Business Details
50 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Expert Industrial Mechanical Contracting Services
Altair Strickland was founded in 1976 as a mechanical contracting firm and has evolved into a national leader in process unit upgrades, revamps, and turnarounds for the refining, petrochemical, chemical, and power industries. Our expertise centers on fluid catalytic cracking units (FCCUs), delayed coker units, and ammonia units, supported by a 40-year legacy of innovation and safety. We distinguish ourselves through early project involvement, offering constructability reviews, lift engineering studies, and in-house engineering capabilities to optimize project scope for safety, reliability, and cost efficiency.Our patented tools and field innovations, including the center pipe lifting device, demonstrate our commitment to solving complex challenges. Recognized as an industrial safety pioneer, we maintain a Zero Injury Safety Program and have received multiple industry safety awards. With 75% of work coming from repeat clients, our reputation for quality execution and client collaboration remains central to our operations.
Services
Turnarounds
Revamps
Project Management
Engineering
Emergency Repairs
Shutdowns
Constructability Reviews
Welding Services
Fabrication
Safety Consulting
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We offer 40 years of specialized experience in FCCU and coker unit projects.
- Our in-house engineering team optimizes project safety and constructability.
- We hold the 2022 EMCOR Group Safety Excellence Award for exceptional performance.
- Patented tools and field innovations reduce project risks and costs.
- 75% of our work comes from repeat clients in the refining industry.
Associations and certifications
- EMCOR Safety Excellence Award
What people say
Exceptional safety performance
Instrumental in project planning
Proactive management approach
Impeccable safety record
High-quality craftsmanship
Services
Turnaround Management
We manage complex industrial turnarounds from start to finish, including heat exchanger maintenance, vessel inspections, and piping replacements. Our approach combines advanced engineering planning with safety-focused execution to minimize downtime and costs. With 40 years of experience, we deliver time- and cost-saving measures while maintaining an exceptional safety record across projects for major refineries.
FCCU Revamps
Our end-to-end fluid catalytic cracking unit revamps include pre-planning, design consultation, and structural modifications. We specialize in reactor/regenerator replacements, cyclone repairs, and main fractionator system upgrades. By integrating capital and maintenance work, we help clients increase throughput and unit lifespan while maintaining strict safety standards during all project phases.
Coker Revamps
We provide comprehensive delayed coker unit revamps, including drum replacements, un-heading system installations, and structural steel upgrades. Our expertise extends to feed-line revamps and delta valve replacements, demonstrated by recent projects involving 70 tons of steel replacement. These upgrades enhance operational efficiency and reliability for mature refining units.
Project Engineering
Our in-house engineering team offers turnkey support for constructability reviews, lift planning, and weld strategies. Early-phase project involvement allows us to identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate risks through detailed analyses. This capability ensures optimal project scopes that balance safety, reliability, and budgetary constraints for complex industrial environments.
Safety Consulting
We implement a Zero Injury Safety Program with rigorous protocols for all projects. Our safety consulting includes incident response planning, site-specific safety audits, and workforce training. Recognized for innovative safety solutions, we maintain an outstanding incident record and have received multiple industry safety awards for our proactive risk mitigation approaches.
Questions
What industries does Altair Strickland serve?
We specialize in refining, petrochemical, chemical, and power industries with expertise in FCCUs, coker units, and ammonia plants.
Do you handle emergency repair projects?
Yes, we provide rapid response for emergency repairs as part of our turnaround and shutdown services.
How does your safety program work?
Our Zero Injury Safety Program includes proactive planning, site-specific protocols, and continuous workforce training to maintain incident-free environments.
Can you manage entire project lifecycles?
Yes, we offer full lifecycle management including engineering, procurement, execution, and cost control for industrial projects.
What sets you apart from other contractors?
Our patented tools, in-house engineering capabilities, and 40-year safety-focused experience in complex unit revamps distinguish us from competitors.
