Brian J Gubbins

Results-driven electrical engineer with extensive experience in automation and control systems. Consistently optimized operational efficiency and reduced downtime through strategic project oversight and mentoring of junior engineers.

• I am a self-taught Automation/Controls/Electrical Engineer with over 30+ years experience. I have experience within Electrical, Controls, Automation, Robotics, PLC Programming, Field Service Management and Project Management. I have worked in the electrical field since 1984. I have worked in the Residential to Industrial field since that time. Throughout my career I have obtained experience in the following;
• Rockwell Automations Allen Bradley PLC 2/3, RSLogix5, RSLogix500, RSLogic5000, Studio5000, Factory Talk View ME/SE,and Panel Builder.
• Build programs from scratch, have designed within Ladder, Function Block structure, some Structured Text.
• Some experience with Schneider Electric devices and PLC (Modicon), Siemens S5 & S7 and WinCC, GE Proficy, Mitsubishi and Telemecanique.
• Programming experience in almost all parts of programming including troubleshoot, programming issues and test modules or programming not functioning properly.
• Can read schematics, prints, drawings & P&ID
• AutoCAD, SolidWorks, SQL, VBA, FTTM, Crystal Reports, LABView, Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Red Lion Data Logger.
• Knowledge in 480VAC, 120VAC, 24VDC, 5-10VDC, transformers, substations, switchgear, AC/DC controls, AC/DC drives, servos as well as Vision Systems (COGNEX, Keyence, FANUC), Some YASKAWA and KUKA, more versed in FANUC Robots.
• Following safety guidelines with UL, NEC & NFPA70E standards
• Follow company protocols in relation to cGMP to include maintaining equipment on regular PM basis to verify it stays within compliance. Follow cleanroom protocol to gown up with hairnet, beard net, gloves, smock, foot coverings. Make sure all items including laptops are wiped down with IPA before being allowed into cleanroom environment.
• Some welding and have knowledge of mechanical, pneumatics and hydraulics.
• I have run projects from a few thousand dollars to multi-million-dollar projects, turning in jobs on schedule, within budget and safely.
• Discuss machines progress with clients and involve with client stakeholders with weekly briefings as equipment progresses from build through to commissioning as was as IQ/OQ/PQ Validations.
• Help plan installations at client sites to better help installation time.
• Help engineering department mechanical and electrical design to improve machine performance.
• Convert equipment from European standards over to North American standards.
• Have been an Electrician, Electrical Superintendent, Controls Technician, Controls Foreman, Electrical Engineer, Automation & Controls Engineer, Process Controls Engineer, Electrical Process Engineer, Principal Engineer, Senior Controls Engineer, Site Manager, Controls Engineering Specialist and I would fill in as Director of Engineering when needed.
• Some of my duties in a management environment included hiring, firing, training, keeping time, dealing with corporate personal, fiber optic repairs, installations and troubleshooting. My duties included all aspects of the residential, commercial and industrial electrical, including installations, troubleshooting, control installations & troubleshooting, PLC installations & troubleshooting, reading prints/schematics, designing circuits/schematics, electronic troubleshooting, soldering, component replacement, running crews from 2 to 50. I have filled in as director of engineering department while my boss was visiting client locations.