Hello!

Welcome to the Wescom newsletter. We’re thrilled to start sharing the latest highlights and accomplishments from our incredibly hard-working crews and teams across the United States:

So far this year, Wescom is continuing to execute projects for our clients safely and efficiently. Our mechanical team is about to complete another site build for a valued client, marking over 15 successful projects for this client- which has resulted in over 12% cost savings on new builds for them!

Maintenance and Upgrades:

  • Despite recent rains, our maintenance teams are upgrading facilities to meet environmental standards and maintain optimal production levels. As we navigate the challenges posed by the soaring temperatures in the Permian region, our commitment to safety remains unwavering.
  • Our teams are diligently adhering to safety protocols, with work commencing as early as 4:00 AM to mitigate the risks associated with the heat. We take immense pride in not only delivering cost-effective solutions but also prioritizing the well-being of our workforce. We are continuing to set the bar high for excellence in our industry, ensuring that our clients receive unmatched value and peace of mind.

Industry Opportunities:

  • Pressures continue for our clients to ensure vendors are giving them competitive rates and we encourage them to look for partnerships rather than rate sheets. With partnerships you get great value including competitive rates, experienced and qualified teams, and confidence of safe and timely project completion.
  • Market mergers and acquisitions have opened new opportunities. Our experienced crews are ready to assist new clients with competitive rates and timely project completion. We look forward to exploring relationships where we can win together Energizing America.

Company Values:

  • At Wescom, we measure success by client safety and satisfaction. We remain dedicated to upholding our core values of integrity, efficiency, and safety.

Quick Updates:

  • Mechanical Hours: 49,410 hours worked year to date. Total worked hours across the company: 245,799.
  • Podcast: Catch our latest episode on our ESOP journey and discover how we thrive as employee-owners.
  • Environmental Compliance: Increased demand for concrete pads for tank designs due to new standards. Our locally built tanks ensure great prices and quick shipping out of Carlsbad, NM.
  • Wescom Prefabrication Benefits: Prefab saves time, money, and enhances safety. Our large yard and shop space allow us to prefabricate many items for new sites.

Thank you for your continued trust and partnership as we strive to exceed expectations and drive positive outcomes together.

Let’s go Energize America together,
The Wescom Team

 

A Wescom WINS Safety Moment:

This Month’s Safety Topic: Rigging/Lifting

  • Inspect rigging and lifting equipment before use. Conduct pre-use inspections on all lifting equipment.
  • Use tag lines based on identified hazards in the workspace.
  • Fall restraint is required in manlifts and buckets.
  • Scissor lifts don’t require fall restraint unless the client specifically requires it, or the guardrails are inadequate (guardrails must be 42 inches high and have a mid-rail and toe rail).

Safety Observations (as of 7/8/2024):

As a team, we have had a total of 2,862 recorded safety observations. Below are the observations by location.