Lower Granite Lock & Dam Spillway Pit Tag Monitoring System Installation

March 13, 2019

Overview

Installation of pit tag antenna system in spillway, transceiver data collection room, instrumentation and 480V distribution system.

	Client: Northbank Civil and Marine/USACE
	Location: Pomeroy, WA — Snake River
	Timeline: 2018-2020
	Divisions: Controls & Construction
	Value: $1,000,000

Category:

	Heavy Industrial Electrical Construction
	Hydro Maintenance

Industry Served:

	Hydroelectric & Hydropower

Area Served:

	Washington

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International Paper – Paper Machine Productivity Improvements

July 17, 2018

Overview

Olsson Industrial Electric served as the lead electrical and controls contractor for a >$100M capital improvement project, increasing production capacity by more than 40,000 tons of containerboard per year. The Olsson construction management team worked hand-in-hand with the customer to plan and execute a complex construction sequence, maximizing pre-outage construction opportunities, streamlining the outage construction schedule, and minimizing overtime costs. Installation, testing and commissioning was handled by a robust team of experienced Olsson electricians and controls technicians. Featuring more than 60 on-site during critical outages, the Olsson team completed this project with craftsman quality and zero safety incidents.

Scope

Extensive demo of existing systems. Installation, checkout, and commissioning of the following items:

One 4600 13 K/600 V transformer, two 1250 HP VFDs, one 450 HP VFD, and several smaller VFDs
Extensive temporary power upgrades (MCCs to be used for temporary power during outages)
New boiler port rodders, gas skids and start burners; New roll handling system; New winder safety system
Thirty-five PLCs and control panels built in-house by our UL-508 panel shop and installed on site
Numerous process control instruments

1,200 feet of cable tray, 34,000 feet of conduit and 280,000 feet of cabling
Engineering/Project Management for cable pull calcs, labor forcasting, work sequencing, etc.
One engineer specifically dedicated to recovery boiler commissioning

Highlights

No lost time, injuries or accidents
All work completed on or ahead of time and under budget
Over 60 personnel worked safely 24/7 during a 5-week shutdown

	Client: International Paper Company
	Location: Springfield, Oregon
	Timeline: 2015-2017
	Divisions: Construction, Controls & Engineering
	Value: > $6,250,000

Category:

	Heavy Industrial Electrical Construction
	Plant Automation
	Automation System Analysis

Industry Served:

	Pulp & Paper

Area Served:

	Oregon

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Superior Energy Arctic Challenger

May 20, 2018

Overview

In September of 2012, Olsson Industrial Electric completed a 10-month electrical installation project for Superior Energy’s Arctic Challenger. Olsson field crews installed, tested and commissioned nearly all of the electrical power distribution equipment for the vessel. Electricians worked around the clock to complete the project on time. Scheduling included a 4-month period of time in which 40 Olsson electricians worked seven, twelve-hours shifts.

Scope

480 V power distribution
Class I Division I and II electrical installation
Extensive instrumentation device calibration and installation
Instrumentation tubing installation
Cable tray design
24 VDC process control

Highlights

Zero safety incidents

	Client: Superior Energy
	Location: Bellingham, Washington
	Timeline: Completed September 2012
	Divisions: Construction, Controls & Engineering
	Value: $4,600,000

Category:

	Heavy Industrial Electrical Construction
	Power Distribution
	Power System Design & Analysis

Area Served:

	Washington

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Kapstone #11 Paper Machine HCR Refiner and ENP Press Project

May 20, 2018

Overview

In 2013, Olsson Industrial Electric completed a project for Kapstone involving a commissioning shutdown that required 48 electricians on a 24-hour schedule for 4 days.

Scope

13.8 kV power distribution
13.8 kV soft start
575 V switchgear
12,000 HP motor and control installation
Basler Field exiter enclosure
1,200 HP DC drives and motors
480 V MCC’s
Assemble and install PLC panels
575 VDC motor wiring
120 VAC control wiring
24 VDC control wiring
Communication infrastructure
Lighting system

Highlights

Zero safety incidents
Involved a commissioning shutdown that required 48 Electricians on a 24-hour schedule for four days

	Client: Kapstone
	Location: Longview, WA
	Timeline: 2012 – 2013
	Divisions: Electric, Engineering & Controls
	Value: $1,200,000

Category:

	Hydro Design
	Power Distribution
	Power System Design & Analysis
	Automation System Analysis

Industry Served:

	Pulp & Paper

Area Served:

	Washington

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Seneca Sawmill Co-Gen Facility

May 18, 2018

Overview

Olsson Industrial Electric was hired to complete the electrical installation of Seneca Sawmill’s Co-Generation facility located in Eugene, OR.

Scope

Installed 15 kV plant-wide distribution
480 VAC MCC installation in the following locations: Truck Dump Area, Fuel Handling and Storage System, and Co-Gen building
PLC/Control System installation in the following locations: Truck Dump Area, Fuel Handling and Storage System, and Co-Gen building
Documented and rewired controls on 19 MW generator
Installed a plant-wide lighting system

Highlights

Zero safety incidents

	Client: Seneca Sawmill Company
	Location: Eugene, Oregon
	Timeline: 2010
	Divisions: Construction & Controls
	Value: $2,600,000

Category:

	Heavy Industrial Electrical Construction
	Plant Automation
	Power Distribution
	Power System Design & Analysis

Industry Served:

	Timber & Forest Products

Area Served:

	Oregon

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ATI Intermediate Work Cell

May 18, 2018

Overview

Olsson Industrial Electric completed a project to install a conveyor storage and robot work cell system in the ATI Titanium Foundry in Albany, Oregon. This project involved concept design, engineering and installation of a storage conveyor and robot work cell to process parts through the foundry mold process. The robot work cell was designed to process parts through a slurry dip, sand operation and transfer finished parts to the storage conveyor.

Olsson was the general contractor for this project and was responsible for all engineering (structural, electrical and mechanical) and construction of the system. The Olsson project management team coordinated five subcontractors to facilitate a complete system design from concept to production operation. The system was implemented with the latest controls equipment (Allen Bradley, ABB, Ignition SCADA and Fanuc Robots).

Scope

Developed system concept to meet customer process requirements
Concept system with simulation software (Simu8) to provide realistic simulated system performance
Olsson developed a team of subcontractors to provide a robust design to accomplish requirements from concept
Management of project to deliver on milestones, budget, and tasks required to implement the design
Provided engineering and construction for electrical components and software needed to run the system
Managed subcontractors to deliver design and engineering for mechanical, structural, and construction of the system
Worked with the customer to facilitate construction schedules to minimize current production impact during installation
Coordinated design and engineering between multiple subcontractors to provide the conveyor system which would store, dry (airflow around parts) and transfer parts between different robotic clips

Highlights

Managed installation of Fancu M-2000iA/900L Robot.
System in full production two days before scheduled production date.

	Client: ATI
	Location: Albany, Oregon
	Timeline: September 2014 – November 2015
	Divisions: Construction, Controls & Engineering
	Value: $3,155,000

Category:

	Heavy Industrial Electrical Construction
	SCADA Systems Programming

Industry Served:

	Metal & Recycling

Area Served:

	Oregon

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Greenberry Cosmo Specialty Fibers Paper Mill Start-Up

May 18, 2018

Overview

Olsson Industrial Electric completed a project in the spring of 2012 that included the start-up and commissioning of a paper mill that had been shuttered for the past five years. Due to a compressed construction schedule, the Olsson field crew worked around the clock in order to complete the project. The project featured 24-hour staffing.

Scope

Replaced 2,478 total instruments
Inspected conduit and fittings, and repaired any issues found
Instruments were tested for functionality and to verify information to PLC or DCS
Damaged instruments and wires were repaired or replaced
250 process critical instruments were bench calibrated, the remaining 2,228 were field calibrated
Performed point check for all I/O points and DCS loops
Made PLC, HMI, and DCS programming changes as needed for the new owner’s process
Repaired or replaced PLC, HMI, and DCS as needed
Replaced 1,163 total motors
MCC buckets were inspected and cleaned, and repaired any issues found
Meggered all motors, and replaced or repaired any issues found
Bumped each motor to verify rotation
Medium Voltage Switch Gear was inspected, cleaned and tested
Transformers and breakers were tested, and all issues were repaired or replaced

Highlights

Zero safety incidents

	Client: Greenberry Industrial
	Location: Cosmopolis, Washington
	Timeline: 2012
	Divisions: Construction, Controls & Engineering
	Value: $4,000,000

Category:

	Hydro Design
	Power System Design & Analysis
	Automation System Analysis

Industry Served:

	Pulp & Paper

Area Served:

	Washington

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Bonneville Dam Station Service Improvements

May 18, 2018

Overview

In October of 2011, Olsson Industrial Electric completed a prime contract to upgrade the Station Service electrical systems at the Bonneville Lock and Dam. Improvements included: the replacement of three double ended 480 V substations, associated medium voltage cabling, integration with GFE transformer and controls, high resistance ground systems, and panel boards. Additionally, this project included the application of temporary power sources to ensure continued power plant operations during all construction and commissioning phases.

Scope

Removed existing 480 V switchgear lineups
Designed, supplied and installed new 480 V switchgear lineups
Installed transformers and addition of air terminal chambers for double ended substations
Analyzed, designed and installed surge capacitators
Replaced 13.8 kV feeders
Installed and integrated remote operating panels
Installed and programmed digital protective device relays and automatic transfer controls
Supplied remote racking devices and training on new switchgear

Highlights

Zero safety incidents while working in an energized power production facility
“Outstanding” performance rating from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

	Client: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
	Location: Cascade Locks, Oregon
	Timeline: October 2011 – March 2013
	Divisions: Construction, Controls & Engineering
	Value: $4,600,000

Category:

	Heavy Industrial Electrical Construction
	Hydro Design
	Hydro Maintenance

Industry Served:

	Hydroelectric & Hydropower

Area Served:

	Oregon

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Seneca Sawmill Dimension Kilns Electric Installation

March 1, 2018

Overview

In May of 2015, Olsson Industrial Electric initiated a mill expansion project for Seneca Sawmill in Eugene, Oregon. The expansion included multiple additions and upgrades. New dimension kilns were one of the expansion’s projects. OS Engineering provided controls integration and electrical design oversight. Olsson Construction Crews furnished and installed conduit, wiring and miscellaneous electrical hardware required for full operation of the new kilns.

Scope

Furnished and installed conduit and cabling to support the new kilns
Provided detailed one-line drawings, submittal reviews and as-built documentation
Installed owner furnished PDCs for the new dimension kiln boilers, planer mill, and compressor/sorter/stacker

Highlights

Zero safety incidents

	Client: Seneca Sawmill Company
	Location: Eugene, Oregon
	Timeline: 2015 – 2016
	Division: Construction & Engineering
	Value: $292,000

Category:

	Heavy Industrial Electrical Construction
	Plant Automation
	Power System Design & Analysis

Industry Served:

	Timber & Forest Products

Area Served:

	Oregon

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McNary Lock & Dam Station Service Improvements

March 1, 2018

Overview

In May of 2014, Olsson Industrial Electric was awarded a prime contract to modernize the station service electrical distribution system at the McNary Lock and Dam – a four year effort to replace nearly all of the existing 4160 V Station Service equipment. Construction began with two iso-phase bus taps feeding new 15 kV switchgear assemblies for redundant distribution to new 480 V substations. Twenty-eight 4160 V governor oil pumps will be rewound to 480 V for compatibility with the new station service distribution.

Ultimately, the modernization will convert the entire powerhouse to a redundant 480 V system. With the majority of new equipment installed in green field locations, the new system can be commissioned and energized in advance to minimize outages and disruptions to the plant. OS Engineering and Olsson Controls will provide significant support throughout the project making this a complete team effort.

Scope

Remove nearly all existing 4160 V components
Install seven 15 kV and five 480 V switchgear lineups
Install 12 high resistance grounds and two 15 kV CLRs
Install two 4.16/13.8 kV 5MVA transformers, ten 13.8 kV/480 V transformers, one 13.8 V/12.47 kV 750 kA PSJ transformer, a 13.8 kV/480 V 1000 kVA transformer, two 13.8 kV/480 V 500 kVA transformers and two 480 V/208Y-120 V 225 kVA transformers
Install thirteen 480 V AC MCCs
Install 7 main unit switchboards

Highlights

Design and implement temporary power solutions for continuity of powerhouse operations

	Client: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
	Location: Umatilla, Oregon
	Timeline: May 2014 – Current
	Divisions: Construction, Controls & Engineering
	Value: $35,000,000

Category:

	Heavy Industrial Electrical Construction
	Hydro Design
	Hydro Maintenance
	Power Distribution

Industry Served:

	Hydroelectric & Hydropower

Area Served:

	Oregon

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