Compressor Stations · Permian Basin
Compressor Station Construction Contractor
SPC sets and mechanically integrates compressor packages, fabricates high-pressure process piping, and executes brownfield tie-ins for gas compression facilities across the Delaware and Midland Basins.
Package → Piping → Tie-In
Setting. Fabrication. Testing. Turnover.
Contractor Qualification & Field Compliance
Safety Documentation & Mechanical Field Readiness
Before mobilization, project teams need current safety documentation, insurance records, personnel qualifications, and project-specific welding procedures. SPC maintains its contractor and workforce records for operator review, helping project managers and safety personnel confirm requirements before mechanical construction begins.
Compliance & Field Readiness
Welding Procedures & Personnel Qualifications
Welding is performed under applicable qualified welding procedure specifications, with welder qualification records maintained for the processes, materials, and project requirements involved.Contractor Compliance Profiles
Safety programs, insurance records, and company qualification documents are maintained through required contractor compliance platforms, including ISNetworld and Veriforce.Worker Safety Credentials
Field personnel complete required orientations and maintain applicable site credentials, including SafeLandUSA training where required, before entering active facility locations.Permian Basin Mobilization
From Kermit, Texas, SPC mobilizes welding rigs, pipe fabrication equipment, rigging tools, and mechanical crews to greenfield and brownfield compressor station projects across West Texas and southeastern New Mexico.— Physical Scope & Execution Phases
Industrial Civil Execution from Subgrade to Site Restoration
Oilfield civil work requires structured coordination between earthwork, steel placement, formwork, and concrete curing. SPC executes civil construction from project controls and issued-for-construction (IFC) plans, ensuring ground preparation, structural foundations, containment structures, and drainage systems are installed to project specifications.
FIELD SERVICE
Subgrade → Foundations → Containment → Drainage → Restoration
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SCOPE
Subgrade Preparation, Earthwork & Mass Grading
Establishing stable, compacted subgrades and pad surfaces designed to carry structural and dynamic equipment loads.Clearing & Earthwork
Site clearing, stripping, cut-and-fill operations, and redistribution or import of approved structural fill materials.Subgrade Conditioning, Compaction & Proof Rolling
Moisture conditioning, lift placement, and mechanical compaction performed to project lift-thickness and density criteria. Subgrade proof rolling is performed to project requirements, with density verification and testing conducted by the project’s designated third-party testing provider.Mass & Fine Grading
Mass pad grading, fine grading beneath foundations and containment areas, and aggregate base course placement.[ 02 ]
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Equipment Foundations, Ring Walls & Structural Concrete
Forming and pouring heavy-duty concrete foundations engineered for static and vibrating facility equipment.Construction Layout
Field layout established from primary project control points and approved structural drawings.Formwork, Reinforcement & Embeds
Excavation, form construction, and placement of specified reinforcing steel, welded wire reinforcement, dowels, anchor bolts, sleeves, blockouts, pipe pass-throughs, and structural embeds shown in the IFC drawings.Structural Concrete Placement
Placement, mechanical consolidation, screeding, finishing, and curing of compressor pads, pump foundations, vessel slabs, tank ring walls, and structural bases.[ 03 ]
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Secondary Containment, Concrete Walls & Sump Basins
Constructing reinforced concrete containment slabs, walls, sumps, and curbs according to specified elevations, slopes, joint details, and fluid-control requirements.Containment Subgrade Prep
Subgrade shaping and base preparation for secondary containment areas, pads, and sloped drainage zones.Slabs, Curbs & Perimeter Walls
Monolithic or jointed containment slabs, perimeter concrete walls, curbs, and wall-to-slab keyways.Sumps, Drainage Slopes & Joint Details
Formed concrete sump basins, collection points, sloped surfaces directed toward sumps, and formed pipe penetrations, including specified waterstops, expansion joint materials, and approved joint sealants.[ 04 ]
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Site Access, Drainage & Finish Civil Work
Finishing the facility footprint with aggregate access roads, drainage controls, and pad stabilization.Backfill & Grading
Structural backfill around completed foundations, perimeter walls, and utility corridors.Access Roads & Approaches
Construction of aggregate facility access roads, equipment approaches, turnarounds, and road shoulders.Site Drainage & Erosion Control
Installation of drainage swales, ditches, runoff paths, and culverts, along with slope stabilization and pad-edge repair.Final Civil Restoration
Final grading, surface dressing, pad cleanup, and site restoration following concrete completion.— Civil & Concrete Risk Control
Field Controls for Civil Execution & Containment
Subgrade failure, misaligned anchor bolts, poor joint execution, or unmanaged surface runoff can create long-term maintenance costs and operational downtime. SPC applies field dimensional checks, compaction controls, reinforcing checks, and concrete placement procedures to execute civil assets according to approved IFC plans.
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Subgrade Movement Under Loaded or Vibrating Equipment
THE RISK
Inadequate moisture conditioning, poor lift control, or insufficient compaction can lead to differential settlement under heavy compressor skids, charge pumps, or liquid storage tanks. Uneven settlement can crack concrete, alter equipment support elevations, and create recurring maintenance or corrective-work requirements.SPC APPROACH
Subgrade is prepared to specified elevations, moisture limits, and lift thicknesses. Moisture conditioning and compaction are executed to project specifications, with third-party density testing coordinated prior to forming or pouring.[ 02 ]
Cracking and Movement in Tank Ring Walls
THE RISK
Tank ring walls must provide continuous, uniform support beneath the tank shell while carrying substantial vertical loads. Soft subgrades, improper reinforcing placement, or poorly managed construction joints can contribute to cracking, localized settlement, and uneven tank support.SPC APPROACH
Ring wall subgrades are excavated, conditioned, and compacted to plan. Rebar structures are tied and inspected for clear cover, and concrete is placed using continuous pour management and mechanical consolidation.[ 03 ]
Standing Water and Uncontrolled Site Drainage
THE RISK
Improper pad grading traps surface water around foundations, containment areas, and access roads. Standing water softens subgrades, undermines slab edges, erodes shoulders, and limits heavy vehicle access.SPC APPROACH
Pads, containment floors, and site perimeter areas are graded to specified slopes and elevations. Drainage swales, ditches, and aggregate surfaces are finished to move surface runoff away from foundations and active work zones.[ 04 ]
Secondary Containment That Does Not Hold
THE RISK
Containment slabs, perimeter walls, sumps, and joint details must function as a unified fluid barrier. Weak wall-to-slab joints, uncompacted sump subgrades, or improperly installed waterstops allow liquid leaks into surrounding soils.SPC APPROACH
Subgrades beneath containment areas are compacted and fine-graded. Forms, reinforcing steel, wall keyways, sumps, waterstops, and joint materials are installed according to IFC details before concrete is placed and finished.[ 05 ]
Concrete Foundations Built Outside Equipment Requirements
THE RISK
Misaligned anchor bolts, incorrect top-of-concrete elevations, misplaced blockouts, or out-of-square forms prevent equipment skids and vessels from setting properly, creating field modifications and schedule delays.SPC APPROACH
Foundations and embeds are laid out from primary project control points. Anchor bolts, sleeves, and embeds are secured within templates and verified for centerlines, elevation, projection, and squareness prior to and during concrete placement.[ 06 ]
Erosion and Access Failure Around the Finished Site
THE RISK
A sound concrete pad can still fail operationally if access roads, shoulders, and pad edges wash out under heavy haul trucks or rain events, exposing foundation edges and impeding maintenance access.SPC APPROACH
Backfill around structures is placed and compacted in controlled lifts. Aggregate base course is applied to access roads and traffic areas, with slopes, ditches, and pad edges finished for long-term site stability.— Request Pricing
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Send SPC your scope, current drawings, specifications, and site requirements. Our team will review the package, identify any missing information needed to define the work, and follow up regarding scope, schedule, and next steps.— Contact
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PHONE
(832) 683-7470
HQ
P.O. Box 782
Kermit, TX 79745
Kermit, TX 79745
HOURS
Mon–Fri · 08:00–17:00 CT
— Headquartered · Kermit, TX