Sr.Control System Engineer (Siemens Automation Specialist), FS Eng (TÜV Rheinland, # 13264/ 16, SIS)
Silvertech Middle East
Total years of experience :12 years, 4 Months
Key Responsibilities:
• Handling the designing, analysis, and optimization of control systems for an Oil & Gas Systems Automation contractor in Dubai, UAE.
• Deploying acquired product and system knowledge for the designing and commissioning of effective control systems based on customized client requirements.
• Formulating the control system architecture, programming system procedures, establishing network connections, and commissioning client sites.
• Project planning, developing the scope of work, scheduling project completion timelines, and allocation resources for offshore projects.
• Conceptualizing possible solutions for specific problems faced by various clients, presenting them to the management, and receiving approvals for the same.
• Ensuring appropriate budget utilization, complying with industry best standards and practices, and conducting factory acceptance tests at project sites.
• Maintaining cross functional coordination between client teams and internal staff members to ensure smooth flow of data and timely project delivery.
• Process Safety Risk / Layers of Protection
• International Safety Standards (IEC 61511/61508), Regulations, Enforcement
• Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Assignment Methodologies
• Safety Requirement Specifications (SRS) Development
• Management of Functional Safety
• SIS Design and Good Engineering Practices
Key Projects to Credit:
Project: Fire and Gas System for the New Wellheads (PC-110, PC-055, ZA-100)
Client: ZADCO | Project Site: Upper Zakum, UAE (Offshore) | Process: Fire and Gas System | Control System: SIEMENS S7-400, STEP7, WinCC Flexible
• Description: The scope of the project required our team to supply 3 F&G panels for the wellheads, which were based on the Siemens control system. We were also requested to supply 3 door mounted HMIs, with the application of WinCC Flexible.
• Key Deliverables: Handled programming for the new F&G system to be deployed, developed smooth communication and flow between the Siemens F&G panel and Honeywell RTUs, through the Modbus RS-485 device. Coordinated with Honeywell team located in Abu Dhabi for the conductance of Factory Acceptance Test. Engineered PLC specifications, trained ZADCO employees in the system’s functioning, and documented the entire project for future references.
Project: UMM Lulu
Client: ZADCO | Project Site: Umm Al-Dalakh, UAE (Offshore) | Process: F&G, DCS, ESD | Control System: SIEMENS S7-400, PCS-7, STEP7
• Description: ZADCO was looking to expand the existing F&G, DCS, and ESD systems in place, and contracted us with the planning and implementation of the same. We were required to coordinate with third party equipment providers, deploy new systems, and train ZADCO employees during this phase.
• Key Deliverables: Logic Development of the existing F&G system expansion. Collaborated with various third party package providers over Modbus, and procured necessary services for the project. Lead and conducted the factory acceptance test, commissioned the site, provided trained support to the ZADCO employees, and documented the processes.
Client: ZADCO | Project Site: Umm Al-Dalakh, UAE (Offshore) | Process: Data Diode | Control System: FOX IT Data Diode, SQL Server, WinCC Explorer
• Description: The IT Security in the ZADCO network did not enable the firewall architecture to establish a secured connection between the offshore facility and company headquarters. We were required to design the database for the archive service at the offshore site in such a way that it connects to the headquarters with various levels of security.
• Key Deliverables: Wrote VBScript commands for the UAD Archive Server, and collated the field running data of the site in a systematic SQL database. Established a Data Diode connection to the ZADCO headquarters and shared the SQL database over this secured line, and mapped it further in the ZADCO WinCC servers. Handled the configuration of real-time data reporting and monitoring system for UAD in ZADCO HQ and web access for WinCC servers.
Key Projects to Credit:
Project: Installation of Electrical Supmersable Pumps in Wellhead-7 and Wellhead-15
Client: ZADCO | Project Site: Umm Al-Dalakh (Offshore) | Process: Fire & Gas, ESD, DCS | Control System: Siemens PCS7 v7.1 SP4
• Description: The objective of the project was to design and implement end-to-end fire & gas system and ESD system for wellhead-07 and wellhead-15 at the project site, along with its integration with existing DCS system at the site. Other objectives included designing 5 panel doors using WinCC Flexible, updating graphics & alarms, installing flammable gas detectors, installing smoke detectors, and providing an explosion proof engineering station.
• Key Deliverables: Handled the programming end of applied logic for all input-output of ESD, F&G, and RTUs, for both the wellheads. Deployed S7-connections for the establishment and smooth functioning of communications between these systems and the main DCS system. Led the commissioning of the entire project, trained ZADCO operations and engineers with respect to site safety procedures and troubleshooting for various technical issues. Assisted the team in configuring safety alarms and faceplates in the DCS System.
Project: Satah Full Field Development
Client: ZADCO | Project Site: Satah, UAE (Offshore) | Process: F&G, RTU communication with Arzanah Island | Control System: SIEMENS S7-400, STEP7, WinCC Flexible
• Description: The project was critical due to various factors as it required re-programming of the existing F&G system so that new F&G devices can be included. It also required programming for the newly installed instruments, and updation of local HMIs across all wellheads, so that they are aligned with the new modifications in the system. And finally, it required the upgradation of RTUs from 300 series to 400 series.
• Key Deliverables: Re-programming process to strengthen the existing F&G system with the inclusion of new F&G devices. Major role in optimizing the running program for the system, along with the programming of new devices. Updated all local HMIs across the system’s wellheads, and configured the new modifications throughout. Ran the factory acceptance test to verify procedural compliances, and commissioned the project once everything seemed in order.
Key Responsibilities:
• Handled after-sales technical support to all consumers for the value added services provided by the company across the telecom sector.
• Involved in the installation, configuration, and testing of the company’s services, providing recommendation in the improvement of user experience.
• Attended to client calls, e-mails, and chats, listened to their queries, and responded with effective solutions to sort them out, thus ensuring optimum service levels.
• Developed thorough understood of common issues faced by customers, documented all such problems, and provided technical solutions on a prompt basis.
• Handled customer escalations and extended complete support in resolving their complaints, directed them to further escalation points in rare cases.
• Involved in the drafting and development of technical documents such as user manuals, and operations & maintenance directives, thus gaining more product information.
• Coordinated with the team members in making sure that pre-set customer satisfaction levels are maintained consistently to create scope for repeat business.
Class Rank: 1 5 times listed in Engineering Collage Honor List and 2 times listed in Hashemite University Honor List Key Academic Coursework: • Adaptive Digital Filter (Dynamic filter) Design Using DsPIC: Implementing adaptive filter circuit using high speed microprocessor ( DsPIC ), the program based on MicroC software to execute the Adaptation formula for noise cancellation
