Joshua — DCS Programmer
Joshua
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January 2015 - Present Bid, design, and oversee implementation of control systems. Whether it is oversight of an older building management system, migration of an old DCS, or designing a complete Plant wide control scheme automation is what I do. Development of automation products for prototyping or complete revamping of electrical schematics of a facility, process instrumentation setup and calibration, and even repair of printed circuit boards. Solazyme, Inc. PLC/DCS Programmer
January 2013 - December 2014 (2 years) Program Allen-Bradley PLC's, HMI's, and FactoryTalk Historian PI server over a distributed controls network to support programming issues, create new I/O points, and improve efficiency. Program and troubleshoot a Yokogawa DCS, then migrated the entire system to an Allen-Bradley platform. Designed and oversaw the installation of a "Resilient Ethernet Protocol" Rep Ring Ethernet/IP topology for a robust network that will always find a path for data transmission over the network in case of a port or connection failure. Managed an aging Siemens/Landys&Gyr building management system. Design, red line, and change electrical prints for facility, OEM skids, and new electrical controls systems. Support engineering capital projects to ensure that electrical and control schemes fit company standard. Support maintenance with high level electrical problems and instrumentation setup and calibration. Flexitech PLC Programmer/Process Engineer
November 2011 - January 2013 (1 year 3 months) Establish the goal of making a product platform by working with vendors to build effective assembly machinery on time and in budget. Manage all facets of setting up a new cell on the plant floor so that it is ready to run production. Hold machine builder vendors to the standard machine build requirements. Test and runoff equipment at vendor facilities to ensure flawless production by debugging and testing. Program Allen-Bradley and Omron PLC's, and various HMI's to improve the operating efficiency of existing equipment based on collaborative efforts from Kaizen activity. Act as a high level support for maintenance staff with troubleshooting issues, camera systems, barcode readers and networked label printers. Advanced Technology Services CNC Maintenance Technician II
May 2010 - November 2011 (1 year 7 months) * Analyze ladder logic and other machine software to solve problems on computer numerically controlled machines * Add value to the company and for the customer by continuously improving processes performed by myself and other technicians * Strive to find the root cause of repetitive problems to cut down on time wasted troubleshooting every time they occur in an effort to save the customer time and money Morton Machining, LLC CNC Maintenance Technician
February 2006 - May 2010 (4 years 4 months) * Maintain and repair computer numerically controlled machines * Organize and run an effective preventative maintenance program to curb any unnecessary downtime from machine failures * Research and learn new procedures to boost performance and facilitate timely completion of tasks * Troubleshoot and resolve problems with complex programmable logic controls US Army Power Generation Equipment Technician
July 1999 - November 2004 (5 years 5 months) Recognized for exceeding professional standards * Led a squad of eight soldiers * Supervised and performed maintenance of power equipment
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Joshua do?
- Joshua is a DCS Programmer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Where is Joshua located?
- Joshua is based in Dunlap, Illinois.
- What does Joshua specialize in?
- Joshua works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Omron, YOKOGAWA, SCADA, Microsoft as a DCS Programmer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
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