Senior Controls Engineer / Bulk Value Stream Recipe Owner (API):Actively I work as a subject matter expert of the control system used to manufacture Zemaira, the medication used to treat Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. I participate in various change controls and process improvement initiatives, to develop plans to enhance our current control system and equipment architecture. I am skilled in programming and configuring Allen Bradley PLCs, FactoryTalk View SCADA, Simatic PCS7/WinCC, Modicon PLCs, GE iFIX SCADA, Powerflex and ABB VFDs, and more. I have a strong commitment to driving process design improvements through collaborative efforts with a cross-functional team; incorporating expertise from EHS, Quality Assurance, Operations, Utilities, and various Engineering disciplinesControls Engineer Support:Provided plantwide support for the Fractionation, Bulk, Fill/Finish, Packaging, and Utilities operations at CSL Behring in Kankakee. In this role I was responsible for improving control system processes along with troubleshooting a diverse selection of manufacturing equipment, to provide direct support to Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, and Maintenance personnel.

Delivered comprehensive plant electrical and controls support for the Melt Shop, ensuring seamless operations in the production of steel. I supported the local power distribution system used to power the Electric Arc Furnace, and performed changes to the local control system. Additionally, I executed preventive maintenance and electrical troubleshooting on a variety of equipment, including AC & DC motors, VFDs, motor starters, peripherals, switchgears, and transformers ranging from 120V to 13.8 kV.

Created specialized education plans and managed a small team of instructors to meet the needs of our students.

I was hired as a computer analyst with Ace Hardware's End-User Services team. Here I optimized my skills with Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager and Active Directory.