Case Studies

Planned shutdown maintenance saves customer costs and downtime

Introduction

Our customer is a national engineering company based in the North East of England.
Working to strict deadlines is a priority due to the company’s sector and safety critical components.

The Problem

During their annual summer shutdown period, the company required maintenance work carrying out on hydraulic power packs. The company required the work to be carried out during the shutdown to minimise costs and downtime.
Working to a strict deadline would be critical to ensure all works were carried out during the specified time period.

The Solution

Following several project and team meetings, HOS’ team of project managers and technicians created a tailored work scope with a schedule of work to be completed over the 12 day period.

The project included over 150 tasks including the overhaul of power packs, over one hundred hose assemblies removed, renewed, tagged and pressure tested and the draining, cleaning and repairing of oil tanks.

To ensure the project was finalised on time and within budget, HOS deployed engineers to work concurrently to flush a number of hydraulic lines, rebuild and manufacture several hydraulic tie rod cylinders.

Summary

The project was successfully completed on time and within budget to the client’s exact specification.
Without HOS’ planning and teamwork the project could easily have overrun causing the company downtime leading to increased costs and disruption to the business.

“We were delighted to work with our customer and ensure the project was delivered on time and within budget, due to our meticulous planning and teamwork, we’re delighted the works were successful.”
Don Fenwick – HOS Managing Director

What Our Clients Say

We have worked with HOS for many years from small subsea cable ploughs to large J lay pipe installation towers, they are always willing to go above and beyond to meet our requirements & are experienced, friendly and willing to do what they can to help.

Lead Engineer – Multi National Maritime Solutions Provider

HOS offer a prompt supply service, along with technical assistance, quality is always at a high standard, we have developed an extremely good working relationship which we hope to continue to build on for future requirements.

Production Manager – National Engineering Company

We would highly recommend HOS, we receive excellent customer service, quick delivery and great product quality.

Administration & Marketing Manager – Engineering Solutions Provider

96 x 4SH hose assemblies – measured, tagged, pressure tested, flushed, installed and certified within 7-day window, Wow!

Ship Superintendent – Oil Rig Support Vessel

Thanks again for all your work on the recent project, great turn-a-round in less than a week for two complete marine hydraulic hose kits which were manufactured, pressure tested and flushed, complete with full documentation pack.

Head of Construction - International Subsea Engineering Company