Alan — Master Electrician

import os from reportlab.lib.pagesizes import letter from reportlab.platypus import SimpleDocTemplate, Paragraph, Spacer, Table, TableStyle from reportlab.lib.styles import getSampleStyleSheet, ParagraphStyle from reportlab.lib import colors # Create directories os.makedirs('generated' exist_ok=True) pdf_path = "generated/alan_henning_remote_controls_engineer.pdf" # Initialize Document doc = SimpleDocTemplate( pdf_path, pagesize=letter, rightMargin=40, leftMargin=40, topMargin=40, bottomMargin=40, title="Alan Henning - Remote Controls Engineer Resume" ) styles = getSampleStyleSheet() # Custom Styles title_style = ParagraphStyle( 'Name' parent=styles['Heading1'], fontName='Helvetica-Bold' fontSize=24, textColor=colors.HexColor("#1A365D"), alignment=1, spaceAfter=4 ) subtitle_style = ParagraphStyle( 'Subtitle' parent=styles['Normal'], fontName='Helvetica-Bold' fontSize=12, textColor=colors.HexColor("#4A5568"), alignment=1, spaceAfter=15 ) section_heading = ParagraphStyle( 'SectionHeading' parent=styles['Heading2'], fontName='Helvetica-Bold' fontSize=14, textColor=colors.HexColor("#1A365D"), spaceBefore=10, spaceAfter=4 ) body_style = ParagraphStyle( 'Body' parent=styles['Normal'], fontName='Helvetica' fontSize=10, textColor=colors.HexColor("#2D3748"), leading=14, spaceAfter=6 ) bullet_style = ParagraphStyle( 'Bullet' parent=styles['Normal'], fontName='Helvetica' fontSize=10, textColor=colors.HexColor("#2D3748"), leading=14, leftIndent=15, bulletIndent=5, spaceAfter=4 ) story = [] # Header Section story.append(Paragraph("ALAN HENNING" title_style)) story.append(Paragraph("Senior Remote Controls & SCADA Engineer • 1099 Contractor Lyons, KS • •://linkedin.com" subtitle_style)) def add_divider(): t = Table([[""]], colWidths=[532]) t.setStyle(TableStyle([ ('LINEBELOW' (0,0), (-1,-1), 1.5, colors.HexColor("#1A365D")), ('BOTTOMPADDING' (0,0), (-1,-1), 0), ('TOPPADDING' (0,0), (-1,-1), 0), ])) story.append(t) story.append(Spacer(1, 8)) # Profile story.append(Paragraph("PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY" section_heading)) add_divider() summary_text = ( "Results-driven Senior Controls and SCADA Engineer with 10+ years of industrial automation expertise, " "specializing in 100% remote 1099 contract execution. Expert in full-stack architecture design, PLC programming, " "and plant-wide SCADA implementation. Proven track record of developing highly modular, clean, and thoroughly " "simulated control logic over secure corporate VPN networks, minimizing physical on-site commissioning timelines." ) story.append(Paragraph(summary_text, body_style)) story.append(Spacer(1, 5)) # Remote Capabilities story.append(Paragraph("REMOTE WORKSPACE CAPABILITIES" section_heading)) add_divider() story.append(Paragraph("• Infrastructure: High-speed gigabit fiber connection with fully redundant power and networking backups." bullet_style)) story.append(Paragraph("• Engineering Station: High-performance dedicated multi-screen developer workstation optimized for simultaneous multi-platform virtual machines (VMs)." bullet_style)) story.append(Paragraph("• Deployment Model: Expert in utilizing client-provided RDP, secure corporate VPN links, and virtual environments to build, map, and test code cleanly without local software footprint." bullet_style)) story.append(Spacer(1, 5)) # Technical Skills story.append(Paragraph("TECHNICAL EXPERTISE" section_heading)) add_divider() skills_data = [ [Paragraph("PLC Platforms:" body_style), Paragraph("Rockwell Automation (Studio 5000, Logix Designer, RSLogix 500/5000), B&R Automation (Automation Studio, ANSI C, Structured Text), Siemens TIA Portal." body_style)], [Paragraph("SCADA / HMI:" body_style), Paragraph("Inductive Automation Ignition (Perspective, Vision, Jython Scripting, Transaction Groups), FactoryTalk View ME/SE, PanelView interfaces." body_style)], [Paragraph("Networks & Data:" body_style), Paragraph("EtherNet/IP, OPC UA, Modbus TCP, SQL Database Integration, MQTT, Industry 4.0 IoT gateways." body_style)] ] skills_table = Table(skills_data, colWidths=[110, 422]) skills_table.setStyle(TableStyle([ ('VALIGN' (0,0), (-1,-1), 'TOP'), ('BOTTOMPADDING' (0,0), (-1,-1), 4), ('TOPPADDING' (0,0), (-1,-1), 0), ])) story.append(skills_table) story.append(Spacer(1, 5)) # Experience story.append(Paragraph("SELECTED CONTRACT & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE" section_heading)) add_divider() # Role 1 story.append(Paragraph("Senior Automation & SCADA Consultant (Remote 1099 Contractor)" body_style)) story.append(Paragraph("Self-Employed / Automation Integration Services | 2024 – Present" body_style)) story.append(Paragraph("• Rockwell Architecture Design: Engineered complex, modular PLC logic structures within Studio 5000 utilizing reusable Add-On Instructions (AOIs) and User-Defined Data Types (UDTs) for multi-site processing facilities." bullet_style)) story.append(Paragraph("• Ignition SCADA Deployment: Developed high-performance Perspective responsive dashboards, integrating plant floor data directly with SQL databases using transaction groups and customized Jython scripting." bullet_style)) story.append(Paragraph("• B&R Cross-Platform Bridging: Programmed high-speed motion profile sequences in B&R Automation Studio using Structured Text, mapping communication variables flawlessly to master Rockwell processors over EtherNet/IP." bullet_style)) story.append(Paragraph("• Virtual Simulation: Reduced downstream physical commissioning times by up to 40% through strict offline verification, logic emulation, and thorough tag testing via client-secure virtual networks." bullet_style)) story.append(Spacer(1, 6)) # Role 2 story.append(Paragraph("Controls Engineer" body_style)) story.append(Paragraph("Industrial Manufacturing Facility | 2016 – 2024" body_style)) story.append(Paragraph("• Maintained, troubleshot, and optimized continuous-process manufacturing lines utilizing Rockwell ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLCs." bullet_style)) story.append(Paragraph("• Designed plant-wide HMI updates, modernizing outdated legacy interfaces to improve real-time diagnostic visibility for operators." bullet_style)) story.append(Paragraph("• Led internal electrical and panel design revisions, verifying compliance with National Electrical Code (NEC) standards and safety regulations." bullet_style)) story.append(Spacer(1, 5)) # Education story.append(Paragraph("EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS" section_heading)) add_divider() story.append(Paragraph("Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Automation Engineering Technology" body_style)) story.append(Paragraph("Graduated 2016 • Intensive coursework in Advanced PLC Logix, Fluid Power Systems, and Electrical Schematic Design" body_style)) # Build PDF doc.build(story)

​Directed electrical and automation operations for high-voltage systems (2400V 3-phase) and complex process equipment, enforcing strict NFPA 70E and Arc Flash safety standards. ​Executed installation, loop testing, and commissioning for capital projects, including automated packaging, sorting, and weighing systems. ​Collaborated with engineering and operations teams to refine preventive maintenance strategies, utilize CMMS data, and implement root-cause continuous improvement initiatives to minimize downtime. ​Delivered 24/7 technical escalation support to maintain high-uptime operational continuity.

Lead and oversee site-wide electrical and automation operations, ensuring full compliance with NFPA 70E and Arc Flash safety standards across high-voltage (12470V 3-phase) and complex process systems.; Direct capital automation projects and commissioning efforts for automated packaging, sorting, and weighing equipment.; Supervise, mentor, and deploy electrical personnel, controls technicians, and third-party contractors to drive continuous operational uptime and safety compliance.; Analyze CMMS data, identify root-cause failure modes, and optimize preventive maintenance frameworks to minimize unplanned downtime.; Manage 24/7 high-level technical escalation and emergency response for critical plant controls, SCADA networks, and electrical infrastructure.

Supervised field teams, technicians, and contractors during the integration, wiring, and commissioning of custom automated machinery.; Diagnosed and resolved complex AC/DC drive faults, control loops, and PLC/DCS system discrepancies across automated manufacturing processes.; Enforced stringent site safety protocols and conducted hazard assessments to ensure zero-incident project completion.

Configured, programmed, and debugged multi-platform industrial automation systems utilizing Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) and Siemens software.; Monitored SCADA and HMI networks for data integration, sensor calibration, loop checks, and system optimization.; Participated in FAT/SAT testing phases, establishing robust communication infrastructure and cyber asset integrity.

Managed routine and emergency maintenance on plant automation systems, motor controls, and industrial networks.; Interpreted P&IDs, control narratives, and schematics to calibrate precision instrumentation and update alarm databases/I/O lists.; Partnered with senior engineering staff on greenfield automation line installs, leading FAT/SAT commissioning activities.

Managed a 40%+ travel schedule to client manufacturing sites across North America to commission, troubleshoot, and optimize automated continuous extrusion systems.; Served as technical liaison with vendors, engineering partners, and clients, ensuring full adoption of modern control and digital technologies.