ES&H Increases Vessel Fleet

In a continuous effort to improve our level of service, ES&H recently received two of the nine new vessels that are being designed and built specifically for our oil spill response services.   The design and build of the new vessels will enable them to better travel through shallow waters while still maintaining their ability to navigate rough seas.  With a more open floor plan and the ability to carry extra weight, the new vessels will allow for a more efficient and quicker clean-up process.  The vessels will also be equipped with GPS, SONAR, and RADAR systems.  Most importantly the new design and build will allow for a safer navigation process through larger bodies of water. 

ES&H also purchased two new storage barge sets, allowing for storage of up to 248 barrels of recovered oil each.  This new addition will allow ES&H to store more recovered oil on-site, also providing a more efficient clean-up process.  If you would like to view the new additions to our fleet of vessels, please call 1-877-437-2634 to schedule an appointment.

ES&H Opens an OSRO Office in Houston, Texas

Located at 8930 Lawndale Suite A, near the ship channel in Houston, Texas, is the newest ES&H OSRO office.  ““We are excited about our expansion into the Texas market; it further signifies ES&H’s continued commitment to the future growth of our organization and our employees,” says Executive Vice President Davian Ploger.  The Texas office is now equipped with a response vessel, fully stocked response trailer, containment boom, skimming units and other miscellaneous response equipment.  Operations are already well under way, with the Texas office’s recent response to an environmental incident in east Texas. 

Managing the operations in Texas is long-time ES&H employee, Peter Plaisance, who has been with the company since its inception.  When ES&H first opened its doors, Plaisance began working for owner Trey Boucvalt as an oil spill technician.  He then worked in various positions throughout ES&H including six years spent managing operations for our OSRO headquarters in Houma.  “I am very excited about the opportunity I’ve been given to assist with ES&H’s expansion.  We’re in an excellent location allowing for quick response time within the ship channel and surrounding industrial areas.  We have a very prosperous future ahead of us in Houston,” comments Plaisance. 

CLEAN GULF CONFERENCE

ES&H will be exhibiting at the 17 th Annual CLEAN GULF Conference held November 14 th – 16 th at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida.  “The CLEAN GULF exhibition is a one-stop solutions event for today's busy oil and hazmat spill prevention and response professional,” reports the CLEAN GULF website.  For more information on the exhibition and conference, visit their website at www.cleangulf.org.

If you are going to be attending CLEAN GULF this year, please let us know!  We’d love to visit with you and discuss all the great things we have going on at ES&H!  We’ll be located at booth #500 – please stop by and visit! 

 

ES&H LAPLACE OFFICE NOW OPEN

ES&H’s newest office, located at 1085 Bert Street, Laplace, LA, is home to ES&H Industrial Group and ES&H Turnaround Service, Inc.  ES&H Industrial Group, LLC is an industrial cleaning company specializing in tank cleaning, asbestos abatement removal, remediation/restoration projects, and beyond.  ES&H Turnaround Service, Inc. provides safety support services during turnaround projects, as well as construction safety management and more. 

If you would like to take a tour of the new office, please contact Kevin Mire at 1-877-437-2634 or info@esandh.com . 

ES&H CONDUCTS ICS TRAINING IN NORTH DAKOTA

Pat Bergeron and Mike Niles of ES&H Consulting and Training Group recently traveled to North Dakota to conduct Emergency Management/Incident Command System training for PetroHunt, LLC. The week-long classes focused on how the Incident Command System (ICS) is applicable to emergency management for the oil and gas industry during oil spills, as well as for other emergency events, such as adverse weather, fires, explosions, and search and rescue operations. Case studies of lessons learned from the Unified Command responses to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita were also included in the training to assist in illustrating how ICS is applicable to all geographic areas. Pictured: Bergeron and Niles took a break from training to pose for a picture with the PetroHunt employees that participated in the classes.

ES&H is available to conduct almost all training courses on-site at your facility, as well as at our corporate office in Houma, LA and our Houston, TX office. for more information, contact Maria Champagne at (985) 851-5055.

MEET YOUR REGULATORS DAY WORKSHOP – HOSTED BY SCIA, CO-SPONSORED BY ES&H .

Over 175 people attended the SCIA Meet Your Regulators Day workshop co-sponsored by ES&H on May 1, 2007. Attendees heard presentations on the new TWIC program, U.S. DOT compliance issues, DEQ Environmental Updates, OSHA Compliance and much more! ES&H Vice President, Davian Ploger, was on hand to welcome attendees and also provided lunch for the entire crowd. If you were unable to attend the workshop, you can click here to receive a copy of the presentation slides. For more information, please contact info@esandh.com

ES&H VICE PRESIDENT ACCEPTED TO HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL.

ES&H Executive Vice President, Davian M. Ploger, has been accepted into Harvard Business School’s Executive Education Owner/President Management (OPM) Program, located in Boston, Massachusetts. The course is a three week course that will be conducted over the next three years. Ploger will begin the first three-week unit of the program on May 14, 2007. The OPM program was created to assist the entrepreneurial business leader with assessing their company's position, developing long-term strategies for change, and creating action plans. OPM provides tools, frameworks, and a global network to help executives take their business to the next level.

ES&H GAINS POSITIVE REVIEWS FROM THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

For the past several months, ES&H has been assisting the USCG with the removal of hazardous material containing barges that were sunk due to Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The first of the four barges to be removed was completed in only 32 days, two weeks earlier than originally estimated.

When work began on the second barge, ES&H discovered more hazardous waste aboard than originally estimated, which would in turn increase disposal costs for the USCG. In an attempt to help the USCG save money, ES&H began considering other options. ES&H Industrial Group Manager, Audie Richard, developed the idea of operating a filter press system on site. This system will result in an estimated waste reduction of approximately 85% and will save the USCG an estimated $2 million in recovery costs.

ES&H PARTICIPATES IN EXXONMOBIL DRILLS

ES&H was recently invited to participate in the Annual Spill Management Team Table Top Drills for ExxonMobil Pipeline Company, Southeast Area in Baton Rouge, LA and also for the ExxonMobil SE ELIRT Team in Houston, TX. Our OSRO Group and Consulting and Training Group both participated in the drill, along with ExxonMobil representatives, State Regulatory officials, and other contractors.

The training and exercise is intended to measure the ExxonMobil Spill Management Team's ability to respond to an emergency. The drill is intended to test the Spill Response Plan and the ExxonMobil Spill Management Team's ability to effectively respond to an emergency.

ES&H places great importance on assisting our customers with remaining in compliance with the National Preparedness for Response Exercise Planning (PREP) Guidelines, found in 33 CFR 154.1055. Our OSRO group contributes hands-on experience and a wealth of knowledge on personnel and equipment, while our Consulting Group is available to facilitate the entire drill for our Spill Management Team customers. For more information on how ES&H can assist your company with meeting PREP guidelines, please contact ES&H via email at info@esandh.com.

OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW… ES&H GETS NEW CORPORATE IDENTITY.

Since the inception of ES&H over a decade ago, the same corporate identity has been in place. We decided that it was time to give ES&H a “new look”. We started with a new logo, but didn’t stop there! ES&H also has new corporate stationary, business cards, corporate brochure, website, and even a new marketing DVD. We’re proud to share the new look of ES&H with you and hope you enjoy! Feel free to email us with your comments on our “updated” image.

ES&H PARTICIPATES IN COAST GUARD GOLF TOURNAMENT.

For the past six years, the MSU Morgan City/Marine Industry Golf Tournament has been held to “help foster the relationship between the industry and their Coast Guard counterparts,” says LT Thomas H. Brown, Inspector for the Marine Safety Office and organizer of the event. And once again, the golf tournament succeed its purpose - with 176 entries, this tournament was the largest to date!

ES&H is honored to be asked to serve as a food and beverage vendor year after year. As the sole agency responsible for the maritime safety of our public, the men and women of the USCG are very valuable to us, as individuals and as an industry. ES&H is very grateful to spend the day honoring these men and women who do so much for us!

CLEAN GULF 2006: WEATHERING THE STORM.

Once again, The Trade Fair Group did an amazing job organizing the annual Clean Gulf Conference and Exhibit. This year the show was held in New Orleans and ES&H was there to support it in full force!

The conference was full of informational sessions relating to the emergency response issues faced by the Oil and Gas Industry in 2005. Guest speakers shared their “lessons learned” with attendants and everyone was able to benefit from the sessions. Two of ES&H’s finest, Davian Ploger, Executive Vice President and Patrick Bergeron, Vice President of Consulting and Training were asked to be guest speakers for two breakout sessions.

As one of over 175 exhibitors at the conference, we were able to meet with professionals from regulatory agencies, federal and state government, and the private sector regarding ES&H’s services. We’re already planning for next year’s conference in Tampa, Florida! For more information on Clean Gulf, visit their website at www.cleangulf.org.