Murray Company was a proud sponsor of the May 16-18, 2023 State Apprentice Competition in Vacaville, California at which the goal is for apprentices across the state to showcase their abilities, knowledge and refined skills acquired through dedicated training in their apprenticeship. This will be demonstrated by competing in hands-on projects and written assessments that illustrate union excellence in the disciplines of Plumbing, Pipefitting, Welding, HVAC-R & Sprinkler Fitting. This contest is hosted by a California Local each year to determine the contestants to represent CA in the District 5 Regional Apprentice Contest. The regional contest is scheduled for June 13-15, 2023 in Las Vegas and will be hosted by Local 525.
Several Murray Company apprentices took part in this State Apprentice Competition. The scoring criteria includes points for safety, planning, reading drawings, etc. In total 72 contestants participated from 26 Locals in California.
Contestants by Trade in State Apprentice Competition
9 – HVAC R
17 – Pipefitters
19 – Plumbers
6 – Sprinkler Fitters
17- Welders
4 – Landscape Irrigation Fitters
From the San Diego office, Jesse Rios lll of UA Local 398 took part. Jessie is a 3rd year apprentice currently working under General Superintendent James Adamson at the San Diego Airport T1 Plaza Parking project. Jesse started with MC alongside James back in 2019 on the Dodger Stadium project and continues to shine. Jesse received a certificate of accomplishment in plumbing (scroll down for photo).
Our NorCal branch was represented by two apprentices, Brandon Rodriguez Hernandez and Alexander Lopez both of Local Union 342. Brandon has been with Murray Company for just over a year; he’s currently working on the Bio Epic project while Alexander is approaching his 3rd year anniversary and you’ll find him on the Bayer jobsite. Both gentlemen outperformed the competition finishing in 1st and 2nd place respectively.
**In fact, Alex will be advancing to the Regional Apprentice Competition in Vegas! We wish him the best!**
We’re delighted to share these podium finishes:
1st place | Alexander Lopez
Local Union 342
Pipe Fitting Competition
2nd Place | Brandon Rodriguez Hernandez
Local Union 342
Plumbing Competition
Certificate of Accomplishment | Jesse Rios III
UA Local 398
Plumbing
General Superintendent James Adamson shares,
“A big congratulations to our guys up north for a BIG representation for Murray Company. I would like to share that eligibility begins for this competition at 3rd year status and ends at 5th year status. Aspiring tradesmen should contact their direct supervisor and union hall for sign up details……we definitely want to make a push for Murray Company presence in these competitions. This competition is the 2nd annual following the pandemic and was sorely missed and strongly valued as an industry.”
Summary of Winners
Murray Company is proud of the talent and skill our apprentices demonstrated at this State level. Well done gentlemen, well done!
