Gribbins Insulation is actively seeking a new safety coordinator for the Indy/Terre Haute/Bloomington area.
Please visit ZipRecruiter to learn more about the position and to apply: https://www.ziprecruiter.com/job/1140a4fe
Insulator Chuck Leroy
Gribbins Insulation is committed to safe, high quality work. Much of that commitment revolves around the efforts of our union workforce, who work in all types of weather, at all types of jobsites. Recently, we received the following email from Andy Kuhens, Environmental, Safety, and Health Engineer for Messer Construction at the University of Kentucky Academic Science Building project. Mr. Kuhens has graciously allowed us to share his words about one of our foremen, Chuck Leroy:
I don’t typically write e-mails like this; however, I felt compelled to due to the outstanding job your foreman, Chuck Leroy, did at the UK Academic Science Building. As you know, Messer takes their safety very seriously and strives for a Zero Injury culture. Unfortunately, a lot of contractors don’t share the same views on safety as we do. I can’t say that about Chuck. Each day presented new challenges for Chuck and his crew, especially with fall protection, and without fail he always would call to discuss the situation to figure out a safe plan of action. That’s pretty rare for a foreman to go above and beyond like that. Chuck was always proactive when anticipating hazards and holding his guys accountable to work safe. Likewise he was always very respectful to Messer management and other contractors on the jobsite. It was a real pleasure working with him. Anyhow I just wanted to take a few minutes to brag on him – he did a great job!
An insulator for Gribbins Insulation since 2008, we are extremely proud of Mr. Leroy’s efforts. Chuck worked at the UK Academic Science Building project for approximately 12 months. He has now moved to running our work at the Student Recreation Center, which is another year-long project at the University of Kentucky. Our Louisville Area Manager, Kyle Forrester, states, “At Gribbins, safety is number one. We strive to maximize customer satisfaction by providing the highest levels of safety, quality, and productivity, and we have recognized Chuck’s commitment to these ideals for quite some time. I am thrilled to know that our clients also notice his efforts.”
Congrats to Chuck Leroy on a job done WELL and SAFE!
Gribbins Insulation was honored by the Coalition for Construction Safety Inc. (CCS) with a 2016 Safety Leader Award. Gribbins Senior Vice President Mark Gribbins accepted the award at the 23nd annual CCS Awards Banquet on April 28, 2016, at the Indiana Convention Center Sagamore Ballroom in downtown Indianapolis. Safety Manager Trevor Atherton, Indianapolis Area Manager Adam Brown, and Safety Coordinators Kenny Hollcraft and Joel Smith were also present at the ceremony.
Construction companies of all sizes submit applications for the prestigious CCS awards program. Gribbins Insulation was honored with a Safety Leader Award as one of the top five safety programs for the fifth consecutive year. Each of these winners was then in contention for the coveted “Crystal Eagle” award. Gribbins Insulation previously was honored with the Crystal Eagle award in 2013, the only specialty contractor to win in the award’s history.
Gribbins Insulation president and founder Jim Gribbins stated, “We deeply appreciate the Coalition for Construction Safety’s commitment to helping contractors throughout Indiana and the nation bring every employee home safe, every single day. With such a safety-minded membership, we are especially honored to win this award for the fifth year.”
Gribbins Insulation consistently receives national recognition for its safety program. Other 2016 safety awards include the Indiana Governor’s Workplace Safety Award for Innovations in Construction and the Platinum Safety Award from the National Insulation Association, the highest honor from the national trade association for mechanical insulation.
The Coalition for Construction Safety, Inc. (MICCS) is dedicated to the elimination of construction and facilities maintenance jobsite injuries and illnesses with the ultimate objective of returning construction and maintenance workers home to their families, friends, and communities free from harm. Learn more at the CCS website.
The safety point totals for the 1st quarter of 2016 are now available here.
If you would like to redeem your points, please take a look at catalog here.
The Gribbins reusable tote (5 points) is a light bag perfect for keeping in the car for trips to the grocery and farmer’s market.
For warm weather, the Gribbins soft cooler (20 points) has plenty of space for two or three lunches (or 1 big one!) plus drinks.
On March 23, 2016, Gribbins Insulation was honored with the Indiana Governor’s Workplace Safety Award for Innovations in Construction. It is the fifth time since 2010 that Gribbins has received the award.
From the Indiana Department of Labor:
Employee involvement is the backbone of the company’s workplace safety and health efforts. Gribbins has demonstrated effective employee involvement in many areas that include its Surveying At-risk For Elimination Program or “SAFE” for short. Employees are introduced to SAFE during new hire orientation. Employees are trained to conduct observations while working in the field. The company also uses employee safety surveys to gain feedback on the company’s safety and health programs and efforts and to “test” employee knowledge of policies and procedures.
The company’s three-year total recordable case rate is nearly 84% below its national industry average.
The Governor’s Workplace Safety Awards were announced at the annual Safety and Health Conference and Exposition held at the Indiana Conference Center in Indianapolis. The awards were presented to 8 Hoosier companies by Indiana Department of Labor Commissioner Rick J. Ruble.
Commissioner Ruble emphasized, “There is no greater achievement as a business or organization than ensuring all employees go home safely at the end of the workday.”
Accepting the award from Commissioner Ruble were JD Smothers, Gribbins Vice President, and Trevor Atherton, Gribbins Safety Manager. A list of all winners can be found here.
On Wednesday, March 23, 2016, Trevor Atherton, CSP, CHST, CRIS, will present at the 2016 Indiana Safety and Health Conference and Expo at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis. Backed by the Central Indiana Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers and in partnership with INSafe/Indiana Department of Labor, the event is one of the largest safety conferences in the Midwest. To register, visit the official conference website: http://www.insafetyconf.com/
As the Safety Manager at Gribbins Insulation, the subject of Trevor’s Wednesday morning presentation will be “Behavior-Based Safety in Construction” including:
- Focus on a peer-to-peer behavior-based safety process
- Review the development phase of Gribbins Insulation’s behavior-based safety process to today
- How employees conduct observations and how the data gathered are relayed back to employees
See page 8 of the conference agenda.
Gribbins Insulation’s behavior-based safety process is known internally as “SAFE” – Surveying At-Risk for Elimination. Accredited by the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies, this peer-to-peer behavior based safety observation program provides our safety department and management with insight into what employees are really seeing on the jobsites. Employees are trained how to complete the observations and earn safety incentive points for participation. The safety department documents and tracks all surveys, providing feedback to our field employees and management through monthly safety bulletins and the BBS Committee meeting, comprised of safety representatives and field personnel.
The SAFE program is just one part of Gribbins Insulation’s overall commitment to safety as a company value. With our dedicated safety manager and three safety coordinators, our safety program is one of the best in our industry. In addition to our many safety awards, our performance speaks volumes:
- EMR of 0.60 as of May 1, 2016
- EMR below .77 for over 15 years
- Zero Recordables in 2013
- Recordable Case Frequency Rate below 3.0 since 2002
Gribbins Insulation is currently looking to hire skilled workers to install and assist with the installation of insulation on industrial and commercial projects in the Southern Indiana, Southern Illinois, Louisville, and Lexington areas. All field employees work under the terms of the respective collective bargaining agreement, and pay and benefits will be in accordance with the CBA as well.
Field applicants must complete the Gribbins application and the respective local’s application. Please mail, email (applications@gribbins.axiomad.com), or drop off these applications to any of our offices.
Gribbins Application for Employment
Local 37 Application
Good attitude and willingness to work.
Must pass drug tests.
Background checks required for some work sites.
English proficiency required for safety
Celebrating our 30th anniversary in 2015, Gribbins Insulation is the largest employer of insulators in Southern Indiana. Our clients include Eli Lilly, Alcoa, Toyota, Ashland, Marathon, Indianapolis Power & Light, and Duke Energy. Our award-winning safety program is one of the best in the country, and we expect our employees to adhere to our standards of quality and safety in everything they do. If you are interested in joining this leading mechanical insulation contractor, please apply NOW.
Gribbins Insulation Company, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for positions, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (except where sex is a bonafide occupational qualification), sexual orientation, marital status, disability, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
On August 18 and 19, 2015, Gribbins Insulation hosted an Insulation Energy Appraisal Program (IEAP) training course at its headquarters in Evansville, Indiana, for the benefit of the Gribbins estimating team. The 2-day accredited IEAP course teaches students how to review mechanical system specifics and use the latest 3E Plus software to determine the optimal insulation thickness and corresponding energy and dollar savings for a project. After passing the exam, the following Gribbins estimators can now boast of their status as Certified Insulation Energy Appraisers:
- Adam Brown
- Richard Daugherty
- Billy Everette
- Jake Gribbins
- Ryan Henderson
- Joel Smith
- JD Smothers
- Ed Williams
Brian Willett, Mark Gribbins, and Kyle Forrester earned their certifications in previous years.
As certified appraisers, these Gribbins estimators can offer our clients certified insulation energy appraisals to determine possible insulation improvements and their value. More information is available here.
The Energy Appraisal Process:
1. An energy appraisal first involves an onsite facility walk-through. The appraiser will gather data on the insulated and uninsulated piping, ductwork, and equipment. The customer can determine the extent of the audit – the entire facility or maybe just the boiler room.
2. Back at the office, the analysis process begins. Using 3e Plus software, the appraiser will determine actual Btu losses and greenhouse gas emission levels for each system and piece of equipment.
3. An extensive final report will provide recommendations based on the results, as well as potential cost savings through effective mechanical insulation. The report will provide exact payback times and return on investment (ROI) for each system.
4. The most important step is taking advantage of the potential cost and energy savings, and moving forward with the installation of the insulation.
Gribbins Insulation was honored by the Metro Indianapolis Coalition for Construction Safety Inc. (MICCS) with the 2015 Safety Leader Award. Gribbins President and Founder Jim Gribbins accepted the award at the 22nd annual MICCS Awards Banquet on April 30, 2015, at the Indiana Convention Center Sagamore Ballroom in downtown Indianapolis. Senior Vice President Mark Gribbins, Safety Manager Trevor Atherton, Industrial Accounts Manager Richard Daugherty, and Estimator Jake Gribbins were also present at the ceremony.
Indiana construction companies of all sizes submit applications for the prestigious MICCS awards program. Gribbins Insulation was honored with a Safety Leader Award as one of the top five safety programs for the fourth consecutive year. Each of these winners was then in contention for the coveted “Crystal Eagle” award. A Gribbins client, BMWC Constructors, won the Crystal Eagle for the second consecutive year. Gribbins Insulation previously was honored with the Crystal Eagle award in 2013.
Gribbins Insulation president and founder Jim Gribbins stated, “As an Indiana contractor for almost 30 years, we appreciate MICCS recognition of our program as a state leader. Our employees place safety in front of all actions, and this award honors each individual’s commitment.”
Gribbins Insulation consistently receives national recognition for its safety program. Other recent safety awards include the Indiana Governor’s Workplace Safety Award for Innovations in Construction and the Platinum Safety Award from the National Insulation Association, the highest honor from the national trade association for mechanical insulation. In 2011, Gribbins Insulation was honored as one of America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today, and in 2012, the National Safety Council selected Jim Gribbins, president and founder, as one of eight CEO’s Who Get It.
The Metro Indianapolis Coalition for Construction Safety, Inc. (MICCS) is dedicated to the elimination of construction and facilities maintenance jobsite injuries and illnesses with the ultimate objective of returning construction and maintenance workers home to their families, friends, and communities free from harm. Learn more at www.miccs.org.
Click here to review a full list of Gribbins Insulation’s safety awards.
On April 1, 1985, Gribbins Insulation opened its doors for business in a green building near downtown Evansville, Indiana. The entire operation consisted of Jim Gribbins as estimator, Leslee Gribbins as receptionist, and three insulators in the field. 
Now at our third building in Evansville, we have seen tremendous growth over the past 30 years. Among our five locations in Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois, we employ over 40 office staff and average about 200 insulators in the field. Over the past 15 years, we have completed projects in Kentucky, Illinois, Ohio, Tennessee, Iowa, Texas, Florida, and even the Bahamas. Our participation in industry associations has introduced us to a broad network of industry support, and we are proud to be the largest insulation contractor in the Tri-State area. We have performed work on the following projects:
- Abengoa Ethanol Facility – Mt. Vernon, IN
- Alcoa – Warrick County, IN
- Cardinal Station FGD – Brilliant, OH
- Casino Aztar – Evansville, IN
- Duke Energy IGCC Project – Edwardsport, IN
- Eli Lilly – Indianapolis and Clinton, IN
- Hemlock Project – Clarksville, TN
- Louisville Yum Center – Louisville, KY
- Marathon Petroleum – Robinson, IL
- Old National Bank – New Headquarters in Evansville, IN
- St. John’s River Power Plant – Jacksonville, FL
- Toyota Plant – Princeton, IN
- University of Evansville Ridgway Center and Koch Engineering Center
- University of Louisville Arena – Louisville, KY
- University of Kentucky – Lexington, KY
Our founder and President, Jim Gribbins, holds Gribbins Insulation to the highest standards of excellence, and we are proud to put our name on our jobs. In 2011, we formalized our core values – integrity, safety, quality, productivity, and innovation. Over the last 30 years, these values have built the foundation on which we make our decisions and perform our work. Our safety program continues as an industry leader, winning 40 safety awards since 2010. Some safety successes over the last 5 years include:
- Honored as one of America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today
- Annual winner of the National Insulation Association’s Platinum safety award since 2011 (their highest honor)
- Three-time winner of the Indiana Governor’s Workplace Safety Award
- Jim Gribbins, Brian Willett, and Trevor Atherton featured on the cover of EHS Today
- Behavior-based safety program accredited by the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies
- Zero recordables in 2013 – only 1 recordable in 2012 and 2014
We continue on our mission to maximize customer satisfaction by providing the highest levels of safety, quality and productivity while maintaining personal and professional integrity, leading to employee fulfillment and company profit. As our founding President, Jim Gribbins, firmly believes, “Profit should be the result of good business.”
