Automation Controls Engineer (277831) Chemical, Refinery, Oil-Gas, Food / DCS Programming. Process Controls, Instrumentation Integration / Siemens, Rockwell, GE, AllenBradley, Delta V, Honeywell, Emerson, Rosemount / Houston – Baytown Area

Controls System Specialist with 14+ years of experience in DCS Controls Systems Programming with Process Controls and Field Instrumentation Integration, and Technical & Design. He has an Associates in Instrumentation Technology. He also holds several industry programming certifications. His impressive experience includes the Chemical, Polymer, Petrochemical, Natural Gas, Food & Drug and Refinery Industries including in-plant assignments. He has held roles have been an I&E Lead Designer, Senior Designer, DCS Process Controls Specialist on many small in-plant I/E packages to large grass-root engineering and construction packages that included power, lighting, grounding, instruments and DCS Upgrades.

His company relocated his group to Ohio and he is actively seeking to bring his BIG TOOL BOX of hardware, software and applications knowledge to a new challenge in the Houston/Baytown area. This level of controls experience across multiple industries is rarely available, so move quickly before he is gone! His impressive experience includes:

• Extensive Technical Expertise:
o Programming and configuring DCS, PLCs, and HMI systems.
o Experience with advanced control platforms such as Emerson Delta V, Honeywell Experion, Siemens S7, and Allen Bradley Control Logix.
o Skilled in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and commissioning.
• Industry Versatility:
o Proven track record in Refining, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Polymer, Food & Drug, and Co-generation industries.
• Leadership and Problem-Solving:
o Led commissioning activities, operational training, and field troubleshooting.
o Developed hardware architecture, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
• Innovative Solutions: Successfully designed and implemented control systems to optimize processes and improve operational performance.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensured adherence to industry standards through precise documentation, including Management of Change (MOC) updates and Functional Design Specifications.
• Training & Mentorship: Delivered comprehensive training to client teams, ensuring smooth adoption of new technologies.
• Adaptability: Transitioned between industries and projects, consistently delivering high-quality results.
• Control Systems Platforms:
o Emerson Delta V (8.3-14.2), Honeywell Experion PKS, Siemens S7, ABB.
o Allen Bradley (Control Logix/Compact Logix, SLC 5/05-5/80 PLCs).
• Instrumentation Expertise:
o Valtek Valves, Fisher Controllers, Rosemount Smart Transmitters.
o E&H Meters and Radars, HART Handheld Programmers, Triconex.
• Software Proficiency:
o AutoCAD, Intools SmartPlant, SAP Instrument, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Specialized Techniques:
o Pre-commissioning, commissioning, and control system optimization.
o Writing sequence of operations, logic diagrams, and operational training.
o Management of Change (MOC) documentation and regulatory compliance.
• System Efficiency: Reduced operational downtime by X% through efficient commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Process Optimization: Enhanced client production operations by optimizing DCS and PLC configurations.
• Training Impact: Delivered training programs that improved system understanding and reduced operational errors by X%.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintained a flawless compliance record for all assigned projects.

• Chemical Plant Operations
• Refinery Operations
• Oil / Gas Operations
• Petro Chemical
• Food and Drug
• Commercial
• Co-generation
• Mixing/Blending Operations
• Compounding Operations
• Batch Operations
• Continuous Process Operations
• AutoCAD
• Programming/configuring DCS, PLCs and HMI systems
• Emerson Delta V
• Experion PKS
• TDC 3000
• Siemens
• Rockwell
• GE
• Allen Bradley
• Transmitters
• Elements
• Sensors
• Fieldbus
• Transmitters
• Writing Sequence of Operations and Logic Diagrams
• PLC Programming / Troubleshooting
• Process Safety Instrumented Shut-down Systems
• DCS Programming Systems for Engineering
• Field and Process Optimization
• Honeywell TDC 3000
• Experian
• Delta V 8.3 – 14.2
• Pre-commissioning and Commissioning Inputs and Outputs
• OPTO 22
• Emerson Field Bus
• Allen Bradley Control Logix / Compact Logix
• ABB
• SLC 5/05-5/80 PLC’s
• Siemens S7 platform
• Valtek Valves w/5000-6000 Smart Positioners
• Fisher Controllers 4210-4211-4212 Positioners
• Rosemount 1151, 3051, 3044, 3144, 3211, 3244, 3095 MV’s
• Merian Handheld Programmers
• Hart Handheld Programmers
• E&H Meters and Radars
• Triconex
• Honeywell 3000 Smart Transmitters
• MV’s, Applied Automation.
• SAP Instrument
• HMI Applications
• Networking
• Modification of Change (MOC)
• CPUs
• Configures and Programs Advance Control Systems
• System Modifications
• Conducted Operational Training on DCS Systems
• Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)
• Functional Design Specification
• Commissioning and Start up
• Procurement/Expediting
• Training
• Controls Systems Configuration
• Electrical Planning and Scheduling.

Education:

2002-2004 Lee College Baytown. TX
• Instrumentation (Engineering) Technology
• Computer Aided Drafting and Design Engineering
• Fieldbus/Profibus Certification
• PLC programming Certification
• GE, Allen Bradley, Siemens, OPTO 22

National Center for Construction Education Research (NCCER)
• Level I Certification
• Level II Certification
• Level III Certification
• Level IV Certification
• Applied Automation Maxum Training
• Associated Builders Contractors Apprenticeship Training.