Stephen — Sr. Engineer

LOreal USA April 2015 - Current Sr. Engineer - Responsible for plant systems automation engineering - Troubleshooting PLC, electrical, controls issues. - Manage and improve RSLogix5000, 500, and 5 Rockwell programming software, Ethernet communications network, HMI equipment, and existing PLC control systems. - Calibration of Flow, Level, and Pressure related processes

September 2014 - April 2015 Proximo Distillers Indiana Process Electrician - Provide support for creating a preventive and corrective maintenance system. - Troubleshoot 240/480v+, AC/DC drives, and PLC's - Primary Duties: Upgrade and Troubleshooting of Electromechanical Bottling equipment (fillers, cappers, labelers, case packers, palletizers, etc.), PLC Automated Controls, Conveyor Systems, Servos, HVAC, etc. Perkins & Marie Callender's Inc. November 2011 - September 2014 Process Controls Engineer / Maintenance Supervisor Maintain and upgrade (multiple Facility) manufacturing equipment. Ensuring equipment reliability and throughput are maintained at peak performance levels. Utilizing automation to upgrade and automate multiple systems. I was hired to assist the company while it was going through a financially difficult time. The company is now prospering again. - Responsible for 5 Team members on 3 shifts. This includes daily assignments and project work

Givaudan August 2011 - November 2011 Process Controls Resposible for Plant equipment (New and Existing) design, configuration, integration and implementation of process control solutions for Givaudan. This includes batch software, PLC / DCS systems, HMI packages, SCADA systems, Visual Basic and PC networking technology. My position provides technical direction on a project basis for Control Engineers

Schwans March 2001 - August 2011 Automation / Electrical Lead / PLC Programmer Schwans (SSE) I conduct troubleshooting of industrial automation with an understanding of: relay logic, PLC logic, schematics, 3 phase & DC motors, temperature controls, and variable frequency drives. The facility I am employed at produces several famous brands of pizza. They include Freschetta, Red baron, Big Daddy, Chicago brothers, Single slice, Proof Perfect, and Brick Oven labels. - Responsible for 3 Team members on shift. This includes daily assignments and project work. - Troubleshoot in house machinery, as well as retrofit modernize older equipment. - Responsibilities include installation, troubleshooting and repairing electrical equipment such as motors, transformers, generators, controls and instrumentation on operating and non-operating manufacturing lines. With an understanding of Automation, I deal with Human Machine Interface's, Variable Frequency Drives, Servo Drive Systems (Baldor, Lenz, Allen Bradley, and Indramat), Networks (DH+, DH-485, Profibus, Control Net, and Ethernet), and Device Net. - Additional duties include periodic inspection and preventative maintenance of equipment, replacement of wiring, fuses, circuit breakers, coils, switches, adjustment and calibration of equipment, and installation of conduit. - Proficient with Allen Bradley PLC's, Panel Views, Variable Frequency Drives, and Advanced Programming Software as well as other brands. I have worked with other brands of PLC's such as Mitsubishi (FX & Q Series). MILITARY EDUCATION: (Completed in New London, CT, and the Trident Training Facility at NSB Bangor, WA - Basic Electric and Electronics (B-EE) - Basic Submarine College - New London Ct. - Non-Occupational Radiation Worker - Sound Silencing Team Analysis - New London Ct. - Machinist School - Hydraulic Maintenance - Pneumatic Maintenance - Diesel Engine Maintenance - Refrigeration System Maintenance - Trident Sub Auxiliary Technician - Diesel Engine Operation - Trident Atmosphere Support Systems Technician - Gage Calibration - 6L16 Oxygen Electrolytic Generator OP/Maintenance - Administration/Operation Maintenance Management System - Work Center Instructor