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Instrument and Control Systems Engineer for Prime Controls on capital projects, which involve semiconductor and cooling tower capacity increases. Reviews panel design schematics and associated drawings to verify they meet customer requirements as stated in customer supplied scope of work, specifications, and submittals. Also, reviews panel design schematics for safety interlocks, communication details, instrument wiring, P&ID’s, damper configuration, BOM and IO’s. Verifies instrument wiring design against the cut sheets. Supports the Instrument and Control construction, check out, and commissioning. 6/18 - Present

Meets with members of the client's team to identify project requirements and user needs. Coordinates and collaborates with architects and other consultants to develop engineering concepts and recommendations. Presents options and recommendations to client. Prepares project scope, control systems requirements, manpower estimates, schedule, instrument index, P&ID input, instrument sizing calculations, instrument data sheets, vendor quotes. Leads design in the preparation of loop sheets, wiring diagrams, arrangements, detail drawings, bill of materials, cable schedules, and cable routing diagrams. Participated in design review meetings, tracked cost, and provided schedule status.• Small capital projects which involve capacity increase for the Samsung Austin Semiconductor facility in Austin, Tx.• Support the instrument and control aspects of projects with clients in locations around the world.

Prepared project scope, control systems requirements, manpower estimates, schedule, instrument index, P&ID input, instrument sizing calculations, instrument data sheets, vendor quotes, and construction scope of work. Led design preparation of loop sheets, wiring diagrams, arrangements, detail drawings, bill of materials, cable schedules, and cable routing diagrams. Participated in design review meetings, tracked cost, and provided schedule status.• A series of small capital projects which involve capacity increase, safety, and environmental for the Shell Deer Park Facility.• A series of small capital projects for Marathon TRD, Texas City, Texas, CP Chem, Cedar Bayou, Baytown, Texas, and Lubrizole, Bayporte, Texas.

Participated in value engineering analysis and P&ID design reviews to assure consistency and use of the most effective Emerson provided measurement and control technology for the client.• Sasol Ethane Cracker Complex Upgrade Project $16B+

Specified instrumentation for petrochemical manufacturing units. Used process data and client Standards and Specifications to develop data and specification sheets in INTools. Verified that specifications were consistent with P&ID’s and associated details. Led meetings with client and vendor to establish SIL 3 compliance with specified instrumentation. Obtained client approval for instrument specifications and submitted for procurement. Prepared dimension data for pipe sketching. • 1-Hexene Project $200MM+.• Multiple Downstream Projects $90MM+

Aker Advantage Inc., Briar Park, Houston, TexasLed the electrical and control systems project team on a capital project to develop and improve a highly hazardous manufacturing process. Responsible for using the process basic data to develop the project scope of work, manpower estimate, cost estimate, and schedule. Obtained project authorization, then led production design and prepared equipment specifications and requisitions. Participated in all project front-end-loading, engineering design, constructability, and safety reviews.• Added high acid copolymer capability to an existing production unit for $3.2MM.

DuPont Crop Protection Products, LaPorte, TexasLed the electrical and control systems team on major capital projects to develop and improve multiple highly hazardous manufacturing processes. Responsible for design, installation, and commissioning of all process control systems. Provided daily electrical and process control assistance to continuous and batch processes while leading numerous projects up to $28MM.• Provided Siemens Procidia DCS OPC design and support to the production area including controller loop tuning, iWare graphics manipulation, and configuration of new process control schemes.• Provided Honeywell DCS and Triconex PLC design and support to the production area including controller loop tuning and configuration of new process control schemes.• Led teams in diagnosing and repair of long term DCS communications issues significantly reducing CL program lockups and operational downtime.• Led teams in check-out, commissioning, and start-up of five DCS conversion projects.• Provided training for operators, mechanics, and engineers for all new and improved processes.

DuPont Crop Protection Products, LaPorte, TexasWorked with area maintenance and operations managers to develop the site maintenance planning and scheduling system to improve response and maximize mechanic utilization. Led routine maintenance and shutdown planning for four strategic businesses providing nine intermediate products. Supervised the site project design organization for small projects.• Direct supervision of nine planners and schedulers, supporting the activities of 150 mechanics plant wide.• Direct supervision of eight designers, providing small project and documentation support for site.

DuPont Crop Protection Products, LaPorte, TexasLed the electrical and control systems teams on several capital projects to improve manufacturing processes. Responsible for design, installation, and commissioning of all process control systems. Supervised multifunctional crews during installation and commissioning of capital projects.• Installed the first TDC2000 to provide advanced process control of sulfuric acid production significantly improving product quality and reducing production down time.

Dupont Engineering Department, Newark, DelawareLed the power design activities of the utilities portion a large capital project for a polymer intermediate facility. Responsible for engineering flow calculations, equipment specifications, scope development and production design of the cooling towers and air compression facilities.• $30MM utilities portion of $400MM ADN modernization plant in Victoria, Texas.

Polymer Intermediates, Victoria, Texas and Specialty Products, Delisle, MississippiLed the construction activities for portions of several large capital projects. Responsible for construction safety, scheduling, quality assurance, cost control, and commissioning of process units. Directed multifunctional crews during installation and commissioning of capital projects.• $30MM general services portion of $180MM TIO2 plant, including two pulverized coal fired steam generation boilers and associated coal unloading, storage, transfer, pulverizers, electrostatic precipitators, and ash handling facilities.• $20MM fuel oil conversion, including barge dock unloading and storage, transfer, and boiler injection facilities.• $40MM general services portion of $250MM Adipic Acid expansion in Victoria including three 400M PPH gas and oil fired steam generation boilers.