Jeffrey Richards
About Jeffrey Richards
Jeffrey Richards is a Process Control Applications Engineer at ExxonMobil with extensive experience in safety and control systems, previously working at Honeywell in various engineering roles.
Current Position at ExxonMobil
Jeffrey Richards is currently employed at ExxonMobil as a Process Control Applications Engineer. Since joining the company in 2019, he has been located in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area. His role involves applying his extensive expertise in process control to optimize operations and ensure systems run efficiently.
Previous Roles at Honeywell
Prior to his current role, Jeffrey Richards held multiple positions at Honeywell. From 2017 to 2019, he served as a Lead Functional Safety Engineer, where he worked nationwide and in the Baton Rouge area. Between 2011 and 2017, he was the Lead DCS Engineer on Honeywell PMT's Corporate Process Control Team. From 2002 to 2011, he worked as a Process Control Engineer at the Geismar Plant in the Baton Rouge area. During his tenure, Richards accumulated extensive experience in process control engineering and safety systems. His expertise contributed significantly to process and safety improvements at various Honeywell facilities.
Educational Background
Jeffrey Richards earned his Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemical Engineering from Auburn University. His engineering education provided a strong foundation for his career in process control and safety engineering. This academic background supported his technical capabilities and advanced process control algorithms knowledge.
Expertise in Safety and Process Control Systems
Jeffrey Richards possesses significant expertise in Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and advanced process control algorithms. He has played key roles in integrating SIS data into Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and specializes in TUV-certified processes. His proficiency includes Safety Integrated Level (SIL) verification, BMS control narratives, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Additionally, he is skilled in using technologies such as Honeywell Experion, Safety Manager, and TPS.
Proficiency with Advanced Engineering Technologies
Richards is proficient in advanced engineering tools and techniques, including Honeywell Experion, Safety Manager, and TPS technologies. His expertise extends to the use of LoopPro for loop tuning and control performance optimization. This technical proficiency allows him to contribute effectively to complex operational problem-solving and achieve control performance objectives.