While most mechanical contracting companies are content to do things as they have always done, we pride ourselves on helping our customers improve their turnaround performance not just as it regards time/schedule but in regards to safety and quality as well.
Interaction with our clients (from the top down) helps us better understand their needs and concerns. We integrate this knowledge into our constant improvement of the services we offer and by expanding a range of services that others may have overlooked.
We recognize that without our loyal employee base we would not be the company we are today. Many employees have been with us for decades and continue to be our most valuable assets both to us and to our clients. The dedication of our workforce is truly remarkable. We also support local efforts to educate high school students who may want a career in our industry––thus helping to attract a young and vibrant workforce to answer the industry’s continual need for quality craftsmanship and strong work ethic.
From 1976 thru 1986 we were known as WilsonStrickland. When Alvin Wilson retired, his partner, Jerry Strickland, merged the company with Jim Robinson and Mike Walton of Altair Construction. The company was re-named AltairStrickland and the scope of our operations was expanded.
In 1988 we performed our first Ammonia Converter revamp and introduced our value-added engineering and pre-planning services. In 1990 we added turnaround management services to help clients better prepare for and schedule their turnarounds. In 1994 we began building scale-models to solve potential field problems that proved a time/money-saving feature for a number of clients. In 1997 we devised our own specialized software to improve internal/external information sharing and timekeeping, project-progress, etc.
Today we hold a number of patents for time/cost saving devices that help us during project execution. We have received numerous safety awards including the prestigious Houston Business Roundtable Safety Excellence Award.
AltairStrickland has always believed that our most valuable resource is our people, and we have instituted many safety procedures and processes and aggressively enforce and reinforce the importance of protecting ourselves and others. One of our newest areas of expertise is the installation of life-saving specialty valves in coker units.
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