With over 20 years of experience in all aspects of I/A systems, from their earliest versions to the most recent software revisions, this individual can handle basically all aspects (including hardware). He is well versed in applications for a variety of industries. In addition to his comprehensive Foxboro DCS knowledge, he is also extremely familiar […]
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Chemical engineer with who most recently has been responsible for execution, design, reverse engineering, implementation, and testing of Siemens PCS7 continuous and batch control systems. He is currently available for assignment anywhere in the US. In addition to Siemens experience, this person is knowledgeable with Rockwell RSLogix5000, RSViewSE, RSView32, RSLogix5, Intellution FIX DMACS, Delta-V Batch, […]
Transparency After all of these years I’m still mystified that contracted engineers do not know what their hourly bill rate is. They’re of course aware of what they make per hour, since that’s usually part of the first conversation (“what’s it pay?”). And of course there are plenty of other items with regards to compensation […]
So, for fun today I decided to pretend I was an Emerson DeltaV programmer and I wanted to change jobs. Now in the process control world I am GOLD, but that’s beside the point. If you happen to plug into the massive job database Indeed, there’s no doubt you’ll find hundreds of openings for what […]
From Seth Godin, a guy rich in business world savvy, but with no experience in process controls, comes today’s post. Seth might not be capable of writing control language on any DCS. But I think he captures the credo of the successful control systems consultants (including the ones that work with me). I don’t normally […]
Users and Suppliers Must Collaborate to Patch Control System Vulnerabilities from Jim Montague There’s no “set it and forget it” with process security. Much like taking out the trash and brushing your teeth, process security measures must be continually monitored and updated to stop an ever-multiplying number and variety of viruses and threats, according to […]
From ControlGlobal.com HOUSTON, Texas—PAS authors Eddie Habibi and Bill Hollifield have been recognized as the recipients of the Raymond D. Molloy Award presented by ISA Publications Department as authors of the best-selling ISA book of 2011, Alarm Management: A Comprehensive Guide, Second Edition. The annual award is presented to the book that addresses the […]
Molly Ryan Reporter- Houston Business Journal Email | Twitter AkzoNobel NV, a Netherlands-based paints and specialty chemicals giant, said Friday that it is investing millions of dollars expanding capacity at its La Porte facility. In order to meet increased demand from the semiconductor industry, especially for the production of LEDs, AkzoNobel will extend its tri-methyl-aluminum (TMAL) […]
by Terry Blevins From: Modeling And Control One of the areas addressed by the DeltaV future architecture team over the last two years has been the research and development of on-line continuous data analytics for fault detection quality parameter prediction. This year a prototype of this capability is being tested at two plants in […]
From Caleb Melby Forbes Writing for Forbes yesterday, Caleb Melby profiled the Hershey company‘s most recent investment in American manufacturing — a brand new, $300 million facility. While the cutting edge technology used at the plant may not lead to new-hires, according to Forbes, “the company estimates that it will still produce $1 billion […]