SERCO Inc. Services
SERCO Inc. is a full-service industrial general contractor serving the Southwest with over 30 years of plant construction and maintenance. We have an outstanding safety record and are committed to customer satisfaction. The types of work we perform are:
General Construction
General industrial construction projects are in a different class from their smaller counterparts. Industrial construction projects can range from power plants to compressor stations to industrial facility expansions. These kind of projects require an experienced general construction company with the equipment and personnel to handle it. (read more)
New construction:
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Natural Gas Compressor Stations
Natural gas is among the most important fuels in the world. Natural gas compressor stations are essential for the economic transfer of natural gas around the country. (read more) |
New construction:
- pipe yards refinery
- process units
- chemical plants
- power plants
- industrial facilities
- mechanical fabrication
- erection
- electrical
- civil and concrete
- coatings and finishes
Plant outages and shutdowns |
Managing a Successful Temporary Plant Shutdown
Plant shutdowns are both a necessary and a stressful time for any manufacturing plant. Proper management of the plant shutdown will ensure that all necessary work is accomplished, while preventing any unnecessary loss in company revenue due to problems and delays. (read more) |
Maintenance
Full-time forces:
- day-to-day operational maintenance in facilities
- plant outage and shutdown forces
- USDOT OQ certified workforce, including Master Trainer, 4 evaluators and certification as a Nationally Accredited Assessment Center for OQ
- rehabilitation
- modifications
- repairs
- connects
- disconnects
- meter installs
- valve/operator/controls work
General Services
Process and manufacturing equipment:
- design
- fabrication
- installation
- millwrighting
Process and manufacturing:
Welding |
Welding Methods Are Evolving
As the 19th Century was waning, welding was practiced mostly by blacksmiths who used heat and a hammer in a process called forge welding. A variety of welding methods including arc welding and oxyfuel welding were developed relatively soon thereafter. (read more) |
Industrial cleaning:
- hydroblasting to 40,000 psi
- chemical cleaning
- 3D for degassing and cleaning vessels
- soda blasting and foaming
- circulation pumps
The Importance Of Pipeline Coatings
To prevent corrosion, we coat the pipe with an insulator so that it performs electrically just as if you buried a piece of insulated wire. Because serious corrosion can emanate from a pinpoint arcing location, the insulation coating must be perfect. (read more) |
Insulation: Its Benefits In Industrial Applications
Insulation come in many forms, from batts of fiberglass to spray foam. When used, insulation offers numerous benefits and can make any space safer and more comfortable. Insulation can even lower expenses and raise profits. (read more) |
Hydro excavation:
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Understanding the Benefits of Hydro Excavation
While backhoes, trenchers, and the trusty shovel all have their place in excavation, there are situations where these tools can do more harm than good. Because of this, a less destructive option has been developed that minimizes the risks involved when digging into the soil. (read more) |
Special maintenance services for unique projects and turnarounds
Fabrication and Repair
Pressure vessels, piping and boilers:
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Pressure Vessels At The Most Basic Level
Pressure vessels are containers for pressurized liquids or gasses. These containers are required in many manufacturing processes such as making steam, gasoline, or fertilizer, and a million other useful, desirable products. Pressure vessels are the foundation of chemical and energy processing and they range broadly in size and complexity. (read more) |
Thermal exchange equipment:
- design
- fabrication
- repair
- installation
- ASME “U” shop and field
- ASME “PP” shop and field
- NBIC “R” shop and field
- NBIC “NB”
Engineering Services
- In-house pressure vessel engineering with COMPRESS® capability
- Permit maintenance, TCEQ/EPA reporting