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Experience gained relevant to future positions during this brief tenure include OPC DA, Cogent Datahub, Postgres SQL, Gamma scripting, LInux Docker/Portainer, and secure one-way communication. Other aspects were APC-related and/or proprietary.

Ignition 8 project implementation and Honeywell Experion support on a network of Gulf of Mexico offshore platforms.

Development of Ignition 8 tag management tool.

Extraction of history configuration from customer-provided DeltaV FHX files for purpose of verifying what is and could be historized.

Honeywell Experion DCS configuration for a Corpus Christi-area gas fractionation plant which included extensive use of bulk configuration tools and sequential function chart development.During the Pandemic slowdown and post-layoff, I trained on physical and emulated Rockwell RSLogix, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk, and Ignition SCADA with Gold Certification achieved on 8/31/2020.

Development of SIS specvification, Instrument Index, and P&ID's for the ExxonMobil Joliet Refinery project.Development of Control Narratives, DCS I/O assignments, and Cause and Effect drawings for the Invista Victoria project.

Emerson DeltaV configuration for the Nalco Champion Fresno Chemical Plant, which included complex reverse-engineering from minimally-documented existing control system databases. Core responsibility was development of an 8000-point Access Database for class-based control modules.Honeywell Experion and TPS/HPM configuration for the Tesoro/Andeavor Salt Lake City refinery WGS (Wet Gas Scrubber unit). Re-configuration of Honeywell EPLCG points in support of PLC upgrades at the Energy Transfer King Ranch Gas Plant.Development of SIS cause and effect diagrams, I/O lists, process flow diagrams, functional narratives, and datasheets for the Chevron OASIS project.

Serious hobby photographer specializing in natural light and outdoor portraits and fine art. At this time I don't charge for my work and consider it to be confidence-building social recreation in much the same manner as Golf, hunting, fishing, etc.are for many. I'm the Organizer of a 1000+ member photography Meetup group and am an active member in several others. See the Volunteer section for more information as to how this benefits the community. Finally, a side benefit of hiring me for Control Systems Engineering position would be also getting a company event photographer, a role I've taken on often during my tenure with TAG and Emerson.Hardware: Nikon DSLR, on and off-camera flash, strobe studio lighting, modifiers, and wireless triggers, PC building, upgrading, networking, and hard drive backup schemes. Photo editing software: Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, and Bridge, Photoshop plugins Imagenomic Portraiture and NIK Collection.Website design software: Adobe Dreamweaver and Muse.At this time this is strictly for fulfillment, socializing, and networking with no plans of generating income.

SASOL UO&I:•Configuration and testing of PCSD-based Control Modules and graphicsTesting of communications between Profibus DP card and Siemens MCC Testing of communications between Ethernet I/O card and ABB MCC Configuration of improved Control Modules for above MCC communication testing Configuration of Ethernet I/O Control Modules for an instrument air dryer unitValero Port Arthur GFU Upgrade: HPM point configuration for GFU units (Honeywell Hiway CB/PIU conversionFHR PA 2015 TA assistance: Details soonLyondellBasel POSM II:Configuration and testing of PCSD-based Control Modules and graphicsConfiguration of VIM Ethernet Control Modules for a PO/SM unit FAT, SAT, and startup support for a PO/SM unit (Rosemount RS3 conversion) TPC Group Woodward iFAT:Configuration of VIM Ethernet Control Modules for petrochemical plant gas turbines SI Group Freeport: Details soonMotiva PAR leak detection: Details soonMotiva Norco RCCU Triconex Upgrade 2013:Supervision of Honeywell TPS Safety Manager point configuration and graphics development associated with refinery Triconex safety system and turbo machinery control system upgrades. Valero PA HCU 2011-2012Point configuration and complex control strategy development for a Honeywell Experian PKS C300 system for new Hydrocracker and Saturated Gas Recovery units.Continued in the "Earlier experience (2008 to 2010)" document below.

Western Refining Gallup, NM Refinery: Heater Shutdown System Reliability Upgrade:Point configuration and graphics, loop testing, and cutover support on a Honeywell TPS systems with Native Window graphics for an HPM-based 3-heater shutdown system.Western Refining El Paso Refinery: Cracked Gas Hydrotreater Project:Configuration database development and P&ID review for the cracked gas hydrotreater project.Motiva Enterprises Port Arthur, Convent, and Norco Refineries: Various Plant Projects: Point configuration and graphics, factory testing, loop testing, and startup support on Honeywell TPS systems with GUS and Native Window graphics for various grassroots and modernization projects, including boiler low NOX upgrades, flare gas recovery, FCCU modernization, Alky unit modernization, wastewater treatment, and SRU performance control upgrades. Work included both HPM-based control and SMM-based Triconex operator interfaces Valero Houston and Texas City Refineries: Various Support Projects: Point configuration and graphics for various plant support projects. Work included both HPM-based control and SMM-based FSC operator interfaces.Bambeck Systems Incorporated: Heater CO Control implementation at Various Client Sites:Configuration and graphics for heater CO control strategies on Honeywell HPM and Data Hiway systems.Navajo Refining Artesia, NM Refinery: Boiler control reliability improvement:Configuration verification and upgrade of boiler controls on a Honeywell TPS system.City of Houston 69th Street Wastewater plant: DCS system decommissioning:Configuration documentation and decommissioning of a Honeywell Data Hiway/CLM system in preparation for cutover to a new control system.Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation Hodge, LA Mill: DCS system decommissioning:Configuration and Native Window graphics verification for upgraded boiler environmental controls on a Honeywell TPS system

Point configuration and graphics, loop testing, and startup support on Honeywell TPS systems with Native Window graphics for a new Distillate Hydrotreater unit.

Configuration of a Honeywell CLM programming to transfer data via Quantum PLC to a central facility.

Point configuration and graphics, loop testing, and startup support on Honeywell TPS system with Native Window graphics which replaced existing ABB MOD300 and Advant systems for Ethylene, Benzene, and Cumene units.

Complex control loop, logic, and configuration database development for a TDC/GUS 7 HPM system, 2 EPLCG’s, and FSC interface for grassroots delayed coker, hydrocracker, and sulfur recovery units. Developed a Visio-based graphical documentation standard for complex control loops and logic. Supervised subcontractors’ loop testing personnel and was responsible for engineering contractor’s approval of loop folders.

Complex control loop, logic, and CL sequence design, configuration, and startup support for a TDC/GUS 3 HPM system and Triconex interface for an upgraded gas phase HDPE plant and new batch catalyst activator. Developed and implemented a Visio-based graphical documentation standard for complex control loops and logic, and text documentation for CL sequences.This remains one of my most technically challenging assignments to date.

Smart transmitter specification and MMI graphics design for a BP oil and gas processing platform on the Alaskan North Slope.Configuration of a DCS upgrade package for a COASTAL refinery expansion in Aruba.DCS configuration database development and complex control loop definition for a UNOCAL offshore oil and gas processing platform in Thailand.

LYONDELL PETROCHEMICAL COMPANY – Channelview, Texas Hardware design, procurement, documentation, configuration, and startup support for a 21 LCN Node, 2 UCN, 5 HPM TDC3000 GUS system for a C4/C5/MTBE unit instrumentation upgrade. Hardware design, procurement, documentation, configuration, and startup support for a 63 LCN Node, 3 UCN, 13 APM/HPM TDC3000 system and EPLCG for an Olefins plant instrumentation upgrade.ELF ATOCHEM – Houston, Texas Hardware design, procurement, documentation, configuration, and Engineering sub-contractor coordination for a 4 APM TDC3000 system for a Mercaptan plant instrumentation upgrade.UNION CARBIDE – Taft, Louisiana Hardware design, procurement, and Engineering contractor coordination for a 2 UCN, 7 APM TDC3000 system for a grassroots Butanol plant. Various clients Procurement and Applications Engineering coordination for a SCAN3000 PC-based control systems upgrade for a Cement plant TDC2000 system. Procurement and documentation for TDC3000 and SCAN3000 system upgrades and additions.

Bailey INFI 90 DCS configuration

SONOTRACH – Bethoia, Algeria Developed instrument datasheets, technical specifications, and requisitions for a LNG plant revamp from outdated hand written forms, which resulted in standardized, up-to-date documents suitable for vendor bidding.PHILLIPS PETROLEUM COMPANY – Pasadena, Texas Configuration and factory acceptance testing a Honeywell TDC3000 PM system for an HDPE/LDPE plant.QUANTUM CHEMICAL COMPANY – Deer Park, Texas Configuration, factory acceptance testing, documentation and start-up support of a Moore Products Mycro II system for a grassroots ethylene plant.VARIOUS CUSTOMERSDeveloped instrumentation cost estimate for an ammonia plant proposal in order to accurately determine costs.Developed instrument index, preliminary datasheets, and emergency shutdown logic for an experimental coal gasification reactor, in order to define instrumentation and control requirements.Developed configuration documents for a Honeywell TDC3000 AMC system, in order to convey requirements to Honeywell personnel charged with the configuration.Reviewed configuration and observed operation of a Honeywell TDC2000 system in an Iraqi ammonia plant in order to ensure project management that system start-up was proceeding satisfactorily. Made suggestions for improvement of operating procedure.Sized control valves and flow elements, selected instruments and prepared requisitions for a MTBE plant revamp in order to define instrumentation requirements.Developed instrument index for an ammonia plant revamp in order to define instrumentation requirements. Evaluated DCS systems, which aided the client in making an informed selection.

Served on a project team that implemented Honeywell TDC3000 batch sequence control in three pneumatically controlled oil additive plants, realizing product quality and production rate improvement goals.Developed software on a Data General MV10000 system to allow viewing of process graphics in plant offices and automatic report printing, which enabled management to accurately monitor process operations.Configured the Honeywell TDC3000 system for a new 14 component oil additive blending unit, which realized product quality and production rate improvement goals.Coordinated the implementation of a four plant laboratory information system on a Data General MV20000 system, facilitating communication of needs between plant users and the information systems group responsible for the software.Developed programs for operating unit data entry on the plant's HP3000 computer, which resulted in the replacement of handwritten forms with CRT data entry, automatic report printing, and versatile historical data retrieval.Developed database programs on the plant's HP3000 computer for laboratory information, order processing, equipment catalog, work sampling, and report transmission, which replaced earlier, less reliable programs or handwritten forms.Served as assistant system manager for the plant's HP3000 and MV20000 systems, contributing to improved operations.Upgraded existing programs which simulated ethylene glycol reactors, improving execution speed and flexibility.