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Pfizer Global Research & Development
CV SUMP Generator & Power Distribution | Chesterfield, MO

Like replacing a car engine while it was running - the electrical upgrade at Pfizer's Chesterfield campus was so complex that two pre-qualified electrical contractors declined to bid the work.  PayneCrest accepted the challenge and more than doubled the power capabilities of the campus to support - without disrupting - Pfizer's expansion of its pilot production of biologic drugs for clinical trials.  Its work included:

• Avoiding a campus-wide shutdown by limiting planned building outages to four hours or less.  PayneCrest deftly managed all outages, which were scheduled six months ahead of time.
• Employing value engineering techniques and creative use of manpower to adhere to budget guidelines and save Pfizer $350,000.
• Meeting all schedule milestones even as six months were being shaved from the originally envisioned 16-month schedule.
• Creatively consolidating three assignments and integrating multiple engineering teams for greater efficiency.
• Adapting to potential delays when its generator supplier was forced to redirect generators originally destined for the Pfizer project to the U.S. Department of Defense.
• Instituting intensive high voltage safety training and other risk management protocols.  PayneCrest logged more than 11,000 man hours without a recordable injury.

PayneCrest also diligently worked with two Pfizer consultants hired to oversee stringent design and installation requirements endemic to the pharmaceutical industry.  In the end the 10-month long project was completed on time, within budget and without a single unplanned outage.