Richmond Kalule

About Richmond Kalule

Specializing in production optimization and forecasting, artificial lift systems, flow assurance, facilities and operations management, instrumentation, and project execution with a strong background in reservoir simulation and economic evaluation.

Experience

1. Facility Engineer - Alarm Management

   Freeport LNG

   Mar 2025 — Present · TX, US

   Coordinated with Process, Operations, I&C, DCS engineers, and console operators to reduce nuisance and standing alarms across the Liquefaction (LQF) facility. Performed alarm setpoint, limit, and logic reviews to ensure alignment with operating envelopes, equipment protection, and safe operating limits.Supported alarm rationalization and HAZOP reviews in accordance with ISA-18.2 / IEC 62682 standards. Planned and scheduled inspection, troubleshooting, and maintenance or replacement of faulty field instruments causing bad PV, false, and chattering alarms. Worked closely with operators to validate alarm behavior during normal and transient operating conditions, improving operator situational awareness, process safety, and plant reliability.Facility instrumentation upgrade planning for storage tank level gauges, LTDs and compressor anti surge valves including vendor engagement, scope development and execution strategies.Conducted Failure Mode analysis(FMEA) and reliability analysis for compressor control valves identifying vulnerabilities and driving reliability improvements initiatives.

Education

• Kyambogo University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Oil and Gas Production

• The University of Tulsa

  Masters, Petroleum Engineering