American LFP Cell Line

– Rigging and placement of over 300 pieces of equipment including conveyors, formation chambers, and racks.
– Mechanical installation and alignment of critical production machinery.
– Equipment storage and coordination of 1,270 containers/crates at an offsite warehouse for just-in-time delivery.
– Field retrofitting and seismic anchoring due to design discrepancies and equipment variations.

Project Metrics

– Crew Size: 20 – 80 (peak), averaging 60 during later stages.
– Duration: 7 months (Dec. 2024 – ongoing).
– Equipment Size Range: 100 lbs – 8,000 lbs.
– Work Schedule: 5–6 days per week, 10–12 hour shifts.
– Total Man Hours: ~50,000 with zero reportable incidents.

Challenges & Solutions

Challenges:

– Missing hardware and mislabeled crates due to prior disassembly.
– Design conflicts with existing seismic and structural requirements.
– Limited drawings, language barriers, and insufficient SME availability.

MEI Solutions:

– Fabricated or sourced missing parts to maintain installation pace.
– Implemented on-the-fly field retrofits with added supervision to ensure alignment and quality.
– Maintained strong communication with OEM SMEs and client teams despite the information gaps.

Safety & Quality

– Safety: 0 injuries and 0 equipment damage over ~50,000 work hours.
– Quality: Enhanced QC through additional supervision and proactive problem-solving when designs didn’t match field conditions.

Project Highlights

– Successfully executed major phases without relying on full sets of OEM blueprints.
– Coordinated logistics and installation across three distinct line areas while managing multiple equipment providers.
– Delivered on schedule despite challenging conditions and information gaps.