Sarah Mitchell
42 Banksia Drive, Southbank VIC 3006
+61 3 9847 2156
sarah.mitchell@email.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahmitchell-eng

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accomplished ICSS Control System and Instrumentation Design Engineer with over 12 years of experience in oil & gas, LNG, and power generation industries. Proven expertise in designing, implementing, and commissioning integrated control and safety systems, distributed control systems, and emergency shutdown systems for offshore and onshore facilities. Skilled in developing comprehensive engineering documentation including P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and electrical schematics while ensuring compliance with international standards and specifications.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ICSS Control System/Instrumentation Design Engineer
Technova Systems Pty Ltd, Perth, WA
March 2019 – Present

Lead the design and engineering of integrated control and safety systems for major LNG and natural gas liquids fractionation projects valued at $500M+. Develop detailed instrumentation specifications, control narratives, and cause-and-effect matrices for distributed control systems, emergency shutdown systems, and fire & gas detection systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of control systems with process, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.

• Designed ICSS architecture for offshore LNG facility incorporating Honeywell DCS, Siemens PLC systems, and SCADA platforms, reducing system integration time by 25%
• Developed over 200 P&IDs and instrumentation datasheets for natural gas processing facilities, ensuring compliance with IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 standards
• Led commissioning activities for emergency shutdown systems and fire & gas detection systems across 3 major projects, achieving 98% first-time acceptance rate
• Implemented advanced HMI programming and human-machine interface design standards, improving operator efficiency by 30%
• Managed technical communication between engineering teams, vendors, and clients throughout project lifecycle

Senior Instrumentation & Control Engineer
Integrated Process Solutions, Brisbane, QLD
June 2015 – February 2019

Executed detailed design of control systems and instrumentation for upstream oil & gas facilities and power plants. Prepared product design specifications, hardware design documentation, and engineering drawings for programmable logic controllers, distributed control systems, and SCADA networks. Conducted field application engineering and provided technical support during construction and commissioning phases.

• Designed control panel layouts and electrical schematics for 15+ offshore platforms, incorporating redundant PLCs and safety instrumented systems
• Developed ControlNet and industrial network architectures for process automation systems serving gas processing and NGL fractionation units
• Created comprehensive loop drawings, wiring diagrams, and grounding system designs in compliance with international electrotechnical commission standards
• Coordinated with vendors on Honeywell, Siemens, and Allen-Bradley control system platforms
• Utilized Navisworks and Siemens Capital software for 3D model reviews and electrical design integration

Instrumentation Design Engineer
Meridian Engineering Group, Sydney, NSW
August 2012 – May 2015

Performed instrumentation and control system design for midstream and downstream oil & gas projects. Developed piping and instrumentation drawings, instrument installation details, and tubing/piping routing for process control applications. Supported project engineering teams in preparation of technical bid evaluations and vendor document reviews.

• Prepared instrumentation index, instrument datasheets, and hookup drawings for 8 major projects totaling over $200M in capital investment
• Designed intrusion prevention systems and safety instrumented systems for hazardous area classifications
• Conducted design reviews and technical evaluations of control system hardware and software platforms
• Assisted in commissioning and startup activities, providing on-site technical support for control system troubleshooting

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
Control Systems and Automation
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC
Graduated: May 2012

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC
Graduated: May 2010

CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
• Functional Safety Engineer (TÜV Rheinland) – IEC 61508/61511
• Honeywell Experion PKS Configuration and Engineering
• Siemens PCS 7 System Engineering

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Control Systems: Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), SCADA, Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD), Fire & Gas Detection Systems, Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)

Platforms & Software: Honeywell Experion PKS, Siemens PCS 7, Siemens Capital, Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, Navisworks, AutoCAD, SmartPlant Instrumentation

Design & Engineering: P&ID Development, Process Flow Diagrams, Instrumentation Datasheets, Control Narratives, Cause & Effect Matrices, Loop Drawings, Electrical Schematics, Hardware Design, HMI Programming, Panel Design

Industry Experience: Oil & Gas (Upstream/Midstream/Downstream), LNG, Natural Gas Liquids Fractionation, Offshore Platforms, Power Plants

Standards & Codes: IEC 61508, IEC 61511, IEC 61131, ISA-5.1, API RP 14C, NFPA 70, IEEE Standards

Specializations: Motion Control, ControlNet Networks, Grounding Systems Design, Commissioning, Field Application Engineering, Technical Communication

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• International Society of Automation (ISA)
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)