Gowan

A typical day at work usually involved in taking big sheets of various kinds of metal and fabricating them into AC ducts and different kinds of lab equipment. I learned all about the the oil industry and how labs work along with different kinds of tools and machinery. I also learned a great deal about safety procedures. Management varied from person to person but was generally really good. Co-workers were very friendly and helpful. When working together we usually got things done very quickly. The hardest part of the job was working out in the heat as in Texas it is very hot during the summer. The most enjoyable part of the job was the atmosphere of where I worked at. It generally made you feel like you were part of something bigger.

The company would best be described as simple. Managements job was to make sure the work got done; in a timely manner, without injury. You never knew when you would be relocated to another part of the site and who you would be working with. The ability to adapt to that type of work environment has given me the confidence to work anywhere. Although it doesn't say to much, positive about the company, I learned to make lemonade with my lemons. I was also able to meet new, interesting people all the time. Different people taught me new things and different ways of the trade constantly.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Gowan offers decent insurance.company car and gas card. on-site mechanics that work on the vehicles.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
No Support which the service sales. did not want to review Quotes by sales people or management. I am use too.Things are operated there like back in the 80s. No tablets for the guys in the field. All the paperwork is still handwritten on a service ticket.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Make a list of customers that will be called on the night before. The next day make those calls.

Was never late,did not miss work unless it involved my family...This is a ubion based company. I also noticed if you were not the people in charge friend, you were not treated the same and would be first to get laid off when time came...no matter of your experience or knowledge.

Great place to work with no issues on their part. Safe environment and good coworkers. Good management and a steady job so long as you did your job and did not go socializing too much.

Payroll, recruiting, data entry, document control, recordkeeping, scheduled meetings and interviews, testing operator, and records retrievable.

Appreciated all the experiences, opportunities and the mentoring.  
Attitude and aptitude rewarded and promoted accordingly.  Great benefits (401k, vacations, insurance)

This was a good company to work for, I have no complaints. The staff is amazing and very helpful. The guys are fun and dedicated to their work. You will never be disappointed with a job done by Gowan.

Worked there through job assigned through the Pipefitters Local 211.  Learned skills to work on Testing and Balancing of Air in Commercial Buildings.  Was trained through seminars to work on equipment.

Was a great job through the union but was laidoff after 6 months. Pay increase was great but had a few problems with accuracy on hours.The distance of travel to and from work was alot of wear and tear on vehicle.

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