Robert — Controls Engineer
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Programming Skills (5)
Excellent PLC man who understands the big picture and knows how to get a project completed!
About Me
Skilled Trades (2)
Software Competencies (2)
Professional Competencies (8)
Applications (9)
Why Choose Me
<p>I am very good and willing to do whatever is needed to complete a project</p>
Work Experience(9)
Jun. 2009- Real Estate: Buying, Selling & Managing Property in Georgia and Florida Nov. 2009- SCI Mahanoy: Added new K-Block to existing campus-style building network Feb. 2010- Miami MDC: Maintenance/Diagnostics of PLC Networks, Hardware & Software Feb. 2012- Acting: Starz Magic City Seasons 2 & 3; HBO Pilot Aberdeen Soldier; USA Network Graceland Season 1; Dinner Theatre and several Commercials Aug. 2012- SCI Mahanoy: Maintenance/Diagnostics of PLC Networks, Hardware & Software (NIM Cards) Dec 1994- Present - Consulting in the Controls Industry with security companies, mills, general contractors, and bonding companies across the country. Work entails project management and control including PLC selection, installation procedures, programming, testing and engineering system I/O.
Report to the Manager of the Electrical Department. Documented all Operating Descriptions used by Programming Staff and Customers pertaining to the construction of Cement Plants. This included all technical data (motors, conveyors, elevators, Grinding Mills, Aeropols, Baghouses, Preheaters, Kilns, Burners, Clinker Coolers, Finish Mills, Cement Loadout, etc.) and operational descriptions interlocking, sequencing, etc.) of proprietary equipment supplied by the parent company in Germany and outside vendors. This information was difficult to gather, whether from inside or outside the company. Major Projects included Orofa (Oro Grande, CA); Rockver (Newberry, FL); Amerafa Sumterville, FL); Texfa2 (Hunter, TX); Keycem (Bath, PA); and Climue (Mohave County, AZ). Documentation was prepared using proprietary documentation software and electrical database using SAP tagging.
SRP-MIC Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Reservation Jail, Bureau of Indian Affairs, General was Kitchell. 4 Building Campus System, Major components include PLCDirect PLC's, Telecor Intercom, DVTel CCTV & Training, 10 Transferable Faceplates. Engineered the PLC IO & Integration Design (among the PLC, Telecor, & DVTel), PLC IO, and performed Test & Checkout.
Water Treatment Plant, CPW Greenwood WTP, Greenwood, SC 8/04-3/05 Developed a filter automation control system for 11 filters, filter backwashing, 3 flumes, 18 sludge valves, and new HMI screens
Jails, Retirement Homes, Courthouses, CCTV, Access, Software House, PLC Systems
Responsibilities include all phases of project development for Corrections/PLC contract electronic security integration. Involved extensive travel, software/hardware design, engineering, selection, testing, coding, documentation, and anything else required to complete the job. Hardware components include PLC's, CCTV, Intercom, Paging, Lock Control, Duress, Officer Call, Touch Screen and Conventional Switch/LED Interfaces. Projects have included research for PLC front-end; Albion Federal, PA; San Juan Federal MDC, PR; Brooklyn Federal MDC, NY; Florence Federal, CO; Union Correctional, FL; Pekin Federal FCI, IL; Oklahoma Federal FTC; Los Angeles County Jail; and the Miami Federal MDC. Several projects were rescued from inadequate management and engineering. Was point person in a technical legal battle among two high-profile projects to identify inappropriate design among Architect, General Contractor, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Component Manufacturers, and several hired experts.
Responsibilities were to create and maintain a software management division of Technical Services, including design, coding, testing, documentation, and the creation and implementation of PC and software standards.
Total Project Cost: $25 Million. Developed code and Site Supervisor for this fast track custom project. Interfaced with HMI's, SQL,AC/DC drives, Banders, Markers, Hydraulic System and other Custom Equipment. Dealt with coil tracking, timing, speed ramping, operator interfaces, various coil car rotate, traverse, and lift movements, and safety interlocks.
Education / Training / Certificates(2)
Apr 18-22, 2005 Telecor Systems Training, Toronto, Canada Feb 1-7, 2001 SAMS Visual Basic 6.0, Self Taught Course, Duluth, GA Sep 10-13, 2000 American Society for Industrial Security Convention (ASIS), Orlando, FL Feb 2-5, 1998 Occupational Health & Safety – Steel Mill Safety Training, Center for Hazardous Materials Research, David J. Glaser Pittsburgh, PA Mar 15-17, 1993 AB-ICOM PLC Training, Joe Gulasky, Milwaukee, WI Jan 11-12, 1993 American Corrections Association Conference, Miami Beach, FL Apr 22-26, 1991 GEM80 PLC Training, Mark Osborn, Marlton, NJ Apr 1993-Present Extensive knowledge of Security, Prison, and Mill controls Jun 26-30, 1989 "Notes in C Course", presented by Rebecca Mancuri, Philadelphia, PA Jun 5-7, 1989 AMA Management Seminar, "Improving Managerial Skills", Philadelphia, PA Aug 12, 1987 CareerTrack Seminar, "Dealing with Difficult People", Philadelphia, PA Feb 12-18, 1987 Keane Management Seminar, presented by Alfred B. Hurd, Philadelphia, PA Jan 19-25, 1987 IBM System/88 (Stratus/VOS) Application Programming, Boston, MA Nov ‘85- Feb ‘90 Extensive knowledge of Exchange/trading oriented activities
Computer Science GPA: 3.42 Deans List Pertinent Courses: Discrete Structures, Information Retrieval and File Management, Artificial Intelligence, Non-Numerical Language Processing, Real Time Systems, Computer Architecture, Problem Solving, Data Structures, Linear Algebra, and Probability and Statistics Other Courses: Have also excelled in the fields of Public Speaking, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Business and Psychology
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does a Controls Engineer do?
- A Controls Engineer designs, programs, and maintains automated control systems including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and industrial robots. They work in manufacturing, automotive, and process industries to optimize production and ensure system reliability.
- What certifications do Controls Engineers need?
- Common certifications include Rockwell Automation Certified Professional, Siemens Certified Professional, FANUC Robot certifications, ABB Robot Programming certifications, and TIA Portal certifications. Industry experience is often valued as highly as certifications.
- How do I hire a Controls Engineer?
- On Automate America, you can search for Controls Engineers by skill, location, and availability. Post a contract with your requirements, review applicant profiles and certifications, then connect directly or use White Glove managed services.
- What does Robert do?
- Robert is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Where is Robert located?
- Robert is based in Boca Raton, Florida.
- What does Robert specialize in?
- Robert works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Honeywell, Visual Basic, IBM and SAP as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Robert's skilled trades: Grinding and Support.
- Is Robert available for work?
- Availability unknown. Robert has not marked it recently.
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