Ronald Guidry
Austin,TX
Summary
Instrumentation & Controls Engineer with 13+ years of experience in I&C design across Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Semiconductor, Mission Critical and Electric Vehicle manufacturing. Known for leading multidisciplinary teams, developing robust control strategies, and producing high quality design packages from conceptual design through IFC. Strong communicator with a passion for automation, continuous improvement, and building efficient engineering workflows.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer, PE
Glumac
Austin, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Directed Lonestar region initiatives for I&C engineering team.
- Developed detailed specifications for control system components, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
- Coordinated efforts with mechanical and process engineering teams to create comprehensive P&IDs.
- Crafted comprehensive sequences of operations to enhance equipment functionality and reliability.
- Analyzed field data to recommend strategic system upgrades aimed at improving overall efficiency.
- Upgraded existing client PLC/RIO architecture to enhance FMS operational efficiency and reliability.
- Evaluated process system requirements and determined suitable instrumentation and valve specifications.
- Engineered specifications and designs for BMS controllers, sensors, and network configurations.
Lead Instrumentation and Controls Engineer, PE
Page Southerland Page Inc.
Austin, TX
07.2019 - 01.2024
- Led the I&C discipline for the Austin engineering group including project execution and developing technical standards.
- Established internal guidelines to improve package consistency, quality, and workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with project managers to develop ALEs and estimate engineering hours.
- Produced complete I&C design packages for projects through IFC.
- Coordinated with process and mechanical teams to create and update P&IDs.
- Developed detailed sequence of operations for complex equipment systems.
- Built IO lists, cable schedules, and instrument datasheets with terminations details.
- Designed control panel and network architecture for site integration.
- Provided construction support and resolved issues during package execution.
- Maintained strong client and vendor relationships to ensure technical alignment and project success.
Instrumentation and Controls EIT
IMES Engineering
Austin, TX
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Design packages within Semiconductor sector.
- Monitored and assisted in construction development.
- Designed panels and instrumentation required for design package.
Instrumentation and Controls EIT
Jacob Engineering
Baton Rouge, LA
06.2014 - 05.2019
- Lead a team of engineers and designers through the project lifecycle.
- Develop an hour estimate for each phase of a project.
- Review P&ID with the discipline engineers to ensure the correct items are represented correctly and safely.
- Created detailed instrument index to facilitate identification and organization of I&C tags within project scope.
- Develop datasheets for purchasing instruments.
- Size control valves and flow meters with provided process data.
- Review bids for technical accuracy required for purchasing.
- Develop wiring diagrams, loops, and installation details.
- Developed and documented interlock procedures to ensure operational safety and compliance.
- Interface with client and vendor to develop professional relationship.
- Model instrument plan for lighting and other models.
- Develop scope of work based off P&ID and client discussion.
- Contributed to HAZOP discussions, ensuring thorough evaluation of potential hazards in project design.
Controls Programming Intern
Triconex
Baton Rouge, LA
09.2012 - 01.2013
- Help program Triconex triple redundant SIS PLCs.
- Developed graphical user interfaces using Wonderware for HMI and control room applications.
- Engaged with engineering team to refine control function blocks, facilitating efficient project workflows.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05.2014
Skills
- SPI InTools
- Bluebeam Revu
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
- Revit
- C#, C, Python
- Visual Basic (VBA)
- BIM 360
- Control panel design
- PLC programming
- Instrumentation selection
Affiliations
ISA (International Society of Automation) Member
Timeline
Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer, PE
Glumac
01.2024 - Current
Lead Instrumentation and Controls Engineer, PE
Page Southerland Page Inc.
07.2019 - 01.2024
Instrumentation and Controls EIT
IMES Engineering
05.2019 - 07.2019
Instrumentation and Controls EIT
Jacob Engineering
06.2014 - 05.2019
Controls Programming Intern
Triconex
09.2012 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Louisiana State University