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Joshua Cordova

Midland,TX

Summary

Owner accept, perform PLC code FAT on behalf of Intel FMS : Configure, calibrate and loop check various industrial instrumentation Modify code using various instructions (XIC, XIO, AFI OTE, JSR) to create fault conditions in PLC processor, verify alarm path, alarm message, and associated animations (Correct any discrepancies) Perform code FAT on PLC 5, Micrologix, CompactLogix and ControlLogix systems (RSLogix500, Studio5000) using Cimplicity HMI, FactoryTalk AssetCentre, RSLinx, Cimplicity Workbench, OPC Quick Client. Add PLC program to Factory Talk AssetCentre backup compare schedule, perform Get of PLC ACD file from FTAC, convert ACD file to L5X Verify Cimplicity HMI screens match agreed contractual specifications, physical configuration of field devices Troubleshoot two tier, three tier, and spine and leaf networks of Cisco Enterprise Campus Architecture Design and implementation of variable-length subnetworks, configure static and dynamic routes, router on a stick, etherchannel Configure VLAN and establish communication between master PLC and slave RIO

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Programmer

Native Energy Solutions
07.2023 - Current
  • Provide leadership for successful day to day operations, ensure peak performance and max efficiency amongst crew by delegating tasks to personnel based on individual strengths
  • Design, debug and modify programs, HMI and webpages for level, pressure and flow control systems (ABB PCCU, SCADAPack, IDEC, HTML, CSS)
  • Interconnect various controllers and instruments via Modbus remapping
  • Startup and troubleshoot gas compressors, battery, gas injection/ESP wells, flares, tune PID loops
  • Cygnet SCADA : Configure communication of remote devices
  • Group data points by facility, configure XML file that polls associated points of facility, making up data groups comprised of data elements
  • Map those data elements to facility and uniform data codes, use those long point ID to design web interfaces in Cygnet studio
  • Add alarms and notifications, interface historical and point configuration data via SQL
  • Configure and calibrate instrument, validate simulated device reads correctly on SCADA, alarming parameters are correct, and notifications are sent to correct route
  • Establish/ maintain mesh radio network, manage port forwarding to end devices within local network
  • Use Wireshark to troubleshoot communication faults
  • Program RedLion DA30/DA50 as middle point between end device, MQTT broker and SCADA server
  • Perform system audits on legacy equipment to ensure proper operation of systems
  • Performs well under pressure

LEAD AUTOMATION SYSTEMS INTEGRATOR

OXY PERMIAN
03.2023 - 07.2023
  • Oversee electrical/mechanical completion of automated Tankless battery facilities, communicate daily progress with Automation Project manager
  • Interpret site P&IDs to ensure proper instrument placement and installation during construction phase, red line discrepancies
  • Load Allen Bradley PLC and HMI with site specific software via Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View Studio, establish ethernet and serial communication amongst numerous nodes (RIO Panels) via DLR, RedLion
  • Configure and loop check various level, pressure, flow and control valves
  • Troubleshoot wiring issues, correct ladder logic, function block and structured text issues in site program
  • Tune PID loops of level, pressure and flow systems associated with separators, heaters, oil and water VRUs, scrubbers, flares, water and oil transfer pumps, LACT skids

I&C Commissioning Engineer

Lotusworks
05.2022 - 03.2023
  • Summary : Owner accept, perform PLC code FAT on behalf of Intel FMS :
  • Configure, calibrate and loop check various industrial instrumentation
  • Modify code using various instructions (XIC, XIO, AFI OTE, JSR) to create fault conditions in PLC processor, verify alarm path, alarm message, and associated animations (Correct any discrepancies)
  • Perform code FAT on PLC 5, Micrologix, CompactLogix and ControlLogix systems (RSLogix500, Studio5000) using Cimplicity HMI, FactoryTalk AssetCentre, RSLinx, Cimplicity Workbench, OPC Quick Client
  • Add PLC program to Factory Talk AssetCentre backup compare schedule, perform Get of PLC ACD file from FTAC, convert ACD file to L5X
  • Verify Cimplicity HMI screens match agreed contractual specifications, physical configuration of field devices
  • Troubleshoot two tier, three tier, and spine and leaf networks of Cisco Enterprise Campus Architecture
  • Design and implementation of variable-length subnetworks, configure static and dynamic routes, router on a stick, etherchannel
  • Configure VLAN and establish communication between master PLC and slave RIO

GE Commissioner III

OMNE
08.2018 - 04.2022
  • Provide technical assistance to construction during installation, assist in installation and receiving components
  • When towers are ready, Pre-commission on generator and then startup when grid is ready
  • Lead crews through the troubleshooting phase, collect 24 hour run data, equalize server, remain on site until wind farm runs at 97% availability for 72 hours
  • Upon arrival, configure computer(s) with site specific ToolboxST workspace and software, configure 100kw generator(s) for off grid commissioning
  • Lead crews of technicians through various phases of Wind Farm projects, provide technical guidance from 300 feet down tower
  • Pre-commission, establish layer 2 and layer 3 of network, harden switches, verify functionality of wind turbines before grid (back feed generator power), troubleshoot networks via Wireshark PCAP
  • Load controller with parameters based on individual turbine configuration, configure HMI
  • Configure and troubleshoot various multi megawatt DFIG controllers, converters and mechanical systems
  • Use schematics to validate electrical connections; identify and correct discrepancies
  • Utilize DMM to verify integrity of electrical switches (relays and Contactors), analog/ digital sensors (transducers, proximity sensors, PT-100’s, capacitors, diodes, resistors), rotary and incremental encoders
  • Thorough understanding, daily use of ohms law to validate electrical connections and assist in troubleshooting
  • Ability to distinguish hardware problems by interpreting data on program and reading application code
  • Maintain uptower and down tower checklists, screenshots during commissioning, 24 hour run data
  • Troubleshoot/repair electrical, mechanical and hydraulic control systems (converter, pitch, slip ring, yaw, Topbox)
  • Verify electrical path of rotor and stator connections of DFIG, correct mis-phases

GE Commissioner III

Fieldcore
01.2016 - 01.2018

Education

Certificate of applied science - Wind Energy Technology

Mesalands Community College

GE 2.X ESS Converter -

GE Renewable Energy Training

GE 2.X Basic ESS WTG Training -

GE Renewable Energy Training

GE 1.5 MW Bachman Basic Non-ESS -

GE Renewable Energy Training

CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORK ASSOCIATE -

01.2023

GE Advanced Troubleshooting and SCADA -

01.2022

PLC Technician II -

George Brown College
01.2020

PLC Technician -

George Brown College
01.2019

Skills

  • Programming
  • Networking
  • Root cause analysis
  • Troubleshooting

Projects

Decommission Fab 09 Intel Rio Rancho Legacy PLC 5 infrastructure, and fiber backbone, Recommission Fab 9 with ControlLogix hardware Commission upgraded Fab 11 Planar Chemical Distribution system and associated Wastewater treatment systems (Backgrind Waste, Concentrated Copper Waste, Slurry Copper Waste) Commission/troubleshoot a wide variety of facility electrical, mechanical heating/cooling systems, and process control systems and their associated instruments (PLCs, VFDs, Heat Exchangers, Makeup Air handlers, Recirculation Air Handlers, chiller plants, Chemical and gas distribution systems, Industrial Waste and Wastewater treatment and recycling systems, Ultra-Pure Water Systems) Walnut Repower, McFadden High Plains Repower, Intrepid Repower, Desert Sky Repower, Tahoka Wind, Langdon Repower and King Mountain Repower, Plum Creek Wind, Klondike II Repower, Amadeus Wind, Western Trail Wind, Niyol Wind, Richland Wind, Heartland Divide

Timeline

Programmer

Native Energy Solutions
07.2023 - Current

LEAD AUTOMATION SYSTEMS INTEGRATOR

OXY PERMIAN
03.2023 - 07.2023

I&C Commissioning Engineer

Lotusworks
05.2022 - 03.2023

GE Commissioner III

OMNE
08.2018 - 04.2022

GE Commissioner III

Fieldcore
01.2016 - 01.2018

GE 2.X ESS Converter -

GE Renewable Energy Training

GE 2.X Basic ESS WTG Training -

GE Renewable Energy Training

GE 1.5 MW Bachman Basic Non-ESS -

GE Renewable Energy Training

CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORK ASSOCIATE -

GE Advanced Troubleshooting and SCADA -

PLC Technician II -

George Brown College

PLC Technician -

George Brown College

Certificate of applied science - Wind Energy Technology

Mesalands Community College
Joshua Cordova