Client references

Total Refractory Solutions Ltd is led by Daniel McGrath, API 936 certified refractory inspector. The references below were provided by Phillips 66 following two decades of refinery turnaround and refractory QA/QC work.

Phillips 66 — refinery turnarounds and refractory QA/QC

"I have worked with Mr. McGrath for approximately 20 years across many major turnarounds and projects at Phillips 66, and Mr. McGrath has consistently demonstrated capabilities expected of a highly skilled refractory inspector: assessing existing refractory linings, monitoring refractory installation work, and verifying conformance with owner requirements and applicable API inspection standards."

"Mr. McGrath's qualifications and technical rigor relative to API 936 and API 982 expectations, in addition to robustly following technical specifications and project specific requirements are exemplary. Mr. McGrath is extremely effective in managing and witnessing critical QA hold points, including anchor inspection, refractory qualification, installation and application, and final inspections."

"Mr. McGrath also consistently demonstrates technically sound evaluation of refractory condition in accordance with API 982 and Phillips 66 standards, and providing detailed written reports on condition, repair requirements, quality control hold points, and final records of work completed."

"Mr. McGrath has a fantastic work ethic, strong drive to perform high quality work, and is an asset to any team."

Jim Steel CEng MIMechE
Director, Mechanical Engineering — Reliability & Operations Excellence
Phillips 66, Houston, Texas
July 2026

Phillips 66 — refinery turnarounds, refractory installation and QA/QC

"I have worked closely with Mr. McGrath for the past three years across multiple refinery turnaround events and refractory maintenance projects. Throughout this period, Daniel has consistently demonstrated exceptional technical expertise in refractory, including refractory assessment, installation, quality assurance and quality control activities, and compliance with project specifications and industry best practices."

"Daniel possesses extensive practical knowledge of refractory installation techniques and quality requirements. He has been instrumental in ensuring that refractory work scopes are executed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard of workmanship. His attention to detail during inspections, contractor oversight, and QA/QC verification activities has been invaluable in achieving successful project outcomes."

"In addition to his field expertise, Daniel has provided significant support during turnaround planning and execution phases. His ability to review work scopes, challenge and identify potential risks, and review schedules has contributed greatly to improved planning accuracy and execution efficiency. His experience enables him to provide practical solutions that help minimise schedule delays while maintaining quality and safety standards."

"I consider Daniel to be a highly skilled refractory specialist and an asset to any refinery, petrochemical, or turnaround/project teams."

Joshua Kirk
Specialist, Turnaround
Phillips 66, South Killingholme
September 2026

Where we have worked

Refinery turnarounds and calciner overhauls, energy-from-waste boiler and furnace linings, cement and lime kilns, glass furnaces, steelworks and petrochemical process heaters — across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Australia and the United States.

Full copies of the Phillips 66 references are available on request. If you would like to speak to a previous client directly before appointing us, ask and we will arrange it.