TERENCE SCOTT ADAMS

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mobile: 713-***-****, ad2q19@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION:

Master of Science in Systems Engineering and Engineering Management

Missouri University of Science and Technology (MS&T), July 2012

Graduate Certificates in Advanced System Safety, Software Safety, and Human Error Analysis University of Southern California (USC) April, November 2010

Bachelor of Science in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering

Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, May 1990

WORK SUMMARY:

30 years of Project and Safety engineering experience in developing engineering projects, and operational activities for various technology industries such as Aerospace, Military, Oil & Gas and Automotive.

Provided Functional Safety Analyses (FMEDA and FTAs) to meet ISO-26262 Automotive Safety Standard for a Tier-1 Brake System Supplier to Ford and GM OEMs.

Facilitated consistent hardware (sensors & final elements) implementation for Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) installation.

Performed grandfathering safety assessments of “existing” (prior to 2001) Dow Chemical Company production plant protection systems. Performed SIS Verification, Commissioning, & Validation prior to implementation.

Assessed required risk-reduction for the safety function using FMEA qualitative and FMEDA and SIL quantitative analysis of hazard risks applied to an end-to-end safety validation of the safety-related system.

Delivered specialist technical support and assurance for integrated control and safety system (ICSS) hardware and software systems for onshore, offshore topsides, hull or subsea systems and R&D.

Developed and submitted Operations & Support Hazard Analyses (O&SHA) along with Health Hazard Assessments for Boeing Chinook Medium to Heavy Lift Helicopters for domestic and international military customers.

Utilized NASA system engineering approach to allocate and verify NASA safety requirements to the International Space Station (ISS) flight equipment and software.

Provided real-time safety and mission assurance of ISS assembly missions from the NASA ground Mission Control Center.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

10/16 – Present: Functional Safety Engineer, Stellantis/BMW/Veoneer, Southfield, MI

Performing fault tree analysis (FTA) and failure modes, effects and diagnostics analysis (FMEDA) for Veoneer Corporation Brake Electronic Control Unit (ECU) hardware circuits: Main Power, Fluid Sensor, Vacuum Sensor, Coil Power, Brushed DC Motor, CAN, Electronic Power Boost, Pedal Feel Simulator Valve, Pressure Sensor Interface and Stroke Sensor Interface. Providing systems engineering development for Veoneer ECU Braking System safety case. Entered technical safety requirements for ECU Brake System in DOORS requirements database. Reviewed and providing safety test cases into Hardware Software Interface Specification (HSIS) document. Provided supplier safety interface between Ford and GM OEM safety organizations and Autoliv engineering departments for safety related activities. Maintained Development Interface Agreement (DIA) with customers. Created and maintained project safety plans in alignment with project management and engineering departments according to development processes. Prepared functional safety concepts and technical safety concepts. Derived safety requirements from safety concept to technical safety requirements. Defined safety strategies for random hardware failures. Defined system safe states and transitions. Performing failure analysis for complex system of system interfaces. Performed design safety analysis FMEA, FTA for systematic failures (system, software). Performed quantitative FTAs to derive the system failure rate to meet random hardware failure safety targets per ISO26262 processes according to the appropriate ASIL product development level. Performing tool qualifications per ISO 26262. Led functional safety meetings with various automotive suppliers and OEMs. Prepared test case specifications for functional safety validation. Interfaced between OEM safety organizations and engineering departments for safety related activities. Escalated and de-escalating project related issues pertaining to safety compilation of safety case.

01/15-08/16: Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) SME, The Dow Chemical Company, Lake Jackson, TX.

Facilitated consistent hardware (sensors & final elements) implementation of The Dow Chemical Company’ Safety Instrumented Systems. Performed mandatory pre-start-up functional safety assessments of the Safety Instrumented System. Performed grandfathering assessments of “existing” (prior to 2001) protection systems. Performed the SIS Verification, Commissioning, & Validation prior to implementation. This involved reviewing and approving the instrument design, installation, and test procedures to ensure the viability of the SIS. Provided coaching and unplanned support to plants and project teams in their assigned region as required, including providing assistance in SIS procedure development/approval, SIS instrument repair deferral approval, and Instrument Process Data instrument test deferral approval. Worked with Layers Of Protection Analysis teams as required to define the appropriate SIS layers of protections. Guided project teams and support engineering activities in the proper instrument selection. Reviewed and approved selection, calculations, documentation, proof test intervals and proof test procedures. Provided approval to the installation details and commissioning plans. Reviewed and approved all modifications to proof test intervals and major changes in SIS instrumentation. Prepared the project team for a successful SIS Assessment prior to start-up. Trained and mentored Instrument Engineering and Maintenance personnel in SIS techniques. Participated in Most Effective Technology development.

09/14-12/14: Functional Safety Engineer, Professional Testing Inc, Houston, TX.

Identifying required safety functions through process safety function reviews, formal HAZIDs, HAZOPs and Accident Reviews.

Assessed the risk-reduction required by the safety function by FMEA qualitative and FMEDA and SIL quantitative analysis of hazard risks applied to an end-to-end safety function of the safety-related system.

Ensured the safety function performs to the design intent, including under conditions of incorrect operator input and failure modes. Established processes and procedures to ensure the design and lifecycle is managed by qualified and competent engineers carrying out processes to IEC EN 61508 or IEC EN 61511.

Verified that the system meets the assigned SIL by determining the Mean Time Between Failures and the Safe Failure Fraction (SFF), along with appropriate tests.

Conducted Functional Safety audits to examine and assess the evidence that the appropriate safety lifecycle management techniques have been applied consistently and thoroughly in the relevant lifecycle stages of product.

12/12-05/14: Process Safety Management Consultant, ABB Consulting, Houston, TX.

Delivered specialist technical support and assurance for integrated control and safety system (ICSS) hardware and software systems for onshore, offshore topsides, hull or subsea systems and R&D. Performed Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) studies, Control HAZOP studies. Integrated Control and Safety System (ICSS) design, installation and verification, in particular Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS). Performed process hazard analysis functions, Safety Integrity Level (SIL) design reviews and risk/reliability assessments. Performed field instrumentation, foundation fieldbus and fire and gas system specification and evaluation. Produced recommendations for equipment operation and maintenance improvements. Participated in Root Cause and Failure Analysis (RCFA). Acted as liason with British Petroleum (BP’) Main Automation Contractors. Developed and maintained BP’s internal instrument and control Engineering Technical Practices (ETPs). Provided technical guidance on application of codes, standards (API 505, API 14C, API RP 75/ IEC 60079-10, -14, -17, IEC 61511), project design criteria and ETPs (BP Governing Practices: GP 30-48, GP 30-75, GP 30-80, GP 30-81).

08/09-04/12: System Safety Engineer, The Boeing Company- H-47 Rotorcraft Product Assurance Dept, Ridley Park, PA.

Developed and submitted Operations & Support Hazard Analyses (O&SHA) along with Health Hazard Assessments for domestic and international military customer delivery. These contract deliverables enabled post-delivery maintenance and technical support of the Boeing Medium and Heavy Lift (MHLH) Chinook Helicopter.

Defined and maintained system and software safety requirements in DOORS database for international and US Army rotorcraft customers.

Analyzed and delivered risk assessment reports for various Chinook rotorcraft component anomalies.

These were submitted as contract deliverables to various international customers including Singapore, Canada, Italy and Japan Military Operations Departments (MOD) on time and within budget. These deliverables were approved on first time delivery.

Developed work instructions for junior safety engineers to establish clear processes for future contract deliverables involving operations and support safety hazard analyses.

04/07-08/09: Cargo Integration Safety Engineer, The Boeing Company, Houston, TX.

Evaluated NASA Space Shuttle design changes for impacts to Space Shuttle Cargo Integration safety.

Performed system safety hazard and FMEA/CIL analyses per NASA program requirements outlined in specifications NSTS 22254 and NSTS 22206.

Maintained system safety verification database records per CMMI standards.

Submitted hazard analysis reports that analyzed integrated systems for safety compliance according to NASA predefined safety requirements

Provided safety design recommendations to engineers and management in order to mitigate program and project risks.

Prepared and presented safety briefings to program review boards; supported technical design review meetings with relevant system safety data.

Specific duties included generating preliminary hazard analysis and system operating and support hazard analysis reports;

Evaluated test procedures, test results and prepared system safety assessments. Developed fault trees and performed quantitative statistical analysis.

Coordinated delivery of safety verification data for flight certification of the Space Shuttle and International Space Station.

01/04-4/07: System Safety Engineer, The Boeing Company, Houston, TX.

Utilized NASA system engineering approach to allocate and verify NASA safety requirements to ISS flight equipment and software.

Executed NASA-defined system engineering requirements by conducting hazard analyses to identify all unsafe conditions and their causes. This process is consistent with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standards for all other industries (military and commercial).

Performed safety hazard analyses on space-flight hardware and software built for the International Space Station (ISS) ECLS (Environmental Control and Life Support) subsystem.

Documented hazard analyses in reports that are published and used to mitigate and control any hazardous conditions posed by the space environment aboard the ISS in accordance with NASA safety and medical requirements.

Provided safety hazard control data and analysis to design engineers during weekly ISS ECLS integrated project team (IPT) teleconferences.

Provided resolution plans for execution of corrective actions and final disposition of ISS PRACA (Problem Report and Corrective Action) reports.

Provided real-time safety monitoring for mission assurance of joint Space Shuttle and ISS assembly missions in space from the NASA ground support facility, the JSC (Johnson Space Center) MCC (Mission Control Center).

Assisted in real-time space flight anomaly resolution and failure investigations of the ISS ECLS subsystem.

10/02-01/04: Senior Safety Engineer, GB Tech Inc., Houston, TX.

Provided real time safety and mission assurance of ISS assembly missions from the NASA ground Mission Control Center.

Maintained the Problem Report and Corrective Action (PRACA) database for real-time space flight anomalies.

Assisted in real-time anomaly resolution and failure investigations for major ISS subsystems such as the Electrical Power System (EPS), the Thermal Control System (TCS), the Guidance Navigation and Control (GN&C) System and the ECLS subsystem.

Developed fault trees in the analysis of ongoing ISS subsystem failures.

Previous work experience:

GHG, Reliability Engineer

Lockheed-Martin Corporation, Lead Project Engineer

COMPUTER PROFICIENCY:

Language/Tools: FORTRAN, Visual Basic, C+, DOORS, CRADLE

Operating Systems: MS-DOS, Windows, UNIX

Software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio, Medini Analyze, Fault-Tree+, CAFTA, Item Toolkit, IQRM

Hardware: IBM compatible PCs

SKILLS:

Fundamentals of Engineering/Engineer-in-Training License (License # ET-38237)

Certification in Automotive Functional Safety (Certificate #3814 valid thru 6/2/25)

Certification in Automotive Cybersecurity (Certificate # CSPAuto1001 valid thru 2/25/23)

Development of system design requirements, requirements decomposition, validation and verification

ISO 26262 Automotive Functional Safety

ISO/SAE 21434 Automotive Cybersecurity

International Process Safety Standards IEC-61508, IEC-61511

Safety Hazard Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects and Fault Tree Analyses per SAE ARP 4761, ARP 4754, RTCA DO-178B and MIL-STD-882

Experienced and familiar with application of NASA NSTS 1700.7B and JSC 17481A Safety Standards

Experienced and familiar with application of NASA 8719.13B, NPR 7150.2 and SSP 50038 Software Safety Standards

System Safety Program Plans (SSPP), Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA), Preliminary System Safety Assessment (PSS), System Safety Assessment (SSA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Preliminary Hazard Lists (PHL), Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), Subsystem Hazard Analysis (SSHA) and System Hazard Analysis (SHA)

ISO 9000 Internal Auditing and CMMI familiar

Hazardous Area Classification per API 505 and API 500

P&IDs and Electrical One-line Diagrams

Project and Operations experience as control instrument engineer

Knowledge of alarm rationalization studies

Experience with human machine interfaces and operator training simulators

Experience with process control (including tuning) and advanced control

Knowledge of data historians and data security

REFERENCES: Available upon request

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