Engineer Customer Service

Vasileios Dimitriadis

Houston, TX ***** 832-***-**** ************@*****.*** http://www.linkedin.com/in/dimitriadisV

Senior Control Systems Engineer

Skilled and detail-oriented control systems engineering professional with over 10 years of experience and proven success providing design and project oversight within dynamic and time-sensitive environments. Repeated success overseeing and directing full-cycle, large scale installation and commissioning projects. Demonstrated expertise redesigning under-performing systems and products aiding organizational operations. Outstanding interpersonal and communication strengths leveraged to implement process improvements and enhance business development initiatives.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Complex Control Systems

Commissioning Engineering

Systems Integration

Manufacturing

Project Management

Vendor Management

Troubleshooting

Instrumentation

Quality Assurance

Process Improvements

Systems Testing (FAT/SIT)

Design Engineering

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Titan Delta, Houston, TX 2017-present

SENIOR CONTROL SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Direct the planning, engineering, design and procurement of instrumentation and control systems while improving existing control software to include writing start-up and test procedures. Procured new instrumentation for monitor wells resulting in eliminating false alarms by providing more accurate pressure readings. Liaison between client and organization, resolving escalated and difficult interactions in a positive and timely manner.

Successfully redesigned underperforming systems and products resulting in greater efficiencies and client satisfaction.

Mentor and trainer to junior engineers, providing on-the-job training regarding basic programming principles and customer service tactics while maintaining a productive work load.

Sabbatical – Travel around the world. 2015-2017

Transocean (Entrion), Houston, TX 2012-2015

SENIOR CONTROL SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Oversaw engineering and surveillance services on subsea control systems to include quality assurance and vendor management services. Observed the manufacturing process and signed off on Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT). Maintained compliance with regards to industry codes, standards, and organizational policies and procedures. Compiled detailed daily progress reports focused on manufacturing and repair and made recommendations to increase production cycle and process improvement maintaining product quality.

Led extensive and complex project requiring intense research and analysis regarding the high failure rate of the type -63 solenoid valve resulting in decreasing the first test failure rate from 50% to 5%, allowing for significant cost savings.

Proactively recognized solutions to potential obstacles and delays during the installation and commissioning phases while also identifying business development opportunities, aiding in expanding the organization’s client population.

Rockwell Automation USA, Houston, TX 2006 - 2012

PROJECT ENGINEER / PRODUCTION MANAGER, 2010 - 2012

Managed the production line developing 16 systems annually generating $1 million per system to include project schedules, resources, and testing while also writing code and meeting deadlines. Researched and maintained critical information allowing for the successful creation of documentation and presentations utilized in NOV’s production team meetings. Reviewed and approved newly released PLC/HMI software and drawings as a technical authority, directly impacting delay reductions. Directed the procurement process to include new project materials and spare parts. Coordinated deliveries and maintained supply quality vendors. Served as liaison between organization and client, aiding sales efforts by utilizing modification packs, quotes, and technical recommendations.

Proactively resolved engineering issues delaying the progression of work maintaining the deadlines and budget.

Crafted and approved standard operating procedures regarding software and control system components such as P&ID, Bill of Materials and Cause and Effects charts.

Collaborated with client to design Functional Design Specification (FDS) document within the early planning stages of project; utilized as a guide for all engineering deliverables.

Mentored six junior engineers while identifying strengths and addressing weaknesses as well as ensuring deliverables were met.

COMMISSIONING ENGINEER, 2008-2010

Designed PLC and HMI Software for NOV’s state of the art Subsea Control Systems encompassing final release of software as well as project and testing documentation. Championed global ultra-deep water projects with clients such as Noble, Transocean, and BP requiring extended offshore assignments. Liaison between organization and customer ensuring accurate and on-time deliverables.

Commissioned multiple Ballast Control Systems (BCS) for Noble semi-submersible rigs in both the Gulf of Mexico and Southeast Asia region.

Mentored less experienced engineers in offshore commission systems, providing challenging learning opportunities while maintaining client deliverables.

Rockwell ISC Triplex, Horsham, UK 2006-2008

DESIGN ENGINEER

Two-year graduate program allowing for a structured on-the-job learning experience rotating through various divisions within the organization. Designed PLC software and drawings. Created end-user standard operating procedures and tutorials for emergency shutdown (ESD) as well as fire and gas systems located on offshore facilities. Created and tested Cimplicity HMI applications to include alarms/events logging software.

Successfully completed the pilot graduate program and offered Commissioning Engineer position at operations located in the United States.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

MSc in Embedded Digital Systems University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom

BSc in Electrical Engineering Technological Educational Institute of Crete, Heraklion, Greece

Technical Proficiencies & Computer Skills

Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project Windows Operating Systems LabVIEW MATLAB

PLC Software: GE Fanuc, Allen Bradley, ISC Advanced, Trusted TMR Ethernet Profibus Modbus

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