Michael Kinzel, P.E., Ceng, Pmp Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States

Project lead for Subsea Production Systems (SPS) and technical authority for Subsea Production Control Systems (SPCS). Additionally responsible for automation and digitalization projects for offshore platforms and subsea assets.Activities included:- Designed the Subsea Distribution System (SDS) to support new Subsea Production Systems (SPS) and tie-backs to existing facilities.- Designed, managed, and approved programming, testing, installation, and commissioning of control system updates for new subsea production infrastructure.- Led, collaborated with operations, and implemented continuous improvements to asset control systems for increased operational efficiency, reduced downtime, and incorporated updated operational philosophies based on field failures and changing production conditions.- Managed all field Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&ID), hydraulic schematics, electrical schematics, electrical loop diagrams, etc.- Managed all shutdown sequences / Cause and Effects (SAFE Chart) and operational interlocks.- Continually improved and automated the company’s Subsea Leak Detection (SSLD) systems across all assets.- Upgraded obsolete control systems with new control systems conforming to industry best practice, regulatory and safety requirements, and operational philosophies.

Houston, Tx

Project lead for Subsea Production Systems (SPS) and technical authority for Subsea Production Control Systems (SPCS). Responsible for support of daily operations for offshore production platforms:- Designed the Subsea Distribution System (SDS) to support new Subsea Production Systems (SPS) and tie-backs to existing facilities. Design utilized company owned equipment where possible.- Created all field Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&ID), hydraulic schematics, electrical schematics, electrical loop diagrams, etc.- Created all shutdown sequences / Cause and Effects (SAFE Chart) and operational interlocks.- Led collaboration, creation, and implementation of the company’s Subsea Leak Detection (SSLD) philosophy, Standard Operational Procedures (SOP), and advanced detection methodologies for each deepwater asset.- Analyzed field failures of Production Choke Valves (PCV), Interval Control Valves (ICV), and Surface Controlled Subsurface Safety Valves (SCSSV) to determine the failure mode, operational mitigations, and then applied the lessons learned to current projects.- Reviewed and approved the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation (EPCI) contractor’s design, manufacturing, testing, and installation packages.- Provided continuous and ongoing technical support to operations. Support included how to tune a system, respond to field failures, respond to abnormal process conditions, etc.- Managed each platform’s Main Automation Contractor (MAC).

Houston, Texas Area

Lead Control and Automation Systems Engineer (Hardware and Software): Responsible for all technical aspects of hardware and software design and delivery; instrumentation, controls, and automation for the Production Control System (PCS); and integration with the topside process control and safety systems (DCS, MCC, ESD System, etc.). - Analyzed, reviewed, and approved the Hardware and Control System supplier design package. Technical responsibility additionally included hydraulic and chemical injection distribution systems.- Identified, rationalized, and specified device and instrument interlocks based on identified production, process, and operational requirements.- Created operational shutdown sequences based upon Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP), Hazard Identification Analysis (HAZID), equipment capabilities and limitations, and project requirements.- Reviewed and identified scope gaps between delivered hardware and software, test equipment, and system requirements.- Identified code breaks and pressure rating differences within the production system, hydraulic and chemical injection systems, and major components and equipment packages.- Ensured Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) input/output (I/O) schedules matched equipment package interface and instrumentation ranges.- Identified, rationalized, and recommended production and process instrumentation set points, alarms, and trips.- Published Technical Notes (TN) and decision support/white papers to help guide and educate the operator in production system operability and control system design capabilities and limitations.- Reviewed, approved, and supported first article Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of various software, hardware, and skid packages to ensure testing activities adequately addressed project requirements.- Reviewed, approved, and supported Extended Factory Acceptance Testing (EFAT) / Factory Integration Testing (FIT) and integration testing of the automation system.

Houston, Texas

Engineering Manager for a 30+ engineering department for Production Control and Automation Systems. Responsible for the engineering department technical delivery and execution of >$35 MM annual sales. - Coached, mentored, trained, and managed engineering staff (22+ engineers and 7+ designers).- Effectively engaged Human Resources (HR), Quality Assurance (QA), Production Assembly, Procurement, Service/Aftermarket, Finance, and Project Management (PM) to facilitate daily operations and project execution.- Standardized and improved material and coating specifications.- Standardized and improved quality specifications and preservation, storage, shipping, handling, and transportation manuals.- Led and created welding requirements and Non Destructive Examination (NDE) specifications for structural and pressure containing applications.- Led and created design templates for classical calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA). Classical calculations addressed Cathodic Protection (CP), foundation sizing, pad eye & sling sizing, hydraulic reservoir sizing, accumulator sizing, pump/motor sizing, relief valve sizing, etc.- Led and implemented Design Reviews (DR) for hardware, software, and systems integration for hydraulic systems, chemical injection systems, electrical power distribution systems, and control/automation systems.- Led and created Best Practices (BP) for lifted and lifting equipment, pressure design and testing, electrical testing and safety, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), MRP/ERP part formatting, safety signs and labels, etc.- Led continuous improvement of engineering workflow, project execution, and product development.

London, United Kingdom

Principal Engineer for Design Process and Work Product Standardization: Control/Automation and Systems Engineer for internal product design and work process standardization. Analyzed workflow and project engineering deliverables in order to identify optimal and relational activities required for project execution.- Created engineering work process maps and design templates for typical project deliverables.- Created classical calculation design templates for tubing, pipework, and electrical power distribution.- Created internal user guide and design template for dynamic hydraulic simulations and system response.- Performed Project Manager (PM) duties, as required.Principal Engineer for Front End Engineering Design (FEED) Studies: Responsible for engineering activities related to control/automation systems, electrohydraulic distribution systems, umbilicals, and tie-in/connection systems. Additional duties included analysis and verification of the hydraulic supply, electrical power, chemical injection, and communication network systems.- Performed concept validation of preliminary power analysis, hydraulic response times, tubing sizes, and instrumentation selection.- Performed detail engineering activities on hydraulic system design, chemical injection system design, power distribution, and communication network layouts.- Created system Design Reports, specifications, and Material Take-Off (MTO) schedules for system definition and tendering purposes.- Created system, subsystem, and component schematics and loop diagrams.

Houston, Texas

Responsible for engineering activities related to design and installation of the electrohydraulic control and distribution systems. Products included multiplexed electrohydraulic control modules, termination and electrical/hydraulic distribution manifolds, subsea foundations, and process instrumentation.- Performed gap analysis between existing project design specifications and current industry standards and company requirements.- Created system level Basis of Design (BOD), Statement of Requirements (SOR), and Decision Support Papers (DSP).- Created subsystem and component Functional Design Specifications (FDS).- Created system level interconnect diagrams, schematics, loop diagrams, and P&ID(s).- Published Master Equipment Lists (MEL) and Master Document Registers (MDR) to support procurement activities.- Performed detail design pipe and tube sizing, chemical injection flow rate analysis, and venturi flow meter redesign.

Houston, Texas Area

Product Line and Lead Engineer for Offshore/Subsea Control and Automation Systems: Product/project responsible engineer and technical lead for all Installation and Workover Control System (IWOCS) projects, tenders, and product improvements. Managed all technical interfaces with external contracts and internal departments and business units.- Performed accumulator and pump/motor sizing and selection, hydraulic reservoir sizing, and winch/umbilical reel system selection.- Performed installation, stack-up, and operability analysis for offshore/subsea equipment.- Standardized equipment, interface, schematic, and scope layout drawings.- Performed product qualification to include Scope of Work (SOW) definition, service support and facility costing, and testing execution.- Verified instrumentation selection, Input/Output (I/O) schedules, and Data Allocation Tables (DAT).- Ensured hazardous area/zone requirements were achieved.Project Engineer and Technical Lead for Electrohydraulic Distribution and Connection Systems: Responsible for the design, analysis, assembly, testing, and all supporting technical documentation for various projects involving offshore and subsea electrohydraulic control and distribution systems. Projects ranged from equipment detail design to full system supply and integration. Project execution ensured that projects met client specifications, industry standards, performance requirements, cost, and schedule.- Identified minimum and maximum operational boundaries for the hydraulic and electrical power systems.- Performed, checked, and approved equipment package analysis and classical calculations for gravity based foundation sizing, Cathodic Protection (CP) sizing, and structural design for dynamic lifting.- Designed fluid power systems and pressure vessels.- Created Bills of Material (BOM) and uploaded to the ERP/MRP System.

Houston, Texas Area

Project Engineer: Responsibilities included designing, testing, and implementing new designs and running changes to the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) and various weapon platforms. Provided engineering review, analysis, and technical direction to ensure new designs were safe, cost effective, producible, reliable, and human engineered to meet user requirements. Projects included Value Engineering (VE) activities, composite cargo framing, subframe weight reduction, pneumatic system upgrades, ballistic protection, and cab up-armor retrofits.- Performed Computer Aided Design (CAD) 3D solid modeling.- Performed Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and classical calculation methods to support design changes.- Reviewed supplier drawings to ensure design specification and contract compliance.- Evaluated requests to revise the existing design to improve manufacturability.- Created Bills of Material (BOM) for upload into the ERP/MRP system.- Ensured Configuration Management (CM) could cut-in all changes without degrading production through-put.Reliability Engineer: Performed failure analysis of test vehicles, reliability modeling of new vehicle designs, and analyzed engineering design changes. Projects included a Load Handling System (LHS), power train qualification, and a Heavy Tactical Vehicle prototype.- Responded to high visibility field failures to determine the root cause of failure and the implication of component failure to the total vehicle system.- Performed statistical reliability modeling, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Maintainability Analysis.System Safety Engineer: Evaluated known, suspected, or perceived hazards associated with tactical vehicle and/or weapon platform design. Projects included the FMTV A1 Rebuy, High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), and the Mongoose Mine-Clearing Trailer.- Additional activities included Human Factor Engineering (HFE) analysis and evaluation.

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Served in the U.S. Army Field Artillery on Active Duty in several positions, all with a self-propelled artillery battalion (1997 - 2000). Additional responsibilities included:- Led, coached, and mentored 100+ soldiers as a Platoon Leader (PL) and Executive Officer (XO).- Managed the preventative maintenance program for a 20+ vehicle battery; ensured maintenance activities were performed, spares stocked, and all equipment was combat ready.- Managed the battery’s facility and equipment supplies to include the equipment transition (changeover) from the M109A5 to the M109A6. Total property was valued in excess of $15 MM.- Served as the Safety Officer for all occupational (OSHA); operational (risk-based); and facility Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) issues.Furthered service as a Reserve Force Officer (RFO) in the Selective Service System (2003 - 2009). Additional responsibilities included:- Recruited and trained approximately 200 Local Board Members (LBM).- Maintained readiness of four local Area Offices (AO) in the greater Houston area.

Bachelor Of Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Activities and Societies: Corps of Cadets (Company A-1), Parsons Mounted Cavalry (PMC), Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)Distinguished.

Master, Business Administration

Business Administration, Strategic Major. Curriculum covered accounting, finance, economics, marketing, operations, and management.

Master Of Science, Systems And Engineering Management

Master of Science received from the Industrial Engineering Department with emphasis in Quality Management Systems (QMS) with extensive.

Master Of Engineering, Engineering

Interdisciplinary Master of Engineering (M.E.) degree with emphasis in computer and electrical engineering.

Master Of Science, Computer Science

Master of Science in Computer Science, with emphasis in Information Systems.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Technology Management, Digital Communication Systems

Activities and Societies: In progress. Research interests in Digital Twin technology and Industrial Control System cybersecurity.