Project Lead Engineer (Control Systems - Onshore and Offshore)
ABB AS
Total years of experience :18 years, 8 Months
Office and On-Site Work:
- Installation, Commissioning, Service, Upgrade and Programming of Control Systems.
- Integration of Electrical System (MCCs, Switchgears, Breakers, Relays & Measuring Devices).
- Integration of Field Devices using Protocols like Profibus, Profinet, Modbus, Drivebus & OPC etc.
- Substation Automation using IEC61850 interface with ABB Relays.
- Installation, Configuration and troubleshooting of Ethernet and Fiber Optic switches and networks.
- Network designing using Domain Controllers and Workgroup based Windows Servers and Systems.
- Preparation of System Design and Specification documents based on site surveys.
- Understanding of Loop Drawings, P&IDs, PFDs, Single Line diagrams, GA Drawings & Network Drawings etc.
- Supervision of sub-contractors for installation, de-commissioning / commissioning of control equipment and
mechanical work in conjunction with the installation of electrical components.
- Project Management of minor/mid-sized Service and Control System upgrade projects in Oil Refinery, Gas
Processing Plant, Petrochemical Plants, Power Plant, GOSP and Sea Water Processing Plants.
Softwares Worked on:
- Technical: ABB System 800xA, Visual Basic for Graphics, SQL Database, Composer 5.0, GPI3.0, KwikEdit,
PlantGuard ToolSet, RSview32, Allen-Bradley RSLogix5000, Allen-Bradley RSLinx, ENI Utility, Rosemount Win
OPI & Win setup for Auto Tank Gauging System, Honeywell E.B.I Software for Fire & Gas
- Programming: Visual Basic for Graphics (HMI), C/C++
- Planning: MS Project, Primavera P3
- Operating Systems: Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows Server 2003/2008,
- Office: MS Office, Lotus Notes
Hardware Worked on:
- PLC/DCS: ABB System 800xA, ABB Harmony Infi90, ABB PlantGuard ESD, Compact Logix5000 PLC
- F&G System: Honeywell Delta Net FS90 Controller
- Field Instruments: SAAB Rosemount Tank Gauging System, Various Field Instruments
- Computers: Dell/Compaq Servers & workstations.
- Computer Network: Cisco/Ruggedcom/Hirschmann Network Switches. Fiber Optic
- Troubleshoot hardware, software and performance related issues of Control System on-site.
- Control System modifications and additions, both on-line and off-line.
- Creation of new Process Graphics or editing old HMI displays/screens for new additions.
- Installation, Commissioning, Preventive and corrective maintenance of PLC / DCS Systems.
- Design and define Control System components including GA/IGA Drawings, Architecture Drawings, Wiring
Diagrams, Signal Lists, Tag Database and HMI.
- Prepare system integration/interface documents, system specification, FAT and SAT documents.
- Conduct Control System pre-commissioning, commissioning, Startup and perform Site Acceptance Tests.
- Clarify and seek customer approvals on project deliverables.
- Assist project manager in resolving any scheduling conflicts to achieve project delivery requirements.
- Assist Proposal Engineering team on system engineering efforts.
- Actively participate in Department’s growth plans by identifying opportunities to provide additional services
in the installed base.
- To review Equipment and Instruments datasheets for preparation of method statements / procedures for Site Installations.
- Supervise mechanical and electrical sub-contractors, and instrumentation de-installation / reinstallation
- Managing and developing list of deliverables by reviewing project drawings.
- To report regularly to the Client on project progress, potential problems and solutions to any such problems by raising Technical Queries.
- To act as the focal point for communication with Project Site and Client.
- To prepare project schedule and external / internal progress reports.
- To attend external and internal progress review meetings.
- To get document and material approvals from client as per contract documents.
- To ensure that project works are executed safely, with quality, schedule and cost objectives with mutual satisfaction of the customer and the company.
- Work with plant engineers, process operators and instrument technicians to investigate and troubleshoot upsets regarding field instruments, DCS, Auto Tank Gauging System, Fire & Gas system and related plant.
- Implement control strategies for new and existing plant processes.
- Develop procedures for plant maintenance, Instrument Calibration, System upgrade and Installation.
- Coordinate with consultants and contractors regarding site modification and installations.
- Participate in maintenance activities during plant shutdowns by coordinating the execution plans for pre-shutdown, shutdown and post-shutdown activities.
- Prepare local and foreign inquiries for procurement of instruments/equipments.
- Communicate with equipment vendors, resolving issues concerning latest technology and up gradation of equipments.
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
