Excellence Refined - 30 Years - Valero
Excellence Refined - 30 Years - Valero Excellence Refined - 30 Years - Valero
The Valero Texas City Refinery was the first to earn recognition in OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program, a stringent set of safety expectations embraced by many in the industry. As of December 2009, 28 of 150 U.S. refineries had earned Star Site recognition. Ten belonged to Valero. asked Valero for permission to be audited. Becoming certified as a VPP “Star Site” would be rigorous and timeconsuming, but the end result would be even greater safety results. From this, a companywide effort was born. The program represented a new way of communicating and working together for the good of employees and the community. “OSHA has gained a valuable partner through Valero’s participation in VPP,” John Miles, OSHA Regional Administrator, said in 2005. “Not only have they successfully reduced injuries and illnesses at their own facilities, they have worked to improve conditions at numerous other sites through their support of the VPPPA’s mentoring program and OSHA’s Special Government Employee program.” The Texas City Refinery proudly became Valero’s first “Star Site” in 2001, followed the next year by the Krotz Springs and Three Rivers refineries. The Houston Refinery Valero Houston Refinery employees celebrate their recertification in the federal VPP safety program in 2007. was named a “Star Site” in 2003, and the Paulsboro and Wilmington refineries were approved for the honor in Safety & Environmental 38
2004. The Ardmore Refinery followed in 2005, as did both the Corpus Christi plants. The Benicia and St. Charles refineries earned VPP status in 2006, followed by the Corpus Christi Asphalt Plant and Valero Aviation in 2008. Also in 2008, an unprecedented team of auditors and Valero officials extended an honorary VPP honor to the Jean Gaulin Refinery in Quebec. While Canada did not have a VPP program of its own, the refinery was recognized for having safety standards that reflected the VPP mission in America. Since that time, several VPP re-certifications have been earned. As of December 2009, 28 out of 150 U.S. refineries had earned Star Site recognition. Ten of these sites proudly belong to Valero. Commitment to Excellence Management System In 2008, a program was launched to reinvigorate employees on safety and reliability. The Commitment to Excellence campaign offered guiding principles that Valero would use to achieve excellence in business, its industry and in relationships with employees and the community. From that, the Commitment to Excellence Management System (CTEMS) was born. In a video aired companywide in September 2008, Bill Klesse and Rich Marcogliese introduced the new program and explained its purpose. “As North America’s largest refiner, Valero is poised to become a world-class competitor in the global energy business. But to fulfill this vision and generate industry-leading returns on our investments, we must pursue excellence in all aspects of our business,” Klesse said. “In the end, operational excellence is what will set us apart from our competitors and make us strong in any business cycle. We have a tremendous opportunity to continue to improve our operating performance as we move toward achieving our long-term goals.” Marcogliese emphasized CTEMS’ ability to establish a more uniform and comprehensive approach to planning, executing, checking and acting to improve Valero employees’ work activities. “It is not a one-time program with a definable end,” Marcogliese said. “It is the way Valero will run its business, and fulfill its commitment to operational excellence.” Valero’s Corporate Fire School is an annual event to hone emergency response skills and strengthen teamwork between refinery first responders. In an industry of heat, steel and pressure, safety is critical to the health of Valero employees and the future of the company. 39 Valero Lines 3oth anniversary edition
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- Page 45 and 46: Valero Family Album
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- Page 49 and 50: Aruba Refinery Joined Valero in 200
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- Page 55 and 56: McKee Refinery Joined Valero in 200
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- Page 59 and 60: St. Charles Refinery Joined Valero
- Page 61 and 62: Three Rivers Refinery Joined Valero
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The <strong>Valero</strong> Texas City Refinery was the first to earn recognition in OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program, a stringent set of safety expectations embraced by many<br />
in the industry. As of December 2009, 28 of 150 U.S. refineries had earned Star Site recognition. Ten belonged to <strong>Valero</strong>.<br />
asked <strong>Valero</strong> for permission to be audited. Becoming<br />
certified as a VPP “Star Site” would be rigorous and timeconsuming,<br />
but the end result would be even greater<br />
safety results. From this, a companywide effort was born.<br />
The program represented a new way of communicating<br />
and working together for the good of employees and<br />
the community. “OSHA has gained a valuable partner<br />
through <strong>Valero</strong>’s participation in VPP,” John Miles, OSHA<br />
Regional Administrator, said in 2005. “Not only have<br />
they successfully reduced injuries and illnesses at their<br />
own facilities, they have worked to improve conditions at<br />
numerous other sites through their support of the VPPPA’s<br />
mentoring program and OSHA’s Special Government<br />
Employee program.”<br />
The Texas City Refinery proudly became <strong>Valero</strong>’s first<br />
“Star Site” in 2001, followed the next year by the Krotz<br />
Springs and Three Rivers refineries. The Houston Refinery<br />
<strong>Valero</strong> Houston Refinery employees celebrate their recertification in the federal<br />
VPP safety program in 2007.<br />
was named a “Star Site” in 2003, and the Paulsboro and<br />
Wilmington refineries were approved for the honor in<br />
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