www.isaoc.org Inside This Issue 2 - President s Message 3 - Honors and Awards Nomination Deadline Instrumentation 2012 EXPO & Training 4 - Golf Tournament March 5 - Bakersfield College Section Plant Tour 8 - Section Meetings 9 - Regional Events ISA Analysis Division Symposium, Anaheim 10 - ISA Safety & Security Symposium, Anaheim 11 - ISA Int l Instrumentation Symposium, San Diego 12 - Job Shop 14 - Assistance for Unemployed Members Upcoming Regional Events Feb 22: Instrumentation 2012 Expo & Training, Carson Mar 23 -- Golf Tournament, Rio Hondo Golf Club, Downey Apr 22-25 -- ISA Analysis Division Symposium, Anaheim May 17-18: ISA Cencal Golf Tournament & Tabletop The five essential entrepreneurial skills for success are concentration, discrimination, organization, innovation and communication. -- Michael Faraday (1791-1867) January 2012 Introduction to Safety Lifecycle for the Process Industries Overview of the ANSI/ISA 84.00.01 Safety Lifecycle Speaker Victor Bast has been an Application Engineer with Siemens Industry, Inc. s Process Automation Systems business since late 2004. He has a BS degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, and has worked for Air Products and Chemicals, ABB, and Aspen Technology, primarily in process control systems. A Safety Instrumented System (SIS) is an independent system composed of sensors, logic solvers, and final control elements for the purpose of taking the process to a safe state when pre-determined conditions are violated. With a safety system, the concern shouldn t so much be with how the system operates, but rather how the system fails. Topics - Functional Safety review - Industry standards - Independent protection layers - Separation between control and safety systems - Safety integrity level (SIL) selection - Safety requirements specification - Safety Lifecycle Process Meeting Details Location: Fluor, 47 Discover, Irvine Date: Wednesday, February 8 Time: 5pm Networking; 5:45pm Career Assistance; 6pm Program RSVP to Manny Martinez at (562) 334-5057 or Manny.E.Martinez@fluor.com Map and More Info: www.isaoc.org Instrumentation 2012 Expo & Training Wednesday, Feb, 22, 2012 at Carson Convention Center Instrumentation 2012 is the largest exhibition and training event on the west coast dedicated to process instrumentation, control and automation. Once again the Los Angeles County one-day event will be held at the Carson Convention Center next to the Hilton Doubletree Hotel. All classes, workshops, seminars and exhibits are free to those who pre-register online. The first 20 ISA members who preregister online will receive an extra 10 raffle tickets ($50 value) good toward 42-inch HDTV and other prizes. Attendees and exhibitors register at www.instrumentation2012.com. ISA Orange County Website Instrumentation2012.com January 2012 ISA Newsletters, Southern District 11 1
Orange County Section Officers 2011-2012 www.isaoc.org President Fred McEachen Fluor Corp. (949) 481-7291 fred.mceachen@fluor.com President-Elect Rafael Agrazsanchez Fluor Corp. (949) 349-2304 rafael.agrazsanchez@fluor.com Secretary Jennifer Qian Fluor Corp., (949) 349-2000 jennifer.qian@fluor.com Treasurer Edward Naranjo General Monitors (949) 581-4464 edwardn@generalmonitors.com Delegate Sebastian Zielonka Fluor Corp., (949) 349-8773 sebastian.zielonka@fluor.com Past Section President and Honors & Awards Chair Jesus Moncayo South Coast Systems, Inc. (714) 834-0232 jesus.moncayo@southcoastsystems.com Arrangements & Exhibit Chairs Bis Mitra Fluor Corp., (949) 349-3270 bis.mitra@fluor.com Historian Christine Dorgan Disneyland Resort (714) 781-1699 christine.dorgan@disney.com Membership Chair Emero Som Fluor Corp., (949) 349-2000 emero.som@fluor.com Newsletter Editor John Prince APG Analyzer Systems (714) 968-5501 jprince@calcems.com Nominations Chair Raj Adani Emerson Process Management (800) 999-9307 Raj.adani@emerson.com Program Chair Manny Martinez Fluor Corp., (949) 349-2099 manny.martinez@fluor.com Publications Chair Sergei Seleznev Blair-Martin Compnay sgseleznev@gmail.com President s Message By Fred Mc Eachen, Section President Special Assignment Don Zee Don Zee Associates don@donzeeassociates.com Standards & Practices Romel Bhullar Fluor Corp., (949) 349-6762 romelsbhullar@yahoo.com Hello Everybody, The ISA OC Section Board is off and running in 2012! The Board met Saturday, January 14th to plan some excellent opportunities for our members to network, learn and have some fun in the new year: February: When: 5:00 to 7:00pm Wednesday, Feb. 8 th, 2012 What: Introduction to Safety Lifecycle for the Process Industries - Overview of the ANSI/ISA 84.00.01 Safety Lifecycle by Victor Bast, Siemens Application Engineer, Siemens Industry, Inc. Automation Division Where: Fluor Irvine Office, 47 Discovery, Irvine Why: Have a bite to eat, network and learn about some new cutting edge technology. Siemens is one of the largest companies in the world and they have a tremendous amount of knowledge to share. March: When: 5:00 to 7:00pm Wednesday, Mar. 14 th, 2012 What: San Onofre Nuclear Generation Station Steam Generator Tube Replacement Presentation by Plant Engineer Chris Robinson Where: Fluor Irvine Office, 47 Discovery, Irvine Why: Unique opportunity to hear about project execution within a Nuclear Facility. Student Section Liaison and Webmaster Bob Harrison Conex Systems, (714) 968-1369 Bob@TheHarrisonHouse.com Student Section Liaison Craig Lanternier craig.lanernier@att.com April: When: 8:00 to 12:00pm Saturday, April 14 th,2012 What: Education Seminar on Flow, Level, Pressure and Temperature Process Measurement by Fluor Control Systems Engineering Subject Matter Expert Mark Murphy PE Where: Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa Why: Mark Murphy has over 30 years of Instrumentation experience with Fluor so this Education seminar will be a tremendous opportunity for us to sharpen our knowledge of process measurement. I look forward to seeing you at these upcoming events. Very Respectfully, Fred McEachen ISA Ornge County Section President District Vice President Elect Gary Campbell, CCST III (623) 332-7545 gcampbellisa@cox.net 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 and Las Vegas Experience. Changes of address can only be processed by ISA by at (919) 549-8411 or www.isa.org. For editorial submissions and feedback, please contact the newsletter editor. Advertising rates, circulation information and style guide is posted at www.techpubs.net. Billing and publishing correspondence may be addressed to TechPubs Communications, PO Box 1605, Costa Mesa, CA 92628. Submissions are copyright by the authors with all rights reserved. Copyright (C) 2011 TechPubs Communications. All Rights Reserved. 2 ISA Newsletters, Southern District 11 January 2012
TM Instrumentation 2012 Expo & Training ONE DAY ONLY Some of the honorees and others from ISA District 11. From left, Bill Campbell (Los Angeles), Ira Miller (Central California), Erwin Icayan (Central California) and their wives. (ISA photo) ISA Society Achievement Recognition Honors and Awards nominees deadline Feb 10 For hundreds of years, individual accomplishment and excellence has moved the industry forward. ISA believes that recognition of these individuals should be a priority. Our Honors and Awards Gala provides an opportunity for outstanding individuals and companies to be recognized for the work that they ve done. This year, the 2012 Honors and Awards Gala Ceremony will be held in Orlando, Florida. Dozens of photos from the 2011 Gala are posted at tinyurl.com/isa- Awards2011. Over the years, we ve honored thousands of important contributors to the advancement of process instrumentation, controls and automation. At our most recent gala, we honored dozens more. The deadline for nominations is February 10th. Please think about all those with whom you have dealt in the past and nominate someone for one of these awards. Many come with cash awards of up to $3000, and last year several awards were not presented because of the lack of response from members. To nominate someone, please contact Debbie Eby at ISA at deby@isa.org or call (919) 990-9241 or contact your Section President or Honors & Awards Chair. For more information and a list and photos of past recipients, please see www.isa.org/honors. Deadlines for other honors and awards later in the year include nominations for ISA Fellow Member (May) and Outstanding Division Award (June 1) and Section Performance Award (June 1). SERVICE AWARDS Honorary Member: Honorary membership is the highest honor bestowed by the Society and is reserved for individuals (members or non members of the Society) whose support of, and/or contributions to, the advancement of the arts and sciences of instrumentation, systems, and automation are deserving of special recognition. http://www.isa.org/content/navigationmenu/general_information/ Honors_and_Awards1/Service_Awards1/Honorary_Member1/ Honorary_Member.htm Wednesday, February 22, 2012 Carson Convention Center www.instrumentation2012.com The Largest Exhibition and Training Event on the West Coast Dedicated to Process Instrumentation, Controls & Automation Instrumentation 2012 is a trademark of ISA Los Angeles Section Continuednon page 4 January 2012 ISA Newsletters, Southern District 11 3
ISA Los Angeles Golf tournament registration opens The ISA Los Angeles Golf Tournament returns to one of the finest course in the County, Rio Hondo Golf Club in Downey. The tournament will be held on Friday, March 23. The tournament will begin at 8am. Proceeds benefit the ISA-LA Scholarship and Educational Fund Registration The registration fee for an individual golfer is $100 before Feb 23; $110 after Feb 23, which includes 18 holes of golf, golf cart, goody bag, lunch and door prizes. For non-golfters, lunch only is $30 per person. Sponsorships Sponsoring is a great opportunity to get your company name in front of your customers during the golf outing and continue to support ISALA scholarships. Sponsor a Hole for $100, have your company sign in registration area for $100; have your company s name on a golf cart: $100 each. Speak up early there are a limited number of sponsorships. Companies can provide give-away items to be inserted in attendee bags at $50 per giveaway item, or donate door prizes such as drivers, wedges, putters, gift certificates and other golf items. To register or to provide a prize or sponsorship, please contact Chuck Bagby at ChuckBagby@Gmail.com or (714) 248-6496. MANUFACTURERS INVENSYS FOXBORO TYCO THERMAL CONTROLS VEGA FLEXIM VAREC EATON FILTRATION PROTECTOSEAL MCCROMETER TELEDYNE HONEYWELL ANALYTICS MAHLE FILTRATION PGI SCHUBERT & SALZER RTK INSTRUMENTS BADGER METER THERMAL INSTRUMENT Sales Office Bakersfield CA Tel 661.391.1000 Fax 661.391.0990 Corporate Office 305 N. Berry Street Brea, CA 92821 Tel 714.674.9520 Fax 714.674.9521 www.jprsystems.com CONTROL SYSTEMS INSTRUMENTATION ELECTRIC HEAT TRACING FILTRATION VALVES FEATURED PRODUCT CLAMP-ON ULTRASONIC FLOW APPLICATIONS FOR LIQUID & GAS OIL & GAS - Unsurpassed Temperature Range WaveInjector for -250F to 750F Refineries Coker Feed Oil Production Natural Gas Pipelines Underground Gas Storage HVAC - BTU Thermal Energy Meters BACnet Modbus Chilled & Hot Water Flow WATER & WASTEWATER TREATMENT - Clean Water to Sludge Pump Stations Chemicals POWER - Cooling Towers Natural Gas Check Meters Solar Power Heat Transfer Fluid Sales Office Danville CA Tel 925.552.7000 Fax 925.891.9191 Honorees entering the banquet hall, led by Bill Campbell and Erwin Icayan. (ISA photo) Society Achievement Recognition, continued from page 3 Distinguished Society Service: The award recognizes Society members who have at least fifteen (15) years of accumulated, devoted service and contribution to organizational units of the Society and its members. For more info, see http://tinyurl.com/award-desc. Emerging Leader Award: The award recognizes Society Members, with no more than 10 years of accumulated membership, who have made significant contributions to organizational units of the Society and its Members. Years of student membership are not included in the limitation. Contributions must include a minimum of four years of progressive leadership positions and documentation of the breadth and depth of the accomplishments and responsibilities. For more info see http://tinyurl.com/award-desc. Golden Achievement: The award recognizes Society members who have at least 25 years of continuous ISA membership and continuing active Society service. For more info, see http://tinyurl.com/award- Desc. Life Achievement: The award recognizes individuals with a history of dedication to the instrumentation, systems, and automaton community. For more info, see http://tinyurl.com/award-desc. Don W. Thompson: This award recognizes individuals for exemplary efforts and achievements to encourage and support Student Activity and to Mentor Students. ($500). For more info, see http://tinyurl.com/ Award-Desc. Standards & Practices Award: This award recognizes Society members for an outstanding contribution to ISA s Standards and Practices effort. ($1000). For more info, see http://tinyurl.com/award- Desc. TECHNICAL AWARDS ISA is proud to recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the arts and sciences of instrumentation, systems, and automation. Deserving and qualified individuals can be recognized through multiple technical awards: Continued on page 7 4 ISA Newsletters, Southern District 11 January 2012
ISA Bakersfield College Student Section Bakersfield College Student Section tours Kern River Station 36. Special thanks to all those at Chevron who arranged this excellent tour: Frank Trujillo, Seth Olson, Johnna Tyler & operators at Station 36. ISA-BC tours Kern River 36 by Wes Clay, Chevron, ISA Bakersfield College President Thank you everyone who attended the tour of the water treatment plant it was fantastic! We had a great guide that was full of information. The plant separates the emulsion that is pulled from the ground, and the crude goes to the pipeline, some processed/filtered Photos continued on page 6 14978 Sand Canyon Ave., Suite C Irvine, CA 92618 Office: 949-559-1941 Fax: 949-653-2420 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 Flow Meters Displays Controllers Gauges Transmitters Filters 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. www.goldenstatecontrols.com Distributors of Pressure and Flow Controls: Pressure regulators, pressure indicators, flowmeters, filters, separators, thermometers, and switches 13413 Benson Ave., Chino CA 91710 TEL: (909) 590-0408 FAX: (909)590-4146 www.precinstr.com January 2012 ISA Newsletters, Southern District 11 5
Instrumentation 2012 Expo & Training ONE DAY ONLY Wednesday, February 22, 2012 Carson Convention Center www.instrumentation2012.com The Largest Exhibition and Training Event on the West Coast Dedicated to Process Instrumentation, Controls & Automation Instrumentation 2012 is a trademark of ISA Los Angeles Section TM ISA Bakersfield Student Section tours Kern River plant, continued from page 5 water goes to the cogens (to make the steam), and the rest of the water either goes to farmers or is injected back into wells. The tour lasted about 2 hours then it was followed by a social lunch. We encourage all student members to participate in student ISA activities. Those that went be sure to bring your experience back to other members and class mates so they will be eager to be apart of our next activity. Lets grow and learn together. Upcoming Events Speaker Lisa Denke, with Process Unlimited, will present Oil Field 101, on February 18. Lisa started working as a field engineer for Dowell Schlumberger in 1993. She worked in Worland, Wyoming, in cementing, acidizing and fracturing before relocating to Bakersfield. She has worked for several companies in the San Joaquin Valley in facilities, drilling, completions and production positions. Please fit this excellent program into your schedule if possible. For more details and to RSVP for the presentation, please contact Wes Clay at claywesley@gmail.com. Members of ISA Bakersfield College Section include Wes Clay (President), Anthony Black, Cain, Darren Thorpe, Eddie, Eddie Serrano, Eduardo Moreno, Htar, Jo Ellen, Johnny Azevedo, Kier Moore, Kyle Espinoza, Martin Serna, Matt Meza, Nicholas, Oracio Valdez, Oscar Raya, Phillip Mattheus, Raul Nunez, Reasmay Phinith, Ryan Icenhower, Sano Tamayo, Steven Rich, Tony and Taylor Littles. Sean Caras is Section Advisor. www.donwolf.com 21955 Plummer Street Chatsworth, CA 91311 (800) 266-2046 (818) 885-5855 fax sales@donwolf.com AUTOMATION & INSTRUMENTATION SPECIALISTS 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 We also offer: Annual Maintenance Quick Repair and Calibration Engineering and Design Training, Technical Information, Advocacy & much more! Honeywell Analytics, Inc. 6 ISA Newsletters, Southern District 11 January 2012
ISA Society Achievement Recognition, continued from page 4 Douglas H. Annin Award: The Douglas H. Annin Award recognizes an outstanding achievement in the design, application, or development of the components in an automatic control system from the input measurement through the final control element. The award is in honor of Douglas H. Annin, a pioneer in modern-day control valve actuation and control valve body design. ($1000). For more info, see http://tinyurl.com/ Award-Desc. E.G. Bailey Award: The award is open to any person. It recognizes excellence in the design, development or application of instrumentation, systems, and automation in the utilities or process control industries. ($1000). For more info, see http://tinyurl.com/award-desc. Arnold O. Beckman Founder Award: The Arnold O. Beckman Founder Award recognizes a significant technological contribution to the conception and implementation of a new principle of instrument design, development or application. The award is given in honor of Dr. Arnold O. Beckman who is internationally recognized for his outstanding contributions as a scientist, educator, executive, humanitarian and civic leader. He served as President of the Society in 1952 and was elected an Honorary Member in 1959. ($3000). For more info, see http:// tinyurl.com/award-desc. Donald P. Eckman Education Award: The award is open to any person. It recognizes an outstanding contribution(s) toward education and training in the science, engineering and technology of instrumentation, systems, and automation. ($1000). For more info, see http:// tinyurl.com/award-desc. Kermit M. Fischer Environmental Award: The Kermit M. Fischer Environmental Award recognizes an outstanding achievement in the conception, design, and/or implementation of an application of instrumentation and/or automatic control in the field of environmental science, Rafael Agrazsanchez accepting the 2011 Distinguished Friends of ISA Award on behalf of the Fluor Corporation, Southern California Division, from 2011 ISA President Leo Staples. including applications for the enhancement or preservation of the environment. The award is in memory of Kermit Fischer. ($1000). For more info, see http://tinyurl.com/award-desc. Albert F. Sperry Founder Award: The award is open to any person. It is the Society s outstanding achievement award and recognizes an outstanding technical, educational or philosophical contribution to the science and technology of instrumentation, systems, and automation. ($3000). For more info, see http://tinyurl.com/award-desc. UOP Technology Award: This award is open to any person. It recognizes an outstanding achievement in the conception, design, or implementation of instrumentation and/or process control in an area of activity covered by the scope of the Society s Automation & Technology Department. ($1000). For more info, see http://tinyurl.com/award- Desc. Continued on page 11 Solve your toughest application requirements with complete automation hardware and software solutions from GE and Gexpro For more information, contact John Chang at: (P) 714-712-8522 (M) 714-865-1397 john.chang@gexpro.com www.gexpro.com/automation January 2012 ISA Newsletters, Southern District 11 7
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 www.instrument-news.com. Orange County Section Wed, Feb 8 Fred McEachen, (949) 481-7291, fred.mceachen@fluor.com Bio Fuel Engineering. Fluor, Irvine. Details at www.isaoc.org. Los Angeles Section Wed, Feb 22 John Prince, (714) 968-5501, jprince@calcems.com Instrumentation 2012 EXPO. Details at www.isala.org. Central California Section Wed, Mar 7 John Burns, jrburns@bak.rr.com, (661) 615-4321 Vibration-Operated Valves. Petroleum Club, Bakersfield, 11:30am. RSVP & details at section website: www.isa.org/~ssjv San Diego Section See Website Mike Wallace, (858) 522-6866, mwallace@sdcwa.org For the latest info, please see the section website: www.isasd.org Las Vegas Section See Website Stan Spence, Stan.spence@wmeng.com For the latest info, please see the section website: www.isalv.org. Bakersfield College Student Section Contact Advisor Sean Caras, (661) 395-4393, scaras@bakersfieldcollege.edu Please contact advisor Sean Caras for the latest section information. Cal State Long Beach Student Committee Contact Advisor Walter Martinez, (562) 577-3605, wmartinz@csulb.edu Please contact the advisor. Website: www.isacsulb.org. Cal Poly Pomona Student Section Contact Advisor Salomon Oldak, Advisor, soldak@csupomona.edu Please contact the advisor. Website: www.isacalpoly.org. Instrumentation 2012 Expo & Training Carson Center - Wed, Feb 22, 2012 - www.instrumentation2012.com 8 ISA Newsletters, Southern District 11 January 2012
Regional events & training Dates subject to change. Always contact the sponsoring party before making your final plans to attend. To include an ISA or non-isa event, please contact the editor. Feb 14-16, 2012 Renewable & Solar Expo Long Beach. See ad this page. Feb 22, 2012 Instrumentation 2012 Expo & Technical Training Carson, Los Angeles County www.instrumentation2012.com April 22-25, 2012 ISAA Analysis Division Symposium Crowne Plaza, Anaheim www.adsymposium.org April 25-26, 2012 ISA Safety and Security Division Symposium Anaheim, (919) 549-8411 May 17-18, 2012 ISA Central Calif Golf Tournament & Tabletop Show www.isa.org/~ssjv June 2-7, 2012 58th ISA International Instrumentation Symposium Hyatt Regency La Jolla San Diego www.isa.org/iis June 9-12, 2012 ISA Spring Leaders Meeting Hyatt Regency, La Jolla San Diego www.isa.org/slm Oct 16, 2012 ISA San Diego - I&C Expo www.icexpo12.com Analysis Division Symposium planned for Anaheim April 22-25 Sandra Krauthamer ISA Los Angeles Analysis Symp Chair The Analysis Division, the one worldwide body for process analytics, will bring the 57th AD Symposium to the Crowen Plaza Resort in Anaheim, April 22-25, 2012. More information will be available on our new web site www.adsymposium.org. The symposium consists of a full 3 day technical program (Monday - Wednesday), papers and tutorials. Attendees can register for half day, full day or any combination. The Process Analytics Fundamentals training (6 units) is all day Sunday. An advanced course on Sunday afternoon and an all day course on Thursday. Exhibitor displays are all directly involved in process analytics and populated with the top product support specialists in the industry, followed by a banquet on Tuesday night. For information about the Analysis Division Symposium, please contact Sandra Krauthamer, P.E., at (310) 615-5639 or krth@chevron.com. Analysis Symposium 2012 January 2012 ISA Newsletters, Southern District 11 9
Career Training ISA Safety and Security Division Symposium April 24-26, 2012 at Crowne Plaza in Anaheim Sponsored by the ISA Safety and Security Division, the 2012 ISA Safety & Security Symposium will provide an in-depth look at today s safety technologies and procedures associated with identifying and mitigating safety hazards in industrial environments. This symposium will present two technical tracks; one focusing on safety topics, such as Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), standards, alarm management; and one covering topics related to security, including cybersecurity, control systems security, security standards, and much more. Papers and presentations will cover process automation solutions, design challenges, best practices, and lessons learned all critical areas for industrial automation safety and security. The full two days of programming will include technical presentations, and demonstrations that will challenge attendees and presenters alike, providing practical and useful guidance for designing industrial processes, selecting SIS, and protecting these systems against cyber threats and unsafe dangerous failures alike. A full program will include expert-led sessions, training, social functions, vendor exhibits, and more at the Crowne Plaza Anaheim Resort, Anaheim, California, USA. Keep your processes safe and secure get the tips, tricks, and know-how at the 2012 ISA Safety & Security Symposium Keeping plants protected from dangerous failures and unsafe conditions is always a high priority. With the continued emergence of integrated safety systems, increased integration of business systems to the shop floor, increased awareness of security vulnerabilities and with hazards in industrial processes, asset owners and suppliers are turning an increasing level of attention to protecting processes not only against random hardware faults and safety integrity levels, but also in protecting processes from cybersecurity failures that can have safety impacts. Discuss applications and solutions with vendors and solutions providers during scheduled exhibits and networking breaks. Why attend? This event is intended to create a forum where paper presentations and panel discussions transfer information from leaders and experts on safety and security to industry professionals. It s a unique opportunity to network with industry peers who are devoted to improving processes, keeping plants safe, and working towards eliminating cyber threats. if you are involved in the safety or security aspects of control systems, processes, plant operations, networks, or more, the 2012 ISA Safety & Security Symposium is for you! For more information Website: http://tinyurl.com/safety- Security-Symp-2012 Jim Gilsinn, ISA Security Track Program Chair, james.gilsinn@nist.gov, (301) 975-3865 10 ISA Newsletters, Southern District 11 January 2012
Society Achievement Recognition, Continued from page 7 OTHER AWARDS Excellence in Documentation: The top technical papers from the previous year s technical conference proceedings as determined from the technical paper review forms are considered. For more info, see http://tinyurl.com/award- Desc. Corporate Sponsorship and Support Recognition Program: All companies, regardless of size and location, are eligible for consideration. Each operating segment and office for companies with multiple locations are eligible for recognition. Award presentation will be for significant support to ISA Sections, Districts, Divisions and/or Society organizational units during the calendar year preceding the award. For more info, see http://tinyurl.com/award-desc. For further information, please contact Debbie Eby at deby@isa.org or call (919)990-9241. Website: www.isa.org/ honors. June 2-7: 58th International Instrumentation Symposium Sponsored by the Aerospace Industries, Test Measurement, and Process Measurement and Control Divisions of ISA, the 58th International Instrumentation Symposium is ISA s longest running symposium and will be held June 2-7, 2012, at the Hyatt Regency in La Jolla. This year s Symposium will also be held in conjunction with the participation of the Propulsion Instrumentation Working Group. The Symposium will provide an outstanding opportunity to gain valuable technical information and training in the traditional areas of measurements/sensors, instrumentation systems, data and advanced system/ sensor technology as well as innovative papers in many other state of the art areas. Some of the major topic categories include Turbine Engine Testing, Platform Testing, Test Facilities, Metrology, Instrumentation, Data systems, Communications, Cyber and Homeland Security, Safety Instrumented Systems, Process Measurement and Control, and Control System Instrumentation. For the latest list of paper sessions, short courses, workshops and tutorials refer to the ISA web site. Papers will be considered for publication in the ISA technical journal. Abstracts for papers are due by January 20, 2012. Students are encouraged to submit papers for the student sessions. For additional information, contact Edward International Instrumentation Symposium 2012 Naranjo, General Chair, at (949) 581-4464 or edwardn@generalmonitors.com. Edward Naranjo, ISA Orange County, AIIS General Chair 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 January 2012 ISA Newsletters, Southern District 11 11
Job Shop and Business Opportunities, (Pages 12-14) Circulation is 1300-1500 ISA members and other industry personnel in California and Nevada. To place a Job Shop ad, call (714) 968-5501. The standard cost to place a job ad is $25 per block of 25 words. Position Wanted ads are at no charge for ISA members. Outside Sales Position - Orange County/ San Diego Areas. Patten Systems, Inc has an immediate opening for an outside sales position for the Counties of Orange, San Diego and Imperial Counties. Candidate must reside in the area and have a minimum of 3 years selling experience with process instrumentation. Base Draw + Commission, car allowance, expenses and health insurance. Please send resume to jcapitano@pattensystems.com. Senior Electrical Engineer. General Monitors, Lake Forest, CA. Industries: Safety instrumentation, oil & gas, energy, others. Job type: full time. Years of experience: 10+ years as lead design engineer - analog, digital, and embedded systems. Education level: BS EE, minimum. Overall responsibility: Lead the design, development, and testing of microcontroller-based fire and gas detection systems for the global leader in industrial safety. Requirements: Experience with one or more of the following microcontrollers: Microchip dspic30f, TI TMS320F, TI MSP430, Freescale 68HC11; experience with one or more of the following communication protocols: 4-20mA analog output, Modbus, HART; strong communication (written and verbal) and analytical skills; hands-on design engineer; adept at working with cross-functional teams. If you meet the above requirements, please send your resume depicting your qualifications to zainam@ generalmonitors.com. We respect, value, and welcome diversity in our workforce. General Monitors is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/AA) M/F/D/V. CONTRACT POSITION - BAKERSFIELD, CA. TECHNICAL SKILLS SETS: Strong background in instrumentation and control philosophies - PFD s, P&ID s, Control Narratives, Logic diagrams; Knowledge of applying pressure, temperature, level and flow instruments; Good working knowledge of communications protocols - MODBUS and HART - preference of actual configuration experience; Experience with PLC and SCADA; Hands-on field experience. INDUS- TRY EXPERIENCE: Preference is background in land based upstream oil and gas production facilities; Experience with working with major upstream oil and gas producers. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT: Good communication skills - comfortable presenter to small group s 5-10 people; Computer literate with all Microsoft office packages - preference with Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; Self Motivated; 2 year Associates Degree in Instrumentation and Controls. REQUIRE- MENTS OF POSITION: Position is based in Bakersfield but with travel outside the area from time to time therefore must be willing to travel. Contact: Margarita.villagran@us.yokogawa.com. Instrument/Automation Techs, Electrical/Instrumentation Techs. ESI is a strong and energetic team based organization where your participation, contribution and performance are greatly valued. ESI seeks the following experienced candidates with industrial experience and a clean DMV record: Instrument/Automation Techs, Electrical/ Instrumentation Techs. Our salaries are very competitive and benefits include vacation, paid holidays, medical/dental/vision, sick pay, 401k and life insurance. Fax resumes to (661) 587-8655 or apply in person at 6906 Downing Avenue. EOE 12 ISA Newsletters, Southern District 11 January 2012
Continued on next page AUTOMATION ANALYST San Luis Obispo, CA. COME BE PART OF AN ESTABLISHED & GROWING FIRM! For 35 years, we have provided creative solutions to clients in the energy industry, commercial and residential development, water resources, and public infrastructure. We are a group of individuals that thrive on new challenges and working together as a team. Our culture provides exciting outlets for team building and professional growth. With offices throughout California we continue to grow! AUTOMATION ANALYST: Requires 2-3 years of experience working with automation equipment and programmable controllers and IT Infrastructure including Windows Server, Domain Controller, and Server Virtualization Must have firm understanding of programming PLCs and familiarity with process instrumentation including installation, calibration, and maintenance. Visit www.cannoncorp.us and click on Careers for a complete description and to apply. We offer full benefits and competitive salaries. 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. Candidates need 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 email us at info@pontonind.com or call 714-998-9073. ISA CenCal Golf, Tabletop & Training May 17 & 18, 2012 www.isa.org/~ssjv 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) 799-5656 FAX: (714) 799-5353 E-mail: jcapitano@pattensystems.com January 2012 ISA Newsletters, Southern District 11 13
ISA Benefits Unemployed members get free membership ISA is offering a one year extension of membership benefits for a limited time during these difficult economic times. For more info contact ISA at (919) 549-8411. Position Wanted Software Engineer - Contract or Permanent. Microsoft Certified Solution Developer. Microsoft Certified Database Administrator. BS Mechanical Engg. California Class A General Engg Contractors License. Experience: 15 years software engineer. Web based enterprise applications, database development, control systems, etc. 10 years mechanical engineering/marine construction. Offshore oil platforms, sub-sea pipelines and coastal structures. Please contact Chuck Bagby at (714) 248-6496 or ChuckBagby@Gmail.com. TM Instrumentation 2012 Expo & Training ONE DAY ONLY Wednesday, February 22, 2012 Carson Convention Center www.instrumentation2012.com The Largest Exhibition and Training Event on the West Coast Dedicated to Process Instrumentation, Controls & Automation Instrumentation 2012 is a trademark of ISA Los Angeles Section ADVERTISERS INDEX Applied Valves & Controls... 6 Blair Martin Company... 11 Calbay Controls... 12 Capital Westward... 8 CFM... 15 Don Wolf & Associates, Inc.... 6 Emerson Process Management.. 11 FLW, Inc.... 11 GEXPRO... 6 Golden State Controls... 5 Horiba Instruments... 15 icomtech, Inc.... 9 Jensen Instrument Co... 11 JPR Systems... 4 Moore Industries... Insert, 13 Patten Systems... 6 PR Electronics... Insert Precision Instrumentation... 5 Renewable/Solar Energy Expo... 9 Romatec... 3 SpectraSensors... 14 Summit Fluid Technologies... 8 The Fitting Sourse... 5 WestMark Sales,Inc... Back Cover Wilmington Instruments... Insert Tunable Diode Laser Analyzers: Low-maintenance and results in seconds! SS2100 TDL Analyzers measure H2O, H2S, CO2, HCl and more at ppm and ppb levels. SpectraSensors process analyzers utilize proven spectroscopy techniques with a new advancement in light source design: drift-free laser diodes ensure robustness and maintenance-free use for many years. 2008 SpectraSensors www.spectrasensors.com 800.619.2861 sales@spectrasensors.com 14 ISA Newsletters, Southern District 11 January 2012
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! www.cfmsd.com (760) 434-8829 January 2012 ISA Newsletters, Southern District 11 15
ISA Section Newsletter Los Angeles Section of ISA c/o TechPubs Communications PO Box 1605 Costa Mesa, CA 92628 Time Sensitive Please Deliver by Feb 6 Instrumentation 2012 Exhibits - Training - Careers Wed, Feb 22, 2012 Carson Convention Center www.instrumentation2012.com OR CURRENT RESIDENT OC 16 ISA Newsletters, Southern District 11 January 2012