Dean F. Farmer III
Manson
Summary
Dynamic Power System Communication Craftsman with extensive experience at Bonneville Power Administration. Expert in SCADA systems integration and electrical troubleshooting, successfully enhancing communication reliability. Proven ability to lead projects and implement fiber optics installations, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency. Strong problem-solving skills complemented by a commitment to safety and quality.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Power System Communication Craftsman
Bonneville Power Administration
East Wenatchee
02.2024 - Current
- AM and FM radios with frequencies up to 900 mHz. These consist of fixed, mobile, and portable stations used for voice communications, control, and telemetering circuits.
- High Density Transport Systems including SONET, STM, Ethernet Transport Systems and associated end equipment.
- System-interconnected networks including various manufacturer's routers, switches and hubs.
- Digital and analog microwave radio equipment operating at frequencies above 900 MHz with high density channel loading capability.
- High density microwave multiplex equipment which includes the frequency generation equipment, add/drop multiplexors, associated synchronization equipment, telephone termination equipment and dial selectors, and all service channel or urder wire equipment.
- Control and data equipment which includes SCADA, microwave alarm reporting systems, hydromet stations, ILDSS, digital/analog telemetering systems, central time system, transfer trip (used for line protection and remedial action schemes), data circuits and general-purpose modems.
- Power line carrier current equipment using AM, SSB, FM, and FSK modulation for the transmission of voice communications, power line relaying signals, telemetering, and supervisory control.
- Miscellaneous equipment which includes auxiliary power equipment (engine generator controls, batteries and battery chargers, inverters, and UPS systems), power line fault locators (both portable and fixed), telephone switching equipment, PA systems, closed circuit television systems, fiber optics, and electronic test equipment.
Electrical Electronic Craftsworker
USACE
McNary
07.2022 - 02.2024
- Utilize computerized test equipment to program, test and calibrate electronic relays used for generators, motors, and switchgear protection to comply with WECC/NERC guidelines
- Hold and maintain safe clearances under the lockout/tagout program
- Calibrate and maintain analog and digital hydraulic governors
- Program and maintain PLCs and HMIs used for fish passage
- Maintain remote I/O used for Data Acquisition and Control for SCADA/GDACS, fish passage, transformers, potable water, and navigation locks
- Install various industrial instruments, including transformer monitors, level sensors, potable water analyzers and generator temperature sensors
- Maintain project security hardware for intrusion detections and access, including motion detectors, card locked doors, personnel gates, and powered vehicle gates
- Utilize Honeywell ProWatch software to identify and resolve issues with project security access equipment
- Install, maintain, and upgrade project security cameras and related equipment
- Maintain and install both fiber and copper network communications cables
- Use test equipment such as digital multimeters, network analyzers and other instruments in performing tests
- Test and calibrate relays: SEL700/751/735/387/487 using Megger SMRT46 & AVTS software program
Communication & Instrumentation Mechanic
Bureau of Reclamation
Twin Lakes
05.2020 - 06.2022
- Test and calibrate relays: Westinghouse types CO-9/COV-9/SC/SA1/CP/CWD/HVSV
- ABB types DT-3/CV-25/ COV-9
- Basler ASEA SEL
- When testing relays, I use the Omicron CMC 356 with Enoserv RTS 7 program
- Conduct CT burden and IT signal verification
- Designed and installed a plant wide wifi network with fiber backbone to reduce copper in the plant and increase reliability
- Used the fiber to tie in SFC, generator, exciter, vibration monitoring, and SCADA/RTU around the plant
- Installed and repair plant wide phone lines through our IMUX 2000 multiplexer and a NEC SV8300 PCProPBX
- Maintain plant wide mobile radios
- Install and repair SDRs for monitoring water flow and elevations in the plant and offsite locations
- The signals are 4ma-20ma signals that are transmitted through a SATLink back to the plant
- Some signals are converted to SDI12 before transmitting
- The plant and off sites have several different program basics
- RSLogic5000 and OPTO22 are the most widely used programs
- We have Microwave radios for communication between the communication sites and switch yard going to the plant for information monitoring
Crane Technician
Whiting Services Inc.
Washougal
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair cranes and hoists
- Troubleshoot and repair crane control circuits
- Upgrade cranes to modern NEMA electrical standards
- Install crane systems
- Perform work at heights exceeding 60 ft
Maintenance Manager
International Flavors and Fragrance/Powder Pure
The Dalles
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Manage workers in repair of machinery and equipment to maximize efficiency
- Maintained departmental operating budget at a positive variance
- Minimized equipment down time through time management and PM processes
- Communicate with outside agencies to coordinate repairs and maintenance
- Calibrate and verify fluid flow meters
- Calibrate, troubleshoot and repair several types of transducers
Maintenance Mechanic
Full Sail Brewing
Hood River
03.2016 - 09.2017
- Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on packaging and brewing equipment
- Repair and maintain many systems such as Steam, Air, and Waste Water while using LOTO system
- Maintain inventories and procurement of several major components of systems
- Work with voltages ranging from 480VAC to 24VDC as well as PLC programming
- Arc, MIG, & TIG welding fabrication experience
- Maintain, repair, and replace AC and DC motors
Foreman/Field Technician II
Seimens
Beaverton
09.2014 - 03.2016
- Perform complete assembly, point testing, and fabrication of various automated circuit designs
- Work with engineers to provide drawings, red lined drawings, wire gauges, and components
- Provide quality control and UL certification on various automated control panels
- Complete power up, testing of components and control circuits using various voltage sources
- Perform Quality Control/Quality Assurance tasks
- Assist in documentation of new procedures and processes
Electronic Technician III
ITT Exelis
Herndon
08.2009 - 09.2014
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance all on-site equipment, including radios, antennas, routers, servers, generator back-up power systems, environmental control systems, SCADA, HVAC and other specialized equipment
- Maintain and repair DC power systems with UPS units
- Assist in documentation of new procedures and processes
- Acted as liaison between FAA and helicopter transportation providers for SBSS sites in the GOMex(Gulf of Mexico) region
- Award for Excellence 2010– Operations and Maintenance SBSS program
Musician
Authority Zero LLC
Tempe
07.2007 - 07.2009
- Tour manager, Musician, Merchandise specialist, & logistics engineer
- Supervise all operations and logistics in an international touring band
- Play bass
RF Engineer/Field Engineer
Alltel Communications
Phoenix
11.2000 - 07.2007
- Designed and integrated wireless base station equipment into current and future cellular and data network infrastructures
- Optimized air interface for maximum network capacity and performance
- Managed capacity, quality, and new site budgets exceeding three million dollars
- Utilized software tools such as Db Planner, Planet EV, MapInfo and SQL
- Actively work with Regulatory, System Performance, Operations, and Real Estate departments on a regular basis providing timeliness, accuracy and efficiency of multiple projects at any given time
- Performed installs, optimization, integration, and maintenance for base station equipment for analog, CDMA, and CDPD equipment
- Optimize, maintain, troubleshoot and repair microwave radios
- 6 GHz and higher
- Integrate and troubleshoot DS1 and DS3 circuits
- Analyze network coverage to ensure continuous voice and data coverage
- Connect and troubleshoot LAN's, WAN's, Ethernet switches, and routers
- Utilize test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, volt meter, Amp meter
- T1-T3 tester
Senior Field Technician
ITT Systems Division
Colorado Springs
03.2000 - 11.2000
- Establish maintenance department for tri-band satellite systems X, C, KU band
- Idex interface
- Create and teach 5 day course on familiarization, set up, operation, troubleshooting, and repair
- Support repairs for field operations
Specialist - Satellite technician
U. S. Army
Fayetteville
04.1996 - 11.1999
- Install, operate, maintain, and supervise satellite communications ground terminals, systems, networks, and associated equipment
- Operate and perform preventive maintenance checks and services on communications equipment, vehicles, and power generators
- Configure, align, test, and maintain satellite communications equipment and associated devices
- Conduct network operations, perform quality control tests, and prepare system and equipment forms and reports
Education
Bachelor's degree - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ, United States07.2016
Technical or occupational certificate -
PLC Fundamentals
The Dalles, OR, United States06.2016
Associate's degree - Electronics Engineering
ITT Technical Institute
San Bernardino, CA, United States12.1994
Skills
- Power system communication
- Fiber optics installation
- Microwave equipment maintenance
- SCADA systems integration
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Network configuration
Certification
- Security+ CompTia Certificate, 12/01/22
- PLC Fundamentals Certificate, 06/01/16
- Networking Fundamentals Certificate, 03/01/00
- Opto22 – Fundamentals of Groov Epic Certificate, 10/01/23
Timeline
Power System Communication Craftsman
Bonneville Power Administration
02.2024 - Current
Electrical Electronic Craftsworker
USACE
07.2022 - 02.2024
Communication & Instrumentation Mechanic
Bureau of Reclamation
05.2020 - 06.2022
Crane Technician
Whiting Services Inc.
06.2019 - 05.2020
Maintenance Manager
International Flavors and Fragrance/Powder Pure
09.2017 - 06.2019
Maintenance Mechanic
Full Sail Brewing
03.2016 - 09.2017
Foreman/Field Technician II
Seimens
09.2014 - 03.2016
Electronic Technician III
ITT Exelis
08.2009 - 09.2014
Musician
Authority Zero LLC
07.2007 - 07.2009
RF Engineer/Field Engineer
Alltel Communications
11.2000 - 07.2007
Senior Field Technician
ITT Systems Division
03.2000 - 11.2000
Specialist - Satellite technician
U. S. Army
04.1996 - 11.1999
Bachelor's degree - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Technical or occupational certificate -
PLC Fundamentals
Associate's degree - Electronics Engineering
ITT Technical Institute
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