SCADA Electronics Engineer (284000) Bachelors / Oil/Gas, Rubber, Manufacturing / PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, VFDs, Controls, Automation, Process Safety / Maintenance, Upgrades, Commissioning, Troubleshooting
Houston-based Electronics and SCADA Engineer with a strong background in oil and gas operations, automation, and process control. He has a Bachelors degree and over a decade of expertise in troubleshooting, optimizing production processes, and implementing system upgrades in oil/gas, automation and manufacturing environments! His hands-on experience with SCADA systems, PLC programming, and instrumentation makes him well-suited for roles requiring technical problem-solving, data analysis, and continuous process improvements.
He is currently employed but is interested in confidentially exploring new opportunities. This well-rounded engineering professional with the technical acumen and hands-on experience to hit the floor running and make an immediate impact in SCADA, automation, and process control roles within manufacturing, oil & gas, and industrial sectors. He is a valuable asset to any manufacturing or energy organization. Zaid’s impressive skill set includes:
• Proven Technical Expertise: Extensive experience in SCADA systems, process automation, and control engineering
• Process Optimization Skills: Strong ability to analyze plant data, troubleshoot inefficiencies, and enhance system performance
• Hands-On Problem Solver: Adept at diagnosing and resolving complex issues in instrumentation, electrical, and automation systems
• Strong Industry Experience: Over a decade of experience across oil & gas, automation, and manufacturing environments
• Leadership & Mentorship: Experience leading technical teams, training personnel, and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Extensive background in SCADA, PLCs, and process control
• Proficient in troubleshooting field instruments, RTUs, HMIs, and control networks
• Hands-on experience with VFDs, transmitters, valve positioners, and digital instrumentation
• Skilled in alarm management software and process hazard analysis
• Expertise in modifying and upgrading automation systems for enhanced efficiency
• Proficient in SQL, VMware, Honeywell Experion PKS, Invensys Foxboro, Wonderware, and Telvent SCADA systems
• Strong experience in data acquisition, flow monitoring, and process safety systems
• Maintaining and troubleshooting electrical equipment
• Configuring VFDs and troubleshooting PLCs
• Responsible for wiring, troubleshooting, and programming new and rebuilt equipment
• Maintained and monitored SCADA software (Petrix) for well simulation equipment
• Conducted preventive maintenance and system upgrades
• Provided technical training and mentorship to maintenance technicians
• Supported CygNet SCADA systems for gas control operations
• Led commissioning and startup of IT infrastructure for control systems
• Performed break-fix troubleshooting for network platforms
• Conducted SQL queries and data analysis for gas flow and alarm reporting
• Managed SCADA data flow processes and user support
• Installed, upgraded, and troubleshot RTU/PLC communications
• Provided Gas Measurement and Flow Measurement Service (GMR/FMS) support
• Provided global technical support for alarm management and process safety software
• Worked on BP Gulf of Mexico project for alarm software migration and implementation
• Developed network configurations and security settings for process control
• Oil / Gas Operations
• Mixing/Blending Operations
• Compounding Operations
• Work Planning
• Create Work Instructions
• Process Safety Management
• Leading Problem Solving Teams
• Provide engineering/technical support
• Analyzing Plant Data
• Monitoring Data Collection
• Optimizing Production Processes Through Improved Instrumentation and Automation.
• Review Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) Classification
• Addressing Instrumentation and Process Control System Obsolescence Issues
• Troubleshooting Unit Processes
• Working With Plant Instrumentation Techs
• Provide Technical Expertise
• Supporting Maintenance Outages
• Perform Equipment Performance Evaluations.
• Optimizing Operating Units / Processes
• Implementing System Upgrades
• Developing PMs with Operations/Maintenance
• Working in a Process Safety Environment
• Configuration of VFD’s.
• Troubleshoot PLC’s.
• Troubleshooting and Programming New and Rebuilt Equipment
• Power Supplies
• Programming PLCs
• Commissioning
• Meter Station
• Valves/RCVs
• Compressor Stations
• Storage Facilities
• UDCs
• SCADA Data Flow Processes
• RTU
• Alarm Management Software.
• Using Root Cause Analysis
• Troubleshoot field instruments
• Implementing system upgrades and modifications
• Field Process Control Loops / Instrumentation
• Configure Control Communication Networks
• Transmitters
• Control Panels
• Sensors
• Valve Positioners
• Transmitters
• Digital Instrumentation
• Performing Field Inspections
• Turbomachinery Controls
• Ensure Code / Regulation Compliance
• Reviewing Drawings / Schematics
• Process Flow Diagrams
• Safety Hazard Analysis
• Process Hazard Assessment PHA
• Valves
• Electrical Controls
• Hydraulic Controls
• Data Loggers
• Data Acquisition Software
• Chart Recorders
• Liquid Analyzers
• Flowmeter
• HMIs
• HART Converters
• Modbus and Vsat
• Remote Indicators
• Wireless Field Networks
• H2S Detectors
• Process Safety Instrumented Shut-down Systems
• Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems CEMS
• SCADA
• PSS
• Petrix
• CygNet
• SQL
• VMware
• Honeywell Experion PKS, Invensys Foxboro (FoxIA)/Infusion, Wonderware and Telvent
• Data Acquisition
Education:
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) – Mountain State University