I recently watched a timelapse video of an artist completing a portrait. What stood out to me wasn’t just the talent involved, but what happened at the end. After hours of refining details, adjusting shadows and perfecting the image, the artist added a signature to the finished piece. That signature represented more than a name....Read More
In this episode of Producing Confidence, host Melanie Toups sits down with Clay Carter, General Manager of Specialty Craft Services, and Matthew Ferguson, Coatings Project Manager, to discuss the critical role fabric maintenance plays in protecting energy infrastructure. They explore how proactive surface preparation, protective coatings, corrosion prevention and quality control can extend asset life...Read More
The PES Houma Fabrication team recently completed fabrication of a laydown deck and managed its loadout onto client-furnished transportation, demonstrating the end-to-end capabilities available at our waterfront facility. Located directly on the water with convenient access to the Gulf of America, the Houma yard helps clients streamline execution by reducing the complexity of moving large...Read More
Did you know the first documented Job Safety & Environmental Analysis (JSEA) dates back to 1927? Originally developed for streetcar operators, the process focused on breaking a job into individual steps, identifying hazards and putting controls in place before work began. Nearly 100 years later, the concept remains one of the most effective tools for...Read More
At our Houma fabrication facility, PES teams are bringing another complex process module to life. Recently, crews lifted a mid-level Flow Valve skid into place as part of a larger module currently under construction. From procurement and fabrication to coating, testing and final assembly, this project highlights the end-to-end capabilities that allow PES to deliver...Read More
After 14 years of dedicated service, Huey Thomas of Project Logistics retired from Performance Energy Services (PES) in July. Throughout his time with PES, Huey was a valued member of the Logistics team, helping repair and prepare equipment for projects across the company. His dedication and commitment played an important role in supporting safe and...Read More
Did you know that in Louisiana alone, the Emergency Department sees 2,700 to 4,500 visits a year pertaining to heat related illness. This also includes 50-88 heat related deaths each year. Men account for 80% of the visits.(Louisiana Department of Health). We can’t change the weather; however, we can change the way we respond to...Read More
PES Construction Supervisor Jason Taylor represented PES at the 2026 Guardian Contractor Safety Forum in Lafayette, Louisiana, where he participated in a panel discussion alongside other Guardian field leaders. Panelists shared how they build and maintain strong safety and quality cultures on their projects while leading both experienced employees and those new to the workforce....Read More
Performance Energy Services (PES) continues to expand its industrial access capabilities with the successful certification of Dustin Schell and Ben Alexander (U.S.-based), along with Shaun Dixon, Ian Hogg, Christopher Murphy and Kris Downey (international-based), as V-Deck System instructors and installers. In alignment with our value of Improvement, PES invested in the V-Deck System to provide...Read More
