Sylvain Pagnon

JSD6000 Derrick Pipelay Vessel (Shipyard, Offshore)

Part of the JSD6000 Vessel team during shipyard activities for vessel handover and onboard crew as vessel software lead. I implement the backbone of the OT network. I also shared and transferred my knowledge of the overall vessel control systems to the new software engineers’ team.

• Design, specification, development and programming of most of the OFE/OFE (Profibus, EthernetIP, OPC UA, MQTT) and OFE/Vessel Interface (Kongsberg KChief, KPOS, Profibus and Modbus).
• Implementation of a global automation network to “merge” all production equipment into a single OT network. (Network, VLAN, NAT, IP Plan).
• Implementation of virtualization platform based on a “Proxmox Cluster” Deployment of all Virtual machines and container necessary for daily activities of onboard software engineer (troubleshooting, modification of PLC, HMI and SCADA program, Siemens and Rockwell).
• Merged all OFE SCADA into a vessel wide single redundant SCADA system (FTViewSE).
• Implementation of IBA system (ibaPDA and ibaHD) for datalogging (90,000 tags). Use of OPC UA, OPC DA, MQTT, Siemens Drivers to collect all datas.
• Implementation of Kongsberg Kims OPC UA server for data collection by ibaPDA.
• Commissioning of J-Lay and S-Lay equipments
• Sea Trial - Marine and Production
• Startup J-Lay system and provide assistance to operators

JSD6000 Derrick Pipelay Vessel construction as consultant for ZPMC, business partner of PETROFAC (China)

In the JSD6000 Vessel consultant team, responsibilities included:

• Review ZPMC drawing, specification and technical notes.
• Provide support regarding design choice and impementation
• Walk-through conducted during vessel construction.
• Assist to several hardware selection built by Chinese manufacturers.
• Assist communication between ZPMC and European vendors.
• Provide experience feedback for production equipment.

J-Lay Tower commissioning (UK)

• Responsible for the commissioning and barge acceptance test held in Newcastle, UK, with JLT maker IHC-EB.

Galloper offshore wind farm Project (UK)

• Responsible for the commissioning of the telecom package (PAGA, network …) and the instrumentation system (Fire alarm, water mist, inner gas …).

JSD 6000 Derrick Pipelay Vessel (UAE)

In the JSD6000 Vessel Development Team, responsibilities included:

• JLay tower automation engineering.
• Following subcontractor activity IHC/EB, Righini, NOV, Remacut and Remazel for the control system of Pipe assembly plant, abandon and recovery winches, active heave compensator, main crane 5000 metric tons, Slay tensioners, Slay stinger roller and handling system.
• Specification for Vessel CCTV system, vessel global automation network, PMS (pipe monitoring system), Control system implementation (Standard for SCADA, HMI and PLC code development to keep consistency)
• Raise technical note and technical query to reflect PMT needs for future projects

Saipem FDS1 and FDS2 vessels (Offshore)

Assigned to the JLay Tower and Firing Line on board of FDS1 and FDS2 Vessels for Pipe laying projects such as Liwan (China), P55(Brazil), Urugua (Brazil), Burulus and Sequoia (Egypt), Kizomba Satellite (Angola) and during vessel dry dock in Cap town and Marseille. My scope of work was:

• PLC and HMI software modifications required for the production and operators.
• Modification and upgrade of the JLay tower program.
• Interface of the J-LAY system with Kongsberg K-Chief and DP system (Modbus).
• Migration of the PLC SLC500 DH/RIO to SLC500 Ethernet (Firing Line).
• Replacement and upgrade of the redundant tower PLC to firmware 20.51 enhanced platform.
• Various troubleshooting on vessel equipment such as Kongsberg, A&R Winches, AHC system.
• Migration of the SCADA from RSView32 to FTView SE redundant.
• Installation and virtualization of FTViewSE, Assetcentre and Historian server.
• Migration from PVstandard to PVplus (HMI hardware and software, 15 devices).
• Extension and improvement of the PLC network (ControlNet and Ethernet).
• JLS Friction Clamps replacement in Marseille Dry dock
• LDA Clamp design modification
• Complete revamping of J-LAY Stinger
• Electrical drawing modifications.
• Diagnostic and troubleshooting for electronic maintenance service.
• Monitoring subcontractor activities (Dry dock activities).
• FDS1 and FDS 2 vessels (Offshore)

9 fabrication plants of blocks, pavements, beams and others concrete products (France)

Assigned to revamp, modify, improve and maintain control system of 9 factories in the concrete industry.

Activities were performed by an internal service of 2 persons, with and target the complete renewal of all the automation part that became extremely obsolete.

• Responsibilities:
• Design electrical drawing.
• Design control system and network architecture (DeviceNet and Ethernet).
• Coding PLC, HMI and SCADA programs.
• Coding Visual Basic applications for production monitoring.
• VFD and Soft Starter integration and programming (Rockwell Powerflex).
• Improve machine cycle time
• Integration of new equipment.
• Material request.
• Billing.
• Monitoring subcontractors’ activities (cabinet building and cables pulling).
• Commissioning.
• Diagnostic and troubleshooting.
• 9 fabrication plants of blocks, pavements, beams and others concrete products