Bob

9/16/2014
Houston, TX

Position Desired

Systems Engineering
Houston, TX
Yes

Resume

Background Summary

Extensive, diversified and experienced Principal Process Control’s Engineer. Successful, results-oriented and versatile individual capable of planning, estimating, implementing and supervising project activities in the Petroleum, Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Industrial Automation Process Control industry. Vaunts a creative, decisive and assertive ability to organize and implement project activities from inception through and including start-up. Bears a prevailing capacity to concentrate and solve complex and practical problems in a timely manner. Highly effective and straightforward in motivating and directing on site construction schedules, activities and work efforts.

Selected Accomplishments

Senior Control Systems Specialist Maverick Technologies

•Upgraded Honeywell PlantScape SCADA displays from Existing displays, Modification of Change documentation, Quick Builder Database and P&ID's at Sunoco Logistics Southwest Pipeline Control Center for Migration to Telvent DNA SCADA system.
•Reorganized and updated existing PLC Point Configuration Database for 377 installed Northeast and Southwest pipeline pump station sites for migration to Telvent DNA SCADA system.
•Upgraded 164 Operator PlantScape SCADA logon ID’s to match Sunoco’s Enterprise logon ID’s.

Principle Control Systems Engineer EIM Controls / Emerson Valve Automation

•Integrated Foundation Fieldbus, ProfiBus, DeviceNet, Modbus, Ethernet and Analog Industrial Network Protocols in test lab actuators using Emerson DeltaV and RSFieldbus Control Systems and Displays while testing new actuator firmware upgrades for proper and improved actuator operation.
•Performed Field Service and Site Integration of EIM actuators into site host systems with Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell Experion, Foxboro IA, Yokogawa Centum VP, ABB 800Xa, RSFieldbus and Smar DFI302 DCS for Host Interoperability.
•Performed Communication Device certification and registration testing for Foundation Fieldbus, DeviceNet and Profibus at the FOUNDATION, ODVA and Siemens testing facilities respectively.
•Created instruction manuals for Installation, Operation, Testing and Integration of EIM actuators using Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, DeviceNet and Ethernet Industrial Protocol Communications.

Software Functional Specification Coordinator (SFS) Bechtel National, Inc.

•Developed: Conceptual design, Integrity, Functional Input and Documentation requirements for a Grass Roots DOE Nuclear Waste Treatment facility’s S88.01 methodology with 5 other coordinators.
•Guided, directed and supervised 14 High-Level Waste Facility C&I engineers with the creation, development and implementation of 46 S88.01 Batch SFS’s ensuing ideal results for the end user.
•Supported High-Level Waste C&I engineers by participating in weekly SFS coordinator meetings keeping all abreast of schedules, documentation requirements changes, functions and formats.
•Reviewed, critiqued and rectified 114 SFS’s for 37 Facility C&I engineer’s content, format, safety and changes to P&ID, MHDs and robotics for consistency, safety and reliability with full adherence to Federal, State and local regulations.

Principal Instrument Engineer Honeywell

•Specialized in effective selection, specification and communication interface design of 3rd Party hardware upgrades to DCS systems increasing plant productivity and control at reduced cost.
•Demonstrated skilled knowledge and technical aptness of Power-driven machinery, high and low voltage MCCs, P&IDs, V&IDs, MHDs, HAZOP analysis, development, implementation and review and other Electro-mechanical hardware to end users’ satisfaction.
•Instructed and directed peers and craft in communication protocol and wiring techniques promoting peer recognition and solidarity resulting in effective work flow processes.
•Acted as 3rd party hardware and communications resource specialist for Fortune 500 Company to resolve complex interface, specification, and wiring problems for peers throughout the country.

Principal Project Engineer Honeywell

•Provided complete customer satisfaction by efficiently and economically designing, specifying and implementing required Inter/Intra Plant Communications Network Links within accelerated schedule requirements.
•Prosperously configured 64 node DCS hardware Network Configuration File and load Detail Point configuration database from instrument index per project requirements and specifications.
•Managed Factory Acceptance Testing of all DCS and 3rd party hardware prior to shipment to job-site with full cooperation and solidarity of both customers and colleagues.
•Utilized excellent oral and written communication skills during project execution and status meetings to insure complete and timely project status reporting resulting in favorable project management recognition and customer satisfaction.

Principal Field Engineer Honeywell

•Maintained productivity by supervising and training field staff performing Front End Loading field survey while organizing, creating and maintaining the I&C database for a $12M+ chemical plant re-instrumentation. Completed this 9240 record instrument Index in less than 6 months.
•Profitably and effectively established, forecasted, re-estimated and reported expected project performance and plan to successfully meet crucial Grass Roots construction schedule deadlines on a 7 unit multibillion dollar refinery upgrade project under budget and in 21 months.
•Implemented, tracked and submitted changed I/O, JBox loading, DCS hardware and software into instrument database to effectively increase cost control and construction progress tracking.

QA/QC Site Engineer Honeywell

•I&C construction database administrator and instrument inspector for instrument, conduit, wiring and tubing installation quality and DCS configuration and functionality of field instruments facilitating timely loop check and effective unit start-up.
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