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Oil & Gas Access Services

Engineering inspection, NDT, certification and servicing of EWPs for refineries, gas plants and terminals, with permit-to-work documentation to AS 2550 and AS 1418.

Sector Overview

Access Built for Oil & Gas

Oil and gas operations put elevated work platforms to work in refineries, gas plants, tank farms and terminals where hydrocarbons, pressure systems and confined access make safe work at height uncompromising. Inspections are required because a single structural or hydraulic failure in a hazardous zone can have catastrophic consequences, so every boom lift, scissor lift and truck-mounted EWP must be inspected and certified before it goes near live plant. We inspect, test, certify, service and repair access equipment for oil and gas sites against AS 2550 and AS 1418, with the engineering rigour and documented records the sector's permit-to-work and audit regimes demand. Typical equipment includes diesel and bi-energy booms for tank and vessel access, insulated units where electrical hazards exist and compact platforms for congested process areas. Our engineering inspection process covers structural, hydraulic, electrical and control systems, coordinated non-destructive testing (NDT) on load-bearing welds and pins, and issue of compliance certificates that stand up to scrutiny. Major inspections are carried out at 5-year or 10-year intervals depending on equipment class and standard, keeping ageing plant certified. We manage whole fleets, reduce downtime through planned servicing and rapid breakdown response, and deliver this capability with national servicing reach — trusted across Australia by operators who cannot afford a compliance gap.

Challenges We Solve

Hazardous-area work

Access happens near hydrocarbons, pressure systems and ignition-sensitive zones where equipment integrity is non-negotiable.

Permit-to-work discipline

Every unit must be certified and documented before it enters a permit-controlled area.

Shutdown time pressure

Turnarounds run to fixed windows where access-equipment downtime is extremely costly.

Engineering inspection and certification to AS 2550 and AS 1418 with full structural, hydraulic and control checks.
Coordinated NDT on load-bearing welds and pins, with documented compliance certificates for permit-to-work.
Major inspections at 5-year or 10-year intervals depending on equipment class and standard, plus planned servicing to cut shutdown downtime.
Full Capability

Services We Provide for Oil & Gas

Every EWP inspection, certification, repair, hire, and maintenance service we deliver — available to oil & gas operators nationwide.

FAQs

Oil & Gas Questions

Common questions about EWP inspection, hire and servicing for oil & gas operators.

Why are EWP inspections required on oil and gas sites?

Work happens near hydrocarbons and pressure systems, so any structural, hydraulic or control failure at height can be catastrophic. Inspection and certification to AS 2550 and AS 1418 confirm each unit is safe before it enters a permit-controlled area.

Do you carry out non-destructive testing on access equipment?

Yes. We coordinate NDT on load-bearing welds, pins and structural members as part of major and engineering inspections, and document the results with the compliance certificate for each asset.

How often do machines need a major inspection?

Major inspections are carried out at 5-year or 10-year intervals depending on equipment class and standard. We track each unit's due date so plant stays certified through shutdowns and turnarounds.

Can you reduce downtime during a turnaround?

We plan servicing, inspection and rapid mobile breakdown response around your shutdown windows so access equipment stays available and turnarounds are not held up.

Do you provide certificates suited to our audit and permit systems?

Every inspection, test and service is documented with reports, defect ratings, photographs and compliance certificates so your permit-to-work and audit records are complete.

What We Cover

Oil & Gas Searches

The elevated work platform services oil & gas teams most often need — all handled in-house by our engineers and technicians.

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