Qiaoyan (Sally) Borth, PMP, P.E.
Program Manager/Project Manager
Woodlands, TX | Available for local or remote opportunities
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Versatile and results-oriented Program Manager/Project Manager and Licensed Control Systems
Engineer (P.E., PMP-certified) with 15+ years of experience leading multi-million-dollar automation,
controls, and engineering projects. Proven success managing cross-functional teams, delivering
complex systems on time and within budget, and enhancing operational e iciency. Adept in
stakeholder communication, technical execution, and team leadership across energy, chemicals,
subsea, and hydrogen sectors.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Project Management | Engineering Leadership | Control Systems (PLC, HMI, DCS)
Automation Design | Budget & Cost Control | Risk Management | Client Engagement
Cross-Functional Team Coordination | PMP Methodologies | Commissioning & FAT/SAT
Tools: Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, DeltaV, PlantPAx, Honeywell DCS, Wonderware
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Avid Solutions Inc. - Fully Remote
Program Manager/Project Manager | Oct 2023- Present
Manage multiple industrial automation PlantPAx projects, including Plug Power 30-TPD and
15-TPD H2 Liquefaction Units development, Goya Wet Room Expansion, Sensia
Wonderware HMI Development, Utility Global PlantPAx HMI Development, Centre
Ingredient Technology 750L Reactor PLC Upgrade, etc.
Develop a comprehensive program roadmap that outlines how individual projects will
contribute to the company's long-term objectives.
Responsible for allocating and managing resources, including budget, personnel, and
technology, across all projects within the program. Identify and resolve conflicts when
multiple projects compete for the same resources.
Proactively identify potential risks and dependencies across projects. Develop mitigation
strategies and contingency plans to address problems before they can derail the program.
Facilitate communication and collaboration among project managers, cross-functional
teams, and senior-level stakeholders. Provide regular progress reports and ensure all
parties are aligned with the program's goals.
Coordinate with execution team, collaborate with a team of engineers with specialized
skillsets to execute project tasks, report task status, provide execution feedback and
project risks to help execute the project.
Manage project deliverables such as updates to Functional Specifications (FS), Hardware
Design Specifications (HDS), Software Design Specifications (SDS), Electrical Drawings,
Installation and Operation Qualification (IOQ) Protocols, HMI Applications, PLC
Applications, Control Strategies, System Configuration, and Information Solutions.
Monitor & control project scope to keep the project within budget, schedule, and quality, to
deliver the proposed solution to the client.
Utilize Project Management Methodology to draft project management plans, track
changes, prevent scope creep, monitor schedules, track procurement by utilizing Project
Coordinators, and Interface with clients to gain overall business and functional
requirements.
Regularly attend sta meetings, project meetings, client review meetings, and/or internal
project review meetings and carry the projects from start to finish meeting budget
requirements and delivery goals.
Emerson Automation Solutions - Houston, TX
Program Manager/Project Manager | Nov 2022- Oct 2023
Managed automation and measurement projects for major clients, overseeing all phases of
Flow Measurement/Automation/Control Systems Engineering projects from FEED Studies
and Project Bidding to System Installation and Commissioning.
Oversaw the design, fabrication, and testing of complex analyzer control cabinets, ensuring
compliance with technical specifications, quality standards, and project timeline.
Served as the primary point of contact for customers and managed relationships to ensure
project success and foster future business opportunities. This included regular
communication of project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders.
Allocated and managed project resources e ectively, collaborated with various
departments and resource managers to secure necessary personnel and support. Led and
motivated the project team, delegated responsibilities and ensured adherence to project
timelines and methodologies.
Identified, analyzed, and mitigated potential project risks, devised contingency plans and
resolved issues proactively.
Responsible for meeting or exceeding financial objectives for assigned projects, ensuring
competitive purchases and implementing cost tracking mechanisms.
Ensured project execution complies with Emerson's Measurement Solutions PMO
processes and international standards/regulatory requirements. Overseed testing, such as
Internal, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), to ensure
systems are commissioned according to specifications.
Drove continuous improvement by analyzing project performance, identified areas for
optimization, and implemented process improvement.
Emerson Automation Solutions - Houston, TX
Controls Engineer | Nov 2021- Oct 2022
Designed, developed, and implemented PLC programs and HMI interfaces for industrial
machinery and processes, ensuring optimal performance and e iciency.
Conducted system integration testing, commissioning, and validation to ensure proper
functionality.
Created and maintained comprehensive documentation for PLC programs, systems, and
procedures.
Worked with other engineering teams, including electrical, mechanical, and software
engineers, to ensure integrated solutions.
Responsible for migration of Siemens PLC system to DeltaV Batch Control.
Performed loop checks and worked on commissioning onsite.
Technip FMC (FMC Technologies) - Houston, TX
Subsea Controls Lead Engineer | Jul 2013- May 2020
Responsible for project execution for Exxon Liza projects, Chevron Blind Faith 2, Chevron
Agbami 3, Tullow Jubilee FFD and Anadarko Heidelberg,
Led and managed multiple projects simultaneously. The projects ranged from a few
hundred thousand to a few million dollars.
Responsible for project proposals, project schedules, Cost management, change orders,
and Lessons learned.
Managed a project team of 8-10 people including project engineers, designers, planners,
buyers, assembling and testing technicians.
Liaison between the customers and the project teams.
Translated customer requirements into a viable and competitive system design. Capable of
assessing risks and constructing mitigation plans. Interfaced and negotiated with client.
Executed variations in contract compliance and the alternative solutions. Participated and
reviewed contract terms and standards, and technical terms and conditions.
Responsible for engineering execution of overall hydraulic, electrical, and optical
schematics of the field.
Aided in determining subsea architecture, sparing philosophy and overall field
development.
Designed complex engineering plans and reviewed/approved design work for Subsea
Distribution Systems and Topside Control Systems.
Trained junior project engineers in the application of engineering practices, gaining a
mastery of subsea distribution products design and development.
Mechanical Engineering (Subsea Distribution) experience:
Responsible for detailed engineering design, development, testing, shipping and handling
procedures for Subsea Distribution Units including UTH (Umbilical Termination Head), HDM
(Hydraulic Distribution Module), EDM (Electrical Distribution Module), Mudmat, SFL (Steel
Flying Leads), EFL (Electrical Flying Leads), and XT/Manifold/PLET/PLEM Mounted Controls.
Engineering liaison between Subsea trees, Manifold & Pipes, Controls, drafting, shop
assembly, and subsea services to ensure engineering interfaces were accounted for.
Experienced in Padeye/Lifting eye stress analysis, Cathodic Protection Calculation, and
Mudmat Sizing Calculation.
Working Knowledge of valves, Flow Meters, CIMV (Chemical Injection Valves), intensifiers,
and sliding sleeves.
Electrical Engineering (Topside Controls) experience:
Developed Extended Factory Acceptance Test (EFAT) procedures for LLOG Delta House,
Anadarko Heidelberg, Hess Penn State Deep, and Freeport Holstein Deep & Horn Mountain,
Chevron Blind Faith2, and Chevron Agbami 3 projects based on cause and e ects, P&ID,
Functional Design Spec.;
Worked on Chevron Blind Faith 2 and Chevron Agbami 3 Topside Controls Functional
Design Spec. and software HMI spec.;
Worked on SCM sensor schematics and hydraulic schematics for Petrobras Cascade and
LLOG Delta House Project;
Performed Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Extended Factory Acceptance Test (EFAT) for
Chevron Agbami 3;
Working Knowledge of MCS (Master Control Station), SPCU (Subsea Power and
Communication Unit), and SCM (Subsea Control Module);
Working Knowledge of PT Sensors, Corrosion/Erosion Sensors, Acoustic Detectors, IWCM
(Intelligent Well Control Module), DH Gauges (Downhole Gauges), Transformers, Singlephase Flow Meters, and Multi-Phase Flow Meters.
Contech Control Services Inc. - La Porte, TX
Control Systems Engineer | May 2007- May 2011
Process Control: four years’ experience in chemical plants using Honeywell DCS system;
In-depth knowledge of DCS system specification, integration, programming, testing, control
graphics development, SIS (Safety Interlock System) shutdown systems, Wonderware HMI,
alarm and alarm management systems, logic and interlock systems, machinery monitoring
and control systems, data acquisition systems, "hot cutover" plans and procedures,
FAT(factory acceptance testing), and SAT(site acceptance testing).
Instrumentation: 4 years’ experience in field instrument and control room surveys,
instrument list preparation, instrument specification sheets, instrument installation details,
pressure, temperature, flow and level measurement applications and design, electric motor
control, solenoid valve application and specification.
PLC: Work knowledge in PLC system functional testing including verification of digital
inputs, digital outputs, analog inputs, critical input failure status, internal watchdog status,
startup sequence, shutdown sequence and operation sequence.
Caterpillar Inc. - Peoria, IL
Mechanical Engineer | Apr 2006- May 2007
Hydraulics: analyzed, designed, modeled, and tested hydraulic systems for di erent
machines including hydraulic excavators, motor graders, and o -highway trucks.
Simulation: experience in modeling and simulation using MATLAB/Simulink; conducted
performance analysis and energy e iciency evaluation of o -highway vehicles including
excavators and wheel loaders.
EDUCATION
M.S., Mechanical Engineering (Dynamic Control) – Oklahoma State University
M.S., Mechanical Engineering (Computer Numeric Control) – Huazhong Univ. of Sci. & Tech.
B.S., Mechanical Engineering (Mechanical Manufacturing and Automation) – Huazhong Univ. of
Sci. & Tech.
CERTIFICATIONS
Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMI
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) – Control Systems
KEY CLIENTS & PROJECTS
Chevron | Exxon | Shell | BP | LyondellBasell | Plug Power | Total | Petrobras | Tullow | Goya | Utility
Global | Center Ingredient Technology | Sensia
TECHNICAL SKILLS
DCS: Honeywell TDC3000, DeltaV, PlantPAx
PLC/HMI: Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Wonderware, SCADA
Software: MATLAB/Simulink, AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Primavera P6
Engineering: ASME, API, DNV, ISO, OSHA, Hardware and Software
design/testing/Integration/Installation/ Commissioning
