Shutdowns · Turnarounds · Outages — Northeast
Shutdown & Turnaround Staffing for the Delaware Valley
Refinery, chemical, terminal and power outage staffing for Philadelphia and the Delaware River corridor, from Trainer and Chester to Paulsboro and Delaware City, from Craftsman & Labor Solutions.
The market
Industrial outages in Philadelphia & the Delaware Valley
The Delaware River below Philadelphia still carries working refineries at Trainer, Paulsboro and Delaware City, along with the Marcus Hook industrial complex, chemical and pharmaceutical plants, fuel terminals and generation stations. The corridor has fewer refineries than it once did, but the plants that remain run large planned outages, and sites in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware draw on one shared labor market. CLS mobilizes travelling crews into the Delaware Valley to support the contractors and plant teams running those outages.
How we staff Philadelphia & the Delaware Valley
Craftsman & Labor Solutions is headquartered in Aiken, SC. We do not keep a branch in Philadelphia & the Delaware Valley — 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 Philadelphia & the Delaware Valley
Refining
Refinery turnarounds along the Delaware River in PA, NJ and DE.
Chemical & pharmaceutical
Process plant shutdowns across the Delaware Valley.
Power & terminals
Generation outages and terminal maintenance along the river.
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 Philadelphia & the Delaware Valley 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 Philadelphia & the Delaware Valley? Get on our call list →Questions
Philadelphia & the Delaware Valley shutdown staffing — FAQ
+Do you cover New Jersey and Delaware from Philadelphia?
Yes. Paulsboro, Delaware City, Wilmington and the rest of the Delaware River corridor are one labor market, and CLS plans them together.
+Can you support outages in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware at the same time?
CLS plans the corridor as one labor market. Each site's own badging, training and access requirements are scoped job by job before a crew mobilizes.
+Does Craftsman & Labor Solutions have an office in Philadelphia & the Delaware Valley?
No. CLS is headquartered in Aiken, South Carolina, and mobilizes shutdown, turnaround and outage crews to Philadelphia & the Delaware Valley 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 Philadelphia & the Delaware Valley 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 Philadelphia & the Delaware Valley 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 Northeast
Other Northeast markets we mobilize to
Planning an outage in Philadelphia & the Delaware Valley?
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.