Doug Kwan

Process Automation Engineer

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Edmonton, AlbertaMember since December 3, 2022

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Experienced Process Automation Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the chemicals industry. Skilled in Process Optimization, Chemistry, Process Safety, Process Control, and Chemical Engineering. Strong engineering professional with a Bachelor’s Degree focused in Chemical Engineering from University of Saskatchewan.

Experience

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering 1975-1979

University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Process Automation Engineer Lead

Dow Chemical Canada ULC, Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Canada 2016-2021

 Completed the Process Automation requirements for the following capital projects:

 $40MM CV-916 Ethane underground storage cavern

 $60MM CV-914 C2+ underground storage cavern

 $125MM CV-106 Ethylene underground storage cavern

 $130MM Propane Cracking project to enable the Ethane crackers to co-crack Propane and

Ethane simultaneously

 $190MM FS1X Ethylene Expansion project – increase production capacity by 10%

Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) Site Process Automation Coach

Dow Chemical Canada ULC, Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Canada 2000-2009

 Part-time role involved with SIS/LOPA reviews, Dow Good Engineering Practice (DowGEP) reviews,

SIS programming and code audit reviews, technical coaching and training instructors for SIS/LOPA basics and SIS programming techniques.

Intermediate/Senior Process Automation Engineer

Dow Chemical Canada ULC, Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Canada 1988-2016

 Process Automation control code development and plant support for various process facilities including EO/EG, Chlor-Alkali, Styrofoam, Ethylene plant, and an Ethane Cracker/Fractionator plant.

Production Run Engineer

Dow Chemical Canada ULC, Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Canada 1984-1988

 Responsible for a Coolants Production facility to produce various blends of engine coolants for the

Junior Process Automation Engineer

Dow Chemical Canada ULC, Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Canada 1979-1984

 Developed control code and HMI graphics for a grass roots Vinyl Chloride Monomer production and an Ethylene Oxide/Ethylene Glycol (EO/EG) facility.automotive industry as well as Dowtherm Heat Transfer and aircraft deicing fluids.