Aaron Shuff

• Optimized instrument performance with thorough testing and validation processes, resulting in increased reliability and efficiency.
• Coordinated with external vendors for timely delivery of spare parts and consumables, minimizing operational delays due to equipment unavailability.
• Collaborated with quality assurance teams to ensure that instruments met the required accuracy and precision specifications for various applications.
• Assisted instrument supervisor or operations specialist in selecting appropriate equipment for their specific applications based on technical requirements analysis results.
• Performed IPL analysis for all legacy units to expose deficiencies that were lingering from previous PHAs
• Proficient in the entire MOC process.
• Proficient in redlining all supporting documents for instrumentation MOCs, such as, P&IDs, loop drawings, and data sheets. These documents accompanied any MOC where equipment was replaced without like-in-kind instruments.
• Build maintenance strategies according to ACA (Asset Criticality Analysis) for each unit I support. Maintenance strategy was based according to category of each instrument (Safety, Yield, Operability PM, PM, Operability RTF, and Run till Failure)
• Proficient in the use of INtools software. INtools is a engineering database that captures process conditions and all details needed when specifying instruments for any process conditions.
• Perform or work on 20+ MOCs a month.
• Run bad actor reports quarterly to ensure that instrument supervisor and reliability are addressing current bad actors.
• Proficient in CMX, which is a compliance and calibration database that Sasol is currently using to drive compliance. CMX initiates work notifications for upcoming PMs by sending reports to a CMX administrator that will assist in scheduling work orders through SAP.
• Proficient in SAP. SAP is the program that is used to write notifications for instrument CMs (Corrective maintenance) as well as scheduled recurring instrument PMs (Preventative Maintenance) that is done according to SRS, CFR, or API.
• Proficient in GE's software: APM, Meridium, and Predix. These software's are being used within Sasol to assist with execution of maintenance according to equipment criticality. These tools are great at keeping strategies compliant and visual. These tools assist in performing and completion of ACAs (Asset Criticality Analysis), RCFAs (Root Cause Failure Analysis), FMEAs (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis).
• Proficient in Think Reliability and PROACT RCA/RCFA methods.
• Proficient in AMS (DeltaV Asset Management Software) AMS is a method to communicate from remote locations to any instrument within network that has HART protocol/communication abilities.
• Proficient in project management, with the ability to effectively coordinate teams, manage resources, and drive results within a budget.
• Extensive experience working with Microsoft Office programs, demonstrating expertise in document creation, data analysis, and presentation design.

• PC&A (Process Controls and Automation) SME of platform
• Executed installations of code packs for large projects and TARs (Turnaround)
• Performed simple logic changes and graphic changes in Yokogawa DCS, SIS and Allen Bradley PLCs with Wonderware interface
• Attended FATs (Factory Acceptance Test) and setup SATs (Site acceptance Test) while in advisor role. I was in role for four years.
• Worked closely with commissioning group during installations of new projects and during upgrades done typically during TARs. My responsibility was to confirm signals coming from field into control system or safety system and ensure that each signal was configured inside controls system to match instrument outside.
• Performed root cause analysis to determine causes of problems with assistance of OSEs (Offshore Support Engineers)
• Inspected systems, diagnosed problems, and developed optimal solutions with currently installed equipment and controls
• Used information in technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals to understand method of operation and make successful repairs.
• Collaborated closely with senior reliability engineer to implement lean processes, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced waste.
• Completed proactive maintenance and repair actions to keep equipment operating at peak levels
• Liaised with engineering staff on special projects to assist with configuration, installation and upgrade of Subsea chemical skid equipment
• Maintained drive and determination to obtain personal and team objectives and goals through the GPA process
• Interfaced with project management team to prepare engineering submittals and work plans, review and approve MOC's that involve IT/ET work scope
• Maintained historical records by documenting system changes and revisions
• Collaborated with GIS and MMR to ensure smooth work flow and efficient organization operations
• Train employee's, keep log's of areas of improvement for employees and train them in areas so that it strengthens all team members
• Advisor for IT/ET team, currently schedule work for team and ensure that scheduled work is ready to execute. Confirm that parts are on site and walk down prior to scheduling to see if construction assistance is needed
• Perform FLBM assessments for all IT/ET staff and help develop plans with leadership to develop and train if employee to get them competent
• Ensure that all 14C and Non-14C is being tested and verify that are in compliance at all times
• Fluent with HSE case and Ops. Standard
• Waste Team Member understand how waste streams are handled and proper way to ship in for recycling or being disposed of
• BBSM SME I work with the community to keep our safety culture on Perdido personal. We promote care and compassion for everyone on our facility. We believe that we can achieve goal zero. We feel that conversation is key to keeping our culture healthy and our community safe
• IT/ACR SME I assist with the development of employees who pursue excellence in the IT/ACR career. I assess employees by the SPBP process or FLBM. First we discuss questions from paper then we do hands on training to confirm if they are competent personnel
• Reduced downtime with proactive identification and resolution of instrument issues.
• Collaborated with engineering teams in designing and developing customized instrumentation solutions tailored to specific needs.
• Streamlined operations through effective collaboration with cross-functional teams for timely project completion.
• Monitored supply levels and requested additional spare parts, manuals, or tools.

• Maintained documentation for areas such as orders, activities, schedules and employee performance
• Met production goals by maintaining cost effective levels of spare parts inventory
• Communicated operational issues and changes to supervisor on regular basis
• Cleaned and adjusted instruments
• Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment
• Safe and efficient operation of compressors, generators, duct burners, waste heat recovery units
• Used schematic diagrams to plan work
• Collaborated with QPM (Construction) and Linear Controls (Instrumentation Contractor) to ensure smooth work flow and efficient organization operations
• Supported technicians in equipment maintenance and repair
• Conducted regular training sessions to enhance the skills of junior technicians on the team.
• Supported new equipment commissioning and start-up processes, ensuring seamless integration into existing I&E infrastructure.
• Increased production output with proper installation, configuration, and calibration of new equipment.
• Assisted process engineers in identifying root causes of recurring issues within I&E systems, leading to long-term resolutions.

My job consist of maintaining all of Crosstex Energy’s cryogenics
facilities in south west Louisiana. I was responsible for all
preventative maintenance, repairs and new install throughout the
Eunice facility, Esterwood facility (Blue Water), and the Sabine
facility. My duties consist of maintaining all DCS systems, PLC
systems, pneumatic systems and electrical systems. My facilities
contain several different types of PLC’s that control our processes
with precision accuracy. The PLC’s control several brand’s of
pressure, temperature, flow, level transmitters. A few brands that I
work with on the daily basis are Foxboro, Yokigawa, and Rosemount.
These facilities also have turbine compressor’s with old and new
controls, ranging from the Solar Centar’s packages which have relays
and relay logic, the Allison 501 with York compressors that have MS
DOS programming and Texas Instruments controls with TCSD shutdowns,
the GE LM2500 turbine with an Ingersoll Rand compressor, and last but
not least the Rolls Royce 570 with York compressor that have an Allen
Bradley PLC for its controls. The Allison’s and Rolls Royce turbines
and Compressors both have Bentley Nevada 3500 series vibration and
thrust monitoring protection. It is my responsibility to properly
maintain all mentioned and repair when necessary. Our DCS systems are
made by Rosemont and Foxboro, and their HMI are Foxboro Foxview and
the well known Wonder Ware.