Rick Brown

Rick Brown is a highly experienced engineer specializing in process control, currently serving as a Principal Process Control Engineer at Valero Energy Inc. since January 2022. Brown's expertise includes the design, implementation, and startup of various systems such as controls and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) for multiple grassroots plants, including a Boiler, Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant, Delayed Coker unit, and Sulfur Recovery unit. Prior to this role, Brown held notable positions at Valero Energy Corporation, including Sr Staff Process Control Engineer, where significant contributions were made to grassroots Hydrocracker projects, and Process Control Engineering Manager, overseeing the growth of the control organization. Brown's career began at Lyondell Petrochemical Company, progressing from Sr. Lab Electronics Technician to Sr. Process Control Specialist, where responsibilities encompassed comprehensive process control aspects. Brown holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Houston and an Associate of Applied Science in Electronics from San Jacinto Jr. College.