The Merrick Group loves to show off our recent news and projects. Read our monthly company newsletter, The Dose, to learn about our power plant outage seasons, hiring notices, industry training tips, employee shout-outs, cool photos, and more! You can also follow us on social media for more information!
News and Projects
The Dose – November – Work Guidelines & Referral Program for Spring Outage Season
In this month’s Dose, we’ll cover:
- When to STOP work: We review the “stop work” criteria.
- What to do after Stop work: Understand the procedural steps for what to do after you stop work.
- Employee Referral Program: Learn about the refer a friend program before the Spring Outage Season begins!
- Behind the scenes: Check out images from the team’s latest jobs.
The Dose October Newsletter
Hurricane Helene Donation
The Merrick Group is thinking of all those who were effected by the hurricane. Please join us in helping those in need by donating to The American Red Cross.
Talen Energy 6th Annual Trap Shoot
The Merrick Group participated in the 6th Annual Talen Energy Trap N Shoot. This event was held to support Berwick Area United Way and raised over $11,000!
Shout Out Vogtle U1 Crew!
“Thanks for all you guys do! We appreciate the quality leadership from all of you supervisors as well as the quality work your crew members provide…” – Jeffery Feagin
Work Package & Procedure Use & Adherence
As nuclear professionals, we need to follow the applicable procedure every time we are on the field.
Peer Reviews! Think Safe, Work Safe, Be Safe
Remember to help catch and prevent mistakes by evaluating one another in the field.
New News! Constellation Energy’s Power Purchase Agreement
Constellation announces TMI-1 restart by signing a new 20-year power purchase agreement with Microsoft.
Labor Day and Fall Season
Merrick wishes its employees a happy, relaxing, and safe Labor Day as the fall season approaches. The company expresses gratitude for their hard work, dedication, and support.
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Summer Highlights
- The company has been busy with various projects, conferences, and other activities. Some notable highlights include:
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Gibson Unit 5:
- Jayden Muellner and Johnathan Green
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Brunner Retube:
- Greg Masich and Terry Berger
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2024 Executive Summit:
- Hosted by Utility Service Alliance in Florida
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Brunner Retube:
- Terry Berger and Wayne Chonko
Preparing for the Fall Season
This month, our newsletter encourages employees to take necessary steps to prepare for fall. Reach out to project managers for any questions.
Personal Information Updates
- Employees are reminded to keep their address, phone number, and email address up-to-date with the home office. They should also provide a copy of their updated driver’s license.
Personal Protective Equipment
- Merrick provides gloves and safety glasses on-site, but employees are responsible for their own hard hats and steel-toe boots.
Drug and Alcohol Testing
- All employees will be tested for drugs and alcohol during in-processing. They are expected to adhere to the FFD program and be prepared for random testing.
Vehicle, Backpack, and Lunchbox
- Employees are reminded to check their belongings for prohibited items before packing up for the new season.
Merrick Vs. Merrick Golf Match
John and Dave Merrick participated in a golf match to raise funds for the Helping Hands Society. The match raised over $15,000.
Merrick Group Fundraiser
The Merrick Group, along with sponsors, volunteers, and players, raised over $30,000 to benefit developmentally delayed children through the Helping Hands Society.
The Dose – July 2024 Newsletter
As you sit back and enjoy your Fourth of July holiday, take a peek at our July 2024 edition of The Dose.
- Beautiful pictures from the jobs at Colstrip Steam Electric Station and Sequoyah Nuclear Plant.
- Spread the Word! We have an employee referral program and are currently staffng for Fall 2024!
- Freshen up on Industrial Safety with our new tips this month
- And enjoy all the amazing pictures taken throughout the month!
The Dose – June 2024 Newsletter
As we end our spring season, we have a newsletter filled with the latest company news. Download the June 2024 edition of The Dose.
- Did you know? The world’s first self-sustaining controlled nuclear chain reactor took place in 1942.
- Congrats to Jillian Underwood for winning this season’s photo contest! More contests coming soon.
- Thank you to all our amazing Merrick employees!
- Review our tips for maintaining professionalism in nuclear maintenance.
The Dose – May 2024 Newsletter
Plenty to cover! Download The May 2024 edition of The Dose for the latest company news:
- PSEG plans to extend operations at its Hope Creek and Salem nuclear power plants for an additional 20 years.
- Do you have a ‘Questioning Attitude’ at work?
- A SHOUTOUT from Bill Cook.
- Check out these tips to help you stay focused at work.
April Showers, Merrick Powers
Check out the latest updates of The Merrick Group in our April 2024 edition of The Dose:
- Track the latest of the big COAL to NUCLEAR transition
- Learn how the Clearance & Tagging Program provides safety & protection to our crew.
- Congratulations to Brian & Andrea Stackhouse on the birth of their baby boy!
- Check out the SHOUT-OUTS of those who work above and beyond.
Merrick Is Ready To Spring Into Action!
In our March 2024 edition of The Dose:
- Congratulations to everyone who completed the Robot Training and Eddy Current Certifications
- Human Performance Tools & Standards
- Review these tools to avoid errors while working
- Merrick Group sponsored the Diamond Drop Dinner Dance in support of the Helping Hands Society
- And MORE!
Preparing for 2024 Spring Work Season!
In our February 2024 edition of The Dose:
- Completing maintenance training sessions is the first focus of the year!
- Are you ready to go to work this season? Review our checklist!
- Update your personal information
- Review your PPE
- Check your vehicle, backpack, and lunchbox
- Upcoming drug and alcohol testing
- #NuclearNews! Unit 4 at Plant Vogtle is expected to enter commercial operation soon
Happy New Year!
In our January 2024 edition of The Dose:
- CEO Dan Merrick reflects on 2023 and the bright future that 2024 holds for The Merrick Group
- Questions about the Spring Schedules? Reach out to Brian Stackhouse (HX) or Rhonda Lambert (ECT)
- Winter Safety Tip: Walk like a penguin!
- Quick reminders:
- Employee Referral Program
- Keep personnel files up-to-date
- Huge thank you to all who participated in Toys For Tots!
Happy Holidays from The Merrick Group
In the December 2023 edition of The Dose:
- 2023 is The Merrick Group’s best year ever! Check out the end-of-year statistics.
- Toys For Tots! Bring holiday cheer to families in need, donations and venmo contributions will be accepted until December 20th.
- New Merrick Merch drop. Get your hands on the new items available.
- Brush up on our tips for staying focused when completing a work task.
- Shoutout to everyone who participated in our photo contest. Another contest is coming soon.
The Season of Gratitude at The Merrick Group
In our November 2023 edition of the Dose:
- To jumpstart this season of giving thanks, a McGuire HX MNT Tech Support and Job Sponsor sends a message to The Merrick Group, “The way you all work together and perform makes every link be set to a standard that elevates the chain as a whole… I wish you all well in all your future endeavors.”
- Take time to freshen up on how The Merrick Group remains an industry leader in nuclear maintenance – Nuclear Professionalism.
- Join us in donating to Toys for Tots! Through mid-December, send a toy to our Hazleton office to help children in need have a joyful holiday.
- Happy Veterans Day to all of our Merrick employees who served. We are so grateful for your sacrifice.
- Shoutout to The Merrick Group’s hardworking team. We appreciate everything you do!
October 2023 The Dose Company Newsletter
- The Merrick Group recently participated in the Talen Energy 5th Annual Sporting/Trap Shoot. Talen Energy was able to raise over $12,700 for Berwick Area United Way!
- Read about healthy habits to help protect from getting sick.
- Avoid close contact
- Cover mouth/nose
- Clean your hands
- Avoid touching face (eyes/nose/mouth)
- Practice other good health habits
- Also, get hydration and health tips.
- Understand our work package & procedure use & adherence
- Pre-job brief
- CCV & 2-minute drill
- Procedure
- Stop work
- End of activity/shift
- View some images of Just in Time Training (getting ready for Fall Outage Season)
- Remember to keep sending in your images to Stephanie, please include the project and names of the people in the photo!
September Company News
- This September, The Merrick Group participated in multiple industry conferences in support of company growth and development.
- For our returning workers, read about the necessary steps to prepare yourself this Fall Outage season.
- Special shout-out and congratulations to Amanda Hudock & Rob Martin as they welcomed Baby Pasco into the world on August 16th!
- And finally, see the images from the 13th Annual Merrick Group Classic, where sponsors, volunteers and players were able to raise OVER $30,000 for Helping Hands Society.
Preparing for Fall Outage Season
In this August edition of The Dose:
- All employee schedules have been emailed. If you have not received your Fall schedule, please contact the following:
- HX: Brian Stackhouse
- ECT: Rhonda Lambert
- Now is the time to verify your personnel file is updated with your current contact information! Please email Stephanie
- If you know someone who would like to start a career in nuclear for the first time, or is an existing nuke worker and wants to join The Merrick Group, be sure to contact Stephanie for more information regarding the referral program!
- We are currently staffing for Fall 2023 (no experience necessary)!
- The Merrick Group Classic golf tournament is entering its 13th year!
- Learn how to donate or sponsor.
- We will be donating to the Helping Hands Society, a non-profit organization serving special needs children and their families.
- Learn about Vehicle Safety
- See images from Family Day – this year we took a group of employees out to root for the Phillies!
Learn About Industrial Safety
In this summer edition of The Dose, we have a page dedicated to industrial safety. Learn how to be responsible for your own safety and the safety of your co-workers! We also have some wonderful shout-outs from our clients about the work our team performed this outage season, which was our busiest season yet! Thank you for all your dedication, and don’t forget that we are staffing for Fall’s Outage season, so if you know somebody looking to start a career in nuclear industrial service, contact Stephanie about our referral program! No experience is necessary!
Finally, we also want to thank everyone who supported Dave Merrick’s 4x4x48 Fundraiser. We were able to raise over $8,000 in support of Veterans such as Mike Day!
Thank You For a Successful Spring Outage Season!
Another season is coming to an end; thank you for your hard work and enjoy your summer! Follow our social media to stay up to date on future seasonal outage jobs, the links are at the top of this page. In this issue of The Dose, learn about The Merrick Group’s nuclear professionalism. Also, don’t forget to donate to Dave Merrick’s Navy SEAL Foundation’s 4x4x48 Fundraiser.
Navy SEAL Fundraiser for Mike Day
Learn about and donate to David Merrick’s fundraiser for retired Navy SEAL Mike Day. This edition of The Dose gives props to the Brunner Island power plant service team. Also, get tips on staying focused to avoid injuries and safety issues. Finally, know somebody who wants to join our nuclear family? Learn about our employee referrals for Fall Outages.
