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Turner Industries

The management and the way they decide who gets tools and necessities needed for advancement is based on the way they look, whether or not they flirt back, and how far they're willing to go. Pretty girls, that wear fitted clothing to a construction site to work and doesn't know how to work a computer or even turn one on, will be hired on as a data clerk, and if she flaunts herself in front of the men that manage the company and flirts with them she will undoubtedly be in some sort of Coordinator or Manager position within the year. 
The pretty female that had zero knowledge about anything, no clerical or PC skills and started working out here as a copier/clerk at $19 hr, has somehow become the Human Resources Coordinator making $28-$30 an hour, only took her 8 months to achieve the position.
Pretty girl is now the boss of an overweight, quite, very smart and shy girl who has worked as a Data Entry Clerk for 3 years now, performs her job duties at an expert level, knows everything about the industry and can operate a PC with her eyes closed, who is obviously more qualified for the Coordinator position than the pretty girl, yet was not even offered or told about the position opening and continues to make $21 hr. Often having to show, educate or train the pretty girl on how to properly do many aspects of her job. So, pretty girls on construction sites could probably get any position they want if they sling that coochie to the right people. That's the type of management Turner has. 

 It is more like a contest between staff members on who can get ahead by any means possible. It's cut throat and they will spread false information about people to make themselves the beneficiary of the other's downfall. Seriously, Project Managers are like High school girls, gossiping, sketch and scandalous. Inappropriate interaction with staff and getting away with it, using power, position and sometimes even threatening people's jobs for secrecy. Not all management is bad, there are some great managers, but the bad out-weigh the good. One main issue with Turner's management is that employee's can't tell any of them some of the awful things happening because if they do then eventually the wrong person finds out and that's the end of the employee's career. You should be able to go to Management with anything knowing that your identity will be protected and so will your job, but it's the complete opposite. Truly saddens me to see great people come and go, due to being labeled 'messy' or a 'liar' because they were not part of the inner circle. Or, see someone go through a difficult time, and managers taking advantage of their situation knowing that they can't do anything about it, either allow it or quit their job. The field workers suffered days and days of double working things that were completed due to the poor management. Maybe if Turner's management were doing their jobs instead of forcefully wanting relations with employees, teaming up on others, and providing EQUAL opportunities to staff and crew accordingly then there would be better reviews regarding working for them.

This job is hard labor. Once arriving to work, there's a safety meeting to all crafts. You're off to the required units to build metal frame scaffolds with your crew. Your supervisor (foreman) shows you the needed job to complete. You and your crew figure out the proper size of the scaffold and load the material in a rack or buggy to be brought to job site. You build the scaffold, put a scaffold ready for access tag on it and proceed to next job. The hardest part of this job would be the labor and injury exposure you are confined to while working. It's very stressful on the body and for some that do not have a strong mind set. The long hours tend to catch up with many people in this field of work. It's also very dangerous due to the exposure to many hazards such as harmful chemicals, toxins, carcinogens, heights, falling objects, etc. You work with many different kinds of people and cultures. If you are not a people person, this job will be very difficult. You have to get people out of their ownselves in order to have a job flow well to keep the stress from being on one or two people, which very seldom happens regardless but is possiblel. The only good thing about this job would be the pay which is a main reason many people choose to take part in it.

Management has not been well versed in the duties of the different positions around the plant. Without the experience and knowledge of the various operations, the managers have not done a good job of coordinating work schedules and tasks. I've experienced a lack of respect form some of my supervisors, including unethical behavior when handling problems, which has caused tension in the work environment. My daily tasks revolve around draining and changing oil in motors and turbines around the plant. It is one of the most crucial jobs to keep the plant running productively. I've been training two new crew members; I've taught them their routes, safety procedures, and the basic ins-and-outs of the job. Typically when you take on a lead position in the plant, you get a pay raise, however my head manager refused to increase my pay in anyway when i was promoted. The hardest part of the job is dealing with the stress of my managers constantly changing my routes and job tasks. It makes it extremely difficult to do my job in the 40 hour week when they throw in random tasks that must be done, yet wont allow any over time or extra help. I've learned a lot about a plant setting and the mechanics surrounding it.

During work with Turner as a foreman I have to get with management on the priority of the role over jobs, to new jobs to walk out. Once the plan is laid out, I have a safety/toolbox meeting with the crew and set specific jobs to crew. When the crews get to the job, we go over permit if needed along with JSA, to answer any safety concerns or problems they see. When I have all crews lined up and working, I check with other supervisors on upcoming jobs along with do JSA/area audits.
As a foreman I have learned how to look at the surrounding jobsite differently. As looking for hazards from other crews in the area, or hazards we may cause to others as well. Along with learning how co-workers put themselves in harms way, not knowing it, just so they can get the job done quicker. 
The hardest part of my job is knowing that I can't make everyone happy. And trying to stress to my crews how important it is to do a safe job without taking shortcuts. I do enjoy my job because at the end of the day I have a sence of accomplishment of getting some big jobs complete with no one getting hurt.  
I feel that I only succeed if my crews do their jobs safely and completely. If they do a poor job or get hurt, than I fail at my job.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Turner has kept me busy for the last 6 years or so at multiple locations thought the Westlake/, Sulphur area I can't really complain about much they have plenty of work and decent benefits you can't ask for much more.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Not too stressful really things are laid out plain and simple as far as work task given and things expected of management/craftsmen 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Safety first, quality and production will happen if things are planned and thought out well, time is allotted so craftsmen can focus on setting up properly to do the job safely and efficiently through the JSA process and line break procedures

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Come in have a tool box meeting first thing discussing the daily task, then we gather our tools proceed to the unit sign in and sign in our permits needed to complete task in that area, complete the task, clean our area and close out permits and sign out then move on to the next task or go home for the day

My experience with Turner Industries as a Forklift Operator has been great, I couldn't ask to work with a better group of Men & Women. Yes the hours are long, but once your adjusted to the hours its not too bad.  I've worked 2 Turnarounds (Dow Chemicals & Exxon Mobile) and was able to work with some of the same guys which was nice, in addition to making a few new friends. 

My managers were different at each job but I'd be happy to work with all of them again anywhere. These guys were concerned about doing the job, but they were more concerned about safety and keeping everyone on site safe. 

Working with new people & managers has a Learning curve, different people like doing things differently, but before you know it everyone is pitching in to help and its a really good team. 

Hardest part of the job was the process of going through the paperwork & test to get into the job site, then learning your way around the plant. The most enjoyable part was working with good people that would go out of their way to help their co-workers.

Work production is of high importance. I quickly learned to multitask as I was responsible for one of the most important positions in the office.  My supervisor was very easy to get along with, but she expected daily task to be completed and correct by the end of the business day without being monitored regularly. The workplace culture was very diverse. I dealt with clients all over the United States and other parts of the world on a regular basis. The hardest part of the job was most likely the work load and important deadlines. The most enjoyable part of the job for me was getting my assignments completed and being introduced to new challenges. My fellow co-workers were a joy to be around and everyone looked out for each other. There were some resistance with the workload by various employees, but at the end of the day we were able to maintain our job duties and many times were able to assist others with special projects.

I worked at Turner Industries for 10 years before departing.  Five of those years were as a Weld Inspector at one of their pipe fabrication facilities, and the other five was as an Operations Support Analyst (Help Desk) in their IT department.

Turner Industries is a great place to start out a career.  You'll get experience on a vast array of systems and processes quickly.  It is also stable work (even with the turmoil of current circumstances).

As a long-term option, it is not the wisest choice.  The overall workplace culture does lean on the toxic side, and doesn't promote a healthy work/life balance.  This was both in the shop and office environment.

Lack of effective management is a key point I'd like to make.  Due to that, there were frequent breakdowns of communication between teams.  Once again, this was present in both the shop and office environments.  It was counter-productive, and frankly frustrating.

I absolutely loved this job when I worked there for 8 months back in 2017. I didn’t mind the 12 hours. I got hired on the spot making $12.50. It wa happiness or dealing with poor management. I quit there after 8 months making $16 something. Weekly pay was a plus, along with the overtime pay from long hours 5 days a week and sometimes 6. The job was fun and easy and you rotated after every break. Although turner’s management want great, the company we worked for provided jimmy Johns a lot when/if we had to work a 6th day. They had company party’s . I got along with everyone . The operators were kind of jerks, but overall it was a great place to work. One of the easiest jobs I’ve ever had making the most money I’ve ever made. 12 hours shifts surprisingly went by fast. I was third shift. Mini bulk was my favorite. I met a lot of amazing people and we all made the most fun out of it. It’ll always be one of my favorite jobs when I look back at it 

*Every day was a blessing to come to work.  The workers believed in what I taught them about working safe.
*I learned that every person in the Safety field has a different perspective of what is most important.  Some felt the need to continue to stir up past and try to create issues, while others had my approach  " Don't complain about what is wrong, Correct the situation and make it right".
*Management worked well with Safety for the most part.  Safety was top priority and not just talked about.
*Co-workers were great, I had one that was a little different, but time took care of that issue.
*Seeing someone get hurt even as minor as it could be.  No one should even get a scratch on them.  If they did, then we overlooked something.
*Seeing the rewards of the folks going home each day with a strong trust in my ideas and knowing the company is safe to work for.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Laborer 2 salaries reported	$63,750 per year
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Millwright 3 salaries reported	$39.17 per hour
Scaffold builder 1 salary reported	$47,500 per year
Product owner 3 salaries reported	$69,000 per year

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