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CAL RAUFAT
Candidate for Instrument and Control Engineer
Summary
A pro-active and results oriented professional with extensive experience in Instrumentation and controls. Experience includes specifying control valve sizing, metering and flow measurements, as well as low voltage distributions, instrument loop drawings, installation diagrams, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, P & ID, bill of materials, I/O counts, Conduit and cable routing, and valve counts. Additional experience includes selection of equipment such as Explosion Proof and Intrinsic Safe for classified area
(Class I, II & European Zone). Proficient in the specification and design of instrumentation and control systems, preparation of control narratives, and experienced with fire and gas detection and alarm systems.
Qualifications and Skills
Adept in the generation of instrumentation and control systems specifications, control narratives, and Cause and Effect and SAFE Charts.
Experienced applying NEC, ISA, IEEE, NFPA, IEC, and API codes and standards and implementing Client / EPC company specifications, procedures and practices for detailed design, project management and cost control.
Skilled at identifying, setting goals and priorities to achieve project objectives based on a thorough understanding of project phases and performance metrics.
Attention to detail, highly organized and able to prioritize critical planning requirements.
Proven record of success in assuming increasing levels of responsibility.
Strong problem solving skills - can think “outside the box” as well as analytically.
Self driven and motivated - ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Sees the big picture and plans to ensure results. Well-disciplined with the ability to manage multiple assignments and responsibilities efficiently under pressure. Strong team player and fosters an atmosphere that encourages cooperation and team building. Effectively communicates direction, commits people to action, and conveys complex information in easily understood formats.
Proficient in the use of computers and engineering software – MS Word, Excel, Access, Fisher Specification Manager, Smart Plant Instrumentation, etc. Professional Experience
Oil & Gas Services Division at Cardno PPI (February 2015 to June 27, 2016) Senior Instrument and Control Engineer. Performed all the required instrument and control activities including sizing instrumentation such as transmitters (pressure, temperature, level, and differential), flow meters, automated valves, and thermowells, preparing data sheets, generate I/O list, instrument index, wiring diagram, instrument loops, architectural drawings, cable block diagrams, cable schedule, material take off, and assist in design of PLC control panels. Prepared control philosophy narratives and SAFE charts per API 14C. Supervised and reviewed generation of Cause and Effect charts, equipment layout drawings, vendor drawings and documentation.
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Universal Pegasus International Inc. (March 2014 to January 22, 2015) Senior Instrument and Control Engineer. Review, edit, and approve P&ID’s for instrumentation and control equipment related to pump skids and metering skids. Responsibilities included specifying Meter skids, Meter Provers, Analyzer buildings, sizing instrumentation such as transmitters (pressure, temperature, level, and differential), flow meters, automated valves, thermowells, preparing data sheets, generate I/O list, instrument index, wiring diagram, instrument loops, architectural drawings, cable block diagrams, cable schedule, material take off, and assist in design of PLC control panels. Engineering Development Group, Inc. (EDG, Inc.) (2000 to Jan. 2014) Senior Instrument Design Engineer. Worked with process engineers to review, edit, and approve P&ID’s for instrumentation and control, equipment and instrument specifications. Prepared control philosophy narratives and SAFE charts per API 14C. Supervised and reviewed generation of Cause and Effect charts, equipment layout drawings, vendor drawings and documentation. Utilized Smart Plant to generate/edit instrument datasheets and I/O list. Other responsibilities included sizing transmitters (pressure, temperature, level, and differential), control valves, valve actuators, and pressure relief valves by utilizing pressure drop and fluid flow calculations. I also assisted in design of pneumatic and electrical control panels and prepared data sheets. I supported procurement efforts by selecting vendors and suppliers, writing bid specifications and procedures, and reviewing construction drawings.
Marathon Oil and CTSI, Houston, Texas (1999-2000)
Material Engineer and Quality Assurance Consultant. At Marathon, my responsibilities included documentation of vendor data for the Tchatamba and T-West Projects in Gabon, Africa. I was also given the assignment to rework, revise, and consolidate Marathon’s general specifications. In response, I developed methodology for shortening the project schedule, and was responsible for filing and distributing vendor documentation to relevant parties. I also performed engineering inspections and evaluated electrical and instrumentation equipment used on the projects.
Hydralift USA, Houston, Texas (1997-1999)
Instrument and Controls Engineer. Responsible for support engineering, procurement, fabrication of Turret Mooring System, Ballast Control System (Noble Drilling Project, Paul Wolff and Paul Romano), Drilling Riser Tensioning System (Transocean Discoverer- Enterprise). Other responsibilities included writing bid specifications, updating procedures, reviewing the completed drawings, generating data sheets, selecting vendor products and suppliers, testing the operation of the equipment on the completed skids, and modifying the PLC programming.
Education B.S. in Electronic Engineering.