President's Message
Kevin Hostler, President and CEO

Commitment to diversity on TAPS

Alyeska’s commitment to Alaska Native hire reaches back to our beginnings as a company, and it is a commitment we will honor in the future.  The Alaska Native Utilization Agreement clearly demonstrates Alyeska’s dedication to fulfilling this commitment. Alyeska Pipeline, the State of Alaska and Alaska Natives are inextricably linked, but more important – it is simply the right thing to do. We’re proud to have employees representing all regions, from Barrow to Metlakatla.

I am proud to report that we continue to meet the overall goal of 20% Alaska Native hire. This summer, we hired 15 interns that were placed in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Valdez and Prince William Sound. We are moving steadily towards a year round internship program for 2007.  Currently, three interns are or will be working over the winter holiday during their college breaks.

If we are going to have the best-run pipeline, we must have the most highly skilled workers. We offer training and development opportunities to all of our employees, including programs for Alaska Native employees.

This is not just an Alyeska commitment. We expect our contractors to share our vision and encourage them to offer training, development and employment opportunities to help us reach our ANUA goals. 

This vision is so much bigger than just Alaska Natives and minority hire. Alyeska needs a workforce that represents a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. When we listen to a variety of voices, we do our job more effectively.  As President, I know the importance of a diverse and open work environment.  It is only in an atmosphere free from harassment, intimidation, retaliation and discrimination that we can become the world’s most efficient pipeline.