Kelvin P. Severin
St. Amant,LA.
Summary
I am a Professional Engineer (PE) skilled in development of Electrical, Instrument, and SIS/DCS/BMS/CCS/FGS systems, focusing on innovative solutions and improving system efficiency. Known for fostering collaborative environments, driving projects to successful completion, and adapting to evolving technical requirements. Expertise in software development, mechanical design, and problem-solving. Respected for reliability and results-oriented approach.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Development Engineer
AeSolutions
12.2021 - 05.2025
- Developed detailed technical documentation to support product launches, facilitating smooth transitions from development to production stages. (GAP Analysis, Control Documents, Instruments, control systems, fuel gas skids, ect.)
- Streamlined manufacturing processes for increased efficiency, leading to reduced production costs and improved product quality.
- Managed project timelines effectively by setting priorities and allocating resources efficiently, ensuring timely completion of deliverables as per stakeholder expectations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop new features into existing designs, increasing customer satisfaction levels.
- Oversaw technical and project management customer interface to include commercial contacts with key partners.
Senior E/I/C Engineer
HGA
01.2017 - 10.2021
- Estimated small to large projects with Aspen Cost estimator (ICARUS)
- Project to upgrade 9 Incinerators to current NFPA/API Standards. Move current controls from Board mount to DCS.
- Project to upgrade old safety system and added LOPA modifications and additions.
- Work with ETAP software: Arc-Flash studies, coordination studies, and added changes/modifications to plants electrical system.
Principal I/C Engineer
Georgia Gulf / Axiall / Westlake
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Worked on new DCS system and VCM plant modernization Project (S16MM) as lead E/I/C engineer. (Honeywell Experion).
- Lead I/C Engineer on PVC VCM recovery system project (S13MM) with ABB DCS System.
- Designed Safety instrumented system for PVC unit. (HIMA Safety system)
- Lead Project engineer on Plant wide control fiber network ring, Including Switches, firewalls, separation from business, and Data Historian.(S1.5MM)
- Developed Safety Instrumented Systems Standards, Documentation, Test Procedures, etc. for Giesmar facility.
- Installed new Fire and Gas system for VCM unit. (Yokogawa ProsafeRS)
- Designed and configured multiple Allen Bradley PLC’s for compressor controls.
Senior I/C Engineer
Westlake Chemicals
01.2012 - 01.2012
- Worked on new Chlorine plant as Principal Instrument and controls engineer (DeltaV Charms).
- Developed Safety Instrumented Systems Standards, Documentation, Test Procedures, etc. for Giesmar facility.
- Designed Safety instrumented function for VCM unit. (Siemens S7 safety system).
Senior Process Automation Engineer
DOW Chemical
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Developed State based control for multiple operating chemical units.
Senior Plant E/I/C Engineer
CF Industries
01.2003 - 01.2011
- Constructed a new electrical center, 13.8KV and 480V gear, configured GE UR relays for 13.8KV gear. Starting on second new electrical center.
- Changed four plants from pneumatic controls to new Yokogawa CS3000 Distributed Control System (DCS).
- Converted four plants from old DCS systems (Honeywell TDC 3000 and MOORE Micro II) to new Yokogawa CS3000.
- Designed four safety instrumented systems and five Burner Management Systems (NFPA) using Yokogawa Prosafe-RS safety systems.
- Maintain high voltage system, Coordination and Arc Flash studies (NFPA 90 requirements) for electrical gear. Used SKM software.
E/I Project Engineer
Rubicon Chemicals
01.1998 - 01.2003
- Installed new 13.8KV electrical substation, with 480volt gear and new Motor control centers (MCC’s) and upgraded older electrical gear.
- Converted a batch plant from old pneumatic system to new Emerson Delta-V while adding a new reactor with instrumentation.
- Installed new Moore Quadlog safety systems throughout the site.
- Managed mechanical projects. Install new piping, regulators, new reactor vessel, etc.
E/I Maintenance Engineer
Vulcan Chemicals
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Programmed plant PLC’s (AB, TI, and Opto22), and DCS systems (Provox, Apacs, and Quadlog).
- Troubleshot and repaired high voltage problems throughout the plant.
- Wired and installed Variable Frequency drives (all Sizes motor control).
Education
BSEE, BS - Electrical Engineering
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA12.1996
ASEET, AS - Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology
Chattanooga State Tech.
Chattanooga, TN05.1993
Undergraduate courses
Lee College
Cleveland, TN05.1991
Skills
- Performance optimization of DCS, BMS, FGS, SIS, and CCS
- NFPA and API development for fired equipment
- Control Network engineering with fiber backbone design
- Power systems
- Software development
- Programming languages
- System design
- User interface design
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Continuous improvement
- Automation control
- Technical drawings
- Engineering design
Accomplishments
- Supervised team's of 4-10 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of four people in the development of upgrading reboiler, Boilers, Process Heaters, and thermo Oxidizers BMS and CCS systems and designing fuel skids.
- Collaborated with team of eight in the development and programming of multiple DCS Migration systems in multiple facilities.
Affiliations
- Louisiana Engineering Society (LES)
Certification
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the states of Louisiana, Arkansas, and Idaho.
Timeline
Project Development Engineer
AeSolutions
12.2021 - 05.2025
Senior E/I/C Engineer
HGA
01.2017 - 10.2021
Principal I/C Engineer
Georgia Gulf / Axiall / Westlake
01.2012 - 01.2017
Senior I/C Engineer
Westlake Chemicals
01.2012 - 01.2012
Senior Process Automation Engineer
DOW Chemical
01.2011 - 01.2012
Senior Plant E/I/C Engineer
CF Industries
01.2003 - 01.2011
E/I Project Engineer
Rubicon Chemicals
01.1998 - 01.2003
E/I Maintenance Engineer
Vulcan Chemicals
01.1996 - 01.1998
ASEET, AS - Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology
Chattanooga State Tech.
Undergraduate courses
Lee College
BSEE, BS - Electrical Engineering
Louisiana State University
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