Oil & Gas Automation

Automation & Integration Built for Field Reliability, Uptime, and Production Visibility.

Oil and gas operations depend on automation and control systems that hold up in the field, across distributed assets, and under constant production pressure. When controls, drives, or communications fail, the result is lost visibility, downtime, safety risk, and expensive emergency work.

DSI delivers integrated automation, controls, electrical, and field solutions designed to improve uptime, visibility, efficiency, and long-term performance across oilfield operations. Our 100% employee-owned team helps operators modernize aging infrastructure, standardize field systems, and bring programming, panels, instrumentation, and commissioning together under one accountable partner.

DSI technician in PPE performing field automation and control integration at an oil and gas site

Oilfield Automation Requires More Than Programming

One team. One scope. One accountable partner.

Many automation systems in the field were designed years ago without long-term scalability, modernization, or operational visibility in mind. As production demands change, operators face aging VFD infrastructure, limited remote visibility, inconsistent commissioning, and communication gaps between vendors.

DSI brings automation, electrical construction, panel shop, fabrication, and field service together so operators can reduce handoffs and modernize with a team that understands the full production system, not just the code.

When DSI designs, builds, integrates, and supports automation infrastructure, the result is better visibility, more reliable control, and systems that are easier to maintain and scale over the life of the asset.

The DSI Oilfield Automation Advantage

Operators choose DSI because we connect automation to the electrical and field realities of oilfield production. As a Rockwell Automation Silver System Integrator, our team brings vendor-grade capability with practical field execution.

PLC and control system programming
VFD and motor control automation
SCADA, telemetry, and remote visibility
Instrumentation and field device integration
Control panel design, build, and integration
Commissioning and startup support
Automation modernization and standardization
Electrical and fabrication coordination
Ongoing field service and troubleshooting

The result is automation infrastructure built for production uptime, visibility, and long-term operability.

Oil & Gas Automation Capabilities

PLC & Control System Programming

DSI develops and supports the control logic that runs oilfield equipment and facilities, built around real operating conditions and long-term maintainability.

PLC programming and configuration
Control logic development
Allen-Bradley / Rockwell platforms
Process and equipment control
Alarm and safety logic
System upgrades and migrations
Documentation and standards
Commissioning and testing

VFD and motor control automation for oil and gas operations

VFD & Motor Control Automation

Drives and motor controls are central to oilfield production. DSI installs, configures, and integrates VFD and motor control systems for reliable, efficient operation.

VFD installation and configuration
Motor control integration
ESP and pump control
MCC integration
Drive modernization
Control circuit wiring
Tuning and optimization support
Startup and commissioning

SCADA, telemetry, and remote visibility for oil and gas operations

SCADA, Telemetry & Remote Visibility

Distributed oilfield assets need remote visibility and control. DSI builds the SCADA and telemetry infrastructure that brings production data back to the people who need it.

SCADA system integration
Telemetry and remote monitoring
RTU configuration
Communications and networking
Data visibility and reporting
Remote control capabilities
Alarming and notifications
System troubleshooting

Instrumentation and field device integration for oil and gas automation

Instrumentation & Field Device Integration

Accurate field data starts with properly integrated instrumentation. DSI handles the devices and wiring that feed reliable signals into oilfield control systems.

Instrumentation installation
Flow, pressure, level, and temperature devices
Field device wiring and calibration support
Transmitter integration
Signal and loop wiring
Control panel connections
Field troubleshooting
Commissioning support

Oilfield control panel design, build, and integration

Control Panel Design, Build & Integration

DSI’s in-house panel shop builds the control panels behind oilfield automation, designed, fabricated, and integrated by the same team that supports them in the field.

UL-certified control panels
PLC and automation panels
VFD and motor control panels
SCADA and RTU panels
Custom enclosures
Panel integration and wiring
Documentation and testing
Field installation support

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Oilfield automation modernization and standardization

Automation Modernization & Standardization

Aging, inconsistent field systems are hard to maintain. DSI helps operators modernize and standardize automation so systems are easier to support across the whole operation.

Control system upgrades and migrations
Field system standardization
VFD and drive modernization
Improved remote visibility
Consistent commissioning practices
Reduced vendor fragmentation
Scalable system design
Long-term support planning

Field-Proven Across Major Oil and Gas Regions

DSI supports oilfield automation across the country’s most active basins, including the Permian Basin around Midland and Odessa and the Williston Basin and Bakken. With locations close to the field and crews experienced in real production environments, DSI is positioned to respond quickly and execute reliably where operators need it most.

What Operators Can Expect When Working With DSI

Automation that supports production, visibility, and long-term operations.

Oilfield automation requires practical planning, careful coordination, and systems that can be maintained by field teams long after the project is complete. DSI focuses on automation that supports uptime, visibility, safety, and future modernization.

For operators, that means fewer handoffs, clearer accountability, and control systems built for the real-world demands of oil and gas production.

Better production visibility
More reliable control systems
Easier field maintainability
Reduced vendor coordination
Integrated electrical and automation
Practical, field-tested execution
One accountable, employee-owned partner

Frequently Asked Oil & Gas Automation Questions

What oil and gas automation services does DSI provide?

DSI provides PLC and control system programming, VFD and motor control automation, SCADA and telemetry, instrumentation and field device integration, control panel design and build, commissioning, and automation modernization for oilfield operations.

Is DSI a Rockwell Automation integrator?

Yes. DSI is a Rockwell Automation Silver System Integrator and works on Allen-Bradley / Rockwell platforms, alongside broader controls, electrical, and field service capabilities.

Can DSI build SCADA and remote monitoring for distributed assets?

Yes. DSI integrates SCADA, telemetry, RTUs, communications, and remote monitoring so operators get production visibility and control across distributed field assets.

Does DSI handle VFD and ESP control?

Yes. DSI installs, configures, and integrates VFDs, motor controls, ESP and pump control, MCC integration, and drive modernization for oilfield production.

Does DSI build its own control panels?

Yes. DSI’s in-house panel shop designs, builds, and tests UL-certified control panels, including PLC, VFD, SCADA, and RTU panels, and supports field installation.

Can DSI modernize and standardize existing field automation?

Yes. DSI helps operators upgrade and standardize control systems, modernize drives, improve remote visibility, and reduce vendor fragmentation for easier long-term support.

What oil and gas regions does DSI serve?

DSI supports oilfield automation across major basins, including the Permian Basin (Midland and Odessa) and the Williston Basin and Bakken, with locations and crews positioned close to active field operations.

What makes DSI different from a typical automation vendor?

DSI brings automation, electrical construction, control panels, fabrication, and field service together under one coordinated, 100% employee-owned team. That helps operators reduce handoffs and build systems that are easier to operate and maintain.

Let us build oilfield automation that works

Let’s Build Oilfield Automation That Works

Your operation depends on automation that keeps production running, visible, and under control. DSI is ready to design, build, integrate, modernize, and support the automation infrastructure behind your oil and gas operations.

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