-SME for controls environment and network-Upgrades PLCs and SCADA firmware/software across the plant multiple times-Lead full-plant controls system upgrade including server and network design, dozens of different software versions and installation, migration, and implementation while keeping production running-Created and implemented training material for maintenance technicians-Co-lead full recontrol of waste water treatment plant-Responsible for automation documentation for the site-Strong process knowledge of brewing, packaging, and utilities/HVAC with many projects in each area-Cross-site support and project implementation

I edit existing and create new HMI screens in WinCC, and using ArchestrA graphics in a managed InTouch application; troubleshoot and create new PLC code primarily in Siemens Step7, but also in RS Logix; troubleshoot electrical issues and design solutions to them; support and use an IBA data collection server; and support our plant's networks at a manufacturing plant producing automotive aluminum.

-Responsible for the general safety and comfort of my floor of 60+ students. -Handling other's daily problems such as stress, homesickness, and study techniques/time management. -Often have to react efficiently and effectively to emergency and high stress situations. -Organizing campus-wide programs that affect hundreds of students.

-Created test fixtures for resistive temperature device testing and high-potential testing- resulting in tens of thousands of dollars in savings annually
--Assisted my design team in maintaining on-time-delivery of custom cabinets

-Mounted Human Machine Interface (HMI) on customer demo cabinet displaying GE controls solutions’ hardware and software. Configured HW and SW to run accurate gas turbine simulation with graphic interface-Supported team on multiple gas turbine controls retrofit projects, including HMI upgrades, new controls hardware, and added functionality of power plants-Gained intimate understanding of GE gas and steam turbines

Support for proposal preparation of Instrumentation and Plant Control and Emissions Monitoring Systems, support for Project Engineering proposal work including engineering and customer interface responsiveness. -Controls Engineer support for at least 5 major proposals. Assigned as responsible engineer for review of customer specifications, configuration analysis, and evaluation. Took on role of Assistant Project Engineer on at least one proposal and assisted in pulling an extended scope proposal together for a 650MW power plant.

Provided support to thermal indirect sourcing team-including E-auctions, buying, report generatio, and supplier maintenance. Reference Plant #1 -Set up and ran dozens of E-auctions for the team. Helped achieve $1.8M savings on $25M worth of volume