crane operator

production technician

roustabout

automation technician

production operator

Grand Isle Shipyard, LLC

Advice to Management:

GIS has a great foundation of talented professionals, but the culture needs to evolve to better support diversity in thought, experience, and expertise. There should be a stronger focus on fostering an inclusive environment where different perspectives are valued and where open dialogue is encouraged without fear of repercussions. It’s also crucial to address any insecurities or biases within the team that could hinder collaboration and growth.

I was let go due to what was can be described as cultural differences, despite my extensive experience and innovative ideas that I believe could have greatly benefited the company. A particular team member’s discomfort with after-work conversations about personal experiences, trauma, religion, and his aspirations to become a preacher contributed to this outcome. While I understand the need for professional boundaries, I feel this situation could have been handled with more understanding and support, rather than leading to my dismissal. GIS has the potential to be a fantastic workplace, but it needs to work on creating a more accepting and forward-thinking environment.

My current employer provides an exciting work environment and all the implements to perform your duties. It is a solid company with high profits and many opportunities for personal improvements and advancements.
   A typical day at work is approximately 12 hours long and full of excitement.
   I have learned a lot about pipefitting and offshore/oilfield construction.
   Management is always looking for ways to advance the employees who are willing to do what it takes to advance.
   The hardest part of my job is the physical part along with my age.
   The most enjoyable part of my job is often doing and learning new and different things.

A typical day at work starts with a 6:30 am meeting. Then we fill out a daily agenda of what we will be doing and where we will be for that day. Then when it gets day light we start or continue our projects for the day. There are multiple jobs to do such as hanging lights, running/bending conduit (pipe), or running wires through the pipes. About mid-day we get an hour brake. Then it is back to work until it is time to clock out around 6 pm.
     Considering this is an industrial construction site there were people from all over the country, and some from different countries. I got along with just about everyone on site. I was the youngest one working so allot of people looked out for me.
    I think the hardest part about the job mentally was waking up at 4:30 every morning and climbing up and down towers all day. The best part about the job is the workout and how much I learn.

I have a few different jobs and titles. I have to do time for the yard and shop personnel, I have to line everyone out for the day, make changes to jobs as needed, hold pre job safety meetings, ensure the quality of all work being done, ensure the yard and shop stays clean and has nice curb appeal, stay in communication with upper management, order supplies as needed within budget, make spread sheets for different task that may be new to our routine, keep track of all third party inspections and all movement of items built in the shop or yard.
I hold my job and responsibilities very high, I am pushed to increase productivity which is expected with the oil and gas prices.

Summary of Responsibilities: *Organize for the establishment, operation and update of EHS management system with continuous improvement; take in charge of the external & internal audits. *Organize for the establishment of EHS standards for operations and monitor the implementation. *Be responsible for incident investigation, statistics & analysis, and lesson learnt sharing *Provide professional consultation and supports to ensure that the operations are conducted in a safe and environmental responsible manner, and in compliance with regulatory requirements. *Keep monitoring operation in line with EHS management system. *Provide coaching, advice, mentor and supports for EHS Support team members, others in the company

While at great Grand Isle Shipyard i  learned a lot about billing for chevron,  certain billing codes i also learned about the process of purchase orders and all ordering supplies for the field operations. I had a great relationship with the crews that i dealt with concerning time tickets,  safety papers, payroll and any general issues, I also built a repore with a few of the Chevron Reps out in the field. I had great co-workers  who worked hard to pull together under stress.  I would say the hardest part about the job is just not enough hours in the day, but i enjoyed keeping busy and cross training in different areas of the company. 

Arrive at work and head to the break room for coffee or water.  Say good morning to fellow coworkers and managers.  

Management in Accounting was not up to par.  They put unqualified, unexperienced people as the Controller and AR, AP and Payroll Managers.  So these people had no clue how to handle the job or the employees.

The Controller felt threatened by everyone.  

It was an easy going atmosphere on the Operations side.  Fun to work.

The hardest part of the job was trying to get Upper Management to understand that the controller and managers didn't know what to do.

The Manager of the office didn't know how to work the personal that was in the managed all the project manager in the company. It was the lack of experience with know the field work are just not knowing how the work everyone in the manager group. My coworker were great to work with we had great understanding between each other at work. The most enjoyable part of my work was at the end of the day to see that the work pack and plan that i had written and put together. Not only did it work but it protected the personal that perform the work. Because the had a under standing of how to perform the work.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Steady work. They will keep you busy with a steady paycheck.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The managers talk to you frequently with little or no respect. There is much favoritism and unfair advantages to many employees.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
They hire losers off the street that don't know how to work but they get promoted while the hard skilled workers are ignored.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Working there, lol. It's scum bags heaven over there.

Turn computer on. Begin answering multi-level very busy phone lines. Learned to multi-task while answering phone and performing other admin duties. Management was family oriented and very easy to deal with. Cajun people who were caring and pleasant to work with. Finding back-up to assist with phone lines while having to leave desk for break (bathroom). Company moral was pleasant and opportunity to assist other departments when needed.

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