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Mechanical repair , welding , and cleaning are among Sinitiere ’ s specialties as a skilled supplier of nested services .
in projects is seemingly never-ending , including his contribution of experience in biofuels , civil engineering , and commissioning . “ The Gulf Coast has a significant quantity of petrochemical projects that are currently underway . These are smaller add-ons or specialty chemicals . We see a lot of specialty chemical projects going all the way up to big mega projects tied into ethylene crackers or debottlenecking projects .” “ We are currently working on a project that is in the offshore wind realm . There is potential to dive more into that . There is a lot of discussion around projects such as hydrogen infrastructure and development , and carbon capture . We work on various projects involving the energy producers you see on the Gulf Coast . In addition to performing hands-on tasks , we collaborate with operators and engineers to validate projects and assess their commercial viability .”
Key drivers and avenues “ Turner has a 60-plus-year history . So , our customers lean on us for our experience and come to us to provide recommendations for equipment ,” said Sinitiere . The vetting process does not stop there . Sinitiere said they look at “ companies that have some added value , technology , or automation . “ We partake in a lot of automating and digitalization where we can .” He explained that digitalization and automating processes are slowly but surely becoming more prominent in the industry , but overall , it needs to happen faster . “ Many industry experts have experience but have not adapted to the newer applications .” Sinitiere said that site turnaround and maintenance areas tend to move at a swifter tempo . He also conceded that capital projects sometimes require a lengthier time commitment . Project processes
can sometimes resemble the gathering of newly found puzzle pieces because nobody can afford the luxury of rigidity . “ You have equipment available ; we have people available ,” Sinitiere explained . “ It boils down to looking at the sequencing and timing because sometimes the equipment or materials are out of the control of someone they are relying on .” Sinitiere experienced this when he previously worked in coatings . “ You had to manage the use of raw materials .”
Doug Sinitiere provides assistance with a variety of services related to the oil and gas sector , including as fabrication , building , and specialist maintenance . Photo courtesy of Turner Industries . www . heat-exchanger-world . com Heat Exchanger World December 2024
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