Powering Peak Performance with Recruitment and Operations

Welcome to "Intersections," your bi-monthly guide to navigating the complexities of leadership and industrial processes. Each edition provides essential tips on the critical intersections of your business—technology, strategy, leadership, and operations—to drive your success in today's competitive landscape. Join us as we explore these paths together, sharing the expertise and experiences from the Interstates team that can help steer your projects and leadership decisions toward excellence.

LEADER'S COMPASS

Leader Tip: Ultimately, retention is not just a strategy; it's a commitment to cultivating a workforce that thrives.

"Valuing and developing your current team boosts morale and performance, positioning your company as an attractive choice for top talent seeking career growth opportunities. Find out how a robust retention strategy enhances your recruitment efforts.

ROADMAP TO RESULTS

Commissioning Project Evolves into 24/7 Support

In a recent project with Shell Rock Soy Processing, the initial focus on commissioning electrical and instrumentation systems quickly expanded to a robust 24/7 operational and automation support system. This comprehensive support was critical in transitioning the plant from its start-up phase to full operational status, ensuring smooth and continuous function. This included significant network and endpoint security improvements, along with refined access control and disaster recovery plans. Thanks to the flexibility and breadth of Interstates' support capabilities, we provided continuous care for Shell Rock as they continued critical around-the-clock operations.

Discover how support in automation, operational technology, and instrumentation can transform your plant’s outcomes.

SOLUTIONS ALONG THE ROUTE

Revisiting Motor Efficiency

Improving motor efficiency is crucial for reducing electrical energy costs in industrial facilities. How do you make that applicable at your plant? Find five tips on improving efficiency and why upgrading to high-efficiency motors and integrating variable frequency drives (VFDs) may be a good route. Here are just three of those recommendations!

1. Right-sizing Motors: Replace oversized or underloaded motors to match operational requirements, enhancing efficiency and performance.
2. Upgrade to Premium-efficiency Motors: Switching to premium-efficiency models can offer substantial energy savings for motors that operate continuously.
3. Adjust Protection Settings: Higher inrush currents in premium-efficiency motors may require modifications to motor protection settings to prevent nuisance tripping.
4. Read all five tips in the article to ensure compliance with new regulations, reduce operational costs, and improve overall plant performance.

Technical Tip: Improving motor efficiency at your facility remains important amid new regulations and technological advancements.

END OF THE ROAD

In this edition of Intersections, we've explored a diverse range of topics designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of your operations. From strategic recruitment integration to detailed technical solutions, each article has provided practical knowledge and actionable insights to empower your decision-making. This journey is about equipping you to lead with precision in the evolving industrial landscape.

Explore more leadership tips, project stories, and resources to see our accomplishments and discover inspiration for what’s possible.