Jaswant Bhele

Results-driven Senior Controls Engineer with over 25+ years of experience in industrial automation, control systems engineering, and process automation. Extensive experience in designing, programming, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintaining PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA systems across manufacturing, oil & gas, power generation, chemical, power/telephone cables, steel, cement and water treatment industries. Proven ability to lead automation projects from concept through start-up while ensuring safety, reliability, and operational excellence.

Senior Controls Engineer at Koch Engineered Solutions – John Zink Hamworthy Combustion (2019-09 – Present)

• Designed and programmed PLC software for industrial process automation systems.
• Configured, tested, and commissioned PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems for continuous process industries.
• Developed HMI/SCADA applications for process monitoring, control, and operator interface.
• Executed FAT, SAT, startup, commissioning, and site acceptance activities.
• Prepared engineering documentation, including Functional Design Specifications (FDS), I/O Lists, Cause & Effect Matrices, Control Narratives, and Modbus communication lists.
• Integrated PLC systems with DCS, VFDs, analyzers, instrumentation, and third-party equipment.
• Designed UL/CSA-compliant industrial control panels and electrical control systems.
• Ensured compliance with NFPA 70E electrical safety standards during commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, and energized electrical work.
• Troubleshot complex automation and control system issues to improve system reliability and minimize plant downtime.
• Led multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinated with instrumentation and electrical groups throughout project execution.
• Provided customer training, start-up assistance, and post-commissioning technical support.
• Designed, tested, and commissioned control systems for motors, valves, actuators, transmitters, CEMS, recorders, and other industrial automation equipment.
• Successfully completed projects multiple Vapor Combustion systems, Vapor Recovery systems, Dock safety unit and Bio-gas combustion systems.
• Successfully completed the installation, commissioning of The Trans Mountain Pipeline in Canada has a nominal capacity to transport 890,000 barrels per day (bpd) of petroleum products. Crude oil is loaded onto tankers at the West ridge Marine Terminal in Burnaby, which features three berths designed to accommodate mid-sized tankers. Tran Mountain had multiple systems Vapor Combustion, Vapor Recovery, Flare Gas recovery, Dock safety unit to recover the vapors.
• Improved production efficiency by implementing advanced process control strategies.
• Led automation upgrades with zero lost-time incidents.

PLC Team Leader / Senior Controls Engineer / Sr. Instrument Technologist at Syncrude Canada Ltd (Suncor Energy) (2007-08 – 2019-09)

• Led hydrogen compressor control system migration from AB PLC-5 to ControlLogix, including PanelView to Honeywell Experion SCADA conversion.
• Executed furnace PLC upgrades from Schneider Quantum to Triconex TriGP platforms.
• Developed Experion SCADA graphics for PLC diagnostics, troubleshooting, and operational support.
• Collaborated with turnaround teams to develop and execute 10-year PLC modernization plans.
• Prepared Business Case Ratio (BCR) analyses to justify PLC upgrades driven by obsolescence, cybersecurity, and memory reliability risks.
• Managed PLC reliability improvement initiatives and daily maintenance activities across Upgrading and Utilities operations.
• Coordinated field installation and commissioning activities for PLC upgrades during plant turnarounds.
• Served as Key Point Contact (KPC) for Process Control & Automation in the Conversion and Hydro processing areas.
• Implemented cybersecurity measures for PLC/HMI systems on the Process Control Network (PCN), reducing cyber risk exposure.
• Provided operational support for plant protection and control systems across multiple process units.
• Mentored and trained technical staff on control systems, maintenance practices, and operational procedures.
• Led reliability initiatives as a team leader, improving PLC system performance and availability.
• Ensured compliance with OMIS change management procedures and employee training requirements.
• Applied LPSA (Loss Prevention Self-Assessment) principles to assess risks, implement mitigations, and support loss-free operations.
• Supported and maintained Honeywell TPS/Experion, LCN/UCN networks, and PLC platforms including Schneider Quantum, 984, Momentum, M580, M340 and Rockwell SLC 500 and ControlLogix 5000.
• Utilized control system software including Siemens Step 7, Schneider Concept, RSLogix 5/5000, RSView32, Proworx, and ProSoft communication modules and protocol converters.

Process Control Engineer at Dexcent Inc, Canada (2005-09 – 2007-08)

• Provided PLC, HMI, and instrumentation support for the Process Automation group at Syncrude Canada Ltd. (2-year assignment).
• Developed and implemented the ICS-IMAC Alarm Management System, integrating DCS/SCADA alarms into a centralized alarm management platform.
• Delivered technical support for Siemens, Modicon, Rockwell PLCs and Wonderware, WinCC, and Citect SCADA/HMI systems.
• Supported the design, implementation, and commissioning of Integrated Control Systems (ICS) for industrial automation projects.
• Provided PLC hardware and application support for system start-ups, troubleshooting, maintenance, and project execution.
• Developed and implemented automation standards, procedures, and engineering documentation.
• Collaborated with engineering teams on new control system installations, application development, and commissioning.
• Maintained system documentation, including vendor manuals, application records, user guides, and change management logs.
• Trained operations and maintenance personnel on PLC hardware, software applications, and system modifications.
• Evaluated new PLC technologies and control system solutions to improve plant reliability and performance.
• Supported business development by promoting automation services and alarm management solutions to project and maintenance teams.

Sr. System Software Engineer at Hyflux Ltd, Singapore (2004-11 – 2005-08)

• Led the Water Treatment Plant automation team supporting Yokogawa DCS and Stardom Network Controllers.
• Developed, maintained, and optimized PLC and SCADA software applications for water treatment and desalination facilities.
• Managed software development, system modifications, and maintenance activities to ensure reliable plant operation.
• Supported PLC and SCADA systems for both new and existing water treatment plants.
• Provided programming and troubleshooting support for Schneider, Siemens, and Yokogawa Stardom PLCs and HMI platforms including Yokogawa FastTools and Citect.

Project Engineer / Technical Support Engineer at Siemens Pte Ltd, Singapore (1999-05 – 2002-05)

• Led automation projects across multiple industries, managing execution, technical coordination, and customer requirements.
• Conducted technical discussions with customers to define project scope and design electrical and control system solutions.
• Developed project plans, PLC software, and control strategies based on P&IDs and functional requirements.
• Provided programming, maintenance, and troubleshooting support for Siemens S5/S7 PLC platforms, including S5-115/135, S7-300, S7-400, and S7-400H redundant systems.
• Designed and implemented HMI/SCADA applications using Siemens WinCC, PCS7 OSx, Wonderware, Intellution, and Siemens operator panels (OP/TP/MP series).
• Developed custom reporting solutions and HMI scripts using Visual Basic and C programming for enhanced plant monitoring and data reporting.
• Commissioned automation systems for industrial facilities, including:
• Liquid Nitrogen Gas Plant – Air Liquide Japan (SSMC Wafer Fab) using Texas Instruments (TI) PLC with APT & Tisoft programming software and Siemens PCS7 OSx HMI.
• Water Treatment Plant – Power Seraya Power Station using TI PLC and Wonderware SCADA.
• Pump Control System – Brunei Shell Petroleum

Bachelor's in Controls

Diploma in Industrial Electronics (3yrs)