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Refinery Turnaround & Plant Outage Crews for St. Louis and the Metro East
Refinery, chemical, steel and power outage staffing for St. Louis and the Metro East — Wood River, Granite City, Sauget — from Craftsman & Labor Solutions.
The market
Industrial outages in St. Louis
Across the Mississippi from St. Louis, the Metro East carries a large refinery in Wood River and Roxana, steel and steel processing in Granite City and a chemical complex in Sauget. On the Missouri side, generation plants and manufacturing run along both rivers. CLS mobilizes crews to both sides of the river for planned turnarounds and outages. From the River Bend down through the American Bottom, refinery, chemical and steel outages on the Illinois side often run alongside generation work on the Missouri side. CLS plans travelling crews for both sides of the river.
How we staff St. Louis
Craftsman & Labor Solutions is headquartered in Aiken, SC. We do not keep a branch in St. Louis — 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 St. Louis
Refining
Refinery turnarounds in Wood River and Roxana.
Chemicals & steel
Chemical plant and mill outages in Sauget and Granite City.
Power generation
Generation outages along the Mississippi and Missouri rivers.
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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis? Get on our call list →Questions
St. Louis shutdown staffing — FAQ
+Do you cover the Illinois side of the St. Louis market?
Yes. Wood River, Roxana, Hartford, Granite City and Sauget — the Metro East — are a core part of the St. Louis market.
+Do you work on sites in Southwestern Illinois with specific labor terms?
Every site's labor terms are different. Tell us yours during scoping, and we'll say plainly whether CLS is the right fit before anything is committed.
+Does Craftsman & Labor Solutions have an office in St. Louis?
No. CLS is headquartered in Aiken, South Carolina, and mobilizes shutdown, turnaround and outage crews to St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 Midwest
Other Midwest markets we mobilize to
Planning an outage in St. Louis?
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.