DIVISION 04
INDUSTRIAL DIVISION
LOAD CENTERS, SWITCHGEAR, MOTOR CONTROLS · HEAVY ELECTRICAL FOR INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES
DIVISION OVERVIEW
WHAT WE DELIVER
Industrial electrical systems do not tolerate uncertainty. A failed motor starter idles a production line. A switchgear failure shuts down an entire facility. A missed maintenance interval becomes a catastrophic arc flash event. Lightning Mobile Electric's Industrial Division handles load centers, switchgear, motor control centers, variable frequency drives, and backup power for manufacturing plants, refineries, chemical facilities, and distribution centers — with the technical depth and safety discipline that industrial environments demand. Our crews hold hazardous location certifications, maintain current NFPA 70E qualifications, and execute work under signed Method of Procedure with production teams. We measure success in uptime.
DIVISION SCOPE
SCOPE OF SERVICE
LOAD CENTERS & SWITCHGEAR
Main distribution panels, sub-panels, automatic transfer switches, and bus duct systems for industrial facilities.
READ MOREMOTOR CONTROLS
Starters, variable frequency drives, soft starters, motor control centers, and control circuit troubleshooting.
READ MOREBACKUP POWER
Generator installation, UPS systems, and automatic transfer switch integration for critical operations.
READ MOREPRODUCTION LINE POWER
Circuit installation and modification for manufacturing equipment, conveyors, and automation systems.
READ MOREHAZARDOUS LOCATIONS
Classified area electrical work for refineries, chemical plants, and facilities with explosive atmospheres.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Scheduled thermal imaging, torque checks, and breaker testing programs to prevent unplanned downtime.
HOW WE WORK
TECHNICAL APPROACH
CRITICAL POWER CONTINUITY
Industrial electrical systems are measured in dollars per minute. Our design approach prioritizes zero-downtime maintenance. We stage work around production schedules, employ concurrent maintenance protocols, and coordinate with plant safety teams. Switchgear upgrades, motor starter replacements, and VFD installations happen under live-load transfer or during planned production windows.
HAZARDOUS LOCATION EXPERTISE
Refineries and chemical plants operate under strict NEC Article 500-506 classified area rules. Our teams hold current Class I Div 1/2 certification and understand the electrical design constraints of explosive atmospheres. We install only listed equipment, maintain detailed hazard documentation, and coordinate with plant engineering on design changes.
ASSET MONITORING & PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE
We deploy infrared thermography and power quality measurement across critical equipment — transformers, switchgear, motor starters, bearings. Trending this data enables predictive maintenance: we can forecast bearing failures, detect winding degradation, and identify loose terminations months before catastrophic failure. This intelligence drives capital planning and prevents production line stoppages.
TRUSTED BY FORTUNE 500 AND NATIONAL ACCOUNTS
SPECIALIZED EXPERTISE
REFINERY ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
COMPLIANCE & CERTIFICATION
NEC Article 500-506 hazardous location classification, API 500/505 standards, and full NFPA compliance. All work certified by Class I Div 1/2 qualified electricians with documented hazard area expertise.
SKILL & EXPERTISE
Specialized technicians trained in intrinsically safe design, listed equipment installation, and hazardous area troubleshooting. We understand process safety systems, emergency shutdown circuits, and tie-in coordination with plant control systems.
CONTROLS & INSTRUMENTATION
DCS integration, safety instrumented systems (SIS), process interlock wiring, and critical sensor circuits. We coordinate with automation engineers and maintain strict documentation of all critical control circuits.
24/7 EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Round-the-clock dispatch for unplanned outages. Our teams arrive equipped to diagnose and stabilize critical systems, coordinate with your safety team, and execute repairs under live-load conditions when necessary.
ECONOMICAL DESIGN
We balance capital cost, operational safety, and maintenance burden. Our design philosophy prioritizes standardized components, minimal redundancy where safe, and strategic use of automation to reduce long-term labor and energy costs.
THE PPP METHOD
PLANNING · PROCUREMENT · PRODUCTION
PLANNING
Site audits, electrical surveys, load analysis, and clean documentation so Service Coordinators land the right decision at the front end. No surprises in the field.
PROCUREMENT
Whether we supply material or the customer does, we give technical support every step of the way. Right part, right place, on-time — no exceptions.
PRODUCTION
When a project enters production, it is completed to the quality standard our name carries. Every connection, every panel, every rollout.
AREA OF OPERATIONS
COVERING THE INTERMOUNTAIN WEST
COLORADO · UTAH · WYOMING · IDAHO · OKLAHOMA