Mike Lyons
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Extensive expertise on management, administration and configuration of Process Control Systems in upstream production.
Strong leadership and ability to manage numerous systems and programmers in a challenging work environment. Strong team player who has excelled in all positions held over 40 years in the workforce.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Benefits Specialist
AIL
02.2019 - Current
- Providing Life Insurance Benefits to help protect families.
- Mentored, trained and managed a team of Sales Agents to help them grow their business and protect families.
- Coordination of benefits and claims associated with an individuals coverage.
Instrument Controls System Lead
Imperial Oil
06.2013 - 12.2018
- Managed a team of Controls System Specialist to facilitate maintenance, troubleshooting and upgrades associated with the Control System for the Kearl Production Facility.
- Constant interaction with Project Engineering teams on system integrity and upgrades to support / enhance the Control System.
- Proficient expertise on DeltaV, Allan Bradley, Control System design / architecture and numerous 3rd party systems intergraded with the Control System.
- Implementation and stewardship of Alarm Management to ensure the Control System maintained satisfactory alarm metrics.
I&C Coordinator
Imperial Oil
09.2010 - 06.2013
- Worked closely with the project team in the Emerson Office, to advise, inspect and assist in development of the Control System for the Kearl Production Facility.
- Advisor role involved Alarm Management strategy development, system architecture design of the process control and safety system, 3rd party control system interfaces, historians and control narratives development.
- Facility Acceptance Testing validation and sign-off.
- Development of Maintenance Procedures associated with the Control System.
Controls System Lead
Exxon
04.2006 - 08.2010
- Mentored and trained Russian Nationals on many aspects of the Control System related to maintenance, support and reliability.
- Provided application and control systems design and development for systems of varying complexity to support plant control sustainment.
- Configuration and implantation of control components for DeltaV Control System, Triconex Safety System, F&G Systems, Historians and various 3rd party PLC systems.
- Reduced downtime with regular maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of control systems equipment.
- Prepared and presented detailed test reports for executive management and engineering teams as required.
I&C Advisor
Exxon
11.2005 - 05.2006
- Worked as a I&C Advisor supporting the Project Team at the Hyundai Manufacturing ship yard related to Site Acceptance Testing, sig-off and expertise related to the Instrument and Control Systems being implemented.
- Interfaced with Emerson Programming team to streamline development and testing of various control strategies and instrumentation loops.
- Liaised with Houston Leadership team on progress and gap correction.
I&C Maintenance Advisor
Exxon
09.2004 - 11.2005
- Worked closely with I&C Project Team on the development of the Control System for the Exxon Neftegas Production Facilities.
- Provided technical expertise for the control system development associated with stardards for Delta V DCS configuration , Triconex Safety System, PAS Alarm Managerment, Historians and system architecture / configuraiton to meet guidelines outlined by Exxon practices.
- Mentored Russian Nationals on role of Control System Specialist to allow them to become proficient on the system being developed.
- Improved processes by recommending operational and technical changes.
Control System Admin / Field DCS Specialist
Imperial Oil
09.1996 - 08.2004
- System Administrator for 4 Honeywell Plant Control Systems providing administration, upgrades, backups and reliability of the control system / network.
- Configuration and management of the Honeywell Field Control system to maintain a robust Scada monitoring system for over 3500 wells controlled by field satellites.
- Extensive knowledge of Modicon, Reliance and Experion PLC's / controllers
- Implementation and upgrade of the complete site control system network to support central administration and management of the control system network.
- Implementation and management of the Honeywell PHD Historian to provide historized plant and fiield data to various users locally and remotely.
Field PLC and Scada Control Tech
Imperial Oil
10.1991 - 09.1996
- Technical PLC / Scada specialist supporting the I/E department for 4 plants in the Cold Lake Field.
- Maintained and implemented configuration standards / upgrades to effectively support the field PLC network and localized scada interface controlling the field satellites.
- Interaction with Engineering team for upgrades, reliability and life cycle management of the field control systems.
Intstrument Technician
Imperial Oil
10.1987 - 09.1991
- Conducted preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of metering instruments in both Plant and Field systems.
- Performed scheduled and planned installation and maintenance duties.
- Wrote detailed service reports and maintained organized records of service actions.
- Performed repair procedures on damaged instruments and sourced replacements from approved vendors.
Instrument Technician
Imperial Oil
04.1984 - 09.1987
- Conducted preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of metering instruments for plant and field instrumentation systems.
- Wrote detailed service reports and maintained organized records of service actions.
- Performed repair procedures on damaged instruments and sourced replacements from approved vendors.
Education
Instrumentation Engineering Technology
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, AB05.1983
Electronics Technician
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, AB05.1981
Skills
- Proficient in Control System Architecture, configuration and systems management
- Proficient in Alarm Management
- Strong leadership and teamwork style
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Benefits Specialist
AIL
02.2019 - Current
Instrument Controls System Lead
Imperial Oil
06.2013 - 12.2018
I&C Coordinator
Imperial Oil
09.2010 - 06.2013
Controls System Lead
Exxon
04.2006 - 08.2010
I&C Advisor
Exxon
11.2005 - 05.2006
I&C Maintenance Advisor
Exxon
09.2004 - 11.2005
Control System Admin / Field DCS Specialist
Imperial Oil
09.1996 - 08.2004
Field PLC and Scada Control Tech
Imperial Oil
10.1991 - 09.1996
Intstrument Technician
Imperial Oil
10.1987 - 09.1991
Instrument Technician
Imperial Oil
04.1984 - 09.1987
Instrumentation Engineering Technology
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Electronics Technician
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
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