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Pump station control panels and submersible pumps inside a municipal lift station

Lift Station Alarm Going Off at 2am? Here’s What’s Actually Causing It

A lift station alarm at 2am is something every public works director knows. The phone...
DSI technician working on open PLC control panels in the shop, with terminal blocks and automation modules visible

What Are the Signs That My Oilfield Control Systems Are Outdated?

Most oilfield operators don't realize their control systems are outdated until something forces the conversation....
DSI electrician running conduit at a Class 1 Division 2 hazardous location oilfield site

The Consequences of Non-Compliant Electrical Work in a Hazardous Oilfield Location

Picture this: you're bringing a new pad online and someone in the chain made a...
Open industrial control panel showing PLC modules and terminal block wiring inside a DSI automation cabinet

How Outdated Automation Systems Become Expensive Overhauls When Operators Wait Too Long

Most oilfield operators don't plan to run outdated industrial automation and control systems. It happens...
DSI field technician performing oilfield field services electrical integration on a pad site

What Does a Full-Scope Oilfield Field Services Contractor Actually Do?

Oilfield field services electrical integration is supposed to mean one team, one contract, one point...
DSI truck on an oilfield site in the Permian Basin

How SCADA Monitoring Cuts Truck Rolls, Fuel Costs, and Crew Time on Oilfield Sites

SCADA monitoring changes the way oilfield operators manage their sites, and one of the clearest...
DSI oilfield electrical contractors working on field instrumentation installation

The Risks of Managing Multiple Contractors for Oilfield Electrical and Automation Work

Most operators split electrical, automation, and field services across multiple vendors for a reason: specialization,...
DSI technician programming a Class 1 Division 2 control panel

What Is Class 1 Division 2 Hazardous Location — and Why Does It Matter?

If your facility operates in oil and gas, you almost certainly have Class 1 Division...
Oilfield field services integration — ESP trailer with electrical control enclosures deployed in the Bakken

Why Split Oilfield Contractors Fail on the Job Site

Why Oilfield Projects Fail When Electrical, Automation, and Field Services Are Split Across Vendors When...
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One Welding Crew, Three Industries: How DSI’s Combo Welders Cover Oil, Gas, and Rail

Most welding crews are certified for one code, one industry, or one type of repair....