Erik Johnsen
Summitville,IN
Summary
Accomplished instrument and controls engineer with experience in electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and controls systems. Experienced in maintenance of systems to reduce downtime. Proven project leader with a focus on meeting deadlines by proper use of resources. Focused on training subordinates to maximize each person's abilities.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Controls Engineer II
Red Gold, Inc.
08.2006 - Current
- Reduced downtime by effectively troubleshooting and resolving complex control system issues.
- Managed up to 20 projects per year, directing resources where needed to complete and startup on time.
- Trained personnel on new control system features, promoting a smooth transition during upgrades or installations.
- Provided technical support for electrical and instrumentation equipment, improving reliability and reducing maintenance costs.
- Created and finalized designs to meet project requirements.
- Developed custom control algorithms, resulting in increased accuracy and responsiveness of automated processes.
- Designed user-friendly HMI interfaces, enabling operators to efficiently monitor and manage plant operations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry trends, ensuring the incorporation of best practices into engineering solutions.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines and budgets, ensuring timely completion of objectives without compromising quality standards.
- Assisted in installation of electrical systems and components.
- Evaluated and identified opportunities to improve performance of electrical systems.
- Utilized various electrical tools and equipment to diagnose and troubleshoot electrical problems.
- Evaluated project scope to estimate costs and set timelines for project delivery.
Instrument Technician
Con-Tech Resources
08.2000 - 08.2006
- Traveled the world and country repairing boiler control systems.
- Interpreted equipment manuals and schematics to determine corrective actions for repairs, calibrations, and installations.
- Performed repair procedures on damaged instruments and sourced replacements from approved vendors.
- Wrote detailed service reports and maintained organized records of service actions.
- Calibrated combustion controls to meet appropriate safety standards.
- Modified, maintained, or repaired electronics equipment or systems to achieve proper functioning.
- Calibrated process instrument to NIST standards.
- Performed combustion tuning on various fuels including natural gas, LP gas, #2 fuel oil, #6 fuel oil and coal.
- Tuned PID loops for proper control of various systems.
Controls Technician
Havel Brothers
05.2000 - 08.2000
- Performed service calls on different building control systems.
- Calibrated and configured sensors.
- Configured controllers and tuned control loops for optimum building HVAC control.
- Troubleshoot and repair building network systems.
Instrument Technician
A.B. Young/Simco
07.1994 - 05.2000
- Traveled the world and country repairing industrial controls systems with a focus on boilers and process burners.
- Set up and calibrated burner/boiler controls.
- Calibrated instruments and generated reports for customers.
- Performed safety testing for boiler systems.
- Repaired mechanical/electrical controls systems.
- Calibrated and repaired pneumatic instrumentation and controls.
Maintenance Technician
Wyndham Garden Hotels
05.1991 - 07.1994
- Handled electrical and plumbing issues.
- Ensured customer satisfaction with prompt response and solutions to problems.
- Performed scheduled maintenance on electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
- Utilized diagnostic tools and equipment to identify the root cause of maintenance issues, streamlining the repair process for improved efficiency.
- Implemented system for in-house repair of small appliances to reduce cost.
- Performed do-it-now maintenance functions to improve efficiency in back of the house areas.
Education
Mechanical Engineering
Baldwin-Wallace College
Berea, OHHigh School Diploma -
Centerville Sr High School
Centerville, IN05.1988
Skills
- Project Management
- Process Automation
- Servo systems
- Control Loop Tuning
- Instrumentation selection
- Critical Thinking
- Electrical Instruments Improvement
- AutoDesk AutoCAD Software
- Electrical Systems Integration
- Object component-oriented software
- Ladder Logic
Certification
HVAC Certified Technician
Timeline
Controls Engineer II
Red Gold, Inc.
08.2006 - Current
Instrument Technician
Con-Tech Resources
08.2000 - 08.2006
Controls Technician
Havel Brothers
05.2000 - 08.2000
Instrument Technician
A.B. Young/Simco
07.1994 - 05.2000
Maintenance Technician
Wyndham Garden Hotels
05.1991 - 07.1994
Mechanical Engineering
Baldwin-Wallace College
High School Diploma -
Centerville Sr High School
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