Electrical fault finding
Methodical investigation of wiring, sensors, relays and control circuits. Trace the fault, explain the cause and agree the repair.
Independent controls engineering
Keeping industry moving.
Electrical fault finding. Controls expertise.
Practical solutions when your equipment needs attention.
STAFFORDSHIRE · WEST MIDLANDS
Experience across leading control platforms
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What I can help with
Get to the cause.
Get things moving.
From a faulty relay to a control system that needs a rethink, a practical approach to understanding the problem and deciding what comes next.
PLC & HMI support
Investigate machine sequences, interlocks and alarms. Improve diagnostics and make existing systems easier to understand and maintain.
Drives & motion
Support with inverter and servo faults, parameters, commissioning and communication between drives and the wider control system.
Controls improvements
Small modifications, planned upgrades and options for ageing controls. Start with what the machine needs and build a sensible scope around it.
Work is assessed individually for suitability, access requirements and availability.
Thomas ThurstonControls Engineer
The engineer behind Chase
Hands-on experience.
Clear communication.
14 yearsEngineering experience
StaffordshireBased in the West Midlands
I’m Thomas Thurston, a control systems engineer with experience in special purpose machinery and automotive production equipment.
I enjoy getting to the bottom of problems: tracing the circuit, understanding the sequence and working out why a machine isn’t doing what it should.
Know who you’re working with.
Speak directly with the engineer doing the work. Clear findings, an agreed scope and practical advice on the next step.
How it works
A straightforward approach.
Useful information up front makes it easier to assess the job and plan the right support.
Tell me what’s happening.
Share the equipment details, symptoms, alarms and location. Photos of the control equipment can help establish the starting point.
Agree the next step.
Confirm whether the job is a fit, what access or information is needed, and a suitable time to investigate.
Understand the outcome.
Get clear findings and a practical recommendation, whether that means a repair, further investigation or a planned change.
Start a conversation
What needs
attention?
Tell me about the equipment and the problem. Include the location and when you need support, and I’ll get back to you to discuss whether I can help.
Based inStaffordshire · West Midlands
Your point of contactThomas Thurston · Controls Engineer
A few useful details
Before you get in touch.
Where do you work?
Based in Staffordshire, with work in the West Midlands considered by arrangement. Include your site location in the enquiry.
What information should I send?
The machine type, controller or drive model, the symptoms, any alarm messages, and your site location. Mention recent changes and whether electrical drawings or program backups are available.
Can you help with older equipment?
Often the first step is to identify the hardware and understand the fault. Repairs and upgrade options depend on the equipment, available information and parts.