We are proud to announce that we are now members of the Women’s Energy Network of Susquehanna Valley (WEN)
“The Women’s Energy Network (WEN) is an international organization of professionals who work across the energy value chain. Our mission is to develop programs to provide networking opportunities and foster career and leadership development of women who work in the energy industries.”
Lori Mendez, Business Development Manager at Ecotech came to the company with 22 years of experience in sales and customer service in the construction and remodel industry. Lori was immediately intrigued by the company’s new and advanced technology in the excavation industry and decided to join the team.
Now one and half years later at Ecotech, Lori loves educating potential customers on the specialities the company offers, “There are so many potential customers out there that may still not be aware of hydro/air excavation or utilizing the benefits of it. It brings me great satisfaction to be the one to educate them,” she says.
Lori’s favorite part of her job is it’s versatility. One day she could be on a jobsite, the next day she may be visiting an office, or she may be at a seminar meeting new people to tell them about Ecotech. Lori enjoys being a part of a company that strives for customer satisfaction.
In her free time, Lori enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. She enjoys being a part of her kids interests and activities, specifically 4H, horseback riding, soccer, and wrestling. Lori also finds time to ride motorcycles with her husband and friends, as well as take trips to the mountains with her family.
Updated 2020
No matter the season, there are many safety hazards that construction workers face at the job site. In the summer, employers focus on protecting employees from heat and dehydration. During the winter months, employers must consider extreme cold, high winds, and ice. Basic precautions and greater education can greatly reduce employee’s risk of illness and injury.
Follow these three tips to improve winter safety at the construction site:
1) Limit Exposure to the Elements
With lower temperatures comes an increased risk of hypothermia and frostbite. Consider breaking up larger projects into smaller tasks. Reducing exposure to the cold and wind greatly improves worker safety.
2) Wear Appropriate Clothing
Avoid slips and falls by wearing proper nonslip footwear. It is important to dress in layers including a heavy coat, sweatshirt, hats, and thermals. Encouraging employees to dress appropriately for winter weather helps to prevent illness and injury.
3) Inspect and Prepare Vehicles
Before heading into the cold season, all work vehicles should be inspected to guarantee that they are in working order. It’s important to include an emergency kit in all vehicles to aid in winter weather prevention and response.
Cold Weather Digging Made Easy with Ecotech
Ecotech is committed to delivering the highest level of safety while complying with government health, safety laws, and regulations. We pride ourselves on promptness, reliability, and customer service. With Ecotech, unlock a safe, non-destructive, and cost-efficient digging solution partner.
Interested in learning more about the other great benefits of hydro excavation? To contact a Customer Service Representative, please call (717) 806-5460 or contact us online. We look forward to serving you!
Did you know that hydro excavation is a cost-efficient cold weather digging solution? Featuring a combination of highly pressurized heated water, hydro excavation immediately thaws the frozen ground and creates a slurry that can be quickly evacuated through an industrial vacuum.
Equipped with the most advanced hydrovac technologies, Ecotech can save you valuable time and money during your next cold weather digging project. Here’s how:
Eliminate Accidental Strikes
According to the Construction Safety Council, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of safety and health interests in the field of construction, there are several factors that complicate locating underground utilities:
With hydro excavation, risk of accidental hits are virtually eliminated. With the precision to expertly navigate and locate underground utilities, hydro excavation is a preferred cold weather digging solution.
“The One Call process is a crucial part in identifying underground utilities. However, the only true way to know where the infrastructure is located is to properly expose it using the hydro or air excavation process”, Lori Mendez, Business Development Manager
Cold Weather Digging Made Easy with Ecotech
Ecotech is committed to delivering the highest level of safety while complying with government health, safety laws and regulations. We pride ourselves on promptness, reliability, and customer service. With Ecotech, unlock a safe, non-destructive, and cost-efficient digging solution partner.
Interested in learning more about the other great benefits of hydro excavation? To contact a Customer Service Representative, please call (717) 806-5460 or contact us online. We look forward to serving you!
Vice President Blake Huber of Ecotech has been in the standard excavation business for fifteen years. While on an emergency weekend call, Blake saw a hydro excavator in action and was immediately intrigued by the excitement of the growing industry. Seeing the time and labor this method would save his team, Blake founded Ecotech Hydro Excavation in 2011.
Blake finds that helping his clients procure solutions to the most challenging of excavation problems has been the most rewarding aspect of his job. Ecotech has worked on a vast variety of jobs, including one to remove over 2,000 cubic yards of fill dirt from a hospital basement in Philadelphia. As a result, the cost of Ecotech came in as less than half of the next closest bid due to their use of hydro excavation, rather than hand digging.
In his free time, Blake enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, hunting with his son, and taking trips to the mountains.
