Not all field service companies are the same. Our experience has shown field procedures, quality of equipment and staff, results of service and pricing can vary greatly. Given this fact, how can an owner navigate through a non “apples to apples” comparison of bids from vendors? With thousands of field service projects under our belts, including: handling one billion gallons of dielectric fluid; electrical testing; infrared services unit dress outs; major and minor repairs; and site preparations, we can aid you in ensuring you get what you want and need.
SD Myers will prepare a specification specific to your unit or unit’s condition and needs which will fully detail and describe what your requirements and expectations are and what the vendor is responsible for delivering in their service. Here are a few examples of what might be in a spec depending on your unique situation.
- Fluid processing checks including:
- Processing temperature
- Vacuum level at key points in the processing
- Flow rates for key functions
- Oil quality for reclamation and filter media change out
- Key tests and required results
- Energized or de-energized
- Set times
- Processing equipment specifications
- Gasket material type and required design
- Torque settings
- Parts sources
- Key steps associated with the repair (no assumptions)
- Protection against changes in design such as spacing
- Specs on time, temperature and level for vacuum
- Pre- and post-electrical testing for protection of the unit
- Temperature specifications for testing
- Acceptable readings for each key phase
- Estimate project budget
