Automation & Control Assistance prioritizing your business goals and best interests.

Outside consulting for PLC, DCS, HMI, and functional safety decisions — not an agency, reseller, or generic integration shop.

Ryan O’Neil is an independent controls engineer based in Philadelphia with hands-on day-to-day plant experience across Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Modicon, DeltaV, DCS platforms, HMI SCADA systems, and IEC 61508/61511 Functional Safety Certification.

Technical lead for modern control system uprades across a variety of industries including oil and gas, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, waste treatment, and additional experience in boiler control systems.

Philadelphia + South Jersey • Delaware

Engineering service overview

Focused support for automation decision making, identifying real plant risk that align with business objectives.

Each engagement is scoped to answer a specific operational question, identify risk, and give you an actionable next step.

PLC/HMI Audit & DCS Upgrade Audit and Strategy

A diagnostic assessment of control-system condition, risk points, and a phased upgrade path.

Best for: plants considering a DCS or PLC platform upgrade and device integration.

Included: control system review • critical risk points • upgrade sequencing • written findings

Price & timeframe: scoped after an initial conversation.

PLC/HMI Audit & DCS Upgrade Audit and Strategy

A diagnostic assessment of control-system condition, risk points, and a phased upgrade path.

Best for: plants considering a DCS or PLC platform upgrade and device integration.

Included: control system review • critical risk points • upgrade sequencing • written findings

Price & timeframe: scoped after an initial conversation.

Automation Audit — $500+

A practical baseline review that turns plant goals into a near-term action plan and long-term automation strategy.

Best for: teams that need an objective starting point for automation priorities.

Included: 2 meetings • up to 3 site visits • systems audit • final presentation with action plan

$500+ depending on scope and plant size • typically delivered over 2–3 weeks.

Automation Audit — $500+

A practical baseline review that turns plant goals into a near-term action plan and long-term automation strategy.

Best for: teams that need an objective starting point for automation priorities.

Included: 2 meetings • up to 3 site visits • systems audit • final presentation with action plan

$500+ depending on scope and plant size • typically delivered over 2–3 weeks.

How it works

A straightforward path from question to recommendation.

Reach out

Send a brief note about the decision or system you need reviewed.

Scoping conversation

We define what needs to be inspected, answered, or documented.

Fixed quote

You receive a defined scope, deliverable, fee, and timeframe before work begins.

Delivery

Receive practical findings, prioritized recommendations, and a clear next move.

Contact

Need an experienced outside perspective on your automation strategy? Lets connect and together make informed strategic decisions along the way.

Engagements are currently limited alongside full-time plant work. Expect a response within two business days.

ryanoneil5055@gmail.com