Rig operators face a daunting challenge repairing or applying protective coatings regardless of the weather. "There is a short season, usually between mid-May and mid-October, which essentially is the only time we can conduct exterior blasting and coating work," said Cec Cooper, senior project manager with Crosbie Salamis Ltd. in Newfoundland.
The company provides technical and managerial maintenance services to the energy, marine, and construction industries in Canada. As part of its services, the firm does surface preparation and applies protective coatings on offshore facilities.