The Future Is Not About Automating the Machines
Learn why control room operator empowerment is key to the future of energy. Discover how better tools increase safety and efficiency.
Written by
Vicki Knott, P.Eng.
CEO & Co-Founder at CruxOCM
Inspired by her time as a control room operator, CruxOCM founder Vicki Knott shares the company’s origin story. The future of the energy industry isn’t just about automating machines—it’s about control room operator empowerment. Discover why providing operators with better tools is the key to improving safety, efficiency, and performance across the entire asset. Our mission is to give operators the “autopilot” software they need to navigate complex operations, just like pilots.
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Vicki Knott, P.Eng.
CEO & Co-Founder at CruxOCM
Former control room operator, chemical engineer, and industry leader shaping the future of industrial automation.
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