Running a petrochemical refinery, processing plant or an oil and gas company effectively starts with having the right services available to both maintain the systems as well as deal with any emergency repair or system failure situations that occur.
For any type of petrochemical company, outsourcing specialized services to third-party service providers is not just an effective option, it is also essential in managing the costs of operations. In specific types of applications, including providing ongoing maintenance and emergency repairs, choosing the best petrochem field services provider also gives the petrochemical facility a trusted partner to turn to when breakdowns happen.
Scope of Services and Cost
Failing to consider the scope of work offered by the petrochem field services provider is a common mistake. Hiring a lower bid price company often means fewer services offered, or a limited number of essential services only at the quoted price.
Be sure to know what types of machining, lathing, drilling, boring, and milling services you need, including if you require rental equipment to get the job done. On-site machining services are a critical consideration for any petrochem field service provider, as this decreases the time for installation of new systems, repairs on existing systems or managing the process of replacing old, failed parts and components.
Trained Staff
The last thing any petrochemical plant or facility manager wants to find out is the field machining services company lacks the staff to get the job done. Checking to make sure the service uses only journeyman millwrights with expertise in working on rotating equipment and systems used in the petrochemical industry is a quick check that should always be done.
Asking about current and past customers, and talking to other petrochemical facility managers can be instrumental in finding a highly reputable provider with industry-specific services and expertise.
