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Key Site Stats (through March) As many are aware, the Pasadena and Chilean sites recently collaborated to
exchange ideas, perspectives and culture around topics in safety through the
2015 2016 2017 2017 Peers & Pairs program. A delegation of colleagues from Chile visited our site in
Act Target February and several Pasadena employees reciprocated with a trip in late
March. It was quite rewarding for me to witness the positive impact that the
Recordable 3 0 0 0 experience had on all that participated. While many of the process chemistry
hazards are very different between the facilities, the fundamental principles of
Injuries what it takes to achieve Operational Excellence (and the challenges that lie
therein) remain the same. I had an opportunity a couple weeks after our
Process 000 0 visitors from Chile departed to discuss the impact their visit had with leaders at
the facility in La Negra. I was surprised and pleased to learn that many of the
Safety Level ideas and tools our guests took with them from their Texas tour were already in
earnest stages of adoption. The impression that the Pasadena host team left
2+ on our Chilean visitors was clearly inspirational and energizing.

Environmental 3 1 0 0 What also struck me as I reflected on the visit was the value gleaned for the
broad team of participants here in Pasadena. By taking the time to explain the
Level 2+ tenets and details of our programs & systems, and addressing the questions
that naturally follow, often a deeper understanding emerges of why and how
Customer 10 1 0 ≤ 5 these things are important and effective. Indeed it was even more rewarding
Complaints to see the energy and inspiration instilled in the host team during the Pasadena
leg of the tour. It’s experiences like these that convince me we’re heading in
Level 2+ the right direction on the proverbial Safety Ladder. Thanks to everyone that
helped make this initiative a success.
There were no recordable injuries, Level 2+
On the other hand, there have been a number of incidents across the company
process safety or environmental incidents, or that reminds us of how important it is to maintain a sense of vulnerability.
We’ve discussed in tailgates the Chlorine release in Jordan, and the host of
Level 2+ customer complaints in Feb. Occupational Safety injuries to date. It’s a busy time this spring with no
shortage of potential distractions and pitfalls. Let’s continue to challenge
Table of Contents ourselves and our coworkers to stay focused, stave off complacency and keep
Key Site Stats (through July) the positive spirit of collaboration so prominently on display in February.
Jason’s Corner Thanks for all that you do. Stay safe. -Jason
Brown Bag Lunch and Learn
Stay informed training
Maintenance is moving some dirt
Major repairs in incoming rail line
Peers & Pairs
Training Data
Education news
Operator unit Training updates
Material Selection in the R-5104 System
Material Selection in the R-5104 System Cont.
Quarterly Security Awareness Training
Pasadena TR Group Intro
Pasadena TR Group Cont.
Habitat for Humanity
Look what’s here
Congratulations
Congratulations cont.
PT standard labeling
Safety Points Awards
What’s going on in Maintenance?
What’s going on in Maintenance? Cont.
Alkyls Alarm Management
Safety Beacon
Albemarle Foundation Upcoming Events
Albemarle Foundation Events Cont.
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February Birthdays/Anniversaries
March Birthdays/Anniversaries

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Where do all those numbers in LIMS come from?

Submitted by: Bill Flanagan

This will be the first in a series of monthly articles about the analytical techniques and procedures used in
the QC lab to assess the quality of our products and their suitability for our customer’s needs. Each
month we will talk about a different analysis and its strengths and weaknesses. The laboratory runs
about 11,000 tests per month. A significant portion of the tests involve gas chromatography or GC. What
is GC, and what can it tell you and just as important what can’t it tell you.

A sample is injected into a column packed with a stationary phase, a flow of carrier gas sweeps material
through the heated column. The more a material interacts with the stationary phase, the slower it will
pass through the column. At the end of the column there is a detector of some kind that lets you know
something has finished its journey through the column and is coming off. In this way a mixture of
materials can be separated and the amount of each component can be measured. Different types of
detectors might measure, thermal conductivity, infrared or UV absorptivity to name a few. A common
misconception is that a GC can identify what is in a mixture and in truth it can’t. If you hold the carrier
flow and the temperature constant then a material should take the same amount of time to travel
through the column each time it is injected into it. So if I inject compound A into my gc and it takes 4.55
minutes to come out, and then inject an unknown into the GC and a peak comes out at 4.55 minutes all I
can say for certain is that it has the same retention time as compound A. In the case of a well understood
process where I know what compounds to expect because I understand the chemistry of the process, I
can use GC to measure the relative amounts of individual components. The accuracy and precision of the
GC test is very good. One should normally expect no worse than +/- 0.03% in a number from a GC with a
capillary column and a FID ( Flame Ionization Detector). What does that mean? All analytical
measurements come with some built in variability, the goal is to keep the variability from the analysis to
as small an amount as possible. In this case 6.98 and 7.01 would be the same number analytically. This
always seems to be harder to understand when the specification for that component is 7.00, than it is
when the specification is 10.00

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Contact Martha Hurtado with any questions.

Martha Hurtado, EMR

Certified Health Coach

Dr. Roxanne Edrington Occupational Health Assistant
DATE: Wednesday, April 5, 2017 281/694-8645
TIME: 11:15 AM 281/694-8608 (fax)

PLACE: Pasadena Site - Cork Club or Cafeteria - Depends on number attending

Topic: "Achieving Optimal Wellness"

RSVP: Please RSVP if you plan to attend so I can set up in the room that will best

accommodate.

Snacks will be provided.

Dr. Roxanne is a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC), a Clinical Nutritionist (CCN), Board
Certified Naturopathic Practitioner and a Functional Medicine Practitioner. Dr. Roxanne
has developed a passion for improving health and well-being through balanced nutrition
and lifestyle changes. The main focus for each patient is to assess and treat imbalances in
the body and restore them to optimal function. Dr. Roxanne has been practicing for 18
years and specializes in chronic diseases such as: cardiovascular disorders, thyroid, high
cholesterol, hypertension, intestinal problems, adrenal stress, diabetes and other glucose
related disorders, metabolic syndrome, weight loss, women's health issues, fitness and
others common disorders.

Her passion and commitment to health and fitness are very noticeable in her personal life
as she continues to motivate and educate people to excel to their personal best.

"As a doctor of prevention, I have developed a passion for improving patient health and
well-being through balanced nutrition and lifestyle changes. My main focus for each patient
is to assess and treat imbalances in the body and restore them to optimal function. The
human body functions as an orchestrated network of interconnected systems. Each
individual is wired differently, and therefore should be treated on an individual basis
regardless of their diagnosis. A treatment plan that works for one person does not always
work for another. We, together as a team, will uncover these imbalances by lab work and
other diagnostic tools and devise a treatment plan that will work for you!"

Dr. Roxanne Edrington DC, CCN
Ultimate Vitality LLC

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Quarterly Security Awareness
Training Begins April 1

 Teach and promote safe usage habits
 Point out and discourage unsafe behavior
 Raise awareness of methods by which bad
actors can hack into your personal information or
company intellectual property
 Show users how to recognize and react to
potential threats
 Educate users about information security
techniques they can put to use at home and at
work
Employees will have until the end of the quarter, June 30, 2017, to complete the required training courses. Thank you for helping to keep our
environment secure, and always remember to "Keep it Safe".

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Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to introduce Albemarle's newest learning and development resource, the GLOBAL LEARNING
CENTER, created to keep employees informed and connected.
At Albemarle, we believe that CONTINUOUS LEARNING is a critical component for our continued success. We
must be committed to creating a learning environment that powers the potential of diverse, innovative and
inclusive teams through comprehensive, business-focused learning opportunities that drive high performance. In
order for you to perform at your highest level we recognize the need to offer learning opportunities that
strengthen current skillsets and develop the untapped POTENTIAL of our workforce. We are also committed to
programs that support leadership growth, contribute to a safe working environment and provide a deeper
understanding of company guidelines, procedures and expectations.
Designing and coordinating these opportunities is a first step. As a next step, we must clearly communicate
upcoming events and make certain that employees can easily access provided links and course-related information.
Our latest ALBERT page, being called the GLOBAL LEARNING CENTER, will do just that…take a look.

Albemarle's one-stop shop for learning & development information:

• A full-year calendar announcing program dates and deadlines
• Detailed information regarding required programs/initiatives
• Direct access to course links, communications and Albemarle University visit Albemarle's GLOBAL

LEARNING CENTER. A permanent link can be found on the Human Resources Team page under the HR
Portal section (see image above as a reference).

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Roof Fall Protection Improvements

Submitted by: Ryan Gray

In 2014 a site wide survey was conducted of all the Albemarle owned buildings in regards to fall protection
deficiencies on roofs. Among the deficiencies discovered were inadequate roof access, inadequate handrails and
proper tie-off points around stationary equipment, and non-stationary equipment’s proximity to the roof’s edge.
OSHA mandates that personnel should maintain a distance of at least 6 ft. from any elevated ledge. If job duties or
access to evaluated positions requires personnel to be within 6 ft. of an elevated edge, a proper fall protection
system(s) should be in place.
The Pasadena Engineering team recently completed two projects to address several of these fall protection
deficiencies. These improvements included designing, fabricating, and installing handrail systems, ladder entry
platforms, and tie-off locations. Areas addressed by these projects include the DF-1 and MP-1 control rooms as well
as the Change House, HA-3 Control Room, and the Lab buildings. Future projects will address other deficient areas
around the plant.
These improvements have made these roofs much safer for employees who regularly access and work from them.
Thanks to all who have helped make these efforts a success.

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Maintenance is Moving Some Dirt!

We kicked off emptying the south sand bed in March – trying a slightly improved method to speed it up and prevent damage
to the sand bed piping. As you can see, the bed is fairly dry and being easily moved (assuming the weather stays DRY). It’s
estimated that ~15,000 cubic yards will be moved to site 16.

What’s next? Major Repairs on the Incoming Rail Line!

Repairs are planned for the West Two of the incoming tracks were repaired/replaced just north of the Hill
Levee area (west of Sun Edison, near Scale. These two tracks were showing signs of foundation issues and were
the Adams Slip) in April & May. “pumping” each time cars went over them. During one weekend in March,
rail traffic across the area was halted, and the 2 tracks removed, degraded
culverts removed and it all replaced and re-compacted – solving the
problem. Thanks to Joel Conway, Railroad and Logistics, and the Balfour
Beatty Rail crew for safely completing repairs in just 2 days, as these tracks
supply THE WHOLE plant! Every wonder what something like this costs?
Over $70,000!

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January-February 2017 Completed SIPs

2017 has started off relatively slow for incoming SIPs, but the work to manage the backlog continues to go well.
Keep your eyes trained to see hazards and your thoughts on seeking improvements. It is those two things coupled
with everyone’s participation that has made this program the success that it has been, and helped to make our work
environment a safer, better place to be.
Here are the numbers for the beginning of the year:

• 6 new SIPs were submitted in Jan., 9 were submitted in Feb.; 15 submitted for 2017.
• 20 SIPs were completed in Jan., 2 in Feb., 22 have been completed by end of Feb, 2017.
• 152 SIPs remained open at the end of February, 2017.
Keep up the good work and continue to input your Safety Improvement ideas. Be safe!

Doug Thompson recognized
the need for the removal
protruding re-bar and
concrete stands located by
the old blow down pit behind
the alkyl control room in an
attempt to prevent
impalement and tripping
hazards, SIP (16-143)

Terrance Tanner saw the need for a
new wind sock to be installed at Outfall
001 building , SIP(17-13).

Mary Gutierrez Christopher Hoarau suggested
recognized the need to “Hearing protection
fill in sewer drain at 4th recommended” sign to be put up
and Powder to better at the Old Tiger PT pad, where
accommodate PT’s are repaired and dried prior
equipment and large to being put back in service. The
trucks accessing the act of drying the PT’s produces a
alkyl area of the plant. lot of noise. SIP(15-74)
SIP(15-182)

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Mary Gutierrez saw the need Thanks to William Odom for suggesting a Thanks to Mike Ochoa ramps were
for a new stop sign to be put hearing protection sign be installed at the installed by the D360 tanks in Alkyls JF6
up at 4th and Center St. This fire water pumps due to the volume of area to improve access to the nearest
area is a high traffic area for noise produced when the pumps are Safety Shower and Eyewash Station,
both the road ways and the running. SIP(16-125) SIP(14-07)
rail ways. Proper signage
helps to ensure drivers
vehicles are aware of
potential hazards in an
attempt to create a safer
more aware work place.
SIP(16-168)

Thanks to Gerry Pereira the 3/4inch Thanks to Fernando Alvarez ruts and Wilson David proposed the unleveled
steam line at the NaK shack was holes were filled in at the PT staging ground surrounding D5121 needed to
relocated to improve clearance for area in DF-1. SIP(16-42) be leveled out and have holes filled, in
forklift traffic when the NaK cylinders an attempt to mitigate slips trips and
need to be changed. SIP(16-165) falls at ground level, SIP(15-125).

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Thanks to Bill Eldridge for his SIP Bill Eldridge proposed the C5120 Daniel Chavez recognized the
to improve the lighting in the bottoms bypass and level need for AL105 to be replaced
area and the addition of non-slip control valve be modified in an due to the old extinguisher box
tape to be added to the wooden attempt to make accessing the being weathered and damaged.
deck surrounding this filter pot, bypass easier and less SIP(16-17)
SIP(16-113). cumbersome, SIP(16-112).

Patrick Sokol proposed the Shop Thanks to Mary Gutierrez the Chad Sullivan’s SIP(16-01) reduced
forklift be fitted with rear view low boy used to transport PT’s the amount of water in the MP-1
mirrors. Personnel in the central on plant was fitted with large column and reactor containment
shop often have to maneuver the tie down straps to better secure areas by piping the steam trap
fork lift in tight spots that are the heavy PT loads , SIP(16- condensate to an area drain.
occupied by fellow employees. 161).
The mirrors aid in safe forklift use
and practices, SIP(16-23).

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2017 Peers and Pairs

Did You Know……

There are thirteen (13) locations around the plant for morning tailgate
meetings!

Power E&I @ 0700 Stores @ 0700 Take/schedule time
N Main Shop @ 0700 B&R N Maint @ 0730 to attend at least
Alkyls N Maint @ 0700 Alkyls N I&E @ 0700 one a week to hear
Alkyls Operations @ 0715 what’s going on
Garage @ 0700 with other groups

in the plant!

Railroad/Yardmasters @ 0700 Specialties Operations @ 0715

Alkyls S Maint @ 0700 B&R S Maint @ 0730

Capitol Group (S Security Gate) @ 0600

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“What’s Up” In Training

1st Qtr Training Statistics What To Look For In 2nd Qtr:
(all courses, all current
employees) April:
90% compliant as of 3/27!
Goal = 100% compliance - Quality & Responsible Care

Looking Ahead…….. - MOC Awareness
- Flare Operations
 Video recording various - Security Awareness (3 CBTs)
training sessions (i.e. Oseco
PSD sessions) for future May:
reference for those
employees who did not - RCRA
attend or need a refresher
- 3 Health & Safety CBTs
 Testing Surface Pro 4 tablets
for field use – PT June:
loading/maintenance (first
group to “test”) - 3 Health & Safety CBTs

Throughout the quarter, site
compliance training will be
assigned the first of each month
compared to assigning courses the
1st of each quarter!

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“What’s Up” In Training

Adult Learning….Did You Know……

o Adults want to know why they should
learn something before investing time
into any sort of learning event
o It must be useful in their work or
personal lives

o Adults have a task-centered or problem-
centered approach to learning
o Adults will devote energy to those
things they believe will help them
perform a task or solve a problem

o Adults must connect what they are
learning with their existing knowledge,
beliefs and skills

o Adults want to be self-directed in their
learning
o As adults we like control and want
to make our own decisions

o Adults require motivation to participate
in a training experience and are
motivated when they see:
o The topic is meaningful
o The tasks are obtainable
o The feeling or tone of the training
is positive

o Adults must practice and then apply
what they learn in order to remember it
o Adults remember the most when
things are repeated

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“What’s Up” In Training

 Currently have three (3) employees in Operator Training Curriculum
various stages of completing the new
DF-1 operator training program Here’s a listing of some of the topics
modules covered in the operator training
programs:
 Recently had one (1) employee
complete the Alkyls 200 Area • Good Operator Practices
operator training program • Process Overview
• Process Systems
 More on the way……! • Initial Qualification
Each topic above contains a series of
What Does This Mean To You? learning objects (read and understand,
completing/fill in the blank PFDs,
As more employees are scheduled to completing data worksheets,
receive unit training and performing on-the-job tasks,
qualification for Alkyls and knowledge assessments (quizzes) and
Specialties, they will be introduced field verification observations
to the new training program for the The operator training curriculums are
following areas: being developed and tested through
 200 Area Albemarle University and upon
 JF-5 successful completion of the testing
 JF-6 will be available to employees
 Aluminum Powder
 Packaging
 DF-1
 MP-1
Under Construction…..
 Utilities “Operator 101” (for new
hires)

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Material Selection in the R-5104 System

Author: Brandt Becnel

R-5104 is a reactor on the north end of DF-1 that is used to neutralize sodium aluminate with pure sulfuric
acid. Sodium aluminate is a solution of aluminum hydroxide in sodium hydroxide that is a waste product of several
processes across the plant. Though sodium aluminate’s behavior is not entirely like sodium hydroxide, the two
substances have similar corrosion properties. Sodium hydroxide, commonly referred to as caustic, is used
throughout the plant to decontaminate process streams.

The primary corrosion mechanism through which caustic plagues chemical process units is caustic stress
corrosion cracking, or caustic SCC. When discussing caustic SCC, the principle variables are material, stress,
temperature, and caustic concentration, which is generally expressed as a ratio of caustic to water in the solution in
the form of a percentage. Though caustic concentration is generally not a concern at temperatures below 135 °F,
corrosion becomes increasingly aggressive as temperature rises. In addition, latent residual stress increases the
material’s vulnerability to caustic SCC. In areas, such as welds, where residual stress level are high, caustic SCC
initiates at grain boundaries and propagates until the material is locally compromised. Though the physical scale of
crack formation and propagation is small, widespread attack often leads to even metal loss throughout the entirety
of the affected area. There exists good documentation that describes the behavior of caustic across temperature
and concentration combinations; however, it can be challenging to accurately specify these variables throughout an
entire chemical reaction.

In the case of R-5104, we introduce pure sulfuric acid to a highly basic sodium aluminate solution. In this
neutralization reaction, temperature and pH have extreme cyclic fluctuations, 3 pH to 14 pH and temperatures
from ambient up to 175 °F. This instance is a perfect example of how challenging it can be to quantify the
temperature-concentration behavior of a chemical process that involves caustic. Additionally, R-5104 presents a
particular challenge with the presence of localized pockets of high concentration sulfuric acid and chloride
contaminants.

The consistently dynamic nature of this process presents a unique challenge to pipe specification.
Albemarle Standards call for class 154 – carbon steel piping in flammable severe service. Caustic, on the other
hand, calls for class 153, class 184, or Incoloy. Class 153 is essentially similar to class 154; however, it is classified
for non-flammable severe service and specifies stress relief for welds at prescribed temperature-concentration
combinations. Class 184 is simply 316L stainless steel, which is moderately resistant to caustic SCC. Last, sulfuric
acid calls for class 166 – PVDF lined, class 167 – PTFE lined, or class 189 – Alloy 20. While the high nickel content in
Alloy 20 resists corrosion mechanisms in sulfuric acid, the linings in both class 166 and 167 simply prevent process
fluid from reaching metal surfaces.

The piping loop on R-5104 includes piping of class 154, carbon steel, and class 167, Teflon-lined. Caustic
SCC, as described above, is particularly aggressive on non-stress-relieved heat-affected zones of welds in carbon
steel. As shown in the picture below, metal loss is highly concentrated along the weld seam. This x-ray shot was
taken during a recent inspection of welds throughout the unit, and was one of several identified welds that have
since been replaced with stress-relieved class 154 piping. Ongoing monitoring of these replaced spools will help us
understand and predict the extent to which stress-relief extends the life of carbon steel piping in this service.

While carbon steel can be inspected through routine techniques, Teflon-lined piping presents a different
challenge. Teflon is entirely chemical resistant to this process; however, it is susceptible to erosive wear that can
compromise the lining and expose the base metal to a highly corrosive environment. Additionally, manufacturing
and assembly defects can create voids in the lining, both of which are essentially impossible to detect with non-
destructive examination.

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Material Selection Ailnbemtharele CRor-p5o1ra0tio4n –SCyonsfitdeenmtial CInfoornmattiinonued…

The last challenge in the R-5104 loop is E-5802 A/B, which is an exchanger on the loop that removes the heat of the
neutralization from the process. There are two exchangers on the circuit; however, only one is in service and the
second functions as a spare. These exchangers have historically exhibited significant corrosion throughout that
includes tube-wall loss, general corrosion, and preferential attack at tube to tube sheet welds. With the help of
Mechanical Tech Services, we are conducting a coupon test within the exchanger to evaluate corrosion to several
alloys and stainless steels. Though we are confident that the weld attack is consistent with caustic SCC, we hope to
learn about other corrosive species present in this process.

The goal of coupon testing is to identify metals and alloying components that provide sufficient corrosion
resistance and wear resistance to this process and that facilitate non-destructive examination to accurately qualify
fitness for service. The resultant material choice will likely have high nickel content. For reference, Alloy 200,
which is pure nickel and quite expensive, provides the highest resistance to caustic SCC. However, this service also
calls for resistance to high temperature sulfuric acid and chloride corrosion. As mentioned before, Alloy 20, which
has a nickel content of approximately 35%, is recommended for sulfuric acid service. One of the most interesting
observations about this research is that Alloy 20, often considered to be cost-prohibitive, is actually less expensive
than Teflon-lined pipe in this service. However, we are still in the process of verifying which alloy can withstand
the full spectrum of corrosive species in this service.

By collecting data from coupon tests, consulting with Mechanical Tech Services, and drawing conclusions
from process data, we will deliver a re-designed approach to material selection in the R-5104 system that will
facilitate improved inspection methods, provide accurate depictions of corrosion behavior, and ultimately increase
the reliability of the system.

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Quarterly Security Awareness Training Begins April 1

3/27/2017

Fellow Employees:

As part of our continued focus on securing our employees' Personally Identifiable Information (PII), our
company's Intellectual Property (IP) and our IT environment, the quarterly Albemarle Security Awareness
Training will be rolled out to all employees with access to Albemarle University starting April 01, 2017. We
have switched to a quarterly system for 2017 and beyond in order to maximize the benefits of the training
and minimize the time to complete. The purpose of this training program, hosted in Albemarle University,
is to build a strong foundation of awareness. No matter how much effort is spent on securing data and
networks, success depends on human awareness and preparing individual employees to make informed
decisions.
The objectives of the training program are as follows:

• Teach and promote safe usage habits
• Point out and discourage unsafe behavior
• Raise awareness of methods by which bad actors can hack into your personal information or

company intellectual property

• Show users how to recognize and react to potential threats
• Educate users about information security techniques they can put to use at home and at work

Employees will have until the end of the quarter, June 30, 2017, to complete the required training courses.
Thank you for helping to keep our environment secure, and always remember to "Keep it Safe".

As part of the Albemarle University platform, employees will receive reminder notification messages when
the courses are 60 days, 30 days, 15 days and 7 days out from their due dates. Users will receive a
notification for each module that has not been completed (up to 5 notifications). The notification will
include the course name and a course description and will come from
[email protected]

If you have any questions about accessing Albemarle University, please contact the HR Service Center by
phone at 1-888-407-4772 or by email at [email protected].

Sincerely, Waran
Ravi
Chief Information Officer

https://albert.alb.intra/Pages/Quarterly-Security-Awareness-Training-Begins-April-1.aspx

Adrienne Schexnayder | | Albemarle Corporation – HR Representative

- Lithium & Advanced Materials | P.O. Box 2500 | Pasadena, TX 77501-2500 |

 (713) 740-1169 | [email protected] | www.albemarle.com

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The Pasadena Technology Resources (TR) group is a team of chemical engineers, separate from the Operations organization
that works on special projects and various initiatives. Lately, we have been focused on cost reduction. Our work includes:

• Cost reduction (reducing raw material utilizations, energy usage)
• Capital project evaluation, high-level process design, and process commissioning
• Technical evaluation of new process or business expansion proposals
• Major environmental projects or quality improvements
• Process support or troubleshooting for major issues requiring in-depth study
Please let us know if you have any cost reduction or process improvement ideas in your work area!
Below are the engineers that make up our team:

Hello, I’m Ryan Roussel and I am the R&T Manager here in Pasadena. I am a relative newcomer to the
site, having arrived in August of 2015. I have been employed by Albemarle most of my career with
stops at a few other companies along the way. I started with Albemarle at the PDC in 2000 as a
contract engineer and was hired into the operations group in 2001. Since then I’ve held roles of
increasing responsibility eventually transitioning to TR. From the PDC, I moved to South Haven,
serving as the TR Manager there for 3.5 years. I graduated from Louisiana State University (Geaux
Tigers!) in 1996 and am married with three kids. Feel free to reach out to myself or any of the TR
engineers with cost improvement ideas or other questions of a technical nature.

Hi, I’m Jeff Cochran, and I have been at the Pasadena site since 2011. I started with
Ethyl/Albemarle in 1989 in Process Development at the PDC in Baton Rouge, after graduating from
the University of Arkansas (Wooooooooo. Pig. Sooie!). I moved to the Magnolia plant, where I
spent about 3 years, then moved back to Baton Rouge where I spent a number of years in the
corporate Process Design group, working on projects at various sites around the company. My first
major exposure to Pasadena was the Tiger project in 2009. I remained mostly in a corporate role
my first several years in Pasadena, then officially joined the TR group in 2015.

Chris Arceneaux interned in TR at the PDC in summer of 2009, and again in TR in summer of 2010
at Magnolia. In 2011, Chris graduated with a BS in Chemical Engineering from Louisiana Tech
University (Go Bulldogs!) and was hired on full time in TR here at Pasadena. At Pasadena, Chris
has worked on the Tiger olefin swap and low viscosity trial runs, MP1 flare improvements, and the
Specialties Air Permit renewal, along with other cost improvement projects.

Hello, I am Vera Lee. I joined this group in 2012, after having enjoyed summer internships at Pasadena

and Bayport during my studies at UT Austin (hook’em horns!). So far, I’ve helped with the JF-6 startup,

Low-Temperature MASC, and some projects in South Carolina, Baton Rouge, Germany, China, and most

recently Chile. Currently, I am working on projects to install flammable gas detectors, improve TDA

unloading and storage safety, and optimize MASC. I am interested in finding ways to improve the energy

usage at our site, so please let me know if you have any ideas! I also enjoy being involved with Jackson

Mentoring, the Central Safety Committee, and the Albemarle Foundation; please tell me if you’re

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Hi, my name is Ryan Moore and I’ve been working at the Pasadena plant since June 2013. I grew up
in the greater Houston area and am a proud graduate from the University of Houston (Go Coogs!).
During my time here I have had the privilege to work on several capital projects in the alkyls area
including: T-664 Reactivation, Degasser Improvements, Damp Flare Rerouting and the Washpad
Addition. If you see me out in the unit or in the office, please stop by and say hi. I love to talk about
my 3 little girls, CrossFit, craft beer, The Albemarle Foundation, and any improvements that can be
made to the plant.

Forrest Sloane interned in the Operations department in summer 2013 and hired on full time in the
TR group after graduating in 2014 from the University of Florida (Go Gators!) with a BS in Chemical
Engineering. In school he worked part-time for three years in a synthetic inorganic chemistry
research lab on campus. At Pasadena he has worked in the alkyls area on air emissions permitting
and cost reduction projects.

Hi there, my name is Derek Meese, and I joined the Albemarle team in August 2015. I graduated
from Texas A&M (Gig ‘em!) in 2014. I had a few summer internships as a process engineer at Citgo
Petroleum and worked for a year at Air Products. During my time here, I’ve worked on steam issues
(large steam leaks, accounting discrepancies), chlorine handling improvements, and boiler
improvements. The most current and impactful project I’m working on is evaluating our fired
equipment plans, and determining our options. In my spare time, I like traveling, enjoying concerts,
and lifting weights. You’ll occasionally find me at the Houston SPCA animal shelter or rock climbing. I
always enjoy learning different processes and how the plant works, so feel free to share your
knowledge with me!

Hello, I’m Sam Gause, I hired on to the TR group in August, 2015 after graduating from the University of
Texas (hook’em horns!) in 2011 and the University of Florida (Go Gators!) in 2015. I’ve been involved in
several projects during my time at Pasadena including alterations to the air system, DiBAH production
expansion, planning for a DMAC-Lite trial, and TMA production. I’m also involved with the Albemarle
Foundation and I am one of the representatives for the TEAL awards from this site. I am always looking for
ways to improve outreach from the site through the Foundation or reduce our environmental footprint,
so feel free to share any ideas you have with me!

Mariam Malik: Currently, I’m an undergraduate student completing my first co-op term with the TR
group at Albemarle. I will be graduating May 2019 with a degree in chemical engineering in honors
from the University of Houston. Go Coogs! My TR projects include recovering entrained TNOA fluid
from filter cake and improving Dowtherm insulation in the plant. I also have the pleasure of
volunteering through the Jackson Intermediate mentoring program every month. I am very excited to
be interning at Albemarle and look forward to future opportunities with the company.

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The 2017 Albemarle Habitat for
Humanity build starts with wall
framing on April 1st from 11am -

2pm.

Come be a part of this fun and
rewarding experience! Additional
dates will be announced shortly.

Address:
528 N. 3rd Street
La Porte, TX 77571

Thank you to all the volunteers who October 2016
made our 2016 build a huge success!
This pictures show the results of
your hard work.

The family is eager to move in their
new home as soon as the brick facade
and the interior finishing touches are
completed. Stay tuned for details on
the dedication celebration.

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(17-03) It was brought to my attention by stores employees (Roy Lopez and others) at the Albemarle Shipping And
Receiving that there is a issue with drivers and vendors parking too close to or on the railroad tracks. As a result of this safety concern, I began to
investigate and do a safety observation. I have several findings to report so that we can thoroughly address this situation.
1) Short dilapidated red sign that is saying how far to park from train tracks------ Sign needs to be replaced with a 2 sided warning sign
2) The east white boundary line from center of railroad track is short of 8 feet 6 inches-----------------There is still a marking from a older line that is
correct (east white boundary line)
3) No designated staging area for vendors, drivers, and 18 wheelers--------------- marker off two spots. one south of east white boundary line and one
on the north end of the east white boundary line at about 18 wheeler length a piece
4) There needs to be a bigger and more noticeable sign that says Albemarle Shipping and Receiving placed out above the loading and unloading
section of the warehouse and this will lessen traffic from Afton and enterprise truckers and drivers.
5) Need three to four more warning signs telling drivers to not park on or too close to railroad track. This will hopefully eliminate any confusion of
whether the track is in service or not in service
6) Also the white boundary lines that are 8ft 6 inches from the track should have slash/diagonal hash marks included and that will be more
noticeable to drivers
of where not to park.
*This entire project will only require signs and painting mostly*
All of these suggestions where discussed with stores employees. Let’s try to make safe positive difference here on our complex.

(17-04) Currently, the aluminum chloride powder used in the TNOA process, as covered in the PPE matrix, requires a
full green suit including boots and gloves, as well as, goggles and a corrosive hood. This is overkill for bodily protection, and it completely ignores
the primary route of exposure for this chemical as it relates to our process : inhalation. The area where the AlCl3 is introduced to the process is
enclosed in a building so the risk of the powder becoming windblown and posing a skin exposure is minimal. Necessary PPE for the exposure risk.

(16-172) We need better lighting on west side of SAS/Specialty control room. There is lots of scooter traffic
on this side and it’s hard to see people and objects at night. The lights over the two doors are not enough for safe visibility.

(16-174) View at a stop sign. Install mirror across the street at 4TH and Tote road and PT alley as well (The road
east of tote road). So that forklifts and scooters can see since there are structures and a firewall impeding your line of sight.

Should the ladder going up D-247 have a cage around it? There are several ladders of similar height
that have them, but this one does not. Maybe it got missed.

Safety Slogan

“Respect the unexpected. Think through your risks”

BBS Observation winners:
Patrick Files & Wendell Hood

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(17-08) Per Albemarle safety everything plugged in to a wall needs a GFCI
receptacle. We have GFCI pig tails in the tool room but very few of the wall receptacles are GFCI
protected. The problem is no matter how many times we state this safety rule the GFCI pig tails
are not always used. At any time items can be found plugged in without a GFCI pig tail. Especially
in the summer when a lot of fans are being used. To correct this issue all wall receptacles should
be replaced with GFCI protected wall receptacles. If GFCI wall receptacles were installed
everything would always be protected and people’s memory would not be an issue as it is now. I
understand all GFCI's have to be inspected on a regular bases the same as the GFCI pig tails
being used now. If the GFCI wall plugs were in place the location would at least be known. When
the pig tails are used there is no telling where they may be at any time.

(17-04) Currently, the aluminum chloride powder used in the TNOA process,
as covered in the PPE matrix, requires a full green suit including boots and gloves, as well as,
goggles and a corrosive hood. This is overkill for bodily protection, and it completely ignores the
primary route of exposure for this chemical as it relates to our process: inhalation. The area where
the AlCl3 is introduced to the process is enclosed in a building so the risk of the powder
becoming windblown and posing a skin exposure is minimal. Necessary PPE for the exposure
risk.

Safety Slogan

“Working safely may get old, but so do those who practice it.”

BBS Observation winners:

Kolonda Williams

Michael Bradley

Hazzard Recognition

Brad Venable Quality
Chris Arceneaux

Bob Zapf – Random drawing

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The customer’s first impression of Albemarle’s product is the exterior of
the tank they are receiving. The majority of customer complaints
received in the Alkyl portion of the plant deal with tank appearance.
Very few complaints are received on the actual product. A multi-
discipline group of Pasadena employees met in February to begin an
improvement process for appearance of portable tanks. Maintenance,
Operations, Supply Chain, Shipping and Receiving and Washpad
Operations all participated in the event.

The team met for two days and discussed the tank flow for customer
returns and tanks from certification.

Improvements include a standard placement for all marks, label and placards. Weights and customer specific marks will be
printed using the Alkyls loading database. Standard UN descriptions, technical names, and Albemarle Use Dry Extinguisher
labels will be stocked in Stores for easy access. Albemarle will soon be marked on the tanks with the company logo.

Watch for these changes to occur.

Safety Incentive Program Update

The following Safety Incentive prizes were redeemed in August-September! Thanks for your participation in
the program!

Pappas Gift Card 3 Best Buy $50 Card 1
Target Gift Card 0 Academy $100 Card 4
Best Buy $100 Card 3 Bass Pro Shop $100 Card 0
Bose Sound Sport IE 0 Amazon - Fire HD 8” 0
Samsung Galaxy Tab 16GB 1 I-Pod Touch 16GB 0
Fitbit Blaze 0 Spa Week $200 Card 1
0 Top Golf $200 0
Timber Creek golf course GC 1 Go Pro Hero 5 1
1 Xbox One S Bundle 0
40” LED Smart TV 1080P 0 I-Pad Air 2 128GB 3
I-Pad Air 2 32GB 3 Day of Vacation 4
PlayStation 4 2 GoPro Hero 4K 2
50” LED 1080p HDTV
Dyson Vac.

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Procedures for Success

Submitted by: Bob Zapf

Have you ever asked yourself why we write so many procedures? I mean “Doesn’t everyone know how to do that”, or “it’s as
easy as putting on your work boots.” Right! Well, it would be nice if life and work were that easy, unfortunately their not.
So, written procedures are critical to insure everyone who does a particular job has the playbook to safely and correctly
complete the job.

Let’s explore3 thing we should understand about procedures. (1) Why we need procedures, (2) what should be in a well
written procedure, (3) how procedures affect me.

Webster defines the word PROCEDURE as;

An established or official way of doing something,
A series of actions conducted in a certain order or manner.

Why We Need Procedures

• Procedures detail all of the necessary steps need to safely complete a task.
• Procedures serve as a training tool to employees and job functions.
• Procedures act as a conduit to transfer knowledge to other workers.
• Procedures document an established workflow that can be reviewed and refined to make

improvements in the process.
• Procedures help us to identify hazards and risk associated with a job.
• Procedures provide a way to measure performance and predictability for the job or process.
• Procedures insure quality and standardization to our customers.
• Government agencies (OSHA, EPA, DOT, and many others), require procedures to be written and

routinely audit companies against those written documents.

What Should Be In a Well Written Procedure?

• Name of the Procedure.
• Section or department the procedure is written for.
• A document identification number.
• Dates written and approved.
• Scope, a description of what the procedure is establishing.
• Responsibilities, the person who is responsible for the procedure content, the person or department

that will manage or maintain the documentation and the person responsible to complete the task.
• Introduction, detailed explanation of the process to be covered in the procedure.
• Safety, identification of Health, Safety, and Environments concerns, this may include chemical, fire,

or ergonomic hazards associated with the job.
• Details, step by step instructions to complete the job or task in a safe and efficient manner.
• Supporting documents check sheets or diagrams needed to complete the work.
• Links to associated documents or procedures.

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How Procedures Affect Me

• Procedures provide us with written instructions to safely and consistently complete the
work we do each day.

• Procedures prevent us from shortcuts or forgetting important steps needed to complete
our work safely.

• Procedures give us an opportunity to give feedback to improve the job or process.
• Procedures provide documentation for clear communication as to the status of a given

job at any given time. Vital turnover tool.
• Procedures serve as a refresher prior to beginning a job that we don’t perform often.
Hopefully now we have better understanding of how important procedures are and how they
affect our safety, job functions and meet documentation requirements. Next time you start a job
look over the procedure. If it needs corrections, mark up a copy and give it to your foreman or
supervisor. This will insure the next time it is used it will be accurate.

Here is a list of procedures that maintenance has recently updated and approved;

 GP – 25 PSD Procedure
 GP – 21 LDAR Procedure
 S – 5 Pipe Fabrication and Testing
 GP – 23 Equipment Cleaning and Decontamination for Central Shops

These procedures are currently under review and are being updated;

 G – 21 Tool Inspections
 GAR – 001 Rice MACT Procedure
 GP – 8 Refrigeration Handling Procedure
 S – 6 Abrasive Blasting and Painting Procedure
 HSM – 6.17, SPP - 12.01, SPP – 12.02, SPP – 12.03 Asbestos Procedures
 UTL – 010 Inspection and Repair of Central Cooling Tower

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Alkyls Alarm Management Program

Submitted by: Chris Ethridge

The Distributed Control System (DCS) in the Alkyls area has over 3000 DCS points that can be configured with
audible alarms. In addition, the DCS also generates audible sounds from valve limit switches, program messages,
instrument out of range alerts, and other DCS functions. Ask anyone who has ever sat at a process board and they
will confirm…it’s a lot of data!

With the vast amount of alerts/alarms/messages outputted by the DCS it is paramount to prioritize the alarms and
ensure the correct response to each alarm is initiated. In late 2015 Don Nelson, Eric Steinhauser, and the
Pasadena operations team began an alarm management initiative.

GOAL: Define ALARMS and ALERTS

The team first reviewed ALL of the DCS points and defined each point as an ALARM or an ALERT. A DCS point can
only be considered an ALARM if it indicates a malfunction that requires operator action to prevent an undesired
consequence with enough time for the operator to respond. If the DCS point does not meet the definition of an
ALARM, then it is considered an ALERT.

GOAL: Rationalize ALARMS. Ensure ALARMS are identifiable, effective, and have a defined
response.

ALARMS sound with a HIGH or EMERGENCY tone while ALERTS sound with a low tone which makes ALARMS easy
to identify. For each ALARM the team also updated alarm documentation with the class of the alarm (Safety,
Environmental, Quality, or Production), the appropriate operator action, the consequence of inaction, and the
maximum allowable response time. The area engineers performed a detailed evaluation of the ALARM set points
to ensure each alarm would give enough time for the operator to respond while minimizing nuisance alarms.

GOAL: Roll out new alarm configurations. Ensure alarms and management program are

sustainable.

A trial implementation of the alkyls alarm management program was initiated in the 2nd half of 2016 and was

officially rolled out early 2017. Procedures were updated for handling alarms to ensure the alarms stay effective
and configured as designed. Auditing tools were created to monitor the alarm management program and identify
nuisance alerts/alarms.

Thank you to all who participated in the development and roll out of the Alkyls alarm management program! The
Specialties alarm management program is currently under development! We strive to move forward with a spirit
of continuous improvement. By utilizing auditing tools and positive constructive feedback we are confident this
first class alarm management program can be further improved to increase alarm effectiveness and reduce
nuisance alarms.

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Clean It Like You Mean It!

March 25th – Trash Bash Beach Clean-up Event
Check out this site for locations closest to you.
http://www.trashbash.org/sites.html

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Sunshine Kids:

Crawfish Boil - April 29th 3-7 pm
Seabrook, TX

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Jones, Jeffrey M 1 Larry Damewood 5
Sloane, Forrest Todd 3
27 Michael Browning 6
Rogers, James D 27 Paul Thibodaux 9
Thibodaux, Paul G 27 Kevin Connell 9
Johnson, Dennis Ray 27 10
28 Fred McCoy 14
Rocio, Cobin 29 Teddy Vasquez 15
Cochran, Jeffrey C 29 16
Emory Baker 23
David, Wilson Jeff Cochran 26
Gonzales, Joe Danny Simien 27
Robert Newman
Gerry Pereira

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Ramirez, Eduardo 1 Bernie Castillo 1
Foster, Lauren 2 Bob Steele 1
2 1
Stanley, Joy Lynn 2 William Eldridge 2
Allen, James Patrick 3 Donnie Shimek 7
Quintanilla, Martin M 5 8
5 Tyler Dalme 9
Hodges, Kathryn 5 Dennis Johnson 10
Taylor, William D 8 11
Petty, Patrick Tyler 8 Matt Powell 13
Johnston, Andrew 8 Joe Gonzales 14
8 Ryan Moore 15
Denny, Chris 27 Patrick Petty 15
Weisz, Hal A 28 Jesse Borunda 18
Johnson, James 30 Joe O’Gilvie 27
Prescott, J Don Isreal Saenz 29
Castillo, Bernie David Lafavers 30
Scott, Charles C Bruce Crabtree 31

Julian Ruiz
Chris Caylor
Rudy Marquez

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