Marker Pole Refurbishment & Fabric Maintenance
- Client: Major Multinational Oil and Gas Company
- Contractor: Piranha International Limited.
- Project Scope: 36'' ALNG Gas Pipeline (Landfall to Beachfield Facility, Guayaguayare)
Project Overview
Piranha International successfully executed a specialized fabric maintenance and refurbishment project targeting fifty-three (53) marker poles along the 36-inch ALNG Gas Pipeline running between Landfall and the Beachfield Facility in Guayaguayare.
The work was completed within a rapid 5-day schedule (December 9th to December 13th, 2024) utilizing 10-hour shifts from Monday to Friday.
Scope of Work & Execution
- Surface Preparation & Protective Coating: Removal of old, degraded paint, structural priming, and repainting of marker poles in high-visibility yellow to ensure corrosion protection and asset visibility.
- Signage Installation: Installation of rivet-on signs supplied by the client, alongside surplus marker pole stickers from the 2023 project.
- Component Refurbishment: Comprehensive maintenance and upkeep of marker pole bases, mounting plates, and posts.
- Engineering Solutions: Where poles were missing sign mounting plates due to environmental wear, Piranha engineered custom adjustable brackets placed at the top of the poles to securely affix signs while stabilizing cracked structural elements.
- Field Assessment: On day one, the team conducted a detailed needs assessment and recorded GPS coordinates for 47 poles spanning from Landfall to the Beachfield Facility.
Safety & Performance Excellence
The project achieved an exemplary safety record under the guidance of the onsite client representative, meeting all key performance targets with zero incidents.
- Total Exposure Hours: 200 hours
- Days Away From Work Cases (DAFWC): 0
- Total Recordable Incident Frequency Rate (TRIFR): 0
- Environmental & Security Incidents: 0
Challenges Overcome
- Environmental & Weather Factors: Severe corrosion resulting from sea-coast exposure and continuous daily rainfall created challenging, muddy terrain and minor operational hurdles.
- Accessibility: While many locations allowed vehicle access alongside the pipeline, certain poles were located in difficult-to-reach terrain requiring specialized logistical coordination.
Project Status & Results
- 41 Marker Poles Addressed: Successfully completed within the 5- day operational window using available signs and engineered brackets.
- Safety & Budget Compliance: Completed entirely within budget, on schedule, and with a flawless safety record.
