Services
Instrumentation & Controls
We provide the control backbone behind reliable industrial performance
Salas O’Brien’s instrumentation and controls (I&C) solutions help facilities operate with greater accuracy, safety, and stability while supporting the evolving requirements of modern industrial operations. As systems become more connected, we design I&C infrastructure that integrates seamlessly with broader automation and digital platforms, giving organizations the visibility and control they need to operate with confidence.
Instrumentation & Controls Projects
What we can offer
We deliver complete instrumentation and controls engineering—from concept through commissioning—to support safe, efficient, and reliable operations.
Consistent instrumentation
Salas O’Brien specifies, size, and integrate field instrumentation delivering accurate, consistent measurements across process environments, reducing installation time, downtime, and issues from unreliable devices.
Clear documentation
Salas O’Brien develops accurate, maintainable P&IDs, loop sheets, and wiring diagrams replacing outdated documentation, improving troubleshooting efficiency, safety, and system understanding for operations teams.
Engineered safety systems
Salas O’Brien designs safety instrumented systems, hazardous area classifications, and machine safety solutions meeting regulatory requirements while reducing risk and protecting personnel and operations.
Robust, reliable panel design
UL508A panels and clean layouts that enhance safety, simplify maintenance, and improve system reliability.
Integrated multidisciplinary design
Salas O’Brien unifies process, electrical, civil, and mechanical engineering to eliminate coordination gaps—delivering fully integrated systems where every component supports safe, efficient, and reliable operations.
Legacy controls modernization
Salas O’Brien helps clients modernize controls infrastructure with minimal downtime, improving reliability and enabling future digitalization without compromising current operations.
Secure industrial networks
Salas O’Brien designs industrial networks that support safe, resilient, and high-performance operations, enabling secure connectivity across your automation environment.
Specialized services
Salas O’Brien can offer specialized services such as:
- P&ID and PFD development
- Instrument specification, sizing, and installation details
- Loop drawings and wiring schematics
- PLC/DCS programming and configuration
- SCADA/HMI design and integration
- Control panel design (UL508A)
- Industrial network architecture
- Safety instrumented systems (SIS) and SIL assessments
- Hazardous area classification
- OEM/vendor system integration
- Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
- Startup, commissioning, and operator training
- Legacy system migration and modernization