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Turnaround & Shutdown Staffing for Denver and the Front Range
Refinery, power and manufacturing outage staffing for Denver, Commerce City, Pueblo and the Front Range from Craftsman & Labor Solutions.
The market
Industrial outages in Denver
Colorado's Front Range carries a refinery complex in Commerce City, steelmaking in Pueblo, oil and gas processing across Weld County, and generation plants along the I-25 corridor. The region's labor pool is small for the size of its industrial work, so outages often lean on travelling crews. CLS mobilizes them into the Front Range. The work spreads along the I-25 corridor, from Adams and Weld counties and the DJ Basin gas fields down to Pueblo's rail mill, so CLS plans each Front Range crew around the specific site and its outage window.
How we staff Denver
Craftsman & Labor Solutions is headquartered in Aiken, SC. We do not keep a branch in Denver — we mobilize vetted crews from a nationwide network of trusted contractors, and the same headquarters team runs your project from the first scope call to the final shift. Travel is planned into the staging, which is why sharing dates early matters.
What runs here
Facilities we staff in Denver
Refining
Refinery turnarounds in Commerce City.
Steel & manufacturing
Mill and plant shutdowns in Pueblo and along I-25.
Oil, gas & power
Gas processing and generation outages across the Front Range.
Why CLS is different
People Who Stay Accountable
We do not hand you a list of names, send workers to the jobsite, and disappear. Every Denver shutdown is supported by two dedicated points of contact who stay involved, communicate with your team, and take ownership of the outcome alongside you.
A knowledgeable coordinator
Learns your scope, plans trades, headcount and shifts with you, and stages the crew before day one.
A hands-on on-site overseer
Involved in worker assignments and project progress on the ground — accountable for the crew, not signed up and gone.
Crafts we supply
The crew for your outage
- Welders
Structural and repair welding on equipment opened up during the outage.
- Millwrights
Pumps, compressors, rotating equipment, alignment and reassembly.
- Carpenters
Temporary structures, access, platforms and the carpentry that supports the work.
- Plumbers
Water, drain and utility piping work tied to the outage scope.
- General labor & helpers
Material handling, staging, housekeeping, fire and hole watch support, cleanup and demob.
Every worker is covered by CLS workers' comp and liability, briefed on site hazards, and backed by stop-work authority.
Travel for turnaround work in Denver? Get on our call list →Questions
Denver shutdown staffing — FAQ
+Do you staff outages in Pueblo and Greeley, not just Denver?
Yes. CLS plans the whole Front Range — Commerce City, Brighton, Greeley, Fort Collins and Pueblo.
+Do you staff steel mill outages in Pueblo?
Yes. CLS supplies welders, millwrights and support labor to contractors and plant teams for planned mill outages in Pueblo.
+Can you support gas processing plant turnarounds in the DJ Basin?
Yes. Gas processing and compression outages in Weld County and the DJ Basin are planned together with the rest of the Front Range.
+How early should we contact you about a spring turnaround?
As early as your dates and scope are firm. Travelling crews need travel planning, and earlier notice gives CLS more room to build the crew you need.
+Does Craftsman & Labor Solutions have an office in Denver?
No. CLS is headquartered in Aiken, South Carolina, and mobilizes shutdown, turnaround and outage crews to Denver and plants across the country. Every project is run by the same headquarters team — two dedicated points of contact who stay involved from the first scope call to the final shift.
+What trades can CLS supply for a Denver shutdown?
Welders, millwrights, carpenters, plumbers, and general labor and helpers for staging, material handling, fire and hole watch support, housekeeping and demob. Tell us the scope and we will build the craft mix and headcount with you.
+How far ahead should we plan a Denver turnaround with CLS?
As early as you have dates and a rough scope. Timelines depend on the trades, headcount and site requirements, so CLS quotes a specific plan per project rather than a blanket promise — and short-notice call-outs are handled the same way, honestly and quickly.
More of the Mountain West
Other Mountain West markets we mobilize to
Planning an outage in Denver?
Tell us the scope and dates — your coordinator will stage the crew. Skilled trades who travel for outage work can get on our call list, too.