Built For Faults.
Built To Recover.
High‑Availability Power Engineering & Industrial Controls
Licensed Professional Engineers delivering turnkey power system studies, protection & controls design, PLC/SCADA programming, and commissioning.
Recovering from a major disruption?
Downtime is catastrophic. After a fire or major disruption, the clock is ticking. We triage fast, then restore in phases—bridging old and new, with rollback points—recommissioning power and controls so you’re safely back online as quickly as conditions allow.
Our rigorous engineering process and phased implementation ensure quick return-to-service.
Why Ziggurat Automation
Power That Stays Up
No single‑point failures; deterministic failover keeps power and controls online.
Commission Without Downtime
Progressive live cutovers with staged transitions and tested rollback.
Vendor‑Neutral by Design
We design to fit your needs and existing equipment—no vendor lock‑in.
Operator‑First, End‑to‑End
Operators engaged from day one—solutions operators actually adopt.
Reliability is designed in, not bolted on. We engineer power and controls with no single points of failure (SPOF) and commission them live through progressive cutovers with defined rollback—so production and missions stay online. Rooted in plant‑floor aluminum operations—and proven in mission‑critical government aerospace support facilities where uptime is non‑negotiable—we bring the same operator‑first discipline to every project. Led by licensed Professional Engineers, we integrate mixed fleets to your chosen platforms and existing equipment—no lock‑in, no rip‑and‑replace. We fit the design to your needs, not a vendor catalog.
How We Work
Discover
Map success criteria, requirements, constraints, risks, and timeline with the right voices at the table.
Design
Architecture free of Single Points of Failure. Focused on Safety, Functionality, & project key requirements.
Deliver
Iterative and site tested implementation, with staged cutovers, rollback plans. Keeping operators and SMEs engaged.
Defend
Commission within planned windows; Train operators; Provide as‑built drawing, Software files, and O&M manuals.
Our Services
Power Engineering
studies, arc‑flash, sizing, feasibility.
Power System Controls
We specialize in robust power control systems. Our team provides expert, hands-on solutions for medium-voltage applications, including switchgear design, protection relay programming, and full system commissioning.
relay settings, generator/ATS controls, ZSI, MV upgrades.
Industrial Controls
PLC migrations, SCADA/HMI, VFD integration, safety, OT networking, system integration; include hazardous dust expertise wording
From PLC upgrades to full SCADA/HMI implementation, our services modernize your operations. We upgrade legacy systems, enhance operator interface, and optimize motor controls to improve performance and reliability.
Featured Outcomes
The projects described were performed by personnel prior to the formation of Ziggurat Automation Inc. while employed by previous organizations. They are presented solely to illustrate the team’s individual experience and competencies. Client names, logos, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. References are available upon request and subject to client approval/NDAs.
MDSCC Powerhouse Control Modernization
Mission‑critical powerhouse modernization (government): PRP dual‑star, automatic black‑start, priority load‑shed/add; 94 IEDs integrated.
Modernized the obsolete, centralized powerhouse controls at the Madrid Deep Space Communications Complex (MDSCC) across seven medium-voltage switchboards with multiple single points of failure (SPOFs). Replaced legacy hardware with a fully redundant architecture integrating six genset control units, automated failure recovery, and advanced SCADA visibility.
Result: High-availability power controls free of SPOFs, full remote monitoring, enhanced fault diagnostics; distributed relay network of 94 IEDs (SEL-751, SEL-700G, RTAC-3530, SEL-2440, Woodward LS-6, easYgen 3400, CAT EMCP 4.2) supporting a total capacity > 10 MVA.
DSCC Legacy FactoryTalk SE Server Upgrade
MV switchgear protection refresh: SEL‑751 retrofit; GPS/IRIG‑B SOE, redundant RTAC gateways.
Executed a zero-downtime migration from an unsupported SCADA server to a virtualized, redundant FactoryTalk SE environment, eliminating a major failure point and reducing latency.
Result: High availability, simplified lifecycle management, and long-term supportability for a mission-critical power system at Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex (GDSCC).
Chiller Pump VFD Upgrade
Combustible‑dust baghouse modernization (aluminum): Fike detection/isolation, FilterSense monitoring, Wonderware HMI updates.
Resolved chronic maintenance issues on redundant chiller pumps at a mission-critical data center by upgrading motor drives to modern VFDs and integrating control into the existing automation system. Facility technicians were trained and documentation delivered to support uninterrupted operation.
Result: Higher availability, reduced energy use, and improved process-control reliability.