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Morris, Illinois, Us

Leads a team of controls experts in delivering daily support to capital projects, maintenance and operations for optimal performance and execution of responsibilities● Mentored and empowered a high-performing team, cultivating motivation and growth while ensuring objectives were met with continuous improvement● Directed a $2.5MM on-process safety instrumented system (SIS) migration project from funding to execution, managing site and contracted resources for successful migration of 9 Honeywell Fail Safe Controllers (FSC) to Honeywell Safety Manager (SM).● Initiated an advanced process control project, generating an estimated yearly savings of >$2.4M.● Designed and implemented key performance indicators (KPIs) resulting in improved control-in-automation uptime from 82% to 91% and a 77% reduction in standing alarms.● Established a planned preventative maintenance program, achieving reliability targets and maximizing system availability to 99.78%

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Held technical positions in engineering, project management, cybersecurity, and team leadership.● Led nine engineers, technicians and contractors in evaluating and implementing control systems changes (configuration, logic, regulatory controls, UIs) for an average of 32 projects annually, valued up to $1B, while ensuring 24/7 coverage for operations support.● Developed and maintained processes to keep live control system and operating training simulator (OTS) in sync with site OTS engineer.● Engaged with global advanced controls, control systems and instrumentation networks to share best practices and leverage expertise.● Pioneered Human Factors team focused on enhancing user experience for critical apps.● Oversaw control systems cyber security requirements including risk assessment and management, access control, stewardship and sustainment.● Streamlined a shared support structure through lean process enhancements to reduce administrative costs related to control systems by >$170K annually.● Coached and trained instrumentation and control systems technicians.

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Designed, specified, implemented and maintained site process automation systems for oil and gas production, refining and delivery processes, including cybersecurity, new application development, data transfer and storage and user interfaces.● Partnered with another developer to design and develop a 15 program suite to automate fuel shipping, leading to 95%+ reduction in shipping incidents. Wrote program to decode/encode data between ExxonMobil and pipeline supplier to automate shipment confirmation and eliminate errors.● Initiated control tuning and performance monitoring tools implemented plant-wide resulting in a $1.8M annual benefit to production optimization and maintenance.● Coordinated the development of a system allocation database using knowledge management tools reducing documentation errors 66%.● Trained operations, maintenance, engineering, and process control teams in various capacities as necessary to effectively and safely complete each project.

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Promoted as one of two technicians supporting 30 safety instrumented systems (Triconex/Trident SIS), 9 compressor controls (Triconex/Trident and Micronet), 33 PLC-based controls (Allen-Bradley SLC/CLX), 106 human machine interfaces (Wonderware and iFix HMI) and engineering workstations, and SCADA management information applications throughout the refinery.● Developed cyber security standards for PLCs and Windows-based computing systems used in 3 refineries, commended by the North America Controls Advisor for performance.● Directed risk analyses to determine industrial control systems (ICS) vulnerabilities and created routine maintenance plans, recommended work practices, Microsoft Windows system images, and management of change practices to close gaps.● Specifically requested by North America Controls Adviser to perform IT and ICS security & controls peer reviews on multiple sites in order to ensure satisfactory external audits.● Conducted 8 field and site acceptance tests for SIS, validated design, construction, and program function, making revisions as needed to complete projects on time.

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Installed, calibrated, and repaired a variety of measurement electrical and pneumatic instruments, control valves, and actuators.● Developed an innovative method to accelerate boiler startup with burner ignition rates above 90%.● Planned maintenance for instrumentation and controls on boilers, air compressors, waste water treatment, and gas turbine systems reducing maintenance backlog by 60%.

Downers Grove, Illinois, Us

Provided on-site installation and service for quality assurance products to support high-speed food and beverage packaging manufacturers. ● Supervised the installation and testing of 4 automated quality inspection and rejection systems for new bottling line, from filler to labeler to final packaging.● Developed site specific maintenance and operations training for 4 customers, presented to 42 personnel to use and maintain inspection and rejection systems.● Collaborated with customer management and engineering teams to ensure proper equipment installation and testing.

Washington, Dc, Us

Maintained integrated voice, video and data circuits in UNIX/NT environment, data processing elements, parabolic antennas, environmental monitoring systems, SCIF intrusion detection systems, and industrial electrical power systems.● Awarded Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Directors Award,and Certificates of Recognition for contributions to the US Navy and National Reconnaissance Office.● Supervised an organization of 70 maintenance and operations personnel providing data to US Intelligence Organizations. ● Led the CMMS maintenance program identifying and resolving more than 2800 critical failures over 3 years and increasing system availability from 96.3% to 99.8%.● Identified cost saving opportunity that reduced the annual operating budget by $240k.● Developed training curriculum, aids and other materials to instruct personnel in division operations, policies, and procedures. ● Promoted ongoing personal and professional development among team members, qualifying 24 technicians in operation and maintenance of multiple systems.● Completed 12-month training program for Networking, PCs, Electrical/Electronics Repair, and Satellite Communications with honors as Class Leader and Honor Graduate.● CLASSIC WIZARD System Maintenance Technician (MIL A-102-0207) NEC 9297

Master Of Science - Ms, Engineering Technology, General

Bachelor'S Degree, Interdisciplinary Studies

Associate Of Science - As, General Studies

Computer Engineering Technology