Plant Shutdown & Turnaround Welding Crews
Precision Metal Services provides certified welding and mechanical support for plant turnarounds across Texas & the Gulf Coast—from the Permian & Delaware Basin to the Houston Ship Channel, Beaumont/Port Arthur, Corpus Christi, and into Lake Charles and Baton Rouge. Safe, efficient, and code-compliant work that keeps your shutdown on schedule.
Turnaround Crews Built for Schedule, Safety & Throughput
Whether it’s a single-unit outage or a multi-week plant shutdown, we assemble the right mix of welders and support techs, mobilize field trucks with tooling & rigging, and align with your safety program and permit system.
Typical scopes include process pipe tie-ins, exchanger/vessel connections, platform & mezzanine steel, equipment guards, and structural repairs that must clear inspection on the first pass.
Turnaround Welding & Field Services
Piping & Process Welding
- Stainless, carbon & alloy piping tie-ins
- Exchanger, vessel & header connections
- Hot-work coordination & line breaks
Structural Steel Repairs
- Platforms, ladders, mezzanines & catwalks
- Member reinforcement & modification
- Equipment guards & safety steel
Rotating Equipment Support
- Pumps, compressors, blowers & fans
- Skids, frames & baseplate work
- Conveyors & material handling steel
Rigging & Field Logistics
- Mobile trucks with tooling & rigging
- Lift planning & barricades coordination
- After-hours & weekend scheduling
QA/QC & Documentation
- Procedure adherence & weld tracking
- Coating/galv touch-ups where specified
- Closeout packages for inspection
Emergency Response
- Unexpected failures during outage
- Impact, crack & leak repair
- 24/7 dispatch → Emergency
Related: Pipe & Process Welding • Industrial Shops & Steel
Industries We Support
Energy & Chemical
- Oil & gas refineries, petrochemical, LNG
- Gas processing & compressor stations
- Fertilizer & chemical processing
Industrial & Utilities
- Power generation & cogeneration
- Pulp/paper & bulk materials
- Water & wastewater treatment
Safety & Codes
Program & Permits
- Site-specific orientations & JSAs
- Hot-work, confined space & LOTO alignment
- Barricades, ventilation & fire watch
Standards
- Work in accordance with AWS/ASME/API
- Procedure compliance & inspection readiness
- Documentation & closeout reporting
Texas & Gulf Coast Coverage
Primary hubs: Permian & Delaware Basin • Houston Ship Channel • Beaumont/Port Arthur • Corpus Christi • Lake Charles • Baton Rouge • Central Texas corridor. See all locations via our Service Areas.
Turnarounds & Shutdowns – FAQ
How quickly can you mobilize a crew?
We size crews to the outage and can coordinate rapid mobilization for critical path work. Emergency dispatch is available 24/7.
Do you work within refinery safety programs?
Yes. We align with site orientations, permits (hot-work/LOTO/confined space), and provide documentation for inspection and closeout.
What materials and processes do you cover?
Carbon/stainless/alloy steel with MIG, TIG, and Stick processes, plus cutting, fit-up, drilling, and surface prep as required.
Which regions do you serve?
Statewide across Texas—Central Texas, Permian & Delaware Basin, Houston/Beaumont/Corpus—and the Gulf Coast into Lake Charles and Baton Rouge.
What’s the fastest way to get a quote?
Send scope, drawings/photos, timeline, and site rules. We’ll respond quickly with crew sizing and schedule options.
Ready to plan your turnaround?
Get crews that understand refinery schedules, safety, and inspection. We’ll align to your critical path.