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richmond refinery newsletter october 2016
richmond today
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human energy®
protecting people
proteger a la gente
By Kory Judd
Por Kory Judd
At Chevron, everything we do begins
with our fundamental commitment to
safety. Our safety culture is based on two
key principles: do it safely or not at all;
and there is always time to do it right.
We understand that many of our
neighbors have questions about flaring. The visual of
flames and black smoke coming from flare stacks can
be alarming. But we want to assure you that flares are an
important part of the refinery’s comprehensive safety
systems.
En Chevron todo lo que hacemos empieza con nuestro
compromiso fundamental con la seguridad. Nuestra cultura de
seguridad se basa en dos principios: hacerlo de manera segura
o no hacerlo; y siempre hay tiempo para hacerlo correctamente.
Sabemos que muchos de nuestros vecinos tienen preguntas
sobre las antorchas de la refinería. Las flamas y el humo negro
provenientes del sistema de antorchas pueden ser alarmantes.
Pero queremos asegurarles que las antorchas son una parte
importante de los sistemas integrales de seguridad de la
refinería.
Over the past decade, we have worked very hard to
reduce, and in most cases eliminate, the need to flare.
And while the Richmond Refinery is the largest facility in
the Bay Area, we account for 3% of vent gas volume and
less than 1% of sulfur dioxide emissions* in the region.
Durante a última década, hemos trabajado muy duro para
reducir y, en la mayoría de los casos, eliminar la necesidad de
antorchas. Y aunque la Refinería de Richmond es la planta más
grande del Área de la Bahía, solo emitimos 3% de todo del
volumen de gases de ventilacion y menus de 1% de las emisiones
de dioxido de azufre* en la region.
Our commitment to operational excellence and safety
performance is something that I expect from every one
of the employees and contractors who comes through
the refinery gates on a daily basis. And it’s our obligation
to the community we share.
Nuestro compromiso con la excelencia de operación y
rendimiento de seguridad es algo que espero de cada uno de
los empleados y contratistas que pasan por las puertas de la
refinería diariamente. Y es nuestra obligación con la comunidad
que compartimos.
Kory Judd is the General Manager of the Richmond Refinery
* Data on a per barrel basis as of Q1 2015
Kory Judd es gerente general de la Refinería de Richmond
*Los datos en una base por barril como de Q1 2015.
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50%
Overall objective for the refinery
is for zero safety or environmental
incidents
Portion of refinery workforce
with a dedicated role in managing
safety systems
$200 million
100%
Amount spent annually on
comprehensive safety systems at
the refinery
Refinery employees and contractors
with “Stop Work Authority” to
stop any work they believe is not
being done safely
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refinery flares – what you need to know
We recognize that many in the community have questions about the refinery flare
system. While the sight of flares may cause concern, we want to assure you that
occasional flaring is a vital part of keeping the refinery running reliably and safely
during unplanned operational interruptions or routine maintenance activities.
In recent years, the
refinery has worked to
further reduce the use of
flares, particularly during
routine maintenance.
However, flares are still
essential to the safe
operation of the refinery.
Flares are used to relieve pressure
that may occasionally build up
during the refining process. Liquid
and vapors are combined with
steam and released via flare stacks.
While most flaring
incidents have no impact
on the community, we
know the sight of flares
may cause some concern
for our neighbors. Follow
us @ChevronRichmond
for updates on operations.
Teams of well-trained and highlyskilled operators manage the
temperature, pressure, level and
flow of the material going through
the refinery – ensuring the plant
runs safely and reliably.
Community Warning System
Richmond also has a
community air monitoring
program, including 3
community stations and 3
refinery fenceline stations, to
provide real time air monitoring
information to the public.
99%
In 2007, the refinery implemented
a Flare Minimization Plan under the
direction of the BAAQMD. As a
result, we have reduced flaring by
99% since 2004-06 levels.
The Bay Area Air Quality
Management District (BAAQMD)
strictly regulates and limits the use
of flares. BAAQMD also monitors
and tracks emissions from any
flaring events.
Contra Costa County maintains a Community Warning
System (CWS) to keep area residents informed during a
chemical release that has the potential to impact the
community. The system uses a siren system in the event of
a Shelter-in-Place emergency. Most flaring incidents at the
refinery are Level 0 or Level 1. Register to receive voice,
text and email alerts at www.cococws.us/loadlogin.action.
Level 0
Level 1
Hazardous materials
release with no off-site
impact
CWS not activated
Hazardous materials
release with possible
off-site impact
CWS not activated
Level 2
Level 3
Public health advisory
CWS not activated
Shelter-In-Place
CWS siren and telephone
notification system
activated
Q&A
meet our
employees
Naomi Woodard
Title: Routine Maintenance Manager
Education: BS in Engineering from Harvey Mudd College
Years with Chevron: 13
Tell us about your job?
I am part of the Routine Maintenance group here at the Refinery. We
perform maintenance on all equipment that can be done “on the run,” or in
other words, can happen while the Refinery plant is operational.
What kind of maintenance do you do?
Our focus is always on keeping our equipment running reliably and safely.
To do this, we perform both proactive work and reactive work. Doing work
on a proactive basis is an important part of our efforts. We balance our
proactive maintenance work, like inspecting lube oil levels for a pump on a
quarterly basis, with reactive maintenance, like repairing an instrument that
isn’t functioning properly.
How do you decide if something is in need of repairs?
We prioritize work based on safety, health, risk to environment and other
factors – constantly evaluating for things that could be a potential risk.
Maintenance jobs are logged and tracked for timely completion. Protecting
our workforce, neighbors and the environment is our top priority. When we
think about maintenance, we always pause to ensure we can execute the
work safely.
Tell us about your team?
I work on a team of about 200 refinery employees and an additional
200+ contractors, a majority of whom are local hires from the Bay Area.
We start out every morning with a Start of Shift meeting to discuss the
work, identify potential safety and/or environmental concerns and discuss
ways to resolve any potential issues. Each person is empowered to use
Stop Work Authority if they feel a job is unsafe or will lead to an
environmental incident.
What do you like about working for Chevron?
The people. Everyone here is really engaged and proud of what we do.
In the Routine Maintenance group, we are always striving to do things safer,
smarter, and more efficiently. I have always been very impressed with the
level of engagement of my colleagues to speak up and be involved.
Operating safely and protecting the environment are not just priorities,
they’re ingrained in the culture and an expectation of each employee.
What is the Real Richmond to you?
I recently moved here with my husband and one-and-a-half-year-old
daughter, so we’re still getting acclimated. But immediately I have noticed
the rich history that this city has and the pride for it shown by all its
residents. I’m a big fan of culture and history and it’s neat to see that here.
I see a lot of people are involved in the community and willing to help each
other out.
Chevron Richmond
841 Chevron Way
Richmond, CA 94801
for more information
Email [email protected]
or call 510-242-2000. For noise
and odor complaints, please contact
510-242-2127.
para más información
Email a [email protected]
o llamando al número 510-242-2000.
Para quejas relacionadas con ruidos
y olores, por favor llame al número
510-242-2127.
community corner
east brother brewery
By Rob LIghtner
In 2009, my lifelong best friend Chris and I began our journey to bring beer back to its
classic roots. When we began searching for a brewery home, we were drawn to
Richmond and to East Brother Island, the safeguard of the harbor that became our
namesake. Located in a warehouse by the old Kaiser Shipyards, we are inspired by the
freighters and industrial heritage of Richmond, and we admire the genuine, hard-working
people and businesses found in this city. We love the quiet, unassuming nature of
Richmond, which we believe is reflected in our beers – five classic styles that evoke that
same basic, but familiar vintage feel. We sell beer in kegs and cans, which you’ll soon find
in local restaurants, bars, specialty markets and retailers. We also are finishing our new
indoor/outdoor tap room, where you can enjoy a cold Pilsner, Lager, or IPA while soaking
up the surrounding natural beauty of our wonderful hideaway. We can’t wait to meet all
of our new neighbors – look for our grand opening in the coming weeks!
Rob Lightner is the Co-Founder of east Brother Brewery Company, located at 1001 Canal Blvd, #C-2
east brother brewery
Por Rob LIghtner
En 2009, mi amigo de toda la vida Chris y yo empezamos nuestra jornada de llevar la cerveza a sus raíces clásicas. Cuando
empezamos a buscar un hogar para la cervecería, nos sentimos atraídos a Richmond y a East Brother Island, el puerto seguro
que se convirtió en nuestro tocayo. Ubicado en una bodega cerca de los astilleros Kaiser, nos inspiramos en los buques y
en la herencia industrial de Richmond, y admiramos a la gente trabajadora y auténtica y los negocios que se encuentran en
esta ciudad. Nos encanta la naturaleza tranquila y modesta de Richmond, la cual creemos que se refleja en nuestras cervezas:
cinco estilos clásicos que evocan los mismos fundamentos, pero similares a una sensación familiar antigua. Vendemos
cerveza en barriles y latas, y pronto la encontrará en restaurantes, bares, mercados de especialidad y tiendas minoristas de
la localidad. También estamos por terminar nuestro nuevo bar interior/exterior, donde puede disfrutar de una Pilsner, Lager o
IPA fría a la vez que admira la belleza natural de los alrededores de nuestro maravilloso rincón. Estamos ansiosos de conocer
a nuestros nuevos vecinos. ¡Esté pendiente de nuestra gran inauguración en las próximas semanas!
Rob Lightner es el co-fundador de East Brother Brewery Company, ubicada en 1001 Canal Blvd, #C-2