Despite a degree in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering I have spent the last 26 Years doing Automation & Control System Engineering. I have worked mainly in manufacturing (including automotive component supply chain) and the resource sector (mainly mining) on projects worth as much as $4BillionAUS. I have also worked on oil & gas, water treatment and municipal waste projects.
My skills, knowledge and experience include:
PLC/SCADA - Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider and others.
Safety Instrumented Systems (TUV Certified)
IEC61508/61511/62061 and ISO 13849 Functional Safety Standards
Hazardous Area (dust & gas) Assessments, Selection & Design
Profibus DP, Profibus PA, CanBus and DeviceNet system design
FEED, HAZID, HAZOP & CHAZOP Studies
Completions management
Robotics, Motor Control, Drive systems, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Conveyor Systems, Crushing Plant, Mineral processing, Burner Management Systems.
Component selection at all layers - instrument/sensor, control and actuator.