Tank Cleaning & Maintenance
Our services
Robotic Tank Cleaning. Proven Safe. Predictably Delivered.
RJ Maclean Energy Services has redefined industrial tank cleaning by removing one of the industry’s most hazardous practices: confined space entry. Our patented robotic systems transform tank cleaning into a controlled, measurable, and efficient process. By combining advanced robotics with engineered procedures, we help operators across North America protect their people, preserve their assets, and achieve measurable ESG goals.
Why Tank Cleaning Matters
Our systems remove sludge, hydrocarbons, and contaminant build up that threaten safety, reduce storage capacity, and delay inspection readiness. RJ Maclean’s robotic, non-entry method delivers faster turnarounds and safer results by reducing manual entry cleaning which exposes workers to high-risk environments and creates costly downtime.
Our Tank Cleaning Advantage
We reduce confined space entry, removing personnel from hazardous environments. Our robotics systems protects crews, lowers liability and simplifies permitting. Fewer people in dangerous zones means safer projects, smaller crews, and stronger compliance records.
RJ Maclean projects are completed on or ahead of schedule. Our robotic systems can operate around the clock in extreme conditions. Whether tackling -40°C frozen bitumen or volatile VOC environments, we consistently return tanks to service faster—helping clients maintain production schedules and reduce turnaround costs.
Our closed-loop systems minimize fresh water use, reduce disposal volumes, and prevent harmful emissions. With documented VOC reduction across projects, we help clients meet strict regulatory requirements while achieving ESG targets. Many projects deliver significant financial benefits, including recovered product savings and reduced waste disposal.
Our Proven Process
Tank Profiling & Planning
Every job begins with data collection and advanced modeling to understand sludge, sediment, and tank conditions. This ensures accurate timelines, cost estimates, and zero guesswork.
Robotic Deployment
Specialized crawlers and cannons equipped with high-pressure jets, suction heads, and high-definition cameras are deployed through existing manways. Operators manage the process safely from a control station outside the tank.
Automated Sludge Removal
Robotics break down and pump sludge into closed-loop separation units, reducing water demand and minimizing waste streams.
Real-Time Verification
Operators monitor progress via live video feeds, ensuring every inch of the tank is cleaned. Clients receive full documentation, including video evidence and a comprehensive report.
RJ Maclean Energy Services
Industries We Serve
Our proven technologies and processes support critical industries with safe, compliant, and sustainable cleaning solutions
Upstream
Crude, bitumen, and produced water tank cleaning.
Refineries & Petrochemical Plants
Faster turnarounds and zero confined space entry.
Midstream Terminals
Compliance-ready cleaning, product recovery, emission control.
Vessel Cleaning
Safe, efficient restoration maximizing safety and asset uptime.
Municipal & Government Facilities
Compliant, sustainable cleaning for water, wastewater, and fuel storage.
