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John Fry

Parma,OH

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Combustion Control Div. Manager

Venergy Group, LLC.
01.2023 - Current

In addition to supporting the Boiler Division with field services and support on control systems, duties also include design and engineering of the Venergy Group VCX Series Boiler Plant Control system, Technical and field support of existing Hays Cleveland UPAC Control systems under a mutual agreement and support from Hays Cleveland (now known as Cleveland Controls).


Additional duties include:

  • design, development and testing of new products specifically for the boiler room.
  • development of plc programming for new products
  • revise and update plc programming on existing Hays Cleveland UPAC controls for use with updated technology.
  • develop standardized department wiring drawings
  • develop policies and procedures for department level product development.

Technical Services Manager

Unicontrol Inc.
06.2014 - 12.2022

Duties include management and scheduling of Unicontrol Inc. service personnel, while still maintaining position as the lead service engineer on engineered systems start-ups, field training and commissioning. Continued work with the Boiler and Burner OEM’s as guest instructor on Draft Control & Parallel Positioning Systems.

Technical Services Engineer

Unicontrol Inc.
01.2007 - 05.2014

Provide technical application training and support to UniControl Inc. employees and customers for control and instrumentation products, installation supervision (consultation) to customers for combustion and other advanced control and instrumentation products. Field site services include startup, commissioning and training activities for Hays Cleveland’s systems and products including written and voice services, documentation and on-site tuning services to optimize response of control systems, including PID controls and logic controls. Is also the lead trainer for burner and boiler OEM’s to provide for the integration and commissioning of Hays Cleveland technology such as UPAC™, AC Stations, DirectLink™, O2 analyzers and other leading edge technologies. Has personally lead the startup, commissioning and training services for over 10 systems including UPAC™, DirectLink™, AC Stations and SCADA.

  • Assisted customers in troubleshooting product issues and provided timely technical support.
  • Boosted client confidence by delivering professional training sessions on product features and capabilities.
  • Utilized creative problem-solving skills to overcome technical challenges in the sales process.

Customer Service Department, Technical Support Rep

Unicontrol Inc.
10.1999 - 01.2007

As Technical Support Representative assisted customers by providing technical support for the startup and commissioning of Hays Cleveland products and systems. He was the lead engineer in the checkout and construction of systems and panels. He also participated in the field startup and commissioning of Hays Cleveland technology for over 12 systems.

  • Generated reports to track performance and analyze trends.
  • Conducted thorough research on reported issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective fixes to prevent future problems.

Education

Applied Electronic Technology Diploma - Electronics Technology

Total Technical Institute
Parma, OH

No Degree - Stationary Steam Plant Engineer

Lorain Community College
Lorain, OH
12.2002

No Degree - High Pressure Boiler Operation

Lorain Community College
Lorain, OH
09.2002

No Degree - Low Pressure Boiler Operation

Lorain Community College
Lorain, OH
10.2001

Skills

  • Idea Development and Brainstorming
  • Product Management
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Time Management

Certification

  • Fireye Nexus Controls Training - [September 2023]
  • GE Fanuc Cimplicity SCADA Software Training
  • Embedded Systems programming; EDx.org
  • Introduction to Computer Science & Programming Using Python; EDx.org
  • PLC Training - RSLogix 5000 & Studio 5000 | Basic + Advanced; Udemy.com
  • Siemens TIA Portal - PLC Programming Basics; Udemy.com
  • Schneider PLC Tutorial For Beginners With Ladder and SFC; Udemy.com

Hobbies

personal hobbies include:

  • 3D modeling and BIM development
  • 3D printing of prototypes and models
  • Desktop CNC using engraving and Laser etching
  • plc programming of Arduino microcontrollers

Timeline

Combustion Control Div. Manager

Venergy Group, LLC.
01.2023 - Current

Technical Services Manager

Unicontrol Inc.
06.2014 - 12.2022

Technical Services Engineer

Unicontrol Inc.
01.2007 - 05.2014

Customer Service Department, Technical Support Rep

Unicontrol Inc.
10.1999 - 01.2007

Applied Electronic Technology Diploma - Electronics Technology

Total Technical Institute

No Degree - Stationary Steam Plant Engineer

Lorain Community College

No Degree - High Pressure Boiler Operation

Lorain Community College

No Degree - Low Pressure Boiler Operation

Lorain Community College
John Fry