October - November Wednesday, November 13 Commercial building automation presentation and tour

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1 October - November 2013 Inside This Issue 2 - President s Message 3 - CCST Review Courses Tom Stout, Max Kopp To Be Honored 4 - ISA99 Cyber Security Standard 5 - ISA Technical Report on Continuous Process Operations 6 - Chinese Delegation Tours Southland Product News 7 - Industry News 8 - Local Section Meetings 9 - Regional Events Job Shop Regional Training & Events November 19 Digital Multi-Meter Hands-On Workshop December 7 Christmas Holiday Party and Award Ceremony Fundraiser January Certitfied Automation Professional Exam Workshop Jenny Xu, Jenny.Xu@fluor.com Wednesday, November 13 Commercial building automation presentation and tour Editors note: This meeting was announced earlier by and by postcard. If you did not receive an notice, please contact info@isa.org or (919) and request that your address be updated in the roster. This month s presentation is Commercial Building Automation for energy savings and design enhancement, both in new and retro-fit applications with a Title 24 update. A tour will take place in a typical residential setting with the audience experiencing the convenience and aesthetics of lighting and shade automation. The automated system works to save energy costs, extend lamp life, reduce heat gain and UV damage to interior fabrics, art, and furniture by operating on an astronomical time clock. This technology is completely retrofit-able and scalable, using existing wiring, controlling all load types, and interfacing with third-party devices within the home. A cell phone app makes monitoring and controlling the entire system from a remote location easy. Speaker James Cheng is part of the Chicago Specification Team and the Government Team and has extensive experience in Lutron lighting control for both the private and public sector. Since becoming the Los Angeles Specification Manager in 2011, James leads a team of specification sales personnel throughout Los Angeles and Orange County, working with end-users, architects, electrical engineers, lighting designers, and others concerned with energy-saving and construction. He is a graduate of both West Point and Northwestern s Kellogg School of Management, and is Lutron Electronics Commercial Sales Leader for Southern California. Originally from Chicago, Mr. Cheng attended the military Academy and became a Combat Engineer officer in the Regular Army upon graduation. After a tour in Iraq and the Philippines, he joined Lutron in Lutron is a privately-held lighting control manufacturer, which originated in 1958 with the invention of the solid state dimmer by founder Joel Spira, a Smithsonian inductee. Meeting Details: Wed, Nov 13, PM Refreshments, Networking; 6PM Program & Tour. Location: Lutron Electronics, 2458 Dupont Dr, Irvine. RSVP to Joan Akleh at (626) I do not think that there is any other quality so essential to success of any kind as the quality of perseverance. It overcomes almost everything, even nature. -- John D. Rockefeller A good turnout at the Liquid Chromatography program by Ismail Rustamov. Photo courtesy Joan Akleh. Oct-Nov 2013 ISA Newsletters, Southern District 11 1

2 Orange County Section Officers S Bristol St, #489 Santa Ana, CA President Edward Naranjo General Monitors (949) EdwardN@generalmonitors.com President-Elect Manny Martinez Fluor Enterprises (562) Manny.E.Martinez@fluor.com Secretary Eloisa Hernandez U C Irvine eloisa.hernandez.a@gmail.com Treasurer Jesus Moncayo South Coast Systems, Inc. (714) JMoncayo@southcoastsystems.com Delegate, Arrangments and Exhibits Chairs Bis Mitra Fluor Enterprises (949) Biswajit.Mitra@fluor.com Past President, Honors & Awards Chair Rafael Agrazsanchez Invensys (714) Rafael.Agrazsanchez@gmail.com Program Chair Joan Akleh Ponton Industries (626) Joan@pontonind.com President s Message By Edward Naranjo, Section President Last month s meeting went well. Paragon Industrial Controls Doug Raff gave an informative one-hour presentation on machine safety. Practical in his approach, he reviewed OSHA and ANSI regulations on machine safety and illustrated poor and best practices with examples. His videos, some of which were frightening to watch, conveyed many salient points of his talk more clearly and distinctly than PowerPoint slides alone. Sixteen attendeee the monthly meeting. At right, Doug receives a certificate (photo by Sergei Seleznev.) Credit goes to Bis Mitra for introducing the speaker and making sure food and beverages were delivered to Lutron Electronics on time. Likewise, I want to thank Winnie Ababat, Craig Lanternier, Sergei Seleznev, and Jenny Xu for their participation in the presentation. Their questions to Doug helped clarify safety concepts and create a stronger imprint of the material learned. Below, Ismail Rustamov of Phenomenex receives a certficiate of appreciation for his program on Liquid Chromatograpy from Manny Martinez in September. Education Chair Jenny Xu Fluor Enterprises (949) Jenny.Xu@fluor.com Marketing & Publications Chairs Sergei Seleznev Blair-Martin, Co., Inc. (949) SGSeleznev@gmail.com Nominations Chair Raj Adani (800) Emerson Process Management Raj.Adani@emersonprocess.com Historian Christine Dorgan Disney Scientific Systems (714) Christine.Dorgan@disney.com Photo courtesy of Javid Huseynov. Photo courtesy of Joan Akleh. Student Section Liaison Craig Lanternier Control Engineering (714) Craig.Lanternier@att.net Standards & Practices Chair Hitan Dalal Kinder Morgan (714) Hiten_Dalal@kindermorgan.com Newsletter Editor John Prince APG Analyzer Systems (714) JPrince@CalCEMS.com Webmaster Bob Harrison Cal State Fullerton (714) Bob@TheHarrisonHouse.com AutomationOC Attendee Analyst Wenifredo Ababat Occidental Petroleum Corporation Wenifredo_Ababat@oxy.com Past Society President & Special Assignments Donald W. Zee Don Zee Associates (949) DonZee@cox.net Past Section President & Special Assignments John Querido JohnQuerido@yahoo.com District 11 Vice President Gary Campbell M+W Zander (480) GCampbellisa@cox.net District 11 Vice President-Elect Rafael Agrazsanchez Invensys (714) Rafael.Agrazsanchez@gmail.com The monthly ISA Section Newsletters and annual Regional Membership Directory and Buyers Guide are mailed to all ISA section members in Southern California and Southern Nevada and to ISA student affiliates at Cal Poly Pomona, Long Beach State University and Bakersfield College. Newsletters include the Central California Alarm, Los Angeles Annunciator, Orange County Chart, San Diego Signal, Las Vegas Experience and Hawaii Process Connection. Changes of address are processed by ISA by (919) or info@isa.org. Editorial submissions and feedback, advertising rates, reprints, circulation information and style guide: Contact Newsletter Editor. Billing and publishing correspondence may be addressed to TechPubs Communications, PO Box 1605, Costa Mesa, CA Submissions are copyright by the respective authors with all rights reserved. Publication Copyright (C) 2013 TechPubs Communications. All Rights Reserved. 2 ISA Newsletters, Southern District 11 Oct-Nov 2013

3 Training and Certification CCST Review Course, other local training The Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST ) review course is a fast paced review of the knowledge and practical skills necessary to install and maintain standard measurement and control instrumentation. It is intended for practicing technicians preparing for the CCST Level I exam. An explanation of the examination process and practice certification-type exams are provided. To register or for more information, contact ISA at (919) More info about the benefits of achieving CCST certification, see the ISA website and search for training or go directly to Burbank CCST Exam Review Course (Level 1) May 5-8, 2014 (8am-4pm) Pickwick Gardens Conference Center By Sodexho 1001 W. Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA ISA Members: $2,000; Group Discount: $2,000; Affiliate Member: $1,255; Others: $2,505. CEU Credits: 2.8 Nov (5 days) Installing, Calibrating & Maintaining Electronic Instruments Nov (2 days) Advanced Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Selection (EC52) Nov (2 days) Advanced Design & SIL Verification (EC54) More courses on page 9 Honors & Awards Tom Stout, Max Kopp to be honored Nov 21 All are invited to be a part of this special Award Ceremony to be held at Moore Industries in North Hills on Thursday, November 21. A Special Holiday Dinner of turkey breast & stuffing, mashed potatoes, yams, cranberry sauce, garden salad with rancho & vinaigrette, bread, apple pie & pumpkin pies, and soft drinks. Vegetable dinners available with advance request. RSVP is a must! Seating is limited to 66. Cost is $15 for ISA members and their guests if RSVP by Nov 14; $20 after if seats are available. New members who join during November attend at no cost. Mr. Max J. Kopp, Former ISA Society and Los Angeles Section President, will be recognized with the William L. Campbell Golden Achievement Award in recognition of exceptional contributions to ISA and to the Los Angeles Section throughout his 45 years of membership. Honorary Fellow Dr. Thomas M. Stout, P.E., will be recognized with the presentation of the first annual Thomas M. Stout Engineering and Technology Award which will be awarded in future years in his honor to ISA members who have made outstanding achievements to the licensing and certification of both engineers and technicians working in process automation. Dr. Stout is recognized for over 60 years membership in the Los Angeles Section of ISA. A facility tour will be held in shifts starting at 4pm, with dinner and awards at 5pm, and a presentation on Safety Instrumented Systems at 6pm. Special thanks to Tom Watson of Moore Industries. Moore Industries International is located at Schoenborn St., North Hills, near the Roscoe exit off the 405 Freeway. RSVP to Tracy Green at tracy.agreen@yahoo.com or (949) Oct-Nov 2013 ISA Newsletters, Southern District 11 3

4 Standards and Practices ISA99 Cyber Security Standard Defines Key Technical Requirements for Secure Industrial Control Systems The ISA series of standards, being developed by the ISA99 committee and adopted globally by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), is designed to provide a flexible framework to address and mitigate current and future vulnerabilities in industrial automation and control systems (IACS). The most recent standard in the series, ISA , Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems Part 3-3: System Security Requirements and Security Levels, addresses risks arising from the growing use of business information technology (IT) cyber security solutions to address IACS cyber security in complex and dangerous manufacturing and processing applications. IACS security goals typically focus on control system availability, plant protection, plant operations, and time-critical system response. IT security goals, in contrast, often focus more on protecting information than physical assets. For this reason, use of IT cyber security solutions to address IACS security must be implemented knowledgably to prevent unintended vulnerabilities that could lead to potentially disastrous health, safety, environmental, financial, and/or reputational impacts in deployed control systems. 4 ISA Newsletters, Southern District 11 Oct-Nov 2013

5 The new ISA99 standard addresses this concern with an approach to defining system requirements that is based on a combination of functional requirements and risk assessment, and an awareness of operational issues. The standard provides detailed technical control system requirements associated with seven foundational requirements described in the groundbreaking first ISA99 standard, ISA ( ), including defining the requirements for control system capability security levels. Those responsible for IACS cyber security will use these requirements in developing the appropriate control system target security levels for specific assets. This standard provides highly relevant and practical direction to asset owners, system integrators and suppliers by describing the major system-level technical requirements for a secure IACS, stated ISA99 Co-Chair Eric C. Cosman of the Dow Chemical Company. It serves as a cornerstone in the ISA-62443/IEC series, complementing other standards including ISA , which addresses the processes and procedures needed for security. The ISA99 committee drew on the input and knowledge of IACS security experts from across the globe in developing the standard. Unlike programs targeted at a single industry, ISA99 is applicable to all industry sectors and critical infrastructure in recognition of the interrelated nature of industrial computer networks in which cyber vulnerabilities exploited in one sector can impact multiple sectors and infrastructure. The new standard represents a collaborative effort of experts from multiple industries around the world, stated the ISA99 task group leader for the project, Jeff Potter of Emerson Process Management. Our intensive series of revise-and-review cycles has resulted in a rigorously reviewed standard reflecting the best current thinking in control systems security. Our joint work with IEC experts provides users with further assurance that this is a truly global standard that can be used to design, build, operate and regulate with full confidence in its longevity and crossnational applicability. ANSI/ISA was approved as an American National Standard on August 13, An essentially identical version will be published by the IEC later in 2013 as IEC The standard may be viewed by ISA members or obtained at (select from the drop-down list and scroll down) or by calling The ISA standards home page is New ISA Technical Report Focuses on Procedure Automation for Continuous Process Operations A new ISA technical report addresses good practices regarding procedure automation in process operations and strategies for incorporating automated procedures into industrial automation and basic process control ystems (BPCS). ISA TR , Procedure Automation for Continuous Process Operations Models and Terminology, complements the concepts in key ISA standards that deal with the use of procedures in specific applications, including batch processing (ISA-88) and safety systems (ISA-84). Many such fundamental concepts are common to all procedures without regard to the context in which they are implemented, but there are needs specific to continuous processes. These needs are Continued on page 6 Oct-Nov 2013 ISA Newsletters, Southern District 11 5

6 Industry News Wilmington Instrument Company photo. Chinese standards delegation tours Wilmington Instrument Company On October 2, 2013, sixteen Chinese nationals from the Hubei Standard Management and Market Access delegation toured the Wilmington Instrument Company calibration lab and facility. The translator was a graduate student from California State University Long Beach. What an experience, it went very well, said Wilmington s John Bowman. Hubei, located in central China, is a major industrial center, a national center of trade and transportation and the location of such gigantic hydroelectric projects as Three Gorges Dam. Continued on page 8 Standards and Practices, Continued from page 5 addressed in the new technical report in a procedure requirements model, procedure implementation model, and physical model as well as in sections concerning mapping of procedures to BPCS components. The good practices documented in the technical report were developed to address many of the human performance limitations that can occur during procedural operations pertaining to continuous operations. Also described are the elements necessary to implement procedure automation. Such procedures are less prone to significant deviations in practice and may also improve response to disturbances. Procedures represent the knowledge necessary to operate a system and are critical components of continuous operations. Historically, procedures have been executed by humans reading from a manual, checklist document, or a static display. The new technical report describes the concepts in which procedures are integrated into the BPCS. The intended audience for the document includes technical and operations managers and engineering personnel who are responsible for the operation or automation of continuous process operations, members of engineering departments of owner/operators, and engineering personnel of engineering and procurement companies, automation vendors and system integrators and other process engineering practitioners. The technical report was developed by ISA106, Procedure Automation for Continuous Process Operations. The committee is now developing a second technical report on the work processes involved with automating procedures that monitor and control continuous processes. This second technical is intended to be applied to capital projects but could also be applied to operating expenditures activities to automate individual procedures. The technical report may be viewed by ISA members or obtained at (select 106 from the drop-down list and scroll down). The ISA standards home page is Product News 3D Instruments Introduces New Series 34 Accu-Drive Pressure Gauge 3D Instruments is please to introduce their new Series 34 Accu-Drive pressure gauge. The Series 34 represents the next generation of Direct Drive Pressure Gauges and includes a Never Seen Before 10 Year Warranty! The 34 Series incorporates the 3D Instruments signature Direct Drive Difference Inconel helical bourdon tube system. The direct drive concept couples the bourdon tube directly to the shaftpointer, thereby streamlining the design and reducing the number of moving parts from approximately twelve down to one!! Thirty years of industrial applications have proven that this design is vastly superior to the C type bourdon tube and movement system incorporated in other pressure gauges...especially for vibration and pulsation!! In many severe service applications, C type bourdon tube pressure gauges are filled with silicone to both dampen needle movement as well as lubricate the metal movements to extend service life. Besides adding additional cost to the price of the pressure gauge, the liquid filled case causes other operational difficulties such as dial discoloration and potential shift of calibration. All Series 34 Accu-Drive pressure gauges utilize the finest materials of construction. The bourdon tube is constructed of Inconel, a highly elastic material with excellent corrosion resistance. The wetted parts are of 316SS. The balance of the gauge hardware is designed to minimize corrosion associated with challenging field environments. The extremely robust Direct Drive bourdon tube system offers outstanding overpressure protection to 150% of full scale on pressure ranges from vacuum 6 ISA Newsletters, Southern District 11 Oct-Nov 2013

7 Industry News Endress+Hauser appoints JPR Systems By Jackie Vice, Vice President West Area, Endress+Hauser Effective August 30, 2013, IPT Group has joined with JPR Systems to become the exclusive representative for Endress+Hauser. Together they have created a best-in-class partnership focused on delivering exceptional measurement products, solutions, and services in the States of California, Hawaii and in western Nevada. Since 1985, JPR Systems has been dedicated to providing the highest quality support for industrial and municipal customers. With the addition of the Endress+Hauser product line and the expertise and experience of IPT Group they offer an unrivalled package of products, solutions and services. Endress+Hauser is a global supplier of process instrumentation for the measurement of level, flow, pressure, temperature and liquid analysis. In addition to products, Endress+Hauser offers services and solutions tailored to your specific requirements. JPR Systems has 3 locations to support you: Corporate Office 305 N Berry Street Brea, CA Tel: Fax: ; Bakersfield Sales Office 7201 N Schirra Ct. Ste H Bakersfield, CA Tel: Fax: ; and Northern California Office 582 Market St. Suite 1601 San Francisco, CA Tel: Fax: to 10,000 psi. Various case styles are available with measurement accuracy ranging from a 0.5% process gauge version to a 0.25% full scale test gauge version with a New Never Before Seen, 10 Year Warranty! The combination of lower cost of ownership, long service life, maintenance-free direct drive technology, robust design platform and a wide array of pressure ranges, makes the Series 34 Accu-Drive Direct Drive Difference pressure gauges from 3D Instruments the ideal choice for your demanding pressure monitoring or test and calibration applications. 3D Instruments is represented by Patten Systems, Inc. (See ad at right) in Southern California at (excluding San Diego & Imperial Counties) and CFM (See ad page 15) in San Diego & Imperial Counties. Oct-Nov 2013 ISA Newsletters, Southern District 11 7

8 Local section meetings For more details about any of the section meetings, please contact the section president, website or read each section s complete newsletter online at Orange County Section Wed, Nov 13 Edward Naranjo, (949) , EdwardN@generalmonitors.com Industrial Wireless, Ismail Rustamov, Irvine. Los Angeles Section Tues, Nov 19 John Prince, (714) , jprince@calcems.com Digital Multimeter Training, John Bowman, Downey. San Diego Section Nov (date TBA) Mike Wallace, (858) , mwallace@sweetwater.com Panel: Engineers vs. Suppliers, Joe Hohn. Website: Central California Section Wed, Nov 13 Fernando Sanchez, fernando.sanchez@emerson.com, (661) Fuzzy Logic Steam Flow Back Control. Website: Las Vegas Section See Website Brian Neal, briananeal@hotmail.com Website: Aloha Section See Website Edward Nugent, (808) , enugent@ipt-usa.com Oahu Light Rail Developer Presentation. Website: Bakersfield College Student Section Contact Advisor Sean Caras, Advisor, (661) , scaras@bakersfieldcollege.edu Please contact advisor for the latest section information. Cal State Long Beach Student Club Contact Advisor William Lopez, Advisor, (714) , lpeng@pacbell.net Section website: Cal Poly Pomona Student Section Contact Advisor Salomon Oldak, Advisor. Website: Chinese standards delegation, continued from page 6 Pictured with Wilmington s Doug Larson and John Bowman are Zhuan Chen, Deputy Director-General, Hubei Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision; Jiazhi Wang, Division Director, Measurement Division of Hubei Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision; Jiandong Yang, Dean, Hubei Institute of Standardization; Yongbin He, Director-General, Jingmen Municipal Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision; Qin Zeng, Director-General, Shiyan Municipal Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision; Duanyang Cao, Director, Training Center of Hubei Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision; Yiping Zhang, Director-General, Tianmen Municipal Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision; Qinghai Zhang, Deputy Dean, Hubei Provincial Special Equipment Inspection and Research Institute; Ms. Qing Zhang, Deputy Director-General, Jingzhou Municipal Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision; Chengwen Wang, Deputy Director-General, Xiangyang Municipal Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision; Weiguo Yu, Director-General, Xiantao Municipal Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision; Xinmin Li, Section Chief, Yichang Municipal Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision; Ms. Defen Yang, Section Chief, Yichang Municipal Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision; Xianglin Wu, Deputy Dean, Hubei Provincial Electronic Information Product Quality Supervision and Inspection Institute; Ms. Xiaoyun Wang, Director-General, Gucheng County Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision; and Ms. Fang Wang, Deputy Party Secretary, Party Committee for the Organs of Yichang Municipal Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision. John Bowman has presented numerous classes for ISA, NCSli, IAEI and many other organizations during his career, is 8 ISA Newsletters, Southern District 11 Oct-Nov 2013

9 Local ISA Training, continued from page 3 Regional events & training Dates subject to change. Contact the sponsoring party before making your final plans to attend. To include an ISA or non-isa event, please contact the editor. Bakersfield Dec (5 days) Introduction to Industrial Automation and Control (FG07) Dec (5 days) Advanced Operation of Smart Transmitters and Digital Valve Controllers (TS16) Tues, Nov 19 Digital Multimeter Training Gas Co Energy Resource Center, Downey Thur, Nov 21 ISA Los Angeles Awards Ceremony, Turkey Dinner and Facility Tour Moore Industries, North Hills Thurs, Dec 5 ISA CENCAL Christmas Social Famous Dave s, Bakersfield Sat, Dec 7 ISAOC/LA Christmas Holiday Dinner Knotts Berry Farm Hotel, Buena Park January 21-23, ISA Orange County Training Certified Automation Professional (CAP) Exam Workshop Classes 8:00am - 4:00pm Contact Jenny Xu at (949) or Jenny.Xu@fluor.com certified in Thermal Imaging and Vibration Analysis and is a Board member and past President of the Measurement Science Conference. John will be conducting a Training Class on Practical Hands-On Digital Multi-Meter Measurements Using Test Boards on November 19 sponsored by the ISA Los Angeles Section at the Gas Company s Energy Resource Center in Downey. For more information about this training class, please contact Tracy Green at (949) or tracy.agreen@yahoo.com or sign up at the website, INSTRUMENTATION 2014 TRAINING - TOURS - EXHIBITS All Process Industries Topics FOOD - PRIZES - ENTERTAINMENT March 18-19, 2014 Carson Convention Center Sand Canyon Ave., Suite C Irvine, CA Office: Fax: Instrumentation and Control Systems for Southern California, Nevada and Hawaii Golden State Controls and Invensys Foxboro We are the authorized Representative for the Foxboro Systems group. We now support the full range of Foxboro control systems including IA and A Squared. Please call us for information, support and service. Instrumentation Control Valves Control Systems Distributor Rotameters Sub-Distributor for G M Cooke, Inc. Golden State Controls is affiliated with Western States Controls Professional Services Group that provides engineering and technical solutions to process control systems and instrumentation. Oct-Nov 2013 ISA Newsletters, Southern District 11 9

10 Job Shop and Business Opportunities (more on page 12 & 13) Circulation is ISA members and other industry personnel. To place an ad, call (714) The standard cost to place a job ad is $25 per block of 25 words. Job Wanted ads free to ISA members. Kube Engineering- Requesting Independent Contractor for LA Territory. Est Markets: Municipal, Refinery, Bio-Pharm, Chemical. Principals: Xylem Analytics, Van London, Toshiba Mags, J&S Valve, Ross Valve, RealTech. Products: Analytical, Valves, Actuators, Instrumentation. More than a job, a career! Contact: Quinn Eddins Quinn@kubeengineering.com Senior Application Engineer in Torrance, CA. Job Requirements: Minimum 3 years of directly related experience in the field of supporting PLCs, Automation Controllers, Data Acquisition and Data Communication products. Minimum 5 years of programming in VC, VB, C++, Ladder Logic and Operating Panels. Technical Degree (BSEE Preferred) or equivalent formal training and experience. Strong Verbal & written English skills. Send your resume to johng@icpdas-usa.com or call Analyzers and Instruments: Combustion/ Emissions Analyzers Toxic Gas, IAQ, LEL, CWA & TIC Monitors Gamma & Neutron Radiation Detectors, Dosimeters & Monitors Calibration Gas, Kits & Accessories Components for Automation: Fluid Controls/Pressure Regulators Miniature Pumps Solenoid Valves Plummer Street Chatsworth, CA (800) (818) fax sales@donwolf.com AUTOMATION & INSTRUMENTATION SPECIALISTS We also offer: Annual Maintenance Quick Repair and Calibration Engineering and Design Training, Technical Information, Advocacy & much more! Field Service Technician 2. Fluid Components International is looking for a Field Service Technician 2. The ideal candidate should have 3-5yrs progressive related work experience of which 3+ years consists of fluid dynamics and/or process controls. They will be Knowledgeable in Safety & Quality processes & standards, as well as, possess strong communication skills. Technician will troubleshoot & maintain instruments that interface to control systems including PLC s such as MMI, SCADA & other industrial field control devices, pressure transmitters, thermocouple options, motorized valves, proximity sensors, etc. Travel up to 40% of the time, domestically and internationally. Please visit our website for a detailed job description at or submit your resume to aclarke@fluidcomponents.com. Honeywell Analytics, Inc. KOSO Severe Service Stacked Disk Technology Control Valves Control Valves Thermowells / Orifice Plates / Flush Rings Gas Detection Sensors, Analyzers & Controls Wireless Sensor Networks Nuclear Level & Density - TN & Kay-Ray Density & Spec. Gravity - Sarasota Ultrasonic Flow - Polysonics, M-PULSe Flow Computers - AutoEXEC Data Recorders - Westronics Air Flow Sensors - Brandt Purge & Pressurizing Systems 10 ISA Newsletters, Southern District 11 Oct-Nov 2013

11 Inside Sales and Technical Support Position Ponton Industries currently has a new position for an Inside Sales Support person. Very competitive salary, tax deferred retirement package, health, dental and life insurance benefits. Candidate needs to be good on the phone, computer literate, and preferably have experience in the instrumentation industry. Excellent opportunity for the right candidate! For more information, please us at info@pontonid.com, or call Newport Electronics -- Sales Engineer Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Assume a lead role in generating account revenue by developing and supporting distributor sales. 2. Have industrial, process and building automation networking Provide phone based technical pre and post-sales support for wireless, Ethernet and industrial networking products. 3. Provide product education to support sales training requirements. 4. Support marketing activities by attending trade shows, conferences and other marketing events. 5. Prepare and provide technical presentations and demonstrations illustrating product features and use. Some domestic travel required (20%) to provide OEM and distributor support. 6. Maximize the mix of Newport Brand products for each sales opportunity. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities: * The ideal candidate will have experience in selling industrial, process and building automation networking solutions and ideally with a focus on wireless and Ethernet based products. * Familiar with process automation, concepts, practices, and procedures. * Personable, with ability to engage customers in detailed technical discussions. * Ability to ascertain potential fault conditions and guide customers in resolving configuration problems by phone. * Strong Computer Skills: Networking, MS Office, SalesForce Education and/or Experience: * Must be experienced in industrial automation, process measurement and control or related area * 3+ years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience * Proven track record in growing sales in new territories and industries. * Prefer BSEE Please send resume to careers@newportus.com.com Oct-Nov 2013 ISA Newsletters, Southern District 11 11

12 Job Shop, continued Sales Engineer Available Experienced, disciplined, structured, successful engineered product sales engineer seeks inside or outside sales position. Deep customer contacts at the refineries, power stations, pipeline companies, CPI, EPC s, oil and gas and more. Seek sales and application engineering in control valves, actuators, regulators, I&C, field instrumentation, relief devices sensors and more. Valve and actuator repairs sales and engineering is included in my background. BSME degree. Strong references. Available now. Team player. Located on southern California. Please respond to Analyzer or System Project Management or Senior Technical Position Experienced, successful technical analyzer system manager seeks inside or outside position. Customer contacts throughout Western US at refineries, power generation stations, wastewater facilities, cogens, process plants, AQMD, APCD and more. Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in sales, sales support, application engineering, system design, project engineering, project management, field service, management experience at suppliers & end users of analytical instruments, systems Sales Engineer SCADA/RTU & Distributed I/O Products We are a young and dynamic company specializing in innovative RTU, PLC and I/O products for automation, asset management, and SCADA system applications in industries ranging from Water/Wastewater Infrastructure, Remote Tank Level Monitoring, and Utility Scale Solar Farm monitoring. We are currently in need of skilled people that can help move us to the next level of growth, customer identification and support. Responsibilities: Identify and Develop New Customer Accounts. Provide Technical Support for both Existing & New Customers. Responsible for achieving monthly sales & margin targets Presentations to prospective Customers/Systems Integrators Requirements: At least 3-5 years Systems Engineering or Sales of control and automation systems. Good Technical Knowledge of Industrial Measurement & Control Products Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills. Regional travel as required. Applicants must possess the willingness and ability to do what it takes on a day-to-day basis to get the job done in a small start-up environment (we all wear many hats). If you think you can help us, please send resume, salary history and requirements, and a brief introduction. Respond in confidence to SCADA1304@techpubs.net. CANNON IS NO ORDINARY CONSULTING FIRM Come Be Part of an Established & Growing Firm! LEAD AUTOMATION TECHNICIAN San Luis Obispo, CA. Cannon is No Ordinary Consulting Firm. Come Be Part of an Established & Growing Firm! For 37 years, we have provided creative solutions to clients in the energy industry, commercial and residential development, water resources, and public infrastructure. With offices throughout California we continue to grow! Cannon s culture provides exciting opportunities for professional growth and outlets for team building. We work hard. We play hard. We have fun. LEAD AUTOMATION TECHNICIAN - Requires a minimum of 3 years experience working with automation equipment and programmable controllers. Must have firm understanding of Programmable Logic Controllers and familiarity with process instrumentation (RTU s, HMI, SCADA, flowmeters and transducers) including installation, calibration, and maintenance. Certified Electrician is a plus. Visit and click on Careers for a complete description and to apply. We offer full benefits, relocation assistance, and competitive salaries. Solve your toughest application requirements with complete automation hardware and software solutions from GE and Gexpro For more information, contact John Chang at: (P) (M) john.chang@gexpro.com 12 ISA Newsletters, Southern District 11 Oct-Nov 2013

13 Immediate opening for Electrical and Automation Controls Engineer Industry leading machine builder of high speed packaging machinery has an immediate opening for Electrical & Automation Controls Engineer. Associate of Science Degree in Engineering or Technology, or equivalent technological training (e.g. technological training received while serving in the military, or equivalent industry training), with 10+ years of directly related experience. Proficiency with Allen-Bradley Motion products and applications. Proficiency in PLC and HMI programming utilizing RSLogix 5, 500, 5000, Logix motion expertise. Knowledge of B&R Automation Studio is a big plus. Automated machinery experience preferred Hands on experience integrating motion control and servo systems with automated machinery Knowledge of remote communication and machine-to-machine software standards Hands on experience troubleshooting motion control and servo control systems Team player with strong organizational skills Excellent communication skills and ability to complete projects on time Ability to keep up to date with latest motion control hardware and software technologies Working knowledge of Project system design/startup and troubleshooting perspective is a must. Please your resume to Nick Rakhshani at Nickr@extremepkg.com. Extreme Packaging Machinery Inc. is located in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. No Agencies Please. Product Manager, Water Quality. Horiba Instruments, Inc., a major U.S. supplier of environmental and process gas and liquid monitoring instrumentation and systems in Irvine seeks a qualified Product Manager for its Water Quality product line. This individual manages sales network throughout North, Central and South America for water quality products to promote and increase sales and maintains an effective and efficient operation to support internal and external customers; develops sales support materials, training materials and conducts training as required; and other duties. Requires working knowledge of selling and marketing technical products; bachelor s degree in chemistry or other water/ environmental related discipline; strong problem solving and analytical skills; verbal and written communication skills; good computer skills and customer satisfaction skills. Supervisory experience preferred. Full benefit package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, vacation, 401(k). resume to Horiba.Jobs@horiba.com. EOE The Interface Solution Experts When you need to interface field processes with computer-based systems, readout equipment and other instrumentation... our technology, service and expertise help you do it efficiently, safely and cost-effectively. Process Control and Distributed I/O Signal Transmitters and Converters Isolators, Splitters and Repeaters Temperature Sensors and Transmitters Limit Alarms, Trips and Switches Process Controllers, Monitors and Backup Stations Smart HART Loop Monitors and Interfaces I/P and P/I Pneumatic Converters AC Power Transducers and Monitors Indicators and Displays Instrument Power Supplies Enclosure Systems, Racks and Rails Complementary Accessories Temperature Level Flow Pressure Status Monitor Display Alarm Record Control Represented By: Patten Systems, Inc. Tel: (714) FAX: (714) jcapitano@pattensystems.com Oct-Nov 2013 ISA Newsletters, Southern District 11 13

14 ADVERTISERS INDEX Applied Valves & Controls... 3 Blair-Martin Co., Inc Calbay Controls... 4 Capital Westward... 8 CFM Don Wolf & Associates Electrical Systems Ltd Emerson Process Mgmt FLW, Inc GEXPRO Golden State Controls... 9 Horiba Instruments icomtech, Inc Jensen Instrument Co JPR Systems... 7 Moore Industries...Insert, 13 Patten Systems... 7 Precision Instrumentation... 5 RM Controls... 3 Romatec... 9 SpectraSensors Summit Fluid Technologies... 8 The Fitting Source... 5 WestMark Sales... Back Cover Wilmington Instruments... Insert Control System Engineering PE Licence Exam Review Course Starts August 3. For info: pe@isala.org Become a licensed and validate your qualifications in this discipline Info: pe@isala.org You ll be able to: Provide services for projects requiring licensed engineers Place your seal on plans, drawings, specifications, and reports Advertise your services to the public Contact your state engineering board to request a CSE information packet or visit for information ISA Newsletters, Southern District 11 Oct-Nov 2013

15 Celebrating Over 20 Years Serving and Supporting San Diego & Imperial Valley s Process Control Needs! TEMPERATURE PRESSURE VOLUME LEVEL FLOW GAS DETECTION POWER MONITORING Thank You to all of our Customers & to our Principal Manufacturers! (760) Oct-Nov 2013 ISA Newsletters, Southern District 11 15

16 ISA Section Newsletter Los Angeles Section of ISA c/o TechPubs Communications PO Box 1605 Costa Mesa, CA Please Deliver by Nov 11 TIME SENSITIVE OR CURRENT RESIDENT OC 16 ISA Newsletters, Southern District 11 Oct-Nov 2013