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Greater Indianapolis

Juno Beach, FL, US

• Validate Automated Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Systems in accordance with cGMP/GAMP.
• Develop Lifecycle Documentation – Specifications (Functional, Requirement, Configuration),Requirement Traceability Matrices (RTM) and Validation Protocols (AIOQ)
• Commissioning, Installation Qualification (IQ) and Operational Qualification (OQ)
• Automation and Controls SME (PLC/SCADA)
• Support early career engineers with PLC based automation

Shelton, Connecticut, US

• Design, configure and deploy Ignition SCADA architecture
• Develop Visual Analytics: Historian, Python, SQL
• Convert legacy HMI to Ignition based HMI
• Developments comply with cGMP 21 CFR Part 210
• Develop and revise PLC applications
• Improve product yield through controls and software

London, England, GB

• Provide engineering support for the BP operated assets in the Gulf of Mexico, including integration testing, installation, and commissioning of subsea hardware
• Developed an integrity management system to ensure safe operation of subsea assets; the system was initially developed for the Gulf of Mexico production facilities, subsequently used as a key reference for the global.
• Identify, assess, prioritize, and manage risks for BP Deepwater production systems hardware; discover and mitigate at least five big risks, including a recent risk with a potential loss of $130M/instance for the company
• Secure the operational efficiency and integrity of subsea hardware systems by managing umbilicals, flying leads, control systems, distribution skids, manifolds, PLET’s, trees, etc.
• Develop and monitored maintenance plans to ensure optimal functionality and reliability of systems/equipment
• Provide guidance, support, and coaching while engendering trust in early career engineers and university student interns resulting in the retention of a STEM major

London, England, GB

• Supported the Atlantis facility In-Water Integrity Management of the subsea production infrastructure driving process improvement to decrease risks and increase the reliability of BP assets
• Developed the Atlantis IM plan implementation helping to successfully pass the first SEMS audit by BSEE, a US Government agency which became a key reference in the development of the company’s global IM system
• Prepared annual plans for integrity management, risk assessments and mitigation, inspections, and monitoring, for Atlantis subsea equipment
• Assisted with startup assurance reviews of project organization deliveries and operations
• Managed budgets, provided contactor oversight, and ensured compliance with all regulations and standards

Ventura, CA, US

• Initiated and drove the continuous improvement of the integrity management process for BP Production assets, including Atlantis, Holstein, Horn Mountain, Thunder Horse, Marlin, Na Kika, and Pompano
• Developed and updated integrity management plans and component risk assessment practices
• Developed inspection work packages for subsea/topside equipment; provided technical guidance on interventions
• Conducted offshore inspections to identify issues, investigate equipment failures, and initiate appropriate actions
• Mentored entry-level engineers in day-to-day operations to ensure their professional development
• Tracked quarterly key performance indicators (KPIs) and monitored asset health check results

Houston, Texas, US

• Collaborated on the installation, automation support, and development of Siemens S7-300 failsafe PLC and HMI applications while managing the system setup for umbilical manufacturing operations
• Supported the fabrication, assembly, termination, and load-out of control umbilicals for Tahiti (Chevron), BC 10 (Shell), Bass Lite (Mariner Energy), Wrigley, Fastball (both – Newfield), and Cottonwood (Petrobras).
• Coordinated all aspects of engineering support for the umbilical equipment deployment
• Continuous Improvement - notable project to redesign, integrate, and deliver an umbilical and flying lead flushing system. increased simultaneous flushing capacity by 300% while reducing flushing time by 20%
• Lead engineer for the upgrade of a 24 bobbin cabler solution, delivered three weeks ahead of schedule; the initially temporary solution was used to produce a minimum of six umbilical projects
• Lead engineer for the electrification of rim drives (traditionally hydraulic).

Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR

• Improved equipment availability and utilization through the application of reliability centered maintenance principles, condition based monitoring and predictive technologies
• Managed all aspects of the vibration analysis, motor testing, oil analysis, and infrared surveys
• Served as the Maintenance Department Supervisor and Facility Power Distribution Engineer (1.7M sq. ft. facility)
• Selected and supervised contractors for the specialized reliability project assignments
• Developed a switchgear asset management program that identified 40% of inventory with functional failures

Corning, New York, US

• Upgraded VME-based fiber optic winding applications, including AML motion control applications, Allen Bradley PLC/VME, Beckhoff TwinCAT, and Wonderware applications
• Guided and coached maintenance personnel to ensure optimal functionality of all systems/equipment
• Trained operators, engineers, and technicians on software and hardware
• Resolved productivity losses for level-1 control systems on 21 production lines; Accomplished within six months of hire date, this single resolution exceeded the production improvement goals for the subsequent four years

North Olmsted, Ohio, US

• Automation projects:- Developed custom production valve body/tube flow test systems (Allen Bradley PLCbased, Coriolis flow meters).- Developed custom production valve body leak test machine- Aerator assembly machine
• Reliability/Utilization Upgrades: All systems developed with extensive HMI maintenance screens to minimize downtime, provide key performance data and facilitate troubleshooting
• Continuous Improvement of conveyor based discrete fabrication and test line
• Support associate engineers with programming and debugging
• Train maintenance staff
• Extensive problem solving: process and equipment

Rock Hill, SC, US

Provide onsite scheduled installation, preventative maintenance, compliance qualification services, repairs to customers.Provide training and technical advice on our instruments, both in person and telephone.Proactively resolve difficult repairs. Support Sales/Service Sales of instruments technical specification for tender.

• Provide onsite installation, preventative maintenance, compliance qualification services, repairs to FT-IR, Gas Chromatography, UV-Vis spectrophotometers, microscopes and accessories
• Provide training and technical advice on our instruments
• Support Sales/Service Sales of instruments technical specification for tender

Install upgrades, provide troubleshooting and maintenance training on US submarine fleet sonar systems.

Washington, DC, US

Master Of Science - Ms, Subsea Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Electrical And Electronics Engineering