Recruits Local Workers and Vendors
Aug. 13, 2009
Cane Island Expansion Recruits Local Workers and Vendors
The owners of the Cane Island Power Park are committed to maximizing the positive impacts the plant’s expansion can have on the community and the region. Part of that commitment means working with Florida workers and contractors, especially local businesses, whenever possible. Read how our engineering, procurement and construction contractor, Zachry Industrial Incorporated, is working to recruit qualified local workers and vendors.
Job Fair a Success
Zachry hosted a job fair July 30 at the Florida Hotel & Conference Center in Orlando, Fla. More than 2,500 job seekers attended.
Special thanks to everyone who attended and made this event a great success. If you missed the job fair, it’s not too late to apply for the more than 250 positions available with this project. Applications will continue to be accepted throughout the construction process. Jobseekers may apply online at www.1800jobsusa.com or use the available online kiosks at Zachry’s office at the construction site, which is located at 6073 Old Tampa Highway, Intercession City, Fla. 33848.
Vendor Fair Scheduled for Aug. 27, 2009
Zachry is also planning a vendor fair for Florida businesses on Aug. 27, 2009 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Holiday Inn Express, which is located at 4050 Hotel Drive, Davenport, Fla. 33897 (at the intersection of I-4 and Highway 27).
The project is looking to hire vendors for services including but not limited to: miscellaneous sundries and supplies, lumber, auto parts, coffee service, fire extinguisher service, landscaping, office supplies, paving, catering, and printing. Prospective vendors may contact Zachry’s Fred Crowson at (321) 697-1500 for more information.
The Cane Island Unit 4 construction project has already contracted with more than a dozen different Central Florida companies, including: ABB Inc., Airgas South, CMC Steel Fabricators, Crane Rental Inc., Hertz Equipment Rental, H&E Equipment Services, Kirk’s Ice Service, Neff Rental, Palmer Feed Store, RSC Equipment Rental, Sherwin Williams, Siles and Sons Inc., Terracon Consultants Inc., Tri-Tech, and United Rentals.
Altogether, the project has spent more than $12 million at more than two dozen Florida businesses. This positive impact on the local and regional economies is one of the many ways Cane Island Power Park is giving back to the community.