Team Member
Michael Wallis, P.E.
Vice President of Engineering
Background
About Michael
Mike has been designing and programming industrial control systems since 2009. His experience includes projects in water & wastewater, pulp and paper, boiler systems, power generation, chemical processing, and material handling. Since joining Industrial Systems, Mike has focused on control system design and PLC programming for bulk material handling systems and pumping applications. His experience includes Allen-Bradley PLC hardware as well as Siemens, Automation Direct, and SCADApack.
Credentials
Education & Certifications
Education
- BS EE WSU 2009
Certifications
- P.E. (Professional Engineer)
Expertise
Areas of Expertise
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Control System Design
PLC programming and system design for bulk material handling and pumping applications
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Multi-Platform Integration
Expertise across Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Automation Direct, and SCADApack platforms
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Industrial Process Control
Water/wastewater, pulp and paper, power generation, and chemical processing systems
Project Experience
Featured Projects
Projects Michael has contributed to.
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Water Treatment | Duvall, WACity of Duvall — SCADA Master Plan & Water System Improvements
SCADA Master Plan development and full system implementation including Wonderware SCADA, PLC-based RTUs, private cellular network, and chlorine monitoring for the City of Duvall's water system.
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Wastewater | Clark County, WAClark Regional Wastewater District — Standby Power Improvements
A two-phase effort to evaluate and implement permanent standby power improvements at seven of the District's pump stations, including generator sizing, electrical and control system design, and complete drawing packages.
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Industrial | Long Beach, CALongbeach Export Terminal
Full PLC and HMI replacement at a bulk handling export terminal loading 50+ vessels per year — completed with zero planned downtime using a side-by-side migration approach.
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Water Treatment | Sunnyside, WARoza Irrigation District
PLC-based control system design and SCADA integration for a 1,600 acre-foot re-regulation reservoir with five vertical turbine pumps and remote monitoring via cellular and radio links.