A broad sector covering technical services and equipment used in oil & gas, power, and industrial facilities. Subcontractors in this space typically provide specialised labour, maintenance, and installation work. Contracts often require trades certification and site-specific safety compliance.
IET (Industrial & Energy Technology)
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Refrigerated Storage
IndustryTemperature-controlled storage units used on job sites to preserve perishables, vaccines, or heat-sensitive materials. Subcontractors may need to supply or rent these units for remote or long-duration projects. Costs are typically itemised as a reimbursable expense in the contract.
Fractionation
IndustryThe process of separating raw natural gas into sellable components like propane, butane, and ethane at a processing facility. Subcontractors often support fractionation plants through instrumentation, maintenance, and turnaround work. Understanding the process helps crews align their scope with plant operating priorities.
Epc (engineering, Procurement, and Construction) Contractor
IndustryA company hired to deliver a project from design through build, acting as the main contractor above subcontractors. As a subcontractor, your client and contract holder is typically the EPC, not the asset owner. They control scope, scheduling, and invoice approval on site.
Rigging
IndustryThe equipment and techniques used to lift, secure, and move heavy loads on a job site. Subcontractors must ensure all rigging gear is certified and operators are ticketed. Improper rigging is a leading cause of serious incidents and contract liability.
Topside
IndustryThe above-water structure of an offshore platform, including processing equipment, living quarters, and wellheads. Subcontractors working topside must meet strict offshore safety and certification requirements. Scope of work and billing rates often differ significantly from subsea or onshore assignments.
Utility-Scale
IndustryRefers to energy or infrastructure projects large enough to supply power or resources to the grid or regional networks. For subcontractors, these projects mean longer mobilisations, larger crew requirements, and extended contract durations. Expect stricter compliance obligations and more layers of prime contractors to navigate.
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