Expert Process Control Engineering Services For Next Generation Plant Operations
Western States Controls is a process control engineering specialist with over 30 years of expertise in control systems, automation, and systems integration for industrial plant clients in the western US. It specializes in PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI, and I/O solutions, delivering custom 360-degree engineering plans to optimize operations, improve reliability, and meet regulatory requirements.
Tim RosePresident
Comprehensive automation strategies and system configurations designed to improve operational control, safety, and reliability.
Programming and configuration of programmable logic controllers and distributed control systems to automate industrial processes.
Supervisory control and data acquisition systems designed to monitor, gather, and process real-time data from industrial devices.
Development of human-machine interfaces, graphics, trending displays, reporting, and process-floor-to-business-system connectivity.
Configuration of dedicated loop controller hardware for localized process variable control.
Selection and configuration of input/output units to connect field instrumentation to controller logic.
Comprehensive design, equipment selection, panel fabrication, field commissioning, and technical training for industrial systems.
Developing process descriptions, control diagrams, and written strategies to define automation goals.
Providing budgetary analysis, scoping, and detailed hardware or procurement specifications based on process needs.
Designing and building custom physical control panels required to house plant automation hardware.
Designing secure network communications, firewalls, and remote access configurations for industrial plants.
Providing field checkout, troubleshooting, startup support, and long-term preventative maintenance.
Producing system manuals, I/O lists, data sheets, and customized operator training programs.
Seamless integration of disparate automation hardware, custom interfaces, and legacy system migrations to unify plant-wide operations.
Unifying diverse hardware and software components across the plant into a cohesive automation architecture.
Connecting multiple automation products to track, report, and analyze critical operational data.
Developing custom software and specialized communication protocols to bridge incompatible platforms.
Upgrading and replacing legacy systems with modern controls to minimize downtime and extend lifecycle.
Food & Beverage · Renewable Energy · Geothermal · Mining · Oil & Gas · Power Generation · Pharmaceutical · Semiconductors · Petrochemical
San Diego, California · Renewable Energy · Client: New Leaf Biofuel
When New Leaf Biofuel outgrew its production capabilities for turning used cooking oil and grease into ultra-low carbon biodiesel, a major plant expansion was planned. This project implemented flexible automation controls to streamline and scale the production process.