Methanex required a contractor capable of delivering diverse mechanical services during their plant turnaround at New Zealand’s only methanol production facility. The work involved preparing critical piping systems for regulatory inspections and ensuring the plant could be certified for another five years of operation. The turnaround window was limited, requiring efficient coordination of multiple trades and disciplines. The contractor needed to provide not just skilled tradespeople, but also supervision and HSE oversight, while working to stringent quality standards in a high-consequence operating environment.
MechPro Solutions mobilised a complete team including structural steel welders, mechanical technicians, fitters, supervision, and dedicated HSE personnel to the Motunui site. We provided integrated oversight across all mechanical disciplines, ensuring coordination between different work packages. Our supervision team maintained active presence throughout execution, managing schedule pressures while ensuring safety and quality standards were maintained. We worked closely with Methanex’s inspection and certification requirements, ensuring all piping preparation work met the standards required for regulatory approval and extended plant operation.
All mechanical work was completed to specification, enabling Methanex to achieve a safe and successful turnaround. The piping systems were properly prepared for inspections, and the plant was certified for five years of continued operation. Methanex specifically recognised MechPro’s contribution to the turnaround’s success. The project demonstrated MechPro’s ability to provide comprehensive mechanical services across multiple disciplines, with the supervision and HSE capability required for complex industrial turnarounds. This successful delivery established an ongoing relationship with a major industrial client in New Zealand.
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