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David McDaniel

Dallas

Summary

Results-driven instrumentation technician with over 25 years and skilled in designing and implementing SCADA control systems. Proven ability in PLC programming and preventive maintenance execution and troubleshooting projects. Known for exceptional problem-solving and teamwork skills, leading to enhanced operational efficiency and system reliability across diverse water and wastewater facilities.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/Operator

Central Texas Control Specialist
Lockhart, TX
01.2022 - 02.2026

I designed and implemented a Scada control system for American Water Military Services Group for the Joint Base San Antonio to control Water and Wastewater distribution for 31 sites across 5 military bases including Fort Sam Houston, Lackland AFB, Chapman Annex Training Base, Randolph AFB and Camp Bullis. I Installed all equipment, programmed all plc's, Scada computer and maintained all of the equipment.

Sr. Instrumentation Technician

Central Texas Water Maintenance
Creedmoor, Tx
08.2012 - 01.2022

I was responsible for field service for water and wastewater utilities for many cities in Central Texas including Manville WSC, Creedmoor WSC, Countyline WSC, City of Bastrop, Goforth WSC, City of Buda and many more. My duties included PLC programming and trouble shooting, Installing and maintaining all motor controls including Variable Frequency Drives, Softstarts and across the contactor's, installing and programming all types of flow meters including Mag meters, differential pressure and transient time, Also serviced all types of valves including Cla-Val, electrically driven and pneumatically driven. Serviced and maintained all sensors like pressure, flow, weight, level, dosage and chemical analyzers. Installed and maintained communication systems including 200 Mhz, 400 Mhz and 900 Mhz Radios and Cell Modems.

Intrumentation Technician

North Texas Municipal Water District
Wylie, TX
08.1994 - 02.2012

I was responsible for maintaining all electrical and electronic systems for water, wastewater, trash transfer stations and landfills operated by North Texas Municipal Water District including Motors, Valves, PLC's, flow meters, chart recorders, level and pressure sensors, chemical analyzers and distribution, voltage and transient voltage suppressors, radio and fiber communications and maintaining Scada control.

Education

High School Diploma -

Garland High School
Garland, TX

Skills

  • Field instrumentation
  • SCADA system operation
  • Gas detection systems
  • Preventive maintenance execution
  • Variable frequency drives
  • Instrument Calibration
  • Control systems troubleshooting
  • Schematic reading
  • Pneumatic systems
  • Motor control centers
  • PLC programming
  • Flow meters calibration
  • Analyzer systems operation
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving

Certification

Trihedral Engineering Certified VTScada programmer

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Central Texas Control Specialist
01.2022 - 02.2026

Sr. Instrumentation Technician

Central Texas Water Maintenance
08.2012 - 01.2022

Intrumentation Technician

North Texas Municipal Water District
08.1994 - 02.2012

High School Diploma -

Garland High School