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Control Systems Expertise.From FEED to Execution.

  • Engineering and Design: FEED studies, functional specifications, control narratives and system architecture.
  • Configuration and Testing: DCS, SIS and PLC configuration, factory and site acceptance testing, and verification.
  • Commissioning and Lifecycle: Startup on site, then troubleshooting, upgrades and ongoing plant support.
Design & Engineering

Front End Engineering to Commissioning

Build the right engineering foundation before implementation begins.

  • Front End Engineering Design (FEED) and detailed engineering
  • Scope of Work, Functional Design Specifications (FDS), and control narratives
  • P&ID and PFD reviews, markups, and process documentation
  • I/O lists, assignments, alarm and trip lists, and cause-and-effect diagrams
  • Control system architecture, network design, and Bill of Materials (BOM)
  • Project scheduling, technical proposals, and procurement support

DCS, SIS, PLC Control System Configuration — Built for Your Process

Translate engineering requirements into functional, maintainable control applications.

  • Controller configuration, I/O mapping, and module assignments
  • Graphics development, HMI screens, and operator interface configuration
  • Library creation, reusable modules, and standard templates
  • Functional logic development, sequencing, interlocks, and permissives
  • Configuration reviews, simulation, and internal testing
  • Industrial networking, system architecture, virtualization, third-party interfaces (Modbus, EtherNet/IP, TCP/IP), and automation infrastructure
  • Controller logic, sequences, interlocks, and permissives
  • Technical documentation and project handover support

System Architecture & Industrial Integration

Connect control systems, devices, and plant technologies into a cohesive solution.

  • DCS, SIS, PLC, and supervisory system architecture
  • System and industrial network architecture drawings
  • Third party control system / PLC / RTU interface
  • Remote I/O, controllers, communication modules, and network configuration
  • Virtualized control system infrastructure and server integration
  • Historian, asset management, and industrial IT/OT integration
  • Server and workstation architecture
  • Control system networking and connectivity
  • Industrial network architecture and connectivity
Testing & Commissioning

FAT, SAT & Verification — Tested Before It Goes Live

Verify control system functionality and project requirements before operational handover.

Structured testing helps project teams identify configuration issues, verify requirements, and prepare systems for installation and startup.Professionals who enjoy system testing, troubleshooting, site execution, startup, and technical verification.

  • Software and hardware Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
  • Controller logic, graphics, alarms, and sequence verification
  • I/O checks, communication testing, and interface validation
  • Test procedures, test forms, issue tracking, and FAT reports
  • Remote FAT, on-site FAT, and modular yard testing support
  • Interlock and sequence verification

Installations at site, startup, commissioning, run and maintain

Bridge the gap between a configured system and a functioning plant.

Bridging the gap between engineering and production, we provide hands-on installation, startup, and commissioning support to ensure reliable system performance and a smooth transition to operations.

  • Site installation and commissioning support
  • Control system startup and functional checks
  • Controller, I/O, network, and third-party interface validation
  • Loop checks, interlock verification, and functional testing support
  • Management of Change (MOC) support
  • Alarm rationalization and configuration reviews
  • Troubleshooting, upgrades, and maintenance support

System Upgrades, Maintenance & Lifecycle Support

Keep existing automation infrastructure supported, understood, and ready for change.

Keep your automation systems reliable, secure, and ready for the future. We help maintain, upgrade, and modernize control systems while reducing downtime and extending asset life.

  • Control system backups, backup analysis, and recovery planning
  • Reverse engineering and legacy system documentation
  • System modifications, upgrades, and Management of Change (MOC)
  • Troubleshooting, diagnostics, and configuration reviews
  • Virtualization, system migration, and lifecycle improvement support
  • Ongoing maintenance, technical assistance, and engineering secondments

E&I Engineering & Project Technical Documentation

Deliver the documentation and engineering details needed for accurate implementation.

Accurate E&I engineering and documentation form the foundation of successful automation projects, ensuring efficient implementation, commissioning, and long-term maintainability.

  • Electrical and instrumentation design support
  • I/O lists, loop drawings, and cabinet layouts
  • Instrumentation and control system drawing packages
  • Control narratives, functional design documents, and FDS
  • Cause-and-effect matrices, setpoint lists, and trip documentation
  • Hardware specifications, BOMs, and technical deliverables

Alarm Management & Control System Optimization

Improve alarm quality, system visibility, and maintainability.

Improve alarm performance, operator awareness, and control system reliability through structured alarm management, configuration reviews, and optimization services.

  • Alarm rationalization and alarm database reviews
  • Alarm priorities, setpoints, limits, and configuration checks
  • Trip and interlock documentation reviews
  • Alarm management system configuration support
  • Control application reviews and opportunities for optimization
  • Support for change implementation and verification

The Right Expertise. Exactly When You Need It.

Comprehensive control system engineering, configuration, integration, and lifecycle support across leading industrial automation platforms.

  • DCS
  • SIS
  • PLC
  • System Integration
  • Commissioning
  • Lifecycle Support
  • Documentation
  • Scale engineering resources to match project workload and schedule.Secondments run for the period the workload demands — weeks through a testing push, or months across an execution phase — and wind down once the peak passes.
  • Integrate experienced engineers into your existing team and workflows.Our engineers adopt your standards, document templates and approval route, so their deliverables sit alongside your own team’s without rework.
  • Access specialized knowledge across leading control system platforms.DeltaV, Experion PKS, SIMATIC and PCS 7, ControlLogix and Studio 5000, and Yokogawa DCS, together with the networks, historians and interfaces around them.
  • Support project execution with flexible, cost-conscious resourcing.Scope, schedule and budget are agreed at the outset, and the resourcing is sized against them rather than against a standard service package.
  • Supplement in-house capabilities without having to build every specialty internally.Specialist depth is available when a project calls for it, without carrying that specialty on staff through the periods when it is not needed.

Expertise across leading control system platforms

Multi-Platform Knowledge. One Engineering Partner.

BOLDMAC's control systems capabilities span leading automation platforms, allowing project support to be aligned with the installed control system and required engineering scope.

  • Emerson

    • DeltaV DCS and SIS
    • CHARMs, EIOC, controllers, and I/O configuration
    • DeltaV Operate, Live, Insight, networking, and asset management
  • Honeywell

    • Experion PKS and EPKS
    • C300 controllers and Series C I/O
    • Control system architecture, stations, networking, and configuration
  • Siemens

    • SIMATIC S7 PLCs and PCS 7
    • TIA Portal and SIMATIC Manager
    • WinCC, SIMIT, industrial networks, and drive integration
  • Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation

    • ControlLogix, CompactLogix, GuardLogix, and legacy PLCs
    • Studio 5000 and RSLogix
    • FactoryTalk View, PlantPAx, EtherNet/IP, and PowerFlex drives
  • Yokogawa

    • DCS and process automation engineering
    • Control system configuration and integration
    • Project-specific engineering and lifecycle support

Let’s discuss your control system scope, schedule, and technical needs.

Whether you need complete engineering deliverables, specialized platform expertise, project execution support, or additional engineering resources, BoldMAC can tailor its services to your requirements.

BOLDMAC — Engineering Expertise. Practical Solutions. Reliable Execution.