AI Solutions
Forward-Deployed Engineering Services
Modern AI only works when paired with people who understand technology and real operations. Fidelis brings both through a hands-on forward-deployed model built for the energy and process industries.
We cut through the noise and extract value from AI systems that integrates with (not replaces) your processes, and delivers practical and measurable results.
Kelli Whiteneck
Vice President
The Fidelis Difference
Traditional consultants hand over reports, and vendors install tools then disappear. Our FDE model embeds experts directly into daily operations. We work beside your teams, use your systems, and build solutions that are adopted, trusted, and used.
Process
What Forward-Deployed Engineers Do
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We live in your world
FDEs operate on-site, inside your live systems and processes, not remotely or from a conference room. We learn equipment behavior, workflows, and real operational nuance including tribal knowledge, undocumented rules, and failure patterns that only appear in real use.
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We speak both languages
We translate between advanced AI capability and practical operations. Technical terms like model architectures or computer-vision pipelines become outcomes like extracting thousands of P&IDs or predicting failures early, while operator insights become structured, analyzable data.
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We build fast
Instead of presentations or theoretical documentation, we rapidly develop working prototypes using your real environment and noisy data. Your team sees early tangible value, and we refine those tools directly on-site until they align with workflows, needs, and operational realities.
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We own the outcome
An FDE engagement isn’t successful when a model is built, it’s successful when operators, engineers, and supervisors rely on it daily. We stay engaged until the solution works in the real world: with messy data, aging assets, inconsistent documentation, or startup conditions.
Expertise
Why This Model Works
The gap between AI technology and plant reality is massive. Traditional approaches fail because IT teams don’t understand operations, consultants don’t build, and vendors can’t adapt their platforms to your unique environment. The forward-deployed approach closes that gap by combining:
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Deep technical capability
Operational understanding
Rapid prototyping
Hands-on implementation
A mission-first mindset focused on measurable outcomes
This is why companies like Palantir pioneered the model, and why it’s the most effective approach for industrial AI today.
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AI solutions
How Fidelis Deploys This Capability
Embedded Problem Discovery
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We work directly with operators, SMEs, and engineering teams to identify meaningful use cases and locate hidden data sources. P&IDs, logs, inspection reports, maintenance histories, and tribal knowledge are analyzed to define practical, high-value starting points.
Talk to an expertRapid Prototyping & Testing
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Using real data, we build and validate solutions quickly. Whether document intelligence, computer vision, predictive tools, or reasoning engines, prototypes evolve in days, not months, showing value early and grounding development in operational reality.
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Every solution is designed to support not replace experts. Confidence scoring, review capability, override options, and transparent reasoning ensure trust, safety, and alignment with regulatory, operational, and engineering expectations in critical environments.
Talk to an expertIterate, Refine, & Scale
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Once the first deployment proves measurable value, we expand capabilities across equipment, systems, or facilities. Each rollout is adapted to standards, constraints, and context, ensuring reliability, and seamless integration across the organization.
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Example Outcomes From the Forward-Deployed Model
P&ID Analysis Acceleration
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Manual review of drawings can take weeks or months. Our AI-driven P&ID processing tools drastically shorten the effort by automating extraction and validation. One deployment reduced a ten-week review cycle to three days while improving accuracy, consistency, and documentation quality.
Talk to an expertAI-Assisted Failure Analysis
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Tools built through forward-deployed engineering structure investigation workflows and surface hidden patterns. Engineers spend less time gathering data and more time solving problems, transforming root-cause analysis from a multi-week effort into a faster, clearer, and more consistent process.
Talk to an expertDomain-Specific Knowledge Systems
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We build RAG-based knowledge engines capable of reasoning across standards, manuals, inspection reports, and technical publications. Unstructured content becomes accessible expertise, enabling teams to find answers in seconds instead of searching through disorganized or siloed information.
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Why Companies Choose Fidelis FDE Services
We deliver real operational value in weeks by working inside live environments, not through long planning cycles.
Our experience in energy and process industries ensures solutions align with engineering standards and regulatory needs.
Tools are built to fit existing workflows and operating conditions so teams can adopt them without changing how they work.
Every solution is explainable and reviewable, ensuring clarity, safety alignment, and trust from operators and engineers.
We strengthen internal teams by sharing methods, knowledge, and reasoning so capability remains after deployment ends.
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Industries
Industries we support
Oil & Gas
Upstream, midstream, and downstream operations with full lifecycle integrity and project support.
Petrochemicals & Chemicals
Refining, bulk, and specialty chemical facilities supported from safety to full execution.
Power & Utilities
Conventional, renewable, and hydrogen projects with end-to-end reliability and safety focus.
Industrial Plants
Fertilizer, mining, pulp and paper, and food facilities supported across every project phase.
Testimonials
Result
Fidelis Associates served as a key partner during HF Sinclair improvement journey.
"I had the opportunity to work closely with Tim Weber during a critical phase of developing and aligning our site’s maintenance and planning processes at HF Sinclair. Tim brought a level of clarity and professionalism that immediately elevated the conversation. He provided more than just frameworks or recommendations; his coaching and collaborative style helped the entire team step up.
Tim has a unique ability to cut through complexity, ask the right questions, and guide people toward practical, lasting solutions. He was instrumental in helping us align cross-functionally and sharpen our planning processes, with a strong focus on accountability, ownership, and results.
He doesn’t just consult. He coaches. He listens, challenges, and brings a presence that motivates people to improve. Tim was a key partner during our improvement journey, and his impact is still reflected in how we approach maintenance execution today.
I would gladly work with Fidelis Associates again and highly recommend them to any organization looking to strengthen leadership alignment, improve systems, and drive real operational performance."
Tim has a unique ability to cut through complexity, ask the right questions, and guide people toward practical, lasting solutions. He was instrumental in helping us align cross-functionally and sharpen our planning processes, with a strong focus on accountability, ownership, and results.
He doesn’t just consult. He coaches. He listens, challenges, and brings a presence that motivates people to improve. Tim was a key partner during our improvement journey, and his impact is still reflected in how we approach maintenance execution today.
I would gladly work with Fidelis Associates again and highly recommend them to any organization looking to strengthen leadership alignment, improve systems, and drive real operational performance."
Jeff Randich
Maintenance Manager at HF Sinclair
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
We know industrial projects raise important questions - from compliance to execution. Here are the answers we’re asked most often.
What kind of companies does Fidelis work with?
We partner with organizations in oil & gas, chemicals & petrochemicals, manufacturing, and defense - any industry where safety, compliance, and operational reliability are critical.
Do you only consult, or do you also execute?
We do both. Unlike many firms that stop at recommendations, Fidelis works alongside your team to implement solutions, oversee projects, and ensure results.
Can you support shutdowns and turnarounds?
Yes. Our team has extensive experience planning and executing shutdowns, turnarounds, and facility transitions, including specialized staffing and on-site leadership.
What areas of compliance and safety do you cover?
We provide support across HSE programs, hazard analysis, emergency response planning, environmental and regulatory compliance, and QA/QC audits.
Do you provide workforce support?
Yes. We supply experienced professionals, subject matter experts, and project-based teams to strengthen operations during high-demand periods.
How quickly can Fidelis engage on a project?
We’re built for fast-moving, high-stakes environments. Once scope is defined, our team can mobilize quickly to support your operations on-site or remotely.
Tim Weber
Vice President
Traditional consultants deliver strategies for your team to implement, we take accountability by being a part of the implementation process.
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