Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Engineering Solutions in Midland, MI
Midland Engineering is a team of seasoned science and engineering professionals specializing in chemical processing. With over 25 years of industry expertise, we deliver specialized engineering services designed to enhance client business value through practical, experience-driven solutions. Our team comprises full-time experts and retired industry veterans, including more than 10 owners and a network of 20+ independent contractors across diverse disciplines. We focus on process safety, engineering specialties, and auditing services, ensuring regulatory compliance and sustainable performance for manufacturing facilities. Our principals bring decades of experience from leading companies like Dow Chemical, FM Global, and Phillips 66, with expertise in areas such as Process Hazard Analysis, Mechanical Integrity, and Functional Safety.We apply ASME, API, and ISO standards to create tailored solutions for complex industrial challenges while maintaining a commitment to transparency and client-centric service. Our professionals hold advanced degrees and certifications, including Six Sigma Black Belts, Certified Process Safety Professionals, and TUV Rheinland functional safety engineering credentials. We serve clients globally through project-based engagements, leveraging deep technical knowledge and a proven track record of success in chemical processing operations.
Services
Process Safety Consulting
Hazard Assessments
Fired Equipment
Burner Management
Refinery Operations
Process Engineering
Evaporator Systems
Process Modeling
Auditing Services
RCMS Certification
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of specialized engineering expertise in chemical processing
- Our team includes 10+ owners with 35-40 years of industry experience from Fortune 500 companies
- We provide tailored process safety solutions aligned with ASME, API, and ISO standards
- Our professionals hold multiple advanced certifications including Six Sigma and Functional Safety credentials
- We combine retired industry veterans with active experts for comprehensive project support
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- ISO 45001
- Responsible Care Management System (RCMS)
Services
Process Safety Consulting
Our process safety consulting services help chemical processing facilities implement comprehensive safety programs based on industry best practices. We specialize in Process Hazard Analysis, Mechanical Integrity, and Dust Hazard Assessments, leveraging decades of experience from Fortune 500 companies. Our experts ensure compliance with OSHA PSM and EPA RMP regulations while reducing operational risks through customized safety frameworks.
Hazard Assessments
We conduct thorough hazard assessments including Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA), and Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA) to identify and mitigate potential risks. Our certified professionals use advanced modeling tools to evaluate explosion risks, thermal hazards, and chemical reactivity, providing actionable recommendations to enhance facility safety and regulatory compliance.
Fired Equipment
Our fired equipment expertise covers burner management systems, safety instrumentation, and combustion efficiency optimization. With specialists having decades of experience in API 560 and NFPA 86 standards, we deliver solutions for safe and compliant operation of boilers, furnaces, and process heaters while improving energy efficiency and reducing emissions.
Process Engineering
We provide process engineering services for chemical manufacturing facilities, including process design, simulation, and optimization. Our team applies ASME and API standards to develop efficient systems for pressure vessels, piping networks, and process automation, with expertise in relief design, heat exchanger systems, and agglomeration processes.
Auditing Services
Our auditing services cover Responsible Care Management System (RCMS) certification, ISO 14001/45001 compliance, and regulatory audits for chemical and petrochemical facilities. With lead auditors having global experience, we conduct comprehensive assessments of environmental, health, and safety management systems to identify gaps and improve operational performance.
People
Mike Cazabon
Chairman
40+ years of Process Safety experience with FM Global and Dow Corning. Expert in Process Hazard Analysis, Mechanical Integrity, and PSM auditing. B.S. Chemical Engineering from Michigan State University.
Les Cunningham
Principal
40+ years in chemical manufacturing with expertise in Process Safety, PHAs, and combustible dust assessments. Holds B.S. Chemical Engineering from NJIT and MBA from Rutgers.
Dan DeVine
Principal
35+ years in chemical industry with Dow Chemical and Union Carbide. Expert in valve technology, ASME/API standards, and Six Sigma. B.S. Chemical Engineering from University of Iowa.
Wayne Fort
Principal
35+ years chemical engineering experience with Dow Chemical and SI Group. CCPS-certified process safety professional and TUV-certified functional safety engineer. BSChE from Rose-Hulman and MSChE from Purdue.
Edward Saunders
President
40+ years in chemical plants and project management. Specialist in process control and safety. B.S. Chemical Engineering and MBA.
Questions
What industries does Midland Engineering serve?
We primarily serve chemical processing, petrochemical, and manufacturing industries with specialized engineering and safety solutions.
What safety certifications do your team members hold?
Our experts hold certifications including CCPS Process Safety Professional, TUV Functional Safety Engineer, Six Sigma Black Belt, and ISO 14001/45001 Lead Auditor credentials.
How do you handle complex regulatory compliance requirements?
We combine deep regulatory knowledge with practical industry experience to develop compliance strategies that meet OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, and international standards like ISO and RCMS.
Can you support projects internationally?
Yes, our team has global auditing experience and has completed projects across North America, Europe, and Asia through both on-site and remote collaboration.
What makes Midland Engineering different from other consultants?
Our unique combination of retired industry veterans and active experts provides practical, operationally-focused solutions grounded in decades of hands-on experience at Fortune 500 companies.
