News: United Energy Services partners with Powerhouse Mechanical Repair on Repair Project

Charlotte, North Carolina – United Energy Services Group recently partnered with Powerhouse Mechanical Repair, Inc. to complete a multidimensional project press bed repair for an industry leading global supplier of drivetrain, mobility, and braking solutions for commercial vehicles at their Fletcher, North Carolina facility.  The project had to be completed within seven days over the Christmas holiday to not interfere with the company’s production cycle.  Powerhouse Mechanical Repair provided all machining processes while United Energy Services provided the welding effort for the project.  The project repair was completed in a short seven-day turnaround.

The bed repair project required United Energy Services to provide 3/8” thick weld overlay on the existing worn 122” long by 78” wide press bed.  United Energy Services performed this project using an automated GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) process over the course of two days working two shifts with four specialty welders.  Our team was able to complete our portion of the project ahead of the predetermined schedule and without any safety concerns.

United Services Group’s Chief Operating Officer, Stephen Gillman, was extremely pleased with the overall team execution of the project.  “We assembled a great team that traveled through a holiday to perform this project in such a tight window of time.  Our team stepped up and provided solid groundwork and provided the necessary time for the Powerhouse Mechanical’s team to complete the machining on this project.”  He continued his praise towards the growing partnership with Powerhouse Mechanical, “the teamwork displayed during this partnership was top-notch and our hat goes off to the team at PMR for their professionalism for the duration of this project.”

Following the completion of the weld overlay, Powerhouse Mechanical Repair machined the new press bed surface.  The machining process was completed to the client’s strict prescribed tolerance of +/- 0.005”.  Powerhouse Mechanical Repair used their FARO Laser Tracker to precisely dial in their Climax LM 6200 gantry mill.  Using custom built fixture rails, from their Charlotte, North Carolina facility, they were able to adapt the gantry mill directly to the client’s project press bed without modification to complete the machining process timely.

Upon the completion of the project, Process Engineer, Randy Holland, was very pleased with the overall result of this multifaceted repair.  “(I want to) thank your team for their professionalism demonstrated to myself and the entire team here at our facility during this project.  It is always great to have contract personnel who are cooperative and able to understand your expectations.”  He was able to conclude that the project was completed to the client’s stringent expectation.

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Project Highlights:

Location: Fletcher, North Carolina
Project: Field Repair on a Large Press Bed
Press Bed Size: 122” x 78”
Welding Services performed by United Energy Services
Machining Services performed by Powerhouse Mechanical Repair, Inc.

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About United Services Group
United Services Group offers union and non-union field welding and field machining services with expertise in maintenance, life extension, specialty engineering and new construction applications.  We have expertise in multiple industries including both nuclear and fuel power generation, pipeline, petrochemical, refineries and other industrial markets.  For more information, visit our website at www.united-services.com.

About Powerhouse Mechanical Repair, Inc.
Powerhouse Mechanical Repair, Inc. is an experienced group of engineers, steam turbine and valve specialists, rotating equipment repair technicians, machinists and fabricators. We will work tirelessly to exceed your expectations and provide you with around-the-clock emergency rush service when necessary to get your facility up and running better than ever.  For more information, visit their website at www.powerhousemechanical.com.

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News: United Services Group Celebrates Successful 1st Anniversary

The Charlotte Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release (below) about our first year in business and our goal to hire experienced craftsmen:

Link to Chamber article here.

Charlotte, NC – United Services Group, a full-service specialty contractor serving general contractors and utilities in the nuclear, fossil, natural gas, solar and petrochemical industries, is looking to hire new workers. Specifically, the company is seeking welders, pipefitters, fitters, boilermakers, machinists, field engineers and riggers.

A member of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, E-4 Carolinas and the Carolina Nuclear Cluster, United Services Group opened its doors in September of 2013.  Since then, the company has hired more than 300 employees and completed over 35 projects within the United States, Mexico and Canada.

United Services Group holds both the ASME S-Stamp and National Board R-Stamp Certificates of Authorization. Its quality assurance program meets ASME NQA-1 and 10 CFR 50 Appendix B requirements.

“Our craftsmen are specialized in their skill sets and our supporting staff is cross-trained to provide each client with safety, quality, effectiveness and affordability,” said Josh Armstrong, United Services Group co-owner and CEO.  “As evidence of that, we successfully completed our first year in business without an OSHA recordable and with zero lost-time incidents.  That is a big accomplishment within our industry due to the amount of risk in each of the projects we perform.”

“The Charlotte Chamber applauds United Services Group for their exciting success in a relatively short amount of time,” said Bob Morgan, Charlotte Chamber president and CEO. “They play an important part in our region’s rapidly growing energy sector. We look forward to working together more closely in the years to come.”

For more information on jobs available at United Services Group, go to http://united-services.com/careers/ or contact Derek Ward at dward@united-services.com.

News: United Services Group establishes Blanket Subcontract Agreement with Turner Industries

CHARLOTTE, March 28, 2014 – United Services Group is pleased to announce a Blanket Subcontract Agreement with Turner Industries.  By establishing this agreement, United Services Group is able to unite with Turner Industries to provide their projects with qualified supervision and craft labor as well as equipment and materials on various job-sites around the country.

Turner Industries, located in Baton Rouge, LA, provides vendor solutions in heavy industrial construction, maintenance, pipe, module and vessel fabrication, equipment, rigging, heavy hauling and associated specialty services in the power industry. United Services Group is prepared to provide top tier services with an emphasis on safety and quality to help aid Turner Industries in their completion of quality projects for their clients.

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United Services Group offers union and non-union field welding and field machining services with expertise in maintenance, life extension, specialty engineering and new construction applications.  We have expertise in multiple industries including both nuclear and fuel power generation, pipeline, petrochemical, refineries and other industrial markets.  For more information, visit our website at www.united-services.com.

Contact Details:
Josh Armstrong, Owner/Chief Executive Officer
Telephone 980-237-1335
Email jarmstrong@united-services.com
Website www.united-services.com

News: United Services Group and Structural Integrity Associates ink a General Service Agreement

United Services Group and Structural Integrity Associates have put in place a one-year General Service Agreement between the two organizations.  This General Service Agreement allows United Services Group to offer Structural Integrity a specialty contracting arm that emphasizes effective scheduling and planning as well as supplying qualified supervision and trained labor force for a wide variety of technical service projects on any of Structural Integrity’s job-sites.

Structural Integrity specializes in inspection and monitoring, materials evaluations and remaining life assessments, stress and failure analyses, remediation and repair. They also take on the bigger, tougher jobs: assist with plant license renewal, help manage aging plant assets, oversee fabrication, help schedule overhauls, develop customized inspection systems, offer ASME Code support, and provide expert opinions.

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United Services Group offers union and non-union field welding and field machining services with expertise in maintenance, life extension, specialty engineering and new construction applications.  We have expertise in multiple industries including both nuclear and fuel power generation, pipeline, petrochemical, refineries and other industrial markets.  For more information, visit our website at www.united-services.com.

Contact Details:
Josh Armstrong, Owner/Chief Executive Officer
Telephone 980-237-1335
Email jarmstrong@united-services.com
Website www.united-services.com

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News: Iberville Insulations and United Services link together in a Master Services Agreement

United Services Group and Iberville Insulations have joined together in Master Service Agreement.  Iberville Insulations, a subsidiary of Iberville Companies, specializes in providing industrial insulation, fireproofing, and heat tracing services throughout the construction and energy industry.  This agreement allows United Services Group to offer their job-sites with qualified supervision and craft labor for various technical service projects.

This partnership has been mutually beneficial for both organizations.  Together, we have used this agreement to complete multiple projects at the Dominion’s Warren County Power Station in Front Royal, VA.

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United Services Group offers union and non-union field welding and field machining services with expertise in maintenance, life extension, specialty engineering and new construction applications.  We have expertise in multiple industries including both nuclear and fuel power generation, pipeline, petrochemical, refineries and other industrial markets.  For more information, visit our website at www.united-services.com.

Contact Details:
Josh Armstrong, Owner/Chief Executive Officer
Telephone 980-237-1335
Email jarmstrong@united-services.com
Website www.united-services.com

News: United Services Group and Performance Contractors sign Master Subcontract Agreement

United Services Group and Performance Contractors have aligned in a Master Subcontract Agreement.  Performance Contractors, based in Baton Rouge, LA, is a large project management organization providing services throughout the power industry.  This company agreement allows United Services Group to enter into various contracts and subcontracts for specialty service projects as well as labor support projects on various Performance Contractors job-sites around the country.

United Services Group’s Co-Owner and Chief Operating Officer, Stephen Gillman, shared some insight on what brought these two companies together and why he thought the partnership would prosper for years to come.  “Our company’s mission is to provide service excellence to each client we enter into business with”.  He continued, “It was clear after discussions with Performance (Contractors) that both of our companies share the commitment to completing projects with the upmost quality, safety and dependability.”

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News: United Services Group enters into Master Service Agreement with TECO

United Services Group is pleased to announce a five-year Master Technical and Construction Service Agreement with Tampa Electric Company (TECO).  By entering into this agreement, United Services Group is able to unite with TECO to provide their job-sites with qualified supervision and craft labor for various technical service and construction projects.

“United Services Group is committed to staffing these projects with qualified and experienced individuals who have a focus on safety and quality” said Josh Armstrong, Co-Owner and Chief Executive Officer.  “We are excited to align ourselves with a top notch organization such as Tampa Electric Company and look forward to growing this relationship for many years to come.”