ARUNKUMAR MAKAM
Windsor,ON
Summary
A client-focused technical professional with proven expertise in equipment maintenance and customer service. Known for swiftly addressing technical challenges and ensuring optimal equipment performance. Emphasizes team collaboration and adapts seamlessly to dynamic work environments. Skilled in diagnostics, troubleshooting, and customer interaction with proactive attitude.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Service Representative
ABB Inc
05.2019 - Current
- Conduct and perform lifecycle services for ABB installed new and retrofit control systems.
- Troubleshoot control networks and fieldbus networks.
- Program and test control strategies/batch sequences and HMI graphics.
- Support plant start-up and commissioning on-site; post-start-up support for customers.
- Cybersecurity services including Patch Management and review of workplace security.
- Legacy system maintenance, Upgrade, and service.
- Support in monitoring projects involving ICS and Industry 4.0 update.
- Support Various projects at local sites in Windsor - Sarnia Region BASF-WPP, University of Windsor, Highbury, Nova Chemicals, Braya and TransAlta region.
- Various Projects at Windsor Paint Plant executed from Oversee and manage E&I engineering projects from conception to completion are Post Mixer, Overfill Protection, Level Switch Upgrades, Process Optimization Projects, Flame Arrestors in Tank Farm, Jarvis Controller Expansion, pH Analyzer, LEL Upgrades and Thin Clients addition, Veegam SFS Interface.
- Maintain accurate records, Prepare and Update Technical reports.
- Key Projects in ABB:
- ExxonMobil Canada - HEBRON ICSS, Burlington Canada (Engineering and commissioning)
- Saudi Aramco DCS and SIS RVL, Riyadh Saudi ABB
- Styron Project (Dow Chemicals, US) – MOD PLC Replacement
- Semarang Project, Triguard PLC Upgrade and FEED Study
- Janice Maersk Oil, UK - SIS and DCS Upgrade and Replacement, FEED
- Key Customers in Windsor Sarnia Area:
- BASF Windsor Paint Plant
- University of Windsor Powerhouse
- Highbury Canco and Bright Beach Utilities
- Nova chemicals and TransAlta Sarnia.
Project Lead
ABB Global Industries and Services Limited
09.2009 - 03.2019
- Evaluates the compliance and safety of designs with safety engineering requirements by review of technical specifications, designs & designs changes for both HW and SW, and suggests design alternatives where appropriate to enhance safety based on a knowledge of design feasibility & the safety / product specification requirements.
- Core competency of DCS & SIS programming (various languages) and DCS applications deploying to real time scenarios.
- Performing various kinds of testing i.e. Functional Testing, Module Testing, Integration Testing, Regression Testing, System Testing, Usability Testing, Exploratory Testing, GUI testing, System and User Acceptance Testing and Installation, Compatibility and Load performance monitoring.
- Has experience of Configuration, Extensive Coding, Design and Testing for PCS, SFC, ESD & FGS, HIPPS (SIS) and Boiler Management Systems based on IEC61511 standards.
- Preparation of various Functional Safety/ Project/Product requirements related documents Viz., Design and Test documents.
- Development, Design of DCS Operator Human Machine Interface graphic displays, Alarm rationalization and control modules.
- Performed and analyzed SIL calculations and their Failure / Effect categories for SIFs, including reliability and availability calculations.
- Review of customer documents like SIS Technical Specification, HAZOP Study, and Safety Requirement Specification, FGS layouts and Cause and Effect Matrices and Network Topology.
- Substation Automation including Load shedding/Interlocking and Time Synchronization.
- Conducted and participated in Functional Safety Assessment and Audit for Safety Integrity Level determination and executed control systems lifecycle management.
- Prepared/Validated Cybersecurity based design documents based on CHAZOP studies and plant architecture.
Project Engineer - Automation
SAINT-GOBAIN Grindwell - Norton Limited
08.2006 - 09.2009
- Plant Automation and Maintenance Engineer.
Engineer
Yokogawa India Limited
01.2005 - 07.2006
- Field service engineer, Petro chemical Plants.
Education
Bachelor’s - technology engineering degree in Electrical and Electronics
01.2004
Skills
- Maintain, Troubleshoot and Update ABB Installed systems, ABB 800xA, Symphony - Harmony, Freelance and other legacy systems
- Has significant experience and knowledge on Functional Safety, SIS, HAZOP and Compliance with IEC61508 / IEC61511 /IEC61850 and strong awareness on Cybersecurity - IEC62443 standards, Reliability Studies including FMEA
- Knowledge and field experience with ABB and Other (Siemens and Triconex) control systems (800xA, Symphony, Select I/O etc)
- Well versed with Standard, Safety and Batch, Oil and Gas Libraries
- Has knowledge on various PLC, DCS, Safety Systems, Control Networks, Servers, Electric Drives, Communication Networks, Field Instruments and Sensors, Substation Networks and Automation, Batch Process, and its application in Upstream and Downstream Petrochemical Projects
- Has experience in both Technical and Team Lead, Project Management roles in various instrumentation projects, Plant Maintenance, and commissioning activities
- Has knowledge and experience in field instruments identifying safe and dangerous failures and can analyze common cause/mode factors in design
- Interest and experience in continuous integration, continuous deployment, release management and automation, Functional and Non-Functional testing of applications
- Strong IT skillset and familiarity with latest software technologies
- Preventive and corrective maintenance of control systems and resolve operational issues
- A team player with good analytical, reasoning, planning and interpersonal skills
- Able to communicate effectively with the stakeholders, Contractors, and colleagues
- Able to adhere to the process and produce all the required artifacts with attention to details
- Continuous learner, Individual Contributor and Team Player, and avid reader
- Has strong knowledge on HAZOP, Alarm Rationalization and prioritization based on IEC62682
- Has knowledge Exida Tools for SIS exSILentia, PHAx, SILAlarm and performed HAZOP Studies and LOPA Analysis in few Oil and Gas projects
- Comply with all company rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc
Timeline
Field Service Representative
ABB Inc
05.2019 - Current
Project Lead
ABB Global Industries and Services Limited
09.2009 - 03.2019
Project Engineer - Automation
SAINT-GOBAIN Grindwell - Norton Limited
08.2006 - 09.2009
Engineer
Yokogawa India Limited
01.2005 - 07.2006
Bachelor’s - technology engineering degree in Electrical and Electronics
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