Dennis Lenihan

Highly accomplished and disciplined Sr.

Automation

Specialist with extensive experience across oil & gas, power generation, drilling operations, and large-scale industrial systems. Recognized as a hands-on leader with strong technical expertise in automation, instrumentation, control systems, and electrical infrastructure. Proven track record in troubleshooting, system upgrades, safety compliance, project coordination, and operational reliability.

Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams and driving efficient, safe, and high-quality operations in demanding environments.

Sr. Automation Specialist – Stampede Facility - Hess Corporation

(2024-02 - 2025-09)

• Utilized PlantPAX HMI Software, CLX5000, PI Builder, Trending Software, KEPWare, ProcessVUE, and VMware virtual machines.
• Developed VBA code, managed communication systems, and supported emergency and collision-avoidance systems.
• Provided daily troubleshooting for Operations, Engineering, and I&E Technicians.
• Executed upgrades to networking and firewalls in accordance with cybersecurity engineering requirements.

Sr. Instrumentation Technician – Baldpate Facility - Hess Corporation

(2021-09 - 2024-02)

• Performed instrumentation troubleshooting, calibration, and system maintenance across production systems.
• Supported facility reliability improvements through controls upgrades and system optimization.

Instrumentation & Controls Technician II - NAES – Logan Generating

(2016-05 - 2021-05)

• Maintained and repaired fossil fuel–powered steam turbine plant equipment.
• Led HMI upgrades, PLC logic changes, and control system improvements.
• Executed instrumentation calibration, control valve tuning, and CEMS weekly/monthly/quarterly calibrations and linearity testing.
• Oversaw Siemens T3000 DCS system upgrade and plant startup after a major outage.
• Troubleshot hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical systems, electrical equipment, conveyor systems, fans, Notifier fire systems, MCCs (low to high voltage), and related infrastructure.

Electronics Technician II - Atwood Oceanics

(2013-12 - 2016-04)

• Supported commissioning of a 6th-generation DP3 drillship at DSME, Okpo, South Korea.
• Troubleshot NOV drilling equipment, K-Chief, GE Hydril BOP Gen 2, power generation systems, controls, and electrical equipment.
• Participated in startup to full operations of the Atwood Achiever.
• Authored troubleshooting and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Experience with NOV Cyberbase (TDX-1250, ST-160, Hydraracker, Draw-Works), Kongsberg K-Chief IAS, DP systems, AGS power management, cranes, CCTV, networking, satellite systems, IP phones, Rockwell/Autronica F&G, and high-voltage Siemens equipment.

Electronic Technician / Rig Electrician - Transocean

(2012-09 - 2013-12)

• Performed preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on 5th-generation DP2 drilling rig systems.
• Maintained NOV drilling equipment, Siemens and Baylor SCR drives, Siemens PLCs, and Kongsberg F&G.
• Supported DP systems, VMS, Simrad, IAS, PSU/PCU, and power generation equipment.
• Utilized SAP for maintenance management, ICS inventory control, and safety permit systems.

Electrical Supervisor – Oil & Gas Production Platforms - Sirius Controls – Eunice, LA

(2010-07 - 2012-08)

• Managed multi-disciplinary crews (electricians, mechanics, instrumentation, SCADA techs) on Energy XXI offshore platforms.
• Oversaw scheduling, reporting, project coordination, and equipment retrofits.
• Led PM programs, compliance tasks, MAP Con CMMS records, and inventory development for Main Pass Field.
• Performed troubleshooting on generators, controls, PLCs, motor controls, navigation aids, and mechanical/electrical systems.
• Ensured BSEE compliance and facilitated inspections.

Electrical Foreman - High Point Electric – Wantage, NJ

(1998-03 - 2010-07)

• Managed daily operations, project management, RFIs, budgeting, and coordination with contractors.
• Specialized in motor control, instrumentation, and power distribution.
• Interpreted construction drawings, one-line diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Major Projects: Passaic Water Commission, American Water, Newark Sewage Commission, Madison/Chatham Treatment Plant, RCA Satellite Tracking Station.

Diploma - Jefferson Township High School (1990-01 - 1994-12)

Potomac State College – WVU (1994-01 - 1995-12)

Journeyman Electrician - Electrical - IBEW JATC Electrical Apprenticeship (1998-01 - 2002-12)