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Hawthorne, New York, Us

Delivering onsite support for cGMP facilities, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. Involved in select strategic efforts that contribute to Skellig's continued growth in biotech and pharma, while keeping a focus on client success.

Las Vegas, Nevada, Us

Life Science and Pharmaceutical Automation Engineer, in-house contract with Gilead Science Oceanside, CA.Provided engineering support, programming, and troubleshooting for Gilead Science and Kite Pharma Viral Vector site's Building Management System (Insight, Desigo CC), Environmental Monitoring System (FactoryTalk View, FactoryTalk Historian, and SQL Reporting), and DeltaV control system.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:1. DeltaV System Support:• Supported the Pilot Plant and Process Development Labs’ Bioreactor DeltaV system (DeltaV Operate/Live ver.13, 14).• Implemented code changes and conducted tests (graphics, modules, phases, operations, and recipes) for Single-Use Bioreactor skids.2. Automation Preventive Maintenance (PM):• Generated monthly reports as a systems administrator.• Reviewed vendors’ service reports and completed work orders for sitewide BMS and EMS systems.3. Documentation and Specification Development:• Developed, updated, and reviewed User Requirement Specification (URS), Software Design Specification (SDS), Hardware Design Specification (HDS), and other engineering documentation related to automation.4. Quality and Validation Collaboration:• Collaborated with the validation and quality teams to develop, review, and execute Change Control, Quality Event, automation projects commissioning, IOQ protocols, and test forms.• Provided FDA audit support for cell therapies manufacturing automation systems.5. On-the-Floor Troubleshooting:• Worked on the floor troubleshooting and testing the Air Handling Unit (AHU), Water For Injection (WFI), clean utilities, autoclave, and glass washer system with the site maintenance team.

Spring, Texas, Us

Worked as an automation engineer in the Oil and Gas Industry. Experienced with Studio 5000, PlantPAX DCS system for PLC programming, FactoryTalk ME, and Ignition Perspective design.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:1. Max Midstream Storage Terminal SCADA:• Led the creation of master I/O sheets for 2 oil storage facilities with a total of 15 tanks (250,000 bbl each), including truck offloading, PIG launcher/receiver, and pumps.• Set up SCADA host with Ignition 8.1.2 Perspective on Azure Cloud, built UDTs with 3,500 tags and MSSQL metadata instances, and set up OPC-UA connection to DeltaV PK Controllers.• Created UIs based on user requirements, including top-level/detail overview, alarm status, admin tools, reports, and notification pipelines.• Communicated with clients for project status updates, FAT, SOPs, and user documents.2. Valaris Drilling SCADA System:• Upgraded existing SCADA using Ignition 8.0 Perspective for Jack-Up, Drilling ships, and Semi-Submersible platforms data monitoring.• Created UDTs and graphic screens for each drilling equipment, set up remote communication, and completed data validation.3. Water Bridge Solution Salt Water Disposal Commissioning:• Set up Industrial PCs for remote control.• Function tested instruments and control functions for SWD processes, including pump control, level control, and inlet/outlet valves interlock control.• Established communication for VEGA, Rosemount, and Yaskawa VFDs using Modbus protocol.• Created Cause and Effect (C&E) charts for safety function tests.4. P66 Alliance Refinery Prover:• Programmed PlantPAX PLC for flow path control.• Conducted control panel FAT tests and provided onsite commissioning support.5. Amplify Energy Booster Station Onsite Commissioning Support:• Modified ControlLogixPLC program and FactoryTalk ME during commissioning for booster pump control process.• Conducted PID loop tuning, instruments troubleshooting, and start-up test runs to ensure efficient operation.

Livingston, New Jersey, Us

Work for PVC flexible film manufacturer as Process Automation Engineer, my job duty includes:1. Perform daily instrument equipment inspection. Developing maintenance strategies using Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) for Predictive Maintenance (PdM) and Preventive maintenance (PM).2. Manage, maintain, SCADA system (Mitsubishi GOT) and calibration instrument, equipment.3. Collaborate with teams to develop detailed automation control modernization project plans, as AC/DC motors control system, heat exchange system, power distribution system and deliverables within time and cost constraints for exciting machine lines which is processing 3.5 PVC film Ton/Hour.4. Responsible for evaluation of new projects requirements and system capabilities, equipment, instruments selection and procurement.

Houston, Texas, Us

Work for KBR.Inc as an Automation Engineer in the Offshore and Onshore Oil and Gas Industry. My experience at KBR includes Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming, Testing Safety Systems, Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) System Configuration and Upgrade, field commissioning. In addition to my experience, I have also achieved certifications for offshore and onshore safety training, online training, and teamwork skills.

Created Allen-Bradley PLC programs and Wonderware InTouch HMI applications for various projects involving industrial energy process control systems. For example: Steam Boiler Burner Management Systems (BMS) and Combustion Control Systems (CCS), Compressed Natural Gas Fueling Station. Control Panel testing. Calibration of various instruments including Rosemount and Yokogawa HART transmitters.

Lafayette, La, Us

Research topic about fault tolerance control and neural networks control for Dr. Fekih Afef. Thesis topic for Masters degree: A Neural Network’s Based Fault Tolerant Control Design for Aircraft Systems.