William — Project Engineer
William
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Programming Skills (7)
Thru Windows 10 Pro, ETL tools, connection to database, forms and reports, applications development.
PLC ladder programming, specification,communications link to network and programmer systems, administration, resource development.
About Me
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER (P.E.) - 15+ YEARS' EXPERIENCE Achievement-oriented professional with extensive experience in engineering management, process engineering, and strategic planning. Proven track record of managing complex projects while collaborating within teams to support an organization's overall success. Provides exceptional skills in quality assessment, technical management, budget management, schedule management, and process control. Identifies opportunities for advancing business objectives while implementing practices for process improvement. Value-centric leader who thrives in fast-paced environments delivering both forward-thinking and professionalism
Skilled Trades (6)
Software Competencies (2)
Professional Competencies (16)
Develop fanning friction factor equations for short and varying diameter pipe runs to include valving, elevation change, and tubing/pipe roughness for stand-alone, in-plant, and field installed equipment.
Development maintenance activities based on life-cycle, end-of-run, NACE requirements. Utilize manufacturing execution systems to retrieve and write specification data; confirm replacement pieces.
Applications (10)
Develop applications in support of go-live and routine data retrieval and storage.
Write and review/edit procedures. Deploy procedures as part of Process Safety Management process, pre-start-up safety review. Other methods include ISO-9000, and regular update to manuals and technical bulletins.
Work Experience(18)
CONQUEST, INC – Network Engineer (Baltimore, MD) 2019 Serve as Network Engineer, installing level 2 equipment for contractor, Cisco, in support of retail, and commercial sites.
2016 CERTIS USA, LLC - Field Technician (Wasco, CA) Provided leadership as Field Technician in support of process development, electronic exhaust monitoring, gas/solids separation, radio systems monitoring, and simple ladder logic design as part of Allen-Bradley (PLC 5000/HMI) site for pesticides manufacture. Designed new method for evaluating electronic signaling to distinguish between acute and chronic exhaust particles
ALON USA / PARAMOUNT PETROLEUM CORP - Distributed Computers Engineer (Bakersfield, CA) 2010 - 2014 Served as Distributed Computers Engineer supervising IT team (5 full-time, 1 contractor) around $40M sale of refinery to new owners. Developed console, business intranet, and server farm operations in support of revised technology. Re-configured systems in support of fuel oil processing objective, including HCU, MHCU, LRU, utilities, tank farm operations, and oil/gas sales terminal. Developed security model to include additional camera installations, security server upgrades, and account point maintenance. - Deployed reports in support of refining economics Install Dell/blade hardware, server operating system, and PI database - Installed interface software server & configured interfaces in support of tag indexing to transact tag data from source servers - Developed how-to's in support of user interface development for reporting with client software and MS Office tools
2008 COMBUSTION ASSOCIATES INC. - Project engineer (Corona, CA) Developed proposals for GE/Woodward frame-mounted engine/turbine connected to generator set in support of formation gas to electric power field station. Worked with engineering team to develop hydraulic and metering requirements for system operation
FACILITY ROBOTICS INC. - IT Services Director of Operations / Project Engineer (Temecula, CA) 2006 - 2008 Collaborated with technicians and regional sales professionals in support of sub-contracting to telephone company. Coordinated and communicated directly with contractors and local authorities to develop switch room logistical plans in support of national operations, center/intranet communications, central plant operations (HVAC), battery room & security access/monitoring (DVR). - Subcontracted to ATT Systems using Microsoft/Trindium/Niagra/Net-fusion 8/Vision technology - Maintained responsibility for writing procedure manual in support of H2 sensor system calibration
2006 BRINDERSON CORPORATION - Instrument Specialist (Torrance, CA) Served as Instrument Specialist working with project managers to complete action items for installing instruments, control actuators, and positioners at crude unit as part of turn-around bench calibrate pressure switches for crude feed exchangers. Maintained responsibility for calibrating level transmitters at crude separations unit. Utilized HART/Sub-assembly systems
METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SO. CALIFORNIA - Senior Systems Analyst (Los Angeles, CA) 2003 - 2004 Met with program managers, project managers, and district employees to determine IT requirements in support of IT Water master plan. Collaborated with district employees to identify site requirements, gap assessments, and risk analysis. Developed project schedule & budget in support of instrumentation replacement database and polymer blending unit as part of water filtration project. - Created project to replace unit controllers in support of communication between filtration plant and business departments - Identified areas of opportunity and implemented strategies and best practices to drive efficiency & process improvement
2017 - 2018 OPTIMA CHEMICAL LLC - Distributed Computer System / E&I Engineer (Belle, WV) Serves as Distributed Control Systems Specialist / Engineering & Instrument (E&I) Engineer in support of two area consoles (Honeywell) to include Allen-Bradley and Modicon 800/900 series controller. Projected 8-year lifecycle replacement of controllers and console to human-machine interface with multiple PLC platforms networked to WAN server for business network. Leads daily meetings to discuss operational and production goals, identify system problems, and develop work-around strategies. - Manages console alarms rationalization in support of PSM objectives to include alarms inventory and maintenance - Deploys business plans around reporting, problem-solving, and development of multi-year system replacement strategy.
2014 KERN OIL & REFINING COMPANY - Process Engineer (Bakersfield, CA) Served as Process Engineer responsible for initiating catalyst inventory and instructing operations on LRU shutdown. Developed heat-exchanger replacement strategy. Defined operating line and equilibrium for 25K BPD distillation unit. Maintained responsibility for defining strategy to address tallow oil catalytic cracking/filtering to reduce calcium build-up in front of reactors. - Worked with external consultants to develop process model (Hysim) conditions in support of gas/oil separation - Identified areas of opportunity and implemented best practices to drive efficiency and process improvement
TJ CROSS ENGINEERING - Project Specialist (Bakersfield, CA) Provided support as Process Specialist with TJ Cross Engineering coordinating with engineering and project teams to develop oil field equipment replacement proposals for clients in San Joaquin Valley, San Gabriel Basin, and Coastal Valley. Performed site walk with client company to develop electronic/control system definition in support of contract to replace $50M annual revenues. - Participated as subject matter expert (SME) in process safety management meeting process hazard analysis requirements - Collaborated cross-functionally with stakeholders to ensure daily activities aligned with organizational objectives
BIG WEST OIL OF CALIFORNIA LLC - Senior Process Controls Engineer (Bakersfield, CA) 2008 - 2010 Provided leadership as Senior Process Controls Engineer participating in refinery and tank farm de-inventory as part of property sale. Collaborated with city as part of roadway improvements around perimeter of refinery, sales of land parcel, and water well. Developed effective process control strategies for presentation to Operators and Process Engineers in support of unit optimization
Education / Training / Certificates(1)
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- William is a Project Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
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- William is based in Charleston, West Virginia.
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- William works with Windows, Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Honeywell, National Instruments and Microsoft Office Suite as a Project Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. William's skilled trades: HVAC, Process Improvement, writing, Support and Instrumentation.
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