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- ISA publishes third edition of A Guide to the Automation Body of Knowledge
- Stratus Technologies newest ISA partner
- In memoriam
- New CAPs and CCSTs
ISA publishes third edition of A Guide to the Automation Body of Knowledge
This release has been updated to reflect the continuing evolution of digital technologies and their impact on automation processes and automation standards in such areas as alarm management, human-machine interface design, and operational technology cybersecurity.
The book's co-editors-Nicholas P. Sands, PE, CAP, senior manufacturing technology fellow at DuPont, and Ian Verhappen, PE, CAP, senior project manager at CIMA+-are ISA Fellows who have decades of collective expertise and experience in automation standards development, automation competency, safety instrumented systems, alarm management, process safety, and industrial communications networks.
Sands says the book is particularly valuable to automation professionals early in their careers, as well as to practitioners needing a "refresher" on certain topics. The guide is also consistent with the Automation Competency Model-which defines the core skills and knowledge needed to succeed as an automation professional-and is a study guide for those seeking to earn ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP) certification.
Stratus Technologies newest ISA partner
Stratus Technologies, a global provider of continuous availability solutions for mission-critical applications, is now an ISA promotional partner. For more than 35 years, Stratus, based in Maynard, Mass., has been providing technology platforms that keep business-critical applications running. The company's hardware and software prevent unplanned downtime and maintain data integrity, both in the data center and at the edge.
The company develops industrial automation solutions for the Industrial Internet of Things, life sciences, manufacturing, the power industries, and the oil and gas, water/wastewater, and food and beverage sectors. 
Under the partnership agreement, Stratus will work with ISA to codevelop a range of informational and promotional resources, including ad inserts within InTech magazine and a diverse range of online and e-newsletter ads, video alerts, and eBook sponsorships delivered on and through Automation.com, ISA's online publisher of automation-related content.
The ISA Corporate Partnerships Program gives companies a customized approach to sponsorship within the organization. Partnership packages include year-round promotion, prominent association-wide access and recognition, and turnkey service from a dedicated team of professionals.
Sands says the book is particularly valuable to automation professionals early in their careers, as well as to practitioners needing a "refresher" on certain topics. The guide is also consistent with the Automation Competency Model-which defines the core skills and knowledge needed to succeed as an automation professional-and is a study guide for those seeking to earn ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP) certification.
In memoriam
Rennie was a longtime ISA Life Member (since 1974) and a member of the Boston Section. He was a member of the Education Division and the Safety and Security Division, but was especially active in standards work (mainly ISA-12, Electrical Equipment for Hazardous Locations, and IEC TC31, Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Atmospheres, where he took an active role in the development of the IECEx system).
He received an ANSI Elihu Thomson Electrotechnology Medal for exceptional contributions to the field of electrotechnology standardization, conformity assessment, and related activities in October 2009. He had a major leadership role in the U.S. National Committee of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and its predecessor organization, helping create its current organizational structure. Rennie was also on the USNC Technical Advisory Committee and was the technical advisor to IEC Technical Committee 31.
New CAPs and CCSTs
Qualifying for and passing one of ISA's certification exams is a noteworthy accomplishment. The exams are rigorous and require a solid command of various disciplines in automation and control. Below is a list of individuals who have recently passed either our Certified Automation Professional (CAP) or one of the three levels of our Certified Control System Technician (CCST) exam. Congratulations to our new certification holders! For more information about the ISA CAP and CCST certification programs, please visit www.isa.org/training-and-certifications/isa-certification.
Certified Control System Technicians
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Name |
Company |
Location |
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Level 1 |
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 Roberto Ramirez |
Prime Controls |
U.S. |
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 Brennan M. Lane |
None |
U.S. |
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Justin R. Rickman |
None |
U.S. |
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Allen Russ Gartman |
RMS Electronics |
U.S. |
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 Diego Contreras |
None |
U.S. |
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 Robert A. Coon |
City of Ann Arbor Water Plant |
U.S. |
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 John M. Barden |
None |
U.S. |
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Jeremiah K. Jones |
Dominion Energy |
U.S. |
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Eric Gutierrez |
None |
U.S. |
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 Bryan T. Bellar |
None |
U.S. |
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 Willis Daniel Howard |
 Alyeska Pipeline Service |
U.S. |
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Zachary J. Schlott |
Alyeska Pipeline Service |
U.S. |
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 Cory S. Landry |
Nucor Steel Arkansas |
U.S. |
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 Regan A. Vatzlavick |
None |
U.S. |
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 Trevor W. Thacker |
Prince William County Service Authority |
U.S. |
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Sean F. McRunnel |
Prince William County Service Authority |
U.S. |
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Aaron L. Weatherspoon |
Prince William County Service Authority |
U.S. |
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 Rasel Ahmed |
Prince William County Service Authority |
U.S. |
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 Danny Dookhoo |
None |
U.S. |
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Roger A. Gable |
Climax Molybdenum |
U.S. |
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Michael K. Ayoub |
BDC |
U.S. |
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Ahmed Kaleem Alattar |
YLNG |
New Zealand |
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 Daniel C. Margotta |
None |
U.S. |
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 Wilmer Huertas |
None |
U.S. |
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 Jason A. Hall |
Alyeska Pipeline Service |
U.S. |
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 David S. Jaenike |
None |
U.S. |
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Jason A. Dockins |
Koch Nitrogen Co. LLC |
U.S. |
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Matthew C. Johnson |
None |
U.S. |
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Christin Ray |
None |
U.S. |
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Malcolm Bradley Coulston |
None |
U.S. |
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Level 2 |
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 Logan Gene Willmert |
None |
U.S. |
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Christopher R. Andrews |
Goodrich Aircraft Wheels & Brakes |
U.S. |
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 Zac Q. Opong |
None |
U.S. |
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Ronald W. Johnson |
None |
U.S. |
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Robert E. Bepple |
City of Kennewick |
U.S. |
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Certified Automation Professionals |
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Name |
Company |
Location |
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Hesham A. Manea |
None |
Yemen |
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Dongarmal Rathore |
None |
Germany |
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Danaca Jordan |
Eastman Chemicals |
U.S. |
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Chris J. Child |
None |
U.S. |
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Ibrahim Samir Al-Ramadhan |
Saudi Aramco |
Saudi Arabia |
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Hoe Saw |
None |
Austrailia |
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Brian C. Kan |
None |
U.S. |
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Kendry D. Pacheco |
Saudi Aramco |
Saudi Arabia |
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Nicholas L. Bazzell |
None |
U.S. |
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Ali Shakir Fadhil Al-Najjar |
URUK Engineering & Contracting Co. LLC |
U.S. |
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Richard D. Hogan |
Linde |
U.S. |
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Islam Zaki Ibrahim |
None |
Egypt |
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Michael L. Roberson |
Bridgestone Americas Inc. |
U.S. |
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Scott M. Thomas |
Rockwell Automation |
U.S. |
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