Stewardship

Safety, Transparency 
and Responsibility

At Navigator, our core values drive the way we conduct business; seeking the right way over the easy way, respecting others, fostering relationships, and delivering on promises. We are committed to environmental stewardship, operational safety, and social responsibility - and we are rigorous in our adherence to all local, state and federal regulations.

 

In the realm of infrastructure, stakeholders often navigate the trade-offs between time, cost, and safety. At Navigator, safety is our true north and our team unlocks the ability to efficiently navigate between time and cost, ensuring our customers don’t have to compromise on any element of value. This guiding principle is our competitive edge, directing our course in every operation and commodity we manage.” 

– Matt Vining, CEO

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Our Commitment 
to Safety

We are a safe and prudent operator. Ensuring that we provide a secure and healthy working environment for our employees and the community is a top priority at Navigator. To that end, we have comprehensive programs in place to ensure that we elevate awareness, track our progress, educate all personnel, and achieve and maintain safety at all times. This includes regular safety trainings, 24/7 pipeline monitoring, integrity management plans, aerial patrols, field inspections and public outreach programs with local emergency responders.

Safety isn’t just a buzzword at Navigator, it is woven into the fabric of how we conduct and grow our business. Our customers can do business with anyone and choose to do business with Navigator in recognition of our standing record of safety.

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Environmental Stewardship

The services we provide are underpinned by a deep respect for the environment. As a member of the communities where we operate, we have a vested interest in improving quality of life and being a good steward of the environment around us. We demonstrate our commitment to these principles by:

  • Meeting and often exceeding by all applicable local, state, federal and environmental rules and regulations
  • Monitoring and reducing our impact on land, waterways, and wildlife habitats
  • Managing our resource consumption
  • Minimizing our waste
  • Adopting technologies that support the continuous improvement of our environmental performance

Public Awareness

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Call Before You Dig

Nearly 3,000,000 miles of pipelines crisscross our country. Usually buried underground, pipelines are the safest and most efficient way to move natural gas, crude oil, chemicals and related products. Damage from excavation-related activities is a leading cause of pipeline incidents. You can help maintain the integrity of the pipeline systems near you by using the nationwide Call Before You Dig service, available by calling 811.

If you are considering a project like building a pool, installing a fence, widening a driveway or planting trees, always call 811 before you dig. Let the 811 Center know where and when you plan to excavate and then do not begin work until a trained technician has come to mark the location of any pipelines in your area. This usually takes between 48 and 72 hours and is at no cost to you.

Navigator Emergency Line: 888-991-1NAV (1628)

How to Recognize a Pipeline Leak

It is important to know where pipelines are located in your community and how to recognize unusual conditions and the signs of a possible leak:

  • An unusual pool of liquid along the pipeline right of way (ROW)
  • An unusual fog or vapor mist along the pipeline ROW
  • Dead or discolored vegetation that is usually green along the ROW
  • Unnatural frost or ice in the pipeline ROW or on well location equipment
  • An unusual hissing or roaring noise coming from the pipeline ROW
  • An unusual chemical odor such as gas or oil along the pipeline ROW
  • A strange odor in the area similar to the smell of rotten eggs

Trust your senses. If you see, hear or smell any of the above signs, take action right away:

  • Leave the area immediately. Travel into the wind and away from the hazardous fumes or liquid.
  • Do not touch, breathe or make contact with leaking liquids or fumes.
  • Do not light a match, start an engine, use a telephone (even a cell phone), switch on/off light switches or do anything that may create a spark.
  • Do not drive into a leak or vapor cloud area.
  • Call 911 or your local emergency response number from a safe location. Give your name, phone number, description of the leak and its location.
  • Warn others to stay away.