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Midland, Michigan, United States

Responsible for improving the run time of the site thermal oxidizer (vent gas incinerator), 400 and 150 pig steam boilers and distribution, cooling towers, fire water, city water, chemical distribution and electrical power systems. The chemical distribution included rail car off loading, storage and plant wide distribution of anhydrous HCl, aqueous HCl, styrene polymer, butadiene, VDC and Chlorine. Review and optimize critical spare parts and preventative maintenance for the above processes.… Show more Responsible for improving the run time of the site thermal oxidizer (vent gas incinerator), 400 and 150 pig steam boilers and distribution, cooling towers, fire water, city water, chemical distribution and electrical power systems. The chemical distribution included rail car off loading, storage and plant wide distribution of anhydrous HCl, aqueous HCl, styrene polymer, butadiene, VDC and Chlorine. Review and optimize critical spare parts and preventative maintenance for the above processes. Developed Facility and Process Reliability Assessments and obtained capital funds for improvements. Tracked run time and downing events. Performed LOPA and single point failure analysis for all of the various processes. Show less

Auburn, Michigan, United States

Worked as a project manager while specializing in Electrical Power and E/I engineering. Coordinating a 5 person multi discipline engineering team for both large and small capital projects at this site while also troubleshooting and optimizing manufacturing processes. Responsible for scope, estimates, multiple safety reviews, budgets, construction specs, contractor selection and timelines as a coordinator. Working with site access and IP cameras, life safety systems, ambient air monitors… Show more Worked as a project manager while specializing in Electrical Power and E/I engineering. Coordinating a 5 person multi discipline engineering team for both large and small capital projects at this site while also troubleshooting and optimizing manufacturing processes. Responsible for scope, estimates, multiple safety reviews, budgets, construction specs, contractor selection and timelines as a coordinator. Working with site access and IP cameras, life safety systems, ambient air monitors and analyzers. Also doing electrical power work. Engineered and completed work on a new 15kV feed to the site, new 15kV switchgear lineup for power distribution throughout the site, and (2) new 15kv/480 vac substations. Completed a new arc flash and load study for the site. Helped the site electricians better understand the requirement for LOTO, PPE and NFPA70E. Show less

Midland, Michigan, United States

Responsible for the E/I portion of capital projects while working on a multi-discipline team. Items include motor controls, VFD’s, MCC’s, lighting/power panels and transformers, lighting, UPS’s, field instrumentation selection and sizing, analyzers (viscometers, o2, ambient air, RI) and control system i/o modules and cabinetry. Acted as a mentor to new engineers in the area.

Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu, China

Responsible for the selection and implementation of the SIS (Safety Instrumented System) for a $2.5 billion new site. Developed specs for the hardware, software , testing and lifecycle of the SIS. Performed PHR’s (process hazard reviews) and did SIL (safety integrity level) calculations based on these studies. Developed hardware and software standards for partial stoke valve testing to allow for 3 year interval between plant shutdowns. Developed the plant fiber optic and copper control… Show more Responsible for the selection and implementation of the SIS (Safety Instrumented System) for a $2.5 billion new site. Developed specs for the hardware, software , testing and lifecycle of the SIS. Performed PHR’s (process hazard reviews) and did SIL (safety integrity level) calculations based on these studies. Developed hardware and software standards for partial stoke valve testing to allow for 3 year interval between plant shutdowns. Developed the plant fiber optic and copper control system architecture. Worked with Emerson to develop and test control system software and hardware standards (software function blocks and cabinetry designs for i/o and processors) that were used on both the base process control system and SIS . Responsible for factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT) of the entire control system for Phase 1 of the project.This was a DeltaV control system with a DeltaV SIS. Mostly Emerson field instrumentation was used. Emerson AMS (asset management system) was used to allow partial stroke testing to be integrated into the SIS/DCS. Show less

Midland, Michigan, United States

Responsible for the hardware and software configuration of Foxboro IA distributed control systems (DCS) in several production buildings as well as site on-call support. Configured both continuous and batch processes (Foxbatch software). Responsible for the integration of PLC’s and SIS systems into the Foxboro DCS. Converted several production buildings from either panel controllers or other DCS platforms to Foxboro.

Midland, Michigan, United States

Responsible for day to day maintenance and troubleshooting within a production building having continuous distillation processes as well as batch reactors. Gained experience with the mechanical aspects of a chemical plant including glass lined vessels, agitators, mechanical seal, vacuum pumps, condensers, pumps, hot oil units, etc. Managed the capital and expense budget for the building. Converted the bldg controls from panel mounted single loop control to a Foxboro IA DCS (both continuous… Show more Responsible for day to day maintenance and troubleshooting within a production building having continuous distillation processes as well as batch reactors. Gained experience with the mechanical aspects of a chemical plant including glass lined vessels, agitators, mechanical seal, vacuum pumps, condensers, pumps, hot oil units, etc. Managed the capital and expense budget for the building. Converted the bldg controls from panel mounted single loop control to a Foxboro IA DCS (both continuous and batch) . Performed significant instrument and electrical upgrades to the building. Responsible for safe work permits and lockout tag out for the building. Show less

Midland, Michigan, United States

Responsible for capital projects and plant troubleshooting and problem solving. Responsible for estimates and schedules. Developed P&ID’s, INTOOLS data sheets for instruments, specifying and procuring instruments and electrical items. Developed wiring diagrams, motor control schematics and single line diagrams. Gained experience with low voltage electrical systems and troubleshooting in a chemical plant environment.

Midland, Michigan, United States

Worked on large and small capital projects from conception to construction completion. Worked with Process Engineers to complete P&ID’s, create instrument data sheets, specify and purchase instruments, create wiring diagrams and junction box layouts. Work with the Automation Engineers to select and install DCS & PLC hardware and develop control room layouts. Wrote and issued construction packages to construction contractors/ shops.