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Manufacturing plants, food and beverage facilities, and distribution centers need piping and air systems that support production. Much of the work is process piping, and a lot of it happens during planned plant shutdowns.

How is an industrial plant's mechanical system different?

In a factory or processing plant, the mechanical system serves the production process, not just the people. Piping carries steam, compressed air, refrigerants and process fluids that keep production running.

Process piping

Steam, compressed air, process water and chemicals are often welded steel or stainless systems built to strict codes.

Industrial refrigeration

Food and cold storage plants commonly run ammonia or other large refrigeration systems.

Shutdown work

Tie-ins and repairs are planned around production outages to limit lost output.

Plant safety

Crews follow plant safety programs, lockout/tagout and permit procedures.

Mechanical scopes

Process piping

Steam and condensate, compressed air, process cooling water, and carbon steel, stainless or sanitary piping for production lines.

Refrigeration

Cold storage and process refrigeration, including ammonia and CO2 systems in food and beverage plants.

Plant HVAC

Makeup air, exhaust, and large rooftop or evaporative cooling units for production floors and warehouses.

Plumbing

Industrial water, waste and wash-down systems.

What makes this work demanding

  • Planned shutdown and turnaround work
  • Welding certifications and pipe testing
  • Plant safety programs

Roles on these projects

  • Pipefitter
  • Welder
  • Refrigeration technician
  • Field engineer
  • Project manager

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