Global Crude Oil Refinery

Filter Cleaning & Testing Service

Project Overview

Client

Global Crude Oil Refinery

Sector

Value

Expertise

Timeframe

Location

Project Summary

We have been a long-standing supply partner for a global crude oil refinery. This particular project relates to a UK facility, which refines heavy high-sulphur crude oil into lighter fractions.

The process demands on the catalyst recovery filters meant that the filters would frequently become blocked as back-flushing was insufficient to return the filters to initial process conditions.

 

Challenges:

  • Understanding the complexities of the client’s complex process system
  • Developing a suitable process in collaboration with the client, which would ensure filters could be returned to an ‘as new’ condition
  • Providing an efficient, well-priced service with suitable lead times and logistics planning

Actions:

  • We worked closely with the Client’s Process Engineers to investigate areas of their processes, which could lead to a more optimal efficiency run of the filtration system
  • Close liaison with the Client to determine production planning schedules relating to filters coming off-line, cleaning requirements and testing for re-insertion to service
  • Development of a cleaning and testing program which accounted for the client’s operational needs, filter criteria and agreeable timeframes
  • Provide an ‘at-cost’ trial clean of the blocked filter elements in order to present test data from the filters’ elements to demonstrate their return to ‘as new’ condition

Outputs & Results

  • Identification of improved operational procedures relating to the filtration process. 
  • Filtration system now remain on-line for approximately 30% longer than previously
  • Complete cleaning & testing of ‘blocked’ filters which were deemed obsolete and stored for potential disposal. 
  • 40% of the ‘obsolete’ stocks were refurbished and returned to service
  • Demonstrable increases in efficiency of 10% on failed filter elements
  • Robust Health & Safety planning – zero incident reporting
  • Implementation of an ongoing cleaning & testing service

Services

  • Equipment Regeneration
  • Filter Cleaning
  • Filter Testing
  • Equipment Refurbishment
  • Parts Cleaning & Refurbishment
  • Process Engineering
  • Benchmarking & Testing
  • Ongoing Cleaning & Testing Services

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Steven Pimblett

Head of Finance

After studying accountancy at Queen’s University of Belfast and qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in 2001, Steven “moved to industry” in 2002, holding senior finance roles with several local businesses.  

Steven joined The Precision Group in 2019 and was appointed Finance Director in 2020.  Steven leads Precision’s experienced and dedicated Finance Team.  He constantly strives to maximise the long-term financial performance of the Group via the provision of robust, considered and pragmatic guidance to both internal management and the board.  

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Eddie Finn

Head of Technical Services – Construction & Building Division

Eddie joined The Precision Group in 2016 as Head of Technical Services for the Construction & Building Division.

With over 25 years’ experience within the Construction & Building Sector, Eddie has managed many large scale construction projects across the UK and Ireland.  

Along with a wealth of industry experience, Eddie holds numerous professional qualifications and accreditations, including MCIOB, ACIBE, IOSH, NVQ Level 7 in Construction Senior Management and the Constructions Skill Register Black Construction Management Card.

Not content with standing still, Eddie is currently working towards the NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health & Safety.

Alan Stringer

Senior Contracts Manager

Alan is one of the company’s longest-serving employees, having joined the Precision Group in 2000 as a Specialist Contracts Manager.

He is currently responsible for the development and management of the Precision Group’s specialist technical services, primarily within the Utility Data Capture arena.  Latest projects include the Cork City DAP, which was one of the largest European drainage asset surveys completed in recent years.

Alan often represents the Group at various international water and engineering sector forums.  In his spare time, he is a motorcycles and rugby enthusiast.

“Our dedicated Utility Data Capture team offer specialist asset surveying and data management services across the UK, Ireland and Europe. It is imperative we remain at the forefront in terms of the technology we utilise, both on site and within our back office, including the provision of industry leading data packages designed to exceed our clients requirements.”

Kevin Lynch

HSE Manager

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Kevin provides professional advice and support for the Group’s Contract Managers, Supervisors and other staff in relation to all health, safety and environmental matters, including client site audits.

As HSE Manager, Kevin has overall responsibility for compliance with all current legislation, including codes of practice and relevant standards, across The Precision Group. He also manages the Group’s Integrated Management System, including ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001, ensuring critical control points are monitored effectively.

With over 30 years’ experience within the Fire and Rescue Service, Kevin brings a wealth of experience to the role.

Seamus McCallan

Operations Manager – Construction & Building Division - Asbestos

After being involved in his family business for over 15 years,  Seamus joined The Precision Group as one of two Contracts Managers, overseeing all projects within the specialist Asbestos division.

Now head of the Group’s Asbestos Division, Seamus has primary responsibility for over 20 staff, managing projects in excess of £1.5m last year.  With over 25 years’ experience within the Asbestos and Demolition / Construction industries, Seamus has a wealth of experience within the sector, paired with exceptional communication and leadership skills.

Seamus places significant emphasis on open and transparent communication, fostering strong relationships between clients, contractors and internal stakeholders alike, to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

“Having experienced several changes within the Industry over the past three decades, the ability to improvise and adapt in any given situation is essential.  As a team, we continually strive to deliver the best service in our field”.

Kevin Williams

Managing Director

Kevin has a long history with The Precision Group, beginning his tenure as Financial Controller, some 20 years ago.  His career quickly progressed to Finance & IT Director, leading to his current position of Managing Director in 2013.

As a Chartered Accountant, Kevin has a steely interest in the financial planning and management for all Precision Group Companies, playing a pivotal role in the overall strategic direction of the Group.  Kevin is an inclusive Managing Director, leading the Senior Management team and empowering them at every opportunity to push forward.

In Kevin’s words –

“The company started over 30 years ago as a local contract cleaning company; I am proud to have been part of the company’s growth to become one of Northern Ireland’s most diverse business providers.  Today, in addition to our core Facilities Management services, we offer a host of other specialist services including asbestos removal, thermo-chemical cleaning and process equipment refurbishment.  We will continue to invest in the up-skilling of our workforce who are paramount to our future growth and will continue to fervently seek out opportunities in other sectors and geographic locations.  We are delighted to include some of the top players within the Global Oil & Gas industry, in our client lists.”