Professional Experience
PM Controls
President/Chief Engineer
September 2020 - Present
Founded PM Controls to provide professional automation expertise in Project Management and Controls Engineering
Providing Project Electrical Engineering support throughout the install and commissioning
Creating PLC programs from scratch through commissioning
Debugging and modifying existing PLC program
Creating HMI and SCADA programs and displays
Overseeing and directing Electrical installation
Providing technical expertise
Managing timelines and budgets
Controls Engineer
July 2017 - August 2020
Designed, programmed, debugged, integrated, and commissioned fully automated machines
Created Quality and Leak Testing programs with Labview
Programming experience with ABB, Fanuc, and Adept robots
Programmed Adept robot with complete programming and control through PLC
Programmed first Fanuc SCARA robot in production in US
Integration
Field Service Engineer
May 2016 - July 2017
Set-up communications to and from PLC, wrote PLC programs from scratch using Allen Bradley and Siemens software, installed, commissioned and qualified fully automated assembly lines for major automotive assembly plants
Created HMI programs from scratch utilizing both Allen Bradley and Siemens Software
Travelled internationally in support of Micromatic machines
Proficient in Siemens and Allen Bradley software
Programmed various vision systems
Performed debug and troubleshooting operations
Field Service Engineer - Contract
May 20216 - July 2017
Made multiple system upgrades resulting in increased productivity
Trained in-house personnel to perform troubleshooting and repairs effectively and efficiently
Performed predictive preventative maintenance, identified and repaired potential problems
Performed PLC program changes to increase efficiency
Created, debugged, setup, and installed PLC programs for new equipment
Became on site Lead for ICR operations
Operated and maintained power and lighting circuits, electrical fixtures, motors, generators, controllers, switchboards, voltage and frequency regulators, and other test equipment
Tested for short circuits; rebuilt electrical equipment
Operated standard test and metering equipment, including multimeter, voltmeter, ammeter, ohmmeter, oscilloscope, wattmeter,
Detected and located grounds, open circuits, and short circuits in lighting and power circuits
Examined motors and generators for conditions and needed maintenance
Replaced bearings in generators and motors
Computed resistance, current, voltage, phase angle, and impedance
Electrician/Shift Supervisor
June 2010 - Nov 2014
Troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, repairs
Made automation changes that saved the company $3000/shift in delay time
Created a training program for new hires in the Maintenance Department
Hyperbaric Solutions
President/Owner
June 2010 - Nov 2011
Created and operated a first of its kind staffing service for operation of hyperbaric chambers
Participated in research for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for a viable treatment of Traumatic Brain Injuries and Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome
Compiled research for Congressman supporting a Bill to release funding for HBOT treatment for veterans
Project Manager - Diving Industry
May 2007 - Nov 2011
Led projects on US and International natural gas and petroleum pipelines
Managed pipeline inspection crews ensuring strict adherence to budget, time constraints, environmental policies, client standards, and Department of Transportation and other Federal Regulations and Code.
Bid complex diving projects
Maintained training records and ensure personnel were adequately trained for the tasks at hand
Created a database to track current and prior contracts to ensure continuity in client relations and needs.
Tracked and maintained records
Increased sales and profits by creating new contracts with new clients and re-establishing relationships with former clients
Supervised complex diving operations
Obtained Commercial Diving Supervisor accreditation through the Association of Dive Contractors