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Chris Roberts

Highlands

Summary

Dynamic Senior Electrical Designer with extensive experience at S&B Park Place, specializing in emergency power projects and regulatory compliance. Proficient in AutoCAD and 3D model navigation, I excel in collaborative environments, delivering innovative solutions and optimizing project outcomes. Recognized for effectively managing complex installations and enhancing operational efficiency.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Electrical Designer

S&B Park Place
Houston
06.2024 - Current
  • Designed Emergency Power Project for Covestro Baytown, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Managed routing and installation of over 9,000 feet of cable tray from main transformer to three units.
  • Developed detailed designs for cable trays, incorporating sections for dropouts and waterfalls.
  • Oversaw grounding of cable trays and established optimal routing strategies.
  • Collaborated with Covestro to identify disconnect locations for future transformer installations.

Senior Designer

Burrow Global
Mont Belvieu
05.2019 - 06.2024
  • Executed PLC upgrades for SIS-DCS pumps and motors.
    Installed conduits and cable trays from MCC to pumps in field settings.
    Completed tagging of instruments from grade level to 245' splitter towers for turnarounds.
  • Conducted design reviews to maintain quality and consistency across projects.

Electrical Designer

SNCL, Exxon
Baytown
07.2016 - 05.2019
  • Led large pump slab projects (PAPL) and (PCV), ensuring timely completion.
  • Developed schematic and wiring diagram drawings for 13.8kV, high horsepower pumps.
  • Routed over 1,500 feet of cable tray in collaboration with civil installation teams.
  • Coordinated directly with Exxon engineers to refine project specifications.
  • Managed communication with India regarding drawing revisions via Skype.
  • Oversaw MOV and EBV packages along with pole line aerial power packages.
  • Compiled material lists and coordinated orders for project requirements.
  • Participated in project meetings to align on goals and progress updates.

Electrical Designer

S&B Engineers
07.2011 - 07.2016
  • Executed installation of new cable trays, lighting, and grounding for Frac units.
  • Completed West Storage rebuild project, enhancing facility capabilities.
  • Installed comprehensive cable tray systems along with lighting and grounding infrastructure.
  • Cataloged reusable instruments for improved resource management.
  • Performed maintenance tasks at Shell and Marathon facilities to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Conducted inventory assessment of control valves on abandoned pipeline units, recording type, make, and model.

Electrical Designer

Triple C
Mount Belview
09.2008 - 07.2011
  • Executed electrical maintenance packages, including installation of lighting panels and fire water systems.
  • Performed maintenance for Triple C buildings, installing lights and kitchen ovens.
  • Refurbished generator lighting towers and troubleshot HVAC systems for temporary trailers.
  • Served as Electrical Inspector at Targa, overseeing junction box wiring and unit-wide grounding systems.
  • Managed installation and inspection of lighting systems and substations to ensure compliance.

Electrical Designer

CDI, Lyondell-Basell
LaPorte
10.2005 - 04.2008
  • Small instrument and electrical maintenance solutions: 120-480v pump systems.

Electrical Designer

GDS-SNCL, Exxon
Baytown
05.1987 - 10.2005
  • Executed field design for large MOV, instruments, detectors, lighting, and 480V pump control packages.
  • Verified MOV locations alongside nearest R/C cabinet and 480V power source.
  • Confirmed instrument placements by identifying nearest UJB, spare terminations, and control house points.
  • Determined detector locations based on Exxon specifications and prevailing wind patterns.
  • Assured UPS power availability for operational reliability.
  • Identified control rack location for detector systems.
  • Collaborated with console operators to finalize annunciator window placements.
  • Installed mounting structures and floodlights based on foot candle meter tests, ensuring compliance with area classification.

Electrical Designer

Tex-A-Mation
Baytown
07.1985 - 05.1987
  • Instrument & electrical packages.
  • Took electrical & instrument board drawings and re-draw them on CAD. (hundreds of drawings)

Board Drafting, Field Hand

DanDol
Exxon Baytown
04.1982 - 07.1985

Education

High School -

Ross S Sterling High School
Baytown, TX

Skills

  • Windows
  • Navisworks
  • 3D Model Navigation
  • Raster design
  • Auto Cad
  • Citrix
  • EDIS
  • OmniSource

Personal History

Devoted family man, Wife, children, grandchildren, 22+ years of coaching various youth sports teams, Works very well in groups, Respectful of & always willing to help and encourage co-workers, Artist, Fishing

Timeline

Senior Electrical Designer

S&B Park Place
06.2024 - Current

Senior Designer

Burrow Global
05.2019 - 06.2024

Electrical Designer

SNCL, Exxon
07.2016 - 05.2019

Electrical Designer

S&B Engineers
07.2011 - 07.2016

Electrical Designer

Triple C
09.2008 - 07.2011

Electrical Designer

CDI, Lyondell-Basell
10.2005 - 04.2008

Electrical Designer

GDS-SNCL, Exxon
05.1987 - 10.2005

Electrical Designer

Tex-A-Mation
07.1985 - 05.1987

Board Drafting, Field Hand

DanDol
04.1982 - 07.1985

High School -

Ross S Sterling High School
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