Jude Shoemaker, Control Engineer

Jude Shoemaker

Control Engineer

Engie Energy Services Solutions

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Bachelor's degree, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Experience
15 years, 10 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :15 years, 10 Months

Control Engineer at Engie Energy Services Solutions
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since December 2019

- Responsible on the multiple retrofitting project in Riyadh for BMS and HVAC energy
management and optimization using Tridium Niagara N4 platform.
- Conduct site survey for auditing and design implementation for energy optimization.
- Designing of System Architecture and Control Schematics as per site requirements.
- Responsible for preparing IO point lists base on the design and control schematic to
provide a bill of quantities (BOQ).
- Testing and Commissioning of BMS and HVAC system using Tridium Niagara N4.
- Create BMS control logic through software and hardware modification as necessary.
- Create BEMS system graphics using Niagra library as per site condition.
- Configure and Commissioned Energy Meter for base lining and energy monitoring
- Configure PICV valves for AHU to reduce energy cost on the CHWS.
- Configure trend logs and alarms setting for monitoring.
- Configure equipment scheduling for optimization and energy savings.
- Close all snags provided from client or entity.
- Prepare handover documents for final approval and project handover.
- Conduct BMS training for operators to familiarize the Tridium Niagara system application
and operations.

BMS Engineer (Control and Operations) at Eram Engineering
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • July 2016 to August 2019

- Responsible for the Control and Operation of ICAS (Integrated Campus Automation System) and all Subsystems like BMS, PMS, LiCS, LCS and FDAS using Niagara Vykon Workplace N4.
- Maintain and Repair the control systems of ICAS and BMS throughout the site as determined by the manufacturers recommendation as detailed by the site management.
- Conduct performance analysis for correct operation of all ICAS control equipment as directed by site management.
- Responsible for the Control and Operations of ICAS and BMS system (like; AHU, FCU, VAV, CHW, EWH, HWS, Sump Pumps, etc.).
- Upgrades BMS control systems through software and hardware modification as necessary.
- Checks routinely for correct operation of all equipment in locations that include BMS control systems.
- Adjust variables and provide adjustment as required to ensure systems are operating correctly within parameters.
- Monitor and record values of HVAC systems to build up a database of records to provide data for energy efficiency improvement.
- Analyze the behavior of the plants with respect to the Set Points and setting up the various control parameters.

BMS ENGINEER (Facilities and Maintenance) at Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar Ltd. (NDSQ)
  • Qatar - Doha
  • July 2013 to April 2016

- Responsible for pro-active monitoring, identification and rectification of faults, undertaking remedial works and services
- Checks on BMS control system to support the effective and efficient PPM and reactive maintenance.
- Ensure that BMS maintenance procedures are carried out to the standards detailed in the specific services scheduled.
- Responsible for managing BMS system installed in the yard/buildings for controlling and monitoring the mechanical and electrical equipment such as HVAC, lighting, power systems, fire systems, and security system
- Check and ensure the working condition of electrical system including of transformer, UPS, firefighting system and electrical panels.
- Supervise the operations of air-conditioning system including of chiller plant, Fire alarm system, CCTV System, Access control system, Air-conditioning System
- Conducting and coordinating maintenance, Breakdown and routine activities for BMS systems
- Read and interpret wiring and control diagrams
- Lead the team of technicians and assign tasks and evaluate the completion of the task.
- Carry out commissioning of various systems using ABB and Beckhoff Automation.
- Coordinate annual maintenance contract
- Comply with internal and external compliance requirements
- Ensure proper maintenance of logs and records
- Proper documentation of BMS systems

BMS ENGINEER (Testing and Commissioning) at HAPCO - KGTech Arabia (Honeywell Partner)
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • September 2012 to June 2013

- Perform Commissioning and system diagnostics from system level controllers to end devices such as honeywell sensors, actuators and more.
- Repair and replace equipment as required by fault finding to maintain equipment in optimal performance condition.
- Troubleshoot and resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise at any time.
- Check Input and Output test for all BMS and HVAC Controls.
- Configure Alerton Controllers like VLX, BCM, VLC, VAV, and VLD trough BACtalk Configuration.
- Upgrades BMS control systems trough software and hardware modification as necessary by using Microsoft Visio 2007.
- Prepare Sequence of Operation and Testing and Commissioning sheet for Inspection with the Consultant.

BMS ENGINEER (Operation and Maintenance) at Saudi Oger Ltd.
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • June 2009 to May 2012

- Provide HVAC control engineering in all HVAC systems
- Responsible for the operation and maintenance of electronic controls of building services systems
- Provide Planned Maintenance and reactive diagnosis and repairs to all HVAC control systems
- Analyze the behavior of the plants with respect to the set point and setting up the various control parameters
- Monitor Air Handling Units using Envision for Backtalk 2.5
- Monitoring of Global controller BCM/ETH, VLX and field controller VAVS, VLC and VLX Expansion Module
- Monitor Temperature, Pressure, Flow and Speed of the Energy Wheel and Fans.
- Calibrate / Configure Honeywell STT17 RTD Sensors
- Use the historical logged data of various plants to review the system and propose improvements in order to enhance the system efficiency and / or reduce the operation cost as well as improve the services provided to customer
- Check sensors for VAVs, FCU and AHU units.
- Conduct Monthly, Quarterly and Annually Preventive Maintenance for BMS system.
- Plan, schedule and organize preventive maintenance and shut down maintenance for building automation system to ensure zero unplanned downtime

Instrumentation Engineer at Presidium Controls and Industrial Technologies Corp.
  • Philippines
  • October 2007 to June 2009

- Analyze and Interpret data provide Technical Support to Clients / Costumers.
- Create Instrument Test Procedures.
-Site Supervision for installation, calibration, evaluation, modification, testing, commissioning and start-up of instruments and control systems.
-Preparation of instrument list with calibration ranges, alarm settings and more.
-Calibrate, adjust and repair the instruments in the area assign as per requirements.
-Plan and regularly check and record instrument parameters like flow, level, pressure, and temperature to ensure correct specific operating range.
-Perform work order tasks and preparation of reports and documentation upon completion.
-Interfacing with costumers and consultants on technical requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Electronics and Communications Engineering
  • at Cebu Institute of Technology University (CIT-U)
  • March 2006

Operation and Maintenance

Specialties & Skills

Electronics
Building Management System BMS
Instrumentation
Instrumentation and Controls
Computer Skills
Automation

Languages

English
Intermediate
Filipino
Expert
Arabic
Beginner

Memberships

Knights of Columbus (K of C)
  • Member 3rd knight
  • May 2009
Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (IEEP) C
  • Member
  • June 2001

Training and Certifications

Root Cause Analysis (Training)
Training Institute:
TAPROOT
Date Attended:
May 2017
Duration:
84 hours
Fiber Optic Splicing, Testing and Troubleshooting Techniques (Training)
Training Institute:
IECEP Qatar
Date Attended:
May 2015
Duration:
36 hours
District Cooling Plant Control System (Training)
Training Institute:
IECEP Qatar
Date Attended:
December 2014
Duration:
24 hours
Envision for BACtalk Basics (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2010
Valid Until:
December 2010
• Building Automation System (BAS) and HVAC Controls Fundamentals (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2011
Valid Until:
August 2011
Engineering and Commissioning an Alerton Control System (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2011
Valid Until:
February 2011

Hobbies

  • Basketball