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ROBERT BURTT

Perry,GA

Summary

Results-driven controls engineer with expertise in quality assurance procedures, strategic planning, and specification review. Proficient in analyzing and solving complex problems, delivering innovative solutions. Excellent communication and organizational skills foster seamless collaboration with cross-functional teams. Thrives in independent work environments, adeptly managing tasks and meeting deadlines autonomously. Well-versed in process loops, control structures for industrial automation, and proficient in interpreting prints, structured text, ladder logic, Sequential Function Charts, and Function Block Diagrams.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Machine Interface and Controls Engineer

International Paper
01.2023 - Current
  • Provided technical support to external and internal customers.
  • Resolved project operational problems to minimize delays and unexpected cost increases.
  • Created and finalized designs to meet project requirements.
  • Conducted cost and time estimates.
  • Assisted in installation of electrical systems and components for commercial and industrial applications.
  • Coordinated with vendors to identify and procure appropriate equipment necessary for project completion.
  • Evaluated and identified opportunities to improve performance of electrical systems.
  • Carried out surveys to determine condition of existing systems and made recommendations for further improvement.
  • Created diverse range of build structure templates to easily implement new functionalities.
  • Created and strengthened testing procedures to enhance quality controls.
  • Developed adaptive systems that flex to meet wide range of requests.

Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

International Paper
02.2017 - 01.2023
  • Responsible for quickly troubleshooting plant issues to minimize downtime
  • Suggest and implement preventative maintenance procedures
  • Help with root cause analysis
  • Troubleshoot process control networks, loops and devices while implementing reliability standards
  • Install and configure Allen Bradley and Emerson Variable Frequency drives
  • Read and program in ladder logic, function block diagrams and Structured Text.
  • Install and configure ModBus, Modbus Plus, and Ethernet/IP devices.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Software Engineering -

Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA
05.2022

Computer Information Systems Program - Computer Networking

Middle Georgia Technical College
Warner Robins, GA
06.2000

Computer Information Systems Program - Computer Programming

Middle Georgia Technical College
Warner Robins, GA
07.1999

Skills

  • Visual Basic
  • SQL
  • C
  • C#
  • MS Visio
  • MS Visual Studios
  • WonderWare and HMI Development
  • Provide Plant Wide Troubleshooting and Maintenance
  • PLC Programming(Modicon and Allen Bradley)
  • Delta V Implementation
  • Identify Process Improvement Opportunities
  • Instrument Calibrations
  • Computer Networking Infrastructure
  • Variable Speed Drives
  • SAP Management Software
  • Critical Thinking
  • Handling Pressures
  • Leadership
  • Predictive Maintenance
  • Process Analysis
  • Root Cause Analysis

Accomplishments

  • Delta V Insulation and Upgrade - Support
    o Ensured field device communicated correctly with Distributive Control System.
    o Calibrated valves
    o Identify and resolve device communication over the network
  • Omega Communication Upgrade
    o Installed and configured an Allen Bradley Stratus 8000 router.
    o Configured an Ascii communication device
    o Programmed structured text for communication with outside order management system.
  • Modicon 200 Upgrade
    o Identified field device landing
    o Moved IO points
    o Installed network communication card
  • Diverter Gate Upgrade
    o Installed Exlar stepper motor actuator
    o Configured amp tolerances
    o Set home positions

Timeline

Machine Interface and Controls Engineer

International Paper
01.2023 - Current

Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

International Paper
02.2017 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Software Engineering -

Middle Georgia State University

Computer Information Systems Program - Computer Networking

Middle Georgia Technical College

Computer Information Systems Program - Computer Programming

Middle Georgia Technical College
ROBERT BURTT