Primary responsibility to support site DCS, PLC, and associated control hardware and software systems. Main process control systems are Honeywell Experion with C200 and HPM controllers, and Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and Modicon 985 PLC’s (each serial linked to DCS). Other systems include Interroll conveyor with A-B GuardLogix PLC and PanelView HMI, and a bagging machine with A-B ControlLogix PLC. Modified Experion function block logic and HPM CL Code for second run of new product including re-creating GUS graphics as HTML, added additional indicators to give technicians better view of how process was running. Developed strategy to eliminate manual changes to function block logic when making product run transitions, will automate the logic changes for about 20 tags. The box conveyor line underwent layout change requiring updates to the Interroll Conveyor configuration, the A-B ladder logic, and the HMI displays.Update/create automation documentation for information sharing and knowledge transfer. Add DCS displays to show interlock status via pop-ups, logic blocks overview, product mode changes, and a reference display for engineering tasks. Extensive use of Honeywell HPM tools such as Find Names, DocTool for queries, and Experion tools like Configuration Studio with Control Builder, NTools, and System Management Display. Use HMIWeb display builder with Honeywell standard objects and how to create scripts and set colors and visibility based on an object status's. Created new HTML displays for those GUS displays that did not updated versions. Now working to encourage technicians use the new displays and eventually eliminate all GUS versions as part of the prep work to move all HPMs to C300 controllers. And have the opportunities to learn how to do non-control tasks on the Windows side of the computers such as achieving cybersecurity requirements through lockdown of USB ports using regedit and/or gpuser.msc.

Senior Lead Process Automation Engineer, Engineering and Technical Support Primary responsibility to support capital and expense projectsLead PA engineer in design and construction providing support to projects. Provide site-wide improvement support through the project management process. Work with multi-discipline teams to design and implement projects that meet business needs from FEL through start-up. Prepare user functional and detailed design requirements. Perform control strategy development and conduct reviews with business to ensure agreement on deliverables. Program SIS code to meet LOPA/QRA requirements, implement coding to meet specifications. Assist on construction checkouts and provide startup support as required. Projects include:o QRA SIL2 Gap Closure with 2oo25 inputs with bypassing, 12 ABV with individual resetso ABB DCS expansion for ETOX railcar loading with load sequence state based logico ABB DCS expansion to upgrade barge dock, transitioned from manual lineups to state based controlo Multiple deadhead protection projects with SIS and BPCS loopso Upgraded flare to meet LA DEQ requirements heating value requirementso Logistics tanks high level SIL loop LOPA gap closureo EO Loading Line High Point Vents o Waste Treatment Plant Aerators Remote Start Stop using DCS/PLC communication o Unit Optimization Studies assessing control strategies, controller tuning, alarm management,. PA lead on site-executed projects management team, with responsibility to prioritize projects and ensure resources available to support.  PA discipline activity coordinator tasked with meeting with PA engineers to ensure assigned PA engineer has availability to support based on project timeline, and they have requisite skills on the DCS platform.  PA Lead on pre-FEL project review team, providing multi-discipline reviews before project scope is handed off from business. Team evaluates scope for definition and feasibility before adding to project queue.

Expansion Departmento Lead for teams that contributed to the construction of three process units, co-generation facility, ground flare, ship loading vapor combustion system. o Functional lead for three Instrument Inspectors, providing instrumentation, control, and SIS systems inspection and quality control during the design and construction phases, also managed Honeywell as sub-contractor doing field work. o Supported successful start up of the process units as lead for start-up control engineers, instrument inspectors, and shift E/I technicians. Aligned control team with operations and start-up staff per commissioning plan. Central Projects TeamCSE in projects group supporting capital projects, including hardware and software changes. To include:o Control room consolidation to relocate two DCS and operators to sister units control room. o Upgraded Honeywell TDC system to LCN/HPM from BOS and EC's/MFC’s, with engineering contractor.o Thermal Oxidizer Projects to design, test, and install combustion equipment on CO² vents, with engineering contractorProcess Unit Run and Maintain SupportSupported four chemical units. Responsible for monitoring and maintaining DCS equipment. Executed projects including those to allow SIS on-process testing in the process units. Designed, configured, and integrated complex loop to control batch unit feed using Experion control algorithms.

Engineering Department, Reactor Control Division, nuclear submarine U.S.S. Ohio, SSBN 726. Functioned as instrument technician and qualified as operator for nuclear process unit. Position required monitoring and controlling the nuclear power plant for the submarine and performing maintenance on plant instrumentation and controls.Completed 6 SSBN patrols during my service. Including one patrol that had stop-over in Hawaii for testing and drills. Still remember sitting at aft hatch and watching planes fly over in missing man formation on Pearl Harbor Day.