[{"id":7338,"date":"2024-05-15T10:31:23","date_gmt":"2024-05-15T17:31:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/?p=7338"},"modified":"2024-05-15T10:36:43","modified_gmt":"2024-05-15T17:36:43","slug":"2023-annual-charity-golf-tournament-sign-up-to-sponsor-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/2023-annual-charity-golf-tournament-sign-up-to-sponsor-2\/","title":{"rendered":"2024 Annual Charity Golf Tournament: Sign Up to Sponsor!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">This summer, Total-Western is hosting its third<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Annual Charity Golf Tournament benefitting the American Cancer Society<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">and we\u2019re thrilled to announce this year\u2019s theme!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Drumroll please!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\u2026. \u2026. \u2026. \u2026. \u2026. \u2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\u2026. \u2026. \u2026. \u2026. \u2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\u2026. \u2026. \u2026. \u2026. \u2026. \u2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">TOTALLY BLOCKBUSTER!<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Total-Western_2024-Golf-Tournament-Save-The-Date-791x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7339\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Total-Western_2024-Golf-Tournament-Save-The-Date-791x1024.webp 791w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Total-Western_2024-Golf-Tournament-Save-The-Date-232x300.webp 232w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Total-Western_2024-Golf-Tournament-Save-The-Date-768x994.webp 768w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Total-Western_2024-Golf-Tournament-Save-The-Date.webp 927w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Dress as your favorite movie character and get ready for your close-up \u2013<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>you\u2019re gonna be a STAR, kid!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The tournament will be on <strong>Monday, June 17<\/strong> at <strong>Candlewood Country Club<\/strong> in Whittier, CA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Details regarding our sponsorship opportunities, player rates, and more can be found on our registration page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Sign up today! This is one event you won\u2019t want to miss!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/2024totalwesterncharitygolf.splashthat.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Registration Page<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This summer, Total-Western is hosting its third Annual Charity Golf Tournament benefitting the American Cancer Society and we\u2019re thrilled to announce this year\u2019s theme! Drumroll please! \u2026. \u2026. \u2026. \u2026. \u2026. \u2026. \u2026. \u2026. \u2026. \u2026. \u2026. \u2026. \u2026. \u2026. \u2026. \u2026. \u2026. TOTALLY BLOCKBUSTER! Dress as your favorite movie character and get ready for […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":7339,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7338","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-article"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7338","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7338"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7338\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7339"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7338"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7338"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7338"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":6493,"date":"2023-12-13T07:00:59","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T15:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/?p=6493"},"modified":"2024-05-15T12:21:14","modified_gmt":"2024-05-15T19:21:14","slug":"tw-becomes-new-signatory-to-california-building-trades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/tw-becomes-new-signatory-to-california-building-trades\/","title":{"rendered":"TW Becomes New Signatory to California Building Trades"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>New Signatory to California Building Trades, <\/strong><strong>Total-Western Signs First Trade with More to Follow<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Total-Western is thrilled to announce it has formally executed its first agreement with a California Building Trades union. This is the first collective bargaining agreement of several to come as Total-Western is working to finalize negotiations with additional building trades unions within the state by year\u2019s end. By adding the California Building Trade unions to their already existing union agreement with the United Steelworkers (USW), Total-Western will be able to employ Building Trades union labor who exceed industry standards when it comes to training, skills, and experience, giving them a competitive advantage in the industrial market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following recent legislative changes, including Governor Newsom signing SB 740 into law, Total-Western is proactively adjusting its business operations to continue serving clients within the state of California. Total-Western recognizes the importance of union jobs and corporations that reinvest profits in workers, especially in U.S. manufacturing and infrastructure. This aligns with Total-Western\u2019s focus on strategic growth in the state as a premier industrial contractor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"808\" src=\"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/AdobeStock_475122871-768x808-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6495\" title=\"TW Becomes New Signatory to California Building Trades 1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/AdobeStock_475122871-768x808-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/AdobeStock_475122871-768x808-1-285x300.jpg 285w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Total-Western has had a long, rich history dating back to its creation in 1972. Through various acquisitions and organic growth in local markets, the company has continued to grow its footprint across California. Now, Total-Western is a larger, more capable, and more complex enterprise than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis is the first-of-its-kind negotiation in the state of California and allows us to continue serving our legacy USW customers while also expanding our offerings to clients in new and existing markets that will benefit from Building Trades union labor, especially in the renewables space,\u201d said Payman Farrokhyar, President of Total-Western. \u201cIt speaks to our nimbleness, creativity, and client-focused nature, and enables us to pursue our vision of building a successful and sustainable future. We\u2019re extremely proud of this achievement and excited for the journey ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Signatory to California Building Trades, Total-Western Signs First Trade with More to Follow Total-Western is thrilled to announce it has formally executed its first agreement with a California Building Trades union. This is the first collective bargaining agreement of several to come as Total-Western is working to finalize negotiations with additional building trades unions within […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":6495,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6493","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-press-release"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6493","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6493"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6493\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6495"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6493"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6493"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6493"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":6481,"date":"2023-11-29T07:00:33","date_gmt":"2023-11-29T15:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/?p=6481"},"modified":"2024-02-20T20:46:57","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T20:46:57","slug":"merrick-miranda-joins-total-western-as-director-of-business-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/merrick-miranda-joins-total-western-as-director-of-business-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Merrick Miranda Named New Director of Business Development"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Merrick Miranda Joins Total-Western as Director of Business Development<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Total-Western is pleased to announce that Merrick Miranda has joined the company as its new Director of Business Development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m excited to join Total-Western because it\u2019s a collaborative and nimble company that can adapt and grow with the constantly changing marketplace,\u201d said Mr. Miranda. \u201cTotal-Western is poised to be a disrupter in the industry and I look forward to expanding our capabilities in various markets and regions and supporting rapid growth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Total-Western has had a long, rich history dating back to its creation in 1972. Through various acquisitions and organic growth in local markets, the company has continued to grow its footprint across the Western U.S. Now, Total-Western is a larger, more capable, and more complex enterprise than ever that demands growth in its leadership capacity and strength to continue to thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In his new role, Mr. Miranda will be responsible for developing market-specific strategic growth plans, achieving sales targets across multiple lines of business, and building lasting relationships with new and existing customers while cultivating new market opportunities across the western United States. He will also focus on integrating business development and operations to align on opportunities and geographies to pursue and ensuring customer performance goals are achieved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/totalwestern.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/231117-VHS-Merrick-Miranda-146599-0016-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6497\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/231117-VHS-Merrick-Miranda-146599-0016-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/231117-VHS-Merrick-Miranda-146599-0016-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/231117-VHS-Merrick-Miranda-146599-0016-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis is a very unique and exciting time for Total-Western to enter into new markets, and Merrick brings with him an extensive and outstanding background in corporate strategy and development, sales, and engineering,\u201d said Payman Farrokhyar, President. \u201cI have no doubt that he will be a fantastic addition to our organization.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr. Miranda brings with him more than 15 years of experience in sales, engineering, project management, and construction, having started his career at Fluor Corporation as a Process Engineer. He transitioned to sales and eventually became the Director of Sales at Aegion Energy Services, where he managed major corporate accounts with a combined value of $80 million per year. From there, he moved to ARB, Inc. as Director of Business Development and oversaw accounts for customers such as Chevron, Phillips 66, Valero, Marathon, PBF Energy, California Resources Corporation, and Air Products. He developed strategic partnerships on various projects targeting renewable energy that included green and blue hydrogen, solar, wind, battery storage, and fuel cells. In his previous role, Mr. Miranda served as Executive Vice President of Strategy & Development for Huddl3 Group and was responsible for mergers and acquisitions while also developing and maintaining strategic plans for sales, marketing, and HR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr. Miranda earned his bachelors of engineering in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan. He is also a licensed and certified Professional Chemical Engineer for the state of California.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Merrick Miranda Joins Total-Western as Director of Business Development Total-Western is pleased to announce that Merrick Miranda has joined the company as its new Director of Business Development. \u201cI\u2019m excited to join Total-Western because it\u2019s a collaborative and nimble company that can adapt and grow with the constantly changing marketplace,\u201d said Mr. Miranda. \u201cTotal-Western is […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":6497,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6481","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-press-release"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6481","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6481"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6481\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6497"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6481"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6481"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6481"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":6469,"date":"2023-11-02T07:00:57","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T14:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/?p=6469"},"modified":"2024-02-20T22:09:14","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T22:09:14","slug":"total-western-plans-to-expand-energy-services-with-addition-of-joseph-cascia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/total-western-plans-to-expand-energy-services-with-addition-of-joseph-cascia\/","title":{"rendered":"TW Plans to Expand Energy Services with Addition of Joseph Cascia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Total-Western Plans to Expand Energy Services with Addition of Joseph Cascia<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Total-Western is pleased to announce that it is expanding the depth and reach of their Energy services with the addition of Joseph Cascia, National Business Development Manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m thrilled to reunite with old friends and align with new colleagues who were once fierce competitors. I have known Total-Western from afar for many years, and I\u2019m excited to join an organization that has incredible leaders at the helm and strong core values at its core,\u201d said Mr. Cascia. \u201cI look forward to opening new doors and obtaining new opportunities that will grow the Energy division and, hopefully, expand the company nationwide.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Total-Western has had a long, rich history dating back to its creation in 1972. Through various acquisitions and organic growth in local markets, the company has continued to grow its footprint across the Western U.S. Now, Total-Western is a larger, more capable, and more complex enterprise than ever that demands growth in its leadership capacity and strength to continue to thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In his new role, Mr. Cascia will be responsible for achieving sales and marketing goals for the organization\u2019s energy and power plant groups while maintaining customer satisfaction across regional projects. Total-Western\u2019s Energy team performs mechanical, rigging, welding, and maintenance services for power generation and other industrial facilities. Maintenance services include long-term supplemental maintenance, outage maintenance, repairs, and alterations to plant equipment. The team is highly experienced in \u201cR\u201d Stamp welding work, and time sensitive outage projects that require extensive planning, coordinating, and general contracting. The Total-Western team pride themselves on coming in under budget, on time, and with the lowest weld reject rate in the business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/totalwestern.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/231009-VHS-Joseph-Cascia-140916-0008-2-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6511\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/231009-VHS-Joseph-Cascia-140916-0008-2-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/231009-VHS-Joseph-Cascia-140916-0008-2-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/231009-VHS-Joseph-Cascia-140916-0008-2-scaled-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/231009-VHS-Joseph-Cascia-140916-0008-2-scaled-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr. Cascia brings with him more than 20 years\u2019 experience, having previously worked at Irwin Industries as a National Business Development Manager. While there, he developed and executed strategic and tactical plans to grow the company from a $6 million business to a $100 million business within 11 years. During that time, he also gained 12 national clients and oversaw a portfolio valued at $130 million. Mr. Cascia earned his credentials in project management from Gold Coast College. Additionally, he is a licensed general contractor in Arizona and California, with certifications in welding, mason work, pumps, ultrasound tech, and heavy equipment operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cJoe\u2019s genuine passion for and knowledge of the complicated and challenging work that goes into servicing Energy clients, coupled with the tenure and experience of our existing team, have us thrilled for the future,\u201d said Lou Hall, Chief Operations Officer at Total-Western. \u201cHe\u2019s also based in Arizona, a location we have served for several years and are expanding our presence in with the opening of an office location in Phoenix in 2024 \u2013 there is a lot to look forward to.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Total-Western Plans to Expand Energy Services with Addition of Joseph Cascia Total-Western is pleased to announce that it is expanding the depth and reach of their Energy services with the addition of Joseph Cascia, National Business Development Manager. \u201cI\u2019m thrilled to reunite with old friends and align with new colleagues who were once fierce competitors. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":6511,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6469","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-press-release"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6469","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6469"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6469\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6511"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6469"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6469"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6469"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":6438,"date":"2023-09-22T08:00:26","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T15:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/?p=6438"},"modified":"2024-02-20T22:09:24","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T22:09:24","slug":"reflections-2023-summer-internship-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/reflections-2023-summer-internship-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Reflections: 2023 Summer Internship Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our PE interns have officially completed the Total-Western Summer Internship Program!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before they left, we asked them to reflect on their experience, and share advice for future interns and their biggest takeaways. Here\u2019s what they had to say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>How was your internship experience with Total-Western?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>SEAN<\/em>: Generally, good \u2013 I felt that I was able to immerse myself in the business and the procedures it employs, which is exactly what I was hoping to learn and experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>TRISTIN:<\/em> Truly enriching. I had the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and tasks that allowed me to develop a deeper understanding of the construction industry. What made the experience even more rewarding was the fantastic group of interns I had the chance to collaborate with. We had a strong sense of teamwork and camaraderie, which made it easy to bounce ideas off each other, share knowledge, and collectively contribute to the projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>GEOFFREY: <\/em>I enjoyed my time in the Total-Western internship. I had a lot of fun learning about the sites and working on jobs with the other employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>TAYLOR: <\/em>My internship experience was one that involved a steep learning curve; however, it was a necessary learning curve to be able to excel in the program and our summer project. Overall, my experience was fun because everyone I met at Total-Western was so welcoming and eager to help us learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>INESH: <\/em>Throughout the 10 weeks, I faced many challenges, however the Total-Western family was always there to help. After getting the hang of things, my experience became much more fun and enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>LIAM:\u00a0<\/em>Great! I felt like the entire office was super friendly and open to helping us. I enjoyed working with the other interns and working as a group to learn new engineering concepts and methods. I also really enjoyed the job site walks, as they allowed me to apply what I had learnt or seen through documentation to real life work.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"634\" height=\"823\" src=\"https:\/\/totalwestern.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Interns_cropped.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6515\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Interns_cropped.jpg 634w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Interns_cropped-231x300.jpg 231w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 634px) 100vw, 634px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><em>What was your favorite part about the program?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>SEAN: <\/em>The experience was great, as well as the new friends and peers I met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>TRISTIN:<\/em> I must say that I noticed significant improvements in the internship program since my participation last summer. The company seems committed to enhancing the internship experience, and this was evident in the increased opportunities for skill development and the supportive learning environment they provided. That being said, my favorite part of the program was a mock project proposal for a project that Total-Western is currently pursuing. We were given the opportunity to apply all the skills we had been learning and, while challenging, it was truly rewarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>GEOFFREY: <\/em>I really enjoyed the job walks that we got to go on. Being in the field gave me the most excitement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>TAYLOR: <\/em>My favorite parts of the internship were visiting Beta Offshore and presenting our summer project, which was both a little nerve-wracking and a release of stress as we were able to show what we had been working hard on all summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>INESH: <\/em>I enjoyed going on job walks. Going into Santa Paula and Beta were definitely things I would not have the privilege to do if I was not a part of the Total-Western internship program. Going on job walks allowed me to get a sense of the day-in-the-life of a project engineer and engineering technician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>LIAM:<\/em> My favorite part of the program was the summer project. The summer project gave structure to our summer internship program as there was a logical path\/method to follow. We mainly worked together with other interns, despite competing against each other, which I enjoyed as it ensured that everyone was on the same page and was continuously learning from each other. I also enjoyed the experience I gained from the final presentations, as it allowed me to work on my professional skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>What was your biggest takeaway?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>SEAN:<\/em> This business requires more dedication, attention-to-detail, and people skills than I initially thought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>TRISTIN:<\/em> My biggest takeaway was affirmation of my passion for the construction industry. Having already experienced the internship program last year, I returned with some initial curiosity. However, this year solidified my interest in pursuing a career in construction. By immersing myself once again in the dynamic world of construction, I was able to reaffirm that there is indeed a place for me in this industry. Working on projects, collaborating with dedicated professionals, and witnessing the positive impact of construction reinforced my belief that this is where I belong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>GEOFFREY:<\/em> I learned a lot in the field and also about the construction and industrial processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>TAYLOR: <\/em>My biggest takeaway is that even with no experience or knowledge in a subject, we can learn so much in 10 weeks by diligently asking questions and engaging in discussion with each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>INESH: <\/em>I realized that whatever industry I go into, I will be able to learn and adapt to the new changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>LIAM:\u00a0<\/em>My biggest takeaway is that in the construction industry, communication is one of the most important skills. Developing those communication skills in the office and transferring them to the field was super important. I also learned a lot of professional development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/totalwestern.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_0700-900x604-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6516\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_0700-900x604-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_0700-900x604-1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_0700-900x604-1-768x515.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Anything that took you by surprise with this experience?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>TRISTIN: <\/em>I was once again reminded of the construction industry\u2019s capacity for innovation and its dedication to staying at the forefront of technology and sustainability trends. It was exciting to witness and be part of an industry that is so dynamic and forward thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>GEOFFREY: <\/em>I was surprised by how difficult our summer project ended up being. I underestimated it a fair bit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>TAYLOR: <\/em>I was surprised by how many contributors are necessary to operate and maintain a business. There are so many components that are necessary to help the company thrive and be awarded projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>INESH:<\/em> Realizing that even full-time engineers are learning every day, which gave me a sense of relief, as I now understand that I don\u2019t have to be all-knowing in my field immediately upon graduating from college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>LIAM: <\/em>I was surprised how helpful everyone was in the office. On my first day, I was a little intimidated by everyone, however I quickly learnt that everyone was super eager to help and very personable. I thought this friendly work atmosphere was super beneficial to my learning and professional development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>What advice would you give to other students interested in this program?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>SEAN:<\/em> Ask questions and probe for information as much as you can to be able to get as much out of your time in the internship as you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>TRISTIN: <\/em>Approach the Total-Western internship, or any construction-related internship, with an open mind and a strong desire to learn. Embrace every learning opportunity. The construction industry is incredibly diverse, so be open to exploring various aspects of it, from project management to sustainability initiatives. Every experience is a chance to learn and grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>TAYLOR: <\/em>Don\u2019t be intimidated if you don\u2019t know anything about this industry because there are so many people willing to help you learn. I would also tell future interns that it is okay to be discouraged by the steep learning curve and to trust that throughout the internship they will gain confidence in what they are doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>INESH: <\/em>It\u2019s only a 10-week program, so be sure to ask questions that help you learn a lot of information. And don\u2019t be scared to ask \u201cdumb questions\u201d as the engineers who you are asking once asked them as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>LIAM:\u00a0<\/em>I would encourage other students to improve their organizational and reasoning skills, as these are the ones I felt I used the most throughout the internship. Furthermore, gaining a general knowledge of construction before coming into the internship would also be super helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/totalwestern.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/TotalWestern-80sWestern-17-900x604-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6517\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/TotalWestern-80sWestern-17-900x604-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/TotalWestern-80sWestern-17-900x604-1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/TotalWestern-80sWestern-17-900x604-1-768x515.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>What\u2019s next for you?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>SEAN:<\/em> I plan to return to school for my final year, after which I hope to enter an engineering firm. Although I may take some time off and travel after I graduate; finally being done with school after so many years is quite the landmark in my life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>TRISTIN: <\/em>I am excited to return to UCLA in September as a rising junior majoring in civil engineering, As I transition into my upper division courses, my focus will shift towards delving deeper into various aspects of civil engineering. Ultimately, my goal is to continue developing my skills, knowledge, and passion for civil engineering. As I progress through my upper division courses and explore different facets of the field, I hope to gain a clearer sense of where I want to specialize and how I can contribute to making a positive impact through my future career in civil engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>GEOFFREY:<\/em> I plan on finishing my bachelor\u2019s degree within the next year at the Colorado School of Mines and, hopefully, I can continue with applying for my master\u2019s degree at Hokkaido or Kyoto University for Nuclear Reactor Engineering or Nuclear Safety & Systems Engineering. I have also considered the option of pursuing my passions for Languages and History in contrast to my current studies. We\u2019ll see where the Universe puts me, I guess!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>TAYLOR: <\/em>I will be starting my junior year at Mines in the fall and still plan on pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree with an interest in the aerospace industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>INESH: <\/em>I\u2019m preparing to return for my senior year of college. While I\u2019m considering the option of pursuing a master\u2019s degree, the job market is currently quite favorable for mechanical engineers in the Bay Area. I may opt to directly enter the workforce after graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>LIAM: <\/em>In the future, I\u2019d like to pursue a career in the academic space. I plan to apply to a master\u2019s program once I complete my undergraduate studies, and I would ideally like to be in a research\/development position where I can apply my theoretical knowledge. I\u2019m super interested in the energy and aerospace industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We strive to find interns who not only exhibit Total-Western\u2019s core values of Safety, Operational Excellence, Teamwork, and Creativity, but who are also smart, capable, and exceptional students and individuals. We\u2019re proud to have had these bright, young professionals in our program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you, Geoffrey, Inesh, Liam, Sean, Taylor, and Tristin, for all of your contributions this summer! We wish you all the very best in all your future pursuits and endeavors!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/totalwestern.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_4117-900x604-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6518\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_4117-900x604-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_4117-900x604-1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_4117-900x604-1-768x515.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our PE interns have officially completed the Total-Western Summer Internship Program! Before they left, we asked them to reflect on their experience, and share advice for future interns and their biggest takeaways. Here\u2019s what they had to say. How was your internship experience with Total-Western? 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She\u2019s also a returning intern!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Where are you from? How did you decide on your university for school?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was born and raised in Bakersfield, California. As for school, several factors went into my decision to attend UCLA. Firstly, UCLA\u2019s status as the top-ranked public university serves as a testament to its academic excellence, research capabilities, and commitment to preparing its students. Moreover, it offers an exceptional engineering program which I believe will equip me with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in my field of interest. The size of the school also appealed to me. Although UCLA is a large university, it maintains a sense of community while offering diverse opportunities and experiences with the ability to connect with other students and faculty. The size of the school also facilitates the chance to explore a variety of clubs and organizations. The plethora of options in this area offers the opportunity to meet like-minded individuals and develop my leadership and teamwork skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>How did you decide on your major? Why are you interested in pursuing a career in construction?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My decision stems from a combination of factors that resonated deeply with my personal and professional aspirations. I first became interested in engineering when my older sister chose mechanical engineering as her major. This was my initial introduction to engineering and it inspired me to join Project Lead The Way (PLTW), a four-year engineering program, in high school. I learned more about different fields and decided that civil was the right path for me. I am deeply invested in doing work that can positively impact people\u2019s lives and communities, and civil engineering offers the perfect avenue to make this a reality. Whether designing bridges, roads, buildings, etc., civil engineers play a crucial role in shaping the world we live in. The dynamic and ever-evolving nature of the construction industry intrigues me as there are constant challenges that require adaptability and innovative solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/totalwestern.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Tristin-Diaz-3-Welding-1024x545.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6522\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Tristin-Diaz-3-Welding-1024x545.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Tristin-Diaz-3-Welding-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Tristin-Diaz-3-Welding-768x409.jpg 768w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Tristin-Diaz-3-Welding.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Why did you decide to come back for the Total-Western Internship Program?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was interested in returning for a second year because of the positive experience I had my first year. This year, my goal is to gain more hands-on experience and continue receiving guidance from everyone here at Total-Western.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>How\u2019s it going so far?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The internship has been great! I\u2019m getting to know all of the new interns and have already begun to work on a summer project with my assigned team. I\u2019m excited to get to go back out into the field and see as much as possible this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/totalwestern.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Tristin-Diaz-2-Forklift-1536x2048-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6523\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Tristin-Diaz-2-Forklift-1536x2048-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Tristin-Diaz-2-Forklift-1536x2048-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Tristin-Diaz-2-Forklift-1536x2048-1.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><em>What are you enjoying most?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have enjoyed getting back into things after finishing another school year. There are some things I\u2019ve had to relearn, but it has been very cool to see how the company has evolved in the months since I was here last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>What job site are you currently at?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ll be at various jobsites throughout the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>What do you hope to gain by the time your internship concludes?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the end of my internship, I hope to have a better idea of which role in the construction process I would best fit into, whether that be focusing more on civil engineering or project engineering and, eventually, project management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2014\u2014\u2014 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re glad to have you back, Tristin, and we can\u2019t wait to hear what you gain from this years\u2019 experience!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>And lastly, our final intern is: Tristin Diaz! Tristin is a Junior at UCLA majoring in Civil Engineering. 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As for school, several factors went into my decision to attend […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":6520,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6362","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-article"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6362","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6362"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6362\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6520"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6362"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6362"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6362"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":6351,"date":"2023-08-25T11:04:53","date_gmt":"2023-08-25T18:04:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/?p=6351"},"modified":"2024-02-20T22:09:45","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T22:09:45","slug":"meet-the-intern-liam-janssen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/meet-the-intern-liam-janssen\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the Intern: Liam Janssen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Up next, we have: Liam Janssen!<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/totalwestern.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_9225.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6525\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_9225.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_9225-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_9225-768x494.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Liam is a Junior at California Polytechnic State University majoring in Mechanical Engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Where are you from? How did you decide on your university for school?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I grew up in Virginia Beach, Virginia. When applying for schools, I was pretty set on California because of its weather, attractions, and overall vibes. I applied to several universities and ultimately chose Cal Poly for its engineering program, location, as well as its excellent graduate statistics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>How did you decide on your major? Why are you interested in pursuing a career in construction?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I really enjoy the application of theoretical physics to engineering and construction principles, so mechanical engineering seemed to be a good mix of these.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/totalwestern.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Liam-Janssen-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6527\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Liam-Janssen-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Liam-Janssen-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Liam-Janssen-1.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><em>What initially interested you about the Total-Western Internship Program?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My concentration for my Mechanical Engineering degree is Energy, and after researching and interviewing with Total-Western, I knew that the company was heavily involved in the energy industry. I was really excited to learn more about refineries and power plant operations so Total-Western seemed like the perfect fit to help introduce me to those worlds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>How\u2019s it going so far?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s going great! I feel like I\u2019m finally understanding the content and that I can independently work on my summer project with my partner without the constant guidance of my peers. I also feel super close to my fellow interns and the collaboration has extended outside of just our summer project groups, which has been really nice. Furthermore, I\u2019m really enjoying the jobsite walks as they allow me to see both the theoretical and practical application of engineering and construction in action.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/totalwestern.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Liam-Janssen-2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6528\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Liam-Janssen-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Liam-Janssen-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Liam-Janssen-2.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><em>What are you enjoying most?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The thing that I enjoy the most is the process of being able to review job documents, schematics, scopes of work, etc. and then visit the jobsite where I can visually see the stuff that I\u2019m learning in-person. I\u2019m also really enjoying learning about where theory\/office work differs from practical application; things like how tired the crew gets or weather are factors that we don\u2019t really learn about in the classroom but become super important in the real world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>What job site are you currently at?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Right now, I\u2019m traveling between our sites at Honeywell, Santa Paula, and General Atomics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>What do you hope to gain by the time your internship concludes?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Real-world experience of what a career in this industry entails. I\u2019d also like to build my communication skills, familiarize myself with the systematic approach to industrial construction, as well as learn more about the energy industry, in general, and the trajectory its heading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2014\u2014\u2014 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope this internship will help you learn a lot, Liam \u2013 enjoy this time! We\u2019ll check back in with him in a few weeks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Up next, we have: Liam Janssen! Liam is a Junior at California Polytechnic State University majoring in Mechanical Engineering. Where are you from? How did you decide on your university for school? I grew up in Virginia Beach, Virginia. When applying for schools, I was pretty set on California because of its weather, attractions, and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":6525,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6351","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-article"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6351","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6351"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6351\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6525"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6351"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6351"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6351"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":6317,"date":"2023-08-18T08:00:16","date_gmt":"2023-08-18T15:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/?p=6317"},"modified":"2024-02-20T22:09:55","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T22:09:55","slug":"meet-the-intern-inesh-sharma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/meet-the-intern-inesh-sharma\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the Intern: Inesh Sharma"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Our next intern is: Inesh Sharma!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/totalwestern.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG-8848.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6530\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG-8848.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG-8848-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG-8848-768x494.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Inesh is a Senior at San Jose State University majoring in Mechanical Engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Where are you from?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was born in Kathmandu, Nepal, however I grew up in Fremont, California.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>How did you decide on your university for school?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I wanted to go to a university that had a good engineering program that focuses on automobiles. I also wanted to stay close to home so I could assist with my family\u2019s business. Two of my dream companies \u2013 Tesla and Lam Research \u2013 are also located in the Bay area and have a lot of employees who are SJSU alums, so SJSU seemed like the perfect fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>How did you decide on your major? Why are you interested in pursuing a career in construction?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I always had a passion for cars and wondered how they worked. Mechanical Engineering is something I can see myself doing on a day-to-day basis and it\u2019s a broad enough field where I can go into it and see what parts I truly enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/totalwestern.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Inesh-Sharma-3-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6531\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Inesh-Sharma-3-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Inesh-Sharma-3-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Inesh-Sharma-3.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><em>What initially interested you about the Total-Western Internship Program?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I wanted an opportunity to see more of the business side of engineering as well as the process before a bid is won and what that looks like in regards to the engineering component.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>How\u2019s it going so far?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I love it. The first two weeks were a bit rough because it was a lot of new content to learn. However, after learning what to ask and who to ask for help, things have gotten a lot easier. I\u2019m also starting to get a hang of the weekly work schedule and building a deeper bond with my fellow interns and coworkers, which has been really rewarding.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/totalwestern.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Inesh-Sharma-1-769x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6533\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Inesh-Sharma-1-769x1024.jpg 769w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Inesh-Sharma-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Inesh-Sharma-1-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Inesh-Sharma-1.jpg 792w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><em>What are you enjoying most?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So far, I am enjoying the whole experience overall. I enjoy reading engineering documents and being able to add input to current projects, as well as going on job walks and experiencing a day-in-the-life of an everyday engineer (i.e. talking to employees, working in teams, joining in and contributing to meetings, etc.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>What job site are you currently at?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve been assigned to our sites at Honey Well, Beta, and Santa Paula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>What do you hope to gain by the time your internship concludes?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I came into this internship not knowing anything about project engineering, and I hope to leave this internship with the knowledge of how to schedule and estimate. Other than the engineering side, I also hope to learn how to be a good coworker in regards to collaborating, emailing, and scheduling meetings with each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2014\u2014\u2014 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re glad you\u2019re having a positive experience so far, Inesh!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our next intern is: Inesh Sharma! Inesh is a Senior at San Jose State University majoring in Mechanical Engineering. Where are you from? I was born in Kathmandu, Nepal, however I grew up in Fremont, California. How did you decide on your university for school? I wanted to go to a university that had a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":6530,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6317","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-article"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6317","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6317"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6317\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6530"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6317"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6317"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6317"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":6308,"date":"2023-08-11T08:45:07","date_gmt":"2023-08-11T15:45:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/?p=6308"},"modified":"2024-02-20T22:10:04","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T22:10:04","slug":"meet-the-intern-taylor-wayne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/meet-the-intern-taylor-wayne\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the Intern: Taylor Wayne"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Allow us to introduce our next intern: Taylor Wayne!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/totalwestern.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_9228.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6535\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_9228.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_9228-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_9228-768x494.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Taylor is a Junior at Colorado School of Mines majoring in Mechanical Engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Where are you from? How did you decide on your university for school?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m from Southern California and grew up in La Habra, California. I decided to go to Mines to be able to both pursue a competitive engineering degree and to continue playing softball. I also wanted to make sure that I went somewhere away from home so I could experience a new environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>How did you decide on your major? Why are you interested in pursuing a career in construction?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I decided to major in mechanical engineering because I have always been interested in the innerworkings of machines and the math that goes into the behind-the-scenes work of intricate systems.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/totalwestern.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Taylor-Wayne-1-1536x2048-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6537\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Taylor-Wayne-1-1536x2048-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Taylor-Wayne-1-1536x2048-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Taylor-Wayne-1-1536x2048-1.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><em>What initially interested you about the Total-Western Internship Program?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was initially interested in Total-Western because of the opportunity to physically be on job sites and get a feel of what it is like to be in the field. I also wanted to be involved in a forward-thinking company that has its sights on renewables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>How\u2019s it going so far?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I think it\u2019s going well! I am learning a ton about the different facets of the business and the industries the company works in as well as how they can intersect. I have also been making progress on our summer intern project and have been learning so much about the various steps involved in each process along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/totalwestern.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Taylor-Wayne-2-1536x2048-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6538\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Taylor-Wayne-2-1536x2048-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Taylor-Wayne-2-1536x2048-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Taylor-Wayne-2-1536x2048-1.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><em>What are you enjoying most?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I am enjoying the inviting and welcoming culture of the organization and getting to know everyone and their position within the company. I am also having fun visiting different job sites and getting to see the results of what happens in the office versus in the field.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/totalwestern.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Taylor-Wayne-3-474x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6539\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Taylor-Wayne-3-474x1024.png 474w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Taylor-Wayne-3-139x300.png 139w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Taylor-Wayne-3.png 555w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><em>What job site are you currently at?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I am currently not at one specific jobsite, but I have visited Beta Offshore, AES Huntington Beach, and Sherwin Williams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>What do you hope to gain by the time your internship concludes?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope to gain an understanding of what goes on behind the scenes in the office before boots hit the ground and how that work translates to the field. I also want to explore the industry to see what I enjoy to help inform my career path for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/totalwestern.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Taylor-Wayne-4-1536x2048-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6540\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Taylor-Wayne-4-1536x2048-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Taylor-Wayne-4-1536x2048-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Taylor-Wayne-4-1536x2048-1.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2014\u2014\u2014 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks, Taylor \u2013 we hope you have a great experience!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Allow us to introduce our next intern: Taylor Wayne! Taylor is a Junior at Colorado School of Mines majoring in Mechanical Engineering. Where are you from? How did you decide on your university for school? I\u2019m from Southern California and grew up in La Habra, California. I decided to go to Mines to be able […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":6535,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6308","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-article"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6308","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6308"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6308\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6535"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6308"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6308"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6308"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":6300,"date":"2023-08-04T10:09:29","date_gmt":"2023-08-04T17:09:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/?p=6300"},"modified":"2024-02-20T22:10:11","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T22:10:11","slug":"meet-the-intern-sean-garis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/meet-the-intern-sean-garis\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the Intern: Sean Garis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Allow us to introduce our second intern: Sean Garis!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/totalwestern.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG-8849.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6542\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG-8849.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG-8849-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG-8849-768x494.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sean is a Senior at Oregon State University majoring in Structural & Architectural Engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Where are you from?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I grew up in San Dimas, California and lived there until after I graduated high school. Now I live in Littleton, Colorado.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>How did you decide on your university for school?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oregon has a great architectural engineering program with varied paths, and, beyond that, the university has always had a good atmosphere and vibe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>How did you decide on your major? Why are you interested in pursuing a career in construction?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I thought that designing structural systems would be interesting and, as someone who enjoys math, I thought I would be good at it. So far it has been fun and interesting, and moving into my last year I haven\u2019t had to retake any classes, so I think I chose a good path for me!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/totalwestern.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sean-Garis-1-1536x2048-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6544\" style=\"width:768px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sean-Garis-1-1536x2048-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sean-Garis-1-1536x2048-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sean-Garis-1-1536x2048-1.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><em>What initially interested you about the Total-Western Internship Program?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I wanted my first internship to give me context for some of the work that gets done in the construction industry. Even if I don\u2019t end up becoming a PE in construction, I figured the experience would certainly be valuable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>How\u2019s it going so far?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s been a bit more daunting than I thought it\u2019d be\u2026we have to complete a summer project that requires a lot of work and it feels like there\u2019s limited time to complete deliverables. I am looking forward to getting out on a few more job walks in the coming weeks; that\u2019s an experience Total-Western offers that I wouldn\u2019t have access to otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/totalwestern.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sean-Garis-2-1536x2048-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6545\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sean-Garis-2-1536x2048-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sean-Garis-2-1536x2048-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sean-Garis-2-1536x2048-1.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><em>What are you enjoying most?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The comradery between the interns. It\u2019s the exact experience I wanted to get from this internship and my peer-to-peer relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>What job site are you currently at?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oxnard<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>What do you hope to gain by the time your internship concludes?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I want to get more context for some of the processes and sequences within the construction industry; being able to observe projects in action will allow me to learn things that I wouldn\u2019t be able to in the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2014\u2014\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks for sharing, Sean! We hope you learn even more in the next few weeks!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Allow us to introduce our second intern: Sean Garis! Sean is a Senior at Oregon State University majoring in Structural & Architectural Engineering. Where are you from? I grew up in San Dimas, California and lived there until after I graduated high school. Now I live in Littleton, Colorado. How did you decide on your […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":6542,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6300","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-article"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6300","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6300"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6300\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6542"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6300"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6300"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/total-western.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6300"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}]