Michael — Controls Engineer
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35 plus years of experience with Control Systems and Industrial Automation. Michael L, LLC (2012-Present) - Controls Engineering Consultant August 2018 to January 2019: Consulting to RCT Systems, Inc. Completed RA GuardLogix safety system PLC and HMI software design and programming for a US DOD Navy shipboard laser weapons project. March 2017 to June 2018 & May 2015 to July 2016: Consulting to Oceaneering Entertainment Systems. PLC and HMI applications development, testing, startup, and commissioning of GuardLogix safety controllers for autonomous and tracked ride control and vehicle control systems for Six Flags, Universal Studios, Warner Brothers, and others. Also developed Logix5000 based software design standards, documentation, and PLC/HMI applications for a new control system to be used at multiple theme park locations around the world. July 2016 to March 2017: Consulting to NNE at the Xellia Pharmaceutical facility near Cleveland, Ohio. Wrote documentation towards FDA validation such as FDS, SDS, ICDs, and FAT. Designed the programming code and operator interface to control a new drug compounding skid consisting of 28 operational phases using RA Logix5000 PhaseManager. Phase types included Leak Test, CIP, Nitrogen Flush, SIP, Compounding, Product Transfer phases (thru PreFilters, Product Filters, and to Filler), and Post Filling Prep. Sept 2014 to May 2015: Consulting to Dynamis Energy, LLC, Boise, Idaho. Control system design, PLC and HMI applications development, and testing for patent pending Waste to Energy Thermal Oxidizer. March 2015: PLC programming assistance to Westlund Engineering for two servo controlled packaged turkey pick and place lines delivered to Carl Buddig & Co. Illinois. Nov 2013 to Sept 2014: Consulting to ONG Automation Ireland to assist with expansion of Coca-Cola flavor manufacturing facility in Orlando. Controls Engineering & Site Management position including logic creation and debug, SCADA/HMI work, testing, startup, documentation (URS, FDS, FAT, SAT), onsite support during production. Project was 21CFR11 & GAMP compliant and used S88 based phase logic. Wonderware / ArchestrA and Controllogix architecture. Other 2014 / 2015: Consulting to Boston Consulting Group (Germany) related to Food & Beverage Industry Automation, Consulting to McKinsey & Company, Belgium for process automation. Sourced by AlphaSights: London (BCG), Hong Kong (McKinsey & Co.) 2012: Consulting to Dynamis Energy, LLC on Waste to Energy Project (thermal oxidizer). Rockwell Automation (1999-2012) Global Consultant, Sr. Application Eng., Project Engineer, Proposal Lead
Skilled Trades (5)
Many systems designed, hardware and software
approx. 7 years background with HVAC systems. Worked for Siemens Building Technologies for 5 years and completed RA pharma QBMS, etc.
Software Competencies (4)
Professional Competencies (14)
programming hydraulic equipment
Process Control system software design / programming
Applications (13)
Many systems starups and commissioning
Many projects completed while with RA and also independently
Work Experience(22)
Other 2014 / 2015: Consulting to Boston Consulting Group (Germany) related to Food & Beverage Industry Automation, Consulting to McKinsey & Company, Belgium for process automation. Sourced by AlphaSights: London (BCG), Hong Kong (McKinsey & Co.)
2012: Consulting to Dynamis Energy, LLC on Waste to Energy Project (thermal oxidizer). Rockwell Automation (1999-2012) Global Consultant, Sr. Application Eng., Project Engineer, Proposal Lead
August 2018 to January 2019: Consulting to RCT Systems, Inc. Completed RA GuardLogix safety system PLC and HMI software design and programming for a US DOD Navy shipboard laser weapons project
March 2017 to June 2018 & May 2015 to July 2016: Consulting to Oceaneering Entertainment Systems. PLC and HMI applications development, testing, startup, and commissioning of GuardLogix safety controllers for autonomous and tracked ride control and vehicle control systems for Six Flags, Universal Studios, Warner Brothers, and others. Also developed Logix5000 based software design standards, documentation, and PLC/HMI applications for a new control system to be used at multiple theme park locations around the world
July 2016 to March 2017: Consulting to NNE at the Xellia Pharmaceutical facility near Cleveland, Ohio. Wrote documentation towards FDA validation such as FDS, SDS, ICDs, and FAT. Designed the programming code and operator interface to control a new drug compounding skid consisting of 28 operational phases using RA Logix5000 PhaseManager. Phase types included Leak Test, CIP, Nitrogen Flush, SIP, Compounding, Product Transfer phases (thru PreFilters, Product Filters, and to Filler), and Post Filling Prep
March 2015: PLC programming assistance to Westlund Engineering for two servo controlled packaged turkey pick and place lines delivered to Carl Buddig & Co. Illinois
St. Gobain Bottle Plant, Arkansas: PLC and HMI programming for a Bulk Palletizer conveyor & Transfer car application (PLC5/RSView/SLC) - General Mills (Cereal Manufacturing/Packaging), Production line control systems - Northern Natural Gas: Converted gas treatment plant from relay logic to CLogix - General Motors, Moraine: 2 years support during new Body Plant and Assembly Plant startup ($1 Billion project, $90M RA hardware & software). Lead project engineer and OEM consultant during installation and production startup phase of project (responsible for 10 -15 engineers). (CLogix, PLC5, RsView32, PanelView, VFDs) - John Deere Powerhouse Combustion Controls Upgrade, Dubuque: Stoker coal system conversion to RA from Bailey. Controller and HMI programming to control 4 boilers and BOP (75KPPH to 250KPPH) - CLogix - Isuzu/GM, Diesel Engine Plant: Siemens, Omron platforms plant air and water treatment - Behr, Dayton: Automotive condenser test stand - pressure testing logic (CLogix/RSView32) - GSF Energy, Cincinnati: PLC/HMI programming of methane gas recovery system (Modicon/CLogix/RSView32) - Entergy Arkansas Nuclear One Startup Boiler Burner Management System: Oil fired startup boiler BMS at Nuclear Power Plant (CLogix and FactoryTalk View) - Steelcase Powerhouse Combustion System, Michigan: 3 Coal and Natural Gas fired boilers combustion control systems upgrade, programming and startup. (CLogix, FT View) - Advanced Drainage Systems, USA: Plastic extrusion applications re-programming for 10 extrusion machines in the USA to repair OEM code (PLC5/PanelView) - Cargill Dayton: Pulverized Coal CCS, BMS, and Ash Handling System Upgrade: Converted ash handling system from relay logic to CLogix, designed and programmed FactoryTalk View HMI, team member on CCS and BMS programming. - Owens Corning, Arkansas: Converted the insulation manufacturing plant to CLogix from PLC2. - Caterpillar, Indiana: PLC/HMI programming of Diesel Generators Other customers supported: AK Steel, P&G, International Paper, Appleton Paper (packaging/wrappers), Georgia Pacific (Paper Plate Packaging) Additional Background at Rockwell: Application engineering consultant and proposal lead for Rockwell Automation covering North America and Latin America. Responsible for onsite and remote WebEx presentations, consulting, and control system design to industrial facilities managers, distributors, system integrators, plant and corporate engineering, maintenance staff, and operators. Responsible for presenting RA control system solutions for new and retrofit control systems, including system architecture and front-end control system design, latest Rockwell programming standards used for ControlLogix and FactoryTalk View, safety integrity level standards (SIL), NFPA standards. RA principal attendee during customer pre-bid meetings, prepared formal proposals, project costing. Negotiated purchase order and contractual terms and conditions. Two year assignment as RA process industry consultant (one of seven in North America) while providing process automation consulting and training for RA North American process industry customers. Prepared and presented application engineering solutions such as ControlLogix and FactoryTalk View programming standards, and RA and third party hardware and software interface during retrofit projects. Designed and presented seminars for RSTechEd, Automation Fair, and corporate engineering customers. Participated in the design of HMI faceplates and AOI's distributed as part of the RA library. Was a member of RA's Controllogix programming standards group responsible for automation controller code standards
Sept 2014 to May 2015: Consulting to Dynamis Energy, LLC, Boise, Idaho. Control system design, PLC and HMI applications development, and testing for patent pending Waste to Energy Thermal Oxidizer
Nov 2013 to Sept 2014: Consulting to ONG Automation Ireland to assist with expansion of Coca-Cola flavor manufacturing facility in Orlando. Controls Engineering & Site Management position including logic creation and debug, SCADA/HMI work, testing, startup, documentation (URS, FDS, FAT, SAT), onsite support during production. Project was 21CFR11 & GAMP compliant and used S88 based phase logic. Wonderware / ArchestrA and Controllogix architecture
Education / Training / Certificates(4)
Siemens Building Technologies (1994-1999) Project Engineer Controller and HMI application development and commissioning of Building Management Systems including boilers, chillers, air handling units, room pressurization control, process water control, pneumatic systems, power plant programming, pump systems programming, safety and alarm systems programming. Customers supported included Isuzu, GM, P&G, Bank One, pharmaceuticals, hospitals, universities. Product Experience while at Siemens: Siemens products Trane Chillers Bryant Boilers Ingersoll Rand Compressors VFDs Alarm Systems Nucleus HMI Apogee HMI Valve specification Pump Systems Pneumatic Systems Omron PLCs
*Rockwell/Allen Bradley Industrial Controls Training (EIT), 6 months, 40 to 60 hrs per week *Industrial Controls training provided by the US Department of Energy, 1 yr (equiv. 36 cr hrs)
*Siemens Industrial Controls Training (EIT), 4 months, 40 to 60 hrs per week *Omron PLC training at Mozier Fluid Power Inc., 40 hrs *Fluke 9010 machine code programming training *Microfocus XRAY Systems Training provided by Ridge Inc., Atlanta, Georgia
* HVAC Controls Course - 3 months, provided by Trane at Kettering Engineering Center *Steam System Training, 16 hrs *Various Industrial Network Engineering and Mechanical Engineering courses *CPR certified, Hazmat, Confined Space training
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 Michael do?
- Michael is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Where is Michael located?
- Michael is based in St Petersburg, Florida.
- What does Michael specialize in?
- Michael works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Wonderware, Schneider Electric, Fanuc and GE as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Michael's skilled trades: Control System Design, HVAC, Welding, CNC and Instrumentation.
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