Jeffrey Harpster
Lynchburg,VA
Summary
Diligent Controls Engineer with over 17 years of experience in controls engineering. Also, over 6 years working as a maintenance technitian to build and troubleshoot complex control systems. Adept at the design and testing of existing systems and new control systems. Talents in project management, programming languages and consultancy support. Friendly and organized with familiarity with safety and health regulations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Electrical Controls Engineer
BWXT, Inc.
11.1999 - Current
Designed complex PLC projects from the ground up
Created and finalized designs using Microstation CAD program
Created and specified parts for control cabinets using
PLC's, drives, and other related electrical components
Utilized various methods to record data from processes to provide contractual verification and process improvements
Provided technical support for many complex PLC based systems
Developed and implemented preventive maintenance and operational procedures for electrical systems.
Worked with several standards from NEC, OSHA, NEMA, and NFPA
Managed large complex projects from design, part selection, ordering, programming, and supervision of installation
Wrote protocols, qualification documents, test plans, and work instructions for various systems
Obtained and maintained DOE Q clearance
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering Technology
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05.2006
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Central Virginia Community College
Lynchburg, VA05.2002
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Technology
Pensylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA05.1994
High School Diploma -
Altoona Area High School
Altoona, PA05.1989
Skills
- Project Scope Evaluation
- Project Commissioning
- PLC Programming mainly Rockwell Automation PLC's
- Experience with FactoryTalk View Studio, RSLogix 5, 500, 5000, RSLinx, Legacy Rockwell products
- Experience with Powerflex Drives, Kinetix Servo Control Drives
- Experience with VBA Coding
- Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
- Used XLReporter to obtain process data and created reports to support contractual requirements
Timeline
Senior Electrical Controls Engineer
BWXT, Inc.
11.1999 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering Technology
Old Dominion University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Central Virginia Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Technology
Pensylvania College of Technology
High School Diploma -
Altoona Area High School
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