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C O R P O R A T E S T R A T E G Y U P D A T E
There are many terms used to identify mission critical facilities - backup generators, UPS’s, DC power plants, back up cooling systems - but there is one overriding philosophy that unifies the all - they simply cannot fail to perform. Whether the facility is responsible for the protection of critical information, dollars, or even lives, there’s a lot at stake, so it’s necessary that the infrastructure is reliable, resilent, secure, and redundant 24/7.
EXPERTISE WE OFFERFaith Technologies’ mission critical experts work closely with customers to identify and assess their critical power needs. Whether planning a new data center or maximizing the capacity of an existing facility, our team offers a full range of capabilities:
CORE MARKETS WE SERVEFaith Technologies implements, upgrades, and manages critical power systems for an array of data facilities. Our portfolio of uninterruptible power work includes universities, large corporations, telecommunications providers, hospitals, financial institutions, and other vital data centers.
THE CRITICAL TECHNOLOGIES TEAMFaith Technologies’ critical technologies’ team is composed of technical experts with decades of experience in the critical infrastructure facilities and systems sector. Meet the critical technologies leaders:
NEWSUPDATEMAY 2015 | VOLUME 11, ISSUE 2
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MISSION CRITICAL BASICS DEFINED
Vital Support Systems - Des Moine, IA
Tushaus - Appleton, WI
• Site Assessments• Design & Engineering• Construction Management
• Hardware Services• Improvements & Infrastructure Upgrades• Maintenance
David JahnerGroup President,
Critical Technologies
Heath LuedtkeVice President,Mission Critical
Matt SabeeGroup Manager,Mission Critical
Pat McGettiganVice President,
Preconstruction
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S A F E T Y F I R S T
We want everyone to develop the habit of thinking about safety not only during a work shift, but on the way home, at home or even on vacation. Thus, think about safety before you start any activity, especially tasks that are highly dangerous (i.e., lighting a gas burner, jump-starting a vehicle, etc.). Think about safety throughout the process; particularly, if you have to change course from your plan. Always ask yourself the following questions:
• Do I know the safe way to complete this job or task? Are they adequate? Do I really understand them?• What personal protective equipment do I need? Are they in good condition? Will they adequately protect me?• What tools and other equipment do I need to do this task safely? Do I have the correct ones? Are they in good condition?• Are there other risks to my safety or the safety of others? What if something happens quickly or unexpectedly? Do I know how to respond to avoid injury?
Below are a list of potentially dangerous “Out of Work” activities and tips on the safe way to complete these:
• Driving: Wear your seatbelt at all times. Adjust your mirrors. Always pay attention to your surroundings. Pull over to use your mobile phone.• Mowing the Lawn: Wear your safety toed shoes and safety glasses.• Starting a Charcoal Grill: Use lighter fluid, not gasoline!• Replacing a light fixture, ceiling fan, or outlet: Always turn off a circuit and test before replacing.• Using a Ladder: Always maintain 3-points of contact. Make sure the ladder is stable. Never stand on the top rung.
How often should we have thoughts about safety? Constantly! The human mind is one of the fastest processors of information. To think about all of this needs to only take a few seconds.
WHAT DOES ‘TAKE SAFETY HOME WITH YOU’ MEAN?
HOURS WORKED NO LOST TIME: 5,542,401
Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR)
Lost Time Incident Rate (LTIR)
SAFETY STATS – YTD MARCH 2015
2.28 0.00
E M P L O Y E E S P O T L I G H T PHILLIP UNDERWOOD
Phillip Underwood is a superintendent/onsite project manager within our Atlanta branch. He began his career seven years ago as an electrician before recently accepting his current role where he was given the oportunity to manage Skyhouse Buckhead. When asked about his proudest moment with Faith Technologies, Phillip said it was when he was given the opportunity to run what became his favorite project - Skyhouse Buckhead. Phillip attributes his ongoing career success to the training and tools Faith Technologies has given to him over the past seven years. Phillip is married to his lovely wife of 10 years, Melissa, and is the proud father of the other light of his life, his beautiful and awesome 3 year old daughter, Maggie. A few things that you may not know about Phillip include how he played soccer growing up, likes listening to the Blues, and his favorite movie is Teen Wolf. Phillip has a hidden talent for cooking, and wants to be famous for being a Super Dad. When asked the one thing he could not live without, Phillip said his family.
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P R O J E C T S P O T L I G H T OVATION 309Located in downtown Madison, WI, Ovation 309 is a 14-story, mixed-use building consisting of 248 luxury apartments, retail and commercial space. When complete, the building will house the City of Madison Fire Department Headquarters and more than 350 underground parking stalls. Other unique features will include a rooftop garden and community club room located on the 14th floor.
Faith Technologies’ scope of work on this project included the installation of electrical systems, teledata, fire alarm systems, access control systems, and AV raceways. All of the lighting for this project was shipped to the Excellerate facility in Neenah, WI where it was sorted, prepped and staged. This process was coordinated between the construction team and the prefab department, and allowed for the lighting package to be delivered to the site on time allowing the project team to remain on schedule.
Did You Know?: Ovation 309 is built between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona. Due to its location, part of the building is built below a water table, so a pressure slab was engineered to make the bottom of the building waterproof. The design initially failed causing a water leakage. The solution was to drill below the pressure slab and pump in bentonite sludge to seal the building. When another subcontractor drilled through our duct bank containing five conduits and several conductors, sludge began pouring out of the service entrance raceways. It took the crew approximately two weeks to repair the damage, however even with the setback, they were able to meet the permanent power deadline for the project.
Al Comstock, Superintendent, tailing out electrical box Brian Loertscher, Journeyman, wiring VFD
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P R O F E S S I O N A L D E V E L O P M E N T TRAINING WEEK TO BE HELD IN OKLAHOMA
The Tulsa training week dates have been finalized. Training will be held in Oklahoma on October 12-16 at our Tulsa office, as well as the Warren CAT Building: 3601 N. Garnett Rd., Tulsa, OK 74116
To minimize the travel costs associated with attending a training week, employees are encouraged to attend one of the training weeks offered local to their job assignment.
Enrollment is open for the Wisconsin (July), Kansas (August), and Tulsa (October) training weeks. Training schedules are available on the L&D SharePoint site (requires network access) or by contacting [email protected].
Faith Technologies is excited to announce its new internal Electronic Systems Technician (EST) Training Program! Beginning in Fall of 2015, all new Level 1 EST apprentices will begin participating in the internal training program. Current EST apprentices (entering Levels 2-4 in Fall 2015) will remain in their existing program for the duration of their apprenticeship.
Why does Faith Technologies have an internal EST Training Program?With an internal training program, Faith Technologies can incorporate training that includes Standard Operating Procedures, as well as allow individuals to focus on a career path that provides specialized development in areas of interest. The core training will provide a well-rounded systems training for all apprentices, while supporting individual strengths and skills through customized employee development.
How does it work?Apprentices in the internal training program attend school throughout the year at one of a Faith Technologies’ branch offices. The training program is a three year program culminating with the BICSI Technician exam. Apprentices are paid labor to attend class.
Does this affect electrical apprentices?No, electrical apprentices will continue in the program they are already attending. New electrical apprentices will continue to utilize the company’s internal electrical apprenticeship program.
How do I sign up?Interested helpers should contact their project manager to seek approval to apply for the program. After approval is granted, the employee should contact Lindsay Derencius, Apprenticeship Administrator, at 800.677.1506, extension 9838 or [email protected] to go through the application process.
FAITH LAUNCHES NEW EST TRAINING PROGRAM!
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B E N E F I T S & W E L L N E S S P R O G R A M S LIFE’S LITTLE MOMENTSAs you experience those big and small life events during the year, remember to contact the benefits department to make coverage changes and/or update your information. Examples of life events may include:
• Births/Adoptions• Marriage• Divorce• Enrolling in other coverage• Loss of other coverage• Change in spouse’s employment• Dependent child reaches age 26
Changes to your benefits or information may include enrolling in or dropping coverage, adding or removing dependents, changing your flexible spending election, updating if your spouse has other coverage available to them, updating emergency contact information, marital status, or beneficiaries. There is only a 30-day window following a life event to make changes to your insurance coverage.
UW HEALTH JOINS UNITED HEALTHCARE NETWORKUW Health and UnitedHealthcare have established a new multi-year relationship. This means that now all of our employees and their families enrolled in the Faith medical plan will have in-network access to all UW Health facilities and physicians effective May 1, 2015.
UW Health is an academic health center associated with the University of Wisconsin-Madison and provides access to more than 1,300 physicians in 98 specialties.
If you have any questions about how to find a provider, you can contact customer service:
Alliance Network: 800.223.4139• Includes employees who reside in the WI counties of Adams, Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Grant, Green, Iowa, Jefferson, Juneau, Lafayette, Richland, Rock, Sauk, and Walworth.
United Healthcare Choice Plus Network: 800.716.2826• All other employees inside and outside of WI
Contact the Benefits Department with changes or questions:• [email protected] or 800.677.1506, extension 9845• [email protected] or 800.677.1506, extension 9912
HAVE QUESTIONS?
I N T H E N E W S
EC&M | MARCH 19, 2015
“Five Trends for electrical contractors in the Healthcare Market”Vice President Michael Bowman addresses the improvements in the economy and how they are causing the healthcare construction industry to grow rapidly.
Click here to read the full article.
BIZ TIMES | MARCH 9, 2015
“Four Reasons to Invest in a High Potential Program”Jill Hermans, Director of Learning and Development, outlines the power of a well-developed high-potential program for developing an organization’s top talent.
Click here to read the full article.
Q U E S T I O N S W I T H C H I E F E X E C U T I V E O F F I C E R
ASK MIKE
Q. How long is an employee eligible to receive the referral bonus from a successful employee referral?
A. Employees are eligible to receive the referral bonus for a 12-month period, so long as the referred employee remains in good standing, and the employee continues to serve as a mentor to the referred employee.
Q. What are the criteria to be considered for employment at Faith Technologies?
A. Our hiring process involves not only representatives from our human resources, but also the hiring manager (e.g. position supervisor), and may also include other team members. Together, we work to identify the most talented and qualified individuals for each position at Faith Technologies. Not everyone who applies will be selected. It is dependent upon each individual’s skills, experience, compensation needs, and cultural fit. We seek to hire the people best suited to the roles.
We are currently hiring at all levels, so if you know of someone who has great work ethics and could fit within Faith Technologies’ culture, please encourage them to apply. Applicants can view open positions and apply by visiting: www.faithtechnologies.com/careers.
For a comprehensive list of questions to Ask Mike and their corresponding answers, visit Faith’s SharePoint site (requires network access), or My Employment site under communication > M3 communication.
HAVE A QUESTION?
Please submit your questions, comments, or feedback to [email protected]. Questions will be addressed via email with the specific individual and/or shared during the next M3 meeting.
FEATURED POSITIONS
Mission Critical (Traveling) Journeyman – Pryor, OKCome experience Oklahoma! The ideal candidates must be able to work in a large, diverse environment with little to no supervision. Data Center experience is a plus. An Oklahoma Journeyman’s license, or a reciprocal state license, is strongly preferred. Please click here for more information.
Technical Training Consultant/Electrical Apprenticeship Instructor – Neenah, WIThis position is responsible for the successful implementation and delivery of Learning & Development Technical and/or trade-related training and services, including our in-house electrical apprenticeship program. This includes: coordination and facilitation of classes, design and development of technical or trade-related curriculum, jobsite audits, and on-site/jobsite coaching and training. Please click here for more information.
Logistics Specialist – Neenah, WI This position is responsible for the transportation/movements of tools, assemblies and materials to and from various jobsites. This position will focus on delivering all items to the point of use. They will need to operate as a point of contact for any and all matters specific to Faith projects and end users. This person will have assigned duties at each project’s location according to the project’s needs. A general understanding of Lean and 80/20 concepts would be beneficial. Please click here for more information.
For a complete list of open positions, visit faithtechnologies.com/careers. Any employment-related questions can be directed to [email protected].
Hiring & Mentoring ProgramWe’re always looking for more talented people to join us! You know what it takes to succeed at Faith, so why not take a look at the people you know? You could help them get a great job, while adding even more talent to Faith’s outstanding team.
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A R O U N D F A I T H T E C H N O L O G I E S
Alan Meuler, General AssemblyAndrey Krisher, Assistant Project Manager InternAnthony Gasper, Helper Subjourneyman Barry Lance, JourneymanBranden Forst, Helper Subjourneyman Brianna Clark, Human Resources CoordinatorBryan Robertson, Electrical Engineer-Level 2Christa Deckard-Harris, ReceptionistChristina Sebol, Human Resources CoordinatorChristine Mendoza, Corporate Insurance ManagerChristopher Calewarts, Helper-Level 0Christopher Harvey, Service Technician- Level 1Christopher Kinser, Assistant Project ManagerChristy Glocke, Payroll ManagerCrystal Kirchner, Operations Accounting ManagerDalton Kincade, Field Support SpecialistDavid Delfosse, Group ManagerDontay Harper, Helper Subjourneyman Floyd Townsend, Interim JourneymanGregory Buss, Helper Subjourneyman Jack Xiong, General AssemblyJesse Bandemer, Specialty Systems Helper- Level 0Joel Parker, Interim JourneymanJohn Patterson, JourneymanJonathan Madson, General AssemblyJosef Turcotte, Tower Technician IJoseph Canney, Superintendent/Onsite PMJustin Kimball, Helper-Level 0
Kerry Morton, JourneymanKevin Arber, Assistant Project ManagerLarry Jenkins, ForemanMichael Bennett, JourneymanMiles Stillwell, Tower Technician IIIPaul Payne, Quality Control ManagerPeter Bos, Electrical Controls EngineerPhillip Lancaster, Helper-Level 0Robert Knox, ForemanRobert Moore, JourneymanRonald Gaston, Helper-Level 0Samuel Cole, JourneymanThomas Schwarz, Interim JourneymanTimothy Flesher, Interim JourneymanTina Boucher, Office AssistantTroy Pia, JourneymanWayne Parker, Interim JourneymanWilliam Cates, ForemanWilliam Howell, Helper-Level 0Willie Carmichael, VDC ModelerZachary Earhart, Electrical Engineer Intern
WELCOME Please take a moment to welcome the newest members of the Faith team!
Adam Wallander, EstimatorAmy Stawski, DOT Compliance SpecialistAnthony Dohr, General SuperintendentAnthony Schraufnagel, ForemanBrandon Roberts, Interim JourneymanBrooke Giordana, VDC ModelerCharmaine Banks, CAD Technician-Level 2Corey Stachowiak, Associate Contracts AdministratorDaniel Thiele, Associate Project ManagerEric Deering, Vice President of Preconstruction ManagementErik Gliniecki, SuperintendentFabian Aguilar, SuperintendentGeorge Pagel, General SuperintendentGregory Gevers, Industrial Group ManagerGuillermo Trevino, Interim JourneymanJames Berlingeri, SuperintendentJason Ferge, Estimator-Level 2Jeremy Kelley, Logistics ManagerJohn Tullis, ForemanJohn Carter, VDC Senior DetailerJoshua Kaphingst, Value Stream LeaderJoshua Dodge, Interim JourneymanLori Jore, Preconstruction ManagerMatthew Sabee, Group Manager- Mission CriticalMichael Steinberg, Electrical EngineerRobert Koldos, Preconstruction Manager
ON THE MOVE Faith Technologies is excited to announce the following changes within the team!
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UMR• Teladoc: 800-835-2362, www.teladoc.com• Customer Service: 800-716-2826, www.umr.com• 24/7 Nurse Line: 877-950-5083, Pin 197 • Disease & Maternity Management: 866-494-4502
Delta Dental800-236-3712www.deltadentalwi.com
UHC - Vision800-638-3120www.myuhcvision.com
MetLife (to file a disability claim and/or Family Medical Leave)877-638-8262
Faith Technologies Crisis Line866-324-8585
Prudential Retirement 877-778-2100www.prudential.com/online/retirement
Employee Assistance Program800-511-3920www.members.mhn.com; Web ID/Company Code: metlife3
My Employment WebsiteTo log in: www.faithtechnologies.com• Click Employee Login on the bottom of the screen.• Click Faith Technologies - My Employment.• Sign in or click New User button.• Click Get Started under My Benefits/Safety/Wellness.
Confidential Fraud Hotline Signius/AnswerNet• Call 888-250-2398• Email [email protected]• Fax 866-332-2699 (list Faith Technologies in the fax)• Mail to: AnswerNet, Attn: SOX Representative, 8915 Night Road, Houston, TX 77054
Wellness Program AdministratorAlyssa Kwasny, 920-751-9815 or [email protected]
Benefits Department Leslie Swinford, 920-751-9845 or [email protected]
Beth Ebben, 920-751-9912 or [email protected]
EMPLOYEE RESOURCES
VALUES
MISSION
• Safety• Character
• Excellence• Merit
• Focus• Teamwork
Making our customers and ourselves better through passion, practical solutions and the relentless pursuit of perfection.
Congratulations to the following employees celebrating their 5, 10, 15, 20, & 25 year anniversaries!
Steve Vandenack 25
Jeff Schmit 20
Paul Chapin 20
John Kutner 15
Josh Mielke 15
Jay Skarban 15
Jason Eiting 15
Ivan Peric 15
Tim Steward 15
Ted Krisher 10
Paul Rusch 10
Manny Fakkas 10
Tyson Grantham 10
Chris Gowin 10
Chris Stenelli 10
Michael Ring 5
Ryan Ebert 5
Kyle Miller 5
Regan Riehl 5
EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARIES
A R O U N D F A I T H T E C H N O L O G I E S