
Instrumentation and Control Specialist (Fertilizer and Gas Industry)
Last Updated: 3rd November 2020 (over 2 years ago)
Summary
I have thorough experience in maintenance, troubleshooting & commissioning of field instrumentation, DCS/ESD and applicable codes and practices.
A hard working and talented individual seeking a job that would synergies my skills & knowledge with the objectives of the organization, I assure to give my best both independently and as part of a team.
Education
B Sc Degree Applied Physics and Instrumentation
Jun 2015
— May 2018
Higher National Certificate Instrumentation and Control
Jan 1990
— May 1994
Experience
Instrumentation Lead
Sep 2007
— Current
• Trouble shooting and failure analysis of DCS, Triconex Safety PLC, Compressor Control System with Vanguard Duplex Configuration, Reliant and Bently Nevada (3500) vibration monitoring system.
• Ensuring the maintenance and troubleshooting of analyzers, gas detectors, control valves, transmitters, Gas Chromatographs, N/C meter and other field instruments.
• Carrying out the role of facilitator (trainer) and assisting in preparing training programs for on-the job training by identify specific training needs.
Providing training, guidance and counseling to trainees and other subordinates with a clear objective of career development.
Projects Undertaken at Sable Chemicals Fertilizers
• Selected and Installed control valves and transmitters for ammonia and support plants.
• Selected and Commissioned CO, H2S and Oxygen analyzer in ammonia plant.
• Commissioned Honeywell make DCS (Experion PKS) system in Ammonia Plant.
• Commissioned Flame scanners for the startup heater in May - 2016
• Selected and Replaced Pneumatic Transmitters with Electronic Transmitters in May-2013
• Commissioned and logic tested SCADA for Hydrogen gas plant May-2013.
Field Services Instrument Technician
Sep 1998
— Aug 2007
• Suggested modifications after parameter analysis to enhance operational efficiency by using tools such as FMEA, RCM, Cause and Effect chart and Why-Why analysis.
Projects Undertaken in Zimbabwe – BOC Gases Ltd.
• Revamped Air Separation plant DCS. Replaced old ABB system with Honeywell DCS System (C300 Controller).
• Installed and commissioned seven autonomous Pressure Swing Adsorption Plants with Siemens S-7 PLC, having redundant Architecture.
Instrument Technician Contractor
Jan 1997
— Aug 1998