Electrical Engineer Controls

HIEU XUAN HO, P.E. 314-***-****, US Citizen, ****.**.***@*****.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

PROCESS CONTROL, INSTRUMENTATION, and ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

A highly skilled and dependable Instrumentation & Controls Engineer with expert-level knowledge of field instrumentation and Distributed Control Systems (DCS) used in complex Oil & Gas operations. Adept at navigating and interrogating DCS systems for loop tuning, implementing control changes via Management of Change (MoC) processes, and supporting Cause & Effect (C&E) and graphic modifications.

Extensive expertise in electrical design documents, including electrical component specification sheets, one-line diagrams, motor schematic diagrams, VFDs, power transfer, breaker selection, cable sizing, and arc flash studies. Holds an active professional engineer license in Texas and Missouri.

Familiar with instrumentation standards and codes relevant to the chemical industry, including NEC, NFPA 70, IEEE, OSHA, ANSI, and ISA. Proficient in PLC programming, Visual Basic, C++, SKM Power Tools, SmartPlant Instrumentation (Intools), AutoCAD, Google Earth integration, and Dalsa Vision Systems.

Expertise in selecting instruments such as flow meters, valves, and analyzers based on process data. Experience includes creating IO lists per P&IDs, evaluating vendor quotes, purchasing, conducting start-ups, performing RCFA, administering FAT and SAT, validating projects, providing training, and managing documentation such as loop drawings, commissioning test plans, C&E diagrams, installation details, and control narratives or functional requirement specifications.

Reliable and self-motivated professional with strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and resilience. Recognized for being dependable, flexible, and an effective communicator.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

OXYCHEM – Corporate Pasadena, TEXAS DEC 2021- JAN 2025 Senior Process Control Engineer

Lead Process Technology and Services support for OxyChem corporate projects, ensuring efficient execution and accountability. Develop and track action plans to manage all instrumentation, including task lists, timelines, critical path evaluations, and coordination between vendors and plant personnel. Establish instrument guidelines, develop FEED estimates, and provide technical support for RFQs, SOWs, and control narratives. Deliver robust support for day-to-day operations, loop tuning, control-logic modifications, graphics updates, and Cause-and-Effect (C&E) integrations.

Projects: Deer Park- Low Energy Process Interface Unit (LEPIU), Laport- B Furnace replacement, Hot Quench Column, Pasadena- Incinerator, Initiator Storage building, Deer Park -VCM/PVC and Markham Ethylene pipeline, Luling- Centrifuge.

COVESTRO – BAYTOWN, TEXAS JUN 2011- NOV 2021

Senior PCT and E&I Engineer

Led and provided expert consultation for Covestro on various Process Technology and Services projects across the production process life cycle, including conceptual design, process development, capital investments, and Operational Excellence. Ensured outstanding process safety performance by enhancing Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), improving instrument reliability and control, enforcing engineering standards, and actively participating in the Management of Change (MOC) process and HAZOPs within plant operations. Facilitate and lead RCFA exercises, identify root causes, recommend corrective actions, and prepare comprehensive technical reports for stakeholders.

Projects: BPA plant reliability (SKF monitor, Bently Nevada), BPA DeltaV DCS migration project, mMDI Process Hazard Analysis, Cooling Tower upgraded with new motors and feeder, Line 6/Line 5, and Line 4 Preheater Upgraded, Refrigeration in Makrolon, MDI EOL., Incinerator.

COVIDIEN – ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI MAY 2004- JUN 2010

Principal Electrical Engineer

Managed small-scale capital projects and provided technical support for industrial facilities, ensuring efficient execution and compliance. Specified and integrated equipment such as filling stations, cappers, labelers, and case packers to meet FDA regulations and GMP requirements. Supported production by troubleshooting issues, HIEU XUAN HO, P.E. 314-***-****, US Citizen, ****.**.***@*****.*** conducting FATs and SATs, and performing system failure analysis. Utilized SKM software for arc flash calculations and Time Current Curves (TCC) to optimize electrical coordination at Greenville, IL, and Hobart, NY plants. Improved productivity across company locations through engineering services and program modifications. Ensured all electrical designs adhered to NEC and NFPA 70E guidelines for safety and regulatory compliance.

Projects: 12F1 packaging line with SCADA, VFDs, on products Liquid Filling line, Switchgears, MCCs with new feeder, Transformer sizing, Lypholizer output modification, backup Power (including generator design and ATS), Arc Flash Study followed up with setting breakers, Office trailers power feed design, Power door interlock and Fire alarm system. Utilized VBA with ActiveX application between Microsoft Windows and RSView SE to monitor the packaging line. Utilized Parsec program to store data in the SQL server. Coordinated work between vendors and contractors during design and construction.

System Design: DeviceNet, Control Logic 5000, PLC 5, SLC500, Robotic, Cognet/DalsaVision, Windows NT, 2000, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access), Visual Basic, PanelView, PanelMate WYETH BIOPHARMA (PFIZER)– SANFORD, NC JAN 2001-APR 2004 Sr. Process Control Systems Engineer

Performed maintenance, troubleshooting, inspection, replacement, and updates on all instrumentation and control systems across the facility. Designed and maintained automation for batch and continuous processes, ensuring compliance with production and FDA regulations, including 21 CFR Part 11 and GMP requirements. Supported production activities by troubleshooting issues and drafting System Operating Procedures (SOPs). Continuously modified and upgraded control systems to enhance productivity and operational efficiency. Conducted protocol development, execution, and data collection to support validation and compliance efforts. Reviewed designs of new and updated products to identify and mitigate potential manufacturing issues.

Project: ReFacto and Refacto AF Process

Designed and developed automation control systems using Intellution and Visual Basic on a Windows NT-based platform to track batch activities, including audit trails with signature requirements. Worked on Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems for Water for Injection (WFI), central alarm systems (monitoring Glass Washers and Autoclaves), and Cell Culture Bioreactor Controllers. Maintained and modified automation programs to enhance productivity and system efficiency. Experienced in system design and programming with ControlLogix 5000, PLC-5, SLC 500, DeltaV, and HMI platforms such as PanelView and PanelMate. MONSANTO ENVIRO-CHEM – ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI DEC 1995- NOV 2000 Instrumentation Engineer

Led all instrumentation design aspects for projects in chemical plants and industrial facilities, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and project requirements. Managed and coordinated instrumentation design efforts across multiple engineering disciplines to ensure seamless project execution. Developed control strategies and programmed control systems, including DeltaV, Moore Distributed Control System (DCS), and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). Electrical design experience included 480V motor controls, control power distribution, and emergency power systems. Field experience encompassed instrument construction supervision, system checkout, startup procedures, and operator training to ensure smooth project implementation.

Projects: Sulfuric Acid Plants in Rock Spring, WY and Lakeland, FL, Honeywell burner system, Lab rooms power re- design included outlets, lighting grounds. System Design: Panel controllers with Modicon PLC, Bailey 2000 Operator Workstation, Moore Products, Delta-V DCS with Process Suite software. EDUCATIONS AND CERTIFICATE

AS in Electronics Technology @ Illinois Central College, and BS in Electrical Engineer at Bradley University Active Registered Professional Engineer in Texas, and Missouri. Valid TWIC card.

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