Electrical Engineer Engineering

SUMMARY:

Electrical Engineer with strong power distribution system experience in project, operation & maintenance environment for downstream and upstream facilities.

An engineer with solid experience, inquisitive, detailed, innovative thinking & approach to problem solving, creative solutions and adaptation to continuous change.

Major contributors to department/company core values with increasing, challenging responsibility and a result oriented mentality

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Developed a Basis of design for subsea variable frequency drive and power distribution gear.

Designed and commissioned Olympus B Drilling Rig.

Performed detailed design and implemented the modified protection scheme for the temporary bypass of a defective 115kv OCB for Shell Martinez Refinery.

Performed Electrical Master Plan or long range plan, to provide a structured approach to annual funding.

Developed a scope of work for the Dynamic Simulation of Real Time Events (DSRTE) for the power distribution system. DSRTE will be able to simulate faults or abnormal operating condition and resulting events, predict the system response, and identify weakness in the protection scheme and logic.

Replaced Eddy current Clutch with a 2000hp 4500v VFD for extruder application to maintain stable speed & torque control for a variety MI (Melting Index) product.

Identified & implemented maintenance program for Safety Critical Equipment to comply with PSM.

Led Electrical Reliability Assessment for 14 global operating sites of Millennium Chemical. Evaluate the business & technical practices and provide recommendation for improvement.

Led and mentored cross functional reliability team members to accomplish $500M/year saving by reducing loss reaction & decompression events in the LDPE units.

Revised & contested invoice for O2 and N2, resulting in a $500,000 saving for a 6 month period in 2002

Executed T/A work of the Olefin, polymer & Acetyls units within budget and no safety incident.

Maintained zero injury due to electrical issue with continuous training and reinforcement of Electrical Safety awareness and mentality through prevention and safeguards.

Doubled substation capacity with new 138kV, 38 MVA transformers, switchgear upgrade

Through protection scheme review, identified system weaknesses in islanding, transformer reverse protection settings, implement change to avoid complete black out of site

Led a team and saved $6MM subsea equipment development by applying “fit for Purpose “ concept for the specification, design and qualification testing

QUALIFICATION:

Negotiation & working harmoniously with other operators, vendors and OEM.

Knowledge of Offshore drilling and subsea electrical equipment.

Knowledge of ATEX, US and IEC area classification for onshore and offshore applications

Knowledgeable of instrumentation and electrical distribution equipment in industrial facilities

Familiar with application of process equipment such as heat exchanger, pump & compressor.

Experience with the development, implementation & improvement of maintenance work process.

Knowledge of Turn Around implementation and planning

Working knowledge of IEC, NEC, IEEE std, API RP 500, OSHA 1910, NFPA 70E & 70B.

Self-directed and prioritization to effectively handle multi tasks with competing priority.

EXPERIENCE: Shell Projects & Technologies

Senior Electrical Engineer (Jul 2012- Sep 2016)

Electrical Lead and Technical Authority on Subsea projects and downstream facilities

Lead electrical engineer to perform and review Area classification, power system study, Electrical Master plan to identify opportunities for improvement

Develop basis for design and scope of supply on new projects

Insure electrical safety compliance with zero incident, compliance with industries standard and guides

Develop Basis of Design, and scope of supply for new product development (Subsea power distribution, VFD, in-well power cable and 700hp ESP with permanent magnet motor.

Lead a development team to produce an Electrical Master plan process using LEAN Practice

Lyondellbasell Industries – La Porte, TX (1995-2012)

Consultant Electrical Engineer (Dec 2005-Jul 2012)

Electrical Lead and Technical Authority for power distribution system and new project

Performed obsolescence, power system study to identify weaknesses & implement corrective activities.

Champion electrical safety program with Zero incident compliance

Insured compliance with industries standard and guidelines (IEEE, NEMA, NFPA70B, 70E, NEC

Developed and implement procedures, long range plan, maintenance and T/A activities

Training and mentoring engineers thru Worldwide Reliability Forum & Technical training classes

Implemented environmental and Safety Critical Equipment program through identification and maintenance

Owner / approver of the Electrical and Instrument maintenance procedures.

Engineering, design, specification and assessment of electrical equipment, and assets.

Review history, test data, operation record to identify, recommend improvement based on life-cycle cost.

Identify and implement new idea and technologies for reliability improvement.

Superintendent Process Controls & IEA (Jan 2002 – Dec 2005)

Develop and execute Long Range Plan.

Implement HSE and environmental regulation for department and contractors.

Owner of variable and controllable budget.

Plan & execute schedule, un-schedule shutdown and T/A activities.

Implement and continuously improve the MOWP (Maintenance, Operation Work Process).

Insure succession plan and resource are in place for all plant condition

Instrument / Electrical Reliability Engineer (1995 – 2002)

Technical lead on Utility and Oxygen contract upon de-regulation.

Low Density Reliability Team Captain – Improve unit reliability, save $500M/year by reducing loss reaction and decompression events in tubular and autoclave reactors.

Develop electrical system Preventive and Predictive Maintenance procedures to standardize maintenance practices.

Develop and execute work scope for Expense, capital & Turn Around for electrical reliability improvement.

Lead and participate in incident investigation team

OTHER POSITIONS:

Saline Water Conversion Company – Yanbu Saudi Arabia

Electrical Maintenance Supervisor.

Desalination Plant & Pump station (200km Pipeline)

Pan Am World Services –NASA Clearlake

Operation Engineer

NASA Power Plant

Westinghouse Electric Corporation -= Houston TX

Field Service Engineer

Downstream Industrial Facilities

EDUCATION:

University of Oklahoma - Norman Oklahoma – BSEE

Fundamental Engineering – FE / EIT -24720

Six Sigma - Green Belt, SAP maintenance module - Jun 2003

NCCER_Certified Instructor – Electrical & Instrument - Jun 2001

PHA (Process Hazard Assessment) _ Leadership training Jun 1998

Apollo Root Cause Analysis- RCA _ Facilitator training-Jun 2010

Certified LEAN Practitioner –Shell – Dec 2014

Emergency Operation Center Training – Texas A&M –Jan 2004

SKM - Electrical Engineering software

Train the Trainer for Engineers, ISA 2010

REFERENCES:

Author & Presenter @ NPRA 008_Transformers, Insulating Oil Testing & Analysis_ RMC-08-22.

https://www2.afpm.org/forms/store/ProductFormPublic/rmc-08-22-transformers-insulating-oil-testing-analysis

Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/home?trk=nav_responsive_tab_home

Louis Barrios

Principle Electrical Engineer at Shell

ac2lgc@r.postjobfree.com – 281-***-****

As Minh Tu's direct manager, he demonstrated strong technical skills in electrical engineering and was very familiar with application of electrical engineering in downstream oil and gas manufacturing plants. In addition, Minh Tu supported the design and new technology evaluation of subsea power distribution equipment.

Gordan Suljkanovic –

Interim Reliability Manager at LyondellBasell

ac2lgc@r.postjobfree.com – 281-***-****

I've known Minh Tu since 2006. He has great drive for results and is a truly outstanding engineer. Minh Tu was vital resource to help us run reliably, efficiently, and safely. He is equally capable as a Team Leader and team member.

Eric Gesualdi

Senior Electrical Engineer at Shell Oil

ac2lgc@r.postjobfree.com – 713-***-****

Minh is a well rounded engineer with good personal skills and works well in a dynamic environment. Minh also has good organizational skills and able to risk manage challenges.

Steve A Straub

Director at SGCE Energia

ac2lgc@r.postjobfree.com – 713-***-****

As a former manager and coworker of Minh I remain impressed with his drive and tenacity to accomplish difficult tasks. Minh demonstrates a willingness to take challenges head on. He has great organizational skills.

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