End User Startup Teams understand the risks all too well. It could be from an approaching shutdown deadline threatening production continuity, or success of a new greenfield project dependent on a clean startup. To have a smooth startup and commissioning is a persistent challenge. In brownfield scenarios, older systems present undocumented complexities, while greenfield initiatives demand meticulous integration from the beginning. Both paths carry significant risks like unexpected downtime, escalating costs, and operational delays that can affect the overall efficiency and profitability. What you require is not merely a service provider, but a reliable partner capable of transforming these uncertainties into dependable outcomes.

Considering the realities of the field during a brownfield shutdown, time is limited, and a legacy system, perhaps an outdated PLC platform or a contactor-based control setup must be refurbished or migrated swiftly. A single miss, such as wrong documentation or an untested component can lead to a prolonged startup or unanticipated expenses. On the other hand, a greenfield project offers a clean slate, yet the integration of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, drives, and robotics must be executed ensuring operational readiness from day one. In both cases, the goal is identical: a commissioning process that is reliable, minimizes disruption, and supports long-term performance.

Execution Challenges like bad commissioning due to inadequate testing, incomplete records, or a lack of operational insight can compromise stability of the system. Along with being technically proficient, what is needed, is a team equipped to anticipate challenges, align with the priorities, and deliver a seamless startup.

The Personnel Essential for Success

Having this level of assurance needs someone with a special professional calibre. Engineers who combine technical expertise with proactive problem-solving, capable of addressing issues before they become crisis. These individuals need to possess not only a deep understanding of automation platforms, such as Siemens, Rockwell, or Schneider Electric, but also the ability to communicate effectively, ensuring alignment with your operational objectives along with Industry Wide Process Experience.

Success, normally depends on a cohesive team, supported by robust backend resources, not a dis-jointed group of individual operators. Resilience under pressure, managing a time-sensitive shutdown or coordinating a complex greenfield rollout is something which a commissioning professional is expected to have. Having a global perspective is equally critical, enabling them to adapt to varying standards and environments. Most importantly, they must show commitment to the overall success of the startup, prioritizing the deadlines, production goals, and operational continuity with complete dedication, within budget.

A Trusted Partner: NOVIMEQ Automation by EPIQ

This is exactly where NOVIMEQ Automation goes beyond guided by a mission encapsulated in its tagline: “Innovate. Deliver. Empower; all with A Passion for Challenges.” And offers a proven approach to resolving the startup and commissioning challenges.

NOVIMEQ Automation by EPIQ has an exceptional capability in handling brownfield shutdown jobs. Successfully commissioning a legacy machine system relocated from the USA to India without any documentation and modernized obsolete contactor-based controls into efficient PLC-driven systems with minimal disruption is a testament to their resourcefulness. Also, execution of PLC/ SCADA system migrations to newer hardware and software, ensuring continuity for your operations. NOVIMEQ can also deliver integration of all components like PLCs, HMIs, drives, and robotics, into a cohesive system tuned for a quick startup in a Greenfield job.

A Structured Commissioning Process

NOVIMEQ’ s approach to commissioning is a cornerstone of their reliability, designed with your needs in mind:

• Validation: Verifying that the system adheres to its specified design.
• Virtual Commissioning: Pre-startup simulation can be used to identify potential issues, and help in a quick startup
• Pre-Commissioning and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT): Detailed onsite evaluations to make sure that system readiness and to reduce startup risks.
• Functional Design Specification (FDS) Compliance: Adherence to your original design guarantees expected outcomes.

Comprehensive Support Beyond Commissioning

Commitment of NOVIMEQ goes beyond initial startup activities. If quality improvements are required, they can implement Poka-Yoke solutions that help to reduce defects. Machine Safety Enhancements can be integrated seamlessly for regulatory compliance. IT-OT connectivity can be used to facilitate data-driven decisions that help in delivering actionable insights. If the current system lacks documentation, NOVIMEQ can also help in creating detailed records, to ensure Clarity for future requirements. From execution to shutdown installations to Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMCs), their ongoing support reinforces your operational stability.

Why NOVIMEQ Delivers for You

NOVIMEQ team distinguishes itself as a partner that considers your priorities as its own:

• Expertise & Proactiveness: To safeguard site timelines, NOVIMEQ’s engineers anticipate and resolve issues proactively.
• Effective Collaboration: They work with site goals through clear, constructive communication.
• Global Competence: Experience across regions ensures compliance with your standards.
• Industry Versatility: With a team with varied experience in multiple application domains, they are ready to meet any application specific needs.
• Backoffice Support to Onsite Engineers: There is a Backoffice team supporting the onsite engineer and it helps reducing troubleshooting time significantly.
• Ontime Performance: NOVIMEQ Onsite Engineers excel under tight schedules, delivering on deadlines.
• Continuous Engagement: NOVIMEQ can also provide after-installation Services, including AMCs (Annual Maintenance Contracts), Site Embedded Engineers and Supervision services.

With a wide platform knowledge and a customer-centric approach, NOVIMEQ by EPIQ offers a partnership prioritizing the operational demands.

Elevating Your Automation Experience

NOVIMEQ Automation by EPIQ transforms the complexities of startup and commissioning into a competitive advantage for you. Their passion for challenges—backed by EPIQ Machinery’s global resources—ensure that whether it is to manage a brownfield shutdown or a greenfield launch, the automation performs optimally. They serve as a partner across industries, from manufacturing facilities to refineries, steadfastly working on delivering outputs that enhance the productivity and peace of mind.

Preparing for a critical shutdown or a new system deployment, NOVIMEQ Automation by EPIQ provides the assurance you seek. They innovate, deliver, and empower—aligned with your vision. Ready to transition from uncertainty to assurance? NOVIMEQ stands prepared to support your success.