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Keep critical plant running.

Our engineers come from the power-station floor. From a 3am breakdown to a full station outage, EMC Elite plans, resources and delivers the work safely, on programme and fully documented.

  • ISO 9001:2015
  • ISO 45001:2018
  • Achilles UVDB qualified
Gas engines and pipework in an industrial power plant engine hall

Certified, audited
and approved

  • ISO 9001:2015Quality management
  • ISO 45001:2018Health & safety
  • Achilles UVDBUtilities supplier qualified
  • Avetta · SSIPContractor safety
  • ISNetworldContractor member
  • CCNSG & IOSHSafety-trained teams

01What we do

One partner for mechanical, electrical and project delivery.

From a single pump-motor overhaul to a complete power-station outage, you get one accountable team that plans, resources, delivers and documents every scope.

  • 02

    Outages & shutdowns

    Major outages, prime-mover and balance-of-plant scopes. Planned in MS Project, supervised on site, resourced for peak activity and closed out with witness and hold points at every critical stage.

    • Outage planning
    • Supervision
    • QA documentation
    Plan an outage
  • 03

    Mechanical engineering

    Pumps and rotating equipment, valves, heat exchangers, HRSG tube leaks and gas & steam turbine outage scopes. In-situ seal changes through to full overhauls in our Essex workshop.

    • Pumps & alignment
    • Valves
    • Turbines
    • Workshop overhauls
    Discuss a mechanical scope
  • 04

    Electrical engineering

    LV and HV systems to 6.6 kV: switchgear, HV motors, generators, actuators, trace heating and BS 7671 installations. Inspected, tested, maintained and fault-found.

    • Switchgear
    • HV motors
    • Generators
    • BS 7671
    Discuss an electrical scope
  • 05

    Condition monitoring & testing

    See failures coming. Thermography, transformer oil sampling, motor testing, battery SG analysis and generator risk evaluation, turned into clear, risk-based maintenance advice.

    • Thermography
    • Oil analysis
    • Motor testing
    Book a condition survey
  • 06

    Projects, design & resourcing

    Conceptual design, steelwork and platforms, new installations and equipment upgrades. Managed end to end by our project managers, or resourced with experienced engineers when you need more hands.

    • Project management
    • Design
    • Labour supply
    Scope a project

02Why EMC Elite

Built on the power-station floor.

Our workforce was recruited from power stations. They've worked the permits, run the outages and taken the 3am call when a unit tripped, so they understand your plant, your pressures and your safety culture from the inside.

That's the difference between a contractor who turns up and a partner who takes ownership.

  • Insider experience

    Ex-power-station engineers who know prime movers, balance of plant and permit-to-work culture first-hand.

  • Safety you can measure

    Near misses, site inspections, PPE checks and toolbox talks are tracked as KPIs and owned at board level.

  • Quality you can audit

    ISO 9001 systems, MS Project programmes and quality documentation with witness and hold points at critical stages.

  • One accountable team

    Mechanical, electrical and project management under one roof, backed by our own workshop in Essex.

Two engineers in hard hats testing an electrical panel with a multimeter

“To provide responsive, safe and trusted solutions with the highest-quality, most dependable and cost-effective outcomes.”

The EMC Elite mission
  • 24/7Breakdown support, every day of the year
  • 205 MWGenerator stator rewind led by EMC engineers
  • 6.6 kVHV switchgear and motor capability
  • 30+ yrsElectrical engineering experience at the helm

03Sectors

Trusted where downtime is measured in megawatts.

We work wherever critical rotating plant and electrical systems can't afford to stop.

Gas turbine engine package with pipework and instrumentation
From gas turbines and generators to pumps, drives and switchgear, if it's critical to output, we maintain it.
  • Power generation

    CCGT, CHP and conventional power stations: major outages, prime movers, generators and balance of plant.

    Typical workGenerator inspections · GT borescopes · Cooling water systems

  • Oil, gas & petrochemical

    Shutdowns, rotating equipment, valves and electrical maintenance in high-hazard, permit-controlled environments.

    Typical workPump overhauls · Valve repacks · Trace heating

  • Utilities

    Pumps, motors and electrical systems for the networks communities rely on every day.

    Typical workHV motors · Pump alignment · Switchgear

  • Aggregates & quarrying

    Heavy drive trains and gearing kept aligned, maintained and productive.

    Typical workLaser alignment · Gear couplings · Breakdowns

  • Process & manufacturing

    Planned and reactive mechanical and electrical support for plants that run around the clock.

    Typical workPlanned maintenance · Breakdown cover · LTSAs

04Recent work

Proof, not promises.

A snapshot of the critical assets our engineers have inspected, overhauled and returned to service.

  • Electrical01

    205MW

    Generator stator rewind

    Experienced EMC engineers led the rewind of a 205 MW air-cooled generator following a stator-winding failure.

    Power generation

  • Electrical02

    850kW

    HV cooling-water motor recovered

    Investigation and overhaul of a 6.6 kV induction motor. We found and repaired a core fault, replaced the bearings, tested it and returned it to service.

    Cooling water systems

  • Electrical03

    6.6kV

    Switchgear maintenance & testing

    Planned maintenance of 6.6 kV switchgear and testing of external devices, alongside bus bar testing during outages.

    HV systems

  • Mechanical04

    GTBorescope

    Gas turbine inspections

    Borescope inspections, project management and repairs, with casing plugs, IGVs and plenum entries prepared by our own team.

    Power generation

  • Mechanical05

    7Cylinder

    2-stroke CHP engine outage

    Outage maintenance on a seven-cylinder, two-stroke CHP engine, including inspection and overhaul of the cylinder liners.

    CHP

  • Mechanical06

    CWPlant

    Cooling-water plant decommissioning

    Extraction of primary and secondary cooling-water pumps for site dewatering, permanent isolation and decommissioning.

    Power generation

Got a similar asset or scope?

Talk to an engineer

24/7 breakdown line

Plant down right now?
Skip the form.

Call any time, day or night. We'll mobilise experienced mechanical and electrical field service engineers to your site.

Call our engineers01268 766788

05How we work

From first call to final handover.

A simple, documented process that keeps you in control at every stage.

  1. 01

    Talk to an engineer

    Call or send us your scope. You'll speak to someone who understands plant, not a call-centre script.

  2. 02

    Survey & scope

    We assess the asset and site, then agree the scope, method statements, RAMS and programme with you.

  3. 03

    Plan & mobilise

    MS Project programmes, competent resources and quality plans with witness and hold points at critical stages.

  4. 04

    Deliver & hand over

    Safe, supervised delivery with regular progress and budget updates, closed out with full QA documentation and reports.

06Safety & quality

Safety isn’t a slogan. It’s a KPI.

Health and safety is our number one priority, and it’s owned by our board of directors. Every engineer works to a structured H&S plan with KPI targets, and we bring in independent safety consultants whenever extra assurance is needed.

Tracked as KPIs on every job

  • Near misses
  • Site inspections
  • PPE inspections
  • Toolbox talks

Accreditations & memberships

ISO 9001:2015
Quality management systems for electrical, mechanical and control services.
ISO 45001:2018
Occupational health and safety management systems.
Achilles UVDB
Qualified for CCGT power stations, electrical and mechanical inspection and testing, installation, and maintenance and repair.
Avetta
Member, assessed under the SSIP agreement.
ISNetworld
Member contractor.
CCNSG & IOSH
Safety training for our engineers.

07Leadership

Led by engineers, not salespeople.

When you call EMC Elite, you deal with people who've done the job.

David Lewis

Electrical engineering · 30+ years

An electrical engineer with more than 30 years' experience across small and large projects in heavy industry: LV and HV installations, switchgear, motors and large generators.

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Jamie Herbert

Power, petrochemical & utilities

Years in operations and maintenance teams across petrochemical, power generation and utilities, and as an external OEM resource provider, mean Jamie knows exactly what clients need and expect.

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08FAQs

Straight answers.

The questions plant, maintenance and procurement teams ask us most.

Can't see your question?

01268 766788 sales@emcelite.com
Do you really offer 24/7 breakdown support?

Yes. Call 01268 766788 any time, day or night, and we'll mobilise experienced mechanical and electrical field service engineers to your site.

Can you manage a complete outage or shutdown?

Yes. We plan outages from conception through to completion: MS Project programmes, detailed work scopes, supervision, labour resources and quality documentation with witness and hold points at critical stages.

Can you supply engineers to support our own team?

Yes. We provide experienced mechanical and electrical engineers for high-activity periods such as outages and shutdowns, plus project managers to oversee work scopes.

What accreditations do you hold?

We're certified to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018, qualified on Achilles UVDB, and members of Avetta (SSIP) and ISNetworld. Our engineers receive CCNSG and IOSH safety training.

Do you offer long-term service agreements?

Yes. Alongside ad-hoc breakdown call-outs, we provide long-term service agreements (LTSAs) covering planned maintenance and support.

Can you refurbish equipment off site?

Yes. Equipment refurbishment and overhaul is carried out at our own workshop in West Horndon, Essex, as well as in situ on your site.

Which industries do you work in?

Power generation (including CCGT and CHP), oil, gas and petrochemical, utilities, aggregates and process plants.

Where are you based?

Our offices and workshop are at Unit 29, Horndon Industrial Park, Station Road, West Horndon, Essex CM13 3XL. Our field service engineers work on client sites across the UK.

Request a quote

Tell us about your plant.

Share your asset, scope or problem. An EMC engineer will review it and come back to you with next steps and a quote.

What happens next

  1. An engineer reviews your scope
  2. We call to talk it through
  3. You get a clear quote and programme

What do you need?

Urgent breakdown? Call 01268 766788, 24/7.

Careers

Ex-power-station? Bring your experience to EMC.

We're always keen to hear from experienced mechanical and electrical workshop and field service engineers.

Send us your CV