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David Rice Jr

Summary

Electrical/Instrumentation Engineer with over 25 years’ experience ranging from general maintenance to project management. Performing PLC/DCS Control, troubleshooting, interfacing, editing and commissioning Allen Bradley, Siemens, G.E., Delta V, Centum VP and ProSafeRS, Ovation, Open BSI. Vibration commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting: Bentley Nevada/System One/Prognost Project and construction management. $2 Billion dollar range. Design, layout, construction and implementation of Rosemount wireless system Installation of Control Wave PLC's/SCADA, solving interfacing issues with older equipment and implementing MOC improvements. Safety systems: DeltaV, Centum VP, ProSafe RS and Triconex Instrumentation experience installation, loop checks, setup/calibration and commissioning of a wide variety of equipment from drives to more process-oriented instrumentation consisting of flow, pressure, and speed and temperature control. High Voltage and Substation maintenance and repair. Power generation consisting of GE, Rolls Royce and Siemens turbine and generators, simple/combined. Use of electrical prints, loop sheets and P&IDs to solve wiring, communication, and interfacing issues.

Overview

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Certification
19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Execution Planner/Engineering/Consultant

ExxonMobil and XTO (Cowboy)
01.2025 - 07.2026
  • Provided design, Execution planning, Engineering and consulting expertise for DeltaV SIS and Fire/Gas retrofit into an existing running 800K BPD upstream facility. Facility used existing equipment requiring simultaneous demo, decommissioning from BPCS to SIS equipment while plant is running.
  • Developed scope based on PHA/LOPA analysis and recommendations to enhance project alignment with safety standards.
  • Feasibility studies for shutdown groupings to determine online or offline cutover and execution for plant optimization.
  • Designed isolation and cutover plans for equipment and control systems, facilitating decommissioning, demolition, and integration.
  • Plantwide segmentation strategies and risk analysis.
  • Network integration strategies and architecture.
  • Process flow analysis identifying reduced flow conditions to maintain live cutovers.
  • IEC-61511/62682/61508 Compliance along with complex testing strategies.
  • DCN Reviews and revision recommendations.
  • Conducted detailed assessments of brownfield sites to evaluate project feasibility and identify potential risks.

Director: Electrical/Instrumentation/Controls Engineering

Marathon oil company
03.2023 - 12.2024
  • Providing Project Engineering, Project Management expertise, support and oversight for Marathon Oil upstream.
  • Successful in-house conception, design, Engineering of major central facility expansion.
  • Successful in-house conception, design, Engineering of new central facility.
  • Coordinated with local utilities on electrical infrastructure development and energization projects, addressing load capacities, land and easement, budgeting, permitting, and construction schedules across Eagleford territory.
  • Substation design, layout, specifications.
  • Conduct internal and external status review meetings and audits.
  • Working with construction and procurement to develop improved project workflows.
  • Development of design review criteria.
  • Established procedures for effective Management of Change (MOC) compliance.
  • Aggregated data from team members, analyzed risks, and created summary reports on trends and metrics, including regulatory compliance (OOOOB) and construction forecasting.
  • Budgetary development and forecasting.
  • Coordinated with operations and drilling for short-, medium-, and long-term project alignment.

I/E/C/ Project Manager/Project Engineer

Magnum Engineering
02.2022 - 03.2023
  • Providing Project Engineering and Project Management expertise for CPChem Cedar Bayou.
  • Managed budgeting, forecasts, bid reviews, and audits to support project financial health and accountability.
  • Developed scope of work from recommendations, field walkdowns, and analysis to ensure project alignment with objectives.
  • Provided insights that identified opportunities for operational efficiency improvements.
  • Project and Engineering management for Maintenance, Expense and Small/Medium CAP.
  • IFA/IFC coordination, review and approvals.
  • Support for global large CAP.

Sr. Electrical/Instrumentation/Controls/Procurement Engineer

Savanah River Nuclear Site
01.2021 - 02.2022
  • Provided engineering and support to the Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility (SRPPF) project as a Design Engineering Instrumentation and Controls (IE&C) Engineer.
  • Oversaw Architect Engineering (AE) firms in designing and modifying I&C equipment and systems for the SRPPF Project, ensuring adherence to project specifications.
  • Developed instrumentation and controls design approach for nuclear facility projects.
  • Applied safety class and safety significant codes and standards while providing technical support and liaison to procurement.
  • Evaluated design and engineering plans to ensure compliance with project standards.
  • Development and oversight of Control Logics; Loop Diagrams; Instrument Indices; Set point Lists; Instrument and Control Valve Specifications; DCS and PLC Design; Instrument Location and Installation Design; Panel Layouts; and Vendor Document Review.
  • Performed field walkdowns to verify as-built and as-installed conditions of equipment.
  • Facilitated update and progress meetings with subcontractors to promote alignment and address project challenges.

QA Manager, Electrical/Instrumentation/ Control Engineering

CDM Smith
07.2019 - 12.2020
  • City of Houston Waterworks Expansion Project (Design Build).
  • Developed comprehensive in-house quality assurance/control plan, defining features of work and hold points.
  • Assurance that all work is executed and completed according to local, state, federal codes and regulations.
  • Along with below, with formal knowledge, worked directly with engineering in redesign, calculations and major changes within Electrical, Instrumentation and Control.
  • Review and or development of subcontractor requirements.
  • Review of submittals, RFIs, change orders, engineering changes and drawings.
  • Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases, or review of subcontractor’s processes and procedures.
  • Issuance of FAN/NCN/NCR’s Develop, recommend, and monitor corrective and preventative action plans.
  • Aggregated data from team members, analyzed risks, and created summary reports on quality trends and metrics.
  • Coordination with project management and engineers for assisting in planning and scheduling strategies.
  • Lead weekly progress meetings for subcontractors (Preconstruction and 3 phase).
  • Executed audits of internal processes and contractor practices to maintain regulatory compliance.

Engineering/Design/Technical Writing & FSS

Magnum Engineering
04.2018 - 07.2019
  • Supported engineering and technical expertise in development of LOPA, IPL/ESS, SIL/SIS.
  • Evaluated and verified the effectiveness of safety systems through detailed audits of SIF and SIL processes.
  • Development and application of new procedures and intervals for SIL rated equipment.
  • Development and application of new procedures and intervals for non SIL rated equipment.
  • Conducted plant-wide BMS systems evaluation to create end-to-end and segmented testing procedures for ESS specifications and definitions.
  • Review and evaluation of existing procedures according to current company and industry standards IEC-61511/6282.
  • Identifying potential deviations or additional risk mitigations via PHA.
  • Verifying system controls via PLC/DCS logic with existing narratives.
  • Checked new and existing documentation for regulatory compliance.

Project Engineer, E inspector, Commissioning Specialist/SME&I

ISC Constructors
03.2017 - 05.2017
  • Assurance ranging from general I&E to NFPA 70 standards for Grounding, 110/480v, MCC’s and protection according to laws, policies and specifications.
  • DCS Commissioning.
  • Field inspections of all general instrumentation.
  • Maintenance and troubleshooting of existing and new installations, skids, compressors, and fuel gas systems.
  • Witnessed scheduled and new SIS checkouts and verified cause and effects to confirm system integrity.
  • Provided construction assurance for cable tray, conduit runs, and air tubing to maintain project specifications.
  • Field wiring and grounding compliance.
  • Setup and calibration using DTM software.
  • SAT testing/verifications.
  • Checking of installation details.
  • Maintaining up to date information and recommendations.

I&E Inspector

Ardent
01.2017 - 03.2017
  • Ensured compliance with NFPA 70 standards for grounding, 110/480v, MCCs, and related laws and policies.
  • Field wiring and grounding compliance.
  • Field inspections of all general instrumentation.
  • Pipeline inspections.
  • Construction assurance for cable tray, conduit runs and air tubing.
  • SAT testing/verifications.
  • Checking of installation details.
  • Maintaining up to date information and recommendations.

Vibration Specialist/Job Rep

ISC Constructors
08.2016 - 01.2017
  • Successful completion of extruder swap out and upgrade.
  • Coordination for reinstallation of updated extruder.
  • Preparation and planning for removal of outdated extruder.
  • Oversight of instrumentation removal and determining what will and will not be reinstalled.
  • Coordinated with mechanical team to align project objectives and timelines.
  • Performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance upon discovery.
  • Documentation and cataloguing updated loop drawings, P&ID’S.
  • Thrust, speed, axis and temperature setup and calibration.

Engineering Director, Construction and Commissioning Coordinator

Infra GTL Technologies
05.2016 - 07.2016
  • Providing construction, project management, oversight, design and engineering consultation for I&E at prototype Gas to Liquid facility.
  • Managed overall project execution, ensuring alignment of cost, manpower, and timelines.
  • Job planning, scheduling and coordination.
  • DCS/PLC debugging and commissioning Deltav/Rockwell.
  • SCADA design, layout, protocols, Hardware and software selection.
  • Drawing and print development (from concept and revisions to Issue for construction/as built).
  • Verification of flow rates, ratios and engineering units.
  • Process re-design, electrical changes, load calculations.
  • MOC according to engineering recommendations and revisions.
  • Document verification and control.
  • Setup and balancing of complex control loops for air, steam and gas for burner/boiler operations according to operating standards.
  • I&E and pipeline inspection.
  • Electrical and Instrumentation design.

DCS/PLC Commissioning Specialist/Project Engineer

Ardent
04.2016 - 07.2016
  • Oasis Deethanizer Plant Startup Watford city, ND: (Programming, commissioning and startup).
  • Planning of commissioning strategies along with C&E development and execution.
  • Set up communications for SCADA, DCS, and vendor devices to ensure system integration.
  • Making changes to PLC and SCADA system according to new specifications/revisions.
  • Running the board for field commissioning.
  • Executed board operations during pre-commissioning phase. and fault checking during Pre-commissioning.
  • Interfacing between design and construction.
  • Procurement of instrumentation including follow-up (FAT).
  • Participating in HAZOP and IPF studies.

Instrumentation Tech

ISC Constructors
01.2016 - 03.2016
  • Shell Deer Park Coker GOHT Turnaround: (Maintenance and upgrade T/A).
  • Installation and calibration of new instrumentation.
  • QA/QC of new and existing instrumentation and loops.
  • Troubleshooting new and existing issues during shutdown.
  • Disconnected existing instrumentation to facilitate Coker tanks removal.
  • Checking documentation, P&IDs and loop sheets for accuracy.
  • Performed general maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and safety.
  • Final checkout and signoff of all associated instruments and equipment.
  • Executed additional general maintenance to enhance workplace safety.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards.

Sr. Project/Commissioning Manager

DOW - Port Lavaca, TX
07.2012 - 08.2012
  • Completed Dow, Port Lavaca PLC/DCS cutover and upgrade, executing loop shooting, calibration, tuning, troubleshooting, commissioning, and start-up to ensure seamless operations.
  • Utilized electrical prints, loop sheets, and P&IDs to resolve wiring, communication, and interfacing issues, enhancing system reliability.
  • Equipment consisted of flow, pressure, level and analyzer instrumentation, radiation detection, frequency drives from 5 to 2000 H.P.

Sr. Instrument / Pipeline Engineer

MUSTANG - Houston, TX
10.2011 - 07.2012
  • Successful completion of Air Products pipeline PLC/SCADA Upgrade project 2011/2012.
  • Installation of new Control Wave PLC's/SCADA, solving interfacing issues with older equipment and implementing MOC improvements.
  • Duties include calibration, troubleshooting, upgrading, repairing and commissioning of remote process monitoring sites, paid customer metering sites and leak detection sites.
  • Conducted inspections of new and upgraded pipelines and control systems to verify compliance with safety and operational standards.
  • Collaboration with IT, controls and programming engineering in the lab and field to resolve any issues using Open BSI and general networking knowledge.

I/C/E Commissioning Engineer

KBR - Houston, TX
01.2010 - 10.2011
  • Position consists of all aspects of electrical and instrumentation, capital, projects and maintenance which includes new installations.
  • Performed installation, loop checks, setup/calibration, and commissioning of diverse equipment, including drives and process-oriented instrumentation for flow, pressure, speed, and temperature control.
  • PLC to DCS upgrades and cut-overs, QA/QC inspections of board commissioning operations.
  • PLC and DCS consisted of several different manufacturers over several sites Including Rockwell automation/RS5000, DeviceNET, ControlNET, DeltaV, Centum VP and ProSafeRS, Triconex.
  • Performing work according to prints, drawings, loop sheets P&ID's and verbal instructions.
  • Leveraged strong mechanical aptitude to effectively troubleshoot and resolve complex engineering challenges.

Maintenance Director

US STEEL - Houston, TX
05.2008 - 12.2009
  • Job consisted of supervision and oversight of mechanical, electrical and technical employees.
  • Directing employees based on skills and abilities with hands on support as needed.
  • Developed action plans addressing problem areas, implementing remedies and reengineering operations for improved efficiency.
  • Prepared downtime reports identifying operational issues of facilities and machinery to minimize disruptions.
  • Assigning workloads for P.M. work according to downtime availability.
  • Coordination and planning with production and project crews.
  • Managed time effectively to meet deadlines, optimizing workflow while enhancing safety standards and addressing related issues.
  • Preparing statements for budget requirement submittals.
  • Specific machines include up setters, CNC machinery, induction heating, x-ray inspection with all associated sub machinery and components listed above.

Electrical and Controls Engineer

JINDAL STEEL - Houston, TX
08.2007 - 04.2008
  • Job duties consisted of electrical troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining a large variety of applications new and old ranging from 1960's era D/C systems.
  • Power and control for motors from fractional to 6,000 H.P. D/C systems included constant potential panels (clapper boards), resistor banks and control with voltages ranging from 24Vdc to 700Vdc.
  • D/C rectifier drive systems including suppression systems, large thyristors arrays, SCR stacks and logic control.
  • Newer systems consisting of modern G.E., Fanuc and ABB A/C to D/C rectifier drives 5 TO 500 hp.
  • A/C systems included frequency drives and motors, control power, relay logic, sub stations, transformers and switchgear from 13.8Kv on down to 24v.
  • Executed setup, troubleshooting, repair, and replacement tasks for encoders, resolvers, controllers, pressure and flow transmitters, load cells, and various transducers.
  • Edited PLC programs and utilized Allen Bradley and G.E. systems as troubleshooting tools.
  • Other duties included maintain logbook, reading prints and safety.

Education

Bachelors - Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Physics

North Carolina State University
01-1993

Skills

  • Project management
  • Construction planning
  • Budget management
  • Risk analysis
  • Project feasibility studies
  • Process optimization
  • Control systems design
  • Safety compliance
  • Design management
  • Stakeholder coordination
  • Cross-functional coordination
  • Workflow coordination

Certification

  • Army Corps of Engineers: Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQMC)
  • Induction heating, D/C power and control; frequency drives, A/C to D/C drives.
  • Six Sigma Black Belt
  • CCNA certification
  • CFSE certification
  • Allen Bradley PLC training: Introductory, Maintenance, and Programming certification
  • Nuclear Regulatory Commission
  • C.W.H.S.E.: OSHA regulations, First response, spill containment and recovery, fire, HAZMAT/HAZWOPER
  • N.C.C.E. R+ certification in multiple crafts

Timeline

Project Execution Planner/Engineering/Consultant

ExxonMobil and XTO (Cowboy)
01.2025 - 07.2026

Director: Electrical/Instrumentation/Controls Engineering

Marathon oil company
03.2023 - 12.2024

I/E/C/ Project Manager/Project Engineer

Magnum Engineering
02.2022 - 03.2023

Sr. Electrical/Instrumentation/Controls/Procurement Engineer

Savanah River Nuclear Site
01.2021 - 02.2022

QA Manager, Electrical/Instrumentation/ Control Engineering

CDM Smith
07.2019 - 12.2020

Engineering/Design/Technical Writing & FSS

Magnum Engineering
04.2018 - 07.2019

Project Engineer, E inspector, Commissioning Specialist/SME&I

ISC Constructors
03.2017 - 05.2017

I&E Inspector

Ardent
01.2017 - 03.2017

Vibration Specialist/Job Rep

ISC Constructors
08.2016 - 01.2017

Engineering Director, Construction and Commissioning Coordinator

Infra GTL Technologies
05.2016 - 07.2016

DCS/PLC Commissioning Specialist/Project Engineer

Ardent
04.2016 - 07.2016

Instrumentation Tech

ISC Constructors
01.2016 - 03.2016

Sr. Project/Commissioning Manager

DOW - Port Lavaca, TX
07.2012 - 08.2012

Sr. Instrument / Pipeline Engineer

MUSTANG - Houston, TX
10.2011 - 07.2012

I/C/E Commissioning Engineer

KBR - Houston, TX
01.2010 - 10.2011

Maintenance Director

US STEEL - Houston, TX
05.2008 - 12.2009

Electrical and Controls Engineer

JINDAL STEEL - Houston, TX
08.2007 - 04.2008

Bachelors - Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Physics

North Carolina State University
David Rice Jr