A CITGO Corpus pus Christi isti Refinery publicat publication
ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS • Protection Against the Zika Virus
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• Fiesta de la Flor Photo Gallery
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• Getting to Know Brian Paulson and Renee Atkins
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IN THIS ISSUE Letter From the Vice President and General Manager...................................................... 3 Letter from TeamCITGO Chair......................................... 4 Fiesta de la Flor............................................................ 10-11
Social Responsibility Beating Hearts for Dreaming Hearts Bowling Tournament........................................................ 5 CITGO Innovation Academy Awards Banquet............. 6 CITGO First in Family Scholarship Ceremony............... 6 MDA Golf Tournament...................................................... 7 American Diabetes: Father of the Year......................... 7 Citizens for Educational Excellence, “Leading by Example: Education Advocate Awards”....................... 8
Employee Wellness Protection Against the Zika Virus................................... 9
TeamCITGO Special Olympics of South Texas Spring Games......... 12 Walk MS............................................................................. 13 Texas General Land Office (GLO) Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup........................................... 13 March for Babies Walk.................................................... 13 KEDT Live TV Auction....................................................... 14 Teacher Appreciation Party............................................ 14 Habitat for Humanity Build.............................................. 14 Suter Park Cleanup........................................................... 14
Please direct all information and inquiries to: CITGO Corpus Christi Refinery, Government and Public Affairs Department 1802 Nueces Bay Blvd., Corpus Christi TX 78407 or email us at: lhinojo@citgo.com. CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A., the national oil company of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
Employee Spotlight Getting to Know - Brian Paulson, CC Human Resources Manager............................... 15 Getting to Know - Renee Atkins, CC Area Manager - East Plant I............................... 15
Safety Awareness Card Skimming Case in Corpus Christi Area.................16
Technical CITGO Corpus Christi Tier III Gasoline Compliance Project....................................17
Performance Metrics 2016 Performance Metrics – Q2......................................18
Fueling Good Beach to Bay Relay Marathon........................................19 Thank You to Our Summer Interns!........................... 20-21 FUEL YOUR FUTURE...........................................................22 School Awards...................................................................23 Special Announcements..................................................23 Special Notices..................................................................23 Birth Announcements.......................................................23
Published By Government & Public Affairs: Lisa Hinojosa, Public Affairs & Community Relations Coordinator
© 2016 CITGO Petroleum Corporation
Letter from the Vice President & General Manager ART KLEIN
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he refining industry has always had its ups and downs,
First, let’s recall the #2FCC/Alky Block and Unibon Turnaround
and we’ve sure seen that over the past year. A lot can
program. Our overall performance was excellent and improved
change in a hurry. In 2015, we had record earnings, and
over our last couple of turnarounds. In summary: the unit
as we pass 2016’s mid-point, we’re struggling to break even.
shutdown and clear work was outstanding – the extensive
We’ve struggled financially due to the market, but we’ve also
planning and teamwork paid off; our safety and environmental
struggled with our safety performance.
performance didn’t meet our goal of no incidents – two recordable injuries and one environmental incident – but
Our safety index is currently at 0.23, which is higher than typical
most in the industry would be envious of this performance;
due to an unusual number of injuries in the first half of the
and finally, schedule and cost were close to plan overall. This
year. However, you’ve turned that performance around. The last
was a challenge where we needed just about everyone’s help
three months have been very good. Keep it up! We can finish
to be successful. I want to say thank you for your effort and
the year without any injuries by remembering the slogan of
congratulate you on a job well done. Congratulations!
our safety initiative, “You see it – you own it.” It reminds us to pay attention to our work environment. Do not accept unsafe
In 2017, all refiners have to meet a new gasoline sulfur
conditions or practices. Stay diligent.
specification of 10ppm. Our existing equipment couldn’t
In 2015 and into early 2016, the price of WTI crashed from around $100/bbl to about $28/bbl. Since January, it has shot up to just under $50/bbl where it stands now. Those are huge changes. Generally, product prices lag behind crude prices as the market struggles to keep up with a highly volatile crude price. When crude prices rise, refiners tend to get squeezed financially, because the product prices can’t keep up with the rising crude prices. That is what has been happening to us this year, which has really hurt our earnings and kept us below plan. We’ve been through cycles like this before, and we’ll go through them again. The key for us is to focus on the basics that keep Corpus Christi Refinery running safely and reliably. Keeping safety first in all we do, following procedures, conducting effective operator rounds and quality maintenance repairs, paying close attention to the equipment, committing to doing things right and taking pride in workmanship are the basics that will make 2016 a success.
meet the new standard, so we developed a $50MM Tier III Gasoline project. The project performance has been fantastic. Construction is ahead of schedule and under budget. Operations has successfully put most of the new equipment in service. And, we’re already seeing the benefits of lower sulfur gasoline, which puts us in a great position to meet the new standard in 2017. I also want to thank you for your extra effort outside of the Refinery. Our first Beating Hearts to Dreaming Hearts campaign was an enormous success thanks in great part to TeamCITGO. We raised $40M to help needy children. Our 2016 MDA campaign raised $256M, which was a record for Corpus Christi Refinery. And, TeamCITGO volunteers continue to lend a hand throughout the community. We can’t control the market, but we determine how the Refinery operates. Safety and reliability are in our hands. Stay focused on the basics.
In tight markets, it is more important than ever to be safe, reliable and efficient. Each of us has an opportunity to contribute to our success by paying attention to the details of our jobs and going the extra mile to do things the right way. I’ve seen this type of extra effort by our employees during our biggest projects of the year.
Art M. Klein VP & GM CITGO Corpus Christi Refinery
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Letter from TeamCITGO Chair ZORAIDA BASALDU
Summer has come and gone, and with it, we have made more
species of birds and butterflies. It is the perfect spot for picnics
memories. From family visits to trips to the beach, barbeques
and bird watching. When you go, remember to make time
and volunteer events, I hope everyone laughed, relaxed and
to walk the trails while your kids enjoy the playground area.
made the most of the season.
TeamCITGO visits the park quarterly to help pick up debris, remove overgrown vines and help maintain a beautiful park.
TeamCITGO stayed busy with a wide range of activities to make summer memories that will last a lifetime. Some of the
And what is summer without baseball? The Miracle League of
most rewarding volunteer events include the Annual Camp
Corpus Christi removes barriers for children with mental and
Aranzazu Care Day, a beach cleanup at Suter Park, and the
physical disabilities to ensure that they too can enjoy America’s
Special Olympics Texas Family Night. By volunteering at events
favorite sport. The field is home to baseball, kickball, and soccer.
like these, you have the opportunity to implant the spirit of
This year, TeamCITGO will once again be participating in a
volunteerism in your families, all while having a long-lasting
new tradition, the 2nd Annual Special Olympics Family Night.
impact on those who live in the beautiful city we call home.
This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the happiness and inspiration of our Special Olympics Texas athletes while
For those of you who are not aware, Camp Aranzazu is a
enjoying the quality time of their families. It is a time for
summer camp facility that serves campers from over 50
cheering, playing, and high-fiving. The smiling faces you will see
counties in Texas. The camp offers a recreation summer program
are truly the best reward.
for children and adults with special needs. Each year, the camp welcomes hundreds of campers ready to take on the summer.
I hope that everyone had the opportunity this summer to relax,
The goal of the camp is to encourage the campers and to help
to spend time with family and to experience the rewarding gifts
them realize all the things that they can do. For TeamCITGO, it is
that come with fueling good in our community.
a great feeling to know that the campers will enjoy a clean park, trimmed trees, and plenty of shaded area.
Although summer is over, the year is not. Come be a part of TeamCITGO to enjoy all of the fun. Be sure to bring your
For fun in the sun, Suter Park is the place to be. The park is located along 72 acres of the Oso Bay and is home to different
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sunscreen, shades, and don’t forget your volunteering spirit!
Social Responsibility
Beating Hearts for Dreaming Hearts Bowling Tournament CITGO CCR held the first annual Beating Hearts for Dreaming Hearts bowling tournament at Bowlero. TeamCITGO checked in volunteer bowlers and sponsors. The event drew 23 lane sponsors; CITGO employees filled the remaining 17 lanes for a packed house. Attendees bowled, feasted on pizza and listened for the chance to win raffle prizes. The event proved a wonderful opportunity for fellowship and friendly competition, and raised $35,000 in sponsorships for the SimĂłn BolĂvar Foundation.
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Social Responsibility
CITGO Innovation Academy Awards Banquet Foy H. Moody High School graduated 72 high school students from the CITGO Innovation Academy. CITGO organized a special ceremony to celebrate the achievements of these seniors who completed the demanding academy curriculum. CITGO Innovation Academy for Engineering, Environmental & Marine Science prepares Corpus Christi high school students for college programs and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). During the ceremony, Larry Elizondo delivered a heartfelt speech highlighting the importance of the partnership between CITGO and Foy H. Moody High School and their joint commitment to STEM education to further open new doors to STEMrelated career opportunities. The event ended in pure excitement when Moody announced that all 72 students had been accepted into accredited colleges.
CITGO First in Family Scholarship Ceremony During the “First in Family� ceremony at the Solomon P. Ortiz International Center, The Corpus Christi Education Foundation honored 140 students from eight CCISD high schools for being the first in their families to graduate high school. CITGO awarded fifteen $1,000 scholarships to students during the ceremony. These scholarships will support these students in their college careers.
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CITGO sponsored its 25th Annual Corpus Christi MDA Golf Tournament at the Palmilla Beach Golf Club. For this event, TeamCITGO joined forces with MDA to host a packing party, tee-off reception and golf tournament. The golf tournament raised funds to support patients, physicians, researchers, and ultimately to end muscle-debilitating diseases. In 2015, CITGO served as MDA’s largest local sponsor and raised $217,251 at the 24th annual Golf Tournament. This year, CITGO is also proud to commemorate 30 years of corporate support for MDA.
Social Responsibility
MDA Golf Tournament
American Diabetes: Father of the Year The American Diabetes Association honored Larry Elizondo as this year’s Father of the Year. The purpose of the award is to recognize men who have made family a priority while balancing demanding careers and community involvement. The event served not only as an opportunity to celebrate fatherhood and support the work of the American Diabetes Association; it also raised funds to benefit the organization’s important mission.
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Citizens for Educational Excellence, “Leading by Example: Education Advocate Awards” CITGO was awarded the “Corporate Advocate” award at this year’s 1st Annual Citizens for Educational Excellence (CEE) “Leading by Example: Education Advocate Awards.” CEE has one mission in mind: bringing the community together to improve the quality of education in the Coastal Bend. The organization currently serves school children in 11 counties, 42 school districts and five postsecondary institutions. Lisa Hinojosa served as the event chair. The event was well attended and featured community advocates, music and a barbeque dinner cooked by the Corpus Christi Mustangs.
Mosquito bites are the primary way that Zika virus is transmitted. The virus can be spread from mother to child. Spread of the virus through blood transfusion and sexual contact have also been reported.
• Cover up with long-sleeved shirts and long pants. • Keep mosquitoes out with air conditioning or intact window screens. • Limit outdoor activities during peak mosquito times.
Not all mosquito types transmit the Zika virus. It is primarily transmitted through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito (A. aegypti and possibly A. albopictus). These mosquitoes are mainly found in South Texas and along the Texas coast, but are also present in other parts of Texas, especially urban environments. They typically lay eggs in and near standing water in things like buckets, bowls, animal dishes, flower pots and vases. They live indoors and outdoors.
People who are traveling to areas where Zika is being spread should protect themselves from mosquito bites while abroad and for 21 days after returning home to help prevent themselves from becoming infected, and to keep from spreading the virus to mosquitoes in Texas in case the travelers were exposed to Zika.
Mosquitoes may pick up certain viruses, such as Zika, from biting a human who has a Zika infection. The mosquito takes a blood meal from the human and takes in the virus in the human’s blood.Then, after about 7-10 days, the mosquito may pass the Zika virus to other humans when biting them. The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting several days to a week.
Protection for Outdoor Workers
Most Texas cases of Zika are related to travel. People were bitten by an infected mosquito while traveling to areas where Zika is being spread and then diagnosed after returning home. The Zika virus has been linked to birth defects such as microcephaly, a condition where a baby’s head is much smaller than expected and can cause developmental delays.
Zika can also be spread from a pregnant mother to her fetus.
If you work or spend a lot of time outdoors, there is a greater chance that you could be bitten by a mosquito that may carry the Zika virus. When you’re outside: • Use insect repellents according to the CDC’s guidance. When used as directed, these insect repellents – including those that contain DEET – are proven safe and effective even for pregnant and breastfeeding women. • Wear clothing that covers your hands, arms, legs, and other exposed skin. This can include hats with mosquito netting and socks to cover your ankles. • In warmer weather, wear lightweight, loose-fitting pants and long-sleeve shirts.
There have not been any reports of pets or other kinds of animals spreading or contracting Zika.
Improve your outdoor settings:
Currently, there is no vaccine or treatment for the Zika virus. Your best protection to avoid infection is to prevent mosquito breeding and protect yourself from mosquito bites.
• Remove standing water in cans, bottles, buckets, tires, wheel barrows or any container that can hold water. • Cover trash cans or containers where water can collect.
Protect Yourself from Mosquito Bites
More information about preventing Zika Virus is on the CDC website.
• Wear Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect repellents. When used as directed, these insect repellents – including those that contain DEET – are proven safe and effective even for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Employee Wellness
Protection Against the Zika Virus
Article from the Texas Department of State Health Services Zika resources web site http://www.texaszika.org/prevention.htm
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Press Conference: The Corpus Christi Convention & Visitor’s Bureau held a press conference to announce the new details of this year’s 2nd Annual Fiesta de la Flor, a two-day festival that celebrates the life and legacy of Selena Quintanilla Perez. Larry Elizondo served as a guest speaker at the press conference and expressed appreciation for the privilege of returning as presenting sponsor to honor the hometown hero, and the legacy Selena Quintanilla Perez left behind.
Painting with Suzette: TeamCITGO joined Suzette Quintanilla, the sister of Selena Quintanilla Perez, at a Selenainspired painting party held at La Palmera Mall. The event celebrated the upcoming Fiesta de la Flor celebration. All proceeds benefitted the Women’s Shelter of South Texas on behalf of the Selena Foundation.
Fiesta de la Flor Celebration: The Corpus Christi Convention & Visitor’s Bureau held the 2nd Annual Fiesta de la Flor, a festival, celebrating the life and legacy of Selena Quintanilla Perez. The two-day celebration drew over 50,000 Selena fans from all over the world and featured popular Tejano bands, a 50-foot exhibit with a recording studio photo booth and memorabilia, 80 international Latin artisans, food trucks, and a bubbleinfused kid zone. CITGO hosted a VIP area for employees and immediate family members, community partners and elected officials. Festivities included a photo booth, painting party, live music and barbeque courtesy of TeamCITGO. The event’s economic impact to the city was estimated to exceed $15 million.
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Special Olympics of South Texas Spring Games CITGO CCR celebrated its 18th year as presenting sponsor of the Special Olympics South Texas Spring Games. The event drew over 600 athletes from 16 area counties at the Flour Bluff High School football stadium. CC General Manager of Operations and Maintenance, Alirio Zambrano, kicked off the games with a few words of encouragement for the SOTX athletes. TeamCITGO volunteers escorted athletes during the opening ceremonies, coordinated track and field events, served as timekeepers and congratulated competitors. TeamCITGO gave over 100 volunteer hours to the SOTX Spring Games this year alone.
TeamCITGO volunteers gathered at Heritage Park to walk together in support of the mission to end multiple sclerosis. Larry Elizondo opened the ceremony by expressing his gratitude to the walkers for coming together to support such a worthy cause. During the walk, TeamCITGO manned a “Fiesta” themed tent in the Team Village where they handed out bottled waters and granola bars to walkers to help fuel them to the finish line. CITGO served as presenting sponsor for this year’s Walk MS.
Texas General Land Office (GLO) Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup In observance of Earth day, TeamCITGO volunteers participated in the 30th annual Texas General Land Office (GLO) Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup, collecting trash and debris at the Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve. The GLO Adopt-A-Beach program has been dedicated to preserving and protecting Texas beaches. Since the program’s inception in 1986, more than 496,000 volunteers have removed more than 9,200 tons of trash from Texas beaches.
TeamCITGO
Walk MS
March for Babies Walk TeamCITGO joined in the fight against premature birth at the March for Babies Walk at McCaughan Park. CITGO served as the presenting sponsor. The family-friendly event featured a 5K, zumba and a T-shirt contest. The 5K was particularly special as TeamCITGO Chair, Zoraida Basaldu, and her family served as the ambassador family for this year’s campaign. Basaldu’s son, Zach Basaldu, was born at just 31 weeks, weighed 3 lbs. 12 oz. and spent 19 days in the NICU.
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TeamCITGO
KEDT Live TV Auction
Habitat for Humanity Build
CITGO Senior Management Team joined TeamCITGO at the 44th Annual KEDT Live TV Auction. The auction is the single largest fundraiser supporting the KEDT program. All proceeds from the auction support the quality of programming delivered to the Corpus Christi viewers. CITGO served as the “Auction Angel,” of Thursday’s program.
TeamCITGO volunteers gathered together to complete a brand new home for a family in need. Volunteers assisted with tasks ranging from planting shrubs to roofing. Notably, this build completed the construction for that specific home; the new homeowners are scheduled to receive the keys to their new household this year. Habitat for Humanity Corpus Christi is a non-profit organization that brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. TeamCITGO volunteers with Habitat for Humanity at least four times each year.
Suter Park Cleanup Teacher Appreciation Party TeamCITGO and G&PA hosted the highly anticipated 5th Annual Teacher Appreciation Party. The fun-filled fiesta serves as a gesture of appreciation to teachers for their commitment to building the future leaders of our community. The annual event consists of dinner, drinks and a karaoke contest, which provides the educators an opportunity to win money for their school. Nearly 200 teachers and staff attended the event.
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CITGO hosted another successful Suter Park Clean-up at Hans & Pat Suter Park. TeamCITGO volunteers joined forces once again on a Saturday morning to conquer several tasks to beautify the park and restore the environment. Hans & Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge offers nature lovers an ideal spot to observe birds and wildlife along Oso Bay. Suter Park also is an adopted park of CITGO.
Getting to Know
Brian Paulson
Renee Atkins
CC Human Resources Manager
CC Area Manager – East Plant I
Q Where did you grow up? A I lived in Joliet, Illinois, until I was 13 and then moved to Dearborn, Michigan. We moved from Dearborn, Michigan, back to Wheaton, Illinois, when I was 17 and my parents have been there since. I consider Joliet (about 15 miles from Lemont) where I grew up.
Q Where did you grow up? A My dad is a preacher, which gave me the opportunity to attend 5 different schools. We moved to Fort Worth, Texas, from Kilbourne, Louisiana, when I was in 2nd grade and lived in several areas around DFW until I graduated high school. Since most of our family is still around Kilbourne, this is where we call “home” and my parents will retire back there in a few years.
Q Where did you study (get your degree)? A University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Q Can you tell us about your family? A I have been married for 23 years to Katy. We have 6 children. Our oldest daughter (21) is studying to be a teacher as a senior at U of Illinois; our son (19) is a sophomore studying business at St. John’s in New York. Our daughter (17) will be a senior and our son (14) a sophomore at Incarnate Word. Our son (13) will be in 8th grade and our daughter (12) in 7th grade at Incarnate Word. Q What is your favorite sport? A Football (Professional) Q Who is your favorite team? A Chicago Bears Q What is your favorite movie? A Any of the old James Bond movies – Sean Connery was the best 007. Q What is your favorite food? A Deep dish pizza – if you haven’t had it, you need to try it. Q What are your favorite pastimes? A Most of my time outside work is spent with the family attending games, concerts, visiting with the college kids at school (or when they are home), and other activities with the family. Q How long have you worked at CITGO? A 13 years Q What was your first position at CITGO? A I was an Operations Supervisor at the Utilities Unit. Q In what areas have you worked in Industry? A I started with an Environmental company that specialized in remediation of hazardous sites. I worked in the water treatment industry for over 10 years, working mainly with refineries and chemical companies (Nalco for many of those years) before I began with CITGO.
Employee Spotlight
Getting to Know
Q Where did you study (get your degree)? A Louisiana Tech University Q Can you tell us about your family? A My husband, Ken, and I have been married for 12 years. We have 3 children: Aubrey (8), Brody (5), and Cally (1). Q What is your favorite food? A Unfortunately, I just love food in general. Some of my favorites include gumbo, anything stuffed with cream cheese and wrapped in bacon (especially deer tenderloin), warm cracklin’, and Italian cream cheese cake. Q Do you play any instruments? A Yes, I was a band nerd: marching, symphonic, and jazz bands! I play piano, clarinet, and saxophone. I have also sung in a worship praise team on and off for the past 20 years. Q What are your favorite pastimes? A My family loves the outdoors: hunting, riding 4-wheelers, camping, hiking, geocache-ing, and now going to the beach! I also love to cook. Q Who is someone whom you admire, and why? A My parents! They have provided the ultimate example of unconditional love for each other, flexibility as they have moved through five different communities through their ministry, and their love of adventure which has instilled in me to never be afraid to try anything. Q How long have you worked at CITGO? A 13 years total Q What was your first position at CITGO? A Co-op Engineer Q In what areas have you worked in Industry? A All of my experience has been with CITGO Refining: Process Engineering, Gasoline Blending, Waste Water Unit Supervisor, Crude Economics, Process Engineering Supervisor, and Lab Manager.
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Safety Awareness
Card Skimming Case in Corpus Christi Area David Cave – Security Manager Skimming devices can swipe your credit card information. If you notice the seal is broken at a gas pump, do not use the pump. Report it immediately. Beeville Police said two people have been arrested in connection with several credit card abuse cases at a Walmart in Beeville, but their arrests may only be the tip of the iceberg.
He said they did find documented proof the two were planning to flee to Cuba. The U.S. Secret Service was notified. Swipe after swipe, with countless identities allegedly stolen, the Secret Service estimates hundreds of thousands, if not millions of dollars have already been taken, according to Police. What can we do?
They were swiping close to 30 credit cards, and they were adding the money to Visa gift cards at the self-checkout counter, a non-traceable form of currency. Police arrested them just as they attempted to leave the store with 40 types of credit cards and blank cards on them.
Since these crimes began appearing in our area, many police departments have been expressing that people need to have constant monitoring of accounts and that credit reports are critical. Look closely at gas pumps to verify the security seal is not broken.
Skimmed & Scammed So how did the two have so many cards with stolen information? The crime is traced to ATM devices and on gas station pumps. It’s a crime that has been appearing more frequently in South Texas. It involves a malicious device placed on real payment terminals, so the scammer can steal the data on the credit card. Frequently, the skimming devices look like the real thing or are undetectable. On April 14, Corpus Christi Police found a card skimmer at the Texas Star on IH-37 near Violet Road. Shortly after, they found another device at Circle K on Agnes Street. A month later, they found a skimming device on the credit card machine of a pump at the Stripes station on Nueces Bay Boulevard. Maintenance personnel found the red security tape of pump #2 had been removed, and inside where credit cards are inserted, they found it. None of these cases have been solved. Police say it is an ongoing problem throughout the Coastal Bend. Big Crime, Small Town Police said as soon as they arrested the man and woman, they determined something bigger was happening. “We believe that this is a larger, organized group,” he said. “There’s points in the investigation that we’re not going to discuss at this point.
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“What people should do – and they should do this regularly – is they should get on their phone apps and check their credit history,” he said. “Check the activity on their credit cards, and if they notice something that’s not true or not correct, they need to report it to their credit card companies immediately.”
Article taken from: http://www.kristv.com/story/32115366/ beeville-card-skimming-case-leads-to-2-arrests-federalinvestigation-launched
Hector Gamboa – Strategic Planning Engineer The Tier III Gasoline Compliance Project is still on target to finish by December. However, the refinery should be able to consistently produce Tier III (10 ppm sulfur) gasoline as early as October. A key part of the project is the GHT. A new catalyst was installed during the recent GHT turnaround, which enables the unit to desulfurize the FCC gasoline to 10 ppm sulfur at less octane loss than the previous catalyst. The GHT is also now processing Light Straight Run (LSR) and Coker Gasoline, two gasoline blendstocks that require hydrotreating to lower their sulfur content. The other gasoline blendstocks that must be desulfurized, the SGP Butanes and FCC2 Pentanes, will be treated by caustic extraction (Merox). The new Merox extractors will be installed later this summer.
Technical
CITGO Corpus Christi Tier III Gasoline Compliance Project
New Sidecut Extractor
Existing GHT Reactor / Diolefin Reactor
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Performance Metrics
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Beach to Bay organizers held the 41st annual run in commemoration of Armed Forces Day. Beach to Bay, now America’s largest relay marathon, honors the men and women serving in our United States Military. The event drew approximately 16,000 runners from all over the world to compete in a six-person relay event totaling 26.2 miles on beach and pavement. Eleven CITGO teams competed in the race. Congratulations to the CITGO first place winners, “Scrambled Legs,” who impressed with a time of 3:48.
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Beach to Bay Relay Marathon
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Thank You to Our Summer Interns!
Garett Rother CC Automation Intern Senior at Texas A&M University – Kingsville “From this internship, I hope to gain as much experience about the refining industry as possible, and also, I hope to network for future job opportunities.”
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Jonathan Pain CC Chemical Engineer Intern Senior at Georgia Tech “This summer, I hope to gain valuable experience in the petrochemical industry prior to graduating.”
Drake Atkinson CC Mechanical Engineer Intern Senior at Texas A&M University – Kingsville
Handel Bennett CC Chemical Engineer Intern Senior at Georgia Tech
“I hope to gain lasting knowledge in the field of engineering that I can put to use during my future career. I also hope to meet a lot of great people and experience what it is to be a CITGO Employee.”
“The goal is to continue to grow not just as an engineer but also as an individual. I hope to learn more from the other engineers and to build work relationships while I try to repay CITGO for this wonderful opportunity.”
Sarah Blair CC Chemical Engineer Intern Senior at the University of New Mexico
Joshua Flores CC Chemical Engineer Intern Senior at Texas A&M University – College Station
Gustavo Torrealba CC Mechanical Engineer Intern Senior at the University of Connecticut
Nathan Roper CC Chemical Engineer Intern Senior at Oklahoma State University
“Through this internship, I hope to gain valuable industry experience that I can carry into my last year of undergraduate education, as well as into whatever career I end up pursuing. As I have only previously held research internship positions, I am enjoying learning how chemical engineering principles are used in practical, real-world applications to create products that are bought and used every day. Everyone at CITGO has been extremely welcoming, and I look forward to spending the rest of my summer here learning as much as possible.”
“I hope to gain more experience as to what a process engineer does at a refinery in order to prepare myself for a full-time job. Throughout my different experiences, I have found that I enjoy the downstream side of the oil and gas industry the most. As my college career comes to an end, this internship will hopefully facilitate my choice of the career path that I think is best for my future.”
“I hope to gain experience from this internship that will help me be an asset in whatever field of Mechanical Engineering I enter once I graduate. I have an opportunity to be exposed to a very rich fountain of knowledge at this refinery with its processes, equipment and personnel, and I intend to make best use of these resources to further my knowledge of my intended discipline.”
“I hope to learn a lot in this summer internship and meet as many people as I can.”
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Amanda Metzler CC Chemical Engineer Intern Senior at Texas Tech University “I am a senior at Texas Tech University. From my few short weeks at CITGO, I have already learned so much about the company and the industry. I know I will continue learning throughout my summer here, and I hope to be able to apply this knowledge in my schoolwork and ultimately my work after graduation.”
Seth Trebatoski CC Automation Intern Senior at Texas A&M University – Kingsville “I hope to gain knowledge of industry and how to work in a professional environment. I also hope to add to my network of professional contacts.”
Haley Johnson CC Chemical Engineer Intern Senior at Texas Tech University
Alexandra Thompson CC Safety Engineer Intern Senior at Oklahoma State University
“I hope to gain valuable hands-on experience while building solid work relationships by working in a team-based atmosphere.”
“The opportunity to intern with CITGO this summer as a safety engineer will allow me to be a part of a process I have only read and talked about in school. I am a senior at Oklahoma State University, and this experience will help me return to my last year of college with a clearer perspective of the direction I need to take going forward to be successful.”
Miguel De Armas CC Mechanical Engineer Intern Junior at the University of Houston
Frederick Wolfe CC Process Engineer Intern Senior at Texas A&M University – College Station
“I hope that during this internship I can gain experience in the field of refining and determine if I enjoy this type of work. Making connections here in Corpus Christi is also another thing I want to accomplish as networking is one of the most important things an intern can do.”
“I hope to gain industry experience by applying what I have learned in the classroom to tangible, real world engineering problems. From taking temperature readings on heat exchangers to using computer simulations to model and monitor equipment—the entire experience truly had put what I have studied into perspective. I have already learned so much in my first two weeks, and I look forward to learning even more as the summer progresses!”
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FIRST CORPUS CHRISTI FUEL YOUR FUTURE PROGRAM GRADUATES Congratulations to our employees who have successfully completed all the requirements of their respective Fuel Your Future (FYF) program:
LEAD Program Norm Swinney Process Control Analyst Supervisor
REFINE Program Amy Wanyama IT Technical Analyst
Fuel Your Future is a development strategy consisting of programs designed specifically for salaried CITGO employees. FYF programs offer employees a structured learning plan, a roadmap for individual development, a flexible timeframe, accountability for success and recognition of accomplishments. • REFINE – A structured, individualized learning and development program for salaried employees. It is designed to meet the diverse needs and busy demands of CITGO employees by providing competency-based, high-quality learning and development opportunities with the ultimate goal of achieving performance excellence. • LEAD – An individualized, competency-based leadership development program for CITGO salaried supervisors and managers with direct reports. Through high-quality learning and development opportunities, LEAD prepares managers to meet the CITGO standard for leadership excellence Fuel Your Future and the Employee Development Plan (EDP) share the same CITGO competency model as their foundation. The program curriculums are used for employee development planning and as a resource for targeted business skill development in one or more competency areas. As individuals complete each competency milestone in their program, they receive recognition and awards along the way. For more information, go to the Fuel Your Future link on the CCR Intranet homepage.
FUEL YOUR FUTURE REFINE your skills, LEAD the way, ENROLL today!
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School Awards Nam Dimas, son of Minh Dimas (Business Planning and Optimization Logistics) and Oscar Dimas, graduated from Ray High School in June 2016 with an International Baccalaureate diploma. Nam was a National Merit Scholar finalist, a National Hispanic Scholar, and a National Honor Society member. Nam lettered 3 years in Varsity Football and was a Senior Captain. He earned Academic All-State Elite Linemen award. Nam also participated in UIL, Destination Imagination, Decathlon, Student Council, Book Club, Spanish Club, and Challenge Team (Championship 2016 and Runner Up 2015). He was also involved in numerous school and community activities, one of which was Athenafest. Nam will be attending the University of Texas at Dallas on full National Merit Scholarship in the fall of 2016 majoring in Neuroscience. Gabriela Marie Zambrano, daughter of Alirio and Jennifer Zambrano, graduated from Rice University in Houston, Texas in, May 2016, with a Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. During her years attending Rice, she was an active member and officer of the Hispanic Association for Cultural Enrichment at Rice (HACER). She was selected to receive the “Distinction in Research and Creative Works Award” for the 2015-2016 academic year. Zambrano has been accepted into the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and will begin her studies in July of 2016.
Robert Jay Ramirez graduated K-5 from St. Anthony Catholic School in Robstown, Texas, on May 25, 2016.
Special Notices Special Announcements
Rachel Duran, daughter of Amador and Rosie Duran (EP2 Operations) married Ronald William Berglund Jr. on June 11, 2016, at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. A reception and dance followed at Solomon Ortiz Center.
Birth Announcements Charlie Oliver Power 7 pounds, 7 ounces 21 ½ inches Born April 4, 2016 Grandson of Lindsey Shows (CC Area Supervisor – East Plant 1)
CCR Manager of Reliability, Carlos Godoy, participated in the BP MS 150 from Houston-to-Austin. The two-day fundraising bike ride, organized by the National MS Society, is the largest event of its kind in North America with 13,000 cyclists and 3,500 volunteers and countless spectators along the route and at the finish line in Austin. This year, the event brought in over $14 million.
Passes/Discount Programs Available to CITGO Employees The following passes/discount programs are available on a first-come-first-serve basis: Art Museum of South Texas (For this, CITGO employees and their immediate family can get in free the first weekend of each month by showing their CITGO ID) Lexington Museum Botanical Gardens of South Texas Texas State Aquarium Corpus Christi IceRays Hockey Games For more information on how to access passes and discounts, contact Marcy Olsen in Government and Public Affairs. Molsen@citgo.com or ext. 4826
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CITGO, based in Houston, is a refiner, transporter and marketer of transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals and other industrial products. The company is owned by PDV America, Inc., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Petrรณleos de Venezuela, S.A., the national oil company of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. For more information, visit www.CITGO.com.