Alarm Management aeSolutions provides services and systems to bring the client’s alarm management practices into compliance with the current ISA 18.2 standards. ​ Poor alarm management has been a critical factor in major process safety incidents throughout history. Successful alarm management is key in achieving effectiveness of alarms and the ability of operating personnel to respond promptly and correctly. ​ aeSolutions can supply expertise for multiple stages of the alarm management lifecycle specializing in: Philosophy development Gap assessment of current alarm philosophy Alarm management and rationalization training Facilitation of alarm rationalizations Including our alarm rationalization tool, aeAlarm™​ Alarm management program gap assessment The goal of our alarm management services is to help clients improve the performance of their alarm systems and increase the situational awareness of their operators. Our clients recognize there is a direct relationship between the process safety performance of their facilities and the implementation of their effective alarm management techniques. Featured : How to Keep the Alarm Management Lifecycle Evergreen Blog & Whitepaper Alarm Management Lifecycle *Modified Lifecycle from ISA 18.2 aeSolutions’ alarm management services are designed to support our clients’ desires to encourage a culture of sustainable alarm management as an important component to their overall process safety strategy. Download our Flyer ( PDF ) Alarm Management Services The aeSolutions developed alarm rationalization tool, aeAlarm™, delivers the ability to efficiently and consistently execute alarm rationalization. This unique tool provides customizable templates, and drop downs for severities and maximum time to respond, with automatic population of alarm priority. Download our Flyer ( PDF ) aeAlarm™ Rationalization Tool

Automation Project Management Shaping a Successful Result from the Start aeSolutions manages every project with a comprehensive set of tools for planning and tracking tasks, deliverables, and milestones. Clear communications and rigorous documentation ensure that client expectations are met throughout the project. • Dedicated project management group • Project scheduling and tracking • Resource allocation • Scope and budget control • Project execution planning • Risks, roles, and accountabilities identification • Meetings, action lists, and reporting • Project deliverable approval cycles • Gate reviews between approval stages • Purchasing and shipping Automation Services Previous Next

Energy Company Reduces Regulatory Compliance Costs Saving Almost $50 Million A client was facing a lengthy compliance process to upgrade a fleet of fired heaters. With aeSolutions guidance, the client reduced their compliance scope by 50%. Focusing on the NFPA 86 prescriptive design applicable to waste gas thermal oxidizers and applying our experience in Process Safety Management (PSM)... Challenge The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) issued a prescriptive design requiring the client to upgrade 79 fired heaters’ Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). This would mean shutting down the plant resulting in a significant production loss and possible unexpected Process Hazards. Solution Focusing on the NFPA 86 prescriptive design applicable to waste gas thermal oxidizers and applying our experience in Process Safety Management (PSM), we worked with the client to target and isolate several areas of risk not readily apparent in the NFPA-prescribed design. We then conducted an options analysis and implemented a strategic risk reduction model, which included: • Upgrades to flame scanners and other sensing elements • Replacing generic relays with SIL-2 capable relays • End-device leak testing • Strategic upgrades to SIL-rated logic solvers These modifications formed an Equivalent Design Package which was evaluated and approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Results The client’s capital expenditure was reduced by $48 million while enhancing safety and reliability. aeSolutions slashed the compliance scope from a 10-year process of PLC upgrades of 79 fired heaters to just 20, with a credit taken for the remaining 59 heaters due to existing protection layers and minor upgrades to instrumentation and control equipment over a five-year upgrade program. Learn more about how aeSolutions could help you with a similar Combustion project. Industry: Oil & Gas Geography: Pacific Northwest Unit Operation: Fired Heaters, Boilers Governing: NFPA 85, NFPA 86 Take a look at our Success Stories page for more ways aeSolutions has helped our clients. Previous Story Next Story

Employee Spotlight Erich has worked in both the process safety side as a Senior SIS FEL Specialist and his current role in the Automation group. Erich recently became the Fabrication Shop Lead. He started at aeSolutions as an intern and has enjoyed the variety of project work and hopes to continue the career growth opportunities afforded to him. Erich enjoys mentoring local robotics teams, working on cars, playing drums in a band, fishing when he can, and being a dad to his wonderful kids, Zoey and Fritz. Jon has been the Manager of IT for nine years. Jon joined aeSolutions after graduating from Furman University in 2003. While continuing to work full time, Jon earned a master’s degree from James Madison University in 2008 that focused on information security. In 2015 he earned the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification. Jon enjoys watching movies, going for runs on the Swamp Rabbit Trail, traveling to new places, and spending time being silly with his kids. Kelvin has worked in chemical plants as an E/I/C engineer for 23 years and then worked for a consulting firm for 4 years. He has experience with Fired Equipment, SIS design, SIS, BMS, FGS, and DCS configuration on all different types of systems. Kelvin was looking for a new opportunity when he found aeSolutions looking for someone with his experience. He has been married for 31 years has 4 kids and 2 grandkids. Kelvin is heavily involved with his church (Sound engineer and production), and he likes to golf, bowl, work on old cars (Rebuild engines and restore), repair old video games (Pac-man, Donkey Kong, etc.), and build new ones (woodworking). Jeff is currently the fabrication manager of the aeSolutions panel shop. He is an Automation Control Panel Designer along with a UL508a Certified Manufacturers Technical Representative. Jeff is also NICET Certified for Fire Alarm Systems Level 4 and an FM listed Fire and Gas Systems Designer. In addition to all of that, he also holds a commission certificate as a notary public. Jonathan joined aeSolutions after working with us as a client at Sunoco Logistics. He began working in a cybersecurity role and enjoyed learning new things, so he moved to fill needs in the company with digital marketing. Jonathan loves classic movies and sports cars, and he occasionally is paid to write about them. Josh was hired as the System Administrator after graduating from Clemson in May 2011. He previously worked at Clemson’s IT helpdesk (CCIT), and he worked for the Geek Squad for a few years. Josh has a 7-year-old son and a 3-year-old daughter that occupy most of his free time. He also coaches his son’s baseball team, which is a lot of fun. Chery joined aeSolutions as its second employee. Her diverse background in financial and office management and HR offloaded the owners' overhead activities, allowing them to focus on growing the business. After nine years of covering finance and HR, the company hired a controller, and Chery transitioned to HR full time. Her current role is her favorite, with its focuses on employees' development and knowledge sharing. Chery is one of those annoying morning people that leaps out of bed singing before 6 a.m. She enjoys exercising, playing with her border collie, volunteering for various organizations, and visiting homeless shelters with her dog for pet therapy. Ethan spent a few summers working at a Marathon Petroleum refinery in Canton, Ohio, while completing his chemical engineering degree at Ohio State. After finishing his Master’s program in 2016, Ethan was put in touch with Craig Shell to discuss an opportunity at aeSolutions. Ethan found a lot of overlap with the safety-focused work he had completed at Marathon and was excited at the prospect of working in an office environment rather than in-field work. A few months later, he moved to Greenville to start in the SIS Engineering department! Ethan loves to collect vinyl records – his most prized possession is a copy of Taylor Swift’s “Red” pressed on red vinyl. Christi joined aeSolutions after working in training and marketing for an EPC, a training consultant, a hospital, and a top-20 accounting firm. In her time at aeSolutions she has supported our BD and marketing efforts and our executive team giving her the ability to build upon her experience as well as develop new skills. Christi enjoys the work and her co-workers! She has 3 grown kids and enjoys going on road trips to see them and she likes to go hiking with her dog Sadie. Judith joined aeSolutions in 2018 after working for one of the major energy companies in their chemicals division for 34+ years. Her time there encompassed a variety of roles, including maintenance, electrical and project engineering, and process safety. She was one of the earliest persons to earn her CFSE with the company. Judith was a continuous learner, demonstrated by earning her Certified Safety Professional credential during her last role with the company. Before “retirement,” her previous role was as health, safety, security, and environmental manager at a large southeastern chemical plant. Judith’s diverse background made her an excellent fit for aeSolutions. She currently enjoys handling a variety of activities, including PHA facilitation, auditing, technical review, and mentoring of junior staff members. Judith also has a very active civic and personal life, including volunteering with the Red Cross, acting as Chief for the large extended Stewart family in South Carolina, and helping out her family and friends whenever she sees a need. She is also an avid reader in a variety of areas. Lauren arrived at aeSolutions with design experience in Process Engineering, professional licensure in engineering, and a growing interest in Process and Functional Safety. aeSolutions has given her exposure to Machine Safety as it relates to Functional Safety, which ultimately helped her become a TUV NORD Certified Machinery Safety Expert (CMSE) in 2019. Lauren currently works as a technical lead in the SIS Engineering department. She is a South Carolina native and just welcomed her second child back in July. Lauren is also in her 5th year of serving on the NCEES Chemical PE Exam Development Committee. Ben fell into HR early in his career by accident but discovered that he loved working to help people have better experiences at their jobs. When he joined aeSolutions in 2013, he focused primarily on supporting the Anchorage office but eventually moved into the HR Manager role and now the HR Director role. He has had the opportunity to work with a fantastic team focused on providing the best work environment possible. Ben has a great deal of respect and admiration for the entire aeSolutions workforce and their unwavering dedication to safety. Before moving to Denver, Ben lived in Alaska for seven years – once, he couldn’t leave the office building in downtown Anchorage because there were too many moose on the sidewalks. True story! Ken and two partners started aeSolutions 23 years ago in a bonus room when their employer decided to close their Greenville office. By the time they had five employees, they knew they needed to rent an actual office space because the air conditioner could no longer keep up. Ken remembers how excited they were when they successfully networked the one Dell computer with the one printer. It seems like yesterday from a lifetime ago. Ken enjoys pretty much anything outdoors, including backpacking, running, and motorcycles. Engineering is Liena’s second career after being a chemist and a chemistry instructor at a university. She started as an SIS (Safety Instrumented Systems) specialist and worked as both SIS and PSM (Process Safety Management) senior specialist. Liena immigrated to the US from Ukraine, never dreaming that her career would take such a turn, but she loves the challenges and fun that process safety engineering presents. Now, she participates in almost all Safety Lifecycle related projects except installation & commissioning, but maybe one day in the future, that will happen too. She also has the honor and pleasure to be the Board Secretary for the ISA Alaska chapter. She loves to go fishing, hiking, riding snowmobiles, camping, hunting and enjoys relaxing on the couch with a good book. Jackie started out early by participating in a high school mentorship program for engineering at BP. She then earned her B.S. in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at Colorado School of Mines. In September of 2016 Jackie moved back to Alaska and started her career with aeSolutions. Jackie completed the DNV GL PHAST Training Course in October 2017 and is currently a scribe for PHA studies. Rick started his career as a chemist and soon was assigned a large controls project at the age of 25. Rick spent ten years in the plant, eight years at an EPC, where he later shifted from controls to SIS Engineering, and now almost 15 years at aeSolutions. He is a lifelong musician and enthusiast of the great outdoors and a dedicated father and husband. Sarah was hooked when she sat through her first Process Hazard Analysis as a Process Engineer doing process design. Sarah felt like she had finally found a way to make a difference in her field by helping to protect people and the environment. After joining aeSolutions and working in both the PSM and SISFEL groups, Sarah found her passion for alarm management. She is thankful for a career that allows her to grow professionally and supports a strong family life enabling her to spend time making memories with the ones she cherishes the most. Kevin has a 34-year background in Electrical and Controls, beginning his career at aeSolutions as a Project Manager in 2009. In 2019, Kevin became a Senior Discipline Leader and continued with the Project Manager role. He currently holds his Professional Engineering License in 11 states! Greg is Canadian with 25 years of experience in the industry, 17 years as an Instrumentation and Controls Specialist, and 8 years as a Process Safety Specialist. He brought his worldwide industry knowledge to Houston to help influence our younger employees and help the company grow to exciting new levels. Greg is part of the ISA Fire and Gas division standards committee and the wireless standard division. He loves to cook, build things with his hands, and look after his much too needy Pug. Emily’s degree is in Electrical Engineering from Clemson University. Her first job was as an Instrumentation Engineer at an Oil Refinery in Louisiana, where she was exposed to various technologies &opportunities to problem solve. Her favorite part of that job was working with the safety systems in her units. This led her to a job as an SIS Design Engineer with aeSolutions back in her home state. She has greatly enjoyed learning about the different business lines that aeSolutions offers. She also enjoys getting to be involved with the local ISA Chapter along with many of her coworkers. Emily enjoys hiking, bowling, training my 2-year-old German Shepherd mix Jambalaya, and learning new baking techniques.

Webinar Recordings A Tale of Two BPCS Credits, A Bayesian Case Study This case study examines the approach used for one client to justify two risk reduction credits on their robust BPCS interlock in two basic steps. The first step was to decide a reasonable probability of failure using a Failure Mode and Effects Analysis technique (FMEA). All relevant failure modes including the ubiquitous human component were examined. Next, plant operating history was reviewed and applied in a Bayesian analysis to determine the upper credibility (confidence) limit. The overall FMEA and Bayesian analysis process, including the "why," "how," and results will be provided. Presented by Keith Brumbaugh, P.E., CFSE • Principal Specialist - SIS FEL Identifying System Level Failures Using STPA Before They Occur The new hazard analysis method known as STPA - Systems Theoretic Process Analysis - and how it can help prevent accidents in the non-routine, abnormal, and transient operating states. Best Practices to Ensure My Risk Assessment is Trustworthy Part 3 of Trustworthy Risk Assessments, QRA, and Data Validation in Process Safety One of the most powerful features of the Safety Life Cycle (SLC) is validation of the Risk Assessment with actual performance data; this is the ‘cyclic’ aspect of the SLC. One of the largest sources of error in a Risk Assessment is applying generic “industry” data without validation, which can increase the frequency of incidents or the cost of controlling hazards. This final webinar of our three-webinar series shows how to leverage qualitative and quantitative methods to update Risk Assessment data including using probability distributions and confidence intervals. Capabilities of Quantitative Risk Assessment and Its Applications Part 2 of Trustworthy Risk Assessments, QRA, and Data Validation in Process Safety: Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) represents the "sharpest pencil" in the Risk Assessment tool kit for quantifying risk and crediting safeguards for risk reduction. In this second webinar of our three-part series we present applications for QRA, its utility for modeling dependencies, conditions where QRA provides value over other risk assessment techniques, and application of QRA in Bowtie Analysis. Presented by Joe Veasey PE, CFSE Choosing a Risk Assessment Methodology Part 1 of Trustworthy Risk Assessments, QRA, and Data Validation in Process Safety The ANSI/ISA 61511 Safety Life Cycle starts with a Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and a Risk Assessment. This first webinar of our three-part series details the purpose of Risk Assessment and examines the advantages and limitations of various methodologies including Risk Graph, Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA), Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA), and others. Presented by Joe Veasey PE, CFSE

Site Acceptance Testing and Startup Testing and Turnover After the control system and I/O have been installed and commissioned, aeSolutions works with the client to deliver Site Acceptance Testing in accordance with aeSolutions' generated SAT plan. SAT is similar to the FAT but includes testing of actual field devices and foreign device interfaces. Site Acceptance Testing proves that the supplied system, including the control logic and operator stations, is interfaced to the field I/O correctly and performs in accordance with the project specifications. aeSolutions offers startup support after the client has accepted the system. • Approved SAT test plan • SAT test results and punch list disposition • Startup assistance support Automation Services Previous Next

Acronyms & Terms Glossary <- More Definitions Systematic Failure Failure related in a deterministic way to a certain cause, which can only be eliminated by a modification of the design or of the manufacturing process, operational procedures, documentation, or other relevant factors. Our Services Case Study in Navigating Tight Schedules and Supply Chain Challenges in SI and BMS The strategies and insights gained from overcoming these challenges offered valuable lessons for future similar projects.The ability to asse Evolution of Fired Equipment Protective Systems in the Chemical Sector Several years ago, aeSolutions started our fired equipment business. This business is focused on safeguarding burners and furnaces,... aeSolutions to Bring New FM-Approved FGS Product, the FGS 5000, to Market in Summer of 2024 Built on Rockwell Automation’s ControlLogix platform - Release of the new product is planned for summer of 2024 awaiting FM approval. This

Acronyms & Terms Glossary <- More Definitions Alarm Selection The process of selecting candidate or potential alarms for inclusion into the alarm system or rejecting them based on the criteria for an alarm. aeSolutions can supply expertise at all stages of alarm management including consulting, training, and facilitating rationalization teams, followed by full design and implementation services. Our Services Case Study in Navigating Tight Schedules and Supply Chain Challenges in SI and BMS The strategies and insights gained from overcoming these challenges offered valuable lessons for future similar projects.The ability to asse Evolution of Fired Equipment Protective Systems in the Chemical Sector Several years ago, aeSolutions started our fired equipment business. This business is focused on safeguarding burners and furnaces,... aeSolutions to Bring New FM-Approved FGS Product, the FGS 5000, to Market in Summer of 2024 Built on Rockwell Automation’s ControlLogix platform - Release of the new product is planned for summer of 2024 awaiting FM approval. This

Acronyms & Terms Glossary <- More Definitions Frequency Number of occurrences of an event per unit of time. Our Services Case Study in Navigating Tight Schedules and Supply Chain Challenges in SI and BMS The strategies and insights gained from overcoming these challenges offered valuable lessons for future similar projects.The ability to asse Evolution of Fired Equipment Protective Systems in the Chemical Sector Several years ago, aeSolutions started our fired equipment business. This business is focused on safeguarding burners and furnaces,... aeSolutions to Bring New FM-Approved FGS Product, the FGS 5000, to Market in Summer of 2024 Built on Rockwell Automation’s ControlLogix platform - Release of the new product is planned for summer of 2024 awaiting FM approval. This

Process Safety Management As a supplier of complete process safety and risk management solutions, we pride ourselves on providing engineers from industry with design, maintenance, operating, and process safety backgrounds. Our specialists understand how plants operate because they have actually worked in covered processes and facilities. pro cess hazard management Services: PSM/RMP Process Hazard Analysis Quantitative Risk Assessment Human Reliability Auditing Facility Siting & Modeling Process Safety Management/Risk Management Plan (PSM/RMP) PSM/RMP Program Development & Implementation Risk Management Plan/Hazard Assessment Management of Change (MOC) Program Development & Implementation Incident Investigation Mechanical Integrity Program Operating Procedures & Training Training (PS Leadership, Auditor, PHA/LOPA) Electrical Area Classification Learn More Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) What if What-If/Checklist Analysis Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Combustible Dust Hazard Assessment Control System Hazard and Operability (CHAZOP) Learn More Quantitative/Semi-Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) ​ Risk Graphs Event Tree Analysis Bowtie Analysis Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) Independent Protection Layer (IPL) and Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Selection Learn More Implicit LOPA Safety Layer Matrix 3D Risk Matrix Human Reliability/Human Factors Human Reliability Analysis (HRA) Human Error Analysis Learn More Auditing ​ Compliance Auditing - PSM, RMP, and Risk Based Process Safety (RBPS) Independent Protection Layer (IPL) Verification Learn More Facility Siting​ & Dispersion Modeling Facility Siting Analysis Risk-based and Consequence-based Studies Gas Dispersion Modeling Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Gas Detector Placement Learn More PSM RMP PHA QRA LOPA Human Reliability Audit Siting & Modeling Featured Stories RMP and PSM: Common Goals 5 Facets of an Efficient Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) Process Safety Consulting: Enhancing Management Systems and Regulatory Compliance

Acronyms & Terms Glossary <- More Definitions Probability of Failure on Demand (PFD) The probability that a system will fail to perform a specified function on demand (i.e., when challenged or needed). Independent Protection Layers (IPLs) are assigned a PFD based on industry or site-specific data. Refer to Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Calculations and Risk Reduction Factor definition. Our Services Case Study in Navigating Tight Schedules and Supply Chain Challenges in SI and BMS The strategies and insights gained from overcoming these challenges offered valuable lessons for future similar projects.The ability to asse Evolution of Fired Equipment Protective Systems in the Chemical Sector Several years ago, aeSolutions started our fired equipment business. This business is focused on safeguarding burners and furnaces,... aeSolutions to Bring New FM-Approved FGS Product, the FGS 5000, to Market in Summer of 2024 Built on Rockwell Automation’s ControlLogix platform - Release of the new product is planned for summer of 2024 awaiting FM approval. This

Acronyms & Terms Glossary <- More Definitions Alarm An audible and/or visible means of indicating to the operator an equipment malfunction, process deviation, or abnormal condition requiring a response. aeSolutions can supply expertise at all stages of alarm management including consulting, training, and facilitating rationalization teams, followed by full design and implementation services. Our Services Case Study in Navigating Tight Schedules and Supply Chain Challenges in SI and BMS The strategies and insights gained from overcoming these challenges offered valuable lessons for future similar projects.The ability to asse Evolution of Fired Equipment Protective Systems in the Chemical Sector Several years ago, aeSolutions started our fired equipment business. This business is focused on safeguarding burners and furnaces,... aeSolutions to Bring New FM-Approved FGS Product, the FGS 5000, to Market in Summer of 2024 Built on Rockwell Automation’s ControlLogix platform - Release of the new product is planned for summer of 2024 awaiting FM approval. This