Kevin Shu Zhang P. Eng.

Experience

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  China Chengda Engineering Co., Ltd.

  Jan 1986 - Jan 2000

  Deputy Manager of I&C Department/ Lead I&C Engineer/ I&C Engineer
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  Walter Dow Associates

  May 2000 - Apr 2001

  Instrumentation & Control Systems Specialist
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  Fluor

  May 2001 - Jan 2010

  Lead I&C Engineer/Senior Engineer/Engineering Specialist

  • Estimated, scheduled and supervised Instrumentation & Control Systems engineering and design.• Prepared I&C scope of services and scope of facilities.• Liaised with Project Management/Client and other project disciplines.• Developed and reviewed P&ID, design criteria, specifications, control philosophy, control system architecture, cause & effect diagrams, logical diagrams, control narratives, I/O list as well as various engineering documents.• Performed site surveys and developed control systems revamp strategies.• Participated in HAZOP, performed SIL assessment (LOPA), led SIF design and SIL verification.• Participated in 3D modeling and model review.• Evaluated technical proposals, completed technical bid evaluation for instruments, analyzers, DCS, SIS, PLC, SCADA, AMS, MMS, BMS and F&G systems.• Sized/specified control valves, PSV, flowmeters, analyzers and other instruments.• Prepared and reviewed instrument datasheets, RFQ and PO packages• Reviewed and approved supplier’s drawings and documents. Planned and conducted FAT, SIFT and SAT.• Designed and reviewed control room layouts, instrument locations, cable schedules, wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, segment diagrams, control panel/cabinet layouts, automation architecture diagrams, network diagrams, fiber optic backbone diagrams and other design documents.• Mentored and coached junior engineers. Show less

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  KSZ Canada Ltd.

  Jan 2010 - now

  Lead I&C Consulting Engineer

  • Provide instrumentation, process controls, automation engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up consulting for EPCs and operating companies.

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  Imperial Oil / ExxonMobil

  Jan 2010 - Apr 2020

  Lead I&C Consulting Engineer/I&C Coordinator/I&C Consulting Engineer

  • Provided operational support, participated in troubleshooting and prepared MOCs. • Coordinated and promoted instrumentation/analyzer/automation new technology applications, conducted evaluation, lab/factory testing to develop and select proper technologies to address measurements and operation challenges.• Specified and reviewed the EPC/MICC scopes and established budget, schedule, specifications, interfaces and coordination procedures. • Managed MICC contracts, including scope changes, schedule, quality and cost control.• Developed/reviewed project specifications, procedures. Worked with ExxonMobil SMEs to prepare/review specification deviations to the ExxonMobil GPs (Global Specifications).• Prepared and reviewed P&ID, control philosophy, shutdown key, C&E, datasheets and other engineering documents to ensure that those meet engineering requirements, and are in compliance with related design codes, standards as well as best engineering practices.• Reviewed/approved qualified instrument supplier list, RFQ packages, Bid Evaluation and PO packages.• Supervised Instrumentation & Control Systems engineering/design activities. • Participated HAZOP and model review, reviewed and approved SIL Assignment, SIF design, SIL verification. • Conducted Alarm Rationalization exercise and approve Alarm Management Database design.• Audited project execution, identified engineering gaps and deficiencies to improve EPC/MICC engineering quality. Ensuring engineering works were done in accordance with specifications, procedures, standards and regulatory requirements.• Responsible for the technical integrity of engineered vendor packages, oversight of inspection and testing (FAT, SIFT and SAT).• Led site/module yard I&C/Automation teams to support module yard/site construction, commissioning and startup. • Conducted Industry Control System Security Risk Assessment as well as final close-out review.• Developed automation, OT and fiber optic backbone extension plan. Show less

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  Jupeng Bio, Inc.

  Jan 2022 - now

  Senior Process Control Engineer

  • Lead company instrumentation, process control and automation tasks. Oversee instrumentation, automation systems engineering design, construction, commissioning and startup.• Research and develop new measurement and control technologies to improve bio process control and safety.• Develop, review, and approve specifications and supervise Instrumentation & Control Systems engineering/design activities. • Actively participated in P&ID development, HAZOP, risk analysis, SIL review, design review and 3D model review. • Plan and lead the development and upgrades of DCS, SIS and Fire and Gas (Delta V) systems can control networks. • Design, review and approve control philosophy, control scheme, C&E, control narrative, datasheets, I/O list, DCS/SIS/PLC/F&G systems, cable schedule, installation details, MTO and other engineering documents to ensure engineering requirements are met and in compliance with codes, and specifications.• Review/Approve RFQ packages, Bid Evaluation, PO packages and vendor documents and conduct FAT.• Troubleshoot and upgrade instrumentation, control valves, analyser systems, process control, automation systems and control networks.• Prepare and review MOC's. Improve operation and maintenance procedures. Show less