What equipment do you maintain during a shutdown?

We work on piping lines, valves, pumps and associated equipment — repair welding and component replacement.

Can you work at height or in confined spaces?

Yes. Our crews are used to working at height and in difficult access on existing installations.

Do you have reinforcement crews for shutdowns?

Yes. We provide welder staffing to back up your crew during shutdowns and busy periods.

Are your welders certified for plant maintenance?

Yes. Our welders are ASME IX and CWB qualified, with WPS matched to the materials of the equipment in place.

How do I get a quote for a planned shutdown?

Request a free quote online or call us. We set out a clear plan of work and price before the shutdown.

Planned Plant Shutdowns – Welding and Maintenance in Laval and Across Quebec

Welding and maintenance work on existing lines and equipment during planned production shutdowns, scheduled to fit the shutdown window.

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Planned Plant Shutdowns – Welding and Maintenance

Welding and maintenance work on existing lines and equipment during planned production shutdowns.

Shutdown window

Planning and execution lined up with the production shutdown period.

Existing systems

Welding and repair on lines, valves and equipment in place.

Preventive maintenance

Replacement of affected components and preparation for return to service.

Reinforcement crews

Welder staffing available for shutdowns and busy periods.

Work at height on existing installations during a plant shutdown — Work at height on existing installations.

Overview of the KSM work area during a plant shutdown — Overview of the KSM work area.

Maintenance of pumps, valves and industrial lines during a plant shutdown — Maintenance of pumps, valves and industrial lines. Replacement of the affected components and preparation of the installations for return to service.

Planned Plant Shutdowns – Welding and Maintenance: what you should know

A planned plant shutdown is a short window in which the systems and equipment must be inspected, repaired and brought back without spilling past the resumption of production. For a maintenance manager, the quality of this window sets the reliability of the installation until the next shutdown. Caro Groupe Industriel works these shutdowns on the welding and maintenance of existing lines, valves, pumps and associated equipment, with crews ready to work under tight deadlines and sometimes difficult access.

Shutdown work starts before the shutdown itself. Preparation means reading the drawings, listing the items to replace, possible shop prefabrication and coordination with the other trades. During the shutdown, our ASME IX and CWB qualified welders work at height, in confined spaces or on disassembled equipment, as required. Replacing the affected components, surface prep and repair welding follow procedures matched to the materials in place, whether carbon steel, stainless steel or special alloys.

The goal of a planned shutdown is to bring the installation back on time, with minimal rework. These shutdowns concern process plants and industrial facilities first and foremost, where the reliability of the steam and process systems sets when production resumes. We document the work, identify the welds and coordinate the inspections required for return to service. Welder staffing on hand also lets us absorb the unexpected without stretching the shutdown window. A detailed quote and a clear plan of work go out before the shutdown. From our shop in Laval, we serve Montreal, Quebec City, Trois-Rivières, Sorel-Tracy and the rest of Quebec. Reach out to plan your next plant shutdown.