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WESLEY FRANKLIN

Houston,Texas

Summary

Collaborative leader and analytical problem-solver with talents for building and maintaining relationships in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.


Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Automation Manager

Concentric Integration
01.2015 - Current
  • Led a team of automation engineers in the design, fabrication, programming, installation, commissioning/testing, and support of Water/Wastewater control systems
  • Manage, mentor, and schedule Automation Engineers to ensure they have the proper amount of workload and are well equipped to execute the work
  • Serve as primary client management contact for service/support for technical problems and questions
  • Project proposal preparation and cost estimation.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.

Project Manager/Instrumentation and Controls Lead

CDM Smith, Inc.
05.2012 - 12.2014
  • Led team of design engineers in Instrumentation and Controls work including development of project drawings and specifications
  • The work included panel and Motor Control Centers (MCC) schematics, Piping and Instrumentations Diagrams (P&IDs), network architecture, instrument installation details
  • Specifications included control narratives, instruments, valve actuators, control panels, SCADA hardware and software, and system integration.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.

Instrumentation and Controls Design Engineer

Greeley and Hansen
05.2007 - 05.2012
  • Responsible for the design of Water/Wastewater, instrumentation and control systems
  • These systems typically include process instrumentation, control panels, motor controls, power monitoring, PLCs, OITs/HMIs, SCADA/DCS Systems, industrial networking, IT infrastructure, radio/cellular telemetry, reporting, & data collection
  • Drafted documentation detailing design requirements and technical specifications which included Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), specifications, detailed control panel schematics, and other related documents.
  • Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.

Controls Engineer

HTSE, Inc.
02.2006 - 05.2007
  • Responsible for program development for proprietary DCS for a large chemical plant.

Controls Engineer

Tetra Tech
05.1999 - 02.2006
  • Responsible for the system integration of water and wastewater control systems
  • Provided programming of the entire SCADA system to provide implementation of control narratives
  • This work included PLC programming, OIT/HMI development, configuration of historians for data collection
  • Additional tasks included instrument set up and configuration, control system start up and testing, training of the plant operation staff.
  • Provided technical support to external and internal customers.
  • Utilized various electrical tools and equipment to diagnose and troubleshoot electrical problems.

Systems Integration Analyst

Perot Systems
05.1998 - 05.1999
  • Responsible for Y2K inventory, assessment and remediation at a number of manufacturing facilities worldwide.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Lawrence Technological University

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Vermont

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Relationship Building/ Client Management
  • Training and Development
  • Troubleshooting
  • Schedule Management
  • Technical Proficiency
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem Resolution

Licenses

  • Registered Professional Engineer, Illinois
  • Registered Professional Engineer, Texas

Software Experience

· Rockwell Studio 5000 Logix and View Designer (SE and ME)

· Trihedral VTScada

· Induction Automation Ignition

· Wonderware Intouch

· GE Proficy iFix

· Siemens TIA Portal

· Aveva Plant SCADA 2023

· Schneider Electric EcoStruxture Control Expert

Timeline

Automation Manager

Concentric Integration
01.2015 - Current

Project Manager/Instrumentation and Controls Lead

CDM Smith, Inc.
05.2012 - 12.2014

Instrumentation and Controls Design Engineer

Greeley and Hansen
05.2007 - 05.2012

Controls Engineer

HTSE, Inc.
02.2006 - 05.2007

Controls Engineer

Tetra Tech
05.1999 - 02.2006

Systems Integration Analyst

Perot Systems
05.1998 - 05.1999

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Lawrence Technological University

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Vermont

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