Refined Technologies

Congratulations to Richard Davis, our July #ArtisanOfTheMonth! Richard joined RTI in 2016 as an Operations Manager and is now a Sr. Operations Project Manager in our Pasadena location. Thrilled about the growth RTI has experienced since he joined, he enjoys new opportunities to collaborate with Artisans and clients. When Richard is not serving clients, he can be found outdoors on his motorcycle or on the water with friends and family. "Richard has exemplified RTI's core behaviors by displaying a servant's heart, exhibiting enthusiasm, and leading with empathy." We appreciate your contributions and commitment to excellence, Richard! #EternalPurposeFuelsExcellence

Our CruzAlta team is passionate about serving clients along their journey of TA improvement. Combining unparalleled professional and operational experience in the oil and gas and petrochemical industries, our team helps clients think differently and confidently. In this post, we will spotlight our Director of Strategic Development, Josh Morgan, with a few Q&As to help you get to know our team and hear how we aim to serve our clients with excellence. What do you do? I help clients identify actionable opportunities for continuous improvement across their Turnaround Management and Operations organizations. Whether they operate a single unit, an entire site, or a large manufacturing network, our clients share a strong commitment to sustainable performance improvement in turnaround activities. My role involves collaborating with executives, directors, managers, and technical and operational teams. Together, we conduct a comprehensive assessment of their current turnaround processes, practices, and organization. This analysis helps pinpoint the most high-impact actions they can take to achieve world-class turnaround performance. What do you enjoy most about your role? One of the most rewarding aspects of my role is building relationships with passionate refining and manufacturing professionals across North America. During consulting engagements, we develop a deep understanding of their operations. This transparency reveals the exceptional professionalism and dedication that these talented individuals possess. The level of sincerity I consistently encounter reinforces my pride in working within the refining and manufacturing industry. What are key focus areas in your work? My focus areas encompass both the core principles of turnaround management and the unique nuances specific to each client, site, and often, even individual units. While turnaround continuous improvement has traditionally focused on the turnaround management phase, significant opportunities exist in the operations bookends – from de-commissioning and handover to maintenance, to commissioning and startup after major mechanical completion. Many facilities acknowledge this potential for improvement but may hesitate to embark on such initiatives. My role involves showcasing successful industry-wide practices in optimizing these "operations bookends" and demonstrating how these advancements can translate into success at their site. Ultimately, our goal is to empower clients to delight our clients and achieve operational excellence through a holistic approach to turnaround management. To learn more about how our team serves clients globally, visit: https://lnkd.in/g4BZPp7C

We acknowledge that freedom comes at a cost. Today, as we celebrate America's independence, we express our gratitude to all who have courageously served in our Armed Forces, including many skilled Artisans. We are privileged to stand alongside Folds of Honor, our missions partner dedicated to providing scholarships and educational support to the families of fallen or wounded veterans and first responders. To our clients, partners, friends, and families marking this occasion, we wish you a joyful and safe celebration. Happy 4th of July! #IndependenceDay #Celebrate

Today, we join in celebrating Canada Day with our Canadian clients, partners, Artisans, and families! Serving in Canada for many years has been a true joy and privilege for us. To everyone commemorating this special day, may your holiday overflow with national pride and heartfelt gratitude. #CanadaDay

This month, Refined Technologies welcomed six new Artisans in the inaugural cohort of our RTI Apprenticeship Program. For the next 18 months, these Artisans will gain practical hands-on experience within our operations and mechanical teams and travel the country. Each one is assigned a mentor during each rotation session and will learn all aspects of the client-facing, field support side of our business. Starting as full-time, benefits-eligible Artisans, graduates from the program will be eligible to move into one of our open positions such as Operations Process Technician, Mechanical Process Technician, or Project Designer. Our RTI Apprenticeship Program is an expression of our commitment to "Help People Develop" – one of the four tenets of RTI's Mission Statement.  We are excited to see these new Artisans in action! Learn more about our open positions. https://hubs.la/Q02CDq_D0 #Artisans #PursueExcellence #HelpPeopleDevelop #EternalPurposeFuelsExcellence

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Congratulations to Mitch Barney, our June #ArtisanOfTheMonth! Mitch joined RTI in the Spring of 2022 as an Operations Technician and is now a Project Designer in our Sherwood Park location. He loves working with Artisans from all over the world and some of his fondest memories at RTI are in the field serving clients. Mitch is a big sports fan and enjoys cheering for his Edmonton Oilers or reading. "Mitch has grown tremendously. His attention to detail, timeliness with updates, consistency in delivering great results, and always giving 100% effort have made him a great asset to the team." We're grateful for your contributions and dedication to excellence, Mitch! #EternalPurposeFuelsExcellence

Refined Technologies celebrated a HUGE milestone this week! With our June START group (Serving Together At Refined Technologies), RTI now has over 500 Artisans driven by a sense of eternal purpose and committed to providing exceptional service to our clients. This START group of 32 new Artisans includes men and women serving in operations, mechanical, consulting, and support roles from several of our locations and different business lines. We look forward to the next milestone and invite you to be a part of it! Explore open positions and see where your skills and background might be a great match for RTI! https://hubs.la/Q02zWCM00 #Artisans #PursueExcellence #EternalPurposeFuelsExcellence

A Gulf Coast compressor station experienced sludge and “coffee ground” fines mixed with hydrocarbons in the paraffinic compressor circuit, leading to equipment damage and a subsequent shutdown. RTI's quick mobilization and successful clean resolved the issue and saved the facility 3 to 4 weeks of downtime, ensuring minimal disruption to operations and maximizing productivity. Learn more about the clean. https://hubs.la/Q02zGCTf0 #SolutionsWithImpact #PursueExcellence

Today, we honor the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom by giving their lives. We are beyond thankful for our fallen heroes' commitment to our safety and freedom. Folds of Honor, one of our missions partners, provides scholarships to support the families of American heroes to meet sacrifice with hope. Find out more about their mission here: https://lnkd.in/dFbTsBgg From all of us here at RTI, Happy Memorial Day!