PLC & PAC programming · SCADA systems · Embedded firmware · Industrial networking · Full-stack software. Specialists in Oil & Gas, LNG, and Mining across Canada.
SW7FT is a Canadian-based software engineering powerhouse with deep roots in both cutting-edge software development and industrial automation. From bare-metal embedded systems to cloud-native architectures, SW7FT stands as one of the most technically versatile engineering operations in Canada.
We operate where failures are not an option. LNG facilities, mine sites, compressor stations, gas plants — a bug in a PLC program can mean a turbine trips offline, a compressor shuts down, a facility loses production. We understand that weight, and we engineer accordingly.
Whether programming PACs on the factory floor, designing enterprise SCADA systems, engineering OT network infrastructure, or building mission-critical embedded firmware for 32-bit and 64-bit architectures — SW7FT delivers with precision, reliability, and craftsmanship.
PLC/PAC, SCADA, embedded firmware, industrial networking, DevOps, and custom software — one team, no gaps.
60+ turbine deployments in live LNG environments. Real production systems, real industrial stakes.
We design systems that are maintainable, scalable, and built to last — not just solutions that work today.
Built here, operating here, understanding the industries and regulations that define this country.
A clear path from first conversation to production handover — no black boxes.
End-to-end engineering capability across every layer of industrial and software systems.
Full-cycle PLC and PAC engineering across every major platform. Ladder logic, structured text, FBD, SFC — designed, programmed, and commissioned in live production environments.
Service detailsFull SCADA architecture from design to commissioning. Data historians, alarm management, trending, reporting, remote monitoring — built end to end across single-site and enterprise operations.
Service detailsProduction-hardened firmware for 32-bit and 64-bit platforms. Bare-metal to RTOS, device drivers, BSP bring-up, sensor interfacing, and industrial communication stacks.
Service detailsOT/IT network architecture, industrial Ethernet design, VLAN segmentation, DMZ configuration, redundancy protocols, and secure remote SCADA access.
Service detailsRobust, production-grade software from low-level systems programming to modern web and application development. 32-bit and 64-bit, cross-platform, performance-critical or cloud-native.
Service detailsLinux server administration, containerization, CI/CD pipelines, real-time kernel configuration, and edge computing deployments for industrial environments.
Service detailsApplication, driver, and platform engineering on QNX Neutrino using QNX 8 SDP: resource managers, POSIX services, IPC, multi-core scheduling, embedded graphics, BSP bring-up, and deterministic software for industrial, automotive, and safety-conscious deployments.
Service detailsExpert-level depth across the full technical stack — from register-level assembly to cloud-deployed applications.
| Platform / Language | Capability |
|---|---|
| C / C++ | Systems programming, memory management, RTOS integration, hardware abstraction layers, embedded C++, STL, performance-critical applications |
| Assembly (x86_64, ARM32/64, MIPS) | Register-level optimization, bootloaders, interrupt handlers, bare-metal bring-up |
| 32-bit & 64-bit Architectures | Cross-compilation toolchains, ABI differences, memory models, pointer arithmetic, alignment |
| QNX 8 SDP | QNX Neutrino RTOS, QNX Momentics IDE, resource managers, POSIX APIs, IPC, multi-core real-time scheduling, embedded graphics, BSP integration, board bring-up, deterministic industrial and embedded targets |
| Python | Automation, data pipelines, SCADA integration, machine learning, Modbus/OPC-UA clients |
| Bash / Shell · Linux | System automation, deployment pipelines, PREEMPT_RT, Yocto, Debian, RHEL, CentOS, Arch |
| Docker · Git / CI-CD | Containerization, microservices, edge deployments, branching strategies, automated pipelines |
| JavaScript / Node.js | Backend services, REST APIs, real-time dashboards, WebSocket HMI interfaces |
| GE PACSystems RX3i | Proficy Machine Edition, CPU315/320/374, hot-standby redundancy, motion control, Ethernet I/O |
| Siemens TIA Portal v13–v18 | S7-300/400/1200/1500, WinCC, WinCC OA, enterprise SCADA |
| Rockwell Studio 5000 | ControlLogix, CompactLogix, FactoryTalk View SE/ME, AssetCentre |
| Mitsubishi GX Works · Schneider EcoStruxure | FX/Q/iQ-R Series, Control Expert / Unity Pro, Modicon platforms |
| Ignition (Inductive Automation) | Perspective, Vision, SQL Bridge, Tag Historian, full project architecture |
| GE Proficy iFIX · Wonderware / AVEVA | Process SCADA, historian, PAC integration, System Platform, OSIsoft PI |
| Field Protocols | MODBUS RTU/TCP, Profibus DP, Profinet IO, EtherNet/IP, OPC-UA, DNP3, HART, BACnet |
| Industrial Networking | Hirschmann, Cisco IE, Moxa, Stratix — VLAN, RSTP, MRP, HSR/PRP, IT/OT DMZ, VPN |
SW7FT's primary focus is in the most demanding, high-stakes industrial sectors Canada has to offer.
From upstream wellhead automation to midstream pipeline SCADA and downstream processing — we understand the full O&G value chain including ESD and SIS built to IEC 61511 / IEC 61508.
One of the most technically demanding environments in automation. SW7FT has direct, proven field experience from turbine control and fuel management to facility-wide SCADA integration.
Open-pit and underground operations, crusher and conveyor automation, ventilation on demand, hoisting systems, and mine-wide SCADA — done in the field.
Real engineering, real environments, real stakes. Below: our flagship LNG deployment in depth, plus a second field project. Full write-ups and search live on the case studies index.
SW7FT was engaged to engineer the automation and control solution for a fleet of natural gas turbines deployed in LNG operations, each unit generating approximately 0.3 MW. The challenge was not programming a single controller — it was designing a scalable, maintainable, and reliable control architecture deployable consistently across more than 60 individual turbine units.
The solution required deep expertise in the GE PACSystems RX3i platform and the operational realities of LNG turbine management — startup sequencing, fuel control, load management, protection logic, and communications infrastructure to tie an entire fleet together under a single SCADA umbrella.
What We DeliveredStandardized RX3i control architecture replicable across the full turbine fleet, significantly reducing commissioning time per unit
Full ladder logic and structured text in Proficy Machine Edition for startup, load management, fuel control, and protection logic
Safe shutdown and emergency trip procedures with fault detection and alarm management fleet-wide
Redundant communication infrastructure for live status, alarms, and performance data to central facility SCADA
Single-pane-of-glass SCADA visibility for operators across all 60+ turbine units from one control room
Complete as-built documentation, FAT/SAT test procedures, and operator training materials
Another public deployment:
Internal capabilities we’ve built to do our work better — and that we offer to clients who want the same edge under their own roof.
Canada has no shortage of contractors who can write ladder logic, or developers who can build a website. What is extraordinarily rare is an operation that can do all of it — at depth, across the full technical spectrum, in the environments where it actually matters.
LNG facilities, mine sites, compressor stations — a bug in a PLC program can mean a turbine trips offline, a facility loses production. We understand that weight and engineer accordingly.
From I/O wiring and PAC logic, through industrial networking, up through SCADA to the reporting dashboard — we engineer it coherently end to end. We own every layer ourselves.
Deploying a control system across 60+ machines in a live LNG environment requires standardized architecture, rigorous testing, and hard-won experience. SW7FT has done it in production.
We don't just implement. We ask why, question assumptions, and bring genuine engineering judgment to every engagement. Our clients pay for experience, not keystrokes.
Canada's O&G, LNG, and mining operations run under Canadian frameworks. SW7FT is built from within that context. We don't need to be brought up to speed — we're already here.
We stand behind our work. Every system we hand over comes with complete as-builts, test records, and the confidence it was built to last.
In short: If you need someone who can stand next to your lead engineer at a GE RX3i rack in a gas plant, commission turbine control logic, configure the OT network, connect it to SCADA, and build the software platform above it all — SW7FT is the call to make.
Get In TouchPLC/PAC, SCADA, firmware, networking, DevOps — one team
60+ turbine deployments, live industrial environments
Systems designed to be maintainable and scalable
We stand behind our work and documentation
Built here, for the industries that define this country
Tell us about your project — PLC/PAC, SCADA, embedded firmware, OT networking, or full-stack software. Canadian-owned, serving oil & gas, LNG, mining, manufacturing, energy, and technology.