Field Services Excellence at Talos: From Pre-Assembly to On-Site Success
In today’s fast-paced supply chain and material handling environment, successful project execution requires more than delivering equipment on time — it demands field services installation efficiency. At Talos, we believe excellence is built through preparation, precision, and strong partnership from kickoff to closeout.
Here's how the Talos team continues raising the bar on field services performance.
Pre-Assembly and Kitting: The Game-Changer for Faster Installs
One of the most impactful improvements Talos has made in the field is maximizing pre-assembly and kitting prior to shipment.
When projects are kitted and pre-assembled before leaving our facility, installation time has improved by more than 50%.
This approach delivers two major benefits:
1.) Significant Reduction in On-Site Labor Hours
If equipment arrives prepared to unload and move directly into a work cell, installation is faster, cleaner, and more efficient.
2.) Reduced Chance of Human Error
With components grouped, labeled, and staged together, the risk of incorrect part usage drops dramatically – saving time, rework, and frustration.
Inside a Day in the Life of Talos Field Services
Every successful installation begins with structure and intention. A standard day on-site includes:
Morning kickoff meeting reviewing priorities, schedule, and parts availability
Confirmation of installation direction and workflow for the day
Daily report sent to the Project Manager
Review of any change orders, schedule updates, or scope adjustments
This disciplined approach keeps the customer informed, the team aligned, and the project progressing without surprises.
Scaling Support for High-Demand or Multi-Site Projects
When project timelines intensify, Talos scales quickly.
We increase manpower, pull additional stocked parts, and broaden resources as needed. Recent examples include major projects such as TPA4, YVR6, CNO8, and SAT9, where manpower was doubled to meet aggressive deadlines.
This flexible support model ensures we can meet our customer expectations – even in high-pressure environments.
Tools That Keep Our Teams Aligned and On Schedule
To maintain visibility and accountability, we equip our teams with:
Budget tracking dashboards
Detailed project schedules
On-time delivery monitoring tools
Chute inspections and site documentation
Spare parts planning
Clear installation drawings
These assets empower our teams to operate efficiently while providing consistent transparency to customers from start to finish.
Key Challenges Impacting Project Success
Whether installing a new equipment design, retrofitting existing equipment, servicing systems, or managing complex integration schedules, our industry faces several common hurdles. The most recurring challenges include:
A.) Industry-Wide Challenges
On-time deliveries of equipment and parts
Lead-times driven by supply chain fluctuations
Labor and capacity constraints
B.) Project-Execution Challenges
Permitting delays (especially with only one PE licensed for certain regions)
Scope changes impacting timelines and scheduling
Facility specific operational constraints
These challenges are real – but they are also opportunities to sharpen our process, strengthen communication, and refine our approach to execution.
How Talos Proactively Overcomes These Challenges
To ensure smooth project delivery, Talos has implemented strategies that keep teams aligned, customer-ready, and installation-focused:
A.) Operational Focus
Weekly planning and review meetings with Manufacturing, Sales Project Management, and Procurement
Strong emphasis on capacity planning across departments
Clear site readiness expectations (supported by formal Site Readiness Checklist)
B.) Project Execution Improvements
Faster project turnover with timely PO receipt
Expanding our network of vetted subcontractors to support large-scale and multi-site projects
Improved permitting coordination to reduce project delays
By combining operational alignment with proactive communication, we’re able to set the stage for successful project deployment before our boots ever hit the ground.
The Talos Difference
What sets Talos Field Services apart isn’t just our technical capability – it’s the way we partner with customers throughout the entire lifecycle of a project. From early planning to post-install supports, we are committed to delivering a seamless, well-coordinated experience that builds trust, saves time, and keeps operations moving.
At Talos, we don’t just install equipment. We equip our partners for long-term operational success.
Want to learn how Talos can improve your installation timelines and reduce on-site labor hours? Contact our Field Services team today.