Formed in June 2009 RELeonard LLC serves customers by providing process control / factory automation consulting to businesses seeking to streamline equipment operations and maintenance through better controls integration and strategies.

Lead engineer responsible for control system planning and design, cost estimating, efficiency tuning, facility engineer training, and start-up commissioning of plant automation systems. Directed new plant automation development and planning, PLC and fieldbus architecture design, programming, checkout, commissioning and startup for major projects and new plant facilities in the United States, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Thailand, Taiwan, and Korea. Implemented large scale SCADA system designs with uniquely integrated PLC device class objects and OPC communications. Implemented control strategies and oversaw changes for process improvement and process layout for projects. Provided advanced technical support for Plant Process Control Engineers and Production and Maintenance Departments at all Omya calcium carbonate plants in the Americas and Asia.

Worked closely with client and architect as electrical project engineer and project manager with experience in energy analysis, life safety, lighting design, power distribution design, emergency power systems, and fire alarm systems in schools, offices, as well as commercial and industrial buildings

Defined requirements prior to design for least-cost equipment specifications. Developed P&ID process schematics, operator control stations, wiring diagrams, site plans, and specifications for bidding/construction. Reviewed contractor shop drawings for compliance with plans and specifications. Inspected contractor installations and performed field calibrations and tuning. Programmed distributed control systems involving redundant hot-backup processors/LANs. Developed SCADA configurations—providing animated graphics on computers for status and alarm management.