A PROACTIVE APPROACH
Saulsbury’s deep commitment to safety is compounded by its overarching culture of accountability and continuous improvement, through which it promotes safety as more than just a policy but a way of life.
“Embedded in our culture as a fundamental obligation to our employees, safety is something we live and breathe every day. Every team member is their brother’s keeper, and our collective duty is to ensure that each employee goes home in the same – or better – condition than when they arrived at work,” Matt prides.
Key to the company’s approach is transparency, through which it requires the reporting of every incident regardless of how minor it may seem.
This open reporting system reinforces Saulsbury’s all-encompassing approach to safety, providing learning and training opportunities that help prevent future incidents.
“Achieving this level of safety awareness requires rigorous reporting, extensive training, weekly company-wide meetings, and daily project site discussions,” he conveys.
With a proactive attitude in this regard, Saulsbury’s unwavering commitment to health, safety, and environment (HSE) emerges as a key cornerstone of the company.
Indeed, Saulsbury believes safety should be a proactive effort built on continuous improvement, accountability, and engagement at every level of the company – as opposed to a reactive or retrospective approach.
As such, one of the pillars of Saulsbury’s safety management system is its weekly company-wide safety teleconference, which is attended by over 250 personnel from across the organization – from site managers to the CEO.
Setting the tone for the week ahead, the meeting begins with a ‘safety moment’ that comprises discussions and a thorough review of the previous week’s incidents, analysis of safety performance metrics, industry trends, and key safety takeaways.
Employee achievements are also recognized at the end of the meeting, reinforcing Saulsbury’s culture of teamwork, dedication, and appreciation for hard work, while an open round table fosters collaboration.
“Importantly, this is the only company meeting without a set end time, underscoring our steadfast dedication to safety,” Matt emphasizes.
STELLAR SAFETY CUTLURE
In a bid to further bolster its stellar safety culture, Saulsbury has implemented several proactive programs.
Engaging in the JSA Leader Program, for instance, transforms employees from passive participants to driven leaders in safety.
It helps them to plan work steps, identify hazards, implement mitigation strategies, and communicate these to all affected workers.
In addition, supervisor engagement sessions have provided those at management level with the opportunity to reflect on and improve their approach to safety.
“These forums provide supervisors with a space to discuss program changes, offer candid feedback, and explore ways to enhance their leadership in safety,” Matt outlines.
Saulsbury also encourages open and honest feedback at all levels of management, ensuring employees clearly understand expectations and feel empowered to contribute to the company’s safety policies and programs.
A reflection of Saulsbury’s core value of integrity, this transparency has fostered trust and alignment across the organization.
Elsewhere, continuous training and development has helped the company to analyze key indicators that highlight potential knowledge retention gaps among staff.
“We continuously refine our training programs to ensure employees, supervisors, and management receive relevant and up-to-date safety education,” he adds.
This feeds into Saulsbury’s mantra that safety is about more than just compliance, but a shared responsibility among employees, contractors, and stakeholders.
By adopting a culture of proactive engagement, continuous learning, and open communication, the company ensures that its workforce remains protected and empowered to maintain the highest standards.
“Our commitment to safety isn’t just reflected in policies and programs – it is ingrained in our everyday actions. Safety is one of Saulsbury’s core values and a defining pillar of our success,” Matt asserts.
COMMUNICATION IS KEY
Fostering engagement through communication and recognition, Saulsbury emphasizes employee satisfaction by promoting a transparent and positive workplace culture.
A key initiative supporting this regime is SiteCast – a company-wide platform that keeps employees informed about the latest business updates, safety initiatives, and key developments.
Having launched in 2024, its cutting-edge visual communication capabilities have improved workforce connectivity across the organization, enhancing Saulsbury’s communication and safety awareness.
In addition, SiteCast’s ability to bridge language barriers and streamline the delivery of critical information has proven invaluable.
“SiteCast strengthens our safety culture through a number of features,” Matt sets out.
Safety alerts and announcements, for example, keep teams informed about potential hazards and preventative measures.
Weather-related notices provide real-time updates on conditions which may affect job sites, while positive recognition and good catches highlight the daily safety successes and major milestones of personnel.
“By showcasing employees who exemplify Saulsbury’s core safety values in action, SiteCast gives us the opportunity to celebrate their success.”
Project photos, meanwhile, offer a visual narrative of operational progress and complexity, and ‘Why I Work Safe’ videos feature employee insights into their commitment to safety.
Safety trivia quizzes with monthly winners engage employees in interactive safety education, while life-saving rules and actions reinforce the company’s critical safety guidelines.
SiteCast also aligns with broader industry safety initiatives through national campaigns and reinforces Saulsbury’s hazard prevention efforts via departmental updates.
“While SiteCast is currently the gold standard in safety, we will continue to evolve the platform to meet the needs of our teams and projects,” he updates us.
“We don’t prioritize safety just because our clients expect it — we do it because we genuinely care about our employees and it’s simply the right thing to do”
Matt Saulsbury, CEO, Saulsbury
MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY, MINIMUM DOWNTIME
As a company that takes pride in its ability to customize project execution and meet the unique needs of its clients, Saulsbury’s services are flexible and seek to accommodate all kinds of requirements.
It understands how each project can present distinct challenges, whether related to commercial commitments, complex technical requirements, geographic constraints, or other factors.
The company’s approach therefore begins with in-depth planning and strategy sessions to identify the best path to success.
“Careful preparation and shared objectives are the key differentiators that drive project efficiency and minimize downtime,” Matt outlines.
By aligning its success metrics with those of its clients, Saulsbury continues to ensure reliable project execution.
Furthermore, by maximizing a project’s operational uptime, the company is able to deliver a strong and profitable return on investment (ROI) for stakeholders.
“Our reputation is built on providing solutions that enhance efficiency, mitigate risks, and create long-term value for all,” he tells us.
SUPPORTING A BALANCED ENERGY STRATEGY
One project that demonstrates Saulsbury’s dedication to a comprehensive energy mix is the completion and commissioning of a large-scale water treatment plant designed to support a direct air capture (DAC) facility.
“Being part of initiatives like this is always inspiring as it allows us to contribute a broad range of energy solutions,” Matt enthuses.
Saulsbury often partners with major oil and gas clients who are integrating renewable energy solutions.
“Their dedication to innovation aligns with our mission to deliver high-quality solutions that support both industry advancement and energy efficiency,” he points out.
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF ENERGY
On a mission to support clients with their expanding portfolio of projects, the company has significantly extended its presence in the renewable energy sector.
Its expertise in this area spans across multiple clean energy technologies, including utility-scale solar power, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and carbon capture facilities – some of the largest in the US.
“We also recently completed a major hydrogen production facility in Nevada, further strengthening our commitment to supporting a diverse mix of energy solutions,” Matt confirms.
Well-versed in the requirements set forth by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Saulsbury has established compliance programs to ensure that both the company and its clients are able to capitalize on the benefits of these regulations.
“In recognition of the increasing demand for renewable energy solutions, we have launched a dedicated Utilities and Infrastructure business line, with a primary focus on solar power, BESS, and substation project delivery across the US.”
Thus, by leveraging its deep industry expertise and commitment to innovation, the company is helping to shape the future of energy.
“We ensure long-term, multi-source solutions while meeting the evolving needs of the US energy market,” he clarifies.
PROJECT SOLUTIONS IN ALL SIZES
Through its Field Services division, Saulsbury supports small and mid-sized capital projects by offering a comprehensive range of construction services for in-field gathering systems, pipelines, tank batteries, wellhead hookups, field modifications, and facility construction and maintenance.
“By embedding ourselves within our clients’ operations, we create long-term stability and continuity, ensuring seamless execution across multiple projects,” Matt insights.
In establishing a predictable pipeline of work with specific clients, Saulsbury is able to manage the workload effectively by allocating key resources over extended periods, as opposed to sporadically deploying personnel.
“For our clients, this model provides highly productive teams that are familiar with their operations and aligned with their people and specific requirements,” he adds.
By integrating deep-seated expertise into client workflows, Saulsbury effectively reduces the daily support required on each project, improving overall efficiency and execution.
The contracts it undertakes for this type of work vary but are typically structured around KPIs that measure its performance in critical areas.
“These KPIs ensure we meet or exceed expectations in schedule adherence, productivity, safety performance, cost control, and quality,” Matt assures.
Saulsbury’s dedicated project control teams are on hand to meticulously track these metrics, providing transparency and accountability to the company’s clients while demonstrating its dedication to operational excellence.
