Todd Benjamin Email & Phone Number

Tokyo, JP

• Ensure compliance and validated state of all GXP computerized systems in a 21 CFR Part 210 & 211 Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) FDA-regulated environment.
• Lead a team of validation engineers and external validation service contractors supporting computerized system validation (CSV) projects and initiatives.
• Coordinate planning and scheduling of validation activities and deliverables.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Automation Engineering, Technical and Quality functions to determine appropriate validation requirements and strategies for change control qualifications and ensure efficient execution test.
• Provide CSV assessments for change controls.
• Review and pre-approve/post-approve Installation Qualification (IQ) and Operational Qualification (OQ) Process Control System (PCS), Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Building Automation System (BAS).

Tokyo, JP

• Develop and execute Installation Qualification (IQ) and Operational Qualification (OQ) validation protocols for DeltaV DCS and PLC controlled units in a 21 CFR Part 210 & 211 Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Partner with Manufacturing, Automation Engineering, Technical and Quality functions to determine appropriate validation requirements and strategies for change control qualifications and ensure efficient execution test.
• Generate custom test scripts for verification of automation system hardware, software, parameters, sequential logic and batch control system configuration and functionality.
• Interface with internal customers on OPEX and CAPEX technical issues, project timelines and validation support.
• Review and approve executed Process Control System (PCS) and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) protocols for completion, accuracy and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) compliance.
• Draft and approve Validation Project Plans and reports.

Parsippany, NJ, US

• Provided controls engineering support for process development, process improvement and optimization initiatives, new process introductions and R&D / Pilot Plant process scale-ups.
• Interacted with Maintenance & Reliability and Production Management to define instrumentation and control system problems, devise solutions and implement them.
• Analyzed control systems problems utilizing various scientific or engineering mathematical techniques.
• Participated in implementations of new process control systems; performed conversions and upgrades of existing systems.
• Maintained and implemented changes to process recipes utilizing all ISO, MOC and PSM protocols.
• Developed, implemented and refined control strategies which improved plant safety, profitability and efficiency. Identified and eliminated non-value added operations.

Parsippany, NJ, US

• Supplied controls engineering support as the technical lead and contractor liaison for a $3,200,000 Provox-to-DeltaV control system and Biles AIM-to-OSI PI process historian upgrade project.
• Provided ownership, maintenance and administration of 106 control system recipes and procedures for a multi-step, multi-line high performance pigment batch manufacturing operation.
• Responsible for the issuance and implementation of permanent and temporary process changes.
• Identified and addressed numerous spin flash dryer operational issues, delivering >$400,000/year in production savings
• Worked with R&D and production on process improvement initiatives, new process development and Pilot Plant scale-up.
• Key contributor to a lean manufacturing Barrelling Report System project for the delivery of $168,000/year in labor savings through the creation of an electronic database for generation, storage and communication of.

Parsippany, NJ, US

• Provided ownership, maintenance and administration of control system recipes and procedures for a multi-step, multi-line high performance pigment batch manufacturing operation.
• Responsible for the issuance and implementation of permanent and temporary process changes.
• Worked with R&D and production on process improvement initiatives, new process development and Pilot Plant scale-up.

Corning, New York, US

• Supplied significant process development and key controls engineering support in a $1,000,000 new product initiative.
• Performed HMI modifications for the controls portion of a $79,000 Mass Flow Controller calibration project.
• Provided 24/7 instrumentation and controls engineering support for the plant manufacturing process.
• Furnished technical, career and soft skills coaching to 2 fellow Technical Support Team associates.
• Provided electrical support for the setup, start-up and debug of an experimental furnace.

Corning, New York, US

• Led and successfully completed a $100,000 equipment failure cost reduction project.
• Provided 24/7 instrumentation and controls engineering support for the plant manufacturing process.
• Directed and successfully accomplished a $20,000 furnace temperature data acquisition system project.
• Provided ownership of and calibration engineering support for electrical calibrations.
• Oversaw and successfully implemented a $10,000 project to expand Uninterruptable Power System capacity in an IT server room.

Corning, New York, US

• Provided ownership and leadership of plant calibration system.
• Defined and implemented action plans to assist the plant with the achievement of ISO 9002 registration.
• Identified and purchased calibration standards needed for performing in-house calibrations.
• Wrote calibration procedures and provided training to 6 electricians and 1 calibration technician.
• Facilitated the assimilation of over 1500 instruments into the calibration system.

Corning, New York, US

• Managed and successfully completed the instrumentation and controls portion of a $180,000 kiln rebuild project.
• Led and participated in the writing of an internal company reference document on the subject of flow measurement.
• Performed instrument evaluation and testing.
• Programmed and setup data acquisition systems for process variable information collection.
• Calibrated, repaired and setup temperature, pressure, level, flow and position instrumentation.

Corning, New York, US

• Installed, troubleshot, maintained and calibrated electrical instrumentation & controls equipment.

Corning, New York, US

• Installed, troubleshot, maintained and calibrated electrical instrumentation & controls equipment.

Bachelor’S Degree, Computer Science

Associate’S Degree, Electrical Technology

High School, Math / Science