Monte Causey, Director of Recruitment Services

Recruiting initiatives yield new Boilermakers

In the last year, the Boilermakers have been ramping up recruiting efforts across the union, including the Southeast Section, with new programs, outreach strategies and training initiatives aimed a

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Timothy Simmons, International President, International Brotherhood of Boilermakers

Simmons calls for renewed partnership and innovation

In a powerful address to owners and contractors, Boilermakers’ International President Timothy Simmons outlined a forward-looking vision built on partnership, innovation and a renewed commitment to

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Josh Rizzo, Keynote Speaker

Rizzo urges leaders to prioritize mental health

Guest speaker Josh Rizzo understands what it feels like to keep crippling pain inside and not share it with anyone.

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Steve Giffin, Maintenance, Turnaround, and Construction Department Manager, PBF Energy Martinez, California

A tripartite success story: Be happy, but not satisfied

Asked to provide a “tripartite success story” for conference participants, Steve Giffin focused on what creates success stories in the first place.

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Mark Wertz, Boilermaker National Apprenticeship Program Coordinator

BNAP expands training tools, boosts recruitment efforts

Boilermaker National Apprenticeship Program Coordinator Mark Wertz outlined training initiatives and recruitment strategies aimed at strengthening the workforce and reaching the next generation of

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Ron Traxler, Executive Director, NACBE

NACBE still going strong at 50

The National Association of Construction Boilermaker Employers is celebrating 50 years this year, and the organization is as needed and relevant as ever.

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Michael Bray, Senior Executive Consultant, Bray Consulting Associates, LLC

Recruitment, training top caucus concerns

Boilermakers, contractors and owners met in separate caucus sessions yesterday to identify chief concerns to bring before the conference body for discussion.

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Jeffrey Hughes, Director of National Training Services

Boot camps prep welders to fulfill manpower needs

Boot camps took center stage in a report on new Boilermaker training initiatives.

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