Business Details
26 Years
experience
Trusted Engineering Solutions in Metairie, LA
Founded in 2000, our firm specializes in engineering, design, and inspection services tailored to the petrochemical industry. With decades of combined experience, our team of seasoned engineers and inspectors delivers practical solutions to complex reliability challenges. Our approach prioritizes hiring professionals with direct plant experience, ensuring we understand the operational demands our clients face daily.We are committed to building long-term client relationships by providing cost-effective, technically sound support across project lifecycles. Our services span from routine maintenance to advanced finite element analysis, leveraging cutting-edge technology to inform critical decisions.
Services
Turnaround Planning
Plant Engineering
Specialty Inspections
Personnel Recruiting
Virtual Reality
Reverse Engineering
Scanning Services
Motion Amplification
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialized petrochemical industry experience.
- Our team includes engineers with direct plant operations expertise.
- We provide integrated inspection-to-engineering solutions under one roof.
- Our turnaround specialists have 15-20+ years of field experience.
- We utilize advanced technologies like finite element analysis and motion amplification.
Associations and certifications
- National Board of Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspections
Services
Turnaround Planning
Our turnaround planning experts with 15-20+ years of experience deliver comprehensive support for petrochemical facility shutdowns. We combine advanced technology with field-tested methodologies to optimize scheduling, resource allocation, and execution efficiency. Our integrated approach ensures seamless coordination between inspection findings and engineering solutions during critical maintenance periods.
Plant Engineering
Leveraging decades of plant operations experience, we provide practical engineering solutions for day-to-day maintenance and capital projects. Our team specializes in resolving reliability challenges through equipment retrofits, process optimization, and mechanical integrity assessments tailored to refinery operations.
Specialty Inspections
We offer API-certified inspections (510, 570, 653) with direct access to analytical engineers for immediate problem-solving. Our National Board-authorized 'R' symbol repair services ensure compliance with strict mechanical integrity standards for pressure vessels and piping systems.
Personnel Recruiting
Our in-house recruiting team identifies top engineering talent and technical specialists for temporary or permanent placements. We focus on experienced professionals with expertise in mechanical, chemical, and civil engineering disciplines for project-based or maintenance needs.
Finite Element Analysis
We perform advanced finite element analysis to assess structural integrity and mechanical behavior under operational stresses. This technology enables us to predict equipment performance, optimize designs, and ensure safe operation for critical assets like distillation towers and pressure vessels.
People
Joe Brinz
CEO & Co-Founder
With extensive refinery engineering experience, Joe founded EIS to address industry-specific reliability challenges. He leads our team of experienced professionals dedicated to delivering practical engineering solutions.
Todd Jeanne
Inspections Division Manager
Todd oversees our inspection services, ensuring compliance with API standards and coordinating engineering support for complex inspection findings.
Hope Perkins
Inspection Office Administrator
Hope manages administrative operations for our inspection division, ensuring smooth coordination between clients and field personnel.
Questions
What industries does EIS primarily serve?
EIS specializes in the petrochemical industry, providing engineering and inspection services for refineries and related facilities.
Do you offer turnaround planning services?
Yes, our turnaround team has 15-20+ years of experience in planning and executing petrochemical facility turnarounds.
What certifications do your inspectors hold?
Our inspectors hold API certifications (510, 570, 653), CWI/SCWI, and NACE qualifications.
Can you handle complex engineering analyses?
Yes, we perform finite element analysis, fitness-for-service assessments, and structural integrity evaluations for critical equipment.
Do you provide temporary technical personnel?
Yes, we recruit and deploy experienced engineers, inspectors, and maintenance specialists for project-based or turnaround needs.
