Dusty — Controls Engineer
Dusty
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Programming Skills (1)
About Me
• 25 years experience in the workforce
• Ability to direct complex projects from concept to fully operational status
• Strong leadership skills
• Organized, highly motivated, and detail-directed problem solver
• Ability to work with others as either the lead man or as a staff worker
• Need no supervision to get the work done safely and efficiently
Skills
• Instrumentation (10+ years)
• Electrical (10+ years)
• Pump mechanical (10+ years)
• TIG (5 years)
• PLC's (10+ years)
• Controlling Experience
• ISO 9001
• Calibration
• CGMP
• Distributed Control Systems
• Manufacturing
• Sensors
• Computer Networking
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Drafting
• Blueprint Reading
• Computer literacy
• Mechanical knowledge
• Laboratory experience
• Technical support
• CMMS
• Supervising experience
• Maintenance
• Continuous improvement
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Will Work
Work Experience(7)
Birmingham, AL ISO 9001 calibration program supervisor at pharma GMP facility. Wonderware and Allen-Bradley RS Logix 5000 programmer
Maintenance • Capitol project development Instrumentation experience on Honeywell DCS TDC 3000, 4-20ma hart communication, endress hauser mass flow, dp cells, pressure transmitters, temp transmitters • PHA team, GMP transmitter calibrations. 480v motor controls • Allen Bradley drive programming
E-Coat Maintenance and Paint Technician during start up process • Seat rail assembly technician • Final assembly technician for Ford and Volkswagen seats • On process improvement team for Ford seat division
MSHA compliant electrical shop • Allen Bradley PLCs • Coal stacking and Limestone clay staking equipment • Power Flex drive systems • Medium Voltage controllers • 4160V Switchgear and Capacitor banks
Provided Electrical/Electronic support to the Research department • Automation development team • Siemens, Allen Bradley, G&L 409 and 900 PLC • ABB and Fanuc robot test and development • 120W Class 4 Rofin laser repair and laser Cad software experience • National Instruments programming and development • Setting up Variable Frequency Drives and troubleshooting and repair • Computer networking and wireless sensors • Cognex Vision recognition systems.
Birmingham Terminal - In charge of Maintenance personnel and Capitol Projects for product line improvements • O.H.S.A Compliancy Team for the Southeast • Troubleshot electrical controls on Plant processing lines • Helped in the development of the first Robotic Arm in the Cement packing industry • 2300V Electrical troubleshooting on Switchgear and motor controls related to the systems • Troubleshooting, repair and rebuilds of 75HP Rotary Screw variable frequency drive air compressor, 100 HP Rand Rotary Screw Compressors for shop air systems development in maintenance preventative program that increased production by 30%. • Troubleshoot, and repair in Rotary Vane Air Compressors for high volume pump systems • Experience in troubleshooting, repair and also rebuilding Fuller Kenyon High Volume screw pumps • Troubleshooting and repair and rebuilding of dust collection systems and took care of the E.P.A standards for dust collection system • JD Edwards, Ariba, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Great Plains Software
Supported Squadron in maintenance to achieve a 98% mission completion rate while maintaining the shops safety program • Maintained sensitive aircraft both preventative and unscheduled • Maintenance supervisor in the aviation electricians shop • Aircraft launch and recovery supervisor and training officer • Corrosion control officer • Preventative maintenance program shop coordinator • Troubleshot and repair complex electrical circuits • Installed and tested Electronic Systems for Naval Research • Honorable discharge
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 Dusty do?
- Dusty is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Where is Dusty located?
- Dusty is based in Adamsville, Alabama.
- What does Dusty specialize in?
- Dusty works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Is Dusty available for work?
- Availability unknown. Dusty has not marked it recently.
- How do I connect with or hire Dusty?
- Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Dusty can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.



