John — Project Manager/Controls Engineer
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Dynamic degreed PMP controls engineer that is results-oriented professional with extensive experience spanning over a decade in engineering management, program leadership, and project execution across diverse industries, such as pharmaceutical, manufacturing, power generation, oil/gas, and water/wastewater.
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Complete commissioning test procedures and detailed reports; Create and maintain commissioning logs, checklists, and other tools to track commissioning projects.
Able to install, and remove machinery using pneumatic hydraulic systems
QA/ QC Department in construction of facilities, inspections of equipment installation, testing & area turnover of systems
Develop operating and maintenance procedures as applicable on complex boiler, turbine/generator, emissions and auxiliary systems
Project Manager/Project Lead Rotan Electric Company - Full I&C package including control system design
Leads and performs instrument and control calibrations, troubleshooting and project coordination. Subject matter expert and consultant on all plant, instrumentation and control systems, including boilers, turbines and auxiliary systems
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Spearhead marathon petroleum automation modernization program; $2.8B, sixteen-year initiative encompassing BPCS/SIS/RTE upgrades across multiple facilities. Oversee program alignment with client processes; ensuring cohesion among engineering contractors, vendors, and stakeholders to achieve objectives. Supervise performance of engineering contractors; coordinating with client project managers for seamless execution. Facilitate monthly progress reporting and optimize quality of engineering deliverables by liaising with refinery leadership teams, engineering firms, and internal resources. Engage with AMP construction manager to synchronize engineering designs with client company's construction work package and requirements. • Managed $600M worth of engineering projects spanning two refineries. • Enhanced project documentation efficiency through technical writing, updating project procedures, requests for quotation, decision support packages, and presentations to refinery leadership teams.
Led strategic initiatives focusing on business planning, large-scale development projects, and long-term customer growth. Negotiated and formulated multiple partnership agreements in Oregon and California. Implemented and trained staff on ISO 9001:2015 quality management system; enabling delivery of GMP-compliant services. • Developed internal framework and documentation for ISO 9001:2015 certification, slated for Q3 2022. • Deployed upland professional services automation (PSA) software; enhancing company-wide project, proposal, and time management. • Decreased overhead hours for proposal preparation and production time of control panels by introducing SOPs for electrical design and fabrication units.
Directed engineers, project managers, and designers to innovate, refine, and troubleshoot technical solutions. Spearheaded development and endorsement of partner package for level-1 integrator agreement with FANUC America; establishing POA as sole recognized FANUC approved system integrator in Pacific Northwest. • Attained $2M revenue surge by elevating departmental capabilities and team size. • Deployed and instructed organization-wide adoption of project insight work management software; enhancing project, resource, and document management efficiency by 30% and saving $750K annually. • Enhanced staff satisfaction by executing departmental career advancement program and optimizing recruitment process.
Spearheaded daily oversight of capital construction field operations. Ensured timely reporting to stakeholders, maintaining project targets and schedules. • Managed contractor projects for maximum value and results. • Directed numerous large-scale natural gas construction projects.
Directed and trained six engineers and four designers; ensuring seamless execution of tasks and compliance with set standard Spearheaded staff training, contractor communication, and collaboration with stakeholders and clients. Formulated documentation encompassing I/O lists, cause-effect matrices, panel layouts, network communication schematics, and termination schedules. • Led establishment and expansion of the department. • Created instrument and control systems, specifying electronic instrumentation placements and conduit pathways.
Managed end-to-end system implementation, from planning to post-commissioning services. Developed wiring standards for cable and conduit systems, including fabrication and installation documentation for hazardous areas. Directed engineering standards training for entire company. Proficient in ISA Standards, NFPA 70, IEC 60079, IECEx, and ATEX requirements. • Led company-wide training on PLC and HMI programming, integrating third-party DCS and anti-surge control interfaces.
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- What does John do?
- John is a Project Manager/Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
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- John is based in Cypress, Texas.
- What does John specialize in?
- John works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Emerson, Ignition, Siemens and AutoCAD as a Project Manager/Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. John's skilled trades: Instrumentation, Maintenance, Validation and Manager.
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