AFS highlights safety and security for downstream in Hydrocarbon Engineering

Concerned about safety and security at your downstream facility? Atlas Field Services’ Justin Maloney, Regional Field Manager, authored an article in the March 2019 of Hydrocarbon Engineering magazine that highlights a proactive safety approach for plant managers rather than reactive.

Atlas Field Services right-of-way ground patrol field training to recognize real world perspectives and security vulnerabilities to multiple forms of infrastructure, including downstream systems and tank farm security. Here is a real-world example of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED).

“Cybersecurity, operating practices, public information, emergency mock drills, modernization, and a proactive vs reactive culture: these are the key elements driving safety discussions across downstream organizations. Fully understanding these areas of opportunity is the backbone to maintaining safe and secure assets and facilities.”

Read Justin’s article here and reach out to a team member today if you are interested in safety and security support for a downstream facility. AFS works across the energy value chain to provide a wide range of safety services to the industry.