Johnny — Controls Engineer

2016 to 2017 INTRALOX LLC- Savage, Md. Controls Engineer - Review proposals for accuracy - Work with Order Engineer and Mechanical Engineer on Navisworks 3D constructions for device location and control Control Panel. - - Own the electrical portion of Intralox solutions from concept engineering through customer implementation. - Design control systems in support of conveying applications where specific features of conveyor equipment are enhanced (enabled) by electronic controls. - Independently write, implement, document and debug software for controls systems including field devices such as photoeyes, shaft encoders, barcode scanners, solenoids, scales, etc - Independently design in CAD electrical control panel layouts, bills of materials and schematics - Execute budgeting, estimating and pricing of control systems per project or proposal scope. - Manage procurement of electrical and control components for control systems. - Oversee value engineering of design, components and materials. - Manage and direct on-site (in-plant) installation and commissioning of control systems in conjunction with equipment installations or leads project commissioning and troubleshooting of field installations - Create documentation and training materials for all potential users including but not limited to Intralox engineers, customers, suppliers, and subcontractors. - Provide remote and on-site (in-plant) troubleshooting of control systems. - Complete assigned projects to quality standards, on time, and within budget. - Interface with a global team of like-minded professionals

2015 to 2016 MITSUBITSHI - Baltimore, Md. System Automation Engineer (Contract) - Design PLC and Controls for High speed packaging equipment to customer specs. - Work with supporting OEM's to enhance machine performance. - Travel to customer site for programming start-ups and retrofits. - Worked with Auto-CAD to make changes to EWD's. - Reviewed and submit quotes for electrical hardware and software

2014 to 2015 PHD Technologies - Laurel Md. Controls Automation Engineer (Contract) - Provided 24 hour PLC and Controls support to production needs. - Made program changes to Automation equipment. - Troubleshooting manufacturing and packaging equipment

2010 to 2013 JCC Industrial Controls & Consulting - Baltimore, Maryland Independent Consultant (Coca-Cola) - Optimizing system designs, maintenance and operations processes; satisfying all safety concerns; and participating in short and long range planning perspective with respect to instrumentation, controls, and equipment. - Equipment plant lay out in Visio to outline each piece equipment communication protocol. Served as project manager for shutdown and equipment retrofits. - Plant floor troubleshooting with E&I Techs - Retained by Coca-Cola to train and assist Electrical& Instrumentation Techs on troubleshooting consist of classroom lecture in the areas of Instrumentation, Electrical timing and control devices, Understanding and applying PLC's in electrical controls, Understanding 3phase power and plant distribution, Understanding electrical diagrams and control circuits, AC/DC control circuits. - Assist management with implementing Lockout/Tagout, Arc Flash programs and hiring process for E&I Techs. - Participate in cross functional process improvement teams to drive plant performance through improved processes and system performance

2009 to 2011 JCC Industrial Controls & Consulting - Baltimore, Maryland Independent Consultant (Viox) - Retained by Viox to train employees on troubleshooting electrical and DDC systems in a facility environment. - Instruct and lecture on single and 3 phase systems. How to use test equipment and reading electrical diagrams. How to perform preventative maintenance and routine inspections

2007 to 2009 Beverage Capital - Baltimore, Maryland PLC Programmer - Up-graded and installed PLCs and OIT for beverage line for filler, capper and conveyor system. - Installed Engineering Station to Network to Monitor Plant PLC's for future reference and central location for Ladder Logic changes. - Implemented preventive maintenance program for high-speed packaging equipment. - Provided hardware and software application support assistance to Techs and operations. - Utilize technical materials such as equipment manuals, MSDS, safety materials, system drawings, Process and Instrument Diagrams (P&ID's), schematics, and blue prints to troubleshoot and maintain systems. Manage multiple tasks, assign priorities appropriately, and follow through to completion. - Train and oversee electrical maintenance personnel. - Assigned and prepared I&E Techs on capital projects and daily production high-speed packaging issues to minimize down-time. - Assist Techs with coding PLC for cleaning in process (CIP) system

2004 to 2007 Severn Trent Services - Torrance, California PLC Programmer / Field Controls Engineer - Earned a reputation for expertise in complex Electrical PLC/HMI coding, troubleshooting and problem solving on Process Controls. - Coding PLC's and Touch screens to customer specs for safe drinking water. - Served as Site Manager for Electrical and Mechanical installations for Capital projects. - Integrated plant systems, set-up dosing instruments, commissioning and system testing. - Solve problems, troubleshoot complicated process control systems, apply root cause failure techniques, to anticipate changes, and react to avoid disruptions. - Perform system start-ups and operational checkouts on systems including configuration, wiring and calibration. - Develop thorough working knowledge of quality monitoring system architecture and provide single point of contact for trouble-shooting problems involving data generated between instrumentation and downstream quality data systems