Wessel — Controls Engineer

Broad Knowledge of Siemens TIA (v13,v14,v15,v15.1) and WinCC. Broad knowledge of Siemens S7-1500 controller Safe and non-safe Broad knowledge of profinet and profisafe systems Commissioning and programming of various Automated system in various industries

"Working at heights and rope rescue - Presented by Scaff Training School" "(STS), Port Elizabeth South Africa " "Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training (BOSIET), OPITO " "Approved - Presented by Falck Safety Services, UAE " "Medical First Aid (STCW A-VI/4-1) SAMSA approved - Presented by " "Riverport Training Academy " Computer Skills "Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, "ServiceLab (Siemens diagnostic and " "PowerPoint) "Monitoring) " "Totally Integrated Portal Siemens "LOGO! Soft Comfort (Siemens LOGO! " "Siemens Simatic Manager "PLC) " "Wincc Flexible (Siemens HMI) "AutoDesk Inventor 2011/2012 " "Fanuc RoboGuide (PaintPro) "AutoDesk AutoCAD 2012 " "Fanuc PaintWorks (GUI) "Dassault Systèmes CATIA v5R18/9 " " "SolidWorks 2011 " " "Fanuc PaintTool " Areas of Expertise "3D & 2D CAD modelling/drawing. " "Report and presentation writing. " "Kawasaki Robot programming (BodyShop). " "Fanuc Robot Programming (PaintShop). " "Unity PLC programming (Schneider Electric Modicon PLC) " "Siemens PLC & HMI (TIA) " "Control System Design " "PaintShop Automation and Porcess Engineering " Career History "1. "2019 - 2020 (contract) " "Kamtek, Magna International " "1595 Sterilite Dr, Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America 35215 " "Control Systems Engineer " "Responsibilities " "Commissioning and programming of finish line casting plant PLC " "controllers (Siemens TIA) " "Rewriting of existing PLC programs of inefficient cells " "Hardware and Software commissioning of various Profinet & ProfiSafe " "devices " "Provide production support for commissioned lines " "2. "2019 (contract) " "Jendamark " "76a York Rd, Norht End, Port Elizabeth, South Africa 6001 " "Control Systems Engineer " "Responsibilities " "Commissioning and programming of differential gear assembly line PLC " "controllers (Siemens TIA) " "Hardware and Software commissioning of various Profinet & ProfiSafe " "devices " "Commissioning and programming of Fanuc Robot Controllers (R-30iB Plus) " " " ". Achievements " "Successful commissioning of differential gear assembly line for ZF, " "Gainesville, Georgia " "3. "2016 - 2019 (contract) " "Fori Automation " "13231 23 Mile Rd, Selby Township, Greater Detroit Area, United States " "of America 48315 " "Control Systems Engineer " "Responsibilities " "Travelling to and from customer installation sites globally. " "Installation and commissioning/Programming of RGC (rail guided carts) " "line control in assembly production lines (Siemens PLC) " "Installation and commissioning/Programming of AGV (Automatic Guided " "Vehicles) line control in assembly production lines (Siemens PLC) " "Installation and commissioning/Programming of servo press applications " "(Siemens PLC) " "Installation and commissioning/Programming of ABS testing machines " "(Siemens PLC) " "Installation and commissioning/Programming of Atlas Copco Torqueing " "tools (Siemens PLC) " "Installation and Commissioning/Programming of Siemens HMIs " "Providing Production support once installation has been completed. " ". Achievements " "Successful implementation of front and rear axle assembly line at " "Thyssen Krupp, Chattanooga Tennessee. " "Successful implementation of North End AGV system for transport of " "Aluminium Ingots at Logan Aluminum Processing Plant Russellville, " "Kentucky " "4. "2015 - 2016 (Contract) " "Global Automation Technologies/Fanuc America " "3900 Hamlin Road, Auburn Hills, Greater Detroit Area, United States of " "America 48309 " "Paint Process Engineer " "Responsibilities " "Travelling to and from customer installation sites globally. " "Design and implement paint booth systems as per customer layouts using " "PaintPro (Fanuc) simulation. " "Design painting process as per customer request using PaintPro (Fanuc) " "simulation. " "Preform initial mod builds to test Robot processes and improve where " "necessary. " "Travel to customer site and commission mod build system. " "Provide customer support and increase paint quality as per customer " "requirements. " "Complete daily reports and Project documentation. " "FANUC robots " "Achievements " "Successful implementation of interior/exterior paint booth system at " "General Motor, Gravatai Brazil. " "5. "2014 - 2015 " "National Oilwell Varco " "63 Worracker Street, Port Elizabeth, South Africa 6070 " "Field Service Engineer " "Responsibilities " "Travelling to and from on land and offshore installations (rigs, " "drillships, drilling platforms etc.) globally " "Travelling to and from shipyards globally. " "Liaise directly with customer on daily basis. " "Perform installation and commissioning duties on PLC and SCADA Systems." "Perform maintenance duties on PLC and Electrical systems. " "Providing recommendations and bugs fixes on NOV products " "Reporting and debriefing job progress with service manager. " "Siemens PLC " "Achievements " "Successful completion of the NOV offshore training program. " "6. "2014 - 2014 " "CMW Automation " "7 Ardennes Avenue, Port Elizabeth, South Africa 6070 " "Automation Application Engineer " "Responsibilities " "Reporting to the Director. " "Offline Programming of Water Treatment Facility Automation " "Online Commissioning of Water Treatment Plant Automation " "HMI and SCADA design and implementation " "Manage projects from initiation until handed over to client " "Oversee electrical and control system installations " "Shneider PLC " "Achievements " "Successful implementation of Elandsjagt Water Treatment Works Filter " "upgrades control system. " "7. "2013 - 2014 " "Des-ign International " "180 Circular Drive, Port Elizabeth, South Africa 6070 " "ROBOTICS & SIMULATION " "Responsibilities " "Reporting to the Automation Director. " "Programming Kawasaki Robots according to client specification. " "Creating OLP (off line programs) for robots using AS language format. " "Installing and commissioning Kawasaki Robots. " "Testing and optimising production line. " "Reducing cycle time of production line. " "Solving robot cell configuration using simulation packages. " "Creating site documentation as deliverable to client at plant handover." "Kawasaki and KUKA robots " "Achievements " "Successful implementation of underbody production line, Ford Silverton," "Pretoria South Africa. " "Successful implementation of Fiesta production line, Ford Manufacturing" "Thailand, Rayong Thailand. " Career History: Previous Positions "8. "JUNIOR PROJECT / MECHANICAL ENGINEER " " "Process Automation " " "2013 " "9. "PART TIME SENIOR TUTOR " " "Master Maths " " "2008 - 2012 " "10."VACATION WORK STUDENT " " "Jendamark Automation (Pty) Ltd " " "2012 " "11."VOCATIONAL VACATION TRAINEE " " "Mercedes Benz South Africa " " "2010 " "12."RESERVIST CONSTABLE " " "South African Police Service (SAPS) " " "2008 - 2010 " "13."PROMOTER " " "Looks International " " "2005 - 2007 " Key Strengths "Able to work on own initiative, with minimum supervision. " "Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a team environment. " "Able to cope with ambiguity, contradiction, stress and uncertainty. " "Focus on accuracy and attention to detail. " "Excellent communication and presentation skills. " "Good interpersonal skills - works well with others, motivates and " "encourages. " "Able to manage, develop and motivate people; a good teacher / mentor. " "A constructive team member, contributes practically to the success of " "the team. " "Results oriented - focused on productive and high-yield activities. " "Effective judgement and decision-making skills. " References "Available on request. "

"Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University " "B.Eng (Mechatronics) " "*3 Distinctions. (2008)/(2009) " "2007 "

"Victoria Park High School " "Grade 12 (Matric with Merit pass) " "*Certificates for Outstanding Performance in: Afrikaans 1ST Primary " "Language HG, Mathematics HG, Science HG, Accounting HG, Economics HG. " Professional Courses / Training "Siemens Programming Workshop - Presented by John Fernandes. Siemens " "South Africa " "Schneider Electric Circuit breaker and contactors workshop - Presented " "by Schneider Electric South Africa " "FESTO Pneumatics and electro pneumatics - Presented by FESTO (NMMU) " "South Africa "