EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Multi-disciplined Electrical Engineer with 7 years experience in Instrumentation and Process Control Systems supported by additional coursework in Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics at the Colorado School of Mines.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hazen Research, Inc. Golden, CO
Instrumentation & Controls Engineer August 2008 - July 2015
• Designed and implemented data acquisition and control systems for lab scale to pilot plant scale processes.
• Created and managed instrumentation and control project schedules including Labor, Logistics, and Acquisitions.
• Developed and updated P&ID's; PFD's; Electrical Drawings; Instrumentation Lists; I/O Lists; and Control Philosophy documentation based on scope of work and continued project requirements.
• Drafted Instrumentation, Contractor, and Labor Budgetary Estimates for requested proposals and adjustments based on continued research/engineering through project's life cycle.
• Identified and prioritized longer lead time purchases/acquisitions. Specified instrumentation and control valves for vendor quotes. Cultivated and maintained excellent relationships with clients and vendors by accommodating requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Programmed Real-Time embedded control systems (Compact FieldPoint, Compact RIO, & FPGA), developed HMIs, and configured historical trending/databases. Created custom software driver solutions interfacing unique instrumentation, communication, and data logging requirements.
• Directed Engineers and Technicians during plant construction, commissioning, startup, and operations phases. Provided technical support and employed a hands-on approach to problem solving control and process system failures. Experience tuning PID control loops including: temperature, pressure, flow, analytical, and etc.
Sensor Solutions Corporation Steamboat Springs, CO
Electrical Engineering Technician July 2007 – August 2008
• Production Scrap Analyst- Managed, analyzed, and provided solutions for non-conforming products. Responsible for 60-70% reduction in production waste. Developed multiple improvements in company manufacturing processes.
• Member of team responsible for design and construction of prototype hall-effect, reed-effect, proximity, and variable reluctance sensors for measurement and control of digital/analog electronic systems.
• Professionally interfaced with customers providing application support and product failure analysis.
KEY PROJECTS
Fluidized Bed Catalytic Reactor - Led design and implementation of 100 I/O point control system. Assisted in P&ID development/review to meet operation and budget design requirements. Provided installation schedules and technical support to technicians and contractors. Created Electrical Drawings and Power Requirement/Load Lists. Developed Instrumentation Lists, I/O Lists, and specified instrumentati...
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