SADIE HEFFELMAN
ENTRUST Solutions Group
Thornton,CO
5
years of professional experience
Control systems professional ready to deliver impactful solutions for industrial automation and process control. Proven expertise in developing and optimizing control strategies to enhance system reliability and performance. Known for strong collaboration and adaptability, ensuring seamless integration and continuous improvement of control systems in dynamic environments.
Work History
Control Systems Engineer IV
2 Years 11 Months- Designed control system logic for PLC and HMI applications across industrial infrastructure projects within various manufacturing and oil & gas environments.
- Configured PLC and HMI programming to improve process reliability, alarms, and operator visibility.
- Prepared and reviewed P&IDs, loop sheets, IO lists, and cause-and-effect matrices to validate control narratives and sequence logic.
- Provided training to end users on proper operation of control systems, leading to improved productivity and reduced errors.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate control systems into larger projects, ensuring seamless functionality.
- Coordinated startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting efforts with project teams, vendors, and field personnel.
Software Automation Engineer
7 Months- Maintained, debugged, and optimized automation programs.
- Kept on track with deadlines for development cycle times.
- Utilized comprehensive understanding of Allen Bradley Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagrams, Structured Text, and Sequential Function Charts to produce code to improve automation.
- Collaborated with process engineers and customers to determine machine requirements and develop specifications for user interface, machine functions and quality control to deliver reliable automation systems.
- Designed, developed, and implemented software applications for automated systems based on analyzed requirements and understanding of industry technical standards.
- Designed PLC and HMI control logic for automated machinery and process improvements.
Automation Engineer
1 Year 8 Months- Inspected and assembled components and consumable parts.
- Troubleshot, fixed, and improved electrical controls.
- Authored automated testing reports and presented findings to manager for review.
- Developed and maintained test and evaluation strategies for testing to show operational readiness and suitability with planned project decision points.
- Tested and automated software to be used in secure environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
- Alpha Phi International Fraternity & The Alpha Phi Foundation
- Mines President's Scholarship
- AIChE Certification of Identifying and Minimizing Process Safety Hazards
Skills
Studio 5000
RSLogix 500
RSLogix 5
FactoryTalk View Studio ME and SE
Working autonomously and collaboratively
Communication
Leadership
Analytical thinking
Initiative-taking
Timeline
Control Systems Engineer IV
ENTRUST Solutions Group
11.2023 - CurrentRead More
Software Automation Engineer
Automated Engineering Services
03.2023 - 10.2023Read More
Automation Engineer
Automated Engineering Services
07.2021 - 03.2023Read More
Colorado School of Mines
Bachelor of Science from Chemical Engineering
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