Khanh Tran
Automation & Controls Engineer @Trident Maritime Systems
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WORK HISTORY
Automation & Controls Engineer @Trident Maritime Systems
New Orleans, LA, US
Develop PLC programs and design HMI interfaces in compliance with industry standards to fulfill customer functional requirements.• Adhere to project deadlines to successfully reach key milestones valued within multi-million dollar initiatives.• Conducted Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) with customers, ABS representatives, and regulatory agencies to validate system functionality and compliance.• Authored test procedures, technical manuals, and Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) for automation and control systems.• Engineered electrical schematics, including control circuit designs, network topologies, and interconnect diagrams.• Diagnosed and resolved issues within SCADA systems during commissioning to ensure reliable system performance.• Provided expert technical support for system architecture, interface integration, and vendor evaluation and selection.• Integrated legacy and modern automation systems with advanced networking infrastructure to enhance performance and interoperability.• Mitigated cybersecurity vulnerabilities identified by ACAS and SCAP assessments, developing remediation strategies and documentation to support Authorization to Operate (ATO) approvals.Contributed to key defense and maritime programs, including:• U.S. Navy – USNS John Lewis (T-AO-205)• U.S. Army –Maneuver Support Vessel Light (MSV(L)) EMD Prototype• Aftermarket Support – FSV Hermes• U.S. Army PEO STRI – Digital Marine Engineering Training Systems (DMETS) IECSS• U.S. Coast Guard – Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) • U.S. Coast Guard – Polar Security Cutter (PSC)
EDUCATION
University of New Orleans
Bachelor's Degree, Electrical Engineering
ABOUT KHANH TRAN
Khanh Tran is a PLC Applications Engineer bringing over eight years of experience from the maritime defense industry into the design, development, and support of industrial automation systems. His background includes delivering mission-critical SCADA and control solutions for multi-million-dollar programs supporting the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, and U.S. Coast Guard.In his current role, he applies his expertise in PLC programming, system integration, troubleshooting, and commissioning to support reliable and efficient water, wastewater, and municipal infrastructure operations. His experience working under ABS and NAVSEA standards strengthened his ability to design resilient automation architectures, evaluate control system components, and ensure seamless integration across complex platforms.He is driven by a commitment to operational excellence, leveraging defense-grade engineering practices to enhance system reliability, maintainability, and performance across industrial and municipal environments.
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