Eric Vaughan

Eric Vaughan is a seasoned professional with thirty years of experience in the oil and gas industry, specializing in instrumentation, process control systems, SCADA, safety systems, DCS, and data integration with business processes.

He has a proven track record of leading and providing technical expertise for various projects across all phases from conceptualization to operational implementation, emphasizing safety, business value, operational efficiency, and reliability.

Eric has effectively coordinated project activities involving management, engineering, field-based employees, construction, contractors, and vendors, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills.

He has also served as an instructor/mentor, offering guidance to equipment and systems vendors to develop innovative industry solutions and has a strategic vision for future technological advancements.

His expertise spans controls for a range of systems including gas processing plants, burner management systems, power management, gas compression, pump unit/station controls, engine/motor/turbine controls, and flow measurement configurations, among others.

Eric's skills in electrical, instrumentation, controls, communications, and process visualization are extensive, encompassing high reliability systems, SIS, FAT/SAT, network components, protocol configurations, HMI design, SCADA, and data historians.

He holds a strong educational background having studied at the University of Texas and the University of Houston - Victoria, and currently holds a position as a Safety Systems Engineer at Chevron.