Darel Stevens

Scada Engineer at Rappahannock Electric Cooperative
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Dumfries, Virginia, United States, US

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Experience

    • Utilities
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Scada Engineer
      • Sep 2020 - Present

      United States

    • United States
    • Utilities
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • SCADA Technologist
      • Dec 2018 - Sep 2020

      Alexandria, Virginia • Allen Bradley PLC SLC5, PLC 5000 and SLC500 trained • RS Logics and LINX communication program trained. • Assess and troubleshooting PLC Hardware devices. • Utilize SCADA communication protocols to ensure proper information transfer. • Apply SCADA principles to troubleshoot issues with associated equipment in field. • Review, modify and edit SCADA programming to ensure proper functionality and suited operational execution. • Analyze Input/Output documentation with… Show more • Allen Bradley PLC SLC5, PLC 5000 and SLC500 trained • RS Logics and LINX communication program trained. • Assess and troubleshooting PLC Hardware devices. • Utilize SCADA communication protocols to ensure proper information transfer. • Apply SCADA principles to troubleshoot issues with associated equipment in field. • Review, modify and edit SCADA programming to ensure proper functionality and suited operational execution. • Analyze Input/Output documentation with correlating devices to warrant proper installation and operation of devices interfacing with PLC's as well associated programming. • Performs installation, maintenance, modification, and repair of electro-mechanical, electronic and electrical instrumentation, and control systems in water and wastewater treatment facilities • Performs scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, or repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems • Tests faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems • Exceptionally proficient in reading blueprints, schematics, manuals, or other specifications to determine installation procedures • Tracks equipment operational status, inventory and quality assurance records in hardcopy and using the equipment status database Repairs and performs emergency and routine field servicing of all process controls and instrumentation

    • Electrical / Instrumentation & Controls Supervisor
      • Nov 2013 - Dec 2018

      Alexandria, Virginia •Responsible for providing management support and guidance to the solids process by overseeing projects of Control Systems Technicians, Maintenance Technicians and Process Technicians •Serve as technical expert and works to ensure that the organization’s use of technology support its business goals. •Lead new initiatives from concept through successful execution and ensures high-quality, timely delivery of key milestones •Develops and implements plans facilitating improvements and… Show more •Responsible for providing management support and guidance to the solids process by overseeing projects of Control Systems Technicians, Maintenance Technicians and Process Technicians •Serve as technical expert and works to ensure that the organization’s use of technology support its business goals. •Lead new initiatives from concept through successful execution and ensures high-quality, timely delivery of key milestones •Develops and implements plans facilitating improvements and alterations to the most complex technical equipment instruments or software •Oversees and performs development work and conduct research by application of established experimental and empirical methods and techniques, interpret results and select or recommend approaches to design problem solutions •Coordinates efforts with other workers involved in installing or maintaining equipment or components •Facilitates Alexandria Sanitation Authority concept of operations, ensuring alignment with current processes and policies •Train end users in the use of systems, applications, equipment, and software •Provides support and guidance to the solids process by facilitating projects of Control Systems Technicians, Maintenance Technicians and Process Technicians •Performs record keeping, maintain logs and documentation of performance •Develops and devises improvements and alterations to the most complex technical equipment instruments or software •Oversees and performs development work and conduct research by application of established experimental and empirical methods and techniques, interpret results and select or recommend approaches to design problem solutions •Coordinates efforts with other workers involved in installing or maintaining equipment or components •Disbursement of daily work activities to members of the team in order to have work addressed and completed promptly •Prioritize the work load and maintenance of critical equipment by team •Manage operations/activities of 10 team members

    • Control System Technician
      • Mar 2006 - Nov 2013

      -Allen Bradley PLC SLC5 and SLC500 trained -PLC troubleshooting -RS Logics and LINX communcation program trained -Auma Actuating Valve trained -Variable Frequency Drives -Comprehending Fundamentals of Simplex Fire Alarm Systems and circuitry -Aide in the testing of Simplex fire alarm systems to insure proper functionality of smoke, heat, and duct detectors, flow and tamper. switches, as well as NAC panel circuits. -Variable Frequency Drives -Thermal… Show more -Allen Bradley PLC SLC5 and SLC500 trained -PLC troubleshooting -RS Logics and LINX communcation program trained -Auma Actuating Valve trained -Variable Frequency Drives -Comprehending Fundamentals of Simplex Fire Alarm Systems and circuitry -Aide in the testing of Simplex fire alarm systems to insure proper functionality of smoke, heat, and duct detectors, flow and tamper. switches, as well as NAC panel circuits. -Variable Frequency Drives -Thermal Imaging (Infraspection Level II Certified) -Overhead crane inspection -Motor wiring -Gas detection calibration (fixed and portable) -Circuit installation and troubleshooting -Electronics Troubleshooting -Uninterruptable Power Source troubleshooting -Schematic Diagnosis -Power Monitoring devices -4-20 Milliamp circuit troubleshooting -Pressure meter calibration -4 Years completed Electrician Apprentice training -Journeyman Electrician License -Power tools and safety practices -Flow meter set up and calibration

    • United States
    • Financial Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Fraud Specialist
      • Oct 2004 - Mar 2006

      Navigation of various computer systems -MS Word, Excel -Investigative solutions - Data entry, customers information with extensive follow-up of client cases -Sending and Receiving Fraud Affidavits'

    • Deputy Sheriff
      • Sep 2003 - Aug 2004

      D.C.J.S. training -Monitored the safety and security of the facility and the public -Supervised the custody, control and accountability of the inmates. -Document inmates daily activities in the log book -Management of inmate activities and safety in an control environment -Enforced local and state mandated laws display excellent interpersonal and communication skills in … Show more D.C.J.S. training -Monitored the safety and security of the facility and the public -Supervised the custody, control and accountability of the inmates. -Document inmates daily activities in the log book -Management of inmate activities and safety in an control environment -Enforced local and state mandated laws display excellent interpersonal and communication skills in adverse situations dealing with various ethnicities Show less

    • United States
    • Telecommunications
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Sales and Service Technician
      • Apr 2002 - Mar 2003

      -Perform numerous technical tasks in a timely fashion. -Acquire numerous trouble shooting skills in a complicated cable network. -Deliver prompt and sufficient service to customers. -Use various trouble shooting equipment such as signal meters, RSVP's etc -Also became familiar with the process in which cable is distributed throughout nodes into taps which is then distributed to individual homes. - Use knowledge of frequencies, and technology in… Show more -Perform numerous technical tasks in a timely fashion. -Acquire numerous trouble shooting skills in a complicated cable network. -Deliver prompt and sufficient service to customers. -Use various trouble shooting equipment such as signal meters, RSVP's etc -Also became familiar with the process in which cable is distributed throughout nodes into taps which is then distributed to individual homes. - Use knowledge of frequencies, and technology in order to meet the specs, and needs of customers. Show less

    • Field Service Technician
      • Dec 2000 - Apr 2002

      Troubleshoot as well as assist in the installation, maintenance, and calibration of electronics, such as PLC's, electronic counter, and electronic sensors, etc -Troubleshoot various flow metering systems operations -Calibrate various meters, chart recorders,etc. -Troubleshoot circuits and boards -Accompany in the production, and configuration of sophisticated Telematry System, consisting of IO module,modems,antenna's, radio's, etc. -Verify… Show more Troubleshoot as well as assist in the installation, maintenance, and calibration of electronics, such as PLC's, electronic counter, and electronic sensors, etc -Troubleshoot various flow metering systems operations -Calibrate various meters, chart recorders,etc. -Troubleshoot circuits and boards -Accompany in the production, and configuration of sophisticated Telematry System, consisting of IO module,modems,antenna's, radio's, etc. -Verify the proper operation of close-loop flow systems at Reagan National Airport. -Maintain adequate operation of security entrances for Tickets.com for the Secret Service (DC), as well as GEICO Show less

    • Electronics Specialist
      • Sep 2000 - Dec 2000

      Give specialist advice to any consumer of our establishment -Keep accurate count of all inventory -Become familiar with various electronic components

Education

  • Strayer University
    Master of Science - MS, Management Information Systems, General
    2015 - 2017
  • ECPI University
    Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electronics Engineering Technology
    2012 - 2013
  • 5/2010 Adult Education Services Vocational Journeyman Electrician
    Electrician
    2006 - 2010
  • Germanna Community College
    Associate Degree, Electrical Engineering Technology
    1998 - 2001
  • J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

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