Optimise efficiency with expert Turnaround and Shutdown solutions

Optimising operations, transforming downtime into high performance. 

In the energy sector, we understand that timely and efficient Turnarounds and Shutdowns are crucial for maintaining operational excellence and minimising downtime. At Aurex Constructors, we understand the significant impact these processes have on your business. Our innovative cradle-to-grave approach is designed to minimise these disruptions and lessen the impact. Our expert team prioritises safety, precision and cost-effectiveness, we meet your performance, and deadline needs to ensure your operations are run at peak performance. 

Turnarounds

Precision: Maximising efficiencies

Upstream & Midstream Oil & Gas

Processing Plants

Downstream Strorage Facilities

Thermal Power

Paper & Pulp

Refineries

Strategic Turnaround and Shutdown Management for Enhanced Operational Success

Tailored solutions: Expertise that delivers peak performance

We leverage decades of expertise, knowledge, and experience to craft Turnaround and Shutdown services that precisely address our customers’ needs. From meticulous planning and strategy development to flawless execution, we are dedicated to continually refining our systems to meet and exceed performance and operational requirements. 

Cradle-to-grave Turnaround methodology

Gate 1

Basic planning & prep

^ Plan for plan
^ Cost proposal
^ Basic logistics

Gate 2

Detailed planning

^ Site establishment
^ Detailed scope ID
^ Strategy development
 – HSE
 – QA/QC
 – HR/IR

Gate 3

Pre-shut preparation

^ Pre-fabrication
^ Sub-contractor implementation
^ Schedule freeze/ review
^ Readiness review
^ Equipment mobilisation
^ Labour mobilisation

Gate 4

Turnaround execution

^ Daily reporting
^ Management of change

Gate 5

Start-up & handover

^ Start-up support
^ Post shutdown review
^ Productivity Safety
^ Schedule performance
^ Cost control
^ Close out report
^ Demobilisation

The Sectors We Work In

Oil and Gas

We combine decades of expertise and experience to design and develop a full spectrum of offerings that talk to the needs of this sector. From early scope development to planning, preparation and project execution, we work tirelessly to streamline our systems and processes and optimise our service offering.

Mining & Metallurgy

We understand the complexities that come with executing projects in this sector. Our expertise covers a wide range of commodities that include coal, graphite, nickel and aluminium. We work hard to apply a global approach that can be executed locally to minimise complexity and ensure project performance and success.

Renewable Energy

We pride ourselves on being leaders in the renewable power sector and to date have installed 560 MW of clean power across South Africa. Our experienced team has a reputation for performance and excellence, especially in the delivery of new installations, refurbishments and maintenance of PV solar plants. We are focused on ensuring that your renewable energy projects are delivered safely, to the right technical specifications and on time.

Conventional Thermal Energy

With a keen understanding of the demands of the conventional thermal energy sector, Aurex Constructors is dedicated to delivering tailored solutions that address the unique challenges of this industry. From initial planning stages to project execution, our team leverages years of expertise to streamline processes and optimise service offerings. Whether it’s in the design and development of new facilities or the refurbishment of existing ones, we are committed to ensuring project performance and success while meeting the stringent standards of the conventional thermal energy sector.

Aurex Constructors projects

Construction
Customer: Sasol Secunda

Construction, Turnarounds & Maintenance
Customer: Sasol
Renewable energy
Customer: Scatec
Turnarounds & Maintenance
Customer: Natref Refinery Sasolburg

What our customers say

Pieter van Rooyen

Construction Manager at Hatch

What a pleasure to work with guys like these! Thank you for your commitment and effort that you always show!. It has been 2 years without a LTI, that alone tells a great tale! Congratulations

Richard McDougall

Capital Projects Team Manager at Astron Energy (Pty) Ltd

I would like to give the project team credit for the work done on the SOXEC related project. The team really stood up and demonstrated a great approach and attitude, which definitely drove the positive outcome.

Tshipuliso Tshibubudze

T & I Senior Manager at Natref

I would like to extend my appreciation to the Aurex project team for the work which was done during the 2024 Natref shutdown. The effort which was put in to complete the work and save cost by the team, who did their best to absorb the pressure of extra scope with their tireless effort and hard work to get things done, and do it safely, grant my gratitude.

Shivaan Sunderlall

Sasol Area Manager, SCC Hot side

I would just like to express my gratitude for the support I received in the current SCC shutdown. From the word go, we experienced high quality service. This included proper Covid compliance, up to date feedback, team on the floor that drove activities, stakeholder management, effective handovers and in a nut shell an incorporation of the Aurex team with my team. Our production foreman, technicians and process engineers were glad to work with a professional outfit like Aurex. I received positive feedback from my entire team.

Pieter Ebertsöhn

Quality Manager at Intertek Industry Services South Africa

I would like to commend the project team on the cleanliness of their workshop and general housekeeping activities. In comparison with other facilities, yours is fantastic. It has also been a while since I’ve visited a facility where the team works together so well and is able to effortlessly execute an inspection.

Noel Muller

Senior Production Manager at Sasol Synfuels Operations

Shutdown operations are complex and require a dedicated team, which the project team delivers on. The team is focused on ensuring that all shutdown operations were managed efficiently, effectively, and safely even in harsh conditions. The team is dedicated, passionate and delivers on quality and excellence. We appreciate all the hard work and how they understood our requirements and restraints and how they worked around them to ensure the successful and professional execution of work.

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What our customers say

Linden Emmerson
Linden Emmerson
Area Manager for Mechanical Solvents at Sasol Solvents
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I want to extend my thanks to the project team for the hard work and dedication that went into the AAA Clean-Out Turnaround project, which was a resounding success. Although there were challenges, long hours and cold conditions the project was handled exceptionally by your team and your efforts have not gone unnoticed.
Pieter Van Rooyen
Pieter Van Rooyen
Construction Manager at Hatch
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I want to thank the project team for the excellent performance, hard work and determination that they put into achieving the RFC on the C-West line. I commend the manner in which the project was executed. Your company spirit, passion and dedication is evident in your project approach, and the results speak for themselves. I have no doubt that the remaining projects will be handled in the same manner.
John Millineux
John MillineuxArea Manager at Sasol Synfuels Operations
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As the Company's client, you are part of the team. This business can turn a challenge into an opportunity by pulling together with their clients, ensuring that projects are completed safely, even in the toughest conditions. The quality of work, responsibility to ensure the safety of all involved is always at the forefront of everything they do. We want to thank the project team for their hard work and determination, for working with us as a team and ensuring that there is always open and transparent communication.
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