Common Questions Answered when Starting a New Project

We get it. Capital projects are intense, cost a lot of money and take a lot of time. When you’re engaging with a new contractor for a project, you want to know exactly what their capabilities are and what you can expect when working together.

Here are the answers to common questions that we answer when meeting with new clients or starting new projects.

What industries does SYCON International serve?

We are a very cross-functional team with a diverse set of backgrounds. Years of deploying industrial control systems, technology projects and related plant services have led to extensive experience in a variety of industries, including:

• Manufacturing and Production
• Municipal/Utilities
• Natural Gas Transportation and Storage
• Oil and Gas
• Petrochemical
• Power Generation

While this list represents much of our experience, it is not comprehensive. If your industry is not listed here, please contact us to discuss the scope of your project and explore how we can assist.

What control systems do you have experience with?

At SYCON International, we have experience working with modern and legacy PLC, DCS, RTU & HMI systems, including (but not limited to):

• ABB
• Bristol Babcock
• Emerson
• Foxboro
• GE
• Honeywell
• Modicon
• National Instruments
• Rockwell Automation/Allen Bradley
• SCADA Pack
• Siemens
• Thermo-Fisher Scientific
• WonderWare
• Ignition

What geographical regions do you serve?

SYCON International maintains a presence in the Gulf Coast and Rocky Mountain regions of the United States of America. However, our capabilities extend nationally and internationally. Our physical offices are located in Lafayette and Lake Charles, Louisiana as well as Denver, Colorado.

Lafayette, LA (Corporate Office)
311 Wall St.
Lafayette LA, 70506

Lake Charles, LA
2969 E. Napoleon
Sulphur, LA 70663

Denver, CO
5445 DTC Parkway
Penthouse 4
Greenwood Village, Colorado, 80111

What certifications/affiliation does your company have?

We are proud to be certified members of the Control System Integration Association (CSIA). We earned this certification after successfully passing a rigorous independent audit. SYCON International’s performance was evaluated and assessed according to client-centric criteria having to do with system development, business management, and project management practices. Clients can rest assured that we follow industry standards and best practices, and we will be around for a long time to support them.

In addition, all our employees are enrolled in our internal employee development lifecycle where a culture of learning and continuous improvement is cultivated. Technical and management industry standards, best practices and bodies of knowledge form the backbone of our on-the-job training opportunities.

Project managers are required to achieve Project Management Professional (PMP) certification through the Project Management Institute. All technical resources are encouraged to seek International Society of Automation’s (ISA) Certified Automation Professional (CAP) certification.

Can you provide turnkey projects? 

Yes, and this is a major reason why so many companies choose us for their industrial technology projects. Our team has the capability to provide everything from front end engineering and design (F.E.E.D.), to design, applications engineering, fabrication, and start-up support. We also handle construction and installation, as well as managed commissioning services for our industrial clients.

Utilizing effective and efficient project methodologies and project management, we can take your project from concept to completion. Most importantly, we do all of it with a culture of safety and respect second to none!

Consider SYCON International your one-stop shop for industrial technology and capital projects!

Ready to Begin a New Project? We’re Here to Help!

If your organization is getting ready for a new project that involves industrial technology or related plant services, our experts are standing by to assist you. To learn more about our approach to projects, or to request a consultation, please get in touch with us today.