KEVIN R.

RUSHING
10043 Barr Lake Drive
Houston, Texas 77095
(281) 550-5815
kr8e047e@westpost.net
OBJECTIVE
Instrumentation / Control Systems Engineering
SUMMARY
More than nine (9) years of engineering which includes 5 years experience as a P
roject Engineer working with Honeywell Distributed Control Systems and 4 plus ye
ars with engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) companies. Recognized
for successful execution and completion of complex projects within or under budg
et. Demonstrated the ability to plan, design, test, and implement control system
s for clients in multiple industries. Acknowledged for the ability to develop in
strument specifications, conduct field surveys, perform instrument calculations,
conduct PI&D checks, check loop and isometric drawings, and the procurement of
instruments. Demonstrated the ability to work effectively in a team environment
in concert with delivering high quality performance.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON (CB&I), Houston, TX 2008-Present
Instrumentation & Control Engineer
* Performed design calculation, DCS configuration, generated specification sheet
s, and also reviewed and checked the vendor data for restriction orifice plates,
orifice plates, and safety relief valves.
* Assisted in the preparation of data sheets and requisition of level gauges ens
uring the meeting of scheduled deadlines.
* Produced vessel sketches with project team members ensuring accurate design of
vessels.
* Served as a key member of a project team which conducted factory acceptance te
sting (FAT) on Yokogawa Centum CS 3000 R3 resulting in reduced problems and impr
oved functionality.
JACOBS ENGINEERING, Houston, TX
2005-2008
Control Systems Engineer
* Participated in DCS upgrade site survey which increased client awareness of in
strument conditions.
* Verified loop drawings, location plans and index ensuring correct instrument l
ocations and data.
* Prepared specifications and datasheets for pressure transmitters, rotameters,
and thermometers ensuring the meeting of scheduled deadlines.
* Performed thermowell vibration calculations for accurate selection of instrume
nts.
* Evaluated and prepared technical evaluation for accurate purchase of instrumen
ts.
* Performed Instrument Index checks and organize project documentation ensuring
all instrument accountability.
* Developed alarm trip summary, cause/effect diagrams, and complex loop narrativ
es.
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL-PROCESS SOLUTIONS, Houston, TX
2000-2005
Project Engineer
* Managed the implementation of Honeywell Control Systems utilizing Total Plant
Solutions (TPS), Experion PKS, and leading third party sub-systems always comple
ting work before deadlines.
* Produced and reviewed control system hardware designs, end user documentation,
and factory orders/(BOM) Bill of Material for multi-million dollar projects.
* Configured working control systems to internal and external customers for fact
ory acceptance testing (FAT) and installation.
* Assisted and produced project proposals for review by management.
* Addressed technical and contractual issues which met client's specification wh
ile ensuring projects met agreed programs and budgets.
* Utilized Six Sigma Tools that increased margin and market share in addition to
improving cycle time and on-schedule delivery of materials and services.
* Generated Cost of Avoidance Savings of approximately $1.5M for Project Operati
ons.
* Contributed to achieving the company goals by addressing and satisfying the ne
eds of the customer.
* Trained in Client's Plant Site Control Group specifically handling application
s of Honeywell tools and technologies which included point building, loop review
s, graphic building and review of control strategies.
* Trained in Client's Plant Site Technical Services Group reviewing plant applic
ations, processes and interconnectedness of the services required for design, co
ntrols and operations to function effectively. Included data gathering, equ
ipment maintenance reviews, P& ID field checks and updates and interaction with
document control and experience manipulating PI Process Book.
CITY OF HOUSTON, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Houston, Texas 1997-2000
Systems Support Analyst
* Assisted in the operation of all computer support activities resulting in smoo
ther operations.
* Installed and maintained software in order to address the needs of the user.
* Trained new employees on the use of computer system resulting in more efficien
t operations.
ENTEX, Houston, Texas
1997
Computer Support (Contract Employee)
* Served as a key member of a project team which set-up workstations on the LAN.
Implemented network configuration and installed software ensuring work stations
were functional and worked efficiently.
* Troubleshot hardware and software which reduced problems and increased product
ivity.
BANK ONE, Houston, Texas
1996
Computer Support (Contract Employee)
AMERICAN PROTECTIVE SERVICES, Houston, Texas 1994-1997
Noncommissioned Security Officer
EDUCATION
BS Electrical Engineering - Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, Tex
as 1993
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION
BERGER & COMPANY-Information Management, Houston,Texas
1995
TRAINING
Control Valves / On-Off Valves Foundation Fieldbus
Pressure Safety Valves Control Valve Sizing
Safety Relief Valves Temperature Instruments
P&ID's Pressure Instruments
INtools Level Instruments
Regulators Flow Meters
Six Sigma Isometric Checking
TDC 3000 Functional Safety
Process History Data (PHD)/ Uniformance Introduction to Control systems
Experion Process Knowledge System Plantscape
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microstation,
DCI
Acadplot Novell NetWare Client 32
GUS Graphics Visual Basic
CL Programming Oracle
CVAS M
S -Office
C-Programming
FORTRAN
Basic
Spice
CERTIFICATIONS & AWARDS
6*+ Greenbelt Certification, Quest Peoples' Choice Award