ABRAHAM KALIL
Barranquilla,Atlantico
Summary
Highly trained and experienced process control engineer with over 25 years of proven excellence in controlling processes and implementing process improvements for several companies around the world. Expertly coordinated and developed cross-functional teams of process controllers and contractors who routinely achieve ambitious goals ahead of schedule and under budget. Motivated self-starter with a history of developing high quality, innovative, and inventive projects while skillfully coordinating resources and personnel.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Control Logics Specialist
Técnicas Reunidas
Talara
01.2025 - Current
- Control Logic verification for the Talara Refinery units. Control loop tuning and configuration troubleshooting.
- Optimization of process controls in order to improve system reliability and reduce downtime.
- Troubleshooting of instrumentation issues as part of the warranty claims for the Talara Refinery project.
- Coordination of the instrumentation team and point of liaison with the client.
Process Control Subject Matter Expert
SGS Malaysia / Kizer Energy
Pengerang
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Troubleshooting for loops in the units of PrefChem in preparation for Creditors Reliability Testing, includes Loop Tuning.
- Instrumentation Diagnosis of problems, recommendations for maintenance and changes in elements to improve performance.
DCS Coordinator
Técnicas Reunidas
Talara
10.2020 - 03.2024
- Loop check for the units of the PMRT project.
- Verification of components of Loops using Data Sheets, recalculation of ranges for Flow Measurement devices, diagnosis of control valves, split range configuration.
- Use of Hart protocol to change configuration during Loop Checking.
- Design and modification of DCS Operator Graphics.
- DCS configuration recommendations.
- Functional test for SIS interlock, Process Interlock and DCS Complex loops.
- Loop tuning and troubleshooting of Control room issues.
- Process Control and DCS support for the startup and Performance Test for the units of PMRT project.
Process Control Leader
GMI S.A.
Talara
10.2019 - 07.2020
- Process Control Narratives review and Loop Check procedures for the UA&TC project units.
- Development of test instructions for complex loop.
- Verification of Instrument Data Sheet.
- Completion database and support for the startup procedures.
Senior Project Consultant
Schneider-Electric Colombia
Cartagena
05.2017 - 10.2019
- Loop tuning and process optimization for the operation of the new Ecopetrol Cartagena Refinery. Increased service factor for control loop from 83 to 91%.
- Process Control Engineers training.
- Review of Advanced Process Control applications and support for APC project.
Process Control Engineer
Amec Foster Wheeler
Cartagena
03.2014 - 01.2017
- Expertly coordinate the daily activities 20 process control engineers during refinery commissioning and startup including the planning and execution of the Cartagena Refinery Expansion Project.
- Supervise several critical operations including interlock testing procedures, complex loop verification, PCS and SIS commissioning, loop tuning and modifications to ensure regulatory and advanced control strategy compliance.
- Supported the Main Automation Contractors as Technical Manager.
Senior Estimator
Honeywell SAIC
Buenos Aires
03.2012 - 11.2013
- Adeptly lead a team of estimators in the preparation of automation proposals ensuring their overall quality and on-time delivery.
- Review of Request for Quotation and generation of proposal for Bid (DCS/SIS/PLC Configuration, Bill of materials, input and output configuration.
- Proposals included Advanced Process Control, DCS, SIS, Advanced Solutions, and Industrial Security Proposals for Oil and Gas industries and Pulp, Paper, and Mining activities in the Southern Cone Region.
Lead Process Control Engineer
Global Energy
Mohammedia
10.2010 - 12.2011
- Carefully managed all process control related issues as part of a cross-functional team in charge of refinery optimization, including Advanced Process Control implementation and troubleshooting.
- Trained and developed process engineers and tools to optimize the fuel oil blend and to analyze historical process data.
Staff Process Control Engineer
Yansab, Yanbu National Petrochemical Co.
Yanbu
05.2009 - 12.2009
- Proficiently provided process control troubleshooting and loop tuning for the startup of the Olefins unit, including identifying unstable loops and generating strategies and modifications to correct issues.
- Trained and mentored new process control engineers on advanced regulatory controls compliance.
Owner
Nuevas Formas PKASA
Puerto La Cruz
01.2007 - 04.2009
- Coordinated the optimization of manufacturing and installation processes including the implementation of computerized selection tools to design, network, and optimize material usage.
- Trained and developed new employees in all applicable process control and company procedures.
Process Control Consultant
Vetra Group
Puerto Ordaz
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Provided process control consulting services in the Hot Briquette Iron plant.
- Developed several process control engineers including training in advanced regulatory control strategies, alarm rationalization, and PHD interface implementation.
Staff Process Control Engineer
Suncor Energy
Fort McMurray
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Designed and implemented several tools to optimize GUS graphics, and migrate Uniformance basic trends to GUS Pro Trends, including development of a customized trending program to replace an older version.
- Monitored and tuned unstable loops, while troubleshooting the control network overload and performing careful SAP instrumentation database checks.
Process Control Coordinator
Petrolera Ameriven S.A.
Puerto La Cruz
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Coordinated the daily activities of all process engineers during plant startup through expert utilization of a Honeywell TPS system, including an advanced process control feasibility review.
- Staffed and developed a team of engineers who achieved a 35% reduction in configured alarms before startup, improved database and GUS graphics, and identified solutions to correct project deviations.
- Supervised a team of contractors in the debugging of QPC installed systems including the integration with PHD and GUS, and validation of loop checks and advanced regulatory control procedures.
Process Control Specialist
Petroleos De Venezuela S.A.
Punto Fijo
01.1998 - 01.2003
- Expertly coordinated technical support for two refineries through exceptional project management skills, technical expertise, and business knowledge, including design and deployment of regulatory and advanced process controls.
- Developed a neural network architecture for implementation into the TDC-3000 Application Module while executing process operation and ensuing the delivery advanced control databases ahead of schedule.
- Saved over $50,000 in tuition and education fees by personally training 12 engineers in process control operations and system identification, and over $150,000 in contractor fees by developing DCS interfaces.
- Produced a TDC laboratory interface to warn operators, and provide user-friendly data trend analysis for tuning and issue resolution.
Process Control Engineer
Petroleos De Venezuela
01.1988 - 12.1997
- Further Process Control experience as a Process Control Engineer with Petroleos De Venezuela from 1988 - 1997.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Universidad de Oriente
Puerto La Cruz, VenezuelaSkills
- Cross-Functional Leader
- Loop Tuning & Improvements
- Historic Data Trend Analysis
- Advanced Control Strategies
- Honeywell Experion/TPS/TDC
- Staff Training and Development
- Loop Checking & Analysis
- Process Controller Design
- Automation Proposal Estimation
- Schneider Electric I/A
- Motivated Self Starter
- Careful Budget Management
- Superior System Establishment
- Process Troubleshooting
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Control Logics Specialist
Técnicas Reunidas
01.2025 - Current
Process Control Subject Matter Expert
SGS Malaysia / Kizer Energy
04.2024 - 09.2024
DCS Coordinator
Técnicas Reunidas
10.2020 - 03.2024
Process Control Leader
GMI S.A.
10.2019 - 07.2020
Senior Project Consultant
Schneider-Electric Colombia
05.2017 - 10.2019
Process Control Engineer
Amec Foster Wheeler
03.2014 - 01.2017
Senior Estimator
Honeywell SAIC
03.2012 - 11.2013
Lead Process Control Engineer
Global Energy
10.2010 - 12.2011
Staff Process Control Engineer
Yansab, Yanbu National Petrochemical Co.
05.2009 - 12.2009
Owner
Nuevas Formas PKASA
01.2007 - 04.2009
Process Control Consultant
Vetra Group
01.2006 - 01.2007
Staff Process Control Engineer
Suncor Energy
01.2005 - 01.2006
Process Control Coordinator
Petrolera Ameriven S.A.
01.2003 - 01.2006
Process Control Specialist
Petroleos De Venezuela S.A.
01.1998 - 01.2003
Process Control Engineer
Petroleos De Venezuela
01.1988 - 12.1997
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Universidad de Oriente