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Work History
Education
Software Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Hobbies and Interests
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Edmond Karunakaran

Perth, Australia (Relocating To Singapore)

Summary

Motivated and detail-oriented Process Control Engineer with 3+ years of hands-on experience in designing, configuring, and maintaining advanced control systems across various platforms, including Emerson DeltaV, RSLOGIX, and Khronos. Proven track record of optimizing process performance, leading capital projects valued up to $200,000, and delivering impactful solutions in alarm rationalization and control loop tuning. Adept at troubleshooting complex DCS, PLC, and SCADA systems, creating intuitive dashboards, and enhancing operational efficiency through innovative strategies. Committed to driving continuous improvement, ensuring safety compliance, and collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Relocating from Perth to Singapore to leverage my expertise in new and challenging opportunities.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Process Control Engineer

Tronox
01.2022 - 02.2025
  • Developed, maintained, and optimized process control systems (Emerson DeltaV, RSLOGIX5/500/5000, SCADA InTouch, Khronos MES) to improve operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
  • Monitored and troubleshot DCS, SCADA, PLC, and HMI issues, providing technical support to production and maintenance teams.
  • Led OPEX & CAPEX projects ranging from $20,000 to $200,000, ensuring successful implementation of process control solutions.
  • Configured logic and optimized control loops (DeltaV, Plant Triage, Honeywell APC) to enhance throughput and system performance.
  • Developed dashboards and graphics for DeltaV, InTouch, and Pi Vision, improving process visibility and decision-making.
  • Managed Operator Rounds in Khronos MES, enhancing operator engagement and data collection.
  • Conducted root cause analysis of system failures, implementing solutions to prevent recurrence and improve reliability.
  • Led alarm rationalization efforts, reducing alarm count by 20% to enhance operator efficiency.
  • Created and standardized procedures including interlock tables, SOPs and technical documentation for operational and process control practices.
  • Designed process simulations to test operational outcomes while minimizing disruptions.
  • Participated in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs) for DCS and SIS systems, ensuring system integrity and compliance before deployment.
  • Trained engineers on process control methodologies, fostering continuous learning and development.
  • Managed third-party contractors, ensuring quality and compliance with company and industry standards.
  • Analyzed historical process data to identify trends, drive efficiency improvements, and optimize quality metrics.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement cost-saving initiatives and enhance plant performance.
  • Ensured adherence to safety protocols and regulatory compliance, minimizing operational risks.

Internal Auditor

enumerate
02.2021 - 01.2022
  • Data analytics of financial data to analyse trends, and to detect non-compliance or errors
  • Inspection of client's documents to ensure compliance with internal standards and identify procedural gaps
  • Contract management for client's contractors
  • Prepared data visualisations to present to clients using Excel VBA
  • Maintained confidentiality, handling sensitive information discreetly throughout all stages of the audit process.

Chemical Process Intern

JG Containers Malaysia Sdn Bhd
12.2018 - 01.2019
  • Firsthand practical experiences in the day to days of the Glass Manufacturing Processes: Raw materials, compositions, and their properties
  • Furnace operation, types, refractory material, and their properties
  • Hot End Moulding and Annealing Operations
  • Cold End Bottle Inspection and Packaging
  • Quality Control Operations
  • Health & Safety Inspection and Operations
  • Report development of a process handbook ensuring: Correlation with Australian Standards
  • Correlation with Engineering Key Competencies
  • Other Duties: Collaboration with heads of department
  • Autonomously managing time and project work

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Chemical Process, IT Breadth, Project Collaboration

Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD, Australia

High School Senior Certificate -

Calvary Christian College
Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Junior High School -

Singapore International School
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Software Skills

  • Emerson DeltaV
  • Wonderware InTouch
  • Allen Bradley PLC
  • Khronos MES
  • Pi Vision
  • AlarmPT
  • Plant Triage
  • Beyond Trust
  • Jira
  • Microsoft Office

Certification

  • DeltaV Operate Implementation 1
  • Tronox Certificate of Appreciation

Affiliations

  • Engineers Australia
  • Royal Australian Chemical Institute

Hobbies and Interests

  • Technology
  • Travelling
  • Art & Animation

References

Further references available upon request*

Timeline

Process Control Engineer

Tronox
01.2022 - 02.2025

Internal Auditor

enumerate
02.2021 - 01.2022

Chemical Process Intern

JG Containers Malaysia Sdn Bhd
12.2018 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Chemical Process, IT Breadth, Project Collaboration

Queensland University of Technology

High School Senior Certificate -

Calvary Christian College

Junior High School -

Singapore International School

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