known as Mr. Richard, deserved the company’s Quality Hall of Fame award.

Jeff Kinneeveauk, AES president and CEO, flew to New Iberia to present the award to an unsuspecting Mr. Richard. Those who attended the award ceremony – peers, supervisors, and customers alike – all shared stories and talked non-stop about what Mr. Richard has taught them during his 20 years with Omega. They talked about how Mr. Richard, who is a structural fabrication supervisor, takes a great deal of pride in everything he does – paying great attention to details and customer requirements. His peers expressed their appreciation of the time Mr. Richard has taken to train them on the proper way to approach and complete work tasks, such as checking work and doing it right the first time. Congratulations, Mr. Richard, and thank you for being a strong role model!

Know someone whose work and philosophy is Quality Hall of Fame worthy? AES personnel are encouraged to submit names and accomplishments of employees who excel in quality for consideration to the Quality Hall of Fame. Send information to [email protected].

Quality Hall of Fame Winner Quality week videos now available on VTADid you miss AES’s Quality Week? No problem! Nearly all the presentations are available on the Virtual Training Assistant (VTA), and they have been edited down for time. Learn about the Safety Environmental Management System (SEMS), best practices in project management, the Blame Report, and Six Sigma, to name just a few. To access, sign onto VTA Learner (link is available under the Applications tab on the AES Employee Portal), then click on the HOME tab and follow the instructions. If you have trouble accessing, contact Abel at [email protected] or call 907-339-6322.

On Monday, November 19, AES President/CEO Jeff Kinneeveauk and a small crew from our Nikiski Fabrication Facility passed out turkeys and hams that we donated and delivered to the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank for Thanksgiving. In addition to the turkeys and hams, Jeff presented the food bank with a check from AES for any additional food items they may need for the food boxes.

This community-minded event delivered a message that reminds our friends and neighbors that a local business stands with them in good and bad times.

We are the largest private employer in Alaska, and we are committed to being a positive influence in our communities.

AES awarded ConocoPhillips

2012 HSE Excellence AwardAES was recently awarded an HSE Excellence

award at ConocoPhillips Alaska’s 2012 Fall HSE Conference.

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Reddell elected to the Kenai Chapter of the Alaska Support Industry AllianceBobby Reddell, Manager of the Nikiski Operations, was elected to the Kenai Chapter of the Alaska Support Industry Alliance (the Alliance).

The goal of the Alliance is to promote responsible exploration, development and production of oil, gas and mineral resources for the benefit of all Alaskans. A nonprofit trade association, the organization is made up of 460 businesses, organizations and individuals that provide products and services to the oil, gas, and mining industries, and represent approximately 35,000 Alaskan workers.

CONGRATULATIONS, BOBBY!

Just because the 2012 Olympic Games are a fading memory doesn’t mean the gold medals stop coming. Ray Beltran, electrical/instrumentation and construction design supervisor for the engineer group, and Rick Miller from AES’s sister company, Alaska Construction Holding Company, recently won gold medals for the Alaska Glacier Kings softball team while competing in the Huntsman World Senior Games in St. George, Utah, for the over-60 bracket. The very next week they won with a different group of players in the 55 and older bracket. Ray played shortstop, was the lead-off batter for the team, and ended up with a batting average of .700. Rick played second

base and outfield, batted second in the line-up and also had a .700 average. In 2011, they won a silver, playing as the Anchorage Polar Kings, and were

subsequently placed in a tougher division. Five other softball teams from Alaska competed (including the first Alaska women’s team), one bringing home a silver medal and another winning a bronze. However, none of the other teams were able to achieve the success of Ray, Rick, and the rest of their teammates. As for softball being good for his health in the golden years, Ray said, “It keeps me going as far as trying to stay active until [the tournament] comes around again. I try to stay in shape.”

The Huntsman World Senior Games (HWSG) started for athletes over the age of 50 to promote lifetime fitness. It just finished its 25th year and draws over 10,000 athletes from around the world for the month of October. There are 27 different athletic events, including archery, basketball, golf, softball, track and field, tennis, volleyball, and the ever-popular square dancing and cowboy shooting. Competitors come from Russia, Japan, Venezuela, Barbados, Canada and almost every state in the Lower 48. Softball is the most popular sporting event, with around 270 men’s and women’s teams from Canada and the US competing.

Join us in congratulating Ray and Rick on their gold medals!

AES takes college basketball players on Alaska adventureA group of college basketball players from Idaho got a taste of Alaska recently, joining Jeff Kinneeveauk and Vice President of Human Resources Sam Hill on a fishing charter out of Seward.

The players – members of Kinneeveauk’s alma mater, Northwest Nazarene University, where he played basketball in the 1990s – came to Alaska to assist teaching a basketball camp in Point Hope. But before they headed north, the Crusaders got to fish for silver salmon in the waters of Resurrection Bay.

Unfortunately, the fish weren’t biting very often, but the lack of success with the rod and reel was offset by surprisingly good weather. A pair of orcas swam tantalizingly close to the boat, allowing all aboard to see them dive under and resurface.

Joining Kinneeveauk and Hill, who competed in track and cross country at the University of Oregon in the 1990s, on the boat were NNU players Heather Adams, Leslie Warwick, and Megan Hingston, and then-associate head coach Ryan McCarthy.

Shortly after the trip, McCarthy was named the head coach of the women’s basketball team at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Both the Seawolves and Northwest Nazarene compete in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference.

Jeff Kinneeveauk awarded American Indian Science and Engineering Society’s (AISES) Professional of the Year

Beltran and Miller win Gold in softball world games

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Jeff was awarded American Indian Science and Engineering Society’s (AISES) Professional of the Year 2012 for outstanding leadership, at the national conference in Anchorage in November. Jeff was nominated by ASRC Federal, and after a rigorous nomination and review process, Jeff was able to celebrate this achievement for Alaska Natives with many family members and close friends, including members of the AES team. Congratulations, Jeff! The mission of AISES is to substantially increase the representation of American Indians and Alaska Natives in engineering, science, and other related technology disciplines.

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Packer competes in Louisiana’s Warrior DashJack Packer with Omega Natchiq recently competed in a Warrior Dash event in Louisiana. He joined close to 7,500 runners competing in the world’s largest running series while raising money for St. Jude’s Children Hospital. Jack finished 2,277th overall and 623rd in his age group.

The Warrior Dash is a series of events held around the U.S. that pits “warriors” against the most demanding and unique terrain that includes such ominously named obstacles as “Great Warrior Wall” – vertical rope climb, “Storming Normandy” and “Barricade Breakdown” – military crawls under barbed wired and logs, “Cargo Climb”– maneuvering cargo nets, “Muddy Mayhem”– swimming in mud pits, and “Warrior Roast” – leaping over rows of fire; all on a 5k course.

To date, the Warrior Dash running series has raised more than $4 million for St. Jude. To view photos, to learn more about the event, or find an event in your area, go to www.warriordash.com.

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E m p l o y e e S p o t l i g h t

Melissa Blackard came to AES 15 years ago and has been the HR Supervisor for HCC for 13 years. If you ask her what she likes about her job, she will tell you, “After thirteen years you know, it’s all normal. I see everybody and get to catch up on what’s happening in their lives—it’s fun!” In 1993 Melissa graduated from UAF with a business degree with an emphasis in Human Resource Management. She worked for ASRC from 1994 to 1997 as a Management Trainee and had the opportunity live in Chicago and work with a large consulting firm. When she returned to Anchorage, she landed a job in the AES HR department.

Melissa, or “Iqilan” as her mother calls her, was born and raised in Fairbanks. Her Iñupiaq name comes from her grandmother on her mother’s side. Her mother is Iñupiaq Eskimo

from Barrow and her father is Iñupiaq Eskimo from Unalakleet. Her parents made the move from Barrow to Fairbanks before she was born.

Melissa has been married to Bill Blackard for 15 years. He periodically works for HCC conducting employee safety training. Bill is from Alabama,

and it is the only place they go for vacation. “We enjoy visiting family, sightseeing and antiquing.”

When Melissa isn’t enjoying her job, she walks her Labrador, Bou, around her neighborhood. “I’m not sure what Bou means, but it has something to do with the fact that she’s a black lab—my father-in-law named her.” When asked if she had any talents she said, “I played the euphonium in my high school band; it’s a smaller version of the tuba,

but I haven’t touched an instrument since graduation night.”

Melissa says that the most enjoyable part of her job is getting to meet the employees and getting

updates on their lives. “I have no plans to go anywhere else at this time; I’ll probably

retire from here!”

Congratulations, Melissa!

Qaunaklaagutiqaqtuksraurusi

HR Supervisor, AES Houston Contracting Company, Inc.Melissa Blackard

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AES Senior Leadership presented Pete Slaiby, Vice President of Shell Alaska Venture, with a gift of baleen to congratulate them on the launch of their offshore operations program earlier this year. The message on the baleen, from artist George T. Leavitt, carries wise words inspired by one of our respected Iñupiat elders.

“Be careful - not only for yourself but for the people around you and all that is around you.”

Pictured from left to right: Mark Nelson, Amber Thomas, Dan Wuthrich, Sam Hill, Jeff Kinneeveauk, Pete Slaiby, Carla Williams, Don Gray, Alice Morgan, Rebecca Romine, and Jens Beck.

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Petrochem’s Rick Clifton is working with Stanford University to cure diseaseSubmitted by Ian Broste, Market Research Analyst, Petrochem

Since 2004, Rick Clifton, Site Superintendent of Petrochem Tesoro Anacortes, WA, has been donating his personal computer processing power to Stanford University to help researchers understand how human proteins assemble or “fold.” In fact, Rick is so successful that he is the number three “protein folder” in the world.

What are proteins?Proteins are biology’s workhorses. Through folding, proteins assemble in such a way as to carry out their important functions, such as turning food into energy, regulating our moods, and fighting disease. When proteins “misfold,” serious health problems can arise. Misfolding can contribute to many cancers, as well as to Alzheimer’s, Mad Cow, ALS, Huntington’s Disease, and Parkinson’s Disease. By understanding protein misfolding, researchers can design drugs and therapies to help combat these illnesses.

Analyzing the intricacies of protein folding takes massive amounts of computing power, and researchers depend on people like Rick to donate their personal computing power to this worthy cause. People who donate such computing power are called “protein folders.”

“Grandpa” of protein foldingDuring a recent site visit, Rick spoke about his work as a protein folder. Known as “Grandpa” in the protein-folding community, Rick has amassed four servers, four 12-core computers, and three NVIDIA GPUs – equivalent to 792 Gigahertz of processing power – which he donates to Stanford for research. Since these computers run round the clock and require significant cooling resources, they increase Rick’s energy bill by about $450 per month.

The gift of computer powerAccording to the American Cancer Society, over 1.6 million new cancer cases will be diagnosed in the United States during 2012. This will add to the 12 million Americans who are currently living with cancer. Rick decided to get proactively involved in helping to search for disease cures after one of his immediate family members was diagnosed with cancer. Rick explained that Stanford has recruited people from all over the world to donate computing power to run protein-folding models.

Rick hopes that his donations – along with donations made by hundreds of others from around the world – will have a positive impact on the fight against cancer and other diseases.

Way to go, Rick!AES and Petrochem support the health of employees both on and off the job. We commend Rick for his contribution to cancer research and the prevention of disease through the generous donation of his time and money to Stanford University. Congratulations, Rick!

If you are interested in joining Rick’s efforts, visit folding.stanford.edu.

Point Hope PlaygroundImagine a two-year-old sliding down a slide where sharp metal shards are protruding from the slide’s edges, or imagine a six-year-old swinging from a tattered rope, where there used to be swings. Play equipment conditions at the Point Hope playground before it was demolished last summer were unsafe, but thanks to the partnership of ASRC Energy Services, Inc., ASRC Federal Holding Company, Tikigaq Corporation, and the Arctic Slope Community Foundation, a new playground is destined for the community. This project is a team effort with the Village of Point Hope and many others, who have made bringing a new playground to Point Hope next summer their passion. Safe playgrounds are expensive, so the Point Hope Playground fundraising campaign has now begun. Thousands of dollars are needed by March to meet shipping schedules. Any donation is appreciated. Contact Sharon Thompson at [email protected] or call 907-229-6026. All funds are tax deductible.

AES Journey to Safety ASRC Energy Services, Inc. (AES) held its 2nd Annual Family Safety Day, with the theme “Journey to Safety.” Held on August 17th, in the parking lot of the 3900 C Street location, vendors and participants at this family-friendly event enjoyed live music, interactive safety-themed exhibits, and entered into drawings for a variety of prizes, including a new iPad.

AES departments teamed up with government and community organizations to spread a message of safety on the eve of a new school year. Partners included the Army National Guard, local hardware and power tool companies, Arctic Slope Community Foundation, the Anchorage Fire Department and Emergency Services, Kisaqmiut Iñupiat dance group, and Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC).

“Our goal is that no one gets hurt on the job or while off the clock,” AES president and CEO Jeff Kinneeveauk said. “Safety is not a work thing, it is a life thing, and we practice safety for life not just from nine to five. It is a lifestyle.”

AES employs around 5,000 people, and approximately 10 percent of them live in the Anchorage vicinity. AES and its subsidiaries are known for working in challenging and life-threatening environments, from the bayous of southern Louisiana to the desert Southwest, back to the company’s home territory on Alaska’s frigid North Slope.

“Our number one priority at AES is that our employees make it home to their families at the end of the working day,” Kinneeveauk said.

The opportunity to learn is engrained in the safety culture at AES. For example,employees at AES subsidiary Petrochem, based in Vallejo, Calif., were recognized by a customer for helping the company gain Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) Star Site recertification. VPP is an OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) program that promotes effective worksite-based safety and health.

According to AES, “A Star Site status means employers and employees have met the necessary criteria by demonstrating exemplary achievement in the prevention and control of occupational safety and health hazards while continuously striving to improve their safety and health management systems.”

The “Journey to Safety” allowed AES to showcase the importance of protection and well-being in a fun, family-friendly way. Among other things, visitors to the event were greeted with information about bear safety, poison control, work force protective gear, and tips on first aid and CPR.

The event concluded with words of encouragement from the 2012 Miss WEIO (World Eskimo-Indian Olympics) Rosemary Berg, an ASRC shareholder from Point Hope.

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Internship Update Junior Achievement Rock N’ BowlThe internship program and its goals to be the flagship of AES are well underway and hard at work! This last quarter the interns went through Smith Driver Training, volunteered for the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention and the Elders and Youth Conference for a total of 120 man hours over four days, and volunteered at Beans Café, the Big Wildlife Run, and the AISES conference. As far as intercompany volunteering, many have been covering the receptionist desks, offering help to other departments in need, and manning booths, tables, and sometimes barbecues for Family Safety Day. They have also done some considerable adaptations dealing with a departmental shuffle and starting school. The interns all seem to be fitting nicely into their new positions, while continuing to assist their former departments and teaching the newly positioned interns their former departmental duties.

The group also had an end-of-summer barbecue at Jeff Kinneeveauk’s house for some bonding, and watched On the Ice, an Alaskan-shot-and-produced film set in Barrow. In addition, to enjoy the last summer sun, they took a trip to Thunderbird Falls and Mirror Lake, where they played a few heated rounds of volleyball that really brought out both competitiveness and team spirit.

Also notable was the trip with the rest of ASRC and its subsidiaries to listen in on the Strategic Plan Meeting held at the Dena’ina Center in August, where a wider perspective of the company and its operations was given. This Strategic Plan rollout inspired discussions as the Interns’ regular monthly meetings went on.

Whitney Kellie, a new Human Resources recruiting intern, has been updating an informational white board on the 7th floor with Iñupiaq phrases and seasons. This month’s board gives phrases like “Sixa qanuq? Sixa qiiyunaqtuq,” or “How is it outside? It is very cold,” as well as seasonal updates by regional dialect, descriptions of usual subsistence activities performed, and the monthly cultural activity that the interns conduct in their meetings. Leo Kinneeveauk, a notable elder in the community of Point Hope, has been sitting in on the past two months’ activities. He is able to give specific experience, input, and depth to the hunting and distribution cultural activity covering whaling traditions. These cultural activities may be coming to a conference room near you, so be prepared to be quizzed!

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Pictured from left: Barrow Brower, Tennessee Judkins, Cordelia Kellie, Edgar Caldwell, Alice Morgan, Joe Buskirk, Angela Finneseth, Jeff Kinneeveauk, Will Bean. Mullets, Elvis, KISS: it must be an AES event. AES was a major sponsor at the 2012 Junior Achievement Rock N’ Bowl at Jewel Lake Bowling Center in Anchorage this November. AES team members bought two lanes to support the organization, which prepares youth for the professional work environment and teaches valuable habits and financial skills. The ticket in the door was to dress like a rock star and AES’s group included Joan Jett, Elvis, Amy Winehouse, and Paul Stanley of KISS. The AES team danced to rock music, scored several strikes – and often struck out. All proceeds from the Rock N’ Bowl fundraiser will go directly to supporting Junior Achievement K-12 economic education programs statewide.

You and a guest are invited to the

ASRC ENERGY SERVICES

Christmas Party

Saturday, December 15, 2012

Egan Center 555 West 5th Avenue

Doors open at 6 pm

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You and a guest are invited to the

ASRC ENERGY SERVICES

Christmas Party

Saturday, December 15, 2012

Egan Center 555 West 5th Avenue

Doors open at 6 pm

Semi-formal attire

RSVP

AES Employee Portal or with

Attella Arey-Vinnicombe 334-1648

[email protected]

3900 C Street, Suite 701Anchorage, AK 99503

Permit #537

(Whalebone Arches) Barrow, Alaska

Quvisasugiè Kraisigmagvigmixu Ukiutchauramixu uvaptifein iliviseeun.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from our family to yours.

Taikuu,ASRC Energy Services Family

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