DISPATCH · LIVE NCCCO· OSHA· ISN· AVETTA· EST. 2003
Service Louisiana · East Texas

Refinery
Turnaround Crane Services

Pre-staged cranes, pre-badged operators, and 24/7 dispatch for refinery and petrochemical turnarounds in the Gulf South.

§ 01 What it is

Refinery turnaround crane services across Louisiana & East Texas

Turnarounds are won and lost in the pre-build. We work with your turnaround team and contractor on crane sizing, pick schedule, and staging weeks before the unit comes down. NCCCO operators are pre-badged at most major Gulf South refineries and petrochem plants. Cranes are staged inside the gate, operators rotate on the cadence the outage requires, and dispatch is staffed for 24/7 emergency picks throughout the window.

§ 02 What is included
  • Pre-build crane sizing and pick schedule
  • Pre-staging inside the unit fence
  • Pre-badged NCCCO operators (ISN, Avetta current)
  • Operator rotation on 12-hour shifts
  • Engineered lift plans for critical picks
  • 24/7 dispatch throughout the outage
  • Inter-unit crane swaps as the schedule demands
§ 03 When you need it

Any planned refinery or petrochem turnaround. The earlier we get involved in pre-build, the better the execution.

§ 04 Relevant fleet

Cranes commonly used.

§ 05 Where we work

Available across every CDH yard.

§ FAQ Questions dispatch gets asked

Refinery Turnaround Crane Services, answered.

Can you support a full turnaround?

Yes. Turnaround support means cranes pre-staged before the window opens, operators pre-badged, and coverage across shifts rather than a single unit for a single lift. That is planned weeks ahead alongside your schedule.

Are your operators pre-badged for plant access?

We hold ISN and Avetta registrations and our operators carry current NCCCO certification, which covers most Gulf South refinery and petrochemical screening. Site-specific orientation is scheduled before the window rather than during it.

How far ahead should we book turnaround cranes?

Months, for anything substantial. Turnaround windows across the Gulf South cluster in spring and autumn, and the whole region draws on the same pool of cranes and certified operators at the same time.

Can you cover night shift?

Yes. Turnarounds run around the clock and crane coverage has to match. We staff shifts rather than days and dispatch is available throughout.

What happens if the schedule slips?

It usually does, and the plan should assume it. We would rather hold a unit through a slipped window than release it and leave you short, so schedule risk is discussed at booking rather than negotiated mid-turnaround.

Can you handle exchanger and vessel work?

Yes. Exchanger bundle pulls, vessel and column work, and heater and reactor internals are routine turnaround picks for us, and most of them are radius-constrained rather than weight-constrained.

Do you work inside congested unit areas?

Regularly. Live process equipment, overhead pipe racks and tight setup positions are the normal condition, not the exception, and they shape which crane goes in more than the load weight does.

What documentation will the plant require?

Typically certificates of insurance, annual crane inspection records, operator certifications, and a lift plan for anything the site classes as critical. We assemble the pack before mobilisation.

Can you provide multiple cranes at once?

Yes. Across five yards we can commit several units to one turnaround, which is generally more efficient than moving a single crane repeatedly between unit areas.

What about emergency work mid-turnaround?

Dispatch runs 24 hours. When something opens up unexpectedly during a window, an additional unit can usually be moved from the nearest yard, subject to what is already committed.

Talk through your project.

Dispatch is staffed 24/7. We can scope, quote, and book your pick on the same call.

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