Design Solutions & Integration

07/31/2026

What actually happens when you split electrical, automation, and field services across three separate contractors?

On paper: specialized expertise at competitive pricing.

In practice: three parties who each own a piece, nobody who owns the outcome, and a coordination requirement that falls entirely on your operations team.

OSHA's multi-employer rules apply to every one of those contractors on your site. Toolbox talks, job planning, hazard correction - that coordination doesn't happen by itself. Every additional contractor is another party to brief, track, and hold accountable.

The risks are real and specific. We laid out exactly where they show up.

Full post here:

Managing multiple oilfield electrical contractors creates accountability gaps that compound over time. Here's what's actually at stake.

07/28/2026

"The right classification is the foundation of a safe electrical system."

That idea applies to every hazardous location project. Class I, Division 2 requirements influence the design, construction, and installation of electrical equipment from the very beginning. When teams understand the environment first, they make better decisions throughout the project. The result is improved safety, smoother installations, and fewer costly changes after equipment reaches the field.

Strong projects are built on good information. Hazardous location classifications provide that foundation.

How does your team approach hazardous area planning during the design phase?

👉 Read the full article here: https://relyondsi.com/class-1-division-2-hazardous-location/

Class 1 Division 2 areas are common in oil and gas. Learn what C1D2 means, what equipment it requires, and the real cost of getting it wrong.

07/23/2026

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱.

Here's a look at one of our team members completing an underground tie-in with the precision, craftsmanship, and attention to detail our customers rely on. It's this commitment to quality, safety, and ex*****on that helps keep projects moving and operations running.

07/04/2026

This Fourth of July, all of us at Design Solutions & Integration want to thank the men and women who have served and continue to serve our country. Your sacrifice is the foundation of the freedoms we enjoy every day.

From our crew to yours, have a safe, proud, and Happy Independence Day!

06/11/2026

Competitive bids can lower project costs.

But fragmented ex*****on can increase project risk.

When fabrication, electrical, automation, and field services are managed by separate vendors, every handoff becomes a potential failure point.

The challenge isn't finding qualified contractors.

The challenge is maintaining accountability, communication, and schedule alignment across the entire project lifecycle.

Our latest article examines why many operators are reevaluating how they structure complex projects.

Read more: https://relyondsi.com/oilfield-field-services-integration-split-vendors/

Splitting oilfield field services integration across vendors creates finger-pointing, missed timelines, and accountability gaps.

06/01/2026

A look at a recent SWD tie-in completed by our crew in the field.

Great work by the team making it happen safely and efficiently. We appreciate the dedication our field personnel bring to every project and the trust our customers place in us.

05/19/2026

Design Solutions & Integration is hiring a Systems Integrator in Midland, TX.

We’re looking for experienced automation professionals with strong oil & gas field experience supporting PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, instrumentation, and communications infrastructure across the Permian Basin.

Position Details:
• Full-time onsite role
• Midland, TX
• $50–$70/hr based on experience
• Overtime available
• Field travel throughout Texas & New Mexico

Preferred experience includes:
• PLC/HMI troubleshooting & programming
• ROC and TotalFlow systems
• Radio and communication systems
• Instrumentation & VFD troubleshooting
• Oil field automation facilities including CTBs, SWDs, well pads, compressors, and pipelines

At DSI, we’re committed to safety, accountability, innovation, and doing the job right.

Apply today: https://jobs.lever.co/dsi/e235fba5-06ca-4dab-b5ce-c67ccce4a4e9

05/18/2026

Design Solutions & Integration is hiring a Systems Integrator in Midland, TX.

We’re looking for experienced automation professionals with strong oil & gas field experience supporting PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, instrumentation, and communications infrastructure across the Permian Basin.

Position Details:
• Full-time onsite role
• Midland, TX
• $60–$80/hr based on experience
• Overtime available
• Field travel throughout Texas & New Mexico

Preferred experience includes:
• PLC/HMI troubleshooting & programming
• ROC and TotalFlow systems
• Radio and communication systems
• Instrumentation & VFD troubleshooting
• Oil field automation facilities including CTBs, SWDs, well pads, compressors, and pipelines

At DSI, we’re committed to safety, accountability, innovation, and doing the job right.

Apply today: https://jobs.lever.co/dsi/e235fba5-06ca-4dab-b5ce-c67ccce4a4e9

05/18/2026

Design Solutions & Integration is hiring a Systems Integrator in San Angelo, TX.

We’re looking for experienced automation professionals with strong oil & gas field experience supporting PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, instrumentation, and communications infrastructure across the Permian Basin.

Position Details:
• Full-time onsite role
• San Angelo, TX
• $60–$80/hr based on experience
• Overtime available
• Field travel throughout Texas & New Mexico

Preferred experience includes:
• PLC/HMI troubleshooting & programming
• ROC and TotalFlow systems
• Radio and communication systems
• Instrumentation & VFD troubleshooting
• Oil field automation facilities including CTBs, SWDs, well pads, compressors, and pipelines

At DSI, we’re committed to safety, accountability, innovation, and doing the job right.

Apply today: https://jobs.lever.co/dsi/b7cc90b4-7c33-47ab-a1b8-21b4777322b2

05/18/2026

Design Solutions & Integration is hiring a Senior System Integrator in San Angelo, TX.

We’re looking for experienced automation professionals with strong oil & gas field experience supporting PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, instrumentation, and communications infrastructure across the Permian Basin.

Position Details:
• Full-time onsite role
• San Angelo, TX
• $55–$65/hr based on experience
• Overtime available
• Field travel throughout Texas & New Mexico

Preferred experience includes:
• PLC/HMI troubleshooting & programming
• ROC and TotalFlow systems
• Radio and communication systems
• Instrumentation & VFD troubleshooting
• Oil field automation facilities including CTBs, SWDs, well pads, compressors, and pipelines

At DSI, we’re committed to safety, accountability, innovation, and doing the job right.

Apply today: https://jobs.lever.co/dsi/e102f782-be8c-40a0-86ea-6feb3959ccfe