SPIE Hotwork

Most refractory failures don't start with dramatic events. They start with shortcuts.

The reality is that a new refractory installation has many variables involved. One of the most important is the dryout process. Moisture trapped inside refractory materials must be removed gradually and according to carefully controlled heating schedules.

When millions of dollars in production depend on the performance of that lining, the startup process matters.

That's why industrial operators around the world trust SPIE Hotwork to execute engineered dryout and heatup programs designed to protect both equipment and schedules.

Employee Spotlight: Daniel, HSEQ Manager

At SPIE Hotwork, safety, quality, and operational excellence drive everything we do. Today, we're proud to spotlight Daniel, our HSEQ Manager, whose leadership helps ensure our teams operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance across projects around the globe.

From overseeing health, safety, environmental, and quality initiatives to fostering a culture of continuous improvement, Daniel plays a vital role in protecting our people, supporting our customers, and upholding the high standards that define SPIE Hotwork. His dedication helps ensure every project is completed with safety, quality, and performance at the forefront.

When it comes to boiler startups and commissioning projects, precision matters.

SPIE Hotwork provides specialized boiler dryout, refractory dryout, and industrial heatup services for power plants, utility operators, and specialty service providers worldwide. From complex circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boiler dryouts and cyclone-fired boiler systems to heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs) and temporary heat source applications, our team has the experience to support critical startup operations safely and efficiently.

A successful boiler startup depends on more than simply applying heat. Controlled refractory dryout and engineered heatup procedures help protect refractory linings, reduce the risk of thermal damage, and support long-term equipment performance. SPIE Hotwork combines decades of industry experience, proprietary combustion equipment, and highly trained technicians to deliver reliable results when downtime is not an option.

With more than 20,000 successful projects completed worldwide, SPIE Hotwork continues to support power generation facilities, boiler operators, and industrial plants with refractory dryout services, furnace heatup solutions, boiler commissioning support, and critical startup expertise.

Whether you're preparing for a planned outage, a new installation, or a major boiler startup, partner with the refractory dryout and heatup experts trusted by industrial facilities around the globe.

What separates a good industrial technician from a true refractory dryout and heatup expert?

Training.

At SPIE Hotwork, we believe the quality of our work starts with the quality of our people. That's why every technician receives extensive training designed to prepare them for the challenges of industrial heatup services, refractory dryout operations, furnace startups, boiler commissioning, and critical outage support.

Our training program includes:
✔️ Two weeks of intensive in-house instruction
✔️ 60–90 days of hands-on field training
✔️ 40–50 hours of annual continuing education
✔️ OSHA and MSHA training and certifications

This commitment to professional development allows our teams to safely execute complex industrial startup projects across the steel, glass, petrochemical, cement, power generation, and manufacturing industries. With more than 20,000 successful projects completed worldwide, we know that investing in our people is what drives our success.

Whether you're looking to grow your career in industrial field services or you're a customer seeking experienced refractory dryout and furnace heatup professionals, training remains at the core of everything we do.

Looking for a career in industrial heatup services, refractory dryout operations, or industrial field service work?

SPIE Hotwork is hiring Field Service Technicians to join a team recognized worldwide for expertise in refractory dryouts, furnace heatups, boiler commissioning, refinery outages, and critical startup support. With more than 20,000 successful industrial projects completed across the steel, glass, petrochemical, cement, and power generation industries, our technicians play a direct role in keeping essential facilities operating safely and efficiently.

This isn't a warehouse position. This isn't a local maintenance job.

This is hands-on industrial field service work that offers real-world experience, structured training, nationwide travel opportunities, and the chance to work on some of the most complex industrial heatup and refractory projects in the industry.

If you're motivated, disciplined, and ready to build a career in industrial services, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the team trusted by industries around the world.

Employee Spotlight: Tim, Accounting Controller

At SPIE Hotwork, our people are the foundation of everything we do. Today, we're proud to spotlight Tim, our Accounting Controller, whose expertise, leadership, and attention to detail help keep our operations running smoothly behind the scenes.

From financial reporting and cash management to supporting strategic decision-making, Tim plays a critical role in ensuring the continued success and growth of SPIE Hotwork.

Every industry has different operational demands, but controlled heating and refractory protection remain critical across them all.

SPIE Hotwork provides specialized thermal services for refractory consuming industries worldwide, supporting projects ranging from planned shutdowns to complex commissioning operations.

Industries served include:
- Glass manufacturing
- Iron & steel
- Nonferrous metals
- Cement
- Hydrocarbon processing
- Boilers & power generation
- Refractory manufacturers and installers

Wherever precision heating is required, SPIE Hotwork brings the experience, equipment, and technical expertise to get the job done safely and efficiently.

Experience matters in high heat industrial environments.

Since 1965, SPIE Hotwork has completed thousands of refractory dryout and furnace heatup projects across refractory dependent industries worldwide.

Our expertise includes:
- Refractory dryout
- Furnace heatup
- Furnace hold hot
- Glass furnace draining
- Temporary heat solutions
- Post weld heat treatment
- Thermal regenerator cleaning
- Specialized heating applications

From complex boiler dryouts to glass furnace operations and steel industry heatup services, SPIE Hotwork delivers controlled heating solutions designed around safety, precision, and operational performance.

Planning a shutdown, startup, refractory installation, or furnace repair project?

The process matters, and so does having the right partner. SPIE Hotwork works directly with plant operators, refractory installers, manufacturers, and engineering teams to develop controlled heating and dryout procedures tailored to each operation.

Our team supports projects across:
- Glass manufacturing
- Steel and metals
- Cement
- Boilers and power generation
- Hydrocarbon processing
- Specialty industrial applications

With more than 400 sets of portable equipment and decades of field experience, SPIE Hotwork is prepared to support projects across the globe.