Acuren

 

Company Overview 

Acuren is the largest NDT/Inspection firm in the United States. For more than 45 years we have provided failure analysis, materials testing, and inspection services to industrial clients from coast-to-coast.  The primary industries we serve include oil and gas, pipeline, power generation, mining, petrochemical, pulp and paper, and fabrication.  Much of our business relates to maintenance inspection at large industrial facilities, but we are a key supplier to many construction projects as well.   

 

Our core beliefs and company mission statement are communicated to employees regularly and drive the decisions made daily.  Acuren strives to set itself apart from other industrial inspection companies. We believe we differentiate ourselves along the following key points: 

 

1. Reliability 

 

At Acuren we strive to deliver A Higher Level of Reliability.  What this ultimately means is that we exhibit a culture of doing a good job today and doing a better job tomorrow.  We believe our work is important, it makes a difference to our clients, we want to do a good job, and that there is no end to continuous improvement. 

 

Reliability, as we define it for our services, refers to three specific elements – safety, quality, and productivity. 

 

1. Safety – Our employees are exposed to significant risks each day.  They work at different sites with various rules and systems, for clients with varying degrees of support for safe operations, and in hazardous environments including heights, confined spaces, radiation zones, harsh weather, and severe driving conditions.  Although we support our clients’ safe work practices it is incumbent upon Acuren to set our own safety culture with acceptable standards of behaviour.  We believe all accidents are preventable and that every employee has both a right and an obligation to support safe operations.  We are transparent with our clients through attentive management and timely, accurate and useful reporting.  We provide clarity to each employee with their duties, performance expectations, and trained attentive supervision. 

 

Safety is a priority, or at least stated as important, to all companies.  The foundation for safety in the inspection industry is to: 

 

1. Employ technicians that are trained, safety certified, responsible, and empowered. 

1. Use approved and properly deployed personal protective equipment. 

1. Follow correct and current safety procedures consistently deployed. 

 

To improve our safety performance and develop a stronger culture, Acuren has gone beyond this foundation.  We have added job hazard analysis with frequent audits, timely reporting and corrective actions for all incidents, effective use of compliance audits and safety metrics, we work with clients to deploy site specific practices, develop emergency preparedness plans, and have an organization that includes safety professionals and systems. 

 

Through these efforts supplemented by management attention and investment, we have built a reputation as a company that provides safety leadership, and we observe continual improvement in our safety performance.  We’ve also surpassed the 1,000,000 workforce-hour mark without a Recordable Incident in one of our regions on three occasions.  Together, our managers and our staff are ensuring that we live up to our commitment and our culture of ‘each employee home safely, every day’. 

 

1. Quality – Our commitment to reliability is manifested in robust, highly visible and actively managed quality systems.  Our foundation for quality is to: 

 

1. Employ technicians that are trained, capable, and certified. 

1. Use properly calibrated equipment in good operating condition. 

1. Follow correct and current procedures consistently deployed. 

 

Our quality system expands beyond the above foundation and includes ongoing training (typically beyond industry standards), clear and timely reporting, supply chain, change management, systematic auditing and quality metrics.  Prior to introducing new technology, we require a PSO (Process Sign Off), which includes gauge reliability and repeatability studies, training and calibration requirements, reporting templates, test procedures, and service delivery programs.  Client concerns and inputs are inherent with our new service introductions. 

 

Acuren has operated within the framework of a formal quality program for more than two decades; these procedures are an integral part of daily business practices. Our Integrated Management System is customer focused, which aligns well with our ongoing commitment to client satisfaction.  Our commitment to continuous improvement is fundamental to delivering value to our customers, which in turn has generated steady business growth. 

 

1. Productivity – A third leg to reliability is productivity.  We recognize the importance of the productivity of our staff and seek ongoing feedback through structured client reviews (Stewardship Meetings) as well as ongoing client surveys.  There are many factors (mix of work, quality, safety, waiting for others, permits, scaffolding, etc.) that make productivity reporting a challenge. Even though it’s a challenge, we have ongoing programs to develop metrics and implement programs for betterment.  We attribute this success to active partnership with our clients.  Simply put, first we define what is important; decide how to measure it; and then execute plans to improve it.  Through this process we measure the contribution of new technology, improve performance deficiencies in real time and identify cost saving opportunities, with an overall result of improving inspection performance to client budget with no sacrifice to safety or quality.  

 

1. Personnel Development - From 2020 through 2026, Acuren has provided technical training to approximately 30% of our total certified staff.  This training encompasses standard NDE classroom and/or distance learning, Safety, Radiation Safety, API, NACE, ASNT and Rope Access/Industrial Services 

 

Acuren has formalized all training and certification activity.  Acuren's Written Practice, QCP-1 (Training and Certification of NDE Personnel) outlines Acuren's certification program following ASNT SNT-TC-1A.  Technician certifications are recorded in Acuren's proprietary certification management database (RCMS) which stores all technician certification files, test scores, endorsements and external certifications. RCMS also provides reporting which is used to manage upcoming certificate expirations.  NDE personnel must take a General exam, Specific Exam (based on procedure) and a Practical exam to verify the effectiveness of NDE training.  

 

In addition to NDE training, Acuren employees receive training in all relevant safety procedures in accordance with Acuren's Safe Work Practices Manual, OSHA requirements and other site-specific training as required.  Radiation Safety training is conducted in accordance with applicable Nuclear Regulatory Standards. 

 

1. Technical Competence 

 

Acuren is the only inspection service company in the US with significant Materials and Reliability Engineering capabilities.  Client and technician association with our engineering experts is core to the way we conduct our business.  Our engineers frequently attend client outages to support our inspection programs. In addition, our materials engineering services include failure analysis, remaining service life assessments, weld procedure development, project management, damage assessment, visual inspection, training, and general consulting.  Our industry and component experts together with our mechanical testing and chemical analysis services provide our clients and field employees with timely access to answers and solutions. 

 

Across the US, Acuren employs approximately 100 engineers – primarily in the materials discipline, plus mechanical and corrosion expertise. Our professional engineering is supported by our 18 in-house laboratories located across the US. Acuren’s Engineering group has proven experience in almost every industrial sector and is supported by state-of-the-art analytical equipment and a comprehensive codes and standards library. This expertise, experience and technical support combine to provide practical solutions to challenging problems. 

 

Technical Expertise – we are the NDT inspection firm of choice for industry because: 

• we understand the equipment and processes.  

• we know what to look for (corrosion, erosion, high temperature degradation, fatigue, creep) 

• we know how to look (in-situ metallography, specialized UT, computer & digital radiography) 

• we aspire to a higher level of service (24/7 reliability, multi-discipline emergency support, stewardship meetings, regular management contact). 

 

1. Service Oriented Culture 

 

Our management team is made up of seasoned professionals that understand the business of inspection but also have an appreciation for our client’s business needs. Our regional managers average over 15 years of experience with the Company and have “grown-up” in the industry.  

 

We strive to be responsive and work hard to deliver value. All our offices provide 24-hour, 7 day per week phone coverage as we understand our services are often required on an emergency / unplanned basis.  

 

We have developed a stewardship meeting process where we engage with our clients to drive improvement through open and meaningful dialogue and measurement against collective goals. The frequency of these meetings ranges from quarterly to annual (as preferred by each client) and support with the following objectives: 

 

• Review of client concerns and business issues 

• Understand the business, drivers and where we can contribute. 

• Maintain clear service expectations. 

• As required, manage contract issues 

• Report on activities 

• Safety, Quality, Productivity, HR 

• Performance against goals 

• Corrective actions 

• Improvements – “saves”, costs, efficiency. 

• Set goals for performance improvement. 

• Review opportunities for innovation or advanced NDT applications 

• Services, tools, technology, systems 

• Forecast business requirements. 

 

1. Local Technology and Investments 

 

Acuren offers an extensive and comprehensive suite of inspection, testing, and industrial services. More importantly, we routinely invest in technology to improve the probability of detection, accuracy of information, and productivity of our services. In some cases, we can deliver technology that will reduce other outage or operating costs (save on scaffolding with rope access technology, high temperature automated ultrasonics to allow in-service inspection, or eliminate costly RT windows by utilizing SCAR, as examples). We are passionate about innovation but remain cognizant of the fact that technology must provide value. We maintain strong relationships with favorable pricing and support from the major suppliers of inspection equipment and technology. 

Locations 

For more than 45 years, consulting, testing, inspection and RAIS services have been provided to the following industries: 

 

• Pipeline 

• Oil & Gas 

• Electric Power Generation 

• Pulp & Paper 

• Petrochemical 

• Railway Transportation 

• Structural Fabrication 

 

Acuren utilizes a hub and spoke model of regional offices and branches in both the US and Canada. In the US Acuren is organized in four regions – US West, US Central, Gulf Coast, US East (which maintains oversight of our laboratory operations in the US and Alaska operations). 

 

 

 

Satellite offices are equipped to provide day-to-day and small project needs where working relationships and site familiarity are important. For larger projects or unplanned outages, satellite supervisors draw upon the resources of the hubs for large inspection/mechanical services teams or specialized engineering knowledge. These resources include: 

 

• dispatch centers - optimal deployment of field technicians and equipment  

• experienced materials engineering staff - provide analysis and backup for field operations, as well as failure analysis, service life analysis, materials selection, etc. 

• materials testing labs -mechanical, chemistry and metallurgical testing 

• materials engineering and technical specifications library - with Research Librarian 

• NDT applications engineering - custom procedure development & equipment adaptation 

• rope access training center of excellence 

• reporting center - complete, quick, informative documentation 

• equipment crib - including field trailers for quick on-site response 

• instrumentation/electronics maintenance & repair shops 

Office Locations 

 

Please see below for Acuren offices: 

 

USA
AKRON		ANCHORAGE		AUBURN
535 Kennedy Road, Suite D		7910 King Street		264 Merrow Rd, Suite 3
Akron, OH 44305, USA		Anchorage, AK 99518, USA		Auburn, ME 04210, USA
BARTOW - TAMPA		BELLINGHAM		BILLINGS
5001 US Highway 17 North, Building 218		3957 Irongate Road		1650 Lockwood Road
Bartow, FL 33830, USA		Bellingham, WA 98226, USA		Billings, MT 59101, USA
BROOKFIELD		CINCINNATI		COMMERCE CITY - DENVER
4250 North 126TH Street		502 West Crescentville Road		7281 East 54th Place
Brookfield, WI 53005, USA		Cincinnati, OH 45246, USA		Commerce City, CO 80022, USA
CONROE		CORPUS CHRISTI		DANBURY
5880 West Davis Road		1814 Holly Road		Suite 402, 30 Main Street
Conroe, TX 77304, USA		Corpus Christi, TX 78417, USA		Danbury, CT 06810, USA
DAYTON		DULUTH		EL PASO
705 Albany Street		4566 Abrahamson Rd		8645 Railroad Drive
Dayton, OH 45417, USA		Duluth, MN 55811, USA		El Paso, TX 79904, USA
ERIE		EVANS - AUGUSTA		FARMINGTON
1710 Greengarden Road		683 Commerce Court		2060 Afton Place
Erie, PA 16501, USA		Evans, GA 30809, USA		Farmington, NM 87401, USA
GARDEN CITY - SAVANNAH		GONZALES - BATON ROUGE		HOUSTON - NORTHWEST HOUSTON
13 Bryce Industrial Drive		3021 S. Ruby Street		6818 Bourgeois Road
Garden City, GA 31405, USA		Gonzales, LA 70737, USA		Houston, TX 77066, USA
INDIANAPOLIS		KALAMAZOO		KENAI
7515 Company Drive, Suite B		4460 Commercial Avenue, Suite D		14896 Kenai Spur Highway, Suite 304
Indianapolis, IN 46237, USA		Kalamazoo, MI 49002, USA		Kenai, AK 99611, USA
KINGSPORT		KUTTAWA		LA PORTE - ADVANCED SERVICES
109 Regional Park Dr.		110 Cedar Street		930 South 14th Street
Kingsport, TN 37660, USA		Kuttawa, KY 42055, USA		La Porte, TX 77571, USA
LA PORTE - HOUSTON		LAFAYETTE TESTING SERVICES/ACUREN MILWAUKEE		LEANDER - M&M ENGINEERING
101 Old Underwood Road, Building J		3710 North Richards Street		1815 S. Hwy 183, Suite 100
La Porte, TX 77571, USA		Milwaukee, WI 53212, USA		Leander, TX 78641, United States
LIMA		LONGVIEW		LOUISVILLE
1150 South Metcalf Street		405 N Eastman Road		6200 Poplar Tree Ct
Lima, OH 45804, USA		Longview, TX 75601, USA		Louisville, KY 40228, USA
MARIETTA		MIDLAND		MINDEN
205 Mitchell’s Lane		2040 Trade Drive		122 Petrochem Drive
Marietta, OH 45750, USA		Midland, TX 79707, USA		Minden, LA 71055, USA
MOBILE		MONTICELLO - MINNEAPOLIS		NEDERLAND - BEAUMONT
3405 N Beltline Park Dr		210 Dundas Road		708 N Memorial Freeway
Mobile, AL 36617, United States		Monticello, MN 55362, USA		Nederland, TX 77627, USA
NEENAH		NORTH SALT LAKE CITY		ONA - CHARLESTON
2460 Towerview Drive		1018 W Center Street		2467 Route 60 East
Neenah, WI 54956, USA		North Salt Lake, UT 84054, USA		Ona, WV 25545, USA
OREGON - TOLEDO		PONDER		PORTLAND
205 Lallendorf Drive		8030 FM2449		8155 SE Deer Creek Lane, Suite A
Oregon, OH 43616, USA		Ponder, TX 76259, USA		Portland, OR 97222, USA
QUINNESEC - IRON MOUNTAIN		RALEIGH		RICHBURG
N2250 Oelke Drive		2201 Brentwood Road, Suite 101		572 Colonels Point Parkway
Quinnesec, MI 49801, USA		Raleigh, NC 27604, USA		Richburg, SC 29729, USA
ROCHESTER - DETROIT		SAINT CROIX US VIRGIN ISLANDS		SMITHVILLE - KANSAS CITY
277 South Street		1 Estate Hope		104 James Street
Rochester, MI 48307, USA		Saint Croix, US Virgin Islands 00820, USA		Smithville, MO 64089, USA
SULPHUR		TINLEY PARK - CHICAGO		TORRANCE
115 Highway 108 East		8150 West 185th Street, Suite H		20445 Gramercy Place #204
Sulphur, LA 70665, USA		Tinley Park, IL 60487, USA		Torrance, CA 90501, USA
TRUSSVILLE		TULSA		WASHINGTON
7550 Commerce Circle		5208 South Lawton Avenue		34 West Point Road
Trussville, AL 35173, USA		Tulsa, OK 74107, USA		Washington, PA 15301, USA
WEBSTER - US HEADQUARTERS		WILLISTON
17146 Feathercraft Lane, Suite 475		405 10th Avenue East
Webster, TX 77598, USA		Williston, ND 58801, USA

Services 

NDT Capabilities 

 

Acuren’s mantra is “A Higher Level of Reliability". The simplicity of this message allows all Acuren staff to focus on service delivery, quality and safety. The basic elements of exceptional service include: 

 

• one call service for all needs 

• quick project turnaround 

• 24/7 emergency call response 

• daily on-site reporting and cost analysis 

• responsible safety and quality management practices 

• low staff turnover combined with considerable effort to dispatch the same technicians, project after project 

• emphasis on communication through regular stewardship meetings. 

 

Acuren services are occasionally needed on an emergency basis. If necessary, crews can be dispatched with short notice day or night. Acuren’s considerable bench strength means we can typically respond to major outages with up to 100 NDT technicians and necessary equipment within 24 hours notice. 

Radiographic Examination 

• X-ray and gamma radiographic inspection of weldments, castings, shop fabrication and plant piping systems 

• Welds by internal or external exposure techniques, including crawler capability for pipe diameters of 6 in. to 60 in. 

• X-ray tube capacity 160KV to 400KV 

• Evaluation of piping or vessel corrosion/erosion problems (FAC) using profile or shadow-shot technique 

• Cobalt isotopes for heavy wall components 

• Small Controlled Area Radiography (SCAR) is an NDT method that significantly reduces critical path project time because it allows radiographic weld inspection to occur in parallel with other trades. It is a highly shielded camera that houses a low strength radioactive source, which does not leave the camera (unlike convention radiography where the source travels through a head hose). A shutter opens, allowing a narrow, shielded beam to expose only the area of interest. 

Ultrasonic Inspection 

• Flaw detection of weldments in piping, structural fabrication and pressure vessel 

• fabrication 

• Examination of casting and forgings 

• Computerized boiler survey 

• Wall thickness corrosion monitoring of vessels or piping 

• Development, set-up and operation of computerized corrosion/erosion control 

• programs 

• Remote ultrasonic inspection of tanks, vessels, and other equipment. 

Liquid Penetrant Inspection 

• Visible and fluorescent liquid penetrant inspection for the detection of surface breaking flaws. 

Magnetic Particle Inspection 

• Dry powder, color contrast, and fluorescent particle inspection using central conductor, coil or electromagnetic yoke for the detection of surface or near surface flaws. 

Advanced NDE Capabilities 

 

Acuren offers a comprehensive suite of Advanced NDE services; most of which are provided at the local level. Services include, but are not limited to: 

Advanced Ultrasonics Testing (AUT) 

• Phased Array Ultrasonics (PAUT) 

• Time of Flight Diffraction (TOFD) 

• Automated Corrosion Mapping (ACM) 

• Automated Ultrasonic Inspection (Pulse Echo) 

• Electromagnetic-acoustic transducers (EMAT) for boiler tube and piping 

• Guided Wave Inspections (GUI) 

Advanced Radiographic Testing 

• Computed Radiography (CR) 

• Direct or Digital Radiography (DR) 

• Real Time Radiography (RTR) 

Tubular Inspection Testing 

• Eddy Current Testing (ET) 

• Remote Field Testing (RFT) 

• IRIS Testing 

• Accuscan Testing 

Specialized ANDE  

• Alternating Current Field Measurement (ACFM) 

• Laser Profilometry 

ANDE Personnel and Services 

Acuren has developed internal quality programs to define training, experience, testing and qualifications around these services. These programs meet or exceed the recommendations of SNT-TC-1A and in most cases also meet the requirements of CP-189.  

 

In addition to Acuren’s internal program, many of Acuren Advanced NDE personnel also hold ISO-9712 and EN473 qualifications in advanced methods such as TOFD, Phased Array, and ACFM and several technicians also hold client and industry Performance Demonstration Qualifications (PDQ’s) such as EPRI, Shell, Suncor, and Chevron. 

 

Across North America, Acuren employs approximately 125 ANDE personnel. Distribution of personnel is generally defined by the demand for the inspection service and as demands change local resources are supplemented or developed to meet the needs or our clients. 

 

Because of Acuren’s size and number of offices across North America, we offer both local and centralized Advanced Services. New technologies are initially offered through a centralized group and are transitioned to meet local demands; this approach ensures repeatability and reliability of the service line through the company. 

 

One of Acuren’s pillars is our ‘House of Quality’ which ensures all services provided by Acuren are of the highest quality and reliability. Before being available to our clients, Advanced NDE products and services must meet the standards of our quality system through our Process Sign Off (PSO) system. The PSO addresses the following items: 

 

• Qualified, capable and certified technicians 

• Properly calibrated equipment in good operating condition 

• Correct and current procedures consistently applied 

• Report quality and accuracy 

• Well managed supply chain contractors 

• Compliance audits and quality metrics 

• Corrective actions that are permanent and effective 

• Change Management (new jobs, employees, technology) 

• Promote a culture of quality (training and open communication) 

• Being connected to clients (communicating and dealing with concerns) 

 

The rigor and discipline of the PSO is what ensures ANDE services have “a higher level of reliability” and differentiates Acuren from the competitors. 

Engineering Capabilities 

 

Acuren is a cohesive team of engineers, scientists, technologists and technicians with expertise in a wide spectrum of engineering disciplines, including: 

 

• Materials 

• Mechanical  

• Structural 

• Welding 

• Civil 

• Metallurgical 

• Corrosion 

• Forensic 

 

Acuren is also committed to the career development of engineers in training and senior technologists. This adds bench strength – now and for the future, i.e. a durable knowledge base for the future of both Acuren and Duke Pipeline. Our extensive professional engineering experience is backed up by in-house laboratory facilities in Richmond, Edmonton, Oakville, Austin and Cincinatti.  

 

To support our engineering and technical workforce, Acuren maintains a comprehensive materials library. Paper and web-based codes and standards are supplemented with an extensive collection of materials reference texts and a range of current periodicals. This expertise, experience and technical support combine to provide practical solutions to challenging problems. 

Consulting Expertise 

• Physical metallurgy 

• Welding procedure development and qualification 

• Corrosion assessments 

• Structural design 

• Tank Engineering 

• Piping design and analysis 

• Crane Certification 

• Civil Design 

• Laboratory Testing in metals and plastics 

• Non-standard NDT examination techniques / procedure development 

• Damage assessment – following fires or catastrophic failures 

• Expert witness during discoveries, arbitration or legal proceedings 

• Forensic Engineering 

Failure Analysis 

One of the premiere areas of Acuren’s expertise is failure analysis. Projects range in size from bearings to boilers, and in complexity from bolt fatigue to refinery explosions. Acuren has an extensive experience base to draw upon, from 40 years of experience and from the diversity of current projects – for instance, the Prairie Region alone conducts approximately 1,000 failure investigations each year. 

Remaining Service Life Assessment Studies 

Acuren provides independent engineering evaluation of NDT and other data to assess to what stage of the life cycle equipment has progressed. Crucial run/repair/retire decisions can then be made with confidence. Acuren expertise in fracture mechanics recognizes the presence of flaws within a component and provides a testing and analysis methodology for assessing the probability of premature failure. Critical assessment of pressure vessels, structural components, etc. can determine tolerable flaw sizes for specific conditions. 

Fitness for Service Assessments 

Acuren engineers may be called upon to assess a component following accidental impact or exposure to fire, deleterious environments, etc. Extensive experience with failure analysis gives Acuren staff a unique “big picture” perspective; this is backed up by an extensive array of lab and field tests to confirm changes to the material properties of the component.  

Structural/Civil Engineering 

Acuren’s Structural Engineering Department provides engineering services in virtually all aspects of the Civil discipline including marine structures, major earth works, site layout, highways, roads, feasibility studies, water and sewer systems. We provide design and analysis for all types of structures including industrial buildings, stadium/convention centres, office buildings, commercial and warehouse facilities, schools, churches, highway and pedestrian bridges, chimneys, tanks and standpipes, pressure vessels, wharves and breakwaters, roofing systems, navigation towers and fall arrest systems.  

 

The Structural Engineering Department has been a major participant in the oil and gas industry on projects that include the Hibernia, Terra Nova, Sable Island, and White Rose projects that are located offshore Newfoundland and Labrador, and Nova Scotia. For the offshore industry we have designed large industrial buildings; offshore shipping containers; flare booms; jump and slip forming concrete formwork systems; module support, load out and transport; and ongoing maintenance design solutions.  

Materials Selection & Specification Preparation 

The extraordinarily broad experience base, the depth of materials knowledge plus the comprehensive library and web-based resources provide Acuren engineers with both perspective and tools to add value to materials selection decisions. Acuren engineers have worked as part of client design teams to assist with such decisions and to develop appropriate specification documents.  

Tank Management Services 

Tank management and maintenance is a major environmental risk for many of our commercial, institutional and industrial clients. We provided service to reduce or eliminate these risks.  

 

Through our Tank Management Services we provide comprehensive project management of a tank turn-around inclusive of tank cleaning, inspection and repair design and execution. We can, at your request, manage an entire tank cleaning and maintenance program for you or we can provide specifically requested expertise to any portion of your program. We can also provide the tank management services as a support and learning tool for your new staff engineers. 

 

We are the foremost supplier of nondestructive materials testing services and API tank inspections in the Canada. We provide complete tank inspection and calibration service. 

Lifting Equipment Inspection Services  

Crane inspections and certifications are mandatory under the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations. Guidelines for these inspections are provided in these regulations as well as a number of CSA and ASTM codes and standards. Acuren has provided crane services for boom trucks, mobile cranes, and overhead cranes, to a variety of clients throughout Atlantic Canada as well as Quebec. These services include:  

 

• general inspection of the main structural components,  

• visual and NDT inspection of the critical joints, lifting hook, and the boom structure,  

• visual inspection of the blocks, sheaves, and wire ropes,  

• acoustic emission monitoring of fibre-reinforced-plastic (FRP) booms,  

• recommendations for repairs,  

• load testing, and  

• certification 

 

In addition, we have conducted complete crane safety auditing for IOC, which included a review of internal policies as they relate to current standards, lifting procedures, lifting gear maintenance, and staff training in Labrador and Quebec. 

 

We also provide design, inspections, and load testing services for lifting sets, spreader beams, pad eyes, frames, containers, and man baskets. These are in accordance with applicable CSA standards as well as DNV or Lloyds, or other project-specific standards. All inspections are conducted by competent technicians, certified to CWB for welding inspections and trained in nondestructive testing, and under the direct supervision of a qualified Professional Engineer, as required by CSA Z150. 

Scanning Electron Microscopy 

Acuren operates three scanning electron microscopes capable of magnifications of 100,000X to 200,000X. Energy dispersion X-Ray analyzers enable semi-quantitative analysis of chemical elements. SEM applications include: forensic investigations; air, water, and oil contaminant analysis; corrosion product identification; mineralogy; and fracture surface analysis.  

Field Engineering Services 

Acuren teams comprised of engineers and technologists provide field services: 

 

• In-situ field metallography using replication techniques 

• On-site alloy analysis & sorting (portable spark & positive materials identification) 

• Field macrohardness & microhardness testing 

• Visual inspection – under CWB Certification to CSA W178.2 as Levels 1, 2, and 3 Welding Inspectors 

• API inspection – pressure vessels (510), pressure piping (570), tanks (653) 

• On-site observation and documentation re: damage assessment & failure analysis 

• Strain gauging and stress analysis 

• Visual inspection of boilers, pressure vessels & pressure piping (NBIC) 

Mechanical Engineering Services 

Vibration Analysis – Vibration is generally unwanted mechanical energy present in a rotating system. Using handheld or permanently mounted data collection equipment, the mechanical energy is easily quantified and categorized. Misalignment, unbalance and electrical faults are some of the undesirable conditions in equipment that can be identified through vibration analysis. Reduced vibration leads to increased efficiency, longer operating life and increased mean time between failure (MTBF). Vibration analysis using today’s modern equipment and highly trained field analyst’s is a powerful combination for improving your plants operational efficiency and reducing costs. 

 

Infrared, Ultrasound and Motor Testing – Through the evaluation of machine temperature trends or spot measurements, equipment problems can be easily identified in conjunction with vibration analysis or as a stand-alone technology. Hot spot monitoring of refractory, power transmission applications, and process variable conditions are some of the applications for IR in a condition monitoring program. Specifically, overheating bearings, gears, plugged lubrication lines, and electrical faults are just a few of the problems this technology can diagnose. 

 

Airborne Ultrasound – Ultrasound can be used to perform condition analysis and record sounds. Some of the most common plant applications are: leak detection in pressure and vacuum systems (i.e., boilers, heat exchangers, condensers, chillers, distillation columns, vacuum furnaces, specialty gas systems), bearing inspection, steam trap inspection, valve blow-by, pump cavitations, detection of corona in switch gear, compressor valve analysis, integrity of seals and gaskets in tanks, pipe systems and large walk-in boxes. All operating equipment and most leakage problems produce a broad range of sound.  

 

Motor Testing – Acuren utilizes MCEmax technology to diagnose six potential fault zones with your motors: stator, rotor, air gap, power quality, power circuit, and insulation. These faults affect your motor’s reliability, energy efficiency, and overall performance.  

 

Finite Elements Analysis (FEA) is a mathematical technique that has become more widely used in industry to predict the effects of changes to a system, even at the conceptual design phase. Strength of a frame or bracing system, natural frequencies of a component(s) or theoretical response of a system are possible through modeling with excellent results. Acuren engineers employ FEA analysis during design and correction of both mechanical and industrial facilities. Some of the most common applications have been changes to building structures, mounting of sensitive scientific equipment and stiffening of machine frames to change natural frequencies and reduce vibration. The use of FEA ensures that when a critical change is required and the results need to be right, the guesswork has been removed. Acuren engineers also use FEA in conjunction with baseline analysis of existing equipment. By acquiring data on existing equipment and comparing with the same equipment FEA, the models can be tuned to their "as-built" condition and then can more accurately predict the results of changes or adjustments recommended for the system. Allow us to discuss how FEA and the baseline analysis package can provide the confirmation you need for the correct result. 

 

SCORETM- Acuren’s team will evaluate all aspects of your condition monitoring program. Starting with a close look at your plant resources and maintenance strategies, historical success rate and proven management philosophies, we’ll provide clear and concise opportunities for improvements and a plan that will fine tune your program and get the most out of your resources. 

 

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting –Incorporating new and innovative procedures and equipment with our staffs wide range of industry experience, we are able to provide the support necessary to identify and correct your reliability and mechanical problems. 

 

Diagnostics are applied to both existing equipment that has undergone a change in either operation or reliability or to the commissioning of newly installed machines for early identification of potential failures and warranty acceptance. Depending upon the results of the diagnostics and troubleshooting, we offer the value added support of being able to design and provide project support for recommendations and corrections. This “one-stop shop” provides client confidence from problem all the way to solution.  

 

Reliability Engineering – Reliability engineering deals with the study of reliability or the ability of a system to perform its tasks and functions under operating conditions for a specific length of time. To effectively manage and maintain equipment at the necessary levels for a reliable process, a combination of both predictive and preventative technologies are required. Acuren engineers utilize industry best practices to recommend, evaluate and apply the required preventative maintenance practices as recommended by a developed company maintenance strategy and the defined equipment maintenance plan. Each industries’ equipment requires a different approach to maintenance based on its operation cycle until maintenance, volatility of the process and cost of downtime. Reliability engineers work with the best industry tools to evaluate, maintain, and as required, redesign equipment for reliable service in production capacities. 

 

Modal Analysis – Modal analysis involves the use of results from natural frequency tests such as forced response. Forced response or impact testing involves dual channel force input through the use of a calibrated modal sledge or force hammer in conjunction with an accelerometer. Vibration response measurements are typically acquired during machine shutdown at selected locations to determine system natural frequencies and damping characteristics. Tests can determine if a particular frequency is present in a structure, and if so, what degree it is damped.  

 

ODS – Operating Deflection Shape (ODS) analysis is a powerful post-test analysis technique, in which users can observe, analyze, and document the relative dynamic behavior of machines and structures. Vibration amplitude and phase data is associated with specific points on a model to visually display the relative movements of the press components. The model can then be animated at any frequency present in the vibration data. This is valuable in identifying the frequencies causing the deflection of rolls and frames, as well as in determining the phase relationship between these components. Dual channel measurements are acquired during normal machine operation using a common reference location and a number of measurement points. Data from these measurements is then input to a Acuren-created computer model to analyze machine dynamic behavior, particularly relative magnitude and phase at specific frequencies. At Acuren, we can create models of large or small equipment, from a simple motor fan configuration to a multi-stage paper machine dryer section. 

 

Remote monitoring – Acuren provides remote monitoring for your rotating equipment through web-based, temporary online systems. This is ideal for sporadically recurring or transient problems which result in loss of production. Systems can be set up for hours, days, months or even years, and there is no commitment to purchase or maintain the equipment. Acuren uses custom built CM8X portable data collection units in conjunction with IBA America software. These units are wall mountable and element proof for the most demanding environments. Our software allows multiple and simultaneous channels of vibration data to be acquired and stored in order to diagnose your equipment faults. We can also tie into your existing PI system to incorporate your process data with our analysis and we can set up access for plant personnel to view current and recent data on demand. In addition to vibration, Infrared and pressure measurements can also be acquired and trended. Trends can incorporate band alarms, overall vibration trips, etc. 

 

Alignment & Balancing – Our professional field service technicians and engineers are available to correct your equipment alignment and balance issues. We routinely tackle non-standard equipment alignments such as multiple stage components, and large heavy industry components such as balling drums, vertical pumps, marine drivelines, and conveyor systems. We also repair blowers, gearboxes, pulleys, and motors of any size. Vibration checks following alignments are always recommended and available with this service, as well as testing for resonance.  

Materials Testing Laboratory Capabilities 

 

Acuren operates several advanced materials testing laboratories across the US and Canada. Experienced technical staff and comprehensive equipment are available for all standard mechanical, chemistry and metallurgical testing. In-house machine shops provide quick and accurate specimen preparation for lab tests. 

Mechanical Testing 

• Tensile testing – including elevated temperature – up to 1,780 kN (400,000 lbf) 

• Charpy impact testing 

• Fracture toughness testing (CTOD) 

• Hardness testing 

• Weld procedure testing – as per ASME, CSA, CWB, AWS, ASTM 

• Valve certification as per API and ANSE  

Chemical Analysis 

• Specification compliance 

• Identification of unknown materials 

• Alloy sorting 

• Corrosion testing – as per ASTM and NACE standards 

• Accelerated corrosion assessment 

Pipeline Integrity Capabilities 

 

The technical qualifications and organizational strengths of Acuren in the areas of pipeline investigative dig programs include: 

 

• Development of SCC dig program procedures which have become the de facto industry standards. 

• Development of computer-based data collection for integrity digs in conformance with CEPA and NEB recommend practices. 

• Full digital reporting capabilities, including photography, which allows electronic delivery of field reports via a proprietary Acuren web portal. 

• Extensive experience on in-service digs, up to MAOP. 

• Field evaluation of internal and external corrosion on pipelines, ranging from pit gauging and manual UT through to state-of-the-art automated ultrasonic technology. 

• UT measurement of SCC depth (requires suitable calibration standard fabricated from sample material). 

• SCC crack sizing using advanced ultrasonic methods such as FASTTM. 

• In-situ metallography, supported by metallurgical laboratory services and engineering interpretation. 

• Correlation of in-line inspection log with corrosion and SCC measurements. 

• Project management experience in all facets of investigative digs – from planning and budgeting through NDT services only, to direction of site contractors. 

 

Field personnel are experienced in site topography description, soil profiling and sampling techniques for analysis of soil, water, and corrosion product samples. The Acuren Edmonton laboratory provides complete analysis of all soil, water and corrosion samples collected in support of pipeline maintenance programs. 

 

The Acuren staff environmental specialist provides training and support for field technicians in the areas of topography assessment and soil sampling. 

 

Recognizing the importance of close co-ordination and rapid information flow, Acuren has developed a web-based knowledge portal to facilitate integrity dig programs. Using laptop computers, Acuren field technicians can log on to a secure site to: 

 

• Receive updated project instructions, safety bulletins, site maps, etc. 

• Access libraries of technical procedures, utilities for handling picture files, etc. 

• Open electronic form templates such as Excavation Summary, Corrosion Mapping Sheet, SCC Sheet, Weekly Time Sheet, etc. 

 

As the dig progresses, the technician enters information in the forms, add digital pictures, and records the IDs of soils and corrosion product samples to be sent to the lab for analysis. At the end of the dig, the forms are uploaded to a “preliminary report” area of the web site, where it is accessible only to the Acuren project manager and technical experts, who collectively review the dig records to assure they are complete and correct. Once approved, the dig record is forwards to the “reports” area of the web site, which can be accessed by authorized client staff. Eventually, the file can be downloaded into the client database. 

PLI Material Verification 

 

Acuren is technologically agnostic and can work with both the Frontics and MMT technologies. 

Frontics – Instrumentation Indentation Technique 

Instrumented Indentation Technique (IIT) – is a semi non-destructive method for measuring mechanical properties of materials such as yield and tensile strength, residual stress and fracture toughness. Unlike hardness testing that measures only hardness, IIT performs a series of indentations and measures the load-depth. A load-depth curve is obtained from the repeated loading and unloading of the indenter (15 in total). Indentation technique relies on a small localized area rather than a bulk specimen destructively removed the pipeline or facility for tensile testing. 

 

Equipment – AIS2100 

This is a portable, compact system consisting of an actuator, weight sensor, length standard and spherical indenter (0.5 or 1mm). The system can be used on the following sizes with the indicated attachment. 

 

Sizes Attachment 

Plate Flat Magnet System 

¾ -  2 inch tube V-block System 

3 – 6 inch pipe U-block System 

8 – 40 inch pipe Curvature magnet System 

> 8 inch pipe Chain System 

 

In-Situ Materials Verification 

Two test areas are selected at different pipe orientation/clock positions, not including long seam. The surface is then prepared with localized grinding utilizing a sequence of finer grit grinding consumables from 100 grit to 800 grit. Long seam evaluation can be performed based on the client’s request. 

 

Once prepared the appropriate attachment is selected, i.e. U-block for 6” pipe and a minimum of 2 runs per joint/pipe are completed totalling 5-6 tests per run at 3mm spacing. 

 

Data Acquisition 

Data acquisition is fast and provides for accurate and repeatable data analysis. Standard checks can be performed before and after data acquisition with a known standard. 

 

Acuren’s trained technicians in the field will complete the acquisition of data. 

 

Data Analysis and Results 

Through the data acquired, average yield strength and tensile strength can be reported on with a +/- 10% margin of error. Grade determination to API 5L when IIT is combined with chemical composition testing (OES/LIBS). 

 

Through the use of ACUVIEW, senior technicians can remotely complete this step, reducing the overall time in the filed and reducing the overall headcount on site at any given time. 

MMT – HSD Hardness, strength, ductility 

Acuren has teamed up with MMT to deliver HSD for your materials verification needs.  This method involves base metal assessment, seam identification, grain structure and chemical composition. 

 

The HSD test will deliver yield strength, ultimate tensile strength, and strain hardening of your pipelines in the field.  Acuren can also provide chemical composition at one of our various metallurgical facilities. 

Identifying test locations: An initial examination is conducted with visual observations, ultrasonic testing (UT), and magnetic particle inspection to identify suitable test locations. 

 

Verification of material grade (e.g. yield and ultimate tensile strength): Tensile strength properties are predicted using HSD surface measurements from base metal tests, metallographic grain size, and chemical composition. These predictions are based on MMT’s database of over 150 pipe joints with vintages ranging from 1920 to 2016, grades A to X70, and manufacturing processes that include seamless and seam-welded construction. The HSD process has been validated by subject matter experts through a prior PRCI testing program2. For each sample, at least five HSD measurements of material properties are obtained in at least two circumferential quadrants for a minimum of ten measurements. The HSD unit is properly calibrated prior to testing. 

 

Metallographic grain size: Average grain size is measured using the mean-linear-intercept (mli) method from ASTM E112 with surface microscopy of the etched microstructure. 

 

Chemical composition: Chemical composition is measured through independent laboratory testing of burrs removed from the pipe surface. Combustion analysis is used to measure carbon and sulfur content and Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES) is used for all other elements. ICP-OES can accurately detect between 0.01 and 95 weight percent for all elements except boron which has a detection limit of 0.0005 weight percent, and measurements are calibrated with a NIST 125B reference material3. 

 

Welded seam: If applicable, seam types are determined from observations of weld reinforcement, visual examination of the etched weld region, and hardness data measured from HSD tests across the longitudinal seam. Pipe joints are classified as flash, submerged arc welded (SAW), lap-welded, low frequency ERW (LF), high frequency ERW with no post-weld-heat-treatment (HF no PWHT), or high frequency ERW with a PWHT (HF PWHT), based on comparisons with the MMT database that includes over 75 seam-welded pipe joints. 

 

The HSD process includes proprietary instrumentation, a set of established field procedures, field technician training and certification, nondestructive data collection, and associated data review and data analytics. The results provided for this project were obtained by MMT and/or technicians that were trained and certified by MMT, using the Hardness, Strength and Ductility (HSD) process.  

 

According to Pipeline Research Council International (PRCI) report Catalog No. PR-335-1738161, the HSD process is “the best performing technique” based on third party blind testing of 50 pipe samples of different geometry, manufacturing process, and vintage. Significant improvements have been made to reduce the HSD process measurement uncertainty by more than doubling the reference dataset of pipeline materials used to develop machine learning models that relate nondestructive measurements to conventional laboratory test results. Those improvements are used to generate the measurement uncertainty reported in the detailed results and justification.    

 

Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §192.607 requires that procedures for material verification with nondestructive methods use techniques that have been validated by a subject matter expert based on comparisons with destructive test results, conservatively account for measurement inaccuracy and uncertainty using reliable engineering tests and analyses, and use equipment that has been properly calibrated2. Therefore, the HSD process and reported results are not a direct substitute for a laboratory tensile test.  

 

All techniques that rely on multiple steps and data entries, including work performed in the field by technicians without onsite supervision, are subject to risk and potential human error. MMT provides systems to reduce the risk of delivering incorrect results while the possibility of outliers is known and considered in part through the unity charts used to establish the HSD process measurement uncertainty.  

 

Nevertheless, neither MMT nor its field service contractors: 

 

• provide warranties or guarantees on test results, express or implied, including without limitation implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose 

• can be held liable for pipeline deficiencies or failures, or damages arising from pipeline deficiencies or failures. 

PLI Reporting 

Organization Structure for Reporting 

Data analysis and inspection reporting is performed by Professional Engineers, Engineers-in-Training, Engineering University co-op students and experienced technicians who have an engineering background.  All reviewers are internally trained on the client’s scope of work and criteria by senior review personnel.  All their initial reports are peer reviewed until they are deemed competent by a senior reviewer.  New reviewers also undergo an internal competency test after their initial training.  Training of reviewers also incorporates field work with the technicians to understand the nature of the NDE assessment and NDE equipment. 

Inspection Data Transfer Process 

Inspection data transfer is performed using Sharefile (Citrix Systems) which is a secure enterprise (cloud based) file sync and share system.  Technicians in the field will upload their completed reports to Sharefile within 24-48 hours of completing the NDE assessment (< 1 hour per report depending on file size).  The initial report is downloaded by the Acuren Review team and stored locally on internal servers that are routinely backed up (< 1 hour per report depending on file size).  All original report copies from the technicians are stored in Sharefile for records retention.  Working copies of reports in the “review process” are maintained on the local server.  Final inspection reports are submitted to the Company via the client’s file transfer site or can be submitted via Sharefile.  Any hard copies of the reports and electronic copies are stored offsite. 

Identifying and Resolving Reporting Defects 

Acuren has an internal procedure and process (Acuren IMS) that describes how systemic issues and problems are identified and addressed.  The procedure details proper response to customer complaints, and corrective and preventative actions to improve the quality system.   

 

Nonconformities generally fall into the following cases: 

• A completed service or report does not fulfil the confirmed verbal or written requirements of the customer, code, standard or regulatory authority. 

• A service or report is found to have resulted in erroneous conclusions; 

• A service is performed, or report containing results gained, using incorrect or improperly-calibrated equipment, or incorrect or improperly-used consumables, or inadequately trained, qualified or experienced personnel, or without using the correct procedure or technique. 

 

A part of the investigation of a nonconformity, the area supervisor or department manager examines factors which caused it such as: 

• Maintenance and calibration procedures for equipment. 

• Training of personnel. 

• Application of code, standard or specification requirements. 

• Technical and quality procedures. 

• Work instructions and processes. 

 

The Quality Manager maintains a listing of the proposed corrective actions and actions taken, and ensures that changes to our IMS, procedures, training or work instructions are communicated to all levels of personnel affected.  The Quality Manager also logs the NCR/CAR and its closure. 

 

Acuren will issue bulletins through the year to highlight changes in OMM or scopes of work or opportunities for improvement.  Acuren also uses Lesson Learned documents to address quality issues whether a result of a specific incident or if it identified as a systematic issue. 

Rope Access & Industrial Services 

 

We go places, and do things, others simply can’t. 

 

For 20 years, Acuren has provided integrated industrial services to industry’s largest clients. Acuren provides integrated industrial services including inspection, repair and maintenance using composite crews with multi-disciplined trades, experienced personnel, IRATA certified technicians, and customized access optimization programs. 

 

We have a range of highly skilled individuals to complete tasks efficiently and safely. Our rope access techniques are safer than traditional methods with training regulated by the governing body, Industrial Rope Access Trade Association (IRATA). Our crews aim to complete tasks in a shorter time frame than conventional methods, saving both time and resources. 

 

We partner with our customers to provide exceptional project management services designed for their needs and to minimize risk. We understand that our customers operate in a climate of market pressures beyond their control and when we design a solution, it is a customized plan based on years of experience. 

 

1. V-Deck™ Suspended Platforms 

In addition to Rope Access, Acuren has recently added V-Deck™ suspended platforms to our alternate access offerings. V-Deck™ is a modular temporary work platform that provides a strong and stable platform for underdeck works. This innovative product replaces the need for traditional scaffolding and can be used for large or small work areas dependent upon the customer requirements. V-Deck™ is best suited to bridges, under deck structures, helidecks, internal storage tanks, pipe-racks, jetties and flare booms. 

 

The V-Deck™ System is based upon high tensile steel V-Trusses™ which are supported off Grade 10 steel V-Chains™ and attached to the structure by high tensile steel locking V-Clamps™. The 100% aluminum V-Decks™ latch on to the V-Truss™ forming a continuous work platform. 

 

In comparison to conventional tube and clamp suspended, or system scaffold, the V-Deck™ offers up to 80% time savings on erection and dismantle and 75% less volume for storage. It is 5 times lighter with 100% less contact points, meaning you only need to build it where needed and no wasted exposure hours. It also offers a UDL of up to 5.0kN/m². It can also be set up on a winch or “turfor” system, so a single V-deck platform can be raised or lowered and pivoted laterally for the same access as a much larger build. 

 

The system is fully engineered, and CSA approved for working at heights. If required, after installation, access can be provided for someone without the need for rope access to allow client inspections during a project. 

Advantages of Rope Access 

Depth Of Capability 

A large labor pool enables us to develop better talent 

 

• 310 IRATA Level 3’s in Canada, and 255 Level 3’s in the United States, work for Acuren (standards dictate that you cannot do rope access work without a Level 3 supervisor). 

• We employ more than 1,500 rope access technicians in Canada and the United States across all trades and inspection methods. 

 

IRATA Training Center of Excellence 

IRATA is the gold standard for rope access and has developed robust processes and training to ensure the highest level of rigor in certifying technicians for all levels. In particular Level 3 technicians require 2000 hours of varied field experience which typically takes 3 years to achieve. Standards are maintained by the governing body as opposed to in house certifications. 

 

IRATA training on rigging, combined with our engineered anchor selection program, ensures a high degree flexibility while maintaining the highest safety standards. 

 

Composite Crews 

Integrated inspection and maintenance crews with rope access capabilities combine to be one of the most significant drivers of value resulting in reduced schedule, overhead and total cost. 

Fully embedded contractor delivering both inspection and trades from ropes with all of the cost savings and benefits of being able to share resources across trades, inspection and rope access. 

 

Agreements with local trade organizations that allows us to deploy one crew with multiple trades who can support each other and deliver maximum efficiency. 

 

National And Regional Strength 

To service larger projects or unplanned outages, we are able to draw upon the resources and engineering knowledge of other major centers across North America. National programs provide our regional operations with training, technology, capital investment, vertical market expertise, IT systems, procedures, professional safety / quality oversight, and resource sharing (with the entire Acuren organization). This model enables us to provide specialized services and offer large‐scale support to our customers in a timely and cost effective manner. 

 

CERTIFICATIONS 

• National Board “R” Stamp: Repairs and Alterations to Pressure Vessels under NBIC/ASME 

• American Society of Mechanical Engineers “PP” Stamp: Fabrication and repair of pressure piping under ASME 

• Technical Safety Standards Association (TSSA): Repairs and alterations to boilers and pressure vessels, and the fabrication and repairs to pressure piping under CSA B51 and ASME 

• National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER): Repairs and alterations to insulation 

• NACE International: Application of corrosion protection coatings 

Services Offered Via Rope Access: 

Hoisting & Rigging 

We can custom engineer hoisting systems that can be placed without cranes to execute lifts into very high and tight locations. Past projects have included flare tip replacements in congested spaces, where crane access would have compromised turnaround schedules, and pipe span replacements where crane reach limitations made the project otherwise impossible. 

 

• Flare & Incinerator Stacks (Repairs, Installations, & Removals) 

• Heavy Lifting & Hoisting 

• Engineered Fall Arrest System (Installation & Repairs) 

 

Inspection 

• Visual 

• Coal Bunker Inspection 

• Stack Inspection 

• Wind Power Generation Blade Inspection 

• Positive Material Identification (PMI) 

• Quality Assurance (QA) 

• Quality Control (QC) 

 

Installation, Removal & Replacement 

• Piping Repairs, Installation, & Removal 

• Electrical Installation 

• Metal Cladding 

• Vessel & Tank Repairs 

• Flare Tip Removal 

• Riser Installation 

• Acoustic Emission Systems Installation 

• Spring Can/Hanger Installation 

• Stress Analysis Equipment Installation 

• General Equipment 

 

Maintenance 

• Internal & External Leg Work 

• Penstock Inspections & Repairs 

• Concrete Repairs 

 

Painting & Coating 

• Protective Coating (Internal & External Surfaces of Tanks, Vessels, & Structural Steel) 

• Sandblasting 

 

Typical painting and coating scopes may include: abrasive blasting, jet blasting, mechanical cleaning and coating lead abatement 

 

Winterization & Seasonal Maintenance 

• Steam Trace 

• Electrical 

• Heat Trace 

• Ice & Snow Removal 

 

Pipefitting 

• Steam Trace 

• Valves, PSV Install, Replacements 

• Bustle Pipes 

 

Electrical 

Our teams can handle even the most complex electrical projects utilizing rope access, or other access methods. 

• EHT (Electrical Heat Trace) 

• Electrical & Communication Cables 

• Light & Ballast 

 

Some typical scopes of work include: 

• Lighting, repair/replacement 

• LEL sensor, Fire Eye replacement/calibrations 

• Cable pulls, terminations 

• Electrical heat trace 

• Troubleshoot/diagnostics 

• Replace/repair 

• MI splicing 

• New installs 

 

Insulation & Asbestos Abatement 

Our insulation services, combined with our access solutions, engineering capabilities and scalable composite crews, have allowed us to provide clients with an unparalleled turnkey experience on a wide range of projects. Acuren has full industrial insulation capabilities. 

 

We have insulation technicians across many teams and geographical locations that work on a variety of projects including: 

 

• Industrial insulation including but not limited to: supply of materials, install and remove, inspection ports removed 

• Insulation blankets 

• Metal cladding 

• Asbestos abatement and removal 

• Large TML/CML work scopes 

• Corrosion under insulation inspection scopes 

• Piping repairs, installation, & removal 

• Ductwork 

• Precipitators 

• Tanks 

• Stacks 

• Pipe Work 

• Fittings 

• Vessels 

• Boilers 

 

Welding & Fabrication Service 

• Structural & Pressure 

• Vessels & Tanks 

• Pipes 

• Patches & Repairs 

 

Other Offerings 

• Shutdown & Turnaround Support 

• Removal of Damaged Equipment & 

• Overhead Hazards (Including Cable Trays, Ice Removal, & Cleaning) 

• Confined Space (Including Rescue Service) 

• Furnace & Burner De-Slags 

• Nuts & Bolt Removal, Replacement, & Torqueing 

• De-vegetation 

• Geotechnical Work (Slop Stabilization, Scaling, Trimming, Pinning)