A plant turnaround is a highly-expensive planned period of regeneration in a plant or refinery. During this time, an entire part of the operation is shut down while the plant is inspected and revamped. Not only are the tools and labour required for executing a turnaround extremely expensive, but the revenue lost through shutting down […]
When it comes to dealing with sensitive construction operations like oil or gas lines, traditional methods often take much more time to use. They also often require significantly more space. As such, daylighting excavation has become of major interest to switch to. But what is daylighting excavation? Good question. We break down everything you need […]
Anytime anything goes wrong with sewage, it can easily turn a bad day into a much worse one. This is especially true if the thing that goes wrong is that you have to deal with a frozen septic tank. That might not sound so bad at first glance. Sure it’s frozen, but how does that […]
There are a lot of different tools that go into making buildings to stand for the test of time, but one often overlooked tool is the vacuum truck. Perfect for a wide variety of sensitive digging operations, hydro vacuum trucks can perform hydro excavation in Fort St. John and really any other city. What is Hydro excavation? […]
There are many methods of excavating land, but few are as non-destructive as vacuum excavation. Done through the use of vacuum trucks or “hydrovac” trucks, hydro excavation is a popular choice for sensitive digging operations. What is vacuum excavation used for and what even is a vacuum truck? We have the answers to those questions and more below. What Is Vacuum Excavation Used for and What […]
You’ve likely seen them around your city at one time like a high school friend you see every few years randomly in the grocery store, but for the most part, they generally go unnoticed. We’re talking about vacuum trucks. These vehicles are immensely important in crucial operations and transportation and even rescue situations. So if you’re wondering “what is a combo vac truck?” good news, we have the […]
When you first see the word “excavation” you might immediately associate it with an excavator, but there are other methods of excavation that can work much better. Hydro excavation trucks or “hydrovacs”, are one such method. Industrial hydrovac operations are perfect for precise excavation due to how a hydro excavation truck works. Unlike excavators that rely on metal blades, hydro excavation trucks use a high–pressure hose and vacuum combination to […]
Oil and gas are known for being hazardous, that’s why it’s vitally important when oilfield hauling is done it’s done so safely. Both of these resources are crucial to many different applications— from the gasoline industry to heating homes. The pipelines that run oil and gas to many different places in Canada need to be properly maintained to keep these applications going. Both resources are multi-million […]
Drain Cleaning and Ice Removal Using Steam Many industries come with a high risk of clogged drains. From facilities that rely on drains for the disposal of mop water to dry cleaners and laundromats, there’s potential for your drains to become clogged as chemicals, debris, and hair pour into them. Routine drain cleaning using our […]
Winter temperatures and a chilly environment can dramatically influence those who work in the elements. Northern Vac Services understands how winter can suddenly arrive in Fort St. John whether people are ready or not! Our industrial transport team takes working outside in freezing, icy and unpredictable conditions very seriously. We are on call 24/7, […]