DCS · PLC · SCADA · Safety SIS

Modernize your legacy control systems without the vendor sales pitch.

Independent, vendor-neutral consulting for plants running aging DCS and PLC systems — backed by 35 years across Honeywell, Rockwell, Yokogawa, and Emerson.

Obsolescence roadmaps, ISA-18.2 alarm management, operator training, and hot-cutover migration strategies — delivered as clear, ready-to-execute reports your team or integrator can follow.

35+ yrsField experience
4 platformsDeep DCS expertise
100%Vendor-neutral advice
Platform expertise & standards
HoneywellRockwell AutomationYokogawaEmerson ISA-18.2IEC 62402ISA-95OPC UA
Sound familiar?

The pressures every plant with aging controls is facing

You don't need another vendor telling you to rip and replace. You need an honest plan that fits your process, budget, and timeline.

Obsolescence & spares risk

End-of-life controllers, dwindling spares, and rising downtime risk on 20+ year-old systems that still run your plant.

Alarm floods

Operators drowning in nuisance alarms, masking the events that actually matter and eroding safe, confident response.

Knowledge walking out the door

Experienced techs retiring with undocumented logic in their heads, and new hires who've never seen a TDC3000.

Flagship service — Insider advantage

Service Agreement Strategy & Negotiation

For 35 years I designed and sold DCS and PLC service agreements from the vendor side. Now I use that inside knowledge to help plants structure agreements that cost less, cover more, and give you real leverage with the big vendors.

Explore this service →

What we help you get

  • Right-sized coverage across the full lifecycle
  • A renewal process that keeps leverage on your side
  • KPIs that hold the vendor accountable
  • More included — training, audits, spares, cyber
  • Benchmarked pricing and multi-vendor leverage
What we do

Core consulting services

Advisory-only and completely vendor-neutral. We deliver the strategy and detailed instructions — your team or integrator executes.

01

Obsolescence & Reliability

IEC 62402-aligned risk assessments and 5-year roadmaps. Hybrid upgrades, spares strategy, hot-cutover planning, and lifecycle contract negotiation for any legacy DCS or PLC.

Learn more →
02

Alarm Management

ISA-18.2 rationalization and nuisance-alarm reduction across Honeywell Experion, Yokogawa, and Emerson — restoring a calm, meaningful alarm environment for operators.

Learn more →
03

Operator Simulation & Training

Cost-effective, non-vendor-specific simulators and ladder-friendly training roadmaps that keep experienced teams comfortable while onboarding the next generation.

Learn more →
Deep specialty

Legacy systems we reverse-engineer & migrate

Minimal documentation? That's our specialty. We rebuild the functional spec and hand you a phased path to a modern platform.

Also: Emerson DeltaV / Ovation, Rockwell Allen-Bradley PLCs, Yokogawa Centum VP, Aspen Tech — plus ISA-95 and OPC UA integration.

Proven results

Real outcomes from real plants

Life extension, alarm reduction, and cost avoidance — measured, not promised.

80–92%Nuisance alarm reduction (ISA-18.2)
2–5 yrsDCS life extension via roadmaps
$50K–$145KSavings in the first 90 days
$2.1M+5-yr contract value improvement
LNG Facility

Alarm Management Quick Audit

82–91% nuisance alarm reduction in 2–4 weeks using ISA-18.2 rationalization on Honeywell Experion — saving $50K–$100K+ versus a full-time contractor.

Major Refinery

5-Year Obsolescence Roadmap

Hybrid migration plan for a 22-year-old Honeywell TDC3000 extended reliable operation 4–5 years and avoided $1.2M in immediate capital spend.

Petrochemical Plant

Lifecycle Contract Negotiation

Consolidated and expanded multi-vendor contracts, cutting per-year cost 18% while raising coverage — projected 5-year savings of $2.1M+.

Get Results Like These →
How it works

Simple, secure, low-risk

From your current system data to a clear roadmap — handled remotely with full confidentiality and zero implementation risk.

1

Share your data

Spares lists, support contracts, failure history, EOL notices. No special tools or system access required from us.

2

Secure review

Upload through an encrypted portal. We sign a mutual NDA before any data is reviewed — your information stays protected.

3

Get your roadmap

A professional, step-by-step report your internal team or chosen integrator can execute immediately.

Let's talk

Get your free Quick Audit

Book a 20-minute strategy call or request a proposal. Tell me about your system and I'll come back with a clear, no-obligation next step.

ROI, LLC, doing business as Reliable Operations Intelligence.

Request your Quick Audit

No obligation. Response within one business day.
Your details are used only to respond to your inquiry.