Lighting Retrofit
170 fixtures Replaced with LEDs
Located on the beautiful shoreline of Richmond Beach, WA, the Alon Asphalt plant has been dormant for the past four years. Owned by Delek US Holdings, Inc., the plant is now set to reopen, with a projected production restart by summer 2026. This revival effort involves significant updates to bring the facility back to operational standards, including a comprehensive lighting retrofit to upgrade from fluorescent to LED fixtures.
Delek US began by prioritizing lighting enhancements, inviting a select group of contractors to bid on the project. MacDonald-Miller, familiar with the plant’s infrastructure from previous projects, was one of the few invited to submit a proposal for replacing 170 fluorescent fixtures with LEDs.
The proposal preparation benefited greatly from Jose Martinez, MacMiller’s Lighting Installation Specialist, whose extensive knowledge of the plant made him a valuable asset. Jose took the time to visit the site, communicate with the Alon team, and build a detailed parts list, ultimately securing the contract for MacMiller. His efforts – and his longstanding relationship with Alon – were pivotal in winning this bid.
A key factor in the project’s success was a $54,620 rebate obtained through PLATT Electrical and Seattle City Lighting, reducing the cost of the 170 LED fixtures from $67,685 to just $13,065. MacMiller passed these savings on to Alon, helping maintain a budget-friendly contract.
The MacMiller team began removing the existing fixtures and installing LEDs in early August 2024, completing the work by October 2024. With support from Jim Fullwiler, SSP Electrical Superintendent, and additional MacMiller SSP electrical team members, the project was executed smoothly and professionally.
In summary, the project scope included mapping the site, fixture selection, and procurement, followed by a complete lighting upgrade. Many fixtures were located on high exterior poles and interior shop areas, requiring the use of manlifts for access. During installation, the MacMiller team identified issues with several existing circuits, performing necessary repairs and awaiting customer approval for further updates.
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