Professional Experience:
Chevron, Houston, Texas – Lead System Analyst, 2012-2013 (12 Months Contract)
Activities include:
- Responsible for Automation Projects.
- Responsible for plant Engineer in Yokogawa, DCS, GE FANUC PLC and Emerson Gateways.
- Executed thorough analysis of DCS to ensure optimum efficiencies.
- Provide comprehensive support of 16 plant servers and IT solutions, including HMI and network support.
- Identified inefficiencies and made recommendations for process improvements.
- Defined project deliverables and monitored status of tasks.
- Drafted action plans and led meetings with department executives to review project status and proposed changes.
- Delivered status reports to stakeholders for budgeting and planning purposes.
- Monitored team progress and enforced deadlines.
- Served as the single point of contact for project scheduling and changes.
- Resolved part and assembly discrepancies.
- Directed customer installations maintaining cost efficiencies based on space and power allocation.
- Maintained and managed network environment including troubleshooting, filing and archiving.
- Programmed logic controller (PLC) code generation software
- Execute plan to finish projects on time and support sales, engineer teams.
- Provide advises on design proposal for new projects.
- Identified inefficiencies and made recommendations for process improvements.
- Served as mentor to junior team members.
- Oversaw production efforts to guarantee that projects were completed in a timely and budget-conscious manner.
- Maintained open and effective communications with project teams to increase productivity.
- Prepared daily project status updates to keep staff up-to-date on program changes and task requirements.
- Provided hands-on technical support, advice and mentoring to all levels of personnel.
- Led cross-functional team to share technology across departments to improve operational efficiency.
GE-IP (Ali Al-Tamimi CO), Khobar, Saudi Arabia – Senior Project Engineer, 2010-2012
Activities include:
- Provided engineering system oversight for PLC, SCADA and RTU.
- Directed and evaluated performance of engineering team.
- Planned, led and monitored key projects in adherence with safety and engineering processes.
- Liaised between clients and engineering staffs to ensure project efficiencies and open communication.
- Identified, isolated and resolved technical issues through advanced troubleshooting techniques.
Key Projects
- SABIC 3 Plant Projects (Ibn Sina, Sharq, PetroKemy): Provided gas detection system for DETOCON controllers for Jubail plant.
- Aramco (Jeddah Refinery): Provided system to control and monitor lifting station for refinery.
- Aramco (Hawaiyah Haradh): Provided one of Saudi Arabia’s largest oil plants with new installation of PLC to control gas detection system (GE FANUC HMI).
GE-IP (Ali Al-Tamimi CO), Khobar, Saudi Arabia – Project/System Engineer, 2008-2010
Activities include:
- Oversaw daily operations and performance of project and regional managers.
- Lead project management cycle of design, documentation, implementation, and testing.
- Executed all engineering processes and maintained accurate, organized documentation.
- Collaborated with other account managers to prepare and deliver performance updates and quarterly business reviews.
- Wrote, proofed and edited sales proposals and correspondence.
- Monitored market conditions, product innovations and competitor activity, and adjusted account sales approach to address latest market developments.
- Addressed customer questions and concerns regarding products, prices and availability.
- Trained sales teams on educational products at seminars and special events.
- Delivered exceptional account service to strengthen customer loyalty.
- Estimated and quoted prices, credit and contract terms, warranties and delivery dates.
- Gathered all relevant materials for bid processes and coordinated bidding and contract approval.
Key Projects
- KAUST with Aramco: Provided control system with 2K I/Os to waste water/chiller plant.
- KFHU: Developed hospital’s power monitoring system for monitoring and controlling.
Yokogawa, Khobar, Saudi Arabia – Project Engineer, 2007-2008 (1 Yr Contract)
Activities include:
- Directed staff with technical assistance and system development of DCS and PLC.
- Built, mobilized and led team in developing DCS projects and backup and restoration solutions.
- Adhered to all timeline and budgeting benchmarks.
Key Project
- PETRO-Rabigh Project: Project consisting of 90K I/O with numerous complex systems: Integral member of worldwide team of 500, responsible for documentation, engineering, time management, team leadership.
- PETRO-Rabigh Project: Assisted in integration of Triconex ESD with Yokogawa systems.
- Aramco Hawaiyah Gas Plant DCS: Assisted in implementation and FAT.
LG Electronics, Huntsville, AL – Project Development Engineer (Volunteer), 2005-2006
Researched and developed engineering tools for global manufacturer of home appliances and consumer electronics.
NASA, Huntsville, AL – Project Development Engineer (Volunteer), 2003-2006
Developed, tested and deployed software for federal agency managing civilian space program and aerospace research.
Computer Skills
- GE IP CIMPLICITY, iFIX, Proficy Machine Edition, PAC8000
- Yokogawa Centum3000, ERP, CCTV, Stardom
- Siemens Simatic ST-7
- Wonderware InTouch HMI (Training)
- Allen-Bradley PLC
- Modicon Unity (Training)
- iX Beijer Universal HMI
- Network Security
- Plant Disaster and Recovery Plan (Implemented in Chevron)
- VMWare Configuration
- LP, FB, ST PLC Programming
- C, C++, VHDL, HTML, SML, XML Programming
- SAP MCB100 Fundamental
- Smartphone Programming
- Java (J2EE and J2SE)
- Microsoft Office Suite
- ExpressPCB, Express SCH
- AutoCAD 2D Design
- Windows XP, 2000, 2003 Server, 2008 Server, 7, ME Support and configuration
- Linux and Unix
- Mac OS X (9.0-Now)
- Applying technical patches to protect Plant
- Knowledge of IEC and ISA Code
- KVM Setup and support
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, University of Alabama, Huntsville, AL, 2006 with Minor in Mathematics.
Trainings & Certifications
- Engineering in CS3000 RS, Yokogawa
- Pro-Safe, Yokogawa
- SCADA, Yokogawa
- Stardom, Yokogawa
- PRM, ERP, and FF devices, Yokogawa
- Intrinsic Safety in Plant, Yokogawa
- Network Communication Solution in Plants, Yokogawa
- Remote Process Interface Protocols and Integration, Yokogawa
- CCTV (Surveillance Solutions), Yokogawa
- KVM (Monitoring Solutions and Communication), Yokogawa
- Experiencing Metering Skids and Analyzer, Yokogawa
- iFix, Cimplicity GE FANUC
- Machine Edition and Products Sales Information Kits, GE FANUC
- Siemens “Products and Engineering including DCS and ESD” using STEP7, Ali A. Tamimi Co.
- Siemens “The Basic Training of SIMATIC ST-7 SYSH” Engineering, Ali A. Tamimi Co.
- HIMA Safety Protection System for the Hazardous Areas, Silvertech Middle East UAE.
- Advanced Engineering “GE IP PLC” by GE IP Dubai, UAE
- Introduction to HMI Wonderware Intouch training
- Introduction to Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5000 training
