Hi, I’m
Charles Kyser
Florence,AL
Summary
Determined Controls Engineer with sound knowledge of quality assurance procedures, strategic planning and specification review. Analytical problem-solver with strengths in communication and organization. Comfortable working for long periods of time with little to no supervision. Diligent Controls Engineer with over 30 years of experience in controls engineering. Adept at the design and testing of existing systems and new control systems. Talents in project management, programming languages and consultancy support. Friendly and organized with familiarity with safety and health regulations.
Overview
53
years of professional experience
Work History
LSB Industries
Controls
03.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Optimized control systems by designing and implementing innovative solutions for improved efficiency.
- Reduced downtime by effectively troubleshooting and resolving complex control system issues.
- Enhanced overall system performance with advanced programming techniques and software tools.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, ensuring successful integration of control systems in various projects.
- Developed custom control algorithms, resulting in increased accuracy and responsiveness of automated processes.
- Provided technical support for electrical and instrumentation equipment, improving reliability and reducing maintenance costs.
- Designed user-friendly HMI interfaces, enabling operators to efficiently monitor and manage plant operations.
- Upgraded Yokogawa Centum VP from R5 to R6
- Assisted in setting up PI Data interface and worked with Data analyzing to improve reliability and effienciency.
Chuck Kyser, DBA
Controls Engineer / Owner
09.1998 - 03.2015
Job overview
- Optimized control systems by designing and implementing innovative solutions for improved efficiency.
- Reduced downtime by effectively troubleshooting and resolving complex control system issues.
- Aug 2016 - Dec 2017Aug 2016 - Dec 2017
- Alarm Management Yokogawa ARA to measure alarm rates to allow us to achieve lower alarm counts, monitor bad actors and KPI’s. This project has allowed us to determine tuning opportunities vs operational performance issues.Implemented Yokogawa ARA to measure alarm rates to allow us to achieve lower alarm counts, monitor bad actors and KPI’s. This project has allowed us to determine tuning opportunities vs operational performance issues.
- Jul 2014 - Sep 2016Jul 2014 - Sep 2016
- Data Historian Yokogawa Exaquantum data historian with originally 1000 tags and expanded the scope to 4500 tags. This project was upgraded to 1 second update rates for all tags. This allows us to perform a good incident investigation by looking at all events around the time of a process upset Yokogawa Exaquantum data historian with originally 1000 tags and expanded the scope to 4500 tags. This project was upgraded to 1 second update rates for all tags. This allows us to perform a good incident investigation by looking at all events around the time of a process upset.
- Jul 2014 - Dec 2014Jul 2014 - Dec 2014
- Nitric Acid upgrade to DCS Control, The project included a total revamp from old local controllers to the utilization of Yokogawa CS3000 Centum VP including all Interlocks, Trips and SIL/LOPA scenarios. Mr. Hartsell, was the project manager and I was the principal engineer for the controls.
Forsysthe & Long Engineering
Controls Engineer
12.1995 - 09.1998
Job overview
- Optimized control systems by designing and implementing innovative solutions for improved efficiency.
- Reduced downtime by effectively troubleshooting and resolving complex control system issues.
- Automation project for Engelhard Catalyst Division for conveyor and transfer system.
- Project prototype to final production for vertical sandblasting operation for anode/cathode plates for customer.
- Several Allen/Bradley PLC projects with VFD Drives and automation.
Sara Lee Bakery
Facility Engineer
11.1992 - 12.1995
Job overview
- Improved facility efficiency by implementing preventive maintenance programs and energy-saving initiatives.
- Managed capital projects for facility upgrades, ensuring timely completion and minimal disruption to operations.
- Optimized space utilization with strategic planning of equipment layout and storage solutions.
- Developed safety protocols, reducing workplace accidents and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
- Projects included automation to reduce workforce by 10%.
- Setup Process Safety Management for compliance with the OSHA Standards.
Kyser Controls
Controls Engineer / Owner
07.1985 - 09.1992
Job overview
- Optimized control systems by designing and implementing innovative solutions for improved efficiency.
- Reduced downtime by effectively troubleshooting and resolving complex control system issues.
- Automated Precision cutoff saw for work force reduction and accuracy.
- Automated corrugated slitter for McMillan Bloedel Containers and interface with down stacker with accuracy of +or- 3 sheets.
- PLC Control for 30 ammonia refrigeration compressors for ConAgra Frozen Foods in Russelville, AR.
- Project for Rockwell International Flow Meter Test Facility to validate the flow meter accuracy.
A.O. Smith Fiberglass
Multicraft Maintenance
07.1971 - 07.1985
Job overview
- Employed knowledge of electrical systems when maintaining lighting.
- Followed detailed maintenance and operational schedules to complete projects and keep vehicles functioning.
- Repaired machinery and equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
Education
Southern Technical College, Little Rock, AR
Associate of Science from Electrical Engineering
06.1982
Bryant High School, Bryant, AR
High School Diploma
05.1971
Skills
- Theoretical Problem-Solving Experience
- Mathematics Proficiency
- Project Management
- Control panel design
- SCADA development
- System troubleshooting
- Electrical design
- Control loop tuning
- Yokogawa Centum DCS Programming
- PLC programming
- Predictive maintenance
- Data acquisition
- Technical Drawings and Schematics
- Computer Assisted Design CAD Software
- Electrical Instruments Improvement
Timeline
Controls
LSB Industries
03.2015 - Current
Controls Engineer / Owner
Chuck Kyser, DBA
09.1998 - 03.2015
Controls Engineer
Forsysthe & Long Engineering
12.1995 - 09.1998
Facility Engineer
Sara Lee Bakery
11.1992 - 12.1995
Controls Engineer / Owner
Kyser Controls
07.1985 - 09.1992
Multicraft Maintenance
A.O. Smith Fiberglass
07.1971 - 07.1985
Southern Technical College
Associate of Science from Electrical Engineering
Bryant High School
High School Diploma
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