Kevin — Sr. Controls Engineer

2015 - to Present CONTRACTOR- Atlanta, Georgia & Louisville, KY Sr. Controls Engineer / Automation Sales Engineer Control System Design, Programming and Upgrades for Airport Baggage Handling Systems and Gas and Electric Burner Management Systems. Utilized: Allen Bradley RSLogix 5000, Modicon, Siemens S5, S7, TIA V13 PLC and HMI Hardware & Software to complete projects.. Positions Required: - Design of Automated Electrical Control Systems for the Cincinnati Airport and various FedEx Ground Distribution Facilities. - Utilized AutoCAD to create Project Electrical Designs & as Built Drawings. - Researched and specified Electrical IO devices and System Components for multiple projects. - Specified Components, Control Cabinets, Field Devices, Ethernet, ASi and other Networks. - Generated Bill of Materials and sales proposals

2013 - March 2015 VANDERLANDE- Marietta, Georgia Sr, Hardware Engineer Warehouse Postal and Package System Automation Design Position Required: - Design Automated Electrical Control Systems for UPS & FedEx Ground Distribution Facilities. - Utilized AutoCAD to create Project Electrical Designs & As Built Drawings. - Researched and specified Electrical IO devices and System Components for multiple projects. - Specified Components, Control Cabinets, Field Devices, Ethernet, ASi and other Networks

2013 ANDRITZ- Roswell, Georgia Automation Engineer Contractor Log Yard Crane Automation, Field Service and Start up Support Position Required: - Design & Programming utilizing various PLC & HMI Programs including AB ControlLogix5000, SLC 500, PLC 5 and Siemens S5 & S7. - Designed & Troubleshot HMI Screens utilizing AB Factory Talk Automation, PanelView, RS View Studio 32 SE & ME and Siemens Software. - Utilized AutoCAD to create Project Electrical Designs & Drawings. - Researched and specified Electrical IO devices and Components for multiple projects. - Specified and Installed Wireless Communication Systems for PLC to PLC and PLC to Computer Server Applications. - Programmed and Troubleshot: AB PowerFlex, Siemens, and ABB AC & DC VFD Motor Drives. - Worked with Wireless Camera Systems for Log Crane Operations. - Connected remotely with Customer Crane Control Systems to Monitor Operations, Troubleshoot, and create Monthly Reports

2012 - 2013 CONTRACTOR- Atlanta, Georgia Sr. Controls Engineer Control System Design, Programming and Upgrades for the Pulp & Paper Industries. Utilized Allen Bradley RS Logix 5000 & Siemens S5 & S7 PLC Hardware & Software

2010 - 2012 PIPELINE CONTROLS & SERVICES - Roswell, Georgia Sr. Controls Engineer Multiple Control System Design and Upgrades for the Oil, Petroleum, and Natural Gas Industries. Facilities included: Bulk Tank Storage, Transfer / Switching Stations, and Tanker Loading Facilities. Performed additional responsibilities as On-Site Inspector. Responsibilities included Installation, Safety, and Contractor Supervision. Position Required: - Design & Programming utilizing GE 90 Series, Rx3i, Genius IO, Versa Max IO, & GE Proficy Software. - Design & Programming utilizing AB ContolLogix 5000, Point IO, & RSLogix 5000. - Designed HMI Screens utilizing AB Factory Talk Automation, RS View Studio 32 & ME. - Researched and specified Electrical and Remote IO devices for projects. - Worked with customer and contractors throughout the Design Process thru System Start-up

2008 - 2009 TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES - Atlanta, Georgia Sr. Electrical Designer Designed and implemented numerous Electrical System Designs for Bleach Process Control Systems. Provided on-site support for all installations, start-ups, and operator/maintenance personnel training. Creating AutoCAD drawings for electrical control schematics, conduit, equipment and plant layouts. Utilized Process P&ID's and Customer Input to design Control Systems. - Specified & Designed Allen Bradley Centerline MCC's to accomplish the desired results. - Designed numerous Operator Interface Screens utilizing Allen Bradley RS View 32 & ME. - Researched and specified all Electrical and Instrumentation devices for all projects. - PLC & HMI Programming. - Supervised Electrical & Mechanical contractors throughout installation. - Worked with customer and contractors throughout the Design Process to System Start-up

2005 - 2008 FEEDFORWARD, INC. - Marietta, Georgia Project Engineer Electrical/Design Designed and managed DCS / PLC process control projects for a wide range of industries. These included Pulp & Paper, Ethanol/Chemical Production, Materials Manufacturing, and WasteWater Treatment Facilities. Provided on-site support for all installations, start-ups, and operator/maintenance personnel training. Scope of responsibility includes PLC & DCS Programming, creating AutoCAD drawings for electrical control schematics, equipment and plant layouts. - Managed ControlLogix system upgrades with computer HMI interface for Atlas Roofing Blow Still Systems. These were located in Hampton, GA and Franklin, OH. - Designed and implemented control system upgrade for International Paper in Courtland, AL. This included new AutoCAD drawings, demolition drawings, and new Foxboro I/A displays. These displays were integrated with a new ControlLogix system. - Upgraded existing control systems for WasteWater Treatment Plants for multiple municipalities using Fiber Optics, Foxboro, and ControlLogix

2001 - 2005 KAAK GROUP NORTH AMERICA - Lithia Springs, Georgia Electrical Controls Engineer/Customer Service Selected for expert knowledge of electrical design, maintenance, management and troubleshooting experience to design and maintain electrical bakery equipment including silos, mixers, moulders, ovens and product cooling machines. Scope of responsibility includes PLC Programming, creating AutoCAD drawings for electrical schematics, equipment and plant layouts and serving as network IT manager. - Served as project manager in 2003 for project in the United Kingdom; managed $500,000 project to completion on time and under budget. - Restored failed Dough Ball Placement System Project with numerous electrical and PLC programming changes that allowed project to perform to specifications. - Significantly contributed to the financial success of company by serving as in house IT Manager; installed new server with no system down time, increased reliability of computer network and combined internet and telephone system that improved access speed and decreased telephone long distance costs

1998 - 2001 MAPLEHURST - Carrollton, Georgia Controls Project Manager/Maintenance Supervisor Managed maintenance and production personnel for large industrial bakery facility and provided expertise in maintaining production lines running with efficiency and high production yields. Responsibilities included maintaining new electrical controls, upgrading PLC controls, generating electrical drawings, performing PLC / MMI programming and training technicians and maintenance personnel in all aspects of electro-mechanical maintenance. - Maintained computer back up procedures for all automated systems, performed system upgrades and computer repairs as needed. - Assumed responsibility for all preventative and overhaul maintenance issues during plant shutdowns. - Consistently maintained highest production rates and lowest down times of any other shift through expert troubleshooting and controls upgrades of key equipment

1996 - 1998 OXMASTER/LEKO, INC. - Austell, Georgia Controls Engineer Chosen by global lead acid battery mixer corporation to lead international and domestic customer support for on site system installation, startup, customer training and technical support. Maintained office computer network, systems upgrades and computer repairs; created electrical drawings, performed PLC / MMI programming; and conducted system integrations and testing that ensured component specifications. - Directed two-member engineering team in daily operations. - Produced quality control equipment testing procedure that significantly improved equipment quality and ensured complete customer satisfaction. - Earned Total Quality Management Award for exceptional performance and quality management expertise

1991 - 1996 BOC GASES - Marietta, Georgia Engineering Technician Brought on by supplier of industrial gases to serve as cryogenic engineering application expert to design, develop and market specific proposals and perform turnkey installations. Work entailed conducting site surveys, providing sales support, completing turnkey proposals and installations, providing operations support, completing systems upgrades and conducting field-testing and efficiency studies. - Created automated tracking system for on site industrial use that allowed gas refilling at customer sites. - Operated as Non-Cryo Specialist for on site nitrogen plants and installed new systems, equipment upgrades and efficiency improvements. - Provided mechanical troubleshooting; specialized in conduction and convection systems, sub-cooling systems, cryogenic freezing technology, telemetry systems and Pressure Swing Absorption/Membrane technology. - Developed and installed first Spiral Freezing System in the U.S. that utilized both liquid carbon dioxide and liquid nitrogen which generated $1 million in corporate revenue

1985 - 1991 UNITED STATES NAVY - Norfolk, Virginia Navy Nuclear Trained Electrician's Mate Second Class Petty Officer Served on the USS Virginia, a nuclear powered guided missile cruiser, during high tempo and combat operations and performed senior officer duties in regard to electrical systems maintenance, nuclear propulsion plant operations, electrical safety inspections, electrical operations, shutdown reactor operations and nuclear quality control inspections. - Authored and implemented electrical testing and repairing procedures for electrical distribution systems. - Provided training for officers and enlisted personnel in electrical operations, theory and maintenance. - Developed automated meter calibration program that ensured that meters were calibrated within periodicity parameters and performed quality assurance inspections that guaranteed technical specification compliance. - Earned distinction of being chosen for Engineering Casualty Control Drill team and assumed responsibility for the safety and performance of nuclear power plant drills