Experience

Nexus Circular

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Electrical and Automation Team Lead

  • Oct 2022 - Present



Polyglass USA, Inc. / Mapei Group

• United States
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Corporate Electrical Project Engineer

  • Jul 2018 - Oct 2022

  • Leads lean manufacturing and continuous improvement projects within the plant operations including production, shipping, receiving, and facilities departments.• Performs design review with Corporate Engineering colleagues for process flow, production layout and material flow to develop high efficiency operations.• Analyzes data and performs analysis on manufacturing time studies including volumetric calculations, density calculations and specific conversions to determine manufacturing capabilities and efficiencies.• Works with chemical processing equipment (dry and wet products) including pumps, blending equipment, mixing equipment, chemical reactors/chemical reaction systems, dense phase systems, augers and packaging equipment (form, fill and seal).• Supports daily plant operations through direction and collaboration with Maintenance Supervision, Maintenance Manager, and Plant Engineering. Provides programming and troubleshooting support as Siemens Step7, TIA Portal, and WonderWare technical expert.• Monitors and analyzes maintenance KPI’s. Implements corrective and preventive actions to improve the reliability and performance of equipment.• Assists in supervision and management of maintenance work orders including CMMS and ensuring work orders are completed on time and within budget.• Develops and implements capital projects to improve safety, correct deficiencies, improve efficiency, increase output, support new products and/or reduce cost. Prepares and solicits bids, awards contracts, and manages projects to completion. Provides monthly reports updating the status of capital projects.• Supervises contractors (design, engineering, labor, construction, etc.) ensuring compliance with bid specifications and compliance.



DuraFiber Technologies

• Chemical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Engineering Manager - Salisbury

  • Oct 2016 - Oct 2017

  ► Directs day to day engineering operations within a fast-paced environment with a concentration on increasing productivity and efficiency levels in addition to leading large-scale projects.► Plays a lead role in supervising complex capital projects which requires a significant ability to manage strict timelines and budgets in addition to ensuring standard operating processes are followed at all times. ► Acts as the Manager of the Process and Manufacturing Technology Group within the facility which includes supervising team members and monitoring performance metrics.

• Electrical & Controls Engineer

  • Aug 2014 - Oct 2016

  ► Oversaw the Process and Manufacturing Technology Group within the facility which required monitoring daily operations, completing preventative maintenance of internal electrical systems, and diffusing escalated operational issues.► Supervised large-scale capital projects throughout all DuraFiber locations, maintained positive rapport with both suppliers and contractors, and consistently ensured that production specifications were obtained.



Lion's Gate Technology, LLC

• Owner/Lead Electrical Controls Engineer

  • May 2014 - Aug 2014

  ► Coordinated logistics related to automation controls which includes identifying client needs, designing systems, and completing programming logistics.► Maintained a significant knowledge of control panel layout/design, PLC logic, and HMI programming in addition to having significant technical system experience.► Proficient in: Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, FactoryTalk, Allen-Bradley PLC-3/PLC-5/SLC500, MicroLogix, PanelViews, Omron C2J PLC’s, NS5 HMI’s, Siemens Step7, and WinCC. ► Coordinated logistics related to automation controls which includes identifying client needs, designing systems, and completing programming logistics.► Maintained a significant knowledge of control panel layout/design, PLC logic, and HMI programming in addition to having significant technical system experience.► Proficient in: Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, FactoryTalk, Allen-Bradley PLC-3/PLC-5/SLC500, MicroLogix, PanelViews, Omron C2J PLC’s, NS5 HMI’s, Siemens Step7, and WinCC.



Komline-Barnes

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Electrical Controls Engineer

  • Jan 2012 - Sep 2013

  ►Played a lead role in managing projects and the design of electrical control schematics which required a high level of technical knowledge and expertise.►Lead the efforts in programming PLC and HMI programs using a variety of technical tools.► Supervised teams of Controls Engineers, Electricians, Millwrights, and Pipe Fitters during the system installation process, supported debugging operations, and diffused escalated operational situations throughout various assembly plants in the United States.



CEC Controls

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Controls Engineer

  • Jul 2004 - Dec 2011

  ► Directed daily technical functions within a manufacturing/production environment which included overseeing technical projects, supervising team members, and leading the installation, commissioning, and debugging of conveyor systems.► Experienced in working with several technical systems which included power and free conveyors, vertical drop lifts, flattops, fork transfers, skillet conveyors, skid conveyors, pallet conveyors, chain-on-edge conveyors, and electrified monorail conveyors. ► Supervised teams of Controls Engineers, Electricians, Millwrights, and Pipe Fitters during the system installation process, supported debugging operations, and diffused escalated operational situations throughout various assembly plants in the United States.► Proficient in: Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, FactoryTalk, Allen-Bradley PLC-3/PLC-5/SLC500, MicroLogix, PanelViews, Omron C2J PLC’s, NS5 HMI’s, Siemens Step7, and WinCC.



General Motors

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Manufacturing Project Engineer

  • Jul 2001 - May 2004

  ► Managed contractual compliance with all vendors associated with assigned projects► Managed the installation of all electrical equipment and components in the General Assembly Building at Shreveport Assembly Plant► Lead the Controls Engineers, Electricians, Millwrights, and Pipe Fitters during the system installation process, supported debugging operations► Approved the design of all electrical drawings and all PLC/HMI programming on my assigned projects ► Managed contractual compliance with all vendors associated with assigned projects► Managed the installation of all electrical equipment and components in the General Assembly Building at Shreveport Assembly Plant► Lead the Controls Engineers, Electricians, Millwrights, and Pipe Fitters during the system installation process, supported debugging operations► Approved the design of all electrical drawings and all PLC/HMI programming on my assigned projects



Automatic Systems, Inc.

• United States
• Automotive
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Contract Project Controls Engineer

  • Jul 1998 - Jul 2001

  Project Controls Engineer at the Ramos Arizpe Assembly Plant directly for GM. Supervised all conveyor systems in the plant providing technical support and training as required.Project Controls Engineer for ASI at the Ramos Arizpe Body and Paint Shops. Supervised installation of Power and Free Conveyors, Towveyors, Flattops, and Fork Transfers, provided PLC-5, SLC500 and PanelView programming, commissioning, debug, and acceleration to rate.Contract Controls Engineer for ASI at the Wilmington Assembly Plant Paint Shop and General Assembly. Provided PLC-5 and PanelView programming, commissioning, debug, and acceleration to rate on Power and Free Conveyors, Fork Transfers, and Drop Sections.



ACCO Systems

• Contract Controls Engineer

  • Feb 1998 - Jul 1998

  Field Controls Engineer for ACCO at the Linden Assembly Plant Paint Shop. Supervised installation and provided PLC-5, PLC-3 and PanelView programming, commissioning, debug, and acceleration to rate on Skid-on-Edge Conveyors, Skid Conveyors, and Automatic Stacking Crane Systems.Field Controls Engineer for ACCO at the Jefferson Assembly Plant Paint Shop. Supervised installation and provided PLC-5, PLC-3 and PanelView programming, commissioning, debug, and acceleration to rate on Skid Conveyors and Automatic Staking Crane Systems.Field Controls Engineer for ACCO at the Pontiac East Assembly Plant Paint Shop and General Assembly. Supervised installation and provided PLC-5, PLC-3 and PanelView programming, commissioning, debug, and acceleration to rate on Power and Free Conveyors, Hydraulic Indexers, and Skid Conveyors.



Phoenix Controls Company

• Controls Engineer

  • Mar 1997 - Feb 1998

  Project Controls Engineer for PCI at the Janesville Assembly Plant Paint and Body Shops. Supervised installation and provided PLC-5 and PanelView programming, commissioning, debug, and acceleration to rate on Skid Conveyors and Vertical Drop Lifts. Project Controls Engineer for PCI at the Janesville Assembly Plant Paint and Body Shops. Supervised installation and provided PLC-5 and PanelView programming, commissioning, debug, and acceleration to rate on Skid Conveyors and Vertical Drop Lifts.



US Navy

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• EM1/SS (Electricians Mate First Class - Nuclear/Submarines)

  • Jul 1984 - Jul 1992

  USS San Juan (SSN-751) USS San Juan (SSN-751)