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Read MoreSteve Pflantz, PE
Fellow - Process Automation & Safety
St. Louis, MO
Steve Pflantz, PE is a Fellow of Process Automation & Safety with over 29 years of experience in electrical, instrumentation and control system design for pharmaceutical, biotech, petrochemical, industrial and commercial facilities. He is well known for his expertise in developing control system design and strategies for a wide range of facility sizes and complexities. Knowledge and experience on a variety of hardware platforms allows Steve to provide designs utilizing systems that are the best fit for the client. Establishing good working relationships with vendors helps him facilitate collaboration between vendors and clients for successful projects.
Having worked in specialty chemical productions facilities, Steve has developed a high level of expertise in electrical hazardous areas. He is proficient in evaluating and defining hazardous areas for facilities and then designing the wiring systems for the controls and electrical systems. His experience and in-depth knowledge of codes and standards makes him a key resource for design consultation and training within CRB.
Steve is the current Chair of the Automation Federation and past president of the International Society of Automation (ISA), a nonprofit professional association for those who apply engineering and technology to improve the management, safety and cybersecurity of modern automation and control systems used across industry and critical infrastructure. Founded in 1945, the ISA develops widely used global standards, certifies industry professionals, provides education and training, publishes books and technical articles, hosts conferences and exhibits and provides networking and career development programs for its 40,000 members and 400,000 customers around the world.
Steve has presented at numerous ISA events and local section meetings, International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineering conferences and control system vendor user group events. He is also active in speaking at a variety of student-focused events and organizations that promote education and careers in science, technology, engineering and math.
“My goal is to provide clients with a control system that meets their needs for the long haul. There are a lot of options when it comes to choosing components and systems, and it is my job to help our clients chose the one that fits their needs now and in the future.”