Services
Instrumentation & Electrical
Maintenance
Our instrumentation and electrical technicians bring rigorous training and field experience to every job. From field instruments to complex electrical systems, we provide calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance across oil and gas facilities.
We work closely with your operations and engineering teams to minimize disruption while ensuring all systems meet applicable codes and specifications. Whether it's routine calibration or a full-scope shutdown, Ironback Controls delivers dependable results.
- ›Calibration and maintenance of pressure, temperature, flow, and level instruments
- ›Troubleshooting and repair of field instrumentation and electrical systems
- ›Turnaround and shutdown support
- ›Preventive and corrective maintenance programs
- ›24/7 field support for critical systems
Projects
Our Projects Division provides instrumentation and electrical construction support for new facilities, expansions, and equipment tie-ins. Working from client-approved drawings and specifications, our technicians install field instrumentation, wire and terminate electrical panels, and verify each loop before startup. We coordinate closely with engineering and construction teams to ensure every installation matches the design, meets applicable requirements, and is ready for a smooth handover.
- ›Field instrumentation installation
- ›Electrical panel installation, wiring, and terminations
- ›New construction and facility expansion
- ›Equipment tie-ins and brownfield modifications
- ›Pre-startup verification and system turnover
Automation Specialists
We design, implement, and maintain automation systems that provide real-time visibility and precise control over facility operations. Whether integrating a new SCADA system, upgrading an existing platform, or maintaining PLC and DCS infrastructure, our specialists have the hands-on experience to keep critical automation systems performing reliably.
Our team understands both the technical and operational side of automation, ensuring that systems are not only functional but practical for the people using them in the field and control room.
- ›PLC and DCS programming, commissioning, and lifecycle support
- ›SCADA system integration and HMI development
- ›Control loop tuning and performance optimization
- ›Automation troubleshooting and rapid response support
Valve Maintenance
Valves are critical control points in every oil and gas facility, and their reliability directly impacts safety, production efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Ironback's valve maintenance teams provide full-service inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and testing programs designed to keep your systems operating within specification.
From routine packing replacements to actuator and positioner overhauls, our team brings the tools and field expertise needed to complete valve work safely and efficiently—whether during planned maintenance windows, turnarounds, or emergency callouts.
- ›On-site inspection, testing, and repair of control and isolation valves
- ›Actuator and positioner maintenance and calibration
- ›Valve packing, seal, and seat replacement
- ›Preventive maintenance scheduling and documentation
Cooler & Equipment Cleaning
Clean heat-transfer equipment is essential to facility efficiency and reliable operation. Ironback provides specialized cooler and equipment cleaning services designed to remove accumulated debris and fouling, improve heat transfer, and reduce the risk of performance-related downtime.
Our crews use dry ice blasting technology to deliver a thorough, efficient clean while minimizing secondary waste and reducing reliance on water and chemical cleaning agents.
- ›Air-cooled heat exchanger cleaning
- ›Fin-fan and cooler-bundle cleaning
- ›High-pressure water washing
- ›Pre-commissioning and post-turnaround cleaning
Commissioning & Start-up Support
Successful commissioning requires coordination, precision, and deep technical knowledge across multiple disciplines. Ironback Controls provides experienced commissioning and start-up personnel to help bring new facilities, expansions, and major projects online safely, on schedule, and fully compliant with design specifications.
Our personnel integrate with owner, engineering, and construction teams to support the critical transition from construction completion to live operations.
- ›Pre-commissioning checks and punch list management
- ›Mechanical completion verification support
- ›Loop checks, functional testing, and documentation
- ›Tie-in and startup support
- ›Post-startup troubleshooting and optimization
Board & Control Room Operators
Ironback provides experienced board operators who bring focus, sound judgement, and situational awareness to the control room. Working alongside facility personnel, they monitor live process data, respond to alarms, and maintain tight control over operating conditions—keeping your facility safe, on target, and within established limits.
Our operators have experience with DCS and SCADA environments and are prepared to integrate efficiently into site-specific operating procedures and shift teams.
- ›Real-time DCS and SCADA monitoring
- ›Process-condition and alarm response
- ›Shift log documentation and handover
- ›Coordination with field personnel
- ›Emergency response support
Plant Operators
Ironback Controls supplies qualified plant operators capable of managing to support day-to-day facility operations across a wide range of oil and gas environments. Our operators hold Power Engineer certifications up to Second Class and bring a deep understanding of facility operations, safety systems, and equipment management. Our team includes operators who hold Power Engineering certifications up to Second Class—credentials that reflect advanced technical education and a strong understanding of process operations, safety systems, equipment monitoring, and plant coordination.
Whether you clients need long-term staffing support, coverage during scheduled turnarounds coverage, or additional operators for a ramp-up period personnel during startup and ramp-up periods, our people operators are ready to step inintegrate with site teams and contribute from day one safely and effectively.
- ›Field rounds, equipment checks, and operational logs
- ›Operational adjustments and routine field support
- ›Coordination with board and control room operators
- ›Safety procedure compliance and incident reporting
- ›Turnaround, startup, and project support
Project & Workforce Support
Every facility and project presents different operational demands. Beyond our core service lines, Ironback can provide multidisciplinary personnel and tailored field support for turnarounds, shutdowns, temporary staffing needs, and specialized projects.
Contact our team to discuss your requirements and determine how Ironback can support the work.
- ›Temporary staffing and project-based crews
- ›Multidisciplinary turnaround and shutdown support
- ›Site orientation and specialized training support
- ›Custom operational support packages