Rick — Control Systems Technician

2018-present Control Systems Technician: Wonderful Citrus., Delano, California - Proficient in programming and troubleshooting of all Allen Bradly software (RSlogix 500, 5000, Factory Talk ME) and controls. - Maintain and updated Wonderware (SCADA) software in the design of HMI interface with Allen Bradly PLCs - Maintain and updated of Historian SQL data base - Responsible for trouble shooting all aspects of electrical controls for two separate citrus sorting facilities

2013-2018 PLC Programmer: Ventura Coastal LLC., Tipton, California - Assisting in design and implementation of electrical controls for 2 large juice processing facilities. - Proficient in programming and troubleshooting of all Allen Bradly software (RSlogix 5, 500, 5000, Factory Talk SE/ME and RSView32) and controls. - Maintain and updated Wonderware (SCADA) software in the design of HMI interface with Allen Bradly PLCs - Maintain and updated of Historian SQL data base and Dream Report software - Responsible for trouble shooting all aspects of electrical controls for two separate juice extracting facilities

2009-2013 Controls Engineer: Cold Storage Technologies., Fresno, California - Assisting in design and implementation of electrical controls for large ammonia based refrigeration facilities. - Proficient in programming and trouble shooting of all Teletrol software (Point manager, Sample Manager, MCP,ect..) and controls. - Implemented the use of Indusoft (SCADA) software in the design of HMI interface with Teletrol or B&R PLC software. - Responsible for trouble shooting all aspects of electrical controls for several large ammonia refrigeration facilities

2008-2009 Controls Engineer: Serpa Packaging Solutions., Visalia, California - Design and implemented electrical controls of food and pharmaceutical carton packaging equipment with speeds of up to150 cartons a minute. - Networking of all machine controls with the use of Allen Bradley PLC, remote I/O, panel view and servo motion with the use of Bosch Rexroths Indramat Servo. - Control panel layout and electrical design with the use of Auto CAD Electrical. - Responsible for all electrical control aspects of each machine from correct current rating, UL safety devices and parts purchasing to insure a safe and low cost machine

1997-2002, 2003-2008 Electronic / Line Engineer: Netafim Irrigation Inc., Fresno, California - Installation and troubleshooter of Siemens S7 PLC and Omron CQM, 200H PLC controls. - Networking of all computer and PLC control machines with the use of Citect Software which increased machine efficiency and ease of operation by operators. - Maintenance of plastic irrigation tubing extrusion lines through the use of MainScape Software. - Installation of 6 Nextrom high-speed plastic extrusion lines ($12million Capital), completed within budget and on schedule, doubling Netafim's production capacity. - Scheduling 8 production lines using Microsoft software to bring Netafim to a "just-in-time" production thus reducing inventory costs. - Work with production team to increase productivity and reduce downtime bringing Netafim Irrigation Inc. from a $45 million company to a $69 million company. - Management of line setup group in a 7 day a week / 24 hour environment. - Project leader in new machine installations requiring travel to Europe and Israel for new machine inspection and training

1994-1997 Electronic Engineer: Pirelli Armstrong Tire Corporation, Hanford California - Installation and troubleshooter of Allen Bradley 5/40, 5/20 PLC controls in tire manufacturing machines. - Repair and installation of tire manufacturing machines which includes extruders, milling and high pressured tire curing machines. - Designed and improved efficiency on tire manufacturing machines which resulted in a 12% increase in production. - Electrical/Electronic Engineer supporting all shifts and areas of manufacturing