Patrick Mechanical Ltd. served as the mechanical general contractor for the Calabrian SO₂ Clean Plant in Timmins, Ontario, the first facility of its kind in Canada. This full-scope turnkey project ran over the course of 8 months, involving the fabrication and installation of a next-generation sulfur dioxide (SO₂) plant.
We led all sub-trades, including civil, electrical, refrigeration, insulation, and non-destructive examination (NDE). At peak activity, the site had 80 skilled tradespeople, working with precision to meet performance, safety, and compliance benchmarks.
Challenges at the Calabrian SO2 Clean Plant
One of the most complex aspects of this project was adapting a plant design originally intended for Port Neches, Texas, to meet the extreme winter conditions of Northern Ontario. Along with environmental considerations, the project demanded:
- A compressed construction timeline
- Strict quality control expectations
- Coordination across multiple sub-trades
To meet these challenges, Patrick Mechanical implemented:
- Robust time and material tracking
- Optimized shift rotations to enhance site productivity
- Clear and proactive QA/QC communication with all stakeholders
Results & Impact
Thanks to strong project management and collaboration, we delivered the project ahead of schedule and above quality expectations. Outcomes included:
- Elevated QA/QC documentation standards
- Streamlined workflows across disciplines
- A seamless project closeout process with no safety incidents
This project became a benchmark for how Patrick Mechanical approaches complex builds, emphasizing performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Lasting Value
The Calabrian SO₂ Clean Plant not only set a new industry standard, it also transformed our internal approach to quality assurance, planning, and operational execution. Lessons from this build continue to shape our work across Northern Ontario’s industrial and chemical sectors.
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