Christian Nelson

About Christian Nelson

I am a results-driven process control engineer with 7 years of experience in the field. Armed with a degree in chemical engineering, I have honed my skills in optimizing and automating industrial processes to enhance efficiency and productivity. My expertise lies in designing and implementing control systems that ensure the smooth operation of manufacturing processes. I have a proven track record of successfully identifying and resolving issues to improve overall performance. I am passionate about leveraging technology to drive continuous improvement and deliver tangible results. Let\'s connect and collaborate on innovative solutions to elevate your organization\'s process control capabilities.

Experience

1. Senior Control System Engineer

   Valero

   Sep 2025 — Present · Memphis, TN, US

   As a Senior Control Systems Engineer at Valero, I’m responsible for one of the refinery complexes, focusing on automation and safety systems that keep operations running safely and efficiently. I work with Honeywell DCS, Safety Manager SIS, and Triconex SIS, ensuring reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement. My role allows me to bridge safety and production needs while supporting overall plant performance.

Education

• Tulane University

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Chemical Engineering

  2015 — 2017

• Xavier University of Louisiana

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Chemistry

  2012 — 2015

Skills

• Advanced Regulatory Control
• Project Planning
• Chemistry
• Contract Management
• Programmable Logic Controller (Plc)
• Autocad
• Project Estimation
• Construction
• Construction Management
• Chemical Engineering
• Microsoft Excel
• Process Control
• Distributed Control System (Dcs)
• Honeywell Dcs
• Microsoft Office
• Procurement
• Computer Literacy
• Loop Tuning