PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTING SERVICES

ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT, CONSTRUCTION

REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, REFURBISHMENT, MODERNIZATION

PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTING SERVICES

ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT, CONSTRUCTION

REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, REFURBISHMENT, MODERNIZATION

Welcome to Hydro Compass

Created in 2023 to support the growing need for the repair, replacement, refurbishment and modernization of existing hydroelectric facilities, Hydro Compass is ready to provide detailed design, quality sourcing and reliable construction services to clients.

Hydro Compass is a women-owned small business offering a full range of professional contracting services. Whether troubleshooting operating issues, looking for replacement parts or providing full unit overhauls, Hydro Compass has the technical knowledge and expertise to help clients find adequate solutions and minimize outage time. Browse our service page for more details on our capabilities.

Located within driving distance of Sierra Nevada Mountains in the City of Rocklin, Hydro Compass can provide prompt mobilization in case of emergency. Through our network of qualified suppliers, our team can develop cost-effective solutions that are optimized for our client needs.

Hydro Compass is fully licensed, bonded and insured in California. Please check the CBSL Website to verify registration status.”

Hydro Compass proudly conducts business in English, French & Spanish, offering a seamless and inclusive experience for all clients.

Welcome to Hydro Compass

Created in 2023 to support the growing need for the repair, replacement, refurbishment and modernization of existing hydroelectric facilities, Hydro Compass is ready to provide detailed design, quality sourcing and reliable construction services to clients.

Hydro Compass is a women-owned small business offering a full range of professional contracting services. Whether troubleshooting operating issues, looking for replacement parts or providing full unit overhauls, Hydro Compass has the technical knowledge and expertise to help clients find adequate solutions and minimize outage time. Browse our service page for more details on our capabilities.

Located within driving distance of Sierra Nevada Mountains in the City of Rocklin, Hydro Compass can provide prompt mobilization in case of emergency. Through our network of qualified suppliers, our team can develop cost-effective solutions that are optimized for our client needs.

Hydro Compass is fully licensed, bonded and insured in California. Please check the CBSL Website to verify registration status.”

Hydro Compass proudly conducts business in English, French & Spanish, offering a seamless and inclusive experience for all clients.

Get Information  About our Services

Our technical expertise covers all water conveyance, mechanical, electrical and hydraulic equipment used in hydro plants. This includes but is not limited to the main isolation valve, penstock, spiral case, draft tube, turbine, generator, balance of plant, instrumentation and other auxiliary systems.

PROJECTS

    • General Contracting
    • Project & Outage Management
    • Maintenance & Repair Outages
    • Unplanned Outages
    • Modernization Opportunities

ENGINEERING

    • Engineering Design
    • Engineering Drawings (Fabrication, Machining, Installation, Assembly)
    • Engineering Procedures (Handling, Transport, Castings, )
    • Quality Procedures (NDT, Fabrication, Welding, Painting, Packaging)
    • Inspection & Test Plans
    • Storage Requirements
    • Preventive Maintenance
    • Condition Assessment
    • Troubleshooting

PROCUREMENT

    • Parts Refurbishment
    • Parts Repair & Replacement
    • Spare Parts
    • Purchase Requisitions
    • Quality Control
    • Supplier Inspection (Factory Acceptance Testing)
    • Quality Docket

CONSTRUCTION

    • Unit Disassembly/Reassembly
    • Repair & Maintenance
    • Site Procedures (As-Found/Left, Unit Alignment, Bearing Loading)
    • Site Quality
    • Pre-Commissioning
    • Special Testing
      • Generator Maintenance (Megger, PI, Hi-Pot, Core Loop Test)
      • Generator Characteristics
      • Index Testing
    • Commissioning (dry, wet, start-up)

Hydro Compass maintains an extensive network of qualified suppliers in North America that can assist with any phase of major refurbishment projects. With support from the industry’s best professionals, Hydro Compass can provide turnkey solutions for all client’s needs

Commitment to Health, Safety & Environment

Hydro Compass places worker’s health & safety as well as environmental protection at the forefront of all business operations. As a clean energy business, we promote sustainable procurement, strive for carbon neutrality, and actively participate in protecting our environment.

We offer work conditions ensuring proper health, security and wellness for our employees, suppliers, and clients. We maintain full compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and OSHA 29 CFR 1926 standards and regulations.

Developing a strong safety culture involves creating awareness, providing training, integrating safety in our everyday tasks, and adhering to strict laws, rules, and regulations. Hydro Compass commitment to health, safety and the environment is an integral part of our professional lives.

Only the Best Quality

As part of our value proposition, Hydro Compass maintains very high expectations for the quality of the parts and services offered to our clients. Embedded within our internal procedures and methods is a 360 degree focus on quality: engineering excellence, accurate and complete vendor quality inspection, predictable and reliable site execution are but a few of the areas where the focus on quality is.

Our quality program is reviewed regularly, adapted, and improved to meet our client’s needs and expectations, and is integrated in all daily tasks and deliverables. At Hydro Compass, we understand that higher quality translates into repeat business.

Current and Projected Territory

Tracking of project milestones.

 Initial territory  Initial Expansion  Western Territory  Later Expansion