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Bob Adamski, Premier Consulting Services director, and Robin McCrea-Steele, its director of business development, are the first to earn certification under this new international accreditation program. The process industry safety specialists were certified as experts in safety instrumented systems (SIS). TÜV-ASI is part of TÜV Rheinland Group, which is widely recognized as a pioneer in developing standards and performance measures for SIS worldwide. The international standards group documents the safety and quality of new and existing products, systems and services.
“Adamski and McCrea-Steele have proven they possess the technical knowledge in the field of functional safety-related issues and have demonstrated years of real-world experience that clearly indicate they deserve this recognition as experts in the field,” said Chris Lyden, vice president of marketing for Invensys Process Systems. “By acknowledging them as the first recipients of this certification, TÜV-ASI sets a high standard for individuals who wish to prove their proficiency and expertise in safety instrumented systems for the process industry.”
To achieve certification, candidates are expected to meet stringent requirements established by TÜV-ASI, which includes a minimum of 10 years of proven experience in the functional safety field and recognition of technical competency by industry peers. The criteria also requires candidates author several safety-related case studies and hold a degree of higher education in a technical field. Additional details of the program and a listing of certified TÜV functional safety experts are available at www.tuvasi.com
“Having been acknowledged to have achieved expert status by such a prominently respected industry authority such as TÜV-ASI, Premier Consulting Services is in a position to share its experience and knowledge with other companies,” said Adamski. “As we move forward with plans to launch Premier Consulting Service’s engineering safety training courses, we will continue our efforts to enhance the efficiency and competitive positioning of plant facilities worldwide.”
In cooperation with TÜV-ASI, Premier Consulting Services developed a SIS training course that has been accepted as an integral component of the overall TÜV functional safety program. More information on the Premier Consulting course is planned to be posted in September at www.pcs-fs.com.