Unity in Action as a Competitive Advantage

At Explorer, we understand, respect and appreciate each other’s contributions, perspectives and differences. It’s not just the right thing to do as expressed in our values, but it is also what has made our company strong through the years.

Consider what it took for eight oil companies with different cultures and operating procedures to come together to form Explorer. We recognized early on that we needed to draw upon the best of each of our cultures to build a technologically advanced, successful interstate pipeline company. We did it and haven’t forgotten how this diversity of thought paved the way.

Together in Purpose, United in Action

At Explorer Pipeline, our shared values unify us and our individual differences strengthen our team. We work hard to create an environment where every employee can be themselves, where every employee is valued and where every employee has the chance to be successful.

Mark Hurley, President & CEO

Unity in Action is, to us, about fostering a civil and collaborative environment where every team member is empowered to contribute, innovate and thrive, driving Explorer toward inclusive excellence. It is about every team member embracing their authentic self and how people from diverse backgrounds, different geographies, and diverse cultures work together in an inclusive style that results in better teamwork. We believe that this pursuit of excellence requires recognizing and respecting unique differences in outlook, perspective, thought processes, ideas, and valuing those who may not look, act, or think like us.

Unity:  emphasizes a sense of togetherness and integration.  It’s about finding common ground and working together towards shared goals, regardless of differences.

​​​​​​​Inclusion:  the act of creating environments in which any individual or group can be and feel welcomed, respected, supported, valued, and empowered to participate fully.  An inclusive culture embraces differences.

Diversity: refers to qualities that are different from our own and those of groups to which we belong.  Can include, but are not limited to, gender, age, ethnicity, physical abilities, sexual orientation, educational background, marital status, work experience, job classification, and more.

Equity: the guarantee of fair treatment, access, opportunity and advancement for all, while at the same time striving to identify and eliminate barriers that have prevented the full participation of some individuals or groups.

Belonging: the feeling of being a full member of a community/team, where individuals feel they are accepted and have a sense of connection to the group. A true sense of belonging lets people know that whatever makes them diverse is welcomed and celebrated. It is the emotional counterpart to inclusion.

Our most creative teams today are those that tap into varied perspectives and ideas. We promote an inclusive culture where people recognize, accept and capture the strength of our differences. By creating a welcoming, respectful and supportive workplace that engages all employees, we strive to:

• Retain, attract and develop first-rate team members
• Conduct business the right way and with the right results
• Provide the opportunity for employees to reach their full potential and make their maximum contribution

To accomplish all of the above, we recruit, hire, train and promote for all job classifications without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era or other eligible veteran status. We base all employment decisions upon the individual’s qualifications and ability to perform the work assigned.

In addition, we value other organizations that share this same commitment. When Explorer identifies new companies with which to conduct business, we take into consideration minority, women, veteran and LGBT-owned businesses.