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Power-up December’s

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MASTERS ELECTRICAL SERVICES LTD. 4239 W. IH-10: SEGUIN, TEXAS 78155 TOGETHER EVERYONE ACHIEVES MORE!

Merry Christmas and Cheers to a Happy New Year!!

Masters Electrical Services Ltd. would like to wish all employees and their families a Happy Holiday season and also thank everyone for their hard work and dedication this year. So, let’s say cheers and toast to a fantastic and Happy New Year in 2016!

Also, we want to remind you that our office is closed Thursday and Friday, December 24th – 25th in observance of the Christmas holiday and most jobs will be closed as well. The office and most jobs will also be closed Friday, January 1st in observance of the New Year’s holiday. Please ask your superintendent or the office if you have any other questions in regards to the holiday work schedule.

Don’t forget to view page (9) for more important information from our Human Resource Department.

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Inside This Newsletter Page #1- Cover Page

Page #2- Christmas Message

Page #3-Project Spotlight

Page #4-5 Project List

Page #6 - EC&M News

Page #7- Safety News

Page#8-Employee Spotlight

Page#9- Hot Topics

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Christmas Message Happy Holidays!

As we quickly approach the 2015 holiday season Gary and Annette would like to send “Seasons Greetings” to all the Masters employees and their families. They hope for a safe and blessed season as we all celebrate and be thankful, both as a “Work family”, and in our personal endeavors.

Also, Masters wants to express appreciation for new and continuing partnerships with our General Contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and business associates we’ve had the pleasure of working with this year. It is business associates like you who make our jobs enjoyable and keep our company successful. May your holiday season and the New Year be filled with much joy, happiness and success! We look forward to working with you in the coming year and hope our business relationships continue for many years to come.

Looking ahead to 2016 and a new year of prosperity, Gary and Annette would like to say, “Thank you” for all your dedication and commitment to a successful 2015. Whether you celebrate at home, or travel afar, to be with family and friends – please be safe and enjoy all the blessings this season has to offer!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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Project Spotlight Broadway National Bank Broadway 5th and 6th floor renovation is the 4th project Masters has completed at the old Broadway Bank building on Loop 410. Over the past 3 years Masters has teamed up with Malitz Construction to remodel the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors of the same building. Shawn Shaw completed the second floor remodel and started the first floor. Since then, Miguel Veloz and his crew have completed the remainder of the work to date. We will complete the 5th and 6th floors by the end of the year and this will complete the scope of work contracted with Broadway Bank.

Broadway Bank has been a local San Antonio institution since 1941. It was founded by Colonel Charles

Cheever and his wife Elizabeth and became San Antonio’s first urban financial institution. The first location was a small storefront at 5044 Broadway closer to downtown. The bank has always been an integral part of the San Antonio community and has brought many firsts to the banking industry in the San Antonio market. Adjacent to the building where all the remodeling took place, Master partnered with Bartlett Cocke General Contractors in 2010 to complete a brand new multi-story building. Masters has had a great working relationship with the bank for the past several years and hopes to continue it in the future. Original Broadway Bank Building at 5044 Broadway:

Building constructed in 2010-2011 with Bartlett Cocke:

Current building being remodeled:

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Project List

*New Jobs* • IDEA – JUDSON (FEATHER RIDGE) 13427 JUDSON RD SAN ANTONIO TX 78233 SHAWN SHAW

• ALAMO EXPERIENCE MUSEUM 849 E. COMMERCE ST SA, TX 78205 CHRIS KOEPSEL

• BNB CHEEVER BLDG COMMON SPACE RENOV 1045 CHEEVER SA, TX 78217 MIGUEL VELOZ

• BNB CHEEVER BLDG G4S RENOV 1045 CHEEVER SA, TX 78217 MIGUEL VELOZ

• NEW BRAUNFELS AIRPORT NEW BRAUNFELS TX, 78130 JOHN FITZPATRICK

• IDEA-JUDSON (FEATHER RIDG) 13427 JUDSON RD SA, TX 78233 SHAWN SHAW

• ALAMO EXPERIENCCE MUSEUM 849 E.COMMERCE ST – SA, TX 78205 CHRIS KOEPSEL

• BNB CHEEVER BLDG COMMON SPACE RENOV 1045 CHEEVER SA, TX 78217 MIGUEL VELOZ

• BNB CHEEVER BLDG G4S RENOV 1045 CHEEVER SA , TX 78217 MIGUEL VELOZ

• MARTINDALE LIFT STATION 5500 IH 10 E SA, TX 78219

• DISTRICT 3 COMMUNITY CENTER 3303 PECAN VALLEY DR SA, TX 78210 SPENCER DWYER

*Current Jobs* • SARAH KING ELEMENTARY 1001 CERVALO STREET, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78207 SCOTT BARKER

• RIVERCENTER MALL RENOV PH 1 & 2, 849 E. COMMERCE – SA, TX. 78205 PERRY WINCHESTER

• Mc AULIFFE MIDDLE SCHOOL RENOV, 9390 SW LOOP 410 SA,TX PAUL BEST

• IDEA-WALZEM PREP SCHOOL 6445 WALZEM RD – SAN ANTONIO, TX 78239 LONNIE HARPER

• RIVERCENTER WESTSIDE 849 E. COMMERCE - SA, TX, 78205 PERRY WINCHESTER

• POTEET ISD - PIC/PUMP HOUSE/BALLFIELD 838 SCHOOL DR - POTEET, TX. RUBEN GUERRA

• POTEET ISD GYM/FIELD HOUSE 1020 FM 1470 LEMING DR - POTEET, TX. 78065 RUBEN GUERRA

• POTEET ISD CAFETERIA 1021 FM 1470 LEMING DR - POTEET, TX. 78065 RUBEN GUERRA

• ANAQUA SPRINGS PH 2 9 RUE PARKER - BOERNE, TX 78006 RUBEN RODRIGUEZ

• SAISD TRANSPORTATION FACILITY SAN ANTONIO, TX RAFEAL SILVESTRE

• SEGUIN PARK WEST 601 VAUGHN ST- SEGUIN TX , 78155 CODY SMITH

• PARKING LOT EXPAN DEVINE HS SH & FM 2200 ON ARABIAN WAY DEVINE, TX 78016 RUBEN RODRIGUEZ

• SEGUIN PLAZA HOTEL SEGUIN ,TX CODY SMITH

• PA OZUNA RLC – PHASE II 1400 W. VILLARET BLVD – SAN ANTONIO, TX 78224 SPENCER DWYER

• RAST IRON WORKS 6430 RAILWAY, SAN ANTIONIO TX 78218 SHAW N SHAW

• BROADWAY BANK 5TH & 6TH FLOORS 1177 E. LOOP 410, SAN ANTONIO,TX 78209 MIGUEL VELOZ

• IDEA WALZEM PREP SCHOOL PHASE 2 6445 WALZEM RD, SA TX 78239 LONNIE HARPER

• BEXAR COUNTY VISTA VERDE 4TH FL 233 N. PECOS LA TRINIDAD, SA TX RUBEN RODRIGUEZ

• CAVENDER CHEVROLET MAKE READY 30700 IH 10 WEST, BOERNE TX 78006

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Project List

*Current Jobs* • KARNES COUNTY EMS FACILITY 707 WEST MAIN STREET – KENEDY, TX 78119 JOHNIE RIDDLE

• INDIAN CREEK ES ADD’S/RENOV (SWISD) 5830 OLD PEARSALL ROAD SA, TX 78242 ROBERTO FRAIRE SR.

• SEGUIN PUBLIC LIBRARY 313 WEST NOLTE ST. SEGUIN TX 78155 CODY SMITH

• EOG RESOURCES VARIOUS LOCATIONS THOMAS NOLL

• IDEA - MAYS SECONDARY SCHOOL 8738 WATERS EDGE DR, SA TX 78245 ROBERTO FRAIRE

• PARKWAY OAKS SHOPPING CENTER 938 WURZBACH PKWY, SA TX 78216 RAFAEL SILVESTRE

• LOCKHART ISD NEW ELEMENTARY FM 1854 LYTTON SPRINGS, TX 78616 SCOTT BARKER

• BULVERDE LITTLE LEAGUE FIELD C 101 JUMBO EVANS BVLD SPRINGS BRANCH TX 78070 ROBERTO FRAIRE

• LDS INDIAN SPRINGS HERITAGE CTR 25479 BULVERDE ROAD, SA TX 78261 BRIAN BROOKS

*Recently Completed Jobs*

• ARNOLD ELEMENTARY 467 FREILING DR - SA, TX 78213 SHAWN SHAW

• SINGING HILLS WWWTP & LIFT STATION HWY 281 & HWY 46, BULVERDE, TX 78154 KEVIN MOLINE

• HOMEWOOD SUITES PARKING STRUCTURE 419 S. ST. MARY’S ST, SAN ANOTION,TX JAIME PAWELEK

• DEVINE HS PARKING LOT EXPANSION SH &FM 2200 ON ARABIAN WAY , DEVIN,TX 78016 RUBEN RODRIGUEZ

• HEALTH BY DESIGN 602 PAESANOS PKWY SUITES 108, SA TX 78231 BRIAN BOOKS

• TLU SOCCER FIELD LIGHTS 1000 WEST COURT ST. SEGUIN TX 78155 ROBERTO FRAIRE, JR.

• TRINITY UNIV FRESHII FOOD COURT ONE TRINITY PLACE - SA, TX 78212 JOHNIE RIDDLE

• WELLS FARGO BANK REMODEL NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130 JASON DAVIS

• ECISD SERVING LINES 6126 SINCLAIR RD, SAN ANTONIO TX 78222 RUBEN RODRIGUEZ

Thank you to our foremen in the field and every employee who has helped to complete these jobs. Masters Electric appreciates your hard work!

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EC&M News Q. What are the rules related to the installation of conductors under 50V with conductors from 120V, 208V, 240V, 277V, and 480V systems in the same raceway or enclosure?

A. Class 1 circuit conductors can be installed with associated power conductors [725.48(B)(1)] if all conductors have an insulation voltage rating not less than the maximum circuit voltage [300.3(C)(1)]. A Class 2 circuit that’s been reclassified as a Class 1 circuit [725.130(A), Exception No. 2] can be installed with associated power conductors [725.48(B)(1)] if all conductors have an insulation voltage rating not less than the maximum

circuit voltage [300.3(C)(1)] (Figure). Control, signal, and communications wiring must be separated from power and lighting circuits so the higher-voltage conductors don’t accidentally energize the control, signal, or communications wiring. Note 2: PV system conductors, both direct current and alternating current, are permitted to be installed in the same raceways, outlet and junction boxes, or similar fittings with each other, but they must be kept entirely independent of all other non-PV system wiring [690.31(B)].

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Safety News

Lockout/ Tagout For all Employees

Most machinery in never as dangerous as repairs. That’s when sudden, unexpected startups can maim and even kill the unwary. Lockout/tag out (LOTO) procedures are the best defense against these accidents.

Can you identify all employees who are authorized to lockout and tag out machinery and equipment in the department?

OSHA labeled “authorized” employees as those trained in specific procedures for locking out and tagging out machines and equipment and who aren’t likely to violate LOTO rules “affected” employees, those who operate the machines and equipment but are not authorized to service or repair it, and “other” employees, those whose duties bring hem near it, need regular and frequent LOTO training.

Affected Employees

Make sure workers:

1. Understanding all LOTO procedures so that they will not unintentionally restart machines or equipment. Unintentional restarts injure and kill thousands of workers every year.

2. Never remove locks or tags that they did not attach themselves. These removals put authorized workers in danger of injury or death.

3. Never try to restart equipment that is locked or tagged. Workers must always assume that machines with locks or tags are being serviced or repaired by authorized employees.

Other Employees

Make Sure Workers:

1. Are aware of LOTO procedures so that they don’t unintentionally restart machines or equipment that is locked or tagged out.

2. Avoid machines and equipment when they see that it is marked with a tag or a lock.

3. Never try to remove tags or locks some machines and equipment present special challenges for LOTO procedures. Some cannot be locked out without being dismantled. Some have multiple power sources that require special procedures to disconnect. If you have any of these, make special note of them

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Employee Spotlight About Our Employee..

Chris Brannon has been employed by Masters Electrical Services, LTD since June 2012, and is currently a journeyman electrician. Chris has been in the trade for sixteen years, which started as a family trade. In the three years he has been with Masters, Chris has worked as a foreman in our residential and small commercial department.

Chris was born in Ohio, raised in Florida and has lived in Texas for 4 years. While in Florida he met his wife of nine years and they have three children ages 15, 11, and 8. Chris enjoys fishing in local areas like Canyon Lake, and also likes listening to country music. Chris Brannon is an asset and a

well-respected member of our team at Masters Electrical Services, LTD. and we look forward to his continued employment.

Employee Anniversaries

Congratulations and Thank You!

Name Hire Date Years With MES!

Brian Brooks 12/19/05 10 Yrs.

Fernando Elizondo 12/07/10 5 Yrs.

Employee of the Month!!

Chris Brannon

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HOT TOPIC

December Birthdays

• Gerome Gil 12/06

• Jose Mondragon 12/12

• Lonnie Harper 12/13

• Johnny Garcia 12/15

• Roberto Fraire Sr. 12/15

• Ricardo Gil 12/18

• Scott Barker 12/26

• Karl Brown 12/30

Happy Birthday from your family here at

Masters Electrical Services!

*From Human Resources*.

As mentioned before on page 1, our office and MOST jobsites will be closed on December 24th and December 25th in observance of the Christmas Holiday. Jobs will also be closed Friday, January 1st in observance of the New Year’s Holiday. Please contact your immediate Foreman or Project Manager for more information on the holiday work schedule as it approaches.

Due to Christmas Day and New Year’s Day falling on a Friday, payroll will be effective Thursday, December 24th the week of Christmas and Thursday, December 31st the week of New Year’s.

We are currently taking applications for:

Job Foreman Requirements: Must have reliable transportation Hold a current Journeyman or Masters License Minimum of 2 years of supervisorial or foreman

experience

Licensed Journeyman Requirements: Must have reliable transportation

Electrical Helper/ Apprentice Requirements: Must have reliable transportation Minimum one year electrical experience