Plant Access Requirements for Contractors

Contractor employees must meet the following requirements to request access to the HOVENSA refinery:

• Possess a valid TWIC card
• Attend and pass Basic Orientation Plus and HOVENSA Site Specific
• Pass a drug screen

Possess a valid TWIC card

All HOVENSA employees and contractors seeking unescorted access to the HOVENSA refinery must possess a valid Transportation Worker Identification (TWIC) card. Additonal details on how to apply for a TWIC card may be obtained at the TSA website - www.tsa.gov/twic

Attend and pass Basic Orientation Plus and HOVENSA Site Specific

Basic Orientation Plus and HOVENSA Site Specific are available at any ARSC safety council including the Houston Area Safety Council St. Croix branch. The initial Basic Plus course is a 5 1/ hour instructor-led course with a minimum passing score of 70. Thereafter, individuals may take the Basic Plus Refresher, which is a computer-based course. HOVENSA Site Specific is a CBT course.

Basic Plus and HOVENSA Site Specific Records may be transferred to the St. Croix branch of the HASC. To request a training records transfer, you may submit a transfer request in the Extranet when requesting an employee badge for the employee. For additional information on transferring training records, please call Pinnacle Client Services at 340-692-3500

Pass a drug screen

HOVENSA and its contractors are committed to a safe, drug-free work environment. All contractor employees must pass an initial pre-employment drug screen and subsequent random screenings.