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Vertex Energy partnered with Avetta to expand compliance and worker management across operations, streamline insurance verification, and achieve significant time and cost savings while improving operational efficiency.
Following the sale of their refining site to a global energy company, Vertex Energy faced operational challenges, including a loss of off-site support. Initially, they were using Avetta for Health & Safety compliance, managed solely by the Health & Safety team. This limited use presented obstacles in their ability to efficiently manage compliance across the organization and adapt to the new operational landscape.
The support and partnership with Avetta’s team was instrumental in broadening the use of Avetta’s solutions. While Vertex Energy was already familiar with Avetta’s Health & Safety solution, under the leadership of Aaron Gerrets, they expanded their use of Avetta’s products to include insurance verification, client updates, reporting, governance, and worker management. This expansion was recognized with Aaron Gerrets winning the 2024 Avetta Change Maker Award.
Overall, Avetta’s tailored, customizable solutions have enhanced Vertex Energy’s operational efficiency, allowing them to implement a more comprehensive compliance management system.
Avetta’s platform offers a unified solution for managing compliance and safety documentation, enhancing operational efficiency and data accessibility.
The alert system within Avetta helps Vertex Energy stay ahead of compliance requirements and customer requests, reducing administrative burdens and mitigating the risk of non-compliance.
By expanding the use of Avetta’s products, Vertex Energy achieved substantial reductions in labor and administrative costs while increasing supplier compliance with company policies.
The transition to Avetta’s solutions streamlined reporting processes and improved governance, providing Vertex Energy with better data integrity and operational oversight.
Avetta’s proactive and responsive support played an important role in Vertex Energy’s successful navigation and utilization of the platform.
The initial project to automate Truck Rack carrier verification led to significant efficiency gains. Avetta has also helped Vertex Energy streamline their audit process, transforming it from a manual process to an automated one.
Following the success of the initial project, Vertex Energy quickly moved to implement two new projects at the site, focusing on Worker Management and prequalification checks managed by Avetta.
Avetta’s unified platform has allowed Vertex Energy Inc. to enhance their compliance management, streamline operational processes, and achieve substantial cost savings. This has not only improved Vertex Energy’s operational efficiency but also paved the way for future projects and growth.
Looking ahead, Vertex Energy plans to use Avetta to implement Worker Management and Per Diem Verification to support major projects, reduce operating hours and costs, and minimize financial fraud. With these plans to further expand the use of Avetta’s solutions, Vertex Energy continues to lead in compliance and operational excellence within the energy industry.
“Embracing change is essential for growth and our site leadership at Vertex Energy Inc. has supported our Contracts & Procurement Group’s evolution from the beginning. The Avetta team has been invaluable as we designed and implemented these recent changes".
– Aaron Gerrets, Contracts and Procurement Manager, Vertex Energy Inc.
Vertex Energy Inc. is a leading energy transition company specializing in renewable and conventional fuel production. Committed to sustainability, safety, and operational excellence, the company delivers innovative refining and logistics solutions while supporting its communities through responsible growth.
Avetta’s Workforce Management solution gives you real-time visibility and control over your workforce and assets. Easily verify worker qualifications, ensure only competent, trained personnel access your sites, and meet all safety and legislative requirements with confidence – all while reducing risk and improving operational efficiency.
