Norman Newell
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Specializing in electrical and instrumentation design within oil and gas and manufacturing industries. Demonstrated success in generating detailed layouts and optimizing energy systems, enhancing project efficiency and accuracy in instrumentation integration.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
I/E Designer
AZ Drafting & Design Services
Chandler, AZ
03.2021 - Current
- Designed electrical power distribution systems to optimize energy efficiency in manufacturing facility.
- Developed instrumentation location plans, facilitating seamless power integration and ensuring accurate implementation.
- Produced precise drawings for electrical equipment locations, enhancing clarity for installation within manufacturing facility.
- Created general location plans and detailed layouts to support efficient manufacturing facility design.
I/E Designer
Gannett Fleming, LLC
Phoenix, AZ
09.2018 - 02.2021
- Instrument Database maintenance and report summary, Instrument installation details
- (process, pneumatic, electrical, support), Instrument location and conduit sizing and routing
- Supported piping discipline by determining inline and remote instrument connection sizes and installations.
- Configuration and ISO review, Instrument signal and instrument power tray routing, Instrument
- Motor control diagram, single line diagram, safety shutdown relay panel design, Honeywell DCS
- Wiring diagram (connection, power, and grounding), Honeywell DCS graphic display
- Developed instrument bulk material requisitions for tubing, fittings, regulators, valve manifolds, and air supplies.
I/E Designer
PEAK Technical, LLC
San Diego, CA
11.2017 - 08.2018
- Created instrument location plans, datasheets, loop drawings, PLC panel layouts, and managed bill of materials, I/O assignments, power distribution, and heat trace schematics
- Developed single line diagrams to represent electrical connections and MCC layout and cabinet line-up.
- Maintain projects CadWorx 3D model, P &ID and field Electrical/Instrumentation drawings
- Oversaw drafting and incorporated redlines for as-built drawing index and instrument index
- Supervised and coordinated junior drafters to develop comprehensive work packages
I/E Designer
ENTEGEE
09.2015 - 10.2017
- Reviewed and approved instrument and electrical deliverables, including loop diagrams, installation details, location plans, field junction boxes, marshalling and relay panel wiring diagrams, power distribution layouts, cable schedules, and I/O lists. Assisted with instrument installation, wiring, loop checks, and commissioning while utilizing AutoCAD 2015 and CadWorx 2015 for quality assurance.
- Designed sulfur recovery plants for Tessenderlo Kerley Services in Billings, Montana. Managed instrument and electrical engineering documents, specified flow, level, pressure, and temperature field instruments, and developed specifications for pH, conductivity, O2, and SO2 analytical instruments. Created Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) and comprehensive instrument lists.
- Created detailed drawings and specifications for construction documents.
- Collaborated with clients to understand design preferences and project requirements.
I&C Designer
Onyx Drafting & Design
, AZ
09.2013 - 08.2015
- Provide design/drafting services to various Oil & Gas Corporations in Calgary, Canada with Instrument/Electrical deliverables such as piping and instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)
- Oversaw drafting and redline incorporation of various technical documents, ensuring alignment with project standards and facilitating seamless communication among project stakeholders.
- Maintain projects CadWorx model, P &ID and field Instrumentation drawings
- Piping isometrics and As-Builts utilizing AutoCAD 2013 and CadWorx 2013 software.
- Followed corporate drawing standards and maintained file practices for deliverables.
- Performed multiple tasks associated with the role, focusing on drafting and design.
- Interact with drafters, for developing work packages
I&C Designer
SGS
Tucson, AZ
01.2011 - 08.2013
- DCS Hardware - Delta-V, Visual Basic programming, ControlLogix 5000 Programming, Instrument Index DataBase
- Defined specifications for Allen-Bradley PLC implementation to ensure compliance with project requirements
- Specified PLC requirements for Siemens systems to align with operational objectives
- Defined specifications for Modicon PLC implementation to facilitate seamless integration with existing infrastructure
- PLC ladder logic programming
- Network Block Diagram, DCS configuration - Delta-V, PLC Control Panel Arrangement, Instrument Data Sheet, Instrument Loop Diagram, Electrical equipment Specification, Electrical load study, Single Line Diagram, MCC design, Power Distribution
I/C Cad Designer
PSI Engineering
Tucson, AZ
11.2009 - 11.2010
- Prepares P&IDs, PFDs, and instrument data sheets and controls systems.
- Prepared documentation and drawing packages for construction of oil and gas facilities, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Assisted Engineering Services group in instrumentation and controls engineering tasks, enhancing project efficiency.
- Collaborated with management to implement streamlined task methods and procedures, improving overall workflow.
I&E Designer
AMEC E&C Services
09.2004 - 11.2008
- Created detailed technical drawings using AutoCAD software, enhancing project documentation. 2002 – 2008
- Designed smart P&ID diagrams using PDS software.
- Developed 2D and 3D models using PDS software.
- Managed instrumentation module components within PDS.
- Defined requirements for MODICON Quantum PLC and HMI systems to ensure alignment with project specifications.
- Configured PLC cabinet and installed necessary wiring.
- Integrated Modbus Ethernet/IP and DeviceNet network protocols.
- Developed control system block diagrams for project clarity.
- Designed layout plan for control room equipment locations.
- Instrument loop, location, and installation drawings
- Defined specifications for various cable types., Wire, & cable schedule
- Allen-Bradley SLC 500 / ControlLogix PLC rack
- Executed procurement by submitting instrument quotation requests.
Education
Graduate Certificate -
Online Certificate
Dearborn, MI04-2015
Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering
Bridgeport Engineering Institute
Bridgeport, CT05-1995
AMEC EPCM Training -
International Academy of Design And Technology
Phoenix, ORSkills
- Electrical design
- P&ID development
- Instrumentation specification
- Power distribution systems
- CAD software
- Project management
Affiliations
- Memberships - Instrument Society of America
Timeline
I/E Designer
AZ Drafting & Design Services
03.2021 - Current
I/E Designer
Gannett Fleming, LLC
09.2018 - 02.2021
I/E Designer
PEAK Technical, LLC
11.2017 - 08.2018
I/E Designer
ENTEGEE
09.2015 - 10.2017
I&C Designer
Onyx Drafting & Design
09.2013 - 08.2015
I&C Designer
SGS
01.2011 - 08.2013
I/C Cad Designer
PSI Engineering
11.2009 - 11.2010
I&E Designer
AMEC E&C Services
09.2004 - 11.2008
Graduate Certificate -
Online Certificate
Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering
Bridgeport Engineering Institute
AMEC EPCM Training -
International Academy of Design And Technology