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Software
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Glenford Harrington

Glenford Harrington

Application Engineer
Katy,TEXAS

Summary

Energetic Application Engineer committed to providing unprecedented technical and sales support to clients. Expertise in Energy and Engineering services including Medium Voltage Variable Frequency Drives within midstream applications. Hardworking individual talented at investigating new applications and working in cross-functional teams.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates

Work History

Applications Engineer

Toshiba International Corporation, TIC
Houston, Texas
01.2019 - Current
  • Responsible for providing quotes based on the project one-lines and specifications
  • Provide sales support in the form of technical guidance and creative solutions to difficult challenges.
  • Use knowledge of industry standards and technical expertise to analyze customer driven specifications and offer appropriate solutions.
  • Advocate the completion of projects from initial quotation to final installation, operation and training.
  • Lead and explain project technical risks and benefits during project kick-offs.
  • Deliver support training to help customers learn key features of applications.
  • Update technical documentation, product specifications and technical training materials.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and implement new technology features.
  • Assisted with creation of user manuals.

Project Engineer

Toshiba International Corporation, TIC
Houston, TX
07.2012 - 12.2018
  • Completed project drawings in AutoCad and compiled bills of materials meeting project requirements
  • Interpret and execute work instructions based on order write-ups
  • Provide field training for equipment end users
  • Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
  • Liaised with company executives and project managers to acquire resources to move projects forward.
  • Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
  • Evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities.

Electrical Test Technician (Medium Voltage Drives)

Toshiba TIC
Houston, United States
07.2011 - 07.2012
  • Inspected and tested electrical systems to identify connection issues and other faults affecting system performance.
  • Completed in-depth performance tests of parts and systems undergoing design optimization in simulated environments.
  • Electrical Testing of Variable Frequency Drives, Motor Control Starters, Solid State Starters, etc.

Repair Technician

Texas Instruments
Stafford, TX
11.2005 - 07.2011
  • Adjusted machine settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

DeVry University
Houston, TX
09.2007 - 05.2011

Skills

Customer technical application support

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Affiliations

  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
  • Board Member for IEEE Standard 1566 Medium Voltage Drives
  • Toastmasters International

Software

AutoCad

Microsoft

Microsoft Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Certification

Franklin Covey: Certificate, Presentation Advantage Essentials

Timeline

Applications Engineer

Toshiba International Corporation, TIC
01.2019 - Current

Franklin Covey: Certificate, Presentation Advantage Essentials

05-2015

Underwriters Labratory Industrial Controls Panels UL 508A and Short Circuit Current ratings

08-2013

Project Engineer

Toshiba International Corporation, TIC
07.2012 - 12.2018

Electrical Test Technician (Medium Voltage Drives)

Toshiba TIC
07.2011 - 07.2012

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

DeVry University
09.2007 - 05.2011

Repair Technician

Texas Instruments
11.2005 - 07.2011
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