Training Initiative

Internet of Things for Production Facilities: Safety, Environment & Community Impact

Equip your teams to deploy IoT automation that protects workers, safeguards the environment, and channels growing profit margins into community health initiatives. As automation elevates efficiency, we ensure those gains fuel air and water filtration projects that serve the neighborhoods sustaining our workforce.

Industrial IoT Equipment & Technologies

Master the hardware, sensors, and systems that power modern industrial IoT deployments across manufacturing, energy, and maritime sectors.

Core Sensor Technologies

Environmental Monitoring

  • Gas Detection Sensors: Methane, CO, H2S, VOC, and O2 monitors with explosion-proof ratings
  • Air Quality Systems: PM2.5/PM10 particulate sensors, NOx/SOx analyzers for emissions compliance
  • Water Quality Probes: pH, turbidity, dissolved oxygen, and conductivity sensors for discharge monitoring
  • Weather Stations: Wind speed/direction, temperature, humidity for environmental impact assessment

Equipment Health Monitoring

  • Vibration Sensors: Accelerometers for motor, pump, and compressor health analysis
  • Temperature Monitoring: IR thermography, thermocouples, and RTDs for thermal profiling
  • Acoustic Sensors: Ultrasonic detectors for leak identification and equipment diagnostics
  • Oil Analysis Sensors: Particle counters and moisture detectors for lubrication systems

Industrial Connectivity Infrastructure

Edge Computing & Gateways

  • Industrial Gateways: Ruggedized edge devices with -40°C to 85°C operating range
  • Protocol Converters: Modbus RTU/TCP, OPC UA, EtherNet/IP, and Profibus integration
  • Edge Analytics: Local processing for real-time alerts and bandwidth optimization
  • Failover Systems: Redundant power and cellular backup for critical infrastructure

Wireless Networks

  • 5G Private Networks: Low-latency connectivity for real-time control systems
  • LoRaWAN Mesh: Long-range, low-power networks for distributed sensor arrays
  • Wi-Fi 6/6E: High-density wireless for equipment and personnel tracking
  • Satellite Communications: Remote site connectivity where terrestrial networks unavailable

Implementation by Industry Sector

Manufacturing & Processing

  • • Production line optimization with machine vision
  • • Quality control through spectroscopic analysis
  • • Energy management with power monitoring sensors
  • • Inventory tracking with RFID and weight sensors
  • • Predictive maintenance for CNC and assembly equipment

Energy & Utilities

  • • Smart grid monitoring and load balancing
  • • Transformer health with dissolved gas analysis
  • • Pipeline leak detection with fiber optic sensing
  • • Renewable energy integration and forecasting
  • • Substation automation with remote monitoring

Maritime & Logistics

  • • Vessel tracking and fuel consumption monitoring
  • • Cargo condition monitoring with environmental sensors
  • • Port equipment automation and predictive maintenance
  • • Ballast water treatment verification systems
  • • Shore power integration and emissions tracking

Hands-On Lab Equipment

Participants gain practical experience with industrial-grade hardware and software platforms used in actual deployments across our distribution network.

Hardware Platforms:
  • • Siemens SIMATIC IoT Gateways
  • • Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Edge
  • • Schneider Electric EcoStruxure
  • • Raspberry Pi/Arduino for rapid prototyping
  • • Industrial-grade sensors from Honeywell, Endress+Hauser
Software & Analytics:
  • • AWS IoT Greengrass for edge computing
  • • Microsoft Azure IoT Hub
  • • ThingWorx IoT Platform
  • • Custom dashboard development with Grafana
  • • Machine learning with Python and TensorFlow

Course Modules

Each module combines technical instruction, case studies from our distribution network, and collaborative exercises that link automation ROI to community outcomes.

IoT Foundations for Industrial Environments

Understand the architecture, protocols, and edge-to-cloud connectivity that power sensor networks across production facilities.

  • Map existing assets and identify high-value monitoring opportunities
  • Evaluate connectivity standards (MQTT, OPC UA, Modbus TCP) for your operations
  • Design resilient networks that maintain uptime in harsh industrial conditions

Safety Enhancement Through Real-Time Monitoring

Deploy IoT sensors and analytics to detect hazards, prevent incidents, and protect personnel in high-risk zones.

  • Implement gas detection, temperature, and vibration monitoring systems
  • Configure automated alerts and emergency shutdown sequences
  • Integrate wearable IoT devices for worker location and vital sign tracking

Environmental & Health Compliance

Leverage IoT data to maintain air quality, water purity, and emissions standards while demonstrating regulatory compliance.

  • Install continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS) and water quality sensors
  • Build dashboards that visualize environmental KPIs for stakeholders
  • Automate reporting workflows to satisfy EPA, OSHA, and local mandates

Production Optimization & Predictive Maintenance

Harness IoT insights to maximize throughput, reduce downtime, and extend asset lifecycles through data-driven maintenance.

  • Capture machine performance metrics and identify bottlenecks
  • Apply predictive analytics to schedule maintenance before failures occur
  • Quantify efficiency gains and cost savings from IoT-enabled optimization

Data Integration & Decision Intelligence

Unify IoT streams with ERP, MES, and SCADA systems to create a single source of truth for operational and community impact metrics.

  • Design data pipelines that aggregate sensor, production, and safety data
  • Implement edge computing to process critical data locally
  • Develop executive dashboards linking automation ROI to community reinvestment

Community Impact & Mission Alignment

Translate automation-driven profit growth into measurable benefits for local communities through strategic nonprofit partnerships.

  • Calculate incremental margins unlocked by IoT and automation
  • Allocate gains toward air filtration, water treatment, and public health initiatives
  • Communicate impact stories that strengthen stakeholder trust and workforce pride

Learning Outcomes

Participants will leave prepared to champion IoT initiatives that deliver operational excellence and measurable community benefits.

  • Deploy IoT solutions that enhance worker safety and environmental stewardship
  • Integrate real-time data across production, compliance, and community impact systems
  • Leverage automation gains to fund air and water filtration projects
  • Build cross-functional teams that champion technology and social responsibility

Course Format

Duration
6 modules over 8 weeks with hands-on labs and site visits
Audience
Operations managers, EHS directors, plant engineers, IT/OT specialists, and nonprofit program leaders
Delivery
Hybrid format combining virtual workshops, live demonstrations at partner facilities, and capstone project presentations
Certification
Graduates earn the 247 IoT for Impact credential, recognized across industrial and nonprofit sectors

Automation That Serves People & Planet

IoT and automation unlock efficiency gains that strengthen your bottom line. Our training ensures those gains translate into tangible health and environmental benefits for the communities that support your operations.

Safety & Compliance

Real-time monitoring reduces incidents, protects workers, and maintains regulatory standing across all sites.

Community Reinvestment

Automation-driven margins fund air and water filtration systems that combat cancer and improve public health.

From Sensors to Social Impact

Every IoT deployment generates data that informs smarter decisions. Every efficiency gain creates margin that we channel into nonprofit filtration projects. This course teaches you to measure both—and to communicate the dual value to boards, regulators, and neighbors.

Ready to lead the next wave of intelligent, mission-aligned automation? Share your facility profile and goals so we can tailor labs and case studies to your operational context.

Enroll Your Team

Cohorts launch quarterly with limited enrollment to ensure personalized attention and collaborative learning. Contact us to secure seats and explore custom onsite modules for your facility.

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