Business Details
49 Years
experience
Expert Heavy Industrial Construction Services
Founded in 1977, Sullivan & Merritt has built a legacy of excellence in heavy industrial construction. Our expertise spans general, mechanical, and electrical contracting services, with a historical focus on Maine's paper mill industry that has expanded to include power generation, water and sewage, and manufacturing projects across Maine, New Hampshire, and the Middle East. Operating under a service contractor model, we prioritize quality craftsmanship, honest business practices, and uncompromising safety standards. With over 90% of contracts coming from repeat clients, our competitive advantage stems from a highly trained workforce, solid financial strength, and hundreds of years of combined construction experience within our management team.Our institutional knowledge and commitment to on-time, on-budget project completions have earned us a reputation as a trusted partner in complex industrial construction. We maintain specialized capabilities in pipe fabrication, boiler installations, electrical systems, and safety-critical operations while adhering to rigorous certification standards. Our leadership team combines decades of industry experience with a dedication to maintaining the core values that have sustained our growth since our founding.
Services
General Contracting
Mechanical Division
Electrical Division
Safety Services
Tank Inspections
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- We maintain ASME and NBBI code certifications for critical industrial systems
- Our workforce includes 175 skilled craftspeople with 45+ years collective experience
- We hold specialized licenses for natural gas installations in Maine
- Our safety program has earned multiple prestigious industry awards
- We operate under a proven service contractor model emphasizing quality control
Associations and certifications
- NBBI R Stamp
- ASME S Stamp
- AST Level 1
- AST Level 2
Services
General Contracting
Sullivan & Merritt provides comprehensive general contracting services for heavy industrial projects. Our capabilities include demolition, concrete foundations, structural steel erection, and equipment rigging. With experienced superintendents managing crews of skilled craftspeople, we deliver complex projects across diverse sectors including power generation and manufacturing facilities while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.
Mechanical Division
Our mechanical division specializes in complete pipe fabrication and installation for industrial applications. Services include medical gas systems, HVAC piping, boiler installations, and skid-mounted pipe fabrication. Certified under ASME S and NBBI R stamps, we handle high-pressure systems and code-compliant alterations while maintaining DNV and ABS certifications for marine applications through our experienced welders and pipefitters.
Electrical Division
Established in 1995, our electrical division provides industrial power systems and instrumentation. Licensed Maine electricians perform motor controls, substation work, and high-voltage installations up to 35kV. Our Code of Excellence program ensures quality installations for manufacturing plants and shipyards, supported by fiber optic system specialists and calibration experts for precision instrumentation systems.
Safety Services
Safety remains our top priority across all operations. We maintain a comprehensive program with state-approved substance abuse testing, lead abatement licensing, and OSHA-certified instructors. Our safety record reflects continuous improvement through client collaboration, regular training, and a proactive approach that has earned multiple industry awards for exemplary safety performance in hazardous industrial environments.
Tank Inspections
We provide AST Level I and II tank inspections compliant with STI SP-001 standards. Our certified inspectors perform thorough evaluations of aboveground storage tanks, including hydrostatic and ultrasonic testing. This service supports clients in maintaining regulatory compliance and operational safety for petroleum and chemical storage systems through detailed reporting and code-mandated assessments.
People
Charlie Mitchell
Safety Director
With decades of industrial safety experience, Charlie Mitchell leads our safety initiatives. He implements rigorous training programs and maintains our award-winning safety culture through continuous improvement strategies and client collaboration.
Ryan Levesque
Safety Director
Ryan Levesque contributes to our comprehensive safety program. He ensures compliance with industry standards while developing innovative safety protocols that maintain our exemplary safety record across diverse construction environments.
Doug McDougal
Quality Control Manager
Doug McDougal oversees quality assurance across all projects. His expertise ensures adherence to ASME and NBBI code standards through meticulous inspections and process improvements that maintain our high-quality deliverables.
John Ferreira
Authorized Inspector
As Hartford Steam Boiler Authorized Inspector, John Ferreira ensures compliance with boiler safety regulations. His expertise supports our ASME S stamp certifications and maintains the integrity of our pressure vessel installations.
Questions
What industries does SMC serve?
We serve power generation, water treatment, manufacturing, and marine industries across Maine, New Hampshire, and the Middle East through our diversified construction capabilities.
What safety certifications does SMC hold?
We maintain a comprehensive safety program with OSHA-certified instructors, lead abatement licensing, and substance abuse testing while earning multiple industry safety awards.
How experienced is SMC's workforce?
Our team includes 175 skilled craftspeople with 45+ years of combined experience supported by 12 superintendents and 8 project managers managing complex industrial projects.
What specialized certifications does SMC have?
We hold ASME S Stamp for power boilers, NBBI R Stamp for boiler repair, and AST Level I/II certifications for tank inspections while maintaining Maine natural gas installation licenses.
What service areas does SMC cover?
While based in Hermon, ME, we execute projects throughout Maine, New Hampshire, and the Middle East with mobile crews capable of supporting international industrial construction needs.
