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Michael Ward

Portland

Summary

Accomplished I&E Technician and SCADA Supervisor with a proven track record at companies like Southcross Energy, adept in instrumentation installation and excelling in electrical code compliance. Spearheaded the transition to Wonderware systems, enhancing operational efficiency. Renowned for innovative solutions in communication and monitoring, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving skills and technical proficiency.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

I&E Technician

Polk Technologies
12.2022 - Current

I work as a contract worker assigned to Crescent Energy where I work on communication, power issues and other problems that may arise. I also work on XPOC monitoring system to add new wells so that operation can maintain system overview. I am currently updating all cell modems in the field with new sim chips and updating the software as needed. I also work in other areas of company operations as requested.

SCADA Supervisor

Southcross Energy
07.2001 - 06.2022

Worked to transition pipeline operations from BSAP operating platform to a Wonderware system. I built and maintained the Wonderware system to allow operation of daily operations. I also worked on communication issues throughout the operating system by programming and installing all new MDS radio systems, Cell modems, and Ubiquity radios.

SCADA Supervisor

Mid Louisiana Gas Company
02.1981 - 06.2000

Worked as Gas Control supervisor to maintain safe operation of daily pipeline operations. Worked with Wonderware software to develop an operating platform to monitor and control all aspects of pipeline operations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Crowville High School
Crowville, LA
05-1974

Skills

  • Instrumentation installation
  • Lockout-tagout procedures
  • Electrical schematics reading
  • Electrical code compliance

Accomplishments

Served in the US Navy from 1976 to 1982.

Timeline

I&E Technician

Polk Technologies
12.2022 - Current

SCADA Supervisor

Southcross Energy
07.2001 - 06.2022

SCADA Supervisor

Mid Louisiana Gas Company
02.1981 - 06.2000

High School Diploma -

Crowville High School
Michael Ward