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Craig Hudgins

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Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Automation Engineer

Nexus Circular
07.2017 - Current

Designed ,developed and impled first to scale full production plastic pryolysis line automation controls using Siemens technology with a focus on resusablity and scalability.

HMI and SCADA programming of control system using Ignition for system control.

Configuration and testing of PLC data and IO networks

Read and process engineering documents, including P&IDs, process design guidelines, Electrical Schematics, Communications Network Architecture, and engineering best practices guides

Engineer and lead process equipment/control systems reliability improvements, optimization, upgrades and implementation of new equipment control systems from concept to commissioning and validation.

Operational, maintenance and troubleshooting support for site systems including manufacturing and utilities equipment such as: pumps , valves, heat exchanges , thermal reactors , heating elements , extruders , controls sensors , liquid and gas collection tanks.

Assisted with on-site commissioning and start of all parts of automation and HMI controls.

Debug , troubleshoot and improve system logic program to reduce downtime and increase effiency.


Project Manager

West Ga. Sheet Metal
07.2011 - 07.2017
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.

Education

Computer Science -

Full Sail University
Winter Park , FL
05-2022

Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Understanding of continuous integration and continuous delivery
  • Knowledge of software testing methodologies and best practices
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as TIA Portal , Python
  • Collaborating with other teams
  • Eliminating defects and errors

Certification

TIA Portal Programming I Siemens Technology August 2022


TIA Portal Programming II Siemens Technology September 2022


Process Safety Managment VelocityEHS October 2023


Electrical Safety / NFPA 70E VelocityEHS December 2023

Timeline

Automation Engineer

Nexus Circular
07.2017 - Current

Project Manager

West Ga. Sheet Metal
07.2011 - 07.2017

TIA Portal Programming I Siemens Technology August 2022


TIA Portal Programming II Siemens Technology September 2022


Process Safety Managment VelocityEHS October 2023


Electrical Safety / NFPA 70E VelocityEHS December 2023

Computer Science -

Full Sail University
Craig Hudgins