Programming of Allen-Bradley, AutomationDirect, TI, Mitsubishi, and Omron PLC’s and MMI units in industrial environments. Implementation of DVT vision systems, MotoMan robots, encoders, resolvers, bar code readers, scales, and analog measuring devices. A-B, Sanyo, and Mitsubishi VFD’s and Servos, Troubleshooting and installation of DeviceNet, RIO, DH+, HP-IB, Serial, Profibus and Ethernet communication networks. Interfacing with robot stations, PC and mainframe based facilities monitoring and job tracking systems. Wonderware InTouch application, HTML and Visual Basic for Applications programming, Control panel design including NEC, UL, Ontario Hydro, and corporate standard specifications. Board level discrete controller design. Electrical distribution and device protection.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Comprehensive training of maintenance and production personnel on equipment operation and safety procedures. Creation of operations manuals and sequence of operations for industrial equipment. Successful pursuit of adds and changes with high customer satisfaction. Implementation of NAFTA regulations, and international customs requirements. Ability to deal with adversarial individuals for successful project resolution. Infectious upbeat attitude and able to work with others.

Glassworking, Phosphor and Mercury Chemistry, Electron Microscope and X-Ray operation, Material Handling, Batching and Mixing Systems, Material selection, Design for manufacturability, Automotive conveyor equipment including power and free, skid, electrified monorail, and AGV systems. Metal processing, painting, and assembly techniques. Transfers, frame turnovers, lifts, articulated blowoffs, and washdown systems. Pnuematic conveying sytems, baghouses, valve positioning equipment, automated welding, water and wastewater treatment sytems. Understanding, troubleshooting, and adjustment of hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical equipment and systems.

Design, programming, and comissioning of electrical controls for industrial processes. Implementation of machine vision and robotics. Improvement of corporate communications. Intrumentation, testing, and analysis of parts and processes.  World Finalist in Quality Improvement Competitions, Management of Multi-million dollar projects. Worked closely with forward thinking engineering group to improve plant quality and profits, Nuclear Safety Officer, Global design with plants in U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico, and the Netherlands. Design for Six-Sigma and Statistical Engineering, Leader of document standardization group, Development of corporate controls standards.  Worked with KSU to improve curriculum and provide job opportunities.

Design of control panels for industrial processes. Programming of plc and display systems, installation supervision, and on-site project management. Alteration and troubleshooting of production equipment. Extensive travel in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Financial management of projects for increased profit margins. Internal and external training. Extensive PC usage.

Installation, Maintenance and repair of professional theatre projectors. Setup and operation of sound reinforcement systems in concert settings. Responsible for equipment acquisition and care. Technical organization of program council events. Computer and software sales and promotion. Kept daily tabs on department needs and sales trends. Usage and upgrades of Macintosh and IBM computers.

EDUCATION:

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology - Kansas State University – 1993
GPA 3.4 while earning 75% of educational expenses. Student member of KSET, SME, SAE, Union Program Council and Tau Alpha Pi engineering honorary.

ACTIVITIES:

Building  engines for high performance fuel-injected cars and motorcycles. Building, testing, and listening to rock and roll on vacuum tube audio amplifiers. Enjoy travel in the U.S. and around the world. Very interested in aviation and history of technology in general. Active in church and family life, Physical Fitness, Acting in Salina Community Theatre, and home improvement.

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