Justin Bennett

The Controls Lead for Automation Integration coordinates the shop's required technological activities from initial planning through the electrical build execution phase to pre-commissioning of the equipment for a Software start-up.
Additionally, I assist the Software Engineers throughout the start-up in preparation for the final acceptance testing of all automation projects before shipping to customer facility locations.

Role and responsabilities.

• Attends the Project Managers kick off meetings to ensures a SOW is provided to shop planning, controls manufacturing identifying total content for the integration pre commissioning tasks and execution.
• Reviews the PM project timelines and provides shop feedback on capability, internal capacity to meet the schedule and milestone deadlines.
• Reviews the controls integration statement of work based on strategic sourcing, what will be released as a "turnkey build" and what will be manufactured internally (or locally outsourced).
• Provide that scheduling information to the BPM processing release and final assembly teams.
• Monitors controls purchased parts, both ordering requirements and delivery, 2/4/6 week look ahead.
  Identify specifics for material timing miss-alignment, creating shortage list for Project Manager.
• Consistent communication with electricians, assist to schedules in-house or contingent resources needed to perform the integration and pre commissioning objectives on a project-by-project basis.
• Ensures adherence to customer specifications and established supporting specific procedures.
• Attend the Manufacturing Kickoff, weekly Build Status meetings, gathering information relevant to integration planning and pre commissioning.
• Monitors and provides job status updates, manpower requirements to Manager's and ensure that the integration team is appropriately staffed to meet both immediate and future demands.
• Conducts a shop floor Integration status meeting to ensure that work assignments are understood, tracked and the commissioning statuses are clearly communicated and documented.
• Identifies changes both internally and externally. Communicates change requests and NCRs to the Manager's. Communicates back with Engineering issues and lessons learned, implement corrective actions as necessary.

• The Controls Technician provides support to production operators and maintains, tests, and repairs electrical/electronic, PLC, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and components. They apply knowledge of software/electrical/electronic and mechanical principles to determine equipment modifications and malfunctions and restore equipment to operation. They will support all production and physical plant equipment in the facility.
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Develops proficiency in operating of all automation system software/technology based on sit location (alignment systems, AGVs, heating solutions, etc).
• Provides operations technical support on PLCs, HMIs, and network interfaces throughout the manufacturing floor.
• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical/electronic equipment, including PLCs, HMIs, numerical controls, power supplies, drives, gages, test equipment, etc.
• Services electronic equipment by checking, testing, and replacing faulty components, circuit modules, printed circuit boards, fuses, and similar electronic devices.
• Maintains and installs communication, power distribution, and wiring and performs splicing as required.
• Performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theory and principles, written specifications, local and national electrical codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment.
• Receive wiring diagrams, drawings, specifications, and instructions, both verbally and in writing, concerning emergency and scheduled repair, installation, and inspection work to be performed.
• Plans details of working procedures to determine material or replacement needs and determines a logical approach to repair problems.
• It creates a clear write-up and tie-in for any problems encountered, troubleshooting steps taken, corrective actions, root cause, and next steps.
• Updates and creates training and knowledge transfer documentation for the supported control systems.
• Starts up and shuts down equipment according to operation requirements, company safety procedures, and OSHA requirements for machine activation and shutdown.
• Promotes and complies with good safety practices and habits, including but not limited to the use of all PPE.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assisted in new equipment commissioning by ensuring seamless integration with existing control infrastructure.

• Monitored alarms and activity on panels, doors and gates throughout facility to detect threats to worker safety and prevent or address improper access to secured areas by unauthorized parties.
• Assisted Terminal Operators and Managers during troubleshooting to help diagnose and correct Mechanical, electrical and communication issues. Call logs could vary from 50 calls per day - 100.
• Monitored 60+ terminals tank level monitoring, over fill protective systems.
• Used various software's to troubleshoot and monitor operations including PI, Logix 500, 5000 and Factory talk ME.
• Used SCL coding with associated PI tags to create emailed alarms to help prevent low level and high level alarm at various terminals.
• Report and document all call logs or work performed.
• Monitored security cameras to help further assist in terminal troubleshooting.

• Performed troubleshooting and maintenance on electrical equipment.
• Completed preventive maintenance, inspections and electrical safety testing to optimize service environment.
• Installed and repaired cables and wiring.
• Maintained equipment documents.
• Tested electrical systems using ohmmeters, oscilloscopes and voltmeters.
• Installed and updated electrical appliances, fixtures and systems.
• Recommended equipment replacements and responded to fault requests.
• Reported on electrical maintenance, diagnostic tests and system performance.
• Tested electrical systems and circuit continuity using ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes.
• Coordinated and executed installation of electrical wiring and fixtures according to job specifications and local codes.
• Led teams and delegated tasks to install, maintain, or repair electrical systems and wiring.
• Dismantled electrical components using hand tools to disconnect and restore wiring connections.
• Fabricated parts according to specifications using hand and power tools.
• Trained workers to install, maintain and repair electrical equipment and fixtures.

• Maintained rifles, machine guns, mortars and hand grenades, verifying weapon locations and supporting magazine operations.
• Patrolled restricted areas and authorized access for permitted personnel.
• Monitored and authorized access to restricted areas by employees and visitors to guard against theft and incursion.
• Operated and mounted night vision devices to zero in and engage targets.
• Led infantry team of 5 members in combat operations, providing tactical guidance for individuals with varying strengths.
• Led detailed trainings on weapons systems for subordinates, enhancing overall team safety and cohesion.
• Conducted ground reconnaissance and reported to leadership for strategic planning.
• Collaborated with Leadership and higher ranking officials to identify training, Mentorship, goals, and counseling to Marines to achieve 100% battalion readiness.