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1st Quarter 2015

Sasol LCCP Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Planning Makes Perfect . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Building Their Futures . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Cajun Industries Soccer Complex . . . . 3 Running Together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Chevron Pascagoula T/A – 15-011 . . . . 4

Safety Gets A New Rap . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Wally Pontiff Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Cajun Industries Signs a Statement . . 6 Chris Jacob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Under One Roof Update . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Employee Milestones This Quarter . . . 8Safety Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Benefits Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Employee Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Hazard/Near Miss Award Program . . 11Cajun’s Fall 2014 Graduates . . . . . . . . 12A Special Tribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12All Aboard the “Poly Train” . . . . . . . . 13Management Corner . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15

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In late March, Louisiana state officials and Sasol executives gathered to conduct a

“ground breaking” ceremony on what is slated to be one of the largest manufacturing investments in Louisiana’s history. This world-scale chemical project will include a first phase $8.1 billion ethane cracker and six separate chemical manufacturing units and a larger second phase, a $14 billion gas-to-liquids plant.

With site work and pile driving activities in full swing, Cajun is leading the way in terms of construction quality and safety. Cajun Constructors has excavated and hauled off over 345,000 cubic yards of spoils, installed 100,000 tons of limestone and installed 175,000 cubic yards of lime stabilized clay, looking forward to its first concrete pour (700 cubic yards) scheduled for May 15th. Cajun Deep Foundations has driven over 1,150 piles

in Unit 50 alone and is on schedule to be finished in Unit 50 by mid-May. The crews will then transition to Units 60 and 63. To date, Cajun has completed over 232,835 safe work hours. This is a significant accomplishment considering the site currently has 80 dump trucks and 230 pieces of equipment.

Kevin Rodrigue (site superintendent) and Joey Goscha (project manager) have divided the project into three separate areas. Each of these areas has its own project superintendent and on-site project manager. The first area includes Unit 50 and will be led by Darin Benoit and Adam Zayor. The second area, Units 60 and 63, will be led by Wayne Duckworth and Wayne Litton. The third and largest area, Unit 20, the cooling tower, and all off-site utilities, will be led by Steve Henderson and Chris Clement.Cajun’s on-site scheduling department,

headed by Brian Montgomery, has scheduled over 5,000 activities and has produced initial schedules for Unit 50, the storm water system and the 627’ cooling tower.

With the help of Cajun’s lead programmer Kelly Fedric, Cajun was able to modify Timelink’s coding structure to track man-hours spent by work package and work type. Essentially, what Cajun has done is turn Timelink into something more than just a program to track time. It is now being used to gather hours by data type specified by the client. This enables Cajun to use the program as the foundation for all project controls calculations. Currently, Cajun has over 30 work packages and over 40 work disciplines. The implementation of this coding structure has given Cajun the ability to meet the client’s billing and tracking demands. Karl Daggett and Natalie Litton have been doing a great job using this data to invoice the client accurately and timely. Thanks to all the foremen for learning the new system and coding their timesheets correctly. Also, thanks to Brandon Ruzicka, Erika Goscha, Karl Daggett, Tiffany Keith, Sue Daggett and Lee Ryder for their work in making this possible.

Lance Walker | Assistant Project Manager Cajun Constructors, LLC

Adam Zayor | Assistant Project Manager Cajun Constructors, LLC

Sasol LCCP Update

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Planning Makes Perfect at CF Industries

In June 2014, CF Industries approached Cajun Constructors, LLC to help with its Expansion Capacity Project U1300 Cooling Tower and U1410 Master Control Center Building. The start dates of these structures had fallen behind schedule and were critical to the completion of the overall project. Cajun was asked to perform as a lump sum contractor in the middle of a very large and ongoing T&M project with major pressure from CF to complete the U1300 Cooling Tower Base Slab/Basin and U1410 MCC slab by the critical milestone date of October 31st.

One of the biggest challenges early on was

the limited time Cajun was given to submit

a lump sum proposal, devise an execution

plan and prepare for mobilization. Cajun’s

estimating and management team of Chris

Clement, Wayne Litton, Marty Brodnax, Tim

Willis, Troy Lake and Jim Mejeur started

planning early, which allowed the field team

to hit the ground running once the project was

awarded. Their work included planning the

required sheet pile shoring and excavation

for the 20’ deep cooling tower sump

and basin, formwork for the 18’ tall

sump and sloping basin walls (which

included both double sided wall forms

and single sided wall forms against

sheet piles) and the execution of the

multi-level cooling tower.

Due to the complexity and size of

the structures and the demanding

schedule, work sequence planning

was critical. As a result, Cajun’s field team

included multiple superintendents assigned to

particular areas of the cooling tower and MCC

on both day and night shifts. Cajun’s field

team members were Steve Henderson - site

manager, Brandan Meyers – cooling tower

sheet pile and excavation superintendent,

Chris Reed - MCC superintendent, Mike

Kenney - surveyor and MCC superintendent,

Robert Lively - cooling tower base slab

superintendent, Jeff Stanchfield - cooling

tower east basin superintendent, Chris

Stanchfield - cooling tower west basin

superintendent, Scotty Hebert - cooling tower

sump superintendent (day shift), and Matt

Robert - cooling tower sump superintendent

(night shift). Field support included Jake

Aucoin - assistant project manager, David

Boyd - QA/QC manger, Tanya Boyd – clerk and

Larry Fiesler – safety manager.

Cajun’s overall scope included five structures; U1300 Cooling Tower, U1410 MCC, U1510

Piperack, U1512 Piperack and U1320 Chemical Dosing Station. Cajun was responsible for installation of 300 LF of permanent 50’ long sheet piles, installation and removal of 450 LF of temporary 50’ long sheet piles, 16,575 CY of excavation, installation of 1,124 tons of rebar, placement of 9,625 CY structural concrete,

placement of 10,032 CY sand backfill, and installation of 3,385 CY flowfill backfill.

The well-developed plan allowed Cajun to place the cooling tower base slab/basin and MCC slab on November 3rd and 4th despite multiple weather delays. Cajun successfully completed the remaining scope in early February, 2015 with zero incidents or injuries while working 107,120 man-hours.

Jacob Reichert | Project Manager Cajun Constructors, LLC


Building Their Futures

Students from Zachary High School recently competed in the ABC Pelican High School Craft Competition and Skills USA State Competition.

Zachary’s welding team placed third overall out of 15 at the ABC competition, and the carpentry team competed over three days at the Skills USA event. Of special note, junior Keidrick Hayes was one of eight competitors that passed X-ray testing of his weld at 100%.

Zachary High School Principal, Joe LeBlanc, stated, “our welding program is an established program that has been incredibly successful since its inception, due to the dedication of our instructor and our industry sponsors.

Our carpentry program is in its beginning stages, but we are already bragging about the program around the school district.”

Cajun Industries’ partnership with ABC goes further than just funding craft training. We have partnered with area high schools to provide assistance, classroom visits, guest lectures, construction career information and materials to support the

students in their learning.

“None of our programs would be possible without the help we receive through the partnerships we share with industry based companies. Cajun Industries’ involvement with supporting our carpentry

and welding classes not only helps us supply the materials but has enabled us to be involved in programs outside our school and community that allow us to ‘show off’ a little as we compete against other schools in ABC and Skills USA competitions. Cajun’s commitment goes a long way in making that possible for our kids and for that we can never be thankful enough,” said LeBlanc.

“You should see the pride in these students’ eyes when they are competing and then when I hand them a Cajun Industries ball cap, they are floating on cloud nine! They are part of the Cajun family,” states Cajuns

Industries’ work force development manager Chris Newton.

Cajun is proud to sponsor and encourage young people in our community.

Cajun is excited to announce that construction has begun on a new world class soccer complex in Gonzales, Louisiana. Jason Garrison is leading the team to score with seven fields each measuring 330’ x 220’. The project will also include a large borrow pond. The

gravel from the pond will be used to fill in the fields. Foundation work is slated to be completed by May, and field work will be finished by October of 2015. Cajun would like to thank its participating partners H&E Equipment, Bottom Line Equipment, Better Pumps and Solutions and Kent Trucking with the development of the complex.

Gonzales Soccer Club will name the park Cajun Industries Soccer Complex.

Cajun Industries Soccer Complex


Safety starts with the people, and it is the

people who make the program work. Fluor

Technip Integrated is aware of the importance

of this and has recognized one of Cajun’s

team members, Alonzo England, for his

commitment to safety. He was “spotlighted”

two weeks ago for his outstanding safety

practices. Sasol safety is quoted as saying

“Alonzo goes out of his way every morning

to conduct strong and effective tool box talks.

His tool box talks are like a coach addressing

a team at halftime, inspiring them to make the

big win. Thanks to Alonzo England’s actions,

we know that his flagging crew is ready for

a fresh start every day.” Cajun would like to

thank Alonzo England and everybody on site

for their stellar safety performance.Lance Walker | Assistant Project ManagerCajun Constructors, LLC

SAFETY FIRSTRunning Together

Once again, Cajun took to the pavement

to participate in the 2015 Providence

Corporate Cup. The event included hundreds

of local companies who showed that corporate

camaraderie, unity, employee health and

happiness are priorities here in the Capital

City. Over a thousand athletes, company

employees, family and friends participated as

individuals or as teams in a 5K (3.1 mile) race

course throughout downtown Baton Rouge.

Food, drink, musical entertainment and other

amenities were provided to all participants at

a post-race party.

The Providence Corporate Cup honored

Cajun with the 1st place award for the

most creative t-shirt. The design will be

incorporated into the next year’s race

theme.

Pictured: Winning t-shirt design for Cajun.

Chevron Pascagoula has been

a great client for many years, allowing

Cajun to maintain a consistent presence

in the refinery from 2008 to 2014.

Cajun was awarded the civil portion of

the 62 Plant March, 2015 turnaround.

This is the first turnaround that Cajun

will plan and execute without its typical

presence in the refinery.

Through in depth planning and a solid

contact base, Cajun accepted the

challenge of hiring manpower to fill a

day and night shift with a work schedule

of 7/12s for a three week duration.

The Win Job Center Office out of

Pascagoula, MS has served the local

business community and refinery

base with training and job searching

assistance for many years. This facility

was kind enough to offer Cajun two

suitable processing areas to interview

and make job offers.

Twenty craftsmen were hired on

February 20th and February 23rd at the

WIN Job Center – MS, allowing selected

craft people to drive in from surrounding

areas to accommodate the necessary

hiring process. Cajun hired 83% of

the project man-power from previously

employed individuals.

Cajun’s reputation as a valued employer

is evident in the number of people who

want to work for our company.

Ryan Galiano | Recruiter Cajun Constructors, LLC

Chevron Pascagoula T/A – 15-011


We have all heard the songs, and if you haven’t, you should. Christopher Owens, a laborer on the NAG Project in Baytown, TX, is making a name for himself. Christopher is a rapper. That’s right, a rapper. His witty lyrics and creative artistry have garnered the attention of upper management within Cajun and have garnered the attention of the oil and gas giant, ExxonMobil.

Exxon enlisted Chris to create a “safety awareness” rap that is now being used internationally for Exxon’s safety awareness campaign. His lyrics have reached ears from California to Singapore and have touched many more in between.

When asked why he started writing music about jobsites he responded saying, “It started off as humorous entertainment and then traveled up the chain of command to everyone in the Houston Office and Louisiana. I really just thought it would be something funny for

my friends to laugh at. Then I got a chance to take some safety training courses while I was out at Celanese and learned more about safety culture. Cajun’s safety culture is one of the best. Then I came over to the NAG site, and I guess Exxon heard about it and wanted me to write a song about safety for them. I didn’t realize it would end up across the world.”

Chris has written seven songs for Cajun. Some of them are: Safety First, If You Can’t Do the Job Safe, Staying Hydrated and Last Minute Risk Assessment. Chris said he inherited his musical talent form his aunt, who was a rapper in Clear Lake, TX.

Pictured: Christopher Owens, Rap Artist

SAFETY GETS A NEWSAFETY GETS A NEWRAP

The Wally Pontiff, Jr . Foundation was established in memory of the 21 year old student athlete, whose life ended unexpectedly. Wallace V. Pontiff, Jr. (Wally) was a tremendous student-athlete who finished high on the LSU baseball career list for hits (9th, 254), doubles (tied for 7th, 49) and batting average (10th, .344). As a true freshman, Wally made a huge impact on the Tigers’ 2000 national championship team, starting in 27 games. In 2001, Wally clinched a permanent starting position at third base and earned first-team all-SEC recognition. He would go on to play in every game except one in his sophomore and junior seasons. Being a natural leader,

Wally was elected as the Tigers’ 2002 team captain, where he helped LSU battle back from a 16-12 start to finish 28-12. Wally was selected in the Major League Baseball Draft by Oakland Athletics after his junior year.

In the classroom, Wally was just as successful, becoming a member of the 2001 and 2002 SEC academic honor roll with a 3.25 GPA in Biological Sciences. He was also named to the 2002 All-District Academic Team, one of only five LSU players to earn such distinction.

To honor Wally’s legacy, the Wally Pontiff, Jr. Baseball Classic is held each year to raise money and gifts for charities and non-profit organizations throughout Louisiana. Wally Pontiff, Jr. often volunteered in his community and would be proud to know that the proceeds of the classic help local baseball teams buy uniforms and equipment, build batting cages and other benefits. Cajun participated in this year’s

classic as an executive sponsor and had a fantastic showing of employees, family, friends and clients. An overall crowd of 10,842+ cheered the LSU Tigers on to an 8-6 victory over the Ragin’ Cajuns of Louisiana Lafayette. The National Anthem and God Bless America were sung by Laine Lonero, daughter of Mike and Renee Lonero.

Cajun Industries, LLC was honored to participate in this tribute to Wally.

Wally Pontiff Classic

Blake Mckee, Randy Attuso, Kenny Wolf, Andrew Achary and Mike Lonero (Top Row) Skylar Enlow, Cameron Toups, Jordan Reed, Hank Perrilloux and Jason Mejeur (Bottom Row)

The view from the pool section at Zephyrs field.

Caitlin Schesser | Administrative Assistant

Cajun Constructors, LLC


Cajun Industries Signs a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve

John Pugh of the Louisiana Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense office, announced that Cajun Industries signed a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve on Monday, March 9, 2015. The signing ceremony took place at Cajun Industries’ office in Baton Rouge. The statement of support signing was coordinated by Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve member Brittany Watkins.

With this Statement of Support, Cajun joins other employers in pledging that:

• We fully recognize, honor and enforce the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act (USERRA).

• Our managers and supervisors will have the tools they need to effectively manage those employees who serve in the Guard and Reserve.

• We appreciate the values, leadership and unique skills service members bring to the workforce and will encourage opportunities to hire Guardsmen, Reservists and Veterans.

• We will continually recognize and support our country’s service members and their families in peace, in crises and in war.

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve is a Department of Defense agency established in 1972 to develop and maintain employer support for Guard and Reserve service. ESGR

advocates relevant initiatives, recognizes outstanding support, increases awareness of applicable laws and resolves conflict between service members and employers. Paramount to ESGR’s mission is encouraging employment of Guardsmen and Reservists who bring integrity, global perspective and proven leadership to the civilian workforce.

Submitted by: Editor

These words remain on Chris Jacob’s office white board as words of encouragement, faith and conviction to all of us that worked with him. As Chris’s birthday, May 26th, and the day he left us, June 24th, approach, we would like to share the things we think and talk about every day at Cajun Deep Foundations with the rest of Chris’s Cajun family.

Chris spent 33 of his 52 years working with Cajun. Laborer, carpenter, equipment operator, field supervisor, general superintendent, estimator, senior project manager and drill shaft division manager were Chris’s titles throughout his professional career.

While working with Cajun Deep Foundations, Chris managed over 200 drill shaft projects that ranged from as little as one thousand dollars to millions of dollars. No job was too small for Chris’s undivided attention. Chris’s memberships included the Deep Foundations Institute (DFI), The International Association of Foundation Drilling

(ADSC) and Associated Builders and Contractors. Chris truly cared about employee well-being. Under his direction, Cajun received eight ADSC national awards for safety excellence

Chris was passionate about work, as he was always the first one in the office to start the coffee pot. He was just as passionate about his hobbies: NASCAR, RVing, motorcycle riding and, of course, cooking. We all loved Chris’s cooking. He entered several cooking events including the St. Jude BBQ Cook-Off and the ABC Jambalaya Cook-Off. According to Dane Lambert, “Chris made the most delectable white sauce lasagna.” Other co-workers remember his brisket, ribs, smoked chickens, seafood gumbo, white beans and peach cobbler.

We certainly miss his delectable fare and the experience that he brought to our team, but those of us that knew Chris well miss him for all the other things that he embodied - husband, father, leader, friend, strong will, teacher, adventurer,

hard worker, devoted and faithful. Chris and his wife, Christine Woodard Jacob, were married for 27 years.

Scott Callaway | Vice President Cajun Deep Foundations, LLC

““But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”—Matthew 6:33-34

Chris Jacob

Chris Jacob standing in front of his first Harley Davidson motorcycle – a Soft Tail Custom – during one of his many motorcycle trips to the Blue Ridge Parkway in Tennessee.

Seated: Ken Jacob CEO and President, Milton Graugnard Executive Vice President, Standing: John Pugh LA ESGR Chair, Todd Grigsby President, Brittany Watkins ESGR Area Chair and Chris Newton Workforce Development


Under One Roof UpdateCajun Industries Signs a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve

Construction and development of Cajun’s new

office building is moving along. The second

floor carpet and tile have been installed, and the

walls are receiving final coats of paint. Finish

products like cabinets and counters are being

placed in the offices and break rooms. Soon,

the lobby’s stainless steel and glass handrails

will be installed on the monumental staircase and catwalk. State-of-the-art light fixtures have been placed in an overlay fashion to contribute to the building’s theme.

On the first floor, the last of the lights are being placed, and the plumbing fixtures are being installed in the restrooms. The cloud ceilings are nearly complete, and individual offices are

ready for cabinets and carpet. The exterior site work has started with the removal of the existing concrete to make room for parking lot islands where light poles and trees will be placed. The sidewalks in the rear of the existing Deep Foundations building have been removed, and new ones have been placed closer to the building to make room for the new driveway.

The current move-in date is scheduled for early summer with final project completion

in late summer. The project has proved to be

uniquely challenging due to the sheer force

of the enormous construction footprint on

campus and the necessity for coordinated

phased work. The project team has made

every effort to mitigate challenges and to work

with Construction Services to minimize the

impact on campus. Once complete, the project

will showcase Cajun’s corporate identity and

promote collaboration amongst major operation

groups all “under one roof.”


5 Years Rogers Brooks

Ronnie Gonzales, Jr

Tyran Harris

Doug Huggins

Joey Jackson

Gavin Lucas

George Raymond

10 YearsGerald Harris, II

Kevin Simoneaux

David Stroud

15 YearsJohn Leduff

Kevin Rodrigue

20 YearsTroy Lake

25 YearsJimmie Jarvis

Employee Milestones

This Quarter

Safety CornerTHE TIME TO PREPARE FOR THE HEAT IS NOW

Working in areas with high temperatures adds extra stress to the body. This added stress can result in light to severe heat illnesses and in extreme cases, death. High temperature is not the only cause of these illnesses; other factors include physical work, inadequate fluid intake or medical conditions.

Factors that increase the risk of heat stress/illness include:

• Insufficient rest periods

• Inadequate fluid intake

• High humidity and high temperatures

• Clothing and PPE

• Physical condition and diet

• Prescribed medications and alcohol or drug use

Cajun provides 20 ways to help combat heat stress.

1. Evaluate each task for heat stress risk.

2. Acclimate workers to heat.

3. Circulate air using fans.

4. Monitor medication intake.

5. Shade portable toilets

6. Use a buddy monitoring system.

7. Mark coolers for rags and collar saturation.

8. Provide portable drinking water.

9. Use back-up coolers and water system.

10. Place heat stress sticker & signs.

11. Provide electrolytes daily (popsicles/fruit).

12. Provide shade (tents).

13. Provide sun visors for hard hats.

14. Use Pre-Task for reminder each day.

15. Air condition the lunch room.

16. Give structured breaks for water consumption.

17. Provide heat stress hatbox training.

18. Modified schedule (cooler work day times).

19. Schedule rotations for heavy work.

20. Limit caffeine and carbonated drinks.

If we combat the heat on our jobsites, we can reduce the likelihood of having a heat related incident. Work together on the jobsite, please!

Be Your Brother’s Keeper .

Also, don’t forget these tips when off the jobsite with family and friends.

Paul Higdon | Corporate Safety Coordinator Cajun Industries, LLC


Benefits Corner401(k) Plan:

Make a plan for retirement:Have you made a plan for retirement yet? The failure to plan

for retirement is indeed a plan; except it doesn’t have a happy

ending! Making a plan for retirement allows individuals to make

educated decisions on how much they need to save in order to

achieve their retirement goals. We encourage all employees to

make a plan for retirement and continuously monitor the progress.

Nationally, there has been a movement to bring awareness

that individuals and families are not saving enough to fulfill an

adequate retirement. Here are a couple of good tips to help you

start saving for a better retirement:

• Establish a financial plan. Do you know how much

you’ll need for retirement or how much you should

be saving? Visit with a local financial advisor, use

online retirement calculators, or call our 401(k) plan

advisors to assist. You can find helpful retirement

calculators by going to www.voyaretirementplans.

com and clicking on “My Retirement Outlook”.

• Consider increasing your 401(k) deduction by 1%

each year.

• Contribute a percentage of your pay each

week instead of a fixed dollar amount. You will

automatically save more when your pay increases.

Also, each time you earn a pay raise, add an extra

1 or 2 percent to your 401k deferral. If you earn a

2% pay raise and increase your 401(k) deferral by

1%, you still receive a raise and so does your 401k

deferral!

• Keep track of your spending. If you have to report

your spending to yourself on a monthly basis,

chances are you will think twice about spending

money on non-necessities.

• Stay away from high cost credit cards. A credit card

that carries a 20% interest rate can impact your

ability to save. A $5,000 balance on one of these

cards can cost you over $1,000 per year in interest

payments alone! Just think, that’s an extra $1,000

you could be saving for retirement.

Ultimately, it’s up to you to take your retirement seriously. Only you can make positive changes to your financial future. If you haven’t made a retirement plan, make 2015 the year that you make a plan and get headed in the right direction.

Looking Back…Looking Forward! The Russell 2000 was the leading index last month, outperforming the Dow, S&P and Nasdaq, gaining 1.57%; bringing its year-to-date performance to a +3.99%. The Dow finished the quarter at 17,776.12, the Nasdaq at 4,900.88 and the S&P at 2,067.89. It was truly an up-and-down month; the S&P went 28 days without consecutive gains until March 30th. That has only happened twice in the past 58 years. As of March 31, 2015:

% Change Year-to-Date 1 Yr Change 5 Yr Avg 10 Yr Avg

DJIA -0.26% 8.01% 12.75% 6.92%

NASDAQ 3.48% 16.72% 20.88% 14.51%

S&P 500 0.44% 10.44% 15.37% 7.52%

Real Yield 03/31 Rate 1 Year Ago 5 Yrs Ago 10 Yrs Ago

10 Yr TIPS 0.18% 0.60% 1.60% 1.79%

Sources: online.wsj.com, bigcharts.com, treasury.gov – 3.31.2015

Will stocks overcome widespread pessimism about this oncoming earnings season? With the dollar being so strong, S&P 500 earnings are truly challenged to surprise to the upside this quarter. While you cannot use the past to predict the future, bulls may be reassured by how the S&P has performed in recent Aprils. Over the past 10 years, its median advance has been 0.3% in the first half of the month and 1.8% in the second half of the month. Our 401(k) advisors will be happy to provide you tools to gain a better understanding of investments and your financial future.

Need to speak with our 401k advisor? Call CoSource Financial Group at 877-401k-911

Need to make changes to your account? Increasing your deferral percentage? Changing your beneficiary? Managing your investments? Log into your account at www.voyaretirementplans.com.

Need to enroll? If you have made one year of employment, you are eligible to enroll.

To enroll, log in at www.voyaretirementplans.com/enrollmentcenter.

Use Plan Number: 860009 and Verification Code: 86000999.

Joey Fontenot | Human Resources Manager Cajun Industries


1. What is your background? Where did you grow up/your hometown?

I was raised in the small town of Paulina, Louisiana.

2. What position do you hold with Cajun?I am a project manager for Cajun IDC.

3. What brought you to/how did you come to work for Cajun?

I started my career working for my family’s business which competes in the same market at Cajun. After a few years, my personal and professional goals outgrew the goals of the company leaving me unfulfilled and unchallenged professionally. I had always the utmost respect for Cajun and admired Cajun’s jobsites when working adjacent to them for the same clients. At the same time, Lee Mayeux had approached me at a pre-bid conference with an opportunity to interview with Cajun. I guess you can say the rest is history. I remember thinking to myself, “You owe it to yourself to at least speak with them.” It was a very hard decision to leave my family, but the decision was ultimately the correct one. I have truly found a new family in Cajun. Thanks, Marty “The Moose” Brodnax for your guidance.

4. What do you think it is that sets Cajun apart from other companies?

In my opinion, Cajun’s unwavering desire to be better than yesterday is what sets us apart from other companies. We’ve always challenged ourselves to be better in all facets of our business. This all begins with employing consummate professionals who exude pride and character, a true testament to Cajun’s vision. In the end, it is our clients who benefit from our desire to be better.

5. Is there a specific project that sticks out in your mind and why?

Each project has an attribute that stays with me, but one that sticks out the most is the project that I am assigned to now – Dow LA3 CME.

This is the first opportunity for me to be able to learn from and share ideas with a staff of heritage IDC employees. I thank them for being accepting of “the mole” as one of their own. It has truly been a treat to be surrounded by a staff of knowledgeable and committed men and women. Thanks Robert Gajan and staff for being open minded and for bringing a wealth of knowledge to the forefront of discussions. The ability to marry the best of two different company philosophies into a solid execution strategy that is proving to be beneficial for Dow. I am extremely grateful and thankful to Cajun for the opportunity to be a part of what is yet to come, not only for this project, but for this company.

6. What is the most memorable event that has happened while you have worked at Cajun?

There are so many moments that come to mind, but I’d have to say the most memorable or the most impressionable is the culmination of all our efforts that aided in how far we’ve come in the past ten years. The type, size and complexity of projects are different from 10 years ago. We are evolving as a company. I certainly believe in 10 years from now we will be better than today.

7. What aspect of your job do you enjoy most?For me, I enjoy watching the efforts of the team - It is a privilege to be around so many different views and opinions being expressed. Watching those decisions unfold and witnessing those outcomes is always a treat.

8. What do you enjoy doing outside of work / hobbies?

Up until three years ago, I competed heavily in long course triathlon. It was something I was able to put my name and take ownership in. While I miss the camaraderie developed and ability to compete nationally, today I take pride in helping the younger high school / college elite amateurs with gaining exposure at an international level. We have lots of young raw talent locally that can benefit from formal instruction and professional exposure to the sport. My goal is helping them reach their potential and for them to garnish as much exposure as possible to achieve their goals.

9. If you had a dream vacation, where would you go?

I don’t have a dream destination per se, but anywhere I can be away from reality for a while with the people that mean the most to me

10. What is one thing you couldn’t live without?

The values instilled in me through my parents’ teachings and lessons.

11. What is your favorite movie and why?The Jerk, after all these years I still can’t help but laugh every time it comes on TV.

12. If you could meet someone famous, who would it be and why?

Pope Francis, I would love to hear of his struggles of leading the Catholic Church in today’s society and how he copes with the “ups and downs” of his job.

1. What is your background? Where did you grow up/your hometown?

I was in sales, customer service and construction. I grew up in Ascension Parish in Galvez, LA.

2. What position do you hold with Cajun?I am a field office manager with Cajun IDC.

3. What brought you to/how did you come to work for Cajun?

I came to work for Cajun IDC more than 14 years ago on a turnaround as a firewatcher at Dow Plaquemine. At the time, we were trying to buy a boat. I then went to work at Monsanto Luling as laborer and later moved into an expeditor position.

4. What do you think it is that sets Cajun apart from other companies?

I would have to say the people. We have some of the best employees a company could ever ask for, from the workers to upper management.

5. Is there a specific project that sticks out in your mind and why?

In 2009, the Monsanto Luling project. We had over 350 employees and a large office staff. To this day, it was the biggest project I have ever worked on.

6. What is the most memorable event that has happened while you have worked at Cajun?

Spending the last 8 ½ years building Shintech in Plaquemine. It’s hard to believe it used to be a muddy cane field with only one road, and now it’s a thriving plant.

7. What aspect of your job do you enjoy most?I like working with the people. There’s never a dull moment.

8. What do you enjoy doing outside of work / hobbies?

I love spending time with my grandkids, hunting, fishing and gardening. We have a son, Joshua Holton, and daughters, Melanie Foster and Brandi Deaton. We have four grandchildren: Brock 10, Haley 7, Hazen 6 and Isabella 4.

9. If you had a dream vacation, where would you go?

I would love to visit Europe.

10. What is one thing you couldn’t live without?God is very important to me.

11. What is your favorite movie and why?Lonesome Dove. You never know what life is going to throw at you, and you have to try to do the right thing.

12. If you could meet someone famous, who would it be and why?

Charlie Daniels. I like his views on life, and his music is really good, too.

Neil Rome

Tina Davis

Employee Spotlight


Hazard Recognition / Near Miss Award Program

Nicholas GonzalesCarpenter, Cajun Constructors, LLC Div. 01 1st Place winner

Description of Near Miss:As our track hoe operator was using an attached hammer to break concrete road surface, his spotter noticed that the hammering action was causing the road surface to flex as if it were about to collapse.

Corrective Actions:The spotter signaled him to stop and back away from the area so they could investigate the cause. They stuck a tape measure into one of the holes made by the hammer and found a 4’ to 5’ deep void under the surface that extended about 20’. The spotters action prevented the track hoe from falling into the void if the road surface had collapsed during excavation.

James SmithLabor Foreman, Cajun Constructors, LLC Div. 04 2nd Place winner

Description of Near Miss:My crew was counting and moving rebar and an operator was providing equipment support for us with a front-end loader. The front-end loader had a jib attachment on it. As I pulled up in the utility vehicle, I saw that the front of the jib was tiltled forward, and the shaft was slowly inching out of the outer sleeve. There was no load attached. The pin for the jib was in the shaft but was not going through the outer sleeve/main hoist.

Corrective Actions:I called the operator supervisor and mechanic (Mickey McGee), and they placed the pin in the correct location. The jib came to the job with the pin like that. This was the first time using it. All corrections were made and information shared with everyone to keep a future near miss or injury from occurring.

Ruddles T. Martin Carpenter Foreman, Cajun Constructors, LLC Div. 02 3rd Place winner

Description of Near Miss:Ruddles Martin noticed the self-retracting lanyards were being attached to the employees’ harnesses incorrectly. The lanyard attaches to the top straps and not the D-Ring.

Corrective Actions:We looked up the lanyard maker’s website and verified the correct way to attach. The correct information was turned in to safety and brought to the employees’ attention, hopefully preventing lanyard failure in the event of a severe fall.

Paul Higdon | Corporate Safety Coordinator Cajun Industries, LLC

Cajun’s Fall 2014 GraduatesOn January 29, 2015, Associated Builders and Contractors’ Pelican Chapter held its Fall 2014 graduation ceremony at L’Auberge Casino. Eleven Cajun employees completed programs in craft and specialty training, earning NCCER designations. This graduation was the first class for industrial carpentry, instructed by Roy Lewis (Cajun Constructors’ Superintendent).

Hearty congratulations to Cajun’s Fall 2014 graduates:Name Craft CompanyAlven Greavis CSST Cajun Constructors

Jaymichael Keller Carpentry Cajun Constructors

Willie Noel Carpentry Cajun Constructors

Daniel Rafiel Carpentry Cajun Constructors

Marcus Drake Carpentry Cajun Constructors

Christopher Owens Carpentry Cajun Constructors

Jeremiah Smith Carpentry Cajun Constructors

David Spaulding Carpentry Cajun Constructors

Le'andre Woods Carpentry Cajun Constructors

Kyle Nezat Carpentry Cajun Constructors

Stephen Heim Heavy Equipment Operator Cajun Constructors

Blane Bercegeay Planning & Scheduling Cajun IDC

ABC provides craft training at training centers in New Orleans, Baton

Rouge, Lake Charles and Nederland, TX. Training includes carpentry, heavy

equipment, mobile crane, pipefitting and welding. Classes are held two

nights per week, three hours per class. If you would like more information

about craft training opportunities please contact Cajun’s Workforce

Development Coordinator, Chris Newton.

Chris Newton | Workforce Development Coordinator Cajun Industries, LLC

Pictured with Chris Newton are graduates, Le’andre Woods, David Spaulding and Christopher Owens


Every year, the Baton Rouge Business Report honors special individuals achieving the extraordinary. On March 19th, our company’s leader, Lane Grigsby, was honored by being inducted into the Baton Rouge Business Hall of Fame.

In 1973, Lane Grigsby decided to go into business on his own, and Cajun Contractors and Engineers was born. Over the years, the company experienced tremendous growth. In 1988, Cajun Contractors and Engineers, Inc. changed its name to Cajun Contractors, Inc. to reflect the true nature of its business. Lane has said, “The one thing I’m pretty sure of is there’s always a reason not to do something. ‘No’ is a big old word that jumps in front of everybody. If you can’t find your way around ‘No’ then you’re really not going to find success.”

Today, Cajun Industries, LLC is a nationally respected company that has successfully completed billions in contracts. When asked what delineates Cajun from other companies,

Lane responded saying, “Our people, look around at the company and you will see first and foremost that we are a team and that we are a family. The company we are today was not the company five years ago. We won’t be the same company in five more years. We are always becoming different. You grow and shed skin that is not necessary. That ability to change delineates a successful company.”

Although proud of his business achievements, Lane’s other passion has been the opportunity to give back. Lane has contributed politically by financing candidates and forming PACs such as BR Next, Alliance for Better Classrooms and Better Schools Better Futures. He has served on many boards including the Chamber of Commerce, LABI, the Baton Rouge Metro Airport and the LSU College of Engineering. In 1980, Lane co-founded the Pelican Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors, one of 82 national chapters that support non-union or “merit shop philosophy” work in the industry.

In 2007, Lane decided to create a family foundation to help oversee his philanthropic interests. Named after his mother, The Boo

Grigsby Foundation has made over $2,500,000 in donations to organizations and non-profits in Louisiana and nationally.

One may ask, “What does it mean to be extraordinary?” Could it be a lifetime of business successes; is it someone who consistently demonstrates effective leadership, vision, ingenuity and innovation; or is an extraordinary individual someone who has made a significant economic impact for the betterment of our community? However you define extraordinary, Lane Grigsby exceeds the requirements.

A Special TRIBUTE


All Aboard the “Poly Train”

In August 2014, Cajun Deep

Foundations was awarded two piling

contracts at Dow’s Louisiana operations

in Plaquemine. The two contracts

included pipe piling for two additional

polyethylene units named Poly “D” and Poly

“B train 3.”

The Poly D scope of work included:

• 1426 each 14” x 105’ concrete filled pipe piles (installed in two pieces)

• 219 each 14” x 60’ concrete filled pipe piles

• 85 each 36” x 105’ pipe piles that needed to be augered then concrete filled.

On August 11th, the mobilization for Poly D

began. Mobilization consisted of two 14”

pile crews staggered by a week and a 36”

pile crew set to mobilize in October. One of

the biggest obstacles was large bathtub

excavations that would hold several inches

of water. These excavations limited site

mobility and production. Several months into

the Poly D scope, large deficiencies were

discovered in the quantity of piles ordered

for both 14” and 36”. These deficiencies

could have caused major

delays for the following civil and

mechanical construction. CDF

developed a plan to reuse the

pile cutoffs instead of waiting

several months for a pipe pile

mill rolling.

The Poly B scope of work

involved:

• 2053 each 14” x 105’ pipe piles

Poly B mobilization began in

September with two 14” piling

crews. The scope of work was

slightly different for Poly B, as

CDF was just contracted to drive the pipe

pile and not to supply the concrete fill.The

Poly B site conditions were very challenging;

the entire site was one big mud pit. These

conditions greatly limited site mobility for

any rubber tire piece of equipment. The only

way to move around on site was with tracked

equipment and mats. Our piling equipment

used large quantities of fuel each day.CDF

also had to be conscious of other contractors

performing work on the Poly B site.

Both Poly D and B scopes were completed in

March of 2015. CDF completed both projects

without any loss time injuries.

Dane Lambert | Project Manager, Estimator Cajun Deep Foundations


Management Corner

The industrial market continues its unprecedented growth along the Gulf Coast. With these opportunities come many challenges, but with these challenges come limitless opportunities for all. As the history of Cajun demonstrates, we will reach new heights, and many will be asked to take on new roles and responsibilities. We will be much stronger as a result of this work and will be better positioned to continue our controlled growth into the future. There has not been a better time for career growth in our industry and, more particularly, with Cajun.

Performing our work safely keeps our co-workers out of harm’s way. Stopping hazardous work is everyone’s responsibility. Well thought out pre-task plans that identify hazards are of utmost importance, and re-working those plans and identifying new potential hazards when conditions change are the keys to working safely. I ask each of you to consider this question before you begin work each day - am I willing to allow my kids, grandkids, sister or brother to perform the task at hand? If the answer is “no,” you should re-evaluate the hazards and work conditions.

Continuous, on-the-job training allows us to perform our tasks safely and properly. Pursuing additional craft training in an area of interest can be helpful with career growth. Cajun has a full-time workforce development coordinator, Chris Newton, whose primary responsibility is to enhance the talents of our craft workforce through

training and recruiting. If you have an interest in enhancing your career through craft certification training, you should ask your supervisor to contact Chris for assistance. I congratulate all who take the time to develop their careers through craft certification.

Cajun appreciates the loyal service of our employees in the spotlight, Neil Rome and Tina Davis. Thank you for your commitment to Cajun. As well, I congratulate the hazard recognition winners Nicholas Gonzales, James Smith and Ruddles Martin on their keen insight to recognizing hazards.

On the anniversary of the untimely death of our friend and co-worker, Chris Jacob, we remember him with a brief testimonial of what he meant to us here at Cajun. As I write, the terribly sad news of Cajun losing another of our very own has consumed so many of us and our emotions. Marshall Zewe, a twenty year employee of Cajun, died at our SASOL jobsite due to personal illness. We will miss his presence, his talents, and we pray that his soul rests in eternal salvation and that his loved ones are comforted by the grace of God.

Until next quarter, be your brother and sister’s keeper.

Milton Graugnard Executive Vice President

Career opportunities abound…


Management Corner

El mercado industrial continúa su crecimiento sin precedentes a lo largo de la costa del golfo. Con todas estas oportunidades vienen muchos retos pero con estos desafíos vienen oportunidades ilimitadas para todos. Como la historia de Cajun demuestra, llegaremos a nuevas alturas, y a muchos se les pedirá que asumen nuevos funciones y responsabilidades. Nosotros seremos más fuerte como resultado de este trabajo y estaremos en mejor posición para continuar nuestro crecimiento controlado en el futuro. No habido un mejor momento para crecimiento de carrera en nuestra industria y, más particularmente, en Cajun.

Realizando nuestro trabajo de forma segura mantiene a nuestros compañeros de trabajo fuera de peligro. Deteniendo trabajos peligrosos es la responsabilidad de todos. Bien pensado y pre-planificado planes que identifican los riesgos son de la mayor importancia, y reevaluar los planes e identificar nuevos riesgos potenciales cuando cambian las condiciones son núcleo para trabajar de forma segura. Les pido a cada uno de ustedes que examinan esta cuestión antes de comenzar a trabajar cada día - ¿estoy dispuesto a permitir que mis hijos, nietos, hermana o hermano para desempeñar el deber en cuestión? Si la respuesta es “no”, usted debería reevaluar los riesgos y las condiciones de trabajo.

Entrenamiento para trabajo específico que es continuado nos permite

desempañar nuestros debidos correctamente y de manera segura. Persiguiendo el entrenamiento de trabajo específico en un área de interés puede ser útil con el crecimiento de carrera. Cajun tiene un coordinador de desarrollo de fuerza de trabajo a tiempo completo, Chris Newton. Su responsabilidad principal es mejorar los talentos de nuestra fuerza laboral a través de entrenamiento y reclutamiento. Si usted tiene un interés en la mejor de su carrera a través de entrenamiento de trabajo específico, usted debe preguntarle a su supervisor para ponerse en contacto con Chris para obtener asistencia. Felicito a todos que se toman el tiempo para desarrollar sus carreras a través de la certificación de trabajo específico.

Cajun aprecia el servicio leal de nuestros empleados en el centro de atención, Neil Roma y Tina Davis. Gracias por su compromiso a Cajun. Además, felicito a los ganadores de reconocimiento de peligros Nicolás Gonzales, James Smith y Ruddles Martin por su gran visión para reconocer los peligros.

En el aniversario de la muerte prematura de nuestro amigo y compañero de trabajo, Chris Jacob, lo recordamos con un breve testimonio de lo que significó para nosotros aquí en Cajun. En el momento en que escribo, la noticia muy triste de Cajun perdiendo otro de nuestra propia compañía ha consumido tantos de nosotros y nuestras emociones. Marshall Zewe, un empleado de veinte anos de Cajun,

murió en nuestro lugar de trabajo, SASOL, debido a una enfermedad personal. Echaremos de menos su presencia, su talentos y rezamos para que su alma descanse en la salvación eterna y que sus seres queridos son consolados por la gracia de Dios.

Hasta el próximo trimestre, sean la guardia de su hermano y hermana.

Milton Graugnard Executive Vice President

Las oportunidades de empleo abundante…

Cajun Industries, LLC PO Box 104

Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0104

225.753.5857

Cajun Deep Foundations, LLC PO Box 104


225.753.5857

Cajun Constructors, Inc. PO Box 104


225.753.5857

PO Box 890809

Houston, TX 77289-0809

281.479.5554

Cajun Equipment Services, LLC PO Box 104


225.677.8134

Cajun Maritime, LLC PO Box 806

Abbeville, LA 70511-0806

337.893.3686

Cajun IDC, LLC PO Box 104


225.673.4455

P.O. Box 890809

Houston, TX 77289-0809

281.286.6200

Locations

New Projects Awarded This Quarter (Over $500,000) January- March Neuvos Projectos Ganados Este Trimestre (mãs de $500,000)

CAJUN CONSTRUCTORS, LLC Phillips 66

Tier 3 Gasoline Project CDRUnit Demo Phase 2

Shintech HaPF - 3 Foundation Work

ShintechCU-3501 South Tank Yard Fdn & Civil

ECI @ ExxonMobil NAG-OF PILING

ECI @ ExxonMobil NAG-OF Main Civil

CAJUN DEEP FOUNDATIONS, LLCSub to CC 15-015 @ ExxonMobil NAG-OF Piling

CAJUN IDC, LLCShintech

Steel Equipment Setting in VCM 1&2

Union Carbide 2015 Misc Small Cap Projects

PotAsh PCS Phos Acid Boiler Install

Petro-Chem @ Shintech Install 2 Each EDC Pyrolysis

Shintech Furnace Piping in VCM 1

PCS Utilities Boiler Installation

SE Tylose TE-805 Waste Water Treatment Project

BASF Electrolytes Storage Tanks

Dow Deer Park Water Asset Strategy & Renewal

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