{"id":3317,"date":"2025-02-03T17:21:49","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T21:21:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mriomega.com\/?p=3317"},"modified":"2025-09-05T01:39:41","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T05:39:41","slug":"automation-controls-manager-engineer-210683-phd-masters-eit-chemicals-utility-petrochemicals-pipeline-manufacturing-houston-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mriomega.com\/index.php\/engineering\/automation-controls-manager-engineer-210683-phd-masters-eit-chemicals-utility-petrochemicals-pipeline-manufacturing-houston-area\/","title":{"rendered":"Automation Controls Manager\/Engineer ( 210683) PhD, Masters, EIT \/ Chemicals, Utility, Petrochemicals, Pipeline, Manufacturing \/ Houston Area"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Highly accomplished automation and industrial controls engineer with 20+ years of experience driving industrial automation projects from concept to execution. With expertise in project management, control software development, electrical and instrumentation design, and operator training<\/strong>, He has consistently delivered innovative solutions and operational improvements across industries. As a plant manager and consultant, he excels in managing production, optimizing engineering tasks, and mentoring technical teams to achieve world-class results. He is a powerhouse in industrial automation and controls, combining technical mastery with decades of hands-on leadership. His expertise spans a variety of industries, including chemicals, pipeline operations, petrochemical production, and manufacturing operations. <\/strong>He has successfully led projects from conception to execution, managing all aspects, including scheduling, purchasing, and coordination with engineering teams to meet project objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His extensive experience in PLC\/DCS programming, field instrumentation, troubleshooting, commissioning, and industrial networking makes him an outstanding candidate for roles requiring leadership in automation and controls His ability to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions while mentoring teams and exceeding project goals makes him an invaluable asset to any organization seeking to optimize their operations and embrace cutting-edge automation technologies. He is a top-tier automation and controls expert with a proven track record in designing, implementing, and optimizing industrial automation solutions. His combination of hands-on technical experience and project management skills make him a valuable asset to any organization looking for a leader in industrial automation and controls. He is actively seeking new permanent opportunities in the Houston area <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Highly Experienced: Over 20 years of expertise in automation, controls, and project management.
\u2022 Diverse Industry Knowledge: Extensive background in chemical plants, manufacturing, pipelines, and utility plants.
\u2022 Hands-On Technical Proficiency: Skilled in PLC\/DCS programming, SCADA integration, field instrumentation, and process automation.
\u2022 Project Leadership: Managed large and small-scale projects from concept to execution.
\u2022 Field Commissioning & Troubleshooting: Extensive experience in FAT, SAT, and plant start-ups.
\u2022 Directed automation engineering projects, including burner management systems for chemical and oil & gas facilities.
\u2022 Delivered comprehensive automation solutions, including PLC and HMI programming for wastewater, compressor, and oil & gas systems.
\u2022 Successfully managed a $1.2M maintenance budget and a team of nine at Calgon Carbon Corporation, achieving operational efficiency improvements.
\u2022 Led the design and implementation of an advanced redundant control system for a Marine Well Containment System using Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLCs.
\u2022 Delivered software development and start-up for a wastewater treatment facility, achieving seamless integration of a VPN-based remote monitoring system.
\u2022 Taught over 20 technical courses as an adjunct professor in engineering technology and information systems.
\u2022 Designed and implemented control systems for automated processes, including wellhead assembly, reheat furnaces, and heat trace systems.
\u2022 Delivered software solutions for Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, Koyo Click\/Do-more PLCs, and Beckhoff PLCs.
\u2022 Directed field start-ups and provided operator training for clients in diverse industries.
\u2022 Oversaw automation engineering for seven engineers, ensuring project milestones were met on time and within budget.
\u2022 Delivered software and field start-up services for automation projects.
\u2022 Managed SIS conversions and system upgrades for chemical plants using Triconex SIS.
\u2022 Provided technical consulting and developed software for industrial control systems.
\u2022 Aa proven track record of designing and implementing creative solutions to improve plant performance.
\u2022 Led initiatives that reduced downtime, optimized production processes, and ensured equipment reliability through advanced automation and process improvements.
\u2022 Extensive hands-on experience programming and maintaining DeltaV, Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, and various PLC\/DCS systems.
\u2022 Strong understanding of process control fundamentals, including PID control loops, field instrumentation, and SCADA systems.
\u2022 Provided technical expertise in troubleshooting DCS and PLC systems for various industries, including chemical, oil & gas, and manufacturing.
\u2022 Developed and maintained software solutions for automated processes, including backup and disaster recovery systems to ensure operational stability.
\u2022 Managed and optimized process control systems, addressing obsolescence issues and implementing upgrades to enhance performance and throughput.
\u2022 Directed third-party programming and capital project deliverables, ensuring alignment with process control philosophies and operational goals.
\u2022 Extensive experience completing Management of Change (MOC) documentation and leading process control deliverables for capital projects.
\u2022 Worked closely with project engineers to implement new control systems, upgrade existing assets, and troubleshoot complex operational challenges.
\u2022 Holds a Doctor of Science in Information Systems and Communications and multiple master\\u2019s degrees in software engineering and internet information systems.
\u2022 Certified TUV Functional Safety Engineer (FSEng) with expertise in Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and Process Safety Management (PSM) compliance.
\u2022 Delivered results in troubleshooting control systems, optimizing instrumentation, and upgrading process control equipment in various plant environments.
\u2022 Skilled in configuring and maintaining control communication networks and ensuring the integrity of backups for all process control software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Education:<\/strong>
\u2022 PhD Doctor of Science, Information Systems and Communications \/ Robert Morris University, Pittsburgh, PA
\u2022 Master of Science, Software Engineering \/ University of Houston –
\u2022 Master of Science, Internet Information Systems \/ Robert Morris University, Pittsburgh, PA
\u2022 Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering \/ University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Certifications and Licenses:<\/strong>
\u2022 TUV Functional Safety Engineer (FSEng)
\u2022 CompTIA Network+ Certification
\u2022 U.S. Patent Holder (#5,553,117)
\u2022 Certificate of Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) in PA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Highly accomplished automation and industrial controls engineer with 20+ years of experience driving industrial automation projects from concept to execution. With expertise in project management, control software development, electrical and instrumentation design, and operator training, He has consistently delivered innovative solutions and operational improvements across industries. As a plant manager and consultant, he excels in…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1427,307,308],"tags":[28,55,57,135,175,240,272,493,519,560],"class_list":["post-3317","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-instrumentation-controls","category-engineering","category-controls-automation","tag-manufacturing","tag-automation","tag-plc","tag-project-management","tag-chemicals","tag-masters","tag-dcs","tag-utility","tag-pipeline","tag-petrochemicals"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mriomega.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3317","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mriomega.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mriomega.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mriomega.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mriomega.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3317"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mriomega.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3317\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3318,"href":"https:\/\/mriomega.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3317\/revisions\/3318"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mriomega.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3317"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mriomega.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3317"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mriomega.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3317"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}