SR. Automation Engineer

Part of a team developing both Clean Coal Gasification and Power Generation technologies.  Designing the gasification process package, process and instrumentation, and design reviews with EPC.  Took part in CRS, ASR design, and RFI reviews.  Converting low value-residuals into higher value products, including power, steam, hydrogen, and basic chemicals.  A process that produces mixtures of hydrogen and carbon monoxide (Synthesis Gas or Syngas) from carbon-based feedstock, such as coal, petroleum, coke and heavy oils.

SR. Application Engineer

EMS Houston Operations for Electrical and Automation Control Design projects for multiple metering, Compressor Stations, and Plant facilities.  Develop Instrument Specifications and Design.  Develop and supported projects for new customers in new markets (Alternative Energy, Chemical, Refining, etc.).  Developing a Draft Business/Concept Plan, for funding new projects.

SR. Application Engineer

Originally applied for a Director of Instrumentation and Sales for the US and Canada.  The company and myself were uncertain about how much travel would be involved, so we mutually agreed to a six month contract for both parties to determine if this would work out. The following is the list of deliverables agreed upon in the contract.  Prepare and develop a sales plan for customers with process automation applications to include the following components:

(1)      Conduct product analysis, including examination of how R. STAHL’s instrumentation and electrical products can help these customers;

(2)      Identify strengths and weaknesses of R. STAHL’s instrumentation product portfolio;

(3)      Identify target industry groups; (4) identify key areas, with the highest density of key customers;

(5)      Identify the top 30 target key contacts and introduce R. STAHL to ten (10) of these target key contacts;

(6)      Examine and analyze R. STAHL’s existing customer base and make recommendations for strengthening this customer base;

(7)      Work with R. STAHL AG (German parent company of R. STAHL) to extend its DCS partnership in the United States by identifying key contacts within Foxboro, Yokogawa and Emerson LBPs and promote R. STAHL’s products and services to identify projects and further business opportunities, and follow R. STAHL AG’s extension of DCS relationships;

(8)      Prepare a presentation of this process automation applications sales plan;

(9)      Create sales presentations to execute this process automation applications sales plan;

(10)    Provide a monthly progress report on accomplishments of the above listed objectives.

Additionally, performed Applications resolutions for customers.

Maetrics, LLC/Boston Scientific, Glens Falls, NY May 2006 to Nov 2006

SR. Automation/Computer Integration Engineer

Developed and Executed IQPs, IQP Reports for Medical Device systems using a Risk Base approach to bring Boston Scientific into FDA compliance.

Stelex/Allergan, Waco, TX Apr 2005 to Apr 2006

Sr. Automation/Computer Integration Engineer

Developed IOQ, Summary Reports, and Execution of Protocols.  Performed Corporate CSV Risk/Gap/Validation Assessments on all the systems at Allergan, Waco facility, for compliance with GAMP and 21 CFR Part 11, for a company wide project.

Serentec/Biogen IDEC, Oceanside, CA (Contract) Oct 2004 to Feb 2005

Sr. Automation/Computer Integration Engineer

Biogen Idec has developed TYSABRI® (natalizumab) in partnership with Elan Corporation plc for multiple sclerosis and RITUXAN® and is in partnership with Genentech and F. Hoffman-LaRoche, for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other cancer indications.  TYSABRI is also used for the treatment of Crohn’s disease.  The new facility is for the research, development and manufacture of products for a variety of key medical needs in the areas of Oncology, Neurology, Dermatology and Rheumatology.

• Performed Computer and Automation Validation of Siemens’ APOGEE® BMS for new Biogen IDEC manufacturing facility.
• Developed IOQ and Summary Reports for the validation and execution of Protocols.
• Developed Risk Assessments and protocols for the software validation of the DeltaV system for Manufacturing.

NER / ELI LILLY, Indianapolis, IN (Contract) Mar 2003 to Apr 2004

Sr. Automation/Computer Integration Engineer

• Performed computer and automation development of DeltaV systems for a HEMOTOLOGY project for Lilly Pharmaceutical, Puerto Rico.
• Developed DeltaV program, using NT OS and Graphical displays from Design specifications, requirements and protocols for computer / automated control systems, for Utilities and Batch Control.
• Computer Systems Validation (CSV)
• Developed Design and Test Case documents for facility, equipment, utility qualifications; computer system validation, and Clean-In-Place (CIP), in compliance with cGMP
• · Tested programs and systems to Lilly Design, and Requirements, for FDA and cGMP compliance.

OXFORD Intl. / ELI LILLY, Indianapolis, IN (Contract) Mar 2002 to Dec 2002

Sr. Automation/Computer Validation Engineer

• Performed reengineering of computer and automation validation work for Lilly Pharmaceutical and Research facilities, for the development and manufacture pharmaceutical product in the Pilot Plant.
• Developed specifications, protocols and executed Design, User, Functional, IQ / OQ / PQ protocols for computer / automated control systems and databases.
• · Performed audits and 21 CFR part 11 GAP assessments.
• · Preliminary setup for Validation of all Metasys HVAC control systems (eight buildings) at Lilly LTC.

PROGRESSIVE VALIDATIONS, Indianapolis, IN (Contract) Dec 2000 Feb 2002

Sr. Automation / Computer Validation Specialist

• Performed computer and automation validation work for BioPort Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology facilities, for the development and manufacture of the Anthrax Vaccine for the Department of Defense (DoD) and other OTC medical products.
• Developed User, Functional, and Design specifications and protocols for computer / automated control systems and databases.
• Computer Systems Validation (CSV)
• Developed and executed IQ / OQ / PQ protocols for Visibar and Fourth Shift (SAP Engine) databases and systems.
• Performed audits and 21 CFR part 11 gap assessments.
• Performed Re-Engineering of Legacy Systems

PROCESS TECHNICAL SERVICES, Houston, Texas (Contract) Aug 2000 to Dec 2000

Control System, Validation Specialist

• Part of a team, selected to upgrade, perform startup and commissioning the Iversol (ASI) manufacturing Unit, at the Mallinckrodt Pharmaceutical Company.
• Responsible validation programs for facility, equipment, utility qualifications; computer system validation, and Clean-In-Place (CIP), in compliance with cGMP
• Prepared the IQ and OQ documentation, commissioning the new DeltaV control system, using NT OS and instrumentation, to make sure all were in compliance to the drawings, operation requirements, and Mallinckrodt standards.
• Verification included, Computer Systems Validation (CSV), verification of the DeltaV Screens, program and operation; installation of all instrumentation, electrical and mechanical systems.

M/D TOTCO, Cedar Park, TX (Fulltime) 1998 – 1999

Associate Project Manager; Senior Systems/Application Engineer

• Reviewed physical design, software design and existing processes with clients to reduce cost across multiple projects.
• · Implemented improved process which resulted in 20% cost reduction.
• · Counseled R&D group into a standardized process and corrected outstanding design issues.
• · Supported multiple projects, modifying the electrical design for power distribution, controls and PLC (Siemens S5 and S7 systems) installation.
• · Simplified process to reduce zone rating requirements, by using Bartec Remote I/O systems.
• · Responsible for designing and defining system requirements for complex customer systems and/or preparing studies and analyzing existing systems.
• · Determined system specifications, input/output processes and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility and design modules, coordinate design of subsystems, and integration of total V-ICIS^TM system.
• · Identified, analyze and resolve program support deficiencies, then develop and recommend corrective actions
• · Performed System and Software verification on chair circuits for Startup, Validation, Reverification and Zone certification.

SMC MCEVER ENGINEERING, INC., Houston, TX (Fulltime) 1997 – 1998

Senior Instrument Engineer

• · Designed and defined system requirements for complex customer systems and/or preparing studies and analyzing existing systems.
• · Determined system specifications, input/output processes and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility and design modules, coordinate design of subsystems, and integration of total system.
• Identified, analyze and resolve program support deficiencies, then develop and recommend corrective actions
• Designed and prepared specifications and budgets for projects.
• Evaluated vendors, materials and products.
• Wrote specifications for plant control systems, utilizing OPC and Hart compatibility.
• Coordinated meetings with client and subcontractors.
• Designed a Control Room to control four complete plant operations from a single room (up to 450 miles apart), utilizing a Rosemount Delta V, using NT OS (2500 + point system, per plant) control system, with Ethernet and fiber optic networks/links and complete real time video, sound and data capability, between sites, for batch separation of Glycol, Feed Stock and byproducts.
• Incorporated (per site X 4) a 100+ computer/digital phone network and 60+ full time video/data communications and  monitoring system.
• Additionally, designed two (2) Analytical labs for research and FDA Certification.
• Evaluated and selected all software to be used for plant operation and control.

CLARK, RICHARDSON & BISKUP ENGINEERING, INC., Kansas City, Missouri (Contract)

Senior Control Systems Verification Engineer 1996 – 1997

• Performed System and Software verification for Bio-Medical clients in the Pharmaceutical industry for Startup, Validation, Reverification and Training for FDA certification.
• Wrote and executed protocols for Bio-medical products and services.
• Collected and reviewed data and prepared final summary reports.
• Conducted Software Walk-Through documentation, and preparation of protocols
• (IQ/OQ/PQ’s for Automation).
• · Qualification of a Johnson “Metasys” Control System, which monitors and controls operational parameters for the Solid Dosage Products expansion area HVAC system, in addition to (11) eleven other independent AHU’s, throughout the manufacturing facility.  The complete network bus system was composed of an N1 LAN, N2 Bus connected to the Master PC Workstation, and individual Network Control Unit (NCU) control panels, associated with specific air handling and chiller units.

TRI/MONTELL, Bayport, TX (Contract) 1995 – 1996

Senior Technical Engineering Consultant/Writer

• · Developed the Mechanical Integrity procedures (Administrative, Mechanical, and Maintenance) for ISO 9000/OSHA qualifications and certification, for the Montell Polyethylene Plant, Bayport, Texas.
• · Performed Software verification and rewrote the operational procedures for the Toolroom and Storeroom computer programs.  Most Plant Units were controlled by Honeywell TDC 2000/3000 DCS systems.

BROWN & ROOT (THAILAND) LTD., Bangkok, Thailand (Contract) 1995

Senior SCADA Controls Engineer

• Audited SCADA system consisting of three 486/33 computers using RMXII/III operating system w/XENIX, linked by an Ethernet and an AEG 350 PLC using Dolog language.
• Diagnosed existing problems with the German AEG SCADA/PLC Control System, operating the pipeline.
• Performed Software verification and troubleshooting to isolate the problems causing constant system crashes and coordinated with AEG representative to convert the system to 90% English (MAX).
• Wrote Preventative Maintenance/Training/Troubleshooting procedures, using MS Office software.

NDE QUALITY SYSTEMS, INC., Houston, TX (Contract) 1994

QC Consultant

• Advised and inspected pre-setup procedures, facilities and products of (ATAB) American Trade-a-Bus manufacturing facility in Sealy, Texas.
• Inspected, Instructed and Consulted to assure ATAB’s manufacturing procedures conformed to DOD standards and specifications.

McCARTHY WESTERN CONSTRUCTORS, Austin, TX (Fulltime) 1994

Project Superintendent

• Managed the construction and installation, and controlled budgets across all control systems for a $250M+, 95,000 sq. ft. Clean Room, Chip and Disk manufacturing facility at the Motorola MOS-13.
• The FMCS was comprised of the DCS (Fisher Provox), which utilized a number of Allen-Bradley PLC-5, VAX system, Modicon Modbus and a variety of instrumentation normally used in Industrial/Commercial related Facilities.
• Interfaced with the Subcontractors; reviewing/rewriting the specifications; instructing other Engineers in the operation and inspection of all the Instrumentation involved in the FMCS; reviewing/commenting on the P & ID’s and other related drawings; Cost/Scheduling analysis and management of the FMCS portion of the project.
• Evaluated and selected all software to be used for facility operation and control.

TITAN POLYETHYLENE, Pasir Gudang, Malaysia (Contract) 1993

Plant Engineer (I/E Coordinator, Startup Supervisor)

• Oversaw the maintenance and improvements of the Bailey (Japanese) iNFI90 DCS, (16+) PLCs, marshaling rack and all plant electrical and instrumentation.
• Coordinated maintenance activities; developed and implemented a preventive maintenance program / procedures.
• Controlled and updated logic/wiring/control loop diagrams.
• Established and implemented procedures for facility changes in DCS logic and hand wiring; scheduled all Instrumentation shutdown work between maintenance and Operations.
• Trained maintenance crews on TPE/TPC’s instrumentation installation and repair procedures.
• Ordered and monitored spare parts inventory.
• Developed and published a database for instrumentation, including specifications, suppliers, inventory, repairs, etc. for maintenance and operations; in conjunction with the Operations Superintendent and process engineers.
• Identified critical Instrumentation, that effects the safety and reliability of the Plant.
• Supervised startup of TPC Section of the plant and performed software verification, an Audit review and issued a report on the implementation of the Kellogg KMMS System.

CHEMSTRESS CONSULTANT COMPANY, Houston, TX (Fulltime) 1992 – 1993

Senior I/E Design Engineer

• · Designed and defined system requirements for complex customer systems and/or prepared studies and analyzed existing systems.
• · Determined system specifications, input/output processes and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility and design modules, coordinate design of subsystems, and integration of total system.
• Identified, analyze and resolve program support deficiencies, then develop and recommend corrective actions.
• Designed and coordinated numerous projects in relation to the Chemical, Food and Rubber industries.
• Supervised drafting personnel on projects and designed electrical circuits, Instrument P/ID’s/Loop/Layout CAD drawings, using ACAD  Ver.11/12 and AutoSketch f/Windows.
• Collected field data for upgrading the existing systems for future ESD and DCS systems integration.
• Designed Electrical “One-Line” drawings, made takeoff’s and cost estimates for the plant.
• Converted original company hand drawn drawings into “as built” CAD drawings, to reflect current status of the Plant to comply with OSHA/NEC/NFSA Standards.
• Supported numerous other projects at Elf Atochem & Goodyear Plants.

ATLANTIC TECHNICAL SERVICES, Houston, TX (Contract) 1992

Instrument  Technician

• Performed installation and start-up on the instrumentation and systems, interfacing to Bailey INFI-90 DCS in the plant NITRO-PARIFIN and ACID UNITS for Becon Construction Company, on a Bechtel Project, at the Angus Nitro-Paraffin’s Plant, in Sterlington, Louisiana.  Plant had a  “FLASHBACK” from the burner, which caused an explosion, destroying the whole plant.

HOWARD FINLEY CORPORATION, Houston, TX (Contract) 1991

Controls Consultant

• Developed a new catalog system, as part of a three man team, by transferring the mainframe 15 digit stock number to a 9 digit PC based number (under Clipper Program Language).

FLUOR DANIEL, HIMONT REFINERY, Bayport, TX (Contract) 1991

Instrument  Technician

• · Performed installation and start-up on instrumentation in the new Polyplastics unit.
• · Installed instrumentation, which interfaced with the Honeywell TDC-3000 DCS.
• Performed loop checks, start-up, commissioning and configuration checkouts.

INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL INC. (ITI), Houston, TX (Contract) 1990

Instrument  Technician

• Performed standard shut-down/start-up/audit functions on the CU-2 and PA units (which had been damaged by a fire), at the Shell refinery in Pasadena, Texas. This included calibration, replacement, repair and start-up of all unit instrumentation.

VECO ENGINEERING, INC., Anchorage, Alaska (Contract) 1990

Instrument  Technician

Performed standard preventive maintenance functions on the Kuparuk field Pipeline portion of the Alaskan Pipeline.  This included calibration, replacement, repair and start-up of system instrumentation.

HOWE-BAKER ENGINEERS, INC., Tyler, TX (Contract) 1989

I/E, Scheduling Engineer

• Project involved construction of a CCR unit at the Kerr McKee refinery in Wynnewood, Oklahoma.
• Prepared a weekly/monthly, manned work schedule, a projection plan with Time analysis/bar graph schedule for the overall project.
• Prepared Manual takeoff’s for electrical/instrumentation to follow in the project, plus other additional engineering functions.
• Utilized an upgraded MACINTOSH Plus, using Micro-Planner, Excel spreadsheet, Microsoft Word and Filemaker 4 programs.
• Due to delay in materials shipping (3 months), there was a layoff/project shutdown December 1989.

ROSS HILL CONTROLS, Houston, TX (Fulltime) 1988 – 1989

BOP Sales/Service Engineer

• Supervised, inspected and tested components/systems, and analyzed data to determine the causes/solutions for problem areas, in the design/operation in the BOP (Blow-Out Preventer) control systems, manufactured for land/offshore operations.
• Covered inside sales, repair and field service problems in the BOP department.
• Assisted SCR department in modifications/testing of liquid cooling system for SCR power distribution systems.

TAYLOR & ASSOCIATES, Houston, TX (Contract) 1987 – 1988

Senior Design Supervisor (SCADA) – Consultant

• · Upgraded new SCADA/PLC controls for PHASE ONE (1) of the existing and new gas pipelines from New York to Ohio to Houston.
• · Worked as a team of 2/4 independently in the field to install new custom SCADA controls, designed by Texas Eastern GPL/Texas Instruments, which utilized input signals from Rosemount “Smart” transmitters (total of 15 sites and 350+ Smarts) and other standard instrumentation, which communicated with the Main computer (Bailey NET 90) in Houston.
• · Designed/installed all instrument tubing/instrumentation.
• · Performed all calibration, commissioning and start-up operation.
• · Performed System and Software verification SCADA system for Startup, Validation, Reverification and certification.

MUNDY COMPANY, Pasadena, TX (Contract) 1987

Instrument  Technician

• Managed the replacement/inspection/calibration and commissioning of all control systems in the EQ, Utility and other units throughout the plant during multi shut-downs/start-ups at the Celanese Chemical Plant in Bayport, Texas.

TEXAMATION (TXE), LaPorte, TX (Contract) 1986

Instrument  Technician

• Performed an Audit/Installation/Start-Up of the BA unit, at the Shell refinery in Pasadena, Texas.
• Determined the status of all the control instrumentation within the unit
• Replaced/calibrated and upgraded instrumentation/System Design, as needed and completely replaced pneumatic tubing within the BA unit, between the field TO/within the BA unit control room.

PETRO-CHEM TECHNICAL SERVICES, Houston, TX (Contract) 1986

Instrument Technician

• Start-Up calibration and maintenance of all the control instrumentation and electrical systems, in the Tenneco Glycol Plant, in Jasper, Tennessee (plant was disassembled in Argentina and reassembled in Jasper). Due to the owners financial situation, the plant shut down three weeks after I arrived.

PROJECT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (PCC) (Contract) 1985 – 1986

Shute Creek Project, Kemmerer, Wyoming

Instrument Technician

• Installed, repaired, calibrated and performed Commissioning/Start-up on the instrumentation for the Exxon LaBardge CO₂ Gas Plant, Shute Creek, Wyoming and Big Piney, Wyoming (Dehydration Plant).  DCS was a Bailey Net 90 DCS, which interfaced with a variety of control instrumentation.
• Performed System and Software verification on instrumentation for Startup, Validation, Reverification and certification.

SPRING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, Spring, Texas (Fulltime)                   1984 – 1985

Computer Electronics Instructor

• · Developed the organization/instruction of a new vocational High Tech 2+2 program, (a two-year 2+2 college accreditation course, in conjunction with local and state colleges, taught to high school juniors and seniors) in Computer Electronics.
• Developed and selected the instructional materials, specified and purchased laboratory equipment and instructed classes.

DALLAH AVCO TRANS ARABIA, Saudi Arabia (Contract) 1983 – 1984

Field Site Engineer, King Kahled International Airport

• · Supervised two crews (30 TCN’s) in the manufacturing, installation, modification/design, testing, commissioning/start-up and maintenance of 117 Pyrotronic-3 fire control systems, which interfaced with the central/local Johnson Controls HVAC and custom security systems, designed by AVCO Electronics (Alabama).
• · The Airport was to be considered a military base, upon completion, having it’s on utility/petroleum/air cargo facilities.  By Complex, it was the “Worlds Largest Airport”, including the largest Air Freight/Office facility and Mosque in the world.

ROSS HILL CONTROLS, Houston, TX (Fulltime) 1980 – 1982

QC Inspector, Test/Field/R&D Engineer

• Supervised, inspected and tested components/systems, and analyzed data to determine the causes/solutions for problem areas, in the design/operation in the BOP (Blow-Out Preventer) control systems, manufactured for land/offshore operations.
• Developed and coordinated inspection and startup procedures; set up training programs for the manufacturing department; covered inside sales, repair and field service problems.
• Assisted the SCR department in modifications.
• Performed testing of the only liquid cooled system, for SCR power distribution systems.

TECHNICON INSTRUMENT CORPORATION, Blauvelt, New York (Fulltime) 1979 – 1980

Bio-Medical Systems Engineer

• Responsibility in field service to install, modify and maintain electronic/computerized analytical systems in area hospitals/ clinics.
• Systems included SMA/SMAC blood analyzers and Ultra tissue analyzers.
• All systems involved Electronics/Computers controlling Pneumatic/Hydraulics analyzers.
• Performed System and Software verification on analyzers for Startup, Validation, Reverification and certification.

TRW SUBSEA CONTROLS, Houston, TX (Fulltime) 1978 – 1979

Senior Instrument Test Technician

• · Supervised the manufacturing and testing of custom, designed Electronic, Pneumatic/Hydraulic control systems for underwater and land Oilfield Production operations.
• · Built the First Control Module to function 400 ft + under the Antarctic.  These systems were “Sealed” (Submersible, Self-Contained System) utilizing an integrated SS manifold, no fittings and were built under “Space Program Standards”.

CAMERON IRON WORKS, Houston, TX (Fulltime) 1977 – 1978

International Technical Specialist

• Responsible for the installation, commissioning, start-up, and servicing of electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic control systems, for land and offshore drilling exploration and production operations.
• Worked independently, with full responsibility for the projects.
• Traveled worldwide, Primary areas were Far East (Singapore based) and Africa (offshore).

U.S. AIR FORCE, STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND HEADQUARTERS (Fulltime) 1972 – 1977

Offutt A.F.B., Nebraska And Eielson A.F.B., Alaska

SAC Computer Systems Controller (ITT-465-L)

• Responsible for the loading, control, repair, maintenance and overall operation of ALL SAC Communications—Worldwide.  This included six (6) ITT 465-L Mainframe Communication Computers, three(3) Analog/Digital DPC units and all communications systems, worldwide.
• Performed System and Software verification on mainframe communication computers for Startup, Validation, Reverification and Zone certification.
• Required a TOP SECRET/CRYPTO security clearance (HIGHEST LEVEL).
• The last eighteen (18) months of duty were spent specifically in a repair/control shop at Eielson A.F.B.
• Received Honorable Discharge.
• · Part of team which Designed, Built and Tested the First Control Module to function 400 ft + under the Anartic.
• Designed the First Control System to control Four (4) complete plant operations (up to 450 miles apart), from a Single Control Room, utilizing a Rosemount Delta V control system, with full fiber optic Ethernet and networks/links with complete real time video, sound and data capability, between sites.  Incorporated a 200+ computer and digital phone network system and 240+ full time video/data communications and monitoring system.
• Resolved complicated problems on systems, others had not been able to correct for 4+ years of operation.
• · Took part in building the “Worlds Largest Airport”, including the largest Air Frieght/Office facility and Mosque.
• · Presented Seminar’s on Control Room Design And Developing P & ID’s
• Implemented improved process design, which resulted in 20% cost reduction.
• USAF System Controller of ALL SAC Communications—Worldwide.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• · Part of team which Designed, Built and Tested the First Control Module to function 400 ft + under the Anartic.
• Designed the First Control System to control Four (4) complete plant operations (up to 450 miles apart), from a Single Control Room, utilizing a Rosemount Delta V control system, with full fiber optic Ethernet and networks/links with complete real time video, sound and data capability, between sites.  Incorporated a 200+ computer and digital phone network system and 240+ full time video/data communications and monitoring system.
• Resolved complicated problems on systems, others had not been able to correct for 4+ years of operation.
• · Took part in building the “Worlds Largest Airport”, including the largest Air Frieght/Office facility and Mosque.
• · Presented Seminar’s on Control Room Design And Developing P & ID’s
• Implemented improved process design, which resulted in 20% cost reduction.
• USAF System Controller of ALL SAC Communications—Worldwide.