khalid Al-Ghamdi, DCS specialist

khalid Al-Ghamdi

DCS specialist

KEMYA_SABIC

Location
Saudi Arabia - Jubail
Education
Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering
Experience
27 years, 4 Months

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Total years of experience :27 years, 4 Months

DCS specialist at KEMYA_SABIC
  • Saudi Arabia - Jubail
  • My current job since October 1997

AL JUBAIL PETROCHEMICAL COMPANY (KEMYA-SABIC)
Over 16 Years of continuous carrier as follows:

Control System and Electrical Department
Distributed Control System (DCS) Specialist 2009- Present

-Honeywell DCS - TDC 3000 (TPN/TPS)
Worked on different Process Control Network levels:
•Level 1 UCN (Universal Control Network)
• Level 2 LCN (Local control Network)
• Level 3 PIN (process Information Network)

*Upgrading KENYA Distributed Control System (DCS):
•Upgraded the existing TPN to Rev-682.2 for all (LL, LD & OP).
•Installation and configuration of new Global User Station (GUS) machines with windows XP.
•Upgrading the new GUS machine from windows XP to windows 7.
•Installation and configuration of new APP nodes (PHD, NLC, &DMC).
•Upgraded finishing “AM” K4LCN4 cards to K4LCN16.
•Establishing the Communication between DCS & the new LDPE SMM 31/32 and performed the required configuration.
•Installation and configuration of new HPM IOPs (AI, AO, DI and DO) for the Modernization project of T2/T3 DEAC control system at utility area.
•Utility dryers A, B, & C PLC connectivity, CLM hardware configuration and DCS preparation.
•Quench CMAC PLC Bridge Mux configuration, installation and building DCS interface for CLM network.
•KOP Quench Project STIM Cards Configuration (HPM22 UCN1).
•Connected finishing FDL client directly to the (SI) BMux and isolate it from the CLM network.
•Commissioning of new APP machine cabinet (LCN, MAU, & LAN cabling).
•Installation and configuration of process control network Timeserver project.
•Reconfiguration of the finishing HPMs 9, 23, and 25 sequence memory size.
•Upgraded KOP historian module “HM 52” to single board SBHM.
•Installation and configuration of LDPE phase-II HPM cards.
•Supported KOP analyzer group on the new CLM server.
•Triconex Upgrade Project for KOP Boiler A, B & C (SMM Configuration Restore).
•Installation and configuration of the sea water project IOPs on HPM (13/14 & 23/24.
•Configuration of automatic Historian Modules (HM) backup.
•Synchronize LCN time with process control time.
•Successfully established the communication of ACRISON feeders with our DCS.
•Installation and configuration of HPM 13 IOPs for the new bagging line transfer system project and developed as-built drawing.
•Contributed in safe and successful completion of plant Turn Around (T/A) in 2012.

*Maintenance Department
Packaging & Finishing Control specialist. 2006- 2009

•Generating failure and remedy lists for common problems and issues.
•Reviewing manufacturers’ technical specs to determine correct equipment capacities.
•Identifying possible design modifications and discusses these with Technical staff.
•Identifying fault root causes to reduce plant shutdown to the minimum.
•Developing maintenance procedures to establish the most effective repair methods.
•Monitoring area equipment’s reliability and productivity.
•Equipment’s spare parts ordering, maintaining and inspecting.
• Commissioning and start-up of all bagging lines PLC S5 to S7 upgrade.
•Commissioning and start-up of all bagging lines Visualization system.
•Commissioning and start-up of all bagging lines Glue system.
•Commissioning and start-up of all bagging lines IMAJ printers.
•Commissioning and start-up of bagging lines (A, B, C&D) motorized palletizer forks.
•Commissioning and start-up of bagging lines (A, B, C&D) Libra scales motorized feed flaps.
•Several of PLC logic modifications for (weighers, shrink frames, bagging machines, & palletizers).
•Commissioning and start-up of new Extruders (B & C) at finishing area.
•Participated in safe and successful completion of plant Turn Around (T/A) in 2006.
•Participated in safe and successful completion of plant Turn Around (T/A) in 2008.

*Maintenance Department
Instrumentation group 2000- 2006

Maintenance Department
Instrumentation and control Technician 1997-2000

Distributed Control System (DCS) Specialist at Control System and Electrical Department
  • January 2009 to April 2014

• Control System and Electrical Department
Distributed Control System (DCS) Specialist 2009- Present

-Honeywell DCS - TDC 3000 (TPN/TPS)
Worked on different Process Control Network levels: • Level 1 UCN (Universal Control Network)
• Level 2 LCN (Local control Network)
• Level 3 PIN (process Information Network)


1

Distributed Control System (DCS) Specialist at Global User Station
  • January 2009 to April 2014

Distributed Control System (DCS) Specialist 2009- Present

-Upgrading KENYA Distributed Control System (DCS): • Upgraded the existing TPN to Rev-682.2 for all (LL, LD & OP)
• Installation and configuration of new Global User Station (GUS) machines with windows XP.
• Upgrading the new GUS machine from windows XP to windows 7.
• Installation and configuration of new APP nodes (PHD, NLC, &DMC)
• Upgraded finishing "AM" K4LCN4 cards to K4LCN16.
• Establishing the Communication between DCS & the new LDPE SMM 31/32 and performed the required
configuration.
• Installation and configuration of new HPM IOPs (AI, AO, DI and DO) for the Modernization project of T2/T3
DEAC control system at utility area.
• Utility dryers A, B, & C PLC connectivity, CLM hardware configuration and DCS preparation.
• Quench CMAC PLC Bridge Mux configuration, installation and building DCS interface for CLM network.
• KOP Quench Project STIM Cards Configuration (HPM22 UCN1)
• Connected finishing FDL client directly to the (SI) BMux and isolate it from the CLM network.
• Commissioning of new APP machine cabinet (LCN, MAU, & LAN cabling)
• Installation and configuration of process control network Timeserver project.
• Reconfiguration of the finishing HPMs 9, 23, and 25 sequence memory size.
• Upgraded KOP historian module "HM 52" to single board SBHM.
• Installation and configuration of LDPE phase-II HPM cards.
• Supported KOP analyzer group on the new CLM server.
• Triconex Upgrade Project for KOP Boiler A, B & C (SMM Configuration Restore)
• Installation and configuration of the sea water project IOPs on HPM (13/14 & 23/24.
• Configuration of automatic Historian Modules (HM) backup.
• Synchronize LCN time with process control time.
• Successfully established the communication of ACRISON feeders with our DCS.
• Installation and configuration of HPM 13 IOPs for the new bagging line transfer system project and developed as-built drawing.
• Contributed in safe and successful completion of plant Turn Around (T/A) in 2012.

Packaging & Finishing Control specialist at Maintenance Department
  • January 2006 to January 2009

• Maintenance Department
• Packaging & Finishing Control specialist.
2006- 2009
• Generating failure and remedy lists for common problems and issues.
• Reviewing manufacturers' technical specs to determine correct equipment capacities.
• Identifying possible design modifications and discusses these with Technical staff.
• Identifying fault root causes to reduce plant shutdown to the minimum.
• Developing maintenance procedures to establish the most effective repair methods.
• Monitoring area equipment's reliability and productivity.
• Equipment's spare parts ordering, maintaining and inspecting.
• Commissioning and start-up of all bagging lines PLC S5 to S7 upgrade.
• Commissioning and start-up of all bagging lines Visualization system.
• Commissioning and start-up of all bagging lines Glue system.
• Commissioning and start-up of all bagging lines IMAJ printers.
• Commissioning and start-up of bagging lines (A, B, C&D) motorized palletizer forks.
• Commissioning and start-up of bagging lines (A, B, C&D) Libra scales motorized feed flaps.
• Several of PLC logic modifications for (weighers, shrink frames, bagging machines, & palletizers)
• Commissioning and start-up of new Extruders (B & C) at finishing area.
• Participated in safe and successful completion of plant Turn Around (T/A) in 2006.
• Participated in safe and successful completion of plant Turn Around (T/A) in 2008.


2

Instrumentation group Leader at Maintenance Department
  • January 2000 to January 2006

• Maintenance Department
• Instrumentation group Leader 2000- 2006
• Supervised, coordinated, and contributed in preventative maintenance.
• Planned the activities in one or more of the assigned plant areas.
• Carried out daily tour of assigned area.
• Led daily meetings with technicians to discuss safety, work requirements and assigned activities.
• Participated in weekly maintenance meetings and daily meetings with Operation's staffs.
• Monitored work progress and checked finished work.
• Actively participated in commissioning and start-up of new Extruders (B & C) at finishing area.
• Contributed in safe and successful completion of plant Turn Around (T/A) in 2000.
• Commissioning base plant HONEYWELL High Performance Manager controllers (HPM)
These jobs include the following activities: 1. Instrumentation proper installation and calibration.
2. Instrument Loop checking and as built diagram preparation.
3. Functional testing and commissioning all the loops.
4. DCS Functional testing for all (DO, DI AO & AI) signals.
• Commissioning and start-up of three (3) new bagging lines (E, F &G)
These jobs include the following activities: 1. Cables laying, dressing and tagging.
2. Equipment proper installation.
3. Instrument Loop checking and as built diagram preparation.
4. Functional testing and commissioning the loops for all instrumentations.
5. Functional testing of all upstream equipment (Feed bins, Rotary feeders, etc.) control loops.
6. Functional testing of all downstream equipment (Bagging machine, Palletizer, etc.) control loops.
7. Functional testing of all permissive signals
8. Functional testing of both W&H and MOLLERS PLC's logic.
9. Tuning and adjusting the unit instrumentation for trouble-free operation.
10. Checking all operators setting on unit's HMI.
11. Calibration of Lira scales, weighers and metal detectors.

Instrumentation and control Technician at Maintenance Department
  • January 1997 to January 2000

• Maintenance Department
• Instrumentation and control Technician 1997-2000

Performing preventative maintenance (PM) activities on a wide range of instrumentation. Identified root causes and resolved failures. Worked according to all safety regulations and followed an established pattern of work.

• Worked in projects earned experience in reading and verification of drawings.
• Gave the necessary support to install, inspect, commission and maintain equipment.
• Reported the finding of breakdown, P.M, or a shutdown job through the logbook.
• Tested and calibrated all types of instruments as per procedure.
• Loop checked, commissioned, and did troubleshooting of process control equipment.
• Contributed in safe and successful completion of plant Turn Around (T/A) in 1998.
• Commissioning and start-up of upgrading old bagging lines (A, B, C &D)
These jobs include the following activities: 1. Cables laying, dressing and tagging.
2. Equipment proper installation.
3. Instrument Loop checking and as built diagram preparation.
4. Functional testing and commissioning the loops for all instrumentations.
5. Functional testing of all upstream equipment (Feed bins, Rotary feeders, etc.) control loops.
6. Functional testing of all downstream equipment (Bagging machine, Palletizer, etc.) control loops.
7. Functional testing of all permissive signals
8. Functional testing of both W&H and MOLLERS PLC's logic.
9. Tuning and adjusting the unit instrumentation for trouble-free operation.
10. Checking all operators setting on unit's HMI.
11. Calibration of Lira scales, weighers and metal detectors.
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• Strength

• Self-Motivated and Determined.
• Intelligence and Self Confidence.
• A quick learner and easily adapt to change.
• Hardworking.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering
  • at Gulf University Bahrain
  • August 2006

BACHELOR DEGREE OF SCIENCE (B.S) In Electrical Engineering, Gulf University Bahrain, GPA: (3.87) out of (4.00) in 2006

Bachelor's degree,
  • at Gulf University Bahrain
  • January 2006

• BACHELOR DEGREE OF SCIENCE (B.S) In Electrical Engineering, Gulf University Bahrain, GPA: (3.87) out of (4.00) in 2006

Bachelor's degree, Electrical & Electronics Technology
  • April 2000

• HIGH ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA In Electrical & Electronics Technology In the field of Instrumentation & Control Engineering Tech. GPA: (3.49) out of (4.00) Jubail Industrial Collage in 1997

Bachelor's degree, Electrical & Electronics Technology In the field of Instrumentation & Control Engineering Tech
  • at Jubail Industrial Collage
  • August 1997

HIGH ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA In Electrical & Electronics Technology In the field of Instrumentation & Control Engineering Tech. GPA: (3.49) out of (4.00) Jubail Industrial Collage in 1997

Specialties & Skills

Microsoft Windows
Computer Hardware Troubleshooting
AUTO BODY
CALIBRATION
FINISHING
FUNCTIONAL TESTING
INSTRUMENTATION
MAINTENANCE
PROCESS CONTROL
TESTING

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert
Turkish
Beginner

Memberships

ISA (International Society of Automation)
  • member
  • January 2003
Area SMP sub-committee
  • member
ISA (International Society of Automation)
  • Member
  • January 2003

Training and Certifications

Honeywell HPM maintenance course 5719 (Training)
Training Institute:
HONEYWELL
Date Attended:
September 1999
Principles of radiation protection (Training)
Training Institute:
KFUPM
Date Attended:
March 2000
 SABIC TRP RCA reliability center of excellence, RIS methodology facilitation (Training)
Training Institute:
Sabic
Date Attended:
April 2007
SABIC total reliability program STRP4 RCA (Training)
Training Institute:
Hadeed_ Sabic
Date Attended:
April 2007
Siemens S7 maintenance and troubleshooting (Training)
Training Institute:
Siemens Com.Georgia Atlanta
Date Attended:
December 2000
Siemens S7 programming (Training)
Training Institute:
Richard equipment company Cincinnati OH
Date Attended:
December 2000
 SABIC total reliability program APM basic user course. (Meridium) (Training)
Training Institute:
Sabic
Date Attended:
April 2007
Managing total quality the process of improvement workshop (Training)
Training Institute:
Sabic
Date Attended:
December 2006
Honeywell TPS implementation (Training)
Training Institute:
HONEYWELL
Date Attended:
November 2010

Hobbies

  • Internet browsing
  • Traveling and exploration