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Midland Tornado damage photos.

Midland Offices Overcome Tornado Damage, Continue Customer Care

June 11, 2024

The weather forecast in Midland, Texas, seemed normal the morning of May 30. The high would be around 100, but Shop Lead Johnathon Roderick said that is to be expected this time of year. “I think it was, you know, higher winds,” Roderick said about the forecast. “10 to 20 mile per hour winds later in the day is what was expected.” Clear skies most of the day gave way to a storm that exceeded expectations, as shortly after 5 p.m., weather alerts for a possible tornado and baseball-sized hail appeared on Midland workers’ phones. Roderick said he left work about five minutes before the warnings came. He saw what looked like a dust storm out of the window of his truck and thought little of it. “Like a minute later, I luckily was going under an underpass,” Roderick said. “It just happened so fast. It started raining really bad — crazy, ridiculous winds — so I just ended up staying under the underpass.” Jerome Goodboe — the health, safety, and environment manager — had left by the time the

Machine Shop View of Valves and Coils

Maximizing Productivity and Quality: A Day in the Machine Shop

July 19, 2023

Step into our machine shop and witness the carefully orchestrated processes that drive productivity and ensure the delivery of top-quality remanufactured heads for engines. Join us and our highly qualified personnel, as we take you on a journey through a typical day, where safety, precision, and meticulous attention to detail shape the success of our operations. Morning JSA and Small Team Meeting: The day begins with a crucial morning Job Safety Analysis (JSA) session, involving the teams from both the Machine Shop and the MERF (Mesa Engine Rebuild Facility) team Safety takes precedence as potential hazards and concerns are discussed to create a safe working environment. Following the JSA, the small team gathers to align goals and expectations, fostering effective communication and maximizing productivity for the day ahead. Rotating Stations and Disassembly: To maintain engagement and promote skill diversity, our team members rotate through various stations. This practice cultivates a dynamic workforce capable of performing multiple tasks. Skilled technicians break down heads at the disassembly station, expertly removing springs, valves, spring shims, aluminum coolant plugs, and seats. This initial step

Safety Wall inside a Mesa Shop reviewing PPE measures.

Safety Measures: Keeping Employees Safe

May 25, 2023

As a company that provides power solutions, we have a strong commitment to maintaining a safe working environment for our employees. We understand that safety is paramount not only to our workforce but also to our clients and the communities we serve. Because we have a wide variety of roles within the company, certain employees require different safety training and safety equipment. In this article, we’ll be taking a closer look at the safety measures we utilize to keep people safe. Employee Training Our employees undergo extensive training to ensure they have the necessary knowledge and skills to keep themselves and others safe. For example, our gen techs receive training on H2S and PEC Safe land before moving out to the field to conduct their work. They also undergo the Smith System Drivers course before operating a vehicle and attend any required customer safety orientations before heading to the site. Additionally, they learn the proper way to utilize their non-contact voltage pens, Lock-out/Tag-out (LOTO) processes, when and how to use a Stop Work Authority, and the importance of staying safe

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