Ronald Holman
Address: Unit *, **** King Abdulaziz’Rd, Ad Danah, Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia
Email: ac3e9f@r.postjobfree.com Contact: +966-**-***-**** (KSA) +27-83-781-**** (South Africa)
Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer Profile
SNAPSHOT: Seasoned Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer/Trainer with 26 years of experience across Refineries, Petro-chemical installations, Power Stations and Training Centers.
Highly engaged, energetic and passionate Technical Leader and Trainer with a completed C&I Trade Certificate and National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Instrumentation)(NQF level 6) and then also an Applied Industrial Health and Safety Diploma(NQF level 6) from NCRQ in progress with Certifications in Applied Health and Safety and Liability and absence reduction completed.
Well known for commitment in delivering consistent high quality of work and achieving set goals - MY WORK IS MY PRIDE
Experience in Project Management and Control
NCRQ Level 6 Certificate in Applied Health and Safety with experience in completion of risk assessments and work procedures on site leading to addressing the company’s legal compliance combined with the reduction in injury liability and the resultant absence reduction
Specialized skills in Maintenance and Fault finding in a wide variety of Control systems including PLC, DCS, ESD logic systems
Specialized skills in Maintenance and Fault finding of a wide variety of Instrumentation related to Temperature, Pressure, Levels, Flow and Field controls(Including pneumatic and hydraulic systems)
Specialized skills in Training. On Job Training, Outcome Based Training, Competency Based Training in Field, Workshop and Classrooms
Specialized Trade Metrologist and Accredited Verifications Officer for Legal Fuel and Gas transfers under the SABS (South African Bureau for standards).
Registered with the Saudi Arabia Council of Engineers as Project Engineer since 19 May 2014 (Membership number A02705311).
Core Competencies:
Computer skills for MS office. Word, Excel, Power point.
Specialized Maintenance and Fault finding skills on Field and Control instrumentation
Project Control
Strategic Planning
Quality Control
Quality Assurance
Applied Industrial Health and Safety
Project Management
Mobile Assisted Training Technology
On Job Training
Outcome based training
Competency based training
Accredited Training course development
Date of Birth: 03rd April 1970 Languages: English/Afrikaans -fluent Nationality: South African - White
Passport Details: A 02705211 till 2023 Visa Status: Residency Reference: Available on Request
Experience Overview:
ORGANIZATION
PERIOD
TITEL
COUNTRY
INDUSTRY
SESP - Saudi Electric services polytechnic
Nov 2014 – TO date
Senior Technical Training Consultant/Instructor
KSA - SAUDI ARABIA
-Petro-chemical
-Electricity generation & transmission
& distribution
Noble Resources
July 2014 – Oct 2014
E & I Manager
SOUTH AFRICA
-Petro-chemical
-Refineries
-Bio- Fuels
SEPAM - pm&c Saudi Arabia company
JAN 2014 -JULY 2014
Project Engineer
KSA - SAUDI ARABIA
-Petro-chemical
-Refineries
-GOSP
SAUDI ARAMCO
2013
Senior Process Control System Technician
KSA - SAUDI ARABIA
-Petro-chemical
-Refineries
-GOSP
ESKOM
2003-2012
Instrument Maintenance
Co-ordinator and
OJT Technical Instructor
SOUTH AFRICA
-Electricity generation
& transmission
& distribution
LAS - Liquid automation Systems
2000-2003
Senior Project Technician
SOUTH AFRICA
-Petro-chemical
-Refineries
SASOL
1991-2000
Quality Control Manager
C&I Technician
SOUTH AFRICA
-Petro-chemical
-Refineries
Present Experience
Snr. Technical Training Consultant and Instructor Saudi Electric Services Polytechnic Nov 2014 till date Based in Ras Tanura Saudi Arabia
Accomplishments:
oCourse development in relation to The National Commission for Academic Accreditation and Assessment in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (NCAAA) accreditation
oDeveloped training course materials including evaluation techniques for classroom and workshop training according to the Unit Standards as verified by the SQA (Scottish Qualifications Authority).
oCombining training efforts from various Technical Instructor into a standardized format
Job Profile:
Training needs analysis (TNA) through evaluation of competencies derived from employee behaviour in contrast to desired business outcomes and then determining performance gaps to be filled by prioritized training
Performing Outcome and Competency Based Training in Classrooms and workshops.
oControl and Instrumentation
o Electrical Power Cables
o Electrical Maintenance
oOccupational Health and Safety
oScience in the electrical trade
Developing training course materials for classroom and workshop Training, according to unit standards verified by SQA (Scottish Qualification Authority).
MAL (Mobile assisted Learning) application as a complementary Instruction Medium.
E & I Manager Noble Resources July 2014 – Oct 2014 Based in Standerton South Africa
Accomplishments:
o Established and developed the required procedures and standards for the daily maintenance operations of the Instrumentation and Electrical maintenance work for the Company operations based in Standerton.
o Initiated and managed the optimization of the Plant process measurement and controls to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in combination with other legal requirements concerning traceability, custody transfers after identifying deficiencies.
o Completion of risk assessments and work procedures on site leading to addressing the company’s legal compliance combined with the reduction in injury liability and the resultant absence reduction
Job Profile:
Responsible for the hiring and attraction of suitable technical talent to maintain the daily Plant operations.
Responsible for the applied Health and safety in work and site procedures related to the department by drawing up risk assessments and work procedures and thereby addressing the company’s legal compliance combined with the reduction in injury liability combined with absence reduction
Initiated and managed the modifications required by the existing plant so as to optimize the existing deficient process controls.
Ensuring all plant reference schematics were applicable, available and up to date
Established a reliability and redundancy process on the Siemens PLC and SCADA communications network resulting in improved plant performance
Responsible for establishing required procedure and standards for the daily operations of Instrumentation and Electrical maintenance work.
Establishing reliability and redundancy on the Siemens PLC and SCADA communications network.
Project Engineer SEPAM January 2014 – July 2014 Based in Jubail Saudi Arabia
Accomplishments:
Site establishment and Calibration laboratory preparation for SEPAM in anticipation of all support and add on projects keeping budget at a minimum while adhering to SADARA and SASO requirements.
Job Profile:
Responsible for site establishment/preparation on Sadara Project (Jubail) in anticipation of new projects.
Responsible for Start-up of a calibration laboratory for onsite calibrations of new and existing equipment during installations and commissioning.
Quality assurance concerning traceability of Test equipment and instrumentation calibrations according to required standards by Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Org. (SASO)
Responsible for the applied Health and safety in work and site procedures related to the site
Senior Process Control Technician Saudi Aramco 2013 Based in Dammam Saudi Arabia
Accomplishments:
oInvestigated and resolved the problem with false intermediate fire alarms on the fire alarm system in the Gas and oil separating plants
Job Profile:
Responsible for the maintenance and modification on existing and new process control systems on Gas and Oil Separating Plants.
Instrumentation Maintenance Coordinator & OJT Instructor Eskom 2003-2012 Based in Standerton South Africa
Accomplishments:
oBased on personal performance in the workplace I was assigned to improve the applied working skills and methods of existing and new personnel on the power station in order to improve independent and more advanced faultfinding abilities while coordinating maintenance activities
Job Profile:
RECOMMEND MAINTENANCE RELATED ENHANCEMENTS
Propose modifications and determine the impact it would have on process information system performance.
Determine material availability by using inventory system.
Determine adaptability of existing equipment.
Review modifications for effectiveness.
Recommend changes to drawings and check that drawings have been changed correctly.
Determine the correctness of equipment against plant drawings.
ADVISE ON AND GUIDE MAINTENANCE SECTION IN THE SOLVING OF COMPLEX TECHNICAL PROBLEMS
Trace maintenance deviations / recurring incidents under all plant conditions.
Analyse the results of comparison tests, determine root causes and identifying
Alternatives to solving the problems.
Recommend corrective actions such as replacement of faulty components etc.
Simulate process plant information on rigs to demonstrate operation.
Provide on job training.
ADDRESS DAY TO DAY TECHNICAL ISSUES
Analyse results obtained from findings of investigations, results of routine tests, information from operating logs and process information.
Evaluate data and distinguish between normal and abnormal conditions.
Identify problem areas on specific items of plant by comparing results and data
against predetermined standards and evaluating trends.
Arrange tests to identify root causes.
Liaise with any other relevant sections and recommend corrective actions for
technical problems encountered.
Evaluate effectiveness of corrective actions.
RENDER TECHNICAL ADVICE / SUPPORT
Scrutinize deviation forms, plant history, service notifications, drawing diagrams, specifications etc.
Compile / review maintenance procedures, quality control work packages and work instructions.
Establish and review planned maintenance requirements.
Determine technical priorities and resolve / assist with complex technical problems.
Provide expert maintenance advice.
Perform inspections and report deviations from standards to system specialists and supervisors.
Provide on job training.
Advice on and control stock holding levels and spares optimization.
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EXECUTE AND EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF MODIFICATIONS
Analyse modification requirements.
Test proposed modifications.
Do inspections on installations to ensure conformity to international standards and project requirements.
Perform / assist with commissioning tests, evaluate results and rectify faults.
Verify that the drawings, software packages and relevant documents are updated and reflect the true state of the process information plant and initiate corrective actions.
OPTIMISE FAULT FINDING METHODS
Develop simplified fault finding methods and update relevant documentation.
Develop and implement diagnostic methods.
Compile / review safe working procedures for fault finding methods.
ATTEND TO EQUIPMENT CARE AND PERSONNEL SAFETY
Inspect equipment and report defects and problems varying from quality and standards to the supervisor.
Adhere to SHE requirements.
Use the correct personal protective equipment to perform tasks.
Report unsafe conditions on equipment and in the work area to the relevant persons.
PERFORM PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Lead maintenance related projects by following project management principles.
Monitor and report on progress of projects.
Ensure application of international standards to new and existing installation
Implementation of Quality control measures/inspections to ensure work completion to an excellent standard
TRAINING
Classroom and On Job Training of personnel for skill shortcoming on existing plant and also after completion of project related modifications.
Presentation of Health and Safety Courses.
Senior Project Technician LAS 2000-2003 Based in Johannesburg South Africa
Accomplishments:
oManaging new instrumentation installations in Co-operation with various contracting companies
Job Profile:
Managing new instrumentation installations in Co-operation with various contracting companies
Optimising of control systems to customer requirements and needs, ensuring high customer satisfaction e.g. Engen
Project control and implementation in plant modification and new installations e.g.
SASOL - New Gantry Loading Bay facilities
Total - Modification of existing bay loading facilities
Engen - New inline Blending System
BP - New Batching and blending Control System
Gathering the necessary quotation work and information on proposed tasks
Instrument maintenance and fault finding resulting from requests from various clients
Commissioning of new control systems e.g. Total, Engen, BP and SASOL
Calibration of dispatch (Trade transfer)meters at various fuel depots e.g. Total, Engen and BP
Training to customers on newly installed products in projects
Quality Control Manager SASOL 1991-2000 Based in Secunda South Africa
Accomplishments:
oCompilation of the SABS accreditation manual for SASOL (SSF) in order to become an Accredited Metrology Laboratory at the SABS in terms of the ISO9000 system
oTrainee of the year for Control and instrumentation
Job Profile:
-Quality Control Manager SSF Metrology laboratory-1997 to 2000
-Verification Officer at SABS for Flow Trade Meters – 1996 to present
-Senior Instrument Technician - 1996 to 2000
-Instrument Technician - 1993 to 1996
-Trainee Instrument Technician Sasol - 1991 to 1993
Quality manager for application of the law on metrology for SSF Metrology laboratory(Custody transfers)
Instrument maintenance and fault finding as part of preventative maintenance as well as defects
Optimising of control systems to requirements and specific plant needs
Implementation of plant modifications and new installations
Inspections on installations to enforce conformity to international instrument standards
Implementing modifications to existing plant equipment
Commissioning of new control systems e.g. PLC, DLC, SCADA
Calibration of dispatch(Trade Transfer) meters on rail and road areas for SASOL
Modification and maintenance on rail signalling system for SSF and Twistdraai Mines in Co-operation with South African Railways
Computer literate work
Credentials
Education:
* National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Instrumentation) 3 Years (NQF Level 6)
Vaal University of Technology SA – 1996.
* NCRQ Level 6 Certificate in Applied Health and Safety
UK National Compliance and Risk Qualifications – 2017.
* National Diploma in Applied Health and Safety (NQF Level 6) – NCRQ National Compliance and
Risk Qualifications – In progress
Professional Learning and Development:
Quality Control Management
Fundamentals of Measurement
Relay Logic systems
Automated Plant Control systems
Equipment Commissioning
Tank gauging techniques
Batch control systems
Pneumatic control valves
Mobile Assisted Training Technology
Various courses fault finding and maintenance
Technical Knowledge
Smith Series Hydraulic Flow Control Valves * Pneumatic Control Valves e.g. Masoneilan, Fisher, Neles and others
Electric control and isolation valves e.g. Siemens, Auma and Rotork * Bopp & Reuther positive displacement meters
Prime 4 and Smith Series, Flow meters * Tokico positive displacement meters
Brooks positive displacement meters * Temperature measurement e.g. RTD and K-thermocouples
Railing signalling and shunting control principles and operations * Fault finding and diagnostics on Siemens Teleperm XP system
Inspection, Configuration,Calibration, Modifications of Instrumentation and Control systems * PID Control and Optimisation
Maintenance on SIPOS valve controller * Maintenance on Yokogawa and Rosemount Oxygen Analysers
SICK analyser for SO2 and NOX emissions * ABB actuators on Attemperating Dampers
Siemens control and isolation valves * Fisher control Valves
Quality control management * Rotork Actuators
On Job Training(OJT) and guidance to employees and trainees * Fisher Actuators
Lucas Nuelle Equipment for Education, Engineering and Technical Training * Limittorque Actuators
Identification of skill inadequacies * Masoneilan / Camflex Actuators
Outcome and Competency Based Training in classrooms and workshops * Hartman and Braun Contronic P&S DCS
Instrumentation, Health and Safety and Electrical cable Training * Honeywell TDC 2000 DCS
MAL(Mobile assisted Learning)(Apple based “I tunes u” and Classroom manager) * Honeywell TDC 3000 GUS
Maintenance / calibration and fault finding on Siemens Sitrans P transmitter Range * Siemens Teleperm XP and ME DCS ( specifically for power stations)
Maintenance / calibration and fault finding on Siemens Mikro-K transmitter Range * Measurement Fundamentals
Maintenance / calibration and fault finding on Yokogawa transmitter Range * Measurement and Control Elements
Basic PLC Programming on Texas 565, Klochner and Muller * Pneumatic and Electronic Controllers
PLC experience on Mitshubishi, Hima and Siemens S5/7 * SIPOS Control unit for Modulating and non-Modulating applications
Pneumatic Logic Systems * Common Measurement Systems
Relay Logic Systems * Automatic Plant Control systems, operations for Data logging and Acquisition
Locate equipment faults on Instrumentation and Control systems * Maintenance of electronic and pneumatic equipment
Testing and commissioning of equipment * Low Voltage Cable Jointing/Terminating
High Voltage Cable Jointing/Terminating * Megger cable fault locator and test equipment
Flow, Temperature, Level, Pressure measurement and control techniques * Conlog Sigma II Alarm System
Rosemount level / pressure / temperature and flow transmitters * Specialist on HP bypass and Reheat Safety control system
HART communication with various instruments * Batch Control Systems
LP Bypass Hydraulic control system * Maintenance / calibration and fault finding on Fuji transmitter Range
Maintenance / calibration and fault finding ABB transmitter Range * Inline Blending Systems
C5 and Ammonia Raffinate Cooling System * MiIn-line Meter Proover System from Brooks
DLM’S EM4/5 Electronic batch controller and register * Contrec 800 series fuel batching and dosing (additive) systems
In depth working knowledge of SSF’s Accreditation in terms of Trade Metrology Act
Installation and maintenance of sensors, meters, analysers, PLC and SCADA systems
Interpretation of manufacturer’s technical information and drawings in the workplace
Micro Motion Mass Flow Meters (Cariolus effect)(Micro Motion and Endress & Hauser)
Tank Gauging Techniques – Enraf, Endress & Hauser (Radar, Apparent Weight Loss or Displacement, Ultra Sonic, Nuclear)
Apple Classroom Management Software in assisting trainees via Instructor and Computer based Training
Fault finding and diagnostics on Bopp & Reuther HP Bypass Electro - Hydraulic Cubicle and valve operation and control Units 1-3,6
Fault finding and diagnostics on Welland and Tuxhorn HP Bypass Electro - Hydraulic Cubicle and Valve operation
Fault finding and diagnostics on Bopp & Reuther Re-Heater Safety Relief Electro – Pneumatic Control System
Assistance to Engineering Departments with in depth fault finding and diagnosis on plant and project related issues.
Authorised as Responsible Person on Boiler System according to Plant Safety Regulations
Advisory function related to the Draught / FFP Plant at Eskom Power Station
Advisory function related to the Steam Generation Plant maintenance / modifications and operation on Power Stations
Maintenance / calibration and fault finding on Yokogawa transmitter Range
In depth fault finding and diagnostics on Lincoln Walldorf control system for Air-heater Greasing system
Maintenance and fault finding on Mawi Therm Temperature – ProzeßTechnik Multi point Indicator for Air – Heater Duct fire detection System
Maintenance / calibration and fault finding on Instrotech Inspecta FFT tube leak detection system for boiler Tube leak Detection
Maintenance / calibration and fault finding on Baluff Micro pulse Rod style Positioner for HP Bypass Valves
Maintenance and fault finding on Submerged Scraper Conveyer Hydraulic control system
Maintenance and control on Clyde Bergemann Boiler Soot Blower System including long and short stroke variations