Instrumentation/Control Systems are developing into a manufacturing sector requiring both production and technical expertise. Private industry and government are demanding more accurate electrical/mechanical means for measuring, monitoring and controlling systems and products. Bartlesville’s existing energy expertise, industrial sites, and growing workforce are well-suited to meet this industry’s demands.
Major Activities and Services
Manufacturer of measuring, and control instruments. Manufacturer of a variety of industrial and fluid power valves. Manufacturer power, distribution, and specialty transformers; switchgear and switchboard apparatus; relays; and industrial controls. Specialized development, design and utilization of instrumentation and control processes.
Rationale
- Existing local industry and occupational specialization
- Unique energy industry network/cluster
- Machine Tool/Machinist Program at Tri-County Technology Center
- Applied Technology program at Rogers State University
- Existing industrial sites
- Growing retail workforce, likely attracted to higher-paying and more stable positions
Instrumentation/Control Systems - U.S. Overview
| Industry | NAICS Code | 2010 National Employment | 5-Year Projected Change | National Earnings per Worker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic instrument manufacturing | 3345 | 422,708 | -1% | $99,430 |
| Industrial valve manufacturing | 332911 | 24,668 | 2% | $68,892 |
| Electrical equipment manufacturing | 33531 | 143,786 | -10% | $74,607 |
| Engineering services | 54133 | 1,048,598 | 13% | $87,548 |
Source: Economic Modeling Specialists, Inc.