Business Details
Expert Process Safety and Engineering Solutions
Midland Engineering has been delivering specialized engineering solutions for over 25 years, combining deep industrial expertise with a commitment to enhancing client business value. Our team of seasoned professionals, including certified process safety experts and retired industry veterans, provides tailored services across chemical processing, refinery operations, and regulatory compliance. We specialize in hazard assessments, fired equipment management, and process safety consulting, leveraging decades of experience in chemical manufacturing and petrochemical industries. Our approach integrates best practices from diverse sectors to develop robust safety programs, optimize operational efficiency, and ensure adherence to global standards. With a network of 20+ independent contractors and 10 owner-experts, we offer flexible resources for complex projects.Our principals hold advanced degrees and certifications in chemical engineering, process safety, and functional safety, with collective experience spanning petroleum refining to pharmaceutical manufacturing. We maintain active involvement in industry conferences and technical committees, including presentations at the Global Congress on Process Safety. Our services include PHA/LOPA facilitation, dust hazard analysis, safety instrumented system design, and compliance auditing against ISO 14001, RCMS, and API standards. We support clients through all project phases from conceptual design to commissioning, with expertise in evaporator systems, process modeling, and specialized equipment design. Our track record includes successful implementation of process safety management programs for Fortune 500 companies and major petroleum refiners.
Services
Process Safety Consulting
Hazard Assessments
Fired Equipment Management
Refinery Operations
Process Engineering
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of specialized process safety experience across chemical industries
- Team includes 10 owner-experts with 35-40 years average industry experience
- Certified professionals in PHA/LOPA, dust hazard analysis, and functional safety
- Proven track record with Fortune 500 companies and major petroleum refiners
- Active involvement in industry standards development and technical committees
Associations and certifications
- ISO 14001
- RCMS
- API 1173
- ISO 45001
- RC 14001
Services
Process Safety Consulting
Our process safety consulting combines 25+ years of industry expertise with certified professionals to develop comprehensive safety programs. We specialize in PHA/LOPA studies, dust hazard analysis, and process safety management system implementation. Our team works across chemical, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical sectors to enhance operational safety and regulatory compliance through tailored solutions.
Hazard Assessments
We conduct detailed hazard assessments including HAZOP, LOPA, and dust hazard analyses using industry-recognized methodologies. Our experts evaluate environmental hazards, fired equipment safety, and highly hazardous chemical handling while ensuring compliance with EPA RMP requirements and inherent safety principles.
Fired Equipment Management
Our fired equipment services focus on safety instrumented system design and compliance with NFPA, API, and FM Global standards. We provide risk assessments, control strategy optimization, and compliance audits for industrial burner management systems across various manufacturing sectors.
Refinery Operations
We support petroleum refiners with process safety solutions for crude units, hydrotreaters, and alkylation processes. Our services include process safety information management, LOPA gap analysis, and implementation of corrective actions for major regulatory compliance programs.
Process Engineering
Our process engineering services cover system design from concept to commissioning. We specialize in evaporator systems, process modeling, and specialized equipment design for hazardous chemical handling while providing front-end loading engineering and relief device assessments.
People
Mike Cazabon
Chairman
40+ years in process safety with FM Global and Dow Corning, expert in PHA, mechanical integrity, dust hazards, and PSM auditing. Chemical Engineering BS from Michigan State University.
Les Cunningham
Process Safety Director
40+ years in chemical manufacturing and process engineering, former corporate PSM director with expertise in thermal hazard testing and combustible dust assessments. Chemical Engineering BS from NJIT and MBA from Rutgers.
Dan DeVine
Process Engineer
35+ years in chemical industry with Dow Chemical and Union Carbide, recognized expert in low-emission valve technology and ASME code applications. Chemical Engineering BS from University of Iowa, Six Sigma Black Belt.
Wayne Fort
Process Safety Leader
35+ years in chemical engineering with Dow Chemical and SI Group, CCPS-certified professional with expertise in PHA/DHA facilitation and functional safety. Chemical Engineering BS from Rose-Hulman and MS from Purdue.
Edward Saunders
President
40+ years in chemical plant operations and process control, specialist in instrumentation and process improvement with Chemical Engineering BS and MBA from unspecified institutions.
Questions
What process safety services does Midland Engineering offer?
We provide PHA/LOPA facilitation, dust hazard analysis, fired equipment safety assessments, and process safety management system implementation for chemical processing industries.
Do you have experience with refinery operations?
Yes, we've supported major petroleum refiners for over 10 years with unit operations analysis, process safety information management, and LOPA gap remediation.
What engineering specialties do you offer?
Our specialties include evaporator systems design, process modeling, safety instrumented system specification, and specialized equipment design for hazardous chemical handling.
Are your consultants certified in industry standards?
Our team holds certifications in ISO 14001, API 1173, RCMS, and TUV Rheinland functional safety standards, with active participation in CCPS and AIChE programs.
