{"id":3280,"date":"2025-01-06T20:00:20","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T00:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mriomega.com\/?p=3280"},"modified":"2025-09-05T01:39:43","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T05:39:43","slug":"instrumentation-controls-engineer-279370-bachelors-associate-degree-chemicals-refinery-oil-gas-pipeline-food-plastics-mfg-single-renting-will-relocate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mriomega.com\/index.php\/controls-automation\/instrumentation-controls-engineer-279370-bachelors-associate-degree-chemicals-refinery-oil-gas-pipeline-food-plastics-mfg-single-renting-will-relocate\/","title":{"rendered":"Instrumentation Controls Engineer (279370) Bachelors, Associate Degree \/ Chemicals, Refinery, Oil-Gas, Pipeline, Food, Plastics Mfg. \/ Single, Renting, Will Relocate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

He is just coming off a sabbatical and is looking forward to a new challenge. Tommy\u2019s 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. <\/strong>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!<\/strong> His impressive experience includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Core Competencies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Process Control & Automation<\/strong>
\u2022 Programming and troubleshooting DCS, PLCs, and HMIs
\u2022 Control system upgrades and implementation
\u2022 Designing HMIs and optimizing SCADA systems
\u2022 Developing safety instrumented systems (SIS)
\u2022 Addressing process control system obsolescence<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maintenance & Reliability<\/strong>
\u2022 Troubleshooting unit processes and automation systems
\u2022 Analyzing equipment performance data to improve reliability
\u2022 Conducting root cause analysis (RCA)
\u2022 Supporting maintenance outages and equipment upgrades
\u2022 Developing preventive maintenance (PM) plans<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Project Management & Leadership<\/strong>
\u2022 Managing multiple concurrent projects
\u2022 Leading problem-solving teams and technical initiatives
\u2022 Coordinating with cross-functional teams and contractors
\u2022 FAT\/SAT development and execution
\u2022 Ensuring compliance with codes and regulatory standards<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technical Expertise<\/strong>
\u2022 Instrumentation application design and field implementation
\u2022 Designing communication networks and configuring transmitters
\u2022 Expertise in Fieldbus, HART, valve positioners, and digital instrumentation
\u2022 Reviewing and developing P&IDs, specifications, and safety hazard analyses
\u2022 Programming in C, C++, Python, and other languages<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technical Skills
<\/strong>\u2022 Control Processors: Linux Controllers, Siemens TIA Portal, DeltaV, AB ControlLogix, Modicon
\u2022 HMI\/SCADA Systems: WonderWare, iFix, FactoryTalk, Inductive Automation Ignition
\u2022 Programming Languages: C, C++, Python, Java, SQL, VB\/VBA
\u2022 Protocols & Communication: TCP\/IP, Modbus, OPC, HART, Fieldbus
\u2022 Instrumentation: RTDs, thermocouples, transmitters, VFDs, actuators
\u2022 Software & Tools: SolidWorks, AutoCAD Electrical, LabVIEW, Jira, Git, Node.js
\u2022 Platforms: Windows, Linux (Debian, RedHat), VMware, Oracle VirtualBox
\u2022 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
\u2022 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
\u2022 Autonomous Software: Gensym G2
\u2022 Version Management: git, cvs, subversion, Atlassian, Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, agile
\u2022 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
\u2022 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
\u2022 Communication Protocols: UDP, TCP\/IP, Modbus, OPC, DDE, NetDDE, SCADA
\u2022 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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Chemical Plant Operations \u2013 Chemours, Dupont
\u2022 Refinery Operations -Shell, Kinder Morgan
\u2022 Oil \/ Gas Operations -NOV, Kinder Morgan, Shell
\u2022 Food Manufacturing \u2013 J&B Foods, Dreyers
\u2022 Plastics Manufacturing \u2013 Winhorst Electrical
\u2022 Mixing\/Blending Operations
\u2022 Batch Operations
\u2022 Continuous Process Operations
\u2022 Create Work Instructions
\u2022 Leading Problem Solving Teams
\u2022 Provide engineering\/technical support
\u2022 Analyzing Plant Data
\u2022 Monitoring Data Collection
\u2022 Increase Performance and Reliability
\u2022 Troubleshooting Unit Processes
\u2022 Troubleshooting Automation Systems
\u2022 Working With Techs
\u2022 Improving System Reliability
\u2022 Provide Technical Expertise
\u2022 Supporting Maintenance Outages
\u2022 Equipment Performance Evaluations.
\u2022 Reducing Operation Costs
\u2022 Improving Manufacturing Methods
\u2022 Implementing System Upgrades
\u2022 Increasing Production Capacity
\u2022 Increasing Yield
\u2022 Programming DCS, PLCs and HMIs
\u2022 Meeting Production Goals\/Schedules
\u2022 Training Operators on SOPs,
\u2022 Optimizing Production Processes Through Improved Instrumentation and Automation.
\u2022 Review Safety Instrumented Systems
\u2022 Addressing Instrumentation and Process Control System Obsolescence Issues
\u2022 Instrumentation Application Design and Implementation
\u2022 Managing Multiple Projects
\u2022 Working with Plant Maintenance
\u2022 Developing PMs
\u2022 Thermo-Form, Injection Molding, and Blow-Molding
\u2022 Process Safety Environment
\u2022 Technical Writing
\u2022 Control System Upgrades
\u2022 Offshore Rigs
\u2022 New System Installation
\u2022 Upgrade of Switchgear
\u2022 Automated Valve Upgrade
\u2022 Step5 to Step7 Upgrades
\u2022 Minerals Calcining Process
\u2022 Increase Efficiency of SCADA
\u2022 Designed HMI’s
\u2022 Using Root Cause Analysis
\u2022 Design of Experiments DOE
\u2022 FAT and SAT Development
\u2022 Troubleshoot Field Instruments
\u2022 Implementing system upgrades and modifications
\u2022 Field Process Control Loops \/ Instrumentation
\u2022 Configure Communication Networks
\u2022 Transmitters, Sensors, Elements
\u2022 HART Converters
\u2022 Delta V DCS
\u2022 Control Panels<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Education<\/strong>
\u2022 Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering \/ University of Houston – Houston, TX | December 2002
\u2022 Associate’s Degree in Computer Programming \/ Victoria Community College – Victoria, TX | May 1997<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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