Instrumentation Controls Engineer (279370) Bachelors, Associate Degree / Chemicals, Refinery, Oil-Gas, Pipeline, Food, Plastics Mfg. / Single, Renting, Will Relocate

We are pleased to present a highly skilled I&C and Process Controls Engineer with 20 years of experience across oil and gas, refinery, chemical manufacturing, food, and plastics manufacturing. He has a Bachelors and an Associates degree. He specializes in control system upgrades, process optimization, and automation, with a proven track record of managing complex projects, improving system reliability, and reducing operational costs. His expertise spans across PLC and HMI programming, DCS systems, SCADA, and advanced instrumentation, making him an invaluable asset for enhancing operational efficiency and achieving production goals.

He is just coming off a sabbatical and is looking forward to a new challenge. Tommy’s extensive experience in instrumentation, control systems, and process automation makes him an ideal candidate for roles requiring I&C or Process Controls technical expertise, leadership, and innovative solutions. With a strong educational background and a history of delivering successful projects across multiple industries, Tommy is well-equipped to drive operational excellence and achieve organizational objectives. He is single, renting and willing to relocate! This dynamo can hit the floor running and is will make a huge positive impact for some lucky company! His impressive experience includes:

Core Competencies

Process Control & Automation
• Programming and troubleshooting DCS, PLCs, and HMIs
• Control system upgrades and implementation
• Designing HMIs and optimizing SCADA systems
• Developing safety instrumented systems (SIS)
• Addressing process control system obsolescence

Maintenance & Reliability
• Troubleshooting unit processes and automation systems
• Analyzing equipment performance data to improve reliability
• Conducting root cause analysis (RCA)
• Supporting maintenance outages and equipment upgrades
• Developing preventive maintenance (PM) plans

Project Management & Leadership
• Managing multiple concurrent projects
• Leading problem-solving teams and technical initiatives
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams and contractors
• FAT/SAT development and execution
• Ensuring compliance with codes and regulatory standards

Technical Expertise
• Instrumentation application design and field implementation
• Designing communication networks and configuring transmitters
• Expertise in Fieldbus, HART, valve positioners, and digital instrumentation
• Reviewing and developing P&IDs, specifications, and safety hazard analyses
• Programming in C, C++, Python, and other languages

Technical Skills
• Control Processors: Linux Controllers, Siemens TIA Portal, DeltaV, AB ControlLogix, Modicon
• HMI/SCADA Systems: WonderWare, iFix, FactoryTalk, Inductive Automation Ignition
• Programming Languages: C, C++, Python, Java, SQL, VB/VBA
• Protocols & Communication: TCP/IP, Modbus, OPC, HART, Fieldbus
• Instrumentation: RTDs, thermocouples, transmitters, VFDs, actuators
• Software & Tools: SolidWorks, AutoCAD Electrical, LabVIEW, Jira, Git, Node.js
• Platforms: Windows, Linux (Debian, RedHat), VMware, Oracle VirtualBox
• Control Processor Development: Linux Controllers, Amphion, Programmable Logic Controllers, AB- ControlLogix, AB-PLC 5, AB-SLC/503/04/05, Remote I/O, Beckhoff Twin/CAT, Siemens, TIA Portal, S7-1200, Modicon, Motorolla, Koyo, DeltaV, SPPA-T3000, SCADA Pack
• HMI / GUI Development: WonderWare, Intellution/iFix, RsView, FactoryTalk, VB/VBA, PanelView, PV Plus, Panel Mate, Inductive Automation Ignition, LabVIEW, NI, National Instruments, HTML5/JavaScript/ CSS3/JSON/WebGL, Autocad, Sketchup, CopperCube, Node.js, Ruby on Rails, Yii, Dojo
• Autonomous Software: Gensym G2
• Version Management: git, cvs, subversion, Atlassian, Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, agile
• Languages: C, C++, C#, Java, HTML, AJAX, JavaScript, PHP, COBOL, RPG, SQL, DBASE, Assembler, Python, Ruby, unix shell scripting, sh, bash, VB/VBA, .NET, object oriented languages
• OS: UNIX/LINUX, (Debian(Ubuntu), RedHat RHEL, Gentoo, Arch ) MSDOS, Windows 95/98/NT, WIN 2K/ XP/Vista/7/8/10, Novell, AS-400, Virtualization, Oracle Sun VirtualBox, Vmware
• Communication Protocols: UDP, TCP/IP, Modbus, OPC, DDE, NetDDE, SCADA
• Instrumentation Used: Inductive and capacitive proximity sensors, transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, solenoids, valves, actuators, VFDs, servos, relays, radio communication, PID Controllers, Flow meters, Fire Safety Systems, control panel interfaces, push buttons, switches, indicators, and other project specific devices as necessary

• Chemical Plant Operations – Chemours, Dupont
• Refinery Operations -Shell, Kinder Morgan
• Oil / Gas Operations -NOV, Kinder Morgan, Shell
• Food Manufacturing – J&B Foods, Dreyers
• Plastics Manufacturing – Winhorst Electrical
• Mixing/Blending Operations
• Batch Operations
• Continuous Process Operations
• Create Work Instructions
• Leading Problem Solving Teams
• Provide engineering/technical support
• Analyzing Plant Data
• Monitoring Data Collection
• Increase Performance and Reliability
• Troubleshooting Unit Processes
• Troubleshooting Automation Systems
• Working With Techs
• Improving System Reliability
• Provide Technical Expertise
• Supporting Maintenance Outages
• Equipment Performance Evaluations.
• Reducing Operation Costs
• Improving Manufacturing Methods
• Implementing System Upgrades
• Increasing Production Capacity
• Increasing Yield
• Programming DCS, PLCs and HMIs
• Meeting Production Goals/Schedules
• Training Operators on SOPs,
• Optimizing Production Processes Through Improved Instrumentation and Automation.
• Review Safety Instrumented Systems
• Addressing Instrumentation and Process Control System Obsolescence Issues
• Instrumentation Application Design and Implementation
• Managing Multiple Projects
• Working with Plant Maintenance
• Developing PMs
• Thermo-Form, Injection Molding, and Blow-Molding
• Process Safety Environment
• Technical Writing
• Control System Upgrades
• Offshore Rigs
• New System Installation
• Upgrade of Switchgear
• Automated Valve Upgrade
• Step5 to Step7 Upgrades
• Minerals Calcining Process
• Increase Efficiency of SCADA
• Designed HMI’s
• Using Root Cause Analysis
• Design of Experiments DOE
• FAT and SAT Development
• Troubleshoot Field Instruments
• Implementing system upgrades and modifications
• Field Process Control Loops / Instrumentation
• Configure Communication Networks
• Transmitters, Sensors, Elements
• HART Converters
• Delta V DCS
• Control Panels

Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering / University of Houston – Houston, TX | December 2002
• Associate’s Degree in Computer Programming / Victoria Community College – Victoria, TX | May 1997