Engineer Electrical

Tim Smith

**** ********** **. – Unit B

Austin, TX 78705

Email: abnveq@r.postjobfree.com

Mobile: 541-***-****

OBJECTIVE

Electrical engineer with experience from P&ID design through system configuration, start-up, operation &

maintenance seeks hands-on control systems engineer position in the process industries. Looking for

opportunities for continued growth, professional development, and skills set expansion.

EXPERIENCE

Emerson Process Management, Austin TX

Test Engineer

Dec 2007 – May 2009

DeltaV Distributed Control System (DCS) test laboratory. Functional, performance & stress testing of

Emerson new release software for compatibility with existing control system hardware.

Foundation Fieldbus Test Group. Design of test plans and test cases, assembly of automated test

systems. Execute tests, evaluate results and work with product development teams to resolve test

discrepancies. Testing scope covers both software functionality and system usability.

Installation of laboratory DCS systems and associated instruments. Networking configuration for

domain and workgroup systems, troubleshooting & maintenance of DeltaV systems.

Batch Process Demonstration Skid design, construction support, installation, start-up & configuration.

Technip USA, Inc. Houston TX

Instrument Engineer III

Nov 2006 – Nov 2007

Instrumentation and Input/Output (I/O) specification for petrochemical refinery projects. Coordinate

with personnel from multiple disciplines in a team approach to facilitate project development along

several parallel paths.

Work with Process Engineers, Control Systems Engineers, and client appointed personnel to develop

detailed control system installation documentation including P&IDs, instrument and I/O lists, loop

diagrams, conduit & cable schedules.

Integration of vendor supplied control systems and instrumentation into existing refinery Honeywell

DCS and Triconex Safety Instrumented System (SIS) hardware.

Participate in HAZOP studies to identify project safety issues that need to be addressed or corrected.

Supervise design team in completing detailed design of field instrumentation and emergency shutdown

control systems. Review, verify and consult with client to ensure vendor designed equipment is

compatible with existing facility infrastructure.

Develop AC/DC & UPS power distribution systems for PLC & motor control cabinets. Review and

correct motor control schematics for medium and low voltage Motor Control Centers (MCCs).

Shaw, Stone & Webster, Houston TX

Instrumentation and Controls Systems Engineer

Jul 2006 – Nov 2006

System I/O list development for petrochemicals projects. P&ID development & review, INtools

instrument database development. Control system instrument specification and selection.

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Tim Smith

3002 Washington Sq. – Unit B

Austin, TX 78705

Email: abnveq@r.postjobfree.com

Mobile: 541-***-****

Control system integration of vendor supplied packaged equipment including PLCs, pumps, and

compressor units.

Vibration & equipment health monitoring for rotating machines.

ATI Wah Chang, Albany OR

Project Engineer, Plant Engineering (Contractor)

Jul 2005 – Jul 2006

Design AC/DC power distribution and instrumentation & control systems for a specialty metals refining

facility. Assist in facility electrical redesign, reconfiguration, startup & operation of the titanium sponge

processing area. Areas of responsibility included 3 phase power distribution and DCS design and

commissioning.

Instrumentation & Control. Interface with plant management, process engineers, and production

personnel to streamline process flow and control system design. Assist with development of Control

System Flow Diagrams and P&IDs that identify relevant field I/O for process control. Systems

integration of motors, field instruments, and materials handling equipment to produce & process

titanium sponge. Work with programmers to specify system configuration.

Field control panel & remote panel design. Installation of integrated DeltaV, Foundation Fieldbus,

DeviceNet, and standalone Allen Bradley and Telemecanique PLC systems.

Work with designers and contractors to prepare detailed pre-construction and “as built” drawing

packages including power, lighting, instrumentation, installation details, wiring schematics, and one-

line diagrams.

Define project scope, prepare requests for quotations and review bids. Work with estimation personnel

& interface with contractors regarding installation or rehabilitation of process equipment in accordance

with facility standards and the requirements of the National Electric Code.

Engineering support for operations & maintenance personnel. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related

to control systems, instrumentation, and low voltage power distribution.

U. S. Marine Corps

Electrician

Jul 1993 – Jul 1997

Provide field electrical support by establishing and maintaining base camp 3 phase power generation &

distribution systems.

Maintenance & operation of 16kW, 60 kW, and 120 kW diesel generator sets.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

B.S. Electrical and Electronics Engineering, June 2005, Oregon State University

Oregon State Board of Examiners for Engineering EIT# 77048EIT

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