18 To 40 Tons
Petrochemical Crane Service
On Schedule, Safety First
Boom truck crane lifts for refineries and petrochem plants across South Louisiana, Southeast Texas, and Southwest Mississippi. Turnaround windows, equipment drops, valve sets inside the gate. 18 to 40 tons from three Louisiana yards, TWIC certified operators ready.
Operated Crane | Rigging




Refinery Crew
TWIC Ready, RAVS Current, Inside The Gate
Petrochem work runs on refinery turnaround windows and shutdown schedules. Our 18 to 40 ton boom trucks roll with TWIC certified operators, RAVS compliance, and OSHA paperwork ready for plant entry. Equipment drops, valve sets, exchanger lifts inside the gate.
TWIC certified operators on every dispatch.
RAVS compliance and OSHA 10/30 paperwork ready.
Refinery turnaround and shutdown coordination.


Turnaround Windows, Valve Sets, Exchanger Lifts
Refinery turnarounds run 24 hours a day on a tight window. The boom truck arrives with the operator credentials, the rigging, and the paperwork ready. We don't waste your shutdown window.
Two services: operated crane work and rigging. Dispatched from New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Lafayette - NCCCO certified operators, built around the Gulf Coast schedule.
Seven National Crane boom trucks from 18 to 40 tons. The right truck dispatched for the lift, every time, with NCCCO certified operators on board.
Three yards covering the Gulf Coast: New Orleans and the surrounding metro, Lafayette, Baton Rouge, the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and Southeast Texas. Most jobs are within two hours of a yard.
How Heave-Ho Runs Petrochemical Work
Four steps from the first call to the cleared site. Same approach on every petrochem dispatch from three yards.
Confirm The Lift Plan
Send the equipment specs, the plant address, the gate access requirements, and the turnaround window. We confirm the right boom truck, the operator's TWIC and RAVS status, and outrigger placement before scheduling the dispatch.
Roll The Truck
Boom truck arrives inside your turnaround window. Through the gate with paperwork ready, outriggers down, ground bearing checked, rigging staged with your plant crew. No surprises inside the gate.
Make The Lift
NCCCO operator runs the lift from the truck. Equipment, valve, or exchanger set in the install position. Plant crew handles the bolt up and tie in.
Clear The Site
Outriggers up, truck out, gate cleared. Lift plan documented, COI confirmed, invoice follows the work.
Get A Quote For Your Refinery Lift
Tell us the equipment specs, the plant, and the turnaround window. We come back with the right boom truck and a clear quote, same day.

Petrochemical Crane Questions
Common questions about boom truck lifts for refinery and petrochem work on the Gulf Coast.
Yes. Operators with current TWIC cards, RAVS compliance, OSHA 10/30 training, and drug and background test paperwork on file are available for Gulf Coast turnarounds, plant shutdowns, and refinery row work. Send the site's contractor requirements and we'll match a qualified operator to the dispatch.
Yes. Refinery turnarounds run 24 hours a day on a tight window. Tell us the turnaround start and end and we schedule the dispatch inside it. We have run weekend and holiday shutdown windows.
Yes. Our operators carry current RAVS profiles for major Gulf Coast refineries. Send the plant's compliance requirements and we'll match an operator whose paperwork is on file. Most major refineries on the Mississippi River corridor are routine for us.
Our 18 to 40 ton boom trucks handle most refinery valves, exchangers, motors, and ancillary process equipment. For oversized turnaround pieces, we coordinate the lift in sections or work with a sub crane. Send the equipment weight and dimensions and we confirm the right approach.
We carry general liability and commercial auto coverage with limits sized for refinery and petrochem contractor work. We name your company as additional insured on a per job basis at no extra cost. COI requests come back the same business day.
Three Decades On The Gulf Coast
Heave Ho! Crane & Rigging has been a family-owned and operated crane company servicing the Gulf Coast for over 30 years. As a leading Louisiana-based crane service, we pride
ourselves on delivering comprehensive crane and rigging services with unmatched regional expertise. Our years of hands-on experience ensure that every project is handled with absolute precision, professionalism, and care. When local businesses need a trusted lifting partner, they look to Heave Ho! for the dependable solutions that keep their jobs on schedule. We embody a strict commitment to safety, efficiency, and reliability in every single task we undertake. Contact us today to see how our dedicated team and fleet can support your next lift.
Right-Size Cranes
Heave-Ho! quotes the right-sized crane based on the object’s weight and placement proximity, saving clients thousands per project.
Fast Quotes
Get crane sizing, rates and scheduling right away when you call us. We'll accomodate to your project's deadlines and requirements.

Crane & Rigging Services - Operated, Planned, Ready to Work
Serious lifts require serious operators. We run two services out of three Louisiana yards,
NCCCO certified, owner-operated, dispatched across the Gulf Coast Region.
Crane Service
Boom truck cranes from 18 to 40 tons, operator included. Every lift is planned, standard
rigging is on the truck, and we run from three Louisiana yards to keep response times tight.
Rigging Service
Full rigging scope - plans, certified crew, and hardware. We work in front of our own crane
or step in alongside your equipment and crew.
Either way, the lift gets done right.
Need A Fixed Crane Rate?
We run out of New Orleans, Baton Rouge & Lafayette around the clock. Give us the scope of
work, location, and the date and we'll get you a quote and a scheduled window the same day.

