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S & B Craft Hiring Departments

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:18:23 GMT

Deer Park, Texas Office 1805 Center St. Deer Park, Tx 77536 Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 7:30 - 5:00, Friday 7:30-11:00 Steve Oler 713-845-7954 Craft Personnel Manager Virgie Green 713-845-7955 Senior Recruiter Stephanie Harper 713-845-7957 Recruiter James Farmer 713-845-7942 Recruiter Danny Keen 713-845-7989 Recruiter Stephanie Adamson 713-845-7946 Processor Jazmin Rodriguez 713-845-7950 Processor Ronnie Balentine 713-845-7947 Training and Development Coordinator Aleandra Hyek 713-845-7958 Trainer Port Arthur, Texas Hiring Office 8779 9th Avenue Port Arthur, Tx 77642 Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 7:00 - 5:00 Eduardo Salazar 409-722-1444 Recruiter Mary Ann Farmer 409-722-1444 Recruiter

S & B Craft Hiring Locations

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:17:38 GMT

Main Office
1805 Center Street
Deer Park, Texas 77536
(713) 845-7950

Port Arthur, Texas Hiring Office
8779 9th Avenue
Port Arthur, TX 77642
409-722-1444

S & B Jobs Available

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:15:56 GMT

Please Contact Numbers Listed for more information. If you would like to send us your resume or you have any questions regarding these jobs, you may do so to craftjobs@sbec.com. Please, send your resume only one time unless your contact information or the information within the resume has changed. Thank you for your cooperation.Houston, TX Area: Project Job Location Estimated Duration Craft Wages Helper Wages Welders Sched. Hours Incentive Pay Per Diem Crafts Needed PL Propylene Pasadena, TX April 2010 $23.00- $26.00 $14.00-$19.00 $28.00 5-10's N/A N/A Contact Center St Office (713) 845-7950 Port Aurthur, TX Project Job Location Estimated Duration Craft Wages Helper Wages Combo Welders Sched. Hours Incentive Pay Per Diem Crafts Needed Motiva Port Arthur, TX ON HOLD $22.00-$24.00 $13.00-$19.00 $26.50 48hrs 4-10s 1-8 N/A N/A Contact Eduardo Salazar (409) 722-1444 Mont Belvieu, TX: Project Job Location Estimated Duration Craft...

OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:48:03 GMT

S & B Engineers and Constructors, Ltd. successfully completed the final stage in its application to OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program better known as VPP. VPP is the premier recognition of a company's safety and health management programs and systems. This designation and posting of the trademark-registered logo tells the industry that we have a safety program and safe worksites that maintain the highest standard for workplace safety. VPP is so highly renowned that safety professionals across the country and thousands of executive managers of refineries, chemical plants, and manufacturers identify this program as being the highest level of recognition and achievement in the safety arena. Of the hundreds of thousands of companies in the U.S., only about 2,000 have received acceptance into VPP. S & B's acceptance not only marks a highpoint in that a construction company is accepted, but that S & B was accepted as a Mobile Workforce and accepted at the Star level, the highest level of...

The OSHA Challenge Program

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:59:31 GMT

OSHA Created the Challenge program as a means to help companies improve their safety programs along with guidance towards applying for VPP. S & B Engineers and Constructors, Ltd. Is one of a handful of companies in the country that is an Administrator in the OSHA Challenge program. Pictured with Jimmy Slaughter, Jr. and Dr. Brookshire is Joe Reina, Assistant Regional Administrator for OSHA’s Regions VI office (i.e., the OSHA office that is responsible for New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas).

For more information on OSHA Challenge and a list of Administrators and Participants, go to www.osha.gov/dcsp/vpp/challenge.html.

Systems

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:05:34 GMT

With our integrated project systems we allow owners instant access to “real time” project status. iPIMS^® is S & B’s competitive edge for managing project information. Due to the increasing need for electronic information, we have designed a system to store, retrieve, distribute, view, collaborate, and mark-up electronic information and documents. iPIMS^® does this with a familiar and comfortable environment through a web interface. This information is available anytime and anywhere in the world via an internet connection and a web browser. Real-time data is available 7 days/week, 365 days/year to all project stakeholders for retrieval or collaboration. User logins and security administration for iPIMS^® is governed by published S & B internet use policies.

Progress Energy - Hines Energy Complex - Power Block 4

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 21:42:14 GMT

The team of S & B and Kiewit Power Engineers (KPE) provided engineering, procurement, and construction for the Power Block 4 (PB4) project. S & B and KPE executed this EPC combined cycle project located near Bartow, Florida as a joint venture entity.

This was a 582 megawatt combined cycle power plant utilizing a 2x1 dual fuel GE 7FA gas turbine with GE D11 steam turbine and triple pressure Nooter/Eriksen heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs).

S & B was responsible for overall management of the project as well as purchasing and construction.

Detailed engineering, construction support, and start-up/ commissioning management were provided by Kiewit Power Engineers.

Projects Performed Prior to 2000

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:44:42 GMT

Shell Chemical/Air Liquide American Corporation – Geismar, Louisiana FEL scope development and estimate for an 80 megawatt cogeneration facility utilizing two GE FR6Bs. Solvay – Deer Park, Texas Scope development and conceptual estimate for a 20 megawatt cogeneration facility. Shell Deer Park Refinery – Deer Park, Texas OSBL EPC contract for interconnecting steam, water, electrical, and essential utilities between cogeneration unit and central plant. Union Carbide Corporation – Seadrift, Texas EPC contract for a 110 megawatt combined cycle plant utilizing GE FR6Bs. Crown-Zellerbach – St. Francisville, Louisiana EPC contract for a 45 megawatt cogeneration plant utilizing ABB CT to generate 300,000 pounds an hour of steam. Disney Reedy Creek Improvement District – Lake Buena, Florida EPC contract for a 40 megawatt combined cycle plant utilizing GE aero-derivative combustion turbine. Shell Western Production, Inc. – Bakersfield, California Multiple cogeneration...

Equistar Chemicals, LP/Reliant Energy - Congeneration Unit Interconnecting Piping

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:31:25 GMT

Equistar was involved in a joint effort with Reliant Energy to build and operate a cogeneration facility near their Channelview plant. The facility produces approximately 800 megawatts of electricity and Equistar receives power from the plant, both in Channelview and at most of its Texas facilities.

The Channelview facility also receives all its "on-purpose" 1,500 pound and 600 pound steam from this plant. Equistar was responsible for all Channelview modifications required to interface with the new cogeneration facilities. S & B’s scope was comprised of five projects, with the cogeneration interconnecting piping being the largest and most important since it was designed to provide distribution of steam to the Channelview facilities and exchange utilities with the cogeneration plant. The 1,500 pound steam distribution network is comprised of over 7,000 feet of custom P91 chrome pipe.

International Power on Behalf of Alstom Power - Midlothian, TX Project

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:31:08 GMT

This project, which was the 2001 Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) "Award Of Merit" winner, involved installation of two single shaft KA24-1 (GT-24) combustion turbine/generators, two triple pressure HP steam turbines, and an IP/LP steam turbine generator with associated auxiliaries. The project also required:

Fuel gas system with compression and preheat
De-mineralized water, feed water, and condensate systems
SCR ammonia storage and delivery system
Main and auxiliary transformers and breakers
45,000 feet of system piping
Commissioning

El Paso Energy - Tupelo Combined Cycle Power Plant - 2x1 M501G Project

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:30:51 GMT

S & B provided front-end engineering and a lump sum estimate for this nominal 700 megawatt electric power generating facility. The project consisted of two Mitsubishi Heavy Industries 501G, nominal 240 megawatt combustion turbine generators, two Deltak heat recovery steam generators, and one MHI nominal 235 megawatt steam turbine generator. The job began as engineering only and was then to be converted to an EPC project but was later cancelled.

Sargent & Lundy, LLC was our design engineering subcontractor for the thermal island.

City of Lakeland, FL - McIntosh Plant Unit 5 - Combined Cycle Conversion Project

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:30:35 GMT

This project involved conversion of a 230 megawatt Siemens Westinghouse 501G combustion turbine to a nominal 350 megawatt combined cycle facility.

The thermal island equipment provided by Siemens-Westinghouse and installed by S & B included a 120 megawatt axial flow steam turbine generator and a triple pressure 1,800 PSIG/1,050 degree F Nooter/Eriksen heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) with selective catalytic reduction system.

S & B also performed the engineering, procurement, and construction of the balance of plant including:

An 8-cell cooling tower
Circulating water pumps and piping to condenser
Closed condensate cooling water system with titanium heat exchanger
Multi-story control room/shop/warehouse building
Managed subcontract for 300 foot concrete stack

Duke Energy - South Houston Green Power - Natural Gas Project

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:30:19 GMT

Duke Energy (formerly Cinergy Solutions) joint ventured with BP to create South Houston Green Power to operate the existing steam and electric generating facility at BP’s refining and chemical complex in Texas City, Texas. S & B was then selected by South Houston Green Power to construct the state-of-the-art natural gas fired cogeneration unit at the BP refinery. The project included installation of three GE Frame 7FA combustion turbines, three Deltak supplementary fired heat recovery steam generators, and a Dresser Rand non-condensing steam turbine. This facility now produces nominally 700 megawatts of electricity and approximately 2,500,000 pounds an hour of medium pressure steam. Detailed engineering and procurement of engineered items was subcontracted to Burns and Roe, with overall project management, all construction activities, and bulk material procurement by S & B. Our commitment to safety was realized when construction activities reached over 1 million work hours...

Progress Energy - Hines Energy Complex - Power Block 3

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:29:35 GMT

The team of S & B and Kiewit Power Engineers (KPE) provided engineering, procurement, and construction for the 580 megawatt Power Block 3 (PB3) project. S & B and KPE executed this EPC combined cycle project located near Bartow, Florida as a joint venture entity.

The project comprised installation of two Siemens Westinghouse 501FD dual fuel combustion turbines, two Nooter/Eriksen triple pressure heat recovery steam generators with SCR, and a Siemens Westinghouse HE steam turbine.

Power Block 3 was integrated into existing Power Blocks 1 and 2 with consideration for additional future power blocks. S & B provided overall project management and purchasing and had construction responsibility.

Power Projects

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:29:02 GMT

Below is a listing of previous power projects executed by S & B Engineers and Constructors, Ltd. Click the link for more information. Progress Energy Hines Energy Complex Power Block 4 Progress Energy Hines Energy Complex Power Block 3 Duke Energy (formerly Cinergy Solutions) South Houston Green Power EPC Natural Gas Project City of Lakeland, Florida McIntosh Plant Unit 5 EPC Combined Cycle Conversion Project El Paso Energy Tupelo Combined Cycle Power Plant 2x1 M501G EPC Project International Power (formerly American National Power) on Behalf of Alstom Power Midlothian, Texas Project 500 Megawatt Unit Equistar Chemicals, LP/Reliant Energy Cogeneration Unit EPC Interconnecting Piping Project Projects Prior to 2000

Power Division Management

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:28:25 GMT

Rodney Johnson

Vice President - Business Development

Robert Buddingh

Manager - Projects

Dick Frazar

Vice President - Operations Power Division

Contact S & B Power Division

S & B Craft Hiring Policies

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:28:17 GMT

Excellent People Wanted! S & B maintains a workforce of the finest, safest, and most qualified personnel and craftspeople. If you...are drug free are safety-focused have the desire to work have experience in the construction industry You may consider joining an atmosphere of excellence by becoming a part of the S & B team! All of our craftspeople possess the skills proven necessary to perform the work for which they are hired. All Journeyman crafts have successfully completed the written component of an approved skill assessment. The assessment verifies knowledge of the subject matter within a particular craft therefore the defined cut score for that craft must be met. Journeyman are also required to take NCCER Standardized Craft Training Program and we proudly recognize our employees' participation. All Structural and Combination pipe welders have been appropriately assessed while performing specific welds as outlined by each individual jobsite. ...

Workforce

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:04:24 GMT

Staffing Projects with the Industry’s Best Craft Professionals: Craft Employees - maintained through a database of over 35,000 craft professionals from 48 states and 2 territories. Core Group – Field Supervisors maintain a core group of key team members for all disciplines Benefit Packages – Available for all Craft Employees Safest Contractor – S & B is the safest contractor in the industry. As a result of our attention to safety, we attract and retain the best craft employees in the industry. Site Management – Experienced, long-tenured staff trained in the latest supervisory skills and technology. S & B has a commitment to maintaining a skilled workforce and providing training to our employee base before, during and after every project. How we maintain a skilled workforce: NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) – S & B has certified master trainers on staff to administer training programs. Pre-employment skills to task matching....

Construction Expertise

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:02:05 GMT

Our expertise in construction services includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Early Planning with Engineering
Constructability
Schedule Development
Estimate Development
Preliminary Lifting Studies
Overall Construction Execution Planning
Heavy Rigging and Lift Studies
Interfacing with Owner/Plant Project Team
Project Safety – developing a culture
QA/QC – Planning and Inspection
Recruiting Plan
Execution of Construction Activity
Direct Hire and Subcontract
Testing and Pre-Commissioning of the Work
Commissioning Assistance if Requested

Why S & B

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:49:17 GMT

S & B offers excellent compensation, world-class benefits and a challenging and enjoyable work environment.

Qualified professionals are encouraged to forward a resume and salary history to:

S & B Engineers and Constructors, Ltd.

Attn: KHM

P.O. Box 266245

Houston, TX 77207-6245

Email: employment@sbec.com

Fax: (713) 645-4347

Or post your resume online.