Azime Wilson
Denver,CO
Summary
Controls and commissioning engineer with over 5 years of experience in industrial automation and SCADA architecture for critical energy facilities. Expertise in PLC programming, Ignition SCADA, BMS/SCADA integration, and industrial networking protocols such as Modbus and DNP3. Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and vendor relationships, ensuring successful design and delivery of control systems. Strong foundation in thermodynamics and fluid dynamics, with a focus on validating system performance through rigorous testing.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Systems Engineer
Merit Controls
01.2025 - Current
- Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot SCADA applications using Ignition for utility-scale solar and energy facilities (50–500+ MW), ensuring validation of supervisory control architectures
- Integrated automation control strategies through development of UDTs, automation logic, and PPC functional descriptions, ensuring systems met operational standards
- Oversaw testing and tuning of plant controls including inverters, transformers, and monitoring systems, ensuring data visibility and system redundancy via SCADA implementations
- Support DNP3 and Modbus protocol integration for SCADA-to-RTU communications across substation and plant control architectures
- Lead commissioning and integration of mechanical and electrical control systems across multiple concurrent projects, coordinating with design, operations, and third-party contractor teams
- Managed cross-functional partnerships with EPC contractors and internal engineering teams to troubleshoot complex control loop issues, resolving technical blockers efficiently
Lead Commissioning Engineer
PV Hardware (PVH)
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Led end-to-end commissioning life-cycle for industrial automated systems in a Design/Build delivery environment, managing contractor and site safety teams
- Directed commissioning of mechanical and electrical control systems, ensuring functional validation of automation logic and monitoring infrastructure
- Identified operational risks and navigated technical trade-offs in product development with engineering stakeholders to enhance project outcomes
- Streamlined inspection and documentation processes, reducing turnaround time by 3 days to enhance efficiency in commissioning workflows
- Coordinated equipment validation with third-party providers to ensure technical delivery and maintain project timelines
Commissioning Engineer
PV Hardware (PVH)
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Aligned commissioning activities with construction schedules and safety protocols to facilitate timely project completion
- Validated installation and operation of automated equipment and monitoring systems in mission-critical facility environments
- Coordinated troubleshooting of control and electrical issues with quality, production, and maintenance teams during startup to enhance operational readiness
Quality Control Engineer
Inogen Energy Technologies
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Facilitated construction and startup of $1.3B, 1,347 MW mission-critical industrial energy facility, ensuring readiness for operations
- Executed control equipment installation verification and supported mechanical and electrical system troubleshooting, enhancing operational reliability
- Coordinated with cross-functional engineering teams to uphold compliance with relevant codes and standards, mitigating potential risks
- Applied advanced engineering principles to critical facility design validation and troubleshooting
Education
Bachelor of Science - Energy Systems Engineering
Erciyes University
Anatolia, Turkey01-2020
Skills
- PLC & Controls: Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Industrial PLC Systems, Control logic tuning, Automation Logic Development SCADA & BMS: Ignition SCADA (79/8x), HMI Design, Tags, Views, Alarming, SCADA architecture, BMS Integration
- Commissioning: Commissioning life-cycle, Functional Validation, System Testing, Performance Verification, Mechanical Controls Integration
- Industrial Networks: Modbus (TCP/RTU), DNP3, Ethernet/IP, TCP/IP, BACnet, Industrial Networking
- Control system design
- Programming & Data: Python (Ignition Scripting), SQL, Database integration, Data visibility
- Mechanical Systems: HVAC Controls, Cooling Systems, Thermodynamics, Fluid Dynamics, VFDs, Servo Controllers
- Project Management: Design-build delivery, Collaboration, Vendor Management, Technical Documentation
KEY PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
500 MW Solar Facility (CIDER, NY): Controls engineer for large-scale renewable energy project, managing SCADA architecture and plant control integration, 61.6 MVA Solar Plant (BRV1, TX): Authored PPC Functional Description and communications architecture for 14× SunGrow inverters with DARES SCADA integration, 1,347 MW Energy Facility: Supported commissioning of $1.3B industrial energy project — control system validation at hyperscale, 5+ Concurrent Projects: Managing active commissioning across CCS1, CMS1, BRV1, CIDER, and Bellfield sites simultaneously
Timeline
Systems Engineer
Merit Controls
01.2025 - Current
Lead Commissioning Engineer
PV Hardware (PVH)
01.2024 - 01.2025
Commissioning Engineer
PV Hardware (PVH)
01.2023 - 01.2024
Quality Control Engineer
Inogen Energy Technologies
01.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Energy Systems Engineering
Erciyes University