From one set to a full power station
Many owners start with a technician for a single standby generator. Over time the site grows: more sets, paralleling switchgear, a fuel farm, remote monitoring. At that point the questions change from “who can service this set” to “who designs the next phase, who builds it and who runs it”. USP&E answers all three as one accountable contractor rather than handing the owner between suppliers.
Engineering, procurement and construction
- Load studies, plant sizing and fuel strategy for diesel, gas and hybrid stations.
- Balance of plant: fuel systems, cooling, switchgear, protection and controls.
- Procurement of new and used generating equipment, inspected before shipment.
- Installation, commissioning and acceptance testing by the same technical team.
More detail is on the USP&E pages for power plant engineering.
Operations and maintenance
Once a plant is running, O&M keeps it available: daily rounds, planned maintenance, spares control, overhauls and reporting against agreed targets. Field technicians form the core of that work, supported by planners and engineers. The same method used on a single set, written procedure, testing under load and clear records, scales up to a multi-unit station.
Why one team matters
When design, construction and operation sit with different contractors, problems fall into the gaps between them. With Extreme Ownership of the result, the team that commissions a plant also lives with it, which changes how it is built. Speed with Excellence means the work moves quickly without cutting the checks that keep people and equipment safe.
EPC and O&M FAQs
What does EPC mean for a power plant?
Engineering, procurement and construction: one contractor designs the plant, buys the equipment and builds and commissions it.
Can USP&E take over O&M of a plant it did not build?
Yes. Takeover starts with a condition survey and a review of records, followed by an agreed maintenance plan.
Talk to us about your plant
Whether you need a technician for one set or a team for a power station, start with a short description of the site and the load.