Who We Are

Built on Safety. Driven by Innovation.

For more than seven decades, Southern Cross has been a trusted utility partner providing reliable field services that keep energy systems running safely and efficiently. Our specialized teams deliver proven expertise in gas leak detection, metering, and utility locating with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and customer trust.

As part of Sparus, weโ€™re backed by a national network of utility and field service companiesโ€”united by a shared commitment to innovation, quality, and safety excellence.

What We Do

We Provide Solutions

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Metering

Keep your systems accurate and reliable.

Southern Cross provides full-service meter installations, testing, exchanges, and inspections, helping utilities maintain accuracy, safety, and compliance in every reading. Our experienced teams follow proven procedures and QA checks to minimize errors, reduce rework, and keep programs on schedule.

Locate & Damage Prevention

Locate & Damage Prevention

Protecting underground infrastructure.

Delivering accurate, timely locating services and advanced dpi programs that help protect infrastructure, reduce risk, and strengthen safety. We combine field expertise with education and on-site guidance to improve excavation behavior and prevent costly incidents before they occur.

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Operations & Maintenance

Trusted expertise for ongoing field operations.

We support daily utility operations through preventive maintenance, leak surveys, and integrity services, ensuring every project is completed safely and efficiently. Standardized processes, trained field teams, and clear reporting help reduce downtime and improve compliance across your service territory.

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Professional Services

Expert guidance through data and insight.

We provide consulting, project management, and data-driven reporting to help utilities optimize performance, ensure compliance, and enhance overall operational effectiveness. From planning and documentation to dashboards and reviews, our specialists turn information into better decisions and outcomes.

Keeping the Public Safe

Our Culture of Safety

SAFETY

CULTURE

Creating a โ€œSafety Cultureโ€ so that SAFETY is involved in all that we do.

COMPLIANCE

Southern Crossโ€™s operations will comply with OSHA and all applicable regulations, client requirements, and the Southern Cross written Safety Program.

INVOLVEMENT

All employees will be immersed into the safety program. We will improve workplace safety and health for all employees through personal safety engagement in everything we do.

CONTINUOUS

IMPROVEMENT

The safety program will continuously improve through assessments, investigations, audits, safety committee input, near-miss reporting, good-catch programs and focused safety improvement.

We Keep Good Company

Our Partners

We Keep Good Company

Our Associations

We Strive for Greatness

Featured Products

IRwinยฎ Methane Leak Detector

IRwinยฎ Methane Leak Detector is an innovative, portable natural gas detector for easy gas pipe survey and gas leak detection. This unit can operate on different surfaces.

GMP02

The GMP02 is a portable gas detection camera. The camera system enables visualization and recording of hydrocarbon gases, along with associated data of inspection conditions.

Flame Pack 400

The Flame Pack 400 is a compact hydrocarbon gas detector that uses hydrogen flame ionization (HFI) detection. It operates silently and can be refueled in less than a minute.