About Us - JR Merit

JR MERIT

WE ARE INDUSTRY LEADERS

A History of Excellence

INDUSTRY’S LEADING FULL-SERVICE INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

In an effort to bring a unique approach to the industry, JR Merit Inc. was created in 1998, generating an opportunistic company staffed with the industries best talent. The main philosophy is to give employees opportunity and voice that would cultivate an innovative environment where client peace-of-mind is the main goal. This remains our primary objective today and we believe it’s what makes our company a dynamic, challenging and enjoyable place to spend each day. JR Merit began, and still is, a full-service industrial contractor providing integrated industrial construction services to the Northwestern United States. Based in Vancouver, Washington, JR Merit has since expanded its communities served to include many states in the Western US. Currently, we are licensed to do business in the following states and can acquire additional state licensing as needed:

Washington
Oregon
Montana
Idaho
Utah
California
Minnesota
Nevada
Missouri
Alaska

As a diverse industrial general contractor, JR Merit takes pride in the many industries we’ve served, as well as our capabilities to embrace many more. Example industries are: power generation, food and beverage processing, industrial manufacturing, high-tech, transportation, railroad and public agencies. Whether you need a full-service general contractor, a major rebuild/repair, or simply some innovative insight—we invite you to call us or read about our services. We have worked diligently to mold our various skill sets to meet the demands of your specific industry.

MISSION STATEMENT

JR Merit is distinguished as the highest-value industrial construction company in the marketplace by our passion for surpassing client expectations. Our clients and their interests always come first. We are able to achieve this client focused commitment by anticipating and providing unique solutions, while growing our company through strict adherence to our guiding principles.

Guiding Principles

Steadfast Safety
Client Commitment
Value Creation
Ownership Spirit
Quality Branding
Trust
Integrity
Culture
Our People

Steadfast Safety

Our commitment to safety enhances our ability to provide comprehensive service to our clients, as well as providing an unparalleled working environment for our employees and project partners.

THE MEANING BEHIND THE JR MERIT LOGO

Like all things JR Merit does, our logo represents the research, dedication, expertise and commitment to the highest quality work.

The hex bolt shape of our logo symbolizes the quality of workmanship that we deliver with each completed project.

The outstretched arms stand for our exceptional Client service. It is also a round-table model of the teamwork found every day within the company.

The 3?4 view box or “cube” is an outside-looking-in view of the many skill sets JR Merit’s craftsmen contribute to each project.

Finally, the space in which three lines of our logo forms one point creates a symbol meaning family. For JR Merit, this signifies the rapport and respect we need to integrate our versatile skill sets.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES

CONSERVATION IS POLICY

Our practices on every project we perform meet EPA and DEQ standards. We are also experienced at passing Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) inspections. Beyond simple compliance with environmental laws, we have been known to creatively recycle and/or resell project debris, actually saving client’s money rather than spending it! There is nothing more satisfying than reaching your goals and the environment’s!

ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS PROGRAM

We must adhere to the highest standards for the safe operation of projects and the protection of the environment, our people, and Clients, and the citizens of the communities in which we do business. JR Merit makes every effort to minimize the effect of our operations on the environment. We are unified in a commitment to environmental excellence and continuous improvement. We constantly assess our impact on the environment, and we apply what we have learned over the years to each new project.

COMMUNITY

INVOLVEMENT

Our team of professionals enjoy project involvement within our communities. We feel it is important to enrich our lives as well as the lives of those around us. We will always take the stance to help those organizations in pursuit of helping others. It is in these beliefs of community involvement that we take great pride of our culture and personal growth.

COMMITMENT TO SAFETY

SAFETY THROUGH EDUCATION, TRAINING & TECHNOLOGY

One of our corporate values is to maintain a culture of safety that permeates in every project. We do this by empowering our workforce with education, up-to-date training and the latest resources and technology. JR Merit personnel follow strict safety protocols, ensuring that all of our client’s safety requirements are met. Depending on the complexity and frequency of potential safety issues, we can allocate the day-to-day presence of our fully-trained, full-time safety director where needed.

The safety of our Clients’ employees, as well as of our craftsmen, sits on top of JR Merit’s core values. Safety means maintaining an incident-free workplace, creating business-driven value in a safe environment and integrating safety into our everyday operations. Our safety programs comply with Federal, State and Local regulations.

Because every project has unique safety characteristics, our operations and safety personnel work together as one team to find practical, economic solutions to a project’s safety concerns. Additionally, our full-time safety director is available to oversee the project and make adjustments to the safety plan as needed. JR Merit’s dedication to a safe work environment is evidenced through our successful performance. Over the past three years, JR Merit’s comprehensive programs and on-site diligence have resulted in a safety record that boasts zero lost-time accidents.