Shutdowns · Turnarounds · Outages — Mountain West
Refinery Turnaround & Shutdown Staffing for the Wasatch Front
Refinery, mining, smelting and power outage staffing for Salt Lake City, Woods Cross, Magna and the Wasatch Front from Craftsman & Labor Solutions.
The market
Industrial outages in Salt Lake City
North of Salt Lake City, a cluster of refineries in North Salt Lake and Woods Cross supplies much of the intermountain region, while copper mining and smelting run west of the city around Magna and generation plants operate across the state. Wasatch Front outages are big for their region, and CLS brings travelling crews in to support them. Most of that refining is packed into a few miles of Davis County between North Salt Lake, Woods Cross and West Bountiful, so spring and fall turnarounds there tend to compete for the same craft labor.
How we staff Salt Lake City
Craftsman & Labor Solutions is headquartered in Aiken, SC. We do not keep a branch in Salt Lake City — 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 Salt Lake City
Refining
Refinery turnarounds in North Salt Lake and Woods Cross.
Mining & smelting
Concentrator, smelter and refinery outages west of the city.
Power generation
Generation outages across Utah.
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 Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City? Get on our call list →Questions
Salt Lake City shutdown staffing — FAQ
+Do you staff mining and smelter shutdowns in Utah?
Yes. Smelter and concentrator outages rely on welders, millwrights and support labor — all crafts CLS supplies.
+Can one crew work several refinery turnarounds in North Salt Lake and Woods Cross?
CLS plans the Davis County refinery cluster as one market. Where outage dates line up, crews can be scheduled across back-to-back jobs. That is confirmed case by case.
+Does Craftsman & Labor Solutions have an office in Salt Lake City?
No. CLS is headquartered in Aiken, South Carolina, and mobilizes shutdown, turnaround and outage crews to Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City?
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.