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Pipe Strong, LLC is a minority-owned company based in the Midwest, that provides construction and maintenance services across the entire value chain of the Oil & Gas industry. Pipe Strong is one of the fastest-growing privately held Oil & Gas construction contractors proudly serving the energy industry by providing safe and reliable service. Pipe Strong, LLC is a portfolio holding of 3.5.7.11 and was organized in 2018 in the greater Chicagoland area as a union Oil & Gas construction contractor. Pipe Strong has built a solid foundation utilizing a skilled and diverse workforce and continues to develop our employees using robust and comprehensive training programs.
Established in 2021, H1O Technologies, LLC operates from the greater Chicagoland area as a premier union sewer and underground camera inspection contractor, specializing in identifying and addressing utility cross-bores for enhanced underground infrastructure safety. Our state-of-the-art fleet of Aries Camera trucks, boasting Main Line Inspection and lateral launch capabilities, ensures precise inspections with live video and snapshot capture, complemented by dedicated cloud storage for data management. Offering comprehensive services including sewer cleaning, jetting, and hydro excavation, our experienced crews, including CCTV Crews, Camera Trucks, Push Reel Crews, and Hydro Vac Trucks & Crews, are dedicated to excellence and safety. Safety is not just a priority but a core value at H1O Technologies, reflected in our successful track record of locating dangerous utility cross-bores, contributing to the safety of our clients and communities. Upholding a collective mission to provide and maintain a safe work environment for all stakeholders, we prioritize integrity and excellence in every aspect of our operations.
Kimberly Fischer, a seasoned professional with over ten years of experience in Human Resources, currently holds the position of Human Resources Manager at Pipe Strong, LLC. Kim is a dedicated professional who has achieved significant milestones in her career. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, specializing in Human Resources and Business Management. In 2020, she obtained her SHRM-CP certification, followed by her SHRM-SCP certification in 2022. Kim is a highly accomplished individual who obtained her Master of Science in Human Resource Management from Capella University in 2023. With an unwavering passion for investigation, she fearlessly delves into various subjects, regardless of their relevance to HR. Her relentless pursuit of truth and understanding drives her to uncover the underlying causes of problems, allowing her to devise effective solutions and enhance processes. Kim is a versatile professional with a diverse background in various industries. She honed her exceptional people skills during her time in the restaurant industry. Additionally, she gained valuable experience in administrative tasks, management, and sales while working in the sign industry. Kim further expanded her skill set by acquiring expertise in customer service, recruiting, insurance, and contract management during her tenure in the heating and cooling industry. She is currently employed in the Union Gas and Utilities industry and has been a dedicated member of Pipe Strong since its inception. Throughout her tenure, she has gained extensive experience in various areas including managing the billing process, implementing the HRIS system, overseeing payroll operations, negotiating Union contracts, handling monthly dues, administering company benefits, spearheading recruitment efforts, developing comprehensive company handbooks, establishing company policies, and successfully implementing the company’s 401(k) program. Kim is a dedicated individual who consistently seeks opportunities to expand her skill sets, both within her current company and through independent endeavors
Laura Siclari: Welcome to the Women’s Roundtable podcast, powered by the Think Factory, where we learn how women think big and grow their businesses. My name is Laura Siclari, a partner with Outside General Counsel Solutions, and I’m the host of today’s episode. I’m happy to have with me today Kim Ficsher, the Human Resources Manager at Pipe Strong LLC and H1O Technologies. Kim is an employee centered innovator whose forward thinking approach to managing her company’s human talent has made her a standout in her field. Kim also has an A unique talent as a female leader in the traditionally male dominated energy sector and has great perspectives on that to share as well. Kim, welcome to the Women’s Round Table podcast.
Kim Fischer: I’m happy to be talking with you today. Laura, thank you for having me. I’m looking forward to this.
Laura Siclari: All right Kim, so starting us off, tell me a little bit about Pipestrong and H1O and the industries they serve.
Kim Fischer: Pipe Strong was established in September of 2018. I joined the team around June of 2019 and as I started at at Pipestrong, I started learning more about the energy industry. They are are we are a contractor for a gas utility. We do a lot of work for different gas utilities throughout Illinois and actually some in Indiana, Michigan and we actually have crews out in Virginia. We take the pipe and we put it in the ground for the utility companies and we also replace the old pipe that is in the ground that can cause leaks and cause other issues. Then we have H1O technologies, they were established in 2021. They do the camering of the gas pipes and the sewers to check for as we call them cross bores which can cause gas leaks and honestly can cause homes to blow up which is what we try to avoid always happening. So that is really a key factor and really important for H1O to be doing for different gas utilities, that’s great. So both in both of the businesses are working in the natural gas sector primarily and then one really does help service the other and they’re both critically important you know in the utility and and natural gas area.
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