Professional Summary
Professional Control Systems Engineer with over twenty years of experience in Industrial Controls, specifically with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), DCS systems, AC/DC motors and VFD drives. Extensive experience with both Hardware and Software Design, Programming, Implementation and Startup, including Advanced Continuous and Batch Control Programming. Proficient at web handling and set-up and optimization of web winders. Extensive travel to Europe, China, and Brazil along with US sites, installing and commissioning production machines.
Technical Skills
Rockwell Software
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC): RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 5, RSLogix 500
• Human Machine Interface (HMI) programming: RSView32, RSView ME, PanelBuilder32, PanelBuilder 1400E
• Communications Software: RSNetworx for ControlNet, RSNetworx for DeviceNet, RSLinx Classic, RSLinx Enterprise
Allen Bradley Hardware
• ControlLogix (1756 series) PLCs, 1771 PLC series, SLC series PLCs, 1794 series remote I/O, PanelView + HMI displays, PanelView HMI Displays, PanelView 1400E HMI Displays
Drives
• Parker SSD DSD programming software, Parker SSD DSE programming software, Parker SSD drives Including 590, 590+, 690, 690+, 890, and others, Parker SSD Link system for drives, Rockwell 700s drives with internal PLC, Rockwell drives including 1336, 1397 and others, Control Techniques Unidrive SP
Other Software
• CAD Software: AutoCAD 2001, AutoCAD Electrical 2004, PromisE
• Microsoft Office Pro, Microsoft Project
Computer Languages
• Delphi (Visual Pascal), C / C++
Professional Experience
Tredegar Film Products
Maintenance Leader / IT Support / Site Safety Leader, Richmond, VA (May, 2005 - January, 2012)
• Maintenance Leader
o Researched local alternatives for machine builders to reduce cost
o Managed Maintenance Technician and contractors
o Created a Work Order tracking program and Storeroom tracking program utilizing Delphi
o Maximized budget dollars by researching lower cost alternatives when repairing equipment while maintaining standards and functionality
o Integrated new equipment into the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) for the machine lineup (plug & play modular set-up). Integrated new motor controls into the existing coordinated drive scheme
o Created or updated Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems to allow controlling of all equipment from a central screen
o Modified equipment (both mechanical and electrical systems) to add additional flexibility and capabilities to existing equipment
o Trained Maintenance Technician on PLC & HMI troubleshooting
o Developed PM procedures and implemented PM schedules based on runtime hours in the PLC
o Coordinated with internal customers to determine which machine modifications or new components were required
Maintenance Leader / IT Support, Richmond, VA (May, 2005 - January, 2012) CONTINUED
• Project Engineering
o Consulted with contractors in designing new and modified production equipment
o Oversaw the machine shop during the building phase of production equipment
o Ensured the quality construction of electrical panels
o Specified the drives needed on new/modified equipment, as required
o Led projects that were completed on-time and under-budget
o Managed project “scope creep” to prevent people from adding nice-to-have items that would adversely affect the budget
o Designed the controls for operating the production equipment
o Integrated new and modified equipment into the plug-n-play scheme with the existing equipment
• Site IT contact
o Responsible for all software and hardware installations as well as PC upgrades, virus protection, PC and server backup and restoration, Viruses and malware removal, and PC upgrades as required for business purposes
o Active Directory administration
o Microsoft online mail system administration
• Safety Coordinator (May, 2005-October, 2007)
o Led monthly safety meetings as well as conducted monthly safety training
o Initiated safety incident investigations
o Updated corporate safety policies to fit local site
o Participated in Tredegar’s annual safety conferences
Capital Projects Engineer Technician, Terre Haute, IN (July, 2000 - May, 2005)
o Directed the construction of the Richmond Technical Center’s first pilot line (February - May, 2005)
o Specified equipment, reviewed proposals and awarded contracts for new equipment
o Established wiring plans / drawings and supervised the installation of the equipment
o Designed Power distribution systems from the switch gear to the PDP and production equipment
o Designed electrical cabinets and HMI/SCADA systems for Tredegar-built machines integrating both internal and purchased components
o Supervised the construction of in-house built electrical panels
o Supervised the installation of production machines at Tredegar plants in Holland, Hungary, China (Shanghai and Guangzhou), Brazil and US sites
o Performed commissioning and calibration of equipment after installation to maximize performance
o Participated with other Electrical Engineers with their machine startup and calibration
o Devised the means for controlling multiple discrete temperature controllers from the PLC using DeviceNet
o Served on international team within Tredegar to define and standardize how electrical controls will be implemented. In addition, assisted in evaluating and selecting manufacturers for all components and software
Expat Technical Supervisor, Retsag, Hungary (January, 1999 - July, 2000)
• Relocated to Hungary during the construction phase of the Retsag plant
o Involved in all phases of the commissioning of the Retsag plant
o Instilled Tredegar’s core values and business philosophy in Hungarian counterparts
o Assisted in startup and tuning of production machines
o Created the database program using Delphi for tracking production rolls from the time the rolls were produced
o Completed installation and startup of...
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