Adaptable Process Engineer ready to tackle diverse projects and variable production realities. Carefully manages internal personnel and third-party contractors to produce cohesive and optimized final project results. Committed to reducing completion times, budgetary impacts and success rates.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Engineering
Industry Standard Electric Inc.
10.2023 - Current
Oversee front-end and back-end development teams and their projects
Monitor reliability and performance of all internal systems to suggest improvements
Ensure compliance with security regulations
Manage software development projects by setting requirements, goals and timelines
Prepare and manage the engineering department’s budget
Design strategies for future development projects based on the company’s overall objectives and resources
Hire engineers and coordinate their training
Implement innovative technologies
Coordinate with external stakeholders for new integrations and tools
Review and update policies relevant to internal systems and equipment
Sr. Controls Engineer
Factory Technologies Inc.
02.2011 - 10.2023
Rendered technical drawings and electrical systems specifications exceeding company standards.
Troubleshot electrical equipment problems such as electro-valves and sensors.
Implemented and approved design control procedures for electrical development in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
Developed standard operating procedures and document workflows for current and future process steps.
Maintained, debugged and optimized automation programs.
Developed, configured and optimized industrial processes from inception through certification.
Established company automation methodology, frameworks and tools.
Prepared automation concept and control drawings according to client specifications.
Utilized comprehensive understanding of Allen Bradley Ladder Logic to produce code to revolutionize automation of equipment.
Troubleshot software to alleviate obstacles preventing functionality.
Supported Engineering and Maintenance departments with training and technical support.
Assisted maintenance personnel with complex troubleshooting.
Updated and maintained project documentation for detailed recordkeeping.
Exercised complete understanding of PLC programming to support projects.
Discussed requirements and processes with project managers and developers.
Tested equipment to ensure proper operation and freedom from defects.
Worked closely with semiconductor arrays and regulated environments.
Collaborated with systems engineers and customers to determine machine requirements and develop specifications for user interface, machine functions and quality control to deliver reliable automation systems.
Troubleshot, fixed and improved electrical controls.
Journeyman Electrician
Central Valley Electric Inc.
02.2001 - 03.2011
Performed troubleshooting to determine issues and appropriate action to complete tasks and provide quality installations.
Read technical drawings, diagrams and project documentation to make accurate decisions about electrical system installations and repair work.
Collaborated with other tradespeople to complete complex projects efficiently and meet deadlines.
Troubleshooted systems and repaired equipment, ensuring compliance with all established guidelines.
Supported business growth by establishing strong relationships with clients through clear communication and delivering quality workmanship.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Network Security
University of Phoenix
Lathrop, CA
08.2005
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
ITT Technical Institute
Lathrop, CA
08.2003
Associate of Science - Computer Networking
ITT Technical Institute
Lathrop, CA
08.2001
Skills
Field Instrumentation Requisitioning
Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
Safety Instrumented Systems (ESD)
Industrial Automation
Advanced Process Control
Cause and Effects
Network Architecture
P&ID Development
Predictive Maintenance
SCADA Systems
Commissioning
Acceptance Testing
HMI Design
Alarm Management
Instrument Specifications
Instrument Philosophies
Team Collaboration
CAD, HTML, CSS and JS
Customer Relations
Accomplishments
Director of Engineering - Industry Standard Electric Inc.
Sr. Process Controls Engineer - Factory Technologies Inc.