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OBJECTIVE
To secure a position that will allow me to utilize my expertise, knowledge and experience in the leadership of system design, programming, integration and training.
EXPERIENCE
SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY (contract position to US STEEL / CAMP-HILL Facility)
McKeesport, PA
10/06 – Present
PLANT PROCESS ENGINEERING MANAGER (IA) / CONTRACT ENGINEER
• Responsible for the management and oversight of various projects to automate the ERW pipe mill.
• Responsible for installation and maintenance of the plant server farm and networking infrastructure.
• Responsible for the definition, design and implementation of multiple projects to improve the overall efficiency and operation of the mill.
• Responsible to ensure adherence to SOX and ISO 9001guidelines and IEEE 12207 software practices as defined and implemented by USS.
• Function as the liaison between Camp-Hill facility management and the US Steel Business Manager.
• Conduct safety audits and meetings with the process control group
THE PROUD COMPANY
Bridgeville, PA (relocated from West Mifflin, PA)
9/01 – 10/06
APPLICATIONS ENGINEER
• Responsible as Application Engineer for the Cognex line of SmartImage Vision Sensors.
• Conducted bi-monthly workshops to introduce customers to the DVT product line.
• Responsible for sales and support of Think-n-Do PC Based control Logic, Citect HMI Software, Locus Wireless modems and other support product lines.
• Conducted training course on the DVT and Citect products for end customers and integrators.
• Design and Develop custom control logic per customer specifications in PLC Ladder, Flowcharts, Visual Basic or other customer specified language.
• Functioned as Network Administrator.
BAYSIDE AUTOMATION, LLC (No longer in business)
Canonsburg, PA
9/00 – 9/01
LEAD CONTROLS ENGINEER
• Responsible for managing the overall electrical and software engineering efforts required to support the manufacturing of a conveyor line system for a major medical device manufacturer.
• Perform manpower and resource assignments.
• Develop project schedules, milestones and priorities.
• Direct involvement in project proposal and specification development efforts.
BELCAN TECHNICAL SERVICES
Pgh, PA
8/99 – 8/00
CONTRACT PROGRAMMER
• Responsible for the design, programming, integration and start-up of polyurethane blending machinery.
FRANK ELECTRIC CORPORATION
York, PA
6/97 – 8/99
VICE-PRESIDENT, SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
• Reported to the corporate president with primary responsibility to ensure engineering projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Responsible for managing engineering department of 7 engineers and support staff. Supported sales and marketing in obtaining new business and evaluation / quoting of potential work. Development of initial schedules and engineering design.
• Provided direction on the design, construction and installation of Industrial Systems including water/wastewater treatment and industrial automation.
CSE AUTOMATION, INCORPORATED
Brodbecks, PA
1/95 – 6/97
CONTRACT INTEGRATION ENGINEER / PRESIDENT
• Responsible for the PLC Logic design, development and integration of a large ($100M+) material-handling project.
• Review system design and layout including electrical specifications related to PLC controls. Designed and developed system specifications for operator consoles and overall system operation.
• Responsible for scheduling and coordinating tasks of multiple integration engineers into construction schedule.
• As company president, I performed all accounting, marketing and business management functions including quoting, proposals and sales.
INTEGRATED AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS, INCORPORATED
Hunt Valley, MD
11/91 – 2/95
INTEGRATION ENGINEER / PARTNER
• Responsible as project manager / engineer for 4 major automation systems. Ensure schedule commitments are met and meet with customer to direct all aspects of the projects.
• Designed and developed vision system applications and robot programs for pick and place applications for the automotive industry.
BECTON DICKINSON DIAGNOSTIC INSTRUMENT SYSTEMS
Towson, MD
11/88 – 11/91
SOFTWARE ENGINEER
WESTINGHOUSE ILSD/TSD
Hanover, MD
5/85 – 10/88
TEST SYSTEMS ENGINEER
PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
I currently serve as the Director of Technical Ministry of my local church where I manage the computer systems and Windows 2003 server network. In addition I provide the technical direction (sound, lighting and video) for the churches three worship services as well as for any special events that occur at the facility.
