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Engineering, She Wrote
It’s not merely a matter of understanding complex technology; it’s also the ability to explain it. “Technical writers create documentation that focuses on informing and educating others,” said Technical Engineering Writer Miranda Harble. “That normally includes anything from writing instructions to best practices, and even proposals.”
There’s a common misconception that all
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On the Frontline
MPW’s technicians are the company’s frontline workers. They’re the people who go to the site and physically do the work. And it can be dirty job. “Once at Mansfield I was waterjetting underneath rollers,” said Technician Russell Miller. “I was wearing a paper suit, and when I finished I was covered in
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Mechanic James “Jason” Garvin’s commitment to health has led to a far brighter future for him and his son, and an impressive winning score of 165,412 total steps for the 2024 MPW Walking Challenge. “It’s amazing how much better I feel. I didn’t realize how little energy I had back then,” he said. “I’m purposefully
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The Fastest Wrench in the North
The air was filled with nervous energy as dozens of truck drivers and mechanics prepared to begin the Ohio Trucking Association’s annual Truck Driving Championships and Technician Competition events at Kalahari Resorts in Sandusky, Ohio during late May.
“I was really nervous going into it,” said Technician Tommy Hoke,
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Class A CDL Driver Mike Dunlap is the person MPW recruiters use as an example of the kind of success one can have as a driver for MPW. “I think very highly of him. He gets requested by our sales team quite a bit when we are taking new equipment into a new account,” said
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Being named 2023 Salesperson of the Year came as a complete surprise to Industrial Water Area Sales Manager Joe Kostelnick, even though he won the same honor two years prior. “It’s out of the blue. I’m happy and honored, but I didn’t see it coming,” he said. “They give it to the salesperson, but it’s
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Read MoreIn response to the growing needs of our company drivers, we are excited to announce the availability of new decals designed to enhance safety, efficiency and compliance on the road. These decals feature GPS speed monitoring, hands-free communication and truck clearance height.
Speed is a critical factor in ensuring the safety of our drivers and
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MPW is literally leaving the competition in the dust at a Kentucky steel plant. MPW is helping the steel plant to transport KO61 dust—a toxic hazardous waste material generated from the steelmaking process—by rail, which is a far more economical and environmentally-friendly method than road transportation.
“I wouldn’t say we’re the only ones who
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Roadworthy
Maintenance Manager Kevin Simpson grew up in a family of mechanics. His father retired from Caterpillar and both his brothers were mechanics. “That’s all I’ve done my entire life, actually,” he said. “I was mostly into heavy equipment.” Right after high school, Simpson joined the military, where he worked on vehicular tracks, like
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Managing the new branch at ‘The ‘Ville’
The first thing visitors see when they enter the new MPW Louisville branch is a 25” safety coin that Office Administrator Lori Parrish had made to hang on the wall. “Safety is our focus every day,” she said. “We want everyone to go home safely.”
Parrish is
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