A major company in the engineering and oil and gas industry
Location:
Ruby Jo, Queensland
Related Services:
Controlled Bolting
Flange Joint Management Services
On-Site Machining
Related Industries:
Infrastructure
LNG
Oil & Gas (onshore)
Project Brief
BLJ was contacted by the client to perform a tensioning procedure and flange joint management services on a new instalment of a gas pipeline.
Solution
BLJ formulated a customised solution, and tailored abundled servicepackage for this clients needs.
Our highly skilled technicians implemented BLJ’sTensioningandFlange Joint ManagementServices with Flange size of 600mm 900lb and 100% tensioning of RTJ.
Results
The new instalment went smoothly and our client was very happy with the final outcome.
A major company in the Australian engineering industry
Location:
Hemmant, Queensland
Related Services:
Flange Joint Management Services
On-Site Machining
Related Industries:
Construction
Energy
Project Brief
The client has a dysfunctional 2790mm slew ring needed to be machined.
Solution
BLJ provided 2 technicians that utilised our Mirage 48” to 126” with 6” milling cutter to remove 3.2 material from the slew ring.
Results
The project was completed in 3 days with perfection and has assisted our client with smooth running operation due to BLJ’s capabilities of performing efficient on-site machining service.
A major company in the engineering and construction industry
Location:
Queensland, Australia
Related Services:
Flange Joint Management Services
Leak Sealing
Shutdown Services
Related Industries:
Construction
Infrastructure
Utilities
Project Brief
BLJ was engaged by the client to perform clamp installation and provide a leak sealingsolution. A 2″ elbow was leaking on an HP Steam with line press of 15,300 KPA.
Solution
BLJ’s solution was to design and manufacture a clamp solution to meet clients specific application. A clamp was installed around the elbow leak, and to stop the leak, a compound injection was carried out. Leak sealingand repair were completed with clamps designed to ASME VIII or AS1210 design codes.
This is a temporary fix to get the plant through to the next plant maintenance or scheduled shutdown, when the item is repaired or replaced to work within the clients timeframe and resources.
Results
The job was completed very efficiently, providing our client with a leak-free start-up.
CPB Contractorsrequired BLJ’s technicians and portable machines to provide in-situ machiningservices in the Surat Basin site for pipelines and flange connections not to specifications.
CPB Contractors Pty Ltd (CPB) is the CIMIC Group’s construction company, with a team of around 23,000 people.
Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific Pty Ltd (DNAP) supplies the mining industry in Australia, Europe, China, Africa, Turkey, Albania, Romania, Finland, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. In particular, DNAP supplies surface and underground mining in the thermal coal, metallurgical coal, iron ore and other metals sectors.
Solution
Due to the size of the project, BLJ supplied 12 technicians and 2 supervisors to execute various services on site. These include hydraulic torque up of flanges and machining various size flanges.
Results
Dyno Nobel was happy with our efficient work, with the team working hard and solving problems along the way in between isolating and de-isolating the plant.
Incitec required assistance with specific R612 Pipe Replacement to performed directly on their Gibson Island site.
Incitec Pivot Limited is a global diversified industrial chemicals company that leverages its manufacturing excellence and core competencies in nitrogen.
Solution
8 BLJ technicians were engaged to perform the required service on site. Replacement and installation of R612 pipes were performed – our team cut and prepare pipes of various sizes: 6”,8”,12”,14” and 16”.
Results
It was a smooth and clean operation, with the team encountering no problem of performing pipe replacement in between isolating and de-isolating the plant.
Caltex Australia Petroleum Pty Ltd is global petroleum brand name and operates the largest oil company retail network in Australia.
Solution
BLJ provided 2 of our experienced technicians to perform leak sealingservices. The process involved replacing studs one at a time, as well as utilising fitted injection washers.
Results
We performed an excellent leak sealing service – successfully peened copper wire into the gap of the bonnet to ensure a leak-sealed joint.
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and metals group that focuses on finding, mining, processing and marketing the earth’s mineral resources.
Solution
BLJ are able to provide consistency in experience with the plant and RTA employees via seamless work practices which achieved the required outcome each time BLJ were engaged. Not only was the support from BLJ work site based but the knowledge and reliability of BLJ to demonstrate their expertise skills and problem-solving abilities was consistency utilized by all areas of the plant.
Results
BLJ has had the ability to provide Rio Tinto with all their service needs consistently for over 9 years. BLJ exceeds the required KPI’s as set by the client, consistently demonstrates reliability, attention to detail and ultimate customer service.
BLJ was tasked to provide specialized services in building gas plants for a new construction site by Thiess.
Thiess is the world’s largest mining services provider – their expertise covers most of the world’s commodities including metallurgical and thermal coal, lignite, iron ore, copper, nickel, gold, and diamonds.
Solution
BLJ was asked to be involved in this project to provide various services, predominately; On-Site Machining & Controlled Bolting. This meant that across the numerous projects that were running simultaneously and all equally important with different desired outcomes and target goals. 4 BLJ technicians were engaged by Thiess to machining flanges from ¾’’to 42” on a permanent roster basis to work together with Thiess employees to meet the targeted goals. Our services also extended to tensioning various stud sizes from 1-1/4” to 2-1/2” and also pipe cutting and prepping from 6” to 42”.
Results
BLJ played an integral role in constructing various Gas plants on this project. Our efficiency means Thiess maintained BLJ’s involvements throughout the entire project until the decommissioning phase to ensure that all sites were fully operational and compliant. This was the main goal of the head contract and it was achieved successfully.
Laing needed assistance with on-site machining and dry hire tooling to be performed on site. This also involved dry hire of various bolting equipment.
Laing O’Rourke is a privately owned, internationally focused engineering enterprise with services comprising the full range of engineering, construction, and asset management services.
Solution
BLJ provided Laing on-site machining service and dry hire tooling with 2 BLJ technicians performing machining flanges 2” to 30”. Dry hire of various Hydraulic Torquing equipment throughout the duration of the project. BLJ provided a supervisory role to work together.
Results
BLJ worked collectively with Laing which enabled them to meet their deadline and achieve their desired targets. BLJ demonstrated top-notch skills and reliability of our equipment that opened up more opportunities at other Laing’s construction sites.Integrating BLJ skills and equipment with Laing’s resources proved to be fruitful – it leads to a permanent commitment and roster to ensure that the project was completed while Laing had access to BLJ’s specialised services.
Monadelphous requires labor support for the new construction site.
Monadelphous is a leading Australian engineering group providing construction, maintenance, and industrial services to the resources, energy and infrastructure sectors.
Solution
We provided our most sought-after service – Flange Joint Management Services to assist Monadelphous. 5 BLJ technicians carried out assembling of various size flange joints together with required torquing and tensioning.
Even though BLJ only provided skilled labour support on this project, BLJ’s involvement was critical as it helped Monadelphous achieved the desired goal of the overall project. Monadelphous valued the resources, experience, and skills that BLJ provided throughout the project to ensure that the target goals were achieved.
Results
Workscope was effectively completed achieving a completelyleak-free startup.
This goal was critical to the main client under a head contract and paramount to the project as a whole. Working collectively with our clients achieves a desirable outcome for all major projects of this scale.
Newcrest needed on-site machining expertise to be performed on site.
Newcrest Mining Limited is an Australian-based corporation which engages in the exploration, development, mining and sale of gold and gold-copper concentrate.
Solution
BLJ In-Situ Solutions provided On-Site Machining services, as client engaged 4 BLJ technicians over a 12 month period to perform machining of various size flanges ranging from 6” to 60”.
Results
BLJ’s expertise and experience allowed Newcrest to be ahead of schedule throughout the completion of designated work. This also fast-tracked the entire project to be completed within a shorter timeframe as a direct result of BLJ’s skilled technicians.