Field Services

Engineering Beyond the Office

The best engineering solutions come from understanding how equipment performs in the real world. At Controls & Automation Engineering, our engineers regularly work alongside operations, maintenance, construction, and commissioning teams to identify problems, improve reliability, and develop practical solutions.

We don't just design systems from behind a desk. We work where the equipment operates.

Field Engineering Services

Site Assessments & System Evaluations

Identify opportunities to improve performance, reliability, and maintainability.

Services Include:

• Facility Walkdowns

• Equipment Assessments

• Control System Reviews

• Electrical System Evaluations

• Automation Audits

• Reliability Assessments

• Expansion Planning

• 3D Building & Site Scanning

Startup & Commissioning Support

Help ensure systems perform as intended before production begins.

Capabilities Include:

• Pre-Startup Reviews

• Loop Checks

• Instrument Verification

• Control System Validation

• Functional Testing

• Operator Support

• Startup Assistance

Troubleshooting & Operational Support

When production is affected, rapid problem resolution is critical.

Common Areas of Support:

• PLC & SCADA Issues

• Process Control Problems

• Electrical Equipment Failures

• Network Communications

• Motor Control Systems

• Instrumentation Errors

• Reliability Concerns

Equipment & Skid Inspections

Verify quality before equipment arrives on-site.

CAE performs independent inspections of fabricated equipment to confirm compliance with project specifications and engineering requirements.

Inspection Services Include:

• Process Skids

• Control Panels

• MCC Buildings

• Power Distribution Centers (PDCs)

• Instrument Packages

• Electrical Assemblies

• Packaged Equipment

Verification Areas:

• Construction Quality

• Electrical Installation

• Instrument Installation

• Control Panel Wiring

• Documentation Compliance

• Safety Requirements

• Specification Compliance

Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)

Identify Problems Before Startup

CAE represents owners, operators, and project teams during Factory Acceptance Testing to verify equipment performance prior to shipment and installation.

FAT Services Include:

• Test Procedure Development

• Vendor Coordination

• Witness Testing

• Functional Verification

• Controls Verification

• Electrical Verification

• Documentation Review

• Punch List Development

Equipment Commonly Tested:

• PLC Control Panels

• DCS & SIS Systems

• MCCs & Switchgear

• Process Skids

• Compressor Packages

• Flare Systems

• SCR Systems

• Packaged Process Equipment

Why CAE?

Our engineers routinely work in operating facilities and understand the realities of construction, commissioning, maintenance, and long-term operation. This field experience allows us to develop solutions that are practical, reliable, and maintainable.

From design through startup, CAE supports projects with practical engineering backed by real-world experience.

Need Support in the Field?

Whether you need Factory Acceptance Testing, equipment inspections, startup support, troubleshooting assistance, or an experienced engineering resource on-site, CAE delivers solutions that work in practice, not just on paper.

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Field Experience. Practical Solutions. Reliable Results.