Shutdowns · Turnarounds · Outages — Gulf Coast
Turnaround Staffing for Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana
Turnaround and outage crews for Lake Charles, Sulphur, Westlake and Cameron Parish from Craftsman & Labor Solutions — vetted trades, accountable leadership.
The market
Industrial outages in Lake Charles
Calcasieu Parish — Lake Charles, Sulphur and Westlake — is a heavy refining and petrochemical corridor, and neighboring Cameron Parish has become one of the country's LNG export centers. Construction and maintenance demand in Southwest Louisiana has repeatedly outrun the local workforce, especially after storm seasons. CLS brings in vetted travelling trades so your outage is staffed on your schedule rather than the market's. Across SWLA, from the Calcasieu Ship Channel and the I-10 plants around Sulphur and Westlake down to Hackberry and the Cameron Parish coast, CLS mobilizes the crew to the site and stays with the project through demob.
How we staff Lake Charles
Craftsman & Labor Solutions is headquartered in Aiken, SC. We do not keep a branch in Lake Charles — 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 Lake Charles
Refining & petrochemical
Refinery and chemical plant turnarounds across Sulphur and Westlake.
LNG export
Liquefaction trains and terminal maintenance in Calcasieu and Cameron Parishes.
Storm recovery & restart
Post-storm restarts where plants need crews fast and at scale.
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 Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles? Get on our call list →Questions
Lake Charles shutdown staffing — FAQ
+Do you support Lake Charles plants after a hurricane?
Yes. Post-storm restarts are outage work, and CLS staffs them the same way — scope, stage, mobilize and stay involved. Tell us what is damaged and what trades you need, and we will tell you honestly what we can field and when.
+Do you staff LNG plant outages in Cameron and Calcasieu Parishes?
Yes, with the crafts CLS supplies: welders, millwrights, carpenters, plumbers, and general labor and helpers. We do not staff pipefitters, electricians or instrument technicians, and we say so up front so you can plan those crafts elsewhere.
+Do Lake Charles sites require TWIC or safety council cards?
Many do, and requirements vary by site. Share the site's credential and training requirements at the scope call. CLS staffs to those requirements.
+Does Craftsman & Labor Solutions have an office in Lake Charles?
No. CLS is headquartered in Aiken, South Carolina, and mobilizes shutdown, turnaround and outage crews to Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles 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 Gulf Coast
Other Gulf Coast markets we mobilize to
Planning an outage in Lake Charles?
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.