Justin Henderson
Bullard,TX
Summary
Results-driven Automation Specialist with 11+ years of hands-on experience in SCADA/HMI development, PLC programming, and industrial automation troubleshooting. Proven ability to rapidly diagnose and resolve critical issues while optimizing system reliability and performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Automation Specialist
CAVIS Energy
Fort Worth, Texas
04.2025 - Current
- Lead SCADA/HMI program implementation across multiple plant and field operations.
- Respond to high-priority automation issues as the lead troubleshooter, minimizing downtime.
- Develop and optimize automation applications to enhance operational efficiency and system visibility.
- Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to deliver robust automation solutions.
Automation Specialist
Native Energy Solutions
Midland, Texas
10.2023 - 04.2025
- Troubleshot and optimized electrical controls and automation programs across multiple industrial applications.
- Managed project timelines and budgets for new automation technology implementations.
- Reduced critical downtime by resolving complex instrumentation and control issues.
- Trained new technicians on instrument maintenance and troubleshooting best practices.
Automation Technician
Prime Controls
Lewisville, Texas
12.2018 - 10.2023
- Optimized equipment performance through preventive maintenance and comprehensive troubleshooting.
- Enhanced system reliability through instrumentation calibration and validation.
- Provided technical support during critical plant shutdowns and startups.
- Collaborated with engineers to develop process improvements.
Premise Technician/Fiber Optic Splicer
AT&T
Austin, Texas
03.2015 - 12.2018
- Conducted troubleshooting and root cause analysis on complex systems and telecommunications equipment.
- Installed and repaired fiber optic equipment using fusion and mechanical splicing methods.
- Utilized diagnostic tools to identify service outages and implement timely repairs.
- Provided customer support by explaining service features and troubleshooting connectivity problems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kermit High School
Kermit, TX06-2012
Bachelor of Science - Software Development
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZSkills
- HMI Development (AVEVA InTouch, Rockwell Studio5000)
- SCADA Architecture and Implementation
- System Troubleshooting and Optimization
- PLC Programming (Rockwell Allen-Bradley, Studio5000 Logix Designer)
- Electrical Control Systems Design
- Automation Program Development
- Network Configuration and Troubleshooting
- Industrial Networking Protocols (Ethernet/IP)
- Fiber Optic Installation and Termination OTDR Diagnostics
- Preventive Maintenance Planning
- Instrumentation Calibration and Validation
- Root Cause Analysis and Troubleshooting
Certification
Rockwell Automation Studio5000 Logix Designer Level 1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Automation Specialist
CAVIS Energy
04.2025 - Current
Automation Specialist
Native Energy Solutions
10.2023 - 04.2025
Automation Technician
Prime Controls
12.2018 - 10.2023
Premise Technician/Fiber Optic Splicer
AT&T
03.2015 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Kermit High School
Bachelor of Science - Software Development
Grand Canyon University