Inspiring the Next Generation at SWCTE Academy Expo
On Thursday, May 1, 2025, Team Steffes joined 59 other local businesses at the Southwest Area Career & Technical Education (SWCTE) Academy Expo. Career and Technical Education equips students with hands-on, versatile skills that prepare them for both trade school and college. This event allows students to explore many different career and education opportunities throughout … Read More
From Learning the Ropes to Leading the Way: Celebrating Ray Hurt’s 24 Years at Steffes
For nearly a quarter of a century, Ray Hurt has experienced many facets of the work we do at Steffes. He joined the company in 2001, fresh out of college as what he called “an older-than-average student.” Ray began his journey as a machine operator, eager to learn the business and understand how things are … Read More
Advancing Energy Resilience Efforts in Washington, D.C.
Steffes Founder, Paul Steffes, and Co-President, Todd Mayer, recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to join Keith Dennis of the Beneficial Electrification League. During their visit, they met with congressional officials and national leaders—including North Dakota native Doug Burgum, who is now serving as Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior. The focus: advancing Thermal … Read More
Jessica Hanel Celebrates 20 Years of Service at Steffes
In recognition of 20 incredible years with Steffes, we had the pleasure of sending Jessica Hanel, a drafter, on a Caribbean cruise! She shared some of her favorite stops along the way and gave us a glimpse into the unforgettable memories made during this special trip. To celebrate my 20 years at Steffes, I took … Read More
Making a Difference: Dan Spencer’s Volunteer Journey to Bethel, Alaska
At Steffes, we believe in giving back, which is why we offer Volunteer Time Off (VTO) to support our employees in donating their time to causes that matter to them. This flexibility allows our team members to engage in meaningful projects and make a difference in their communities and beyond. One inspiring example comes from … Read More
Katie Harrington Recognized as Top 25 Women in Business by Prairie Business Magazine
Katie Harrington, ETS business development manager at Steffes, was recently recognized as one of Prairie Business’ Top 25 Women in Business! We sat down with Katie to reflect on what the award means to her and talk about a few of the big moments in her career so far. Q: What does this award mean … Read More
Steffes Flares Take the Lead: Delivering Reliability in the Anadarko Basin
Our Anadarko team has hit the ground running in the new year! Recently, we assisted a major operator in the Anadarko Basin who was experiencing issues with a competitor’s combustors failing during rain, as well as concerns about having the correct capacity if their VRUs went down. So, what did #TeamSteffes do? We invited their … Read More
Joe Simon celebrates 20 years of service at Steffes
In honor of 20 years of service at Steffes, we treated Joe Simon, Maintenance Supervisor, to a beautiful vacation in Hawaii. Joe and his wife spent most of their time on the North Shore of Oahu Island, taking in the beautiful sights and relaxation. We’ve always wanted to go to Hawaii, so this was the … Read More
Steffes Values: A TSHIRT We Always Wear
Core values are the foundation of everything we do at Steffes. Every day, we are committed to embodying Trust, Safety, Humility, Integrity, Respect, and Teamwork (TSHIRT). These principles drive our business forward, binding together the innovation and quality that define our work and the people behind it all. Three members of our Shelby team found … Read More
“Steffes Magic” shared with more than 1,100 area students at 2024 SW ND Manufacturing Day
Team Steffes joined SW North Dakota’s “Big 5” manufacturing companies—Baker Boy, Fisher Industries, KMM, and TMI, —along with other local manufacturers and educational institutions at the Biesiot Activities Center for Manufacturing Day on Wednesday, October 2. High school and middle school students from across the region were invited to participate in a “career fair” of … Read More