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New Braunfels, Texas, United StatesEMAIL AVAILABLESummaryHighly motivated professional, with exemplary organizational and technical skills. A demonstrated ability in analyzing information to provide accurate and reliable plans and goals. Solid track record of working independently or within a team utilizing highly developed technical skills. Intellectually and competitively equipped to excel in a fast-paced and challenging environment. ExperienceControl Systems LeadAmazon (SAT9 Facility)Jul 2021 - Present (10 months +)Provided support for fulfillment center operations, focusing on maintaining, troubleshooting and modifying material handling controls systems equipment to ensure operational performance of material handling equipment such as conveyors, sorting systems, scanners, cameras, print and apply systems, and SCADA devices and programs. Responsible integration of as-builts for schematics for upgrades of physical designMaintained, Diagnosed and modified software programs for material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, ASI bus, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems.Communicated technical issues and project timelines with building leadership, operations and the maintenance team. Explain production impacts and work closely with operations and engineering to ensure a thorough understanding of impact to systems Monitored MHE metrics and partnered with facilities/operations for system performance. Specific equipment focus on Cognex, Sick, Dematic, Allen Bradley, Cmore, Zebra, CTM, Wynnright, SL2 and SC3 crossbelt sortation systems, Siemens singulator Company Owner/ FounderGruene Pool and Spa Repair LLCDec 2017 - Jan 2022 (3 years 1 month)Founder and Owner of Gruene Pool and Spa Repair LLC BBB A+ accredited, Over 4 stars on Google and Yelp. Creation of pool and spa repair service company. This included but was not limited to, setup of all company communication and protocols to best manage consumer experience, startup and execution of pool and spa repair service company. Establishment of inventory & management system as well as standard operating procedures for the company and all personnel. Implementation of insurance and liability and creation of policies that not only conform but leverage these agreements. Engagement and alignment of regional and nationwide OEMs to create value. This includes, but is not limited to creation of internal training as well as negotiation of agreements. Day to day operation all diagnostics and calls, Bidding and quoting of all contracts and monitoring of Client satisfaction and retention policies in addition overall company enforcement of these. Forecasting and planning strategies in relation to COVID-19, Major weather events (20 year freeze event) as well supply chain challenges.Control Systems Specialist LeadC&W Services (SAT2 Facility)Jun 2016 - Jul 2019 (3 years 2 months)Facility was able to achieve the metric required for the Million Unit Club. Provided support for fulfillment center operations, focusing on maintaining, troubleshooting and modifying material handling controls systems equipment to ensure operational performance of material handling equipment such as conveyors, sorting systems, scanners, cameras, print and apply systems, and SCADA devices and programs. Responsible integration of as-builts for schematics for upgrades of physical designMaintained, diagnosed and modified software programs for material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems. Communicated technical issues and project timelines with building leadership, operations and the maintenance team. Explain production impacts and work closely with operations and engineering to ensure a thorough understanding of impact to systems Monitored MHE metrics and partnered with facilities/operations for system performance. Specific equipment focus on Cognex, Sick, Dematic, Allen Bradley, Cmore, Zebra, CTM, Wynnright, SL2 and SC3 crossbelt sortation systems.Black & VeatchSubstation Electrical Physical Designer L52015 - 2016 (2 years)Performed detailed physical design of medium to extra high voltage utility substations. Typical designs included but were not limited to: One-line diagrams, Physical layouts, Substation equipment selection,Substation general arrangement plans, sections, and elevations, Control building design and details, Cable and conduit plans and details, Ground grid design and details, Lightning protection design and details, Yard lighting design and details,Material lists/BOM, AC and DC systems calculations and sizing. Coordinated designs with other disciplines such as Substation Protection & Control, Structural, and Civil. Participated in quality assurance and quality control programs. Contributed to engineering project scheduling and budget management.Electrical Schematic Protective Relaying & Control Designer L4 ITC/METC Mar 2008 - Apr 2015 (7 years 2 months)Created and modified schematics for protective relaying and control upgrade of physical design. PLS CAD Designer L4, GIST 3 Projects2015 - 2015 (1 year)Creation of Pole models for transmission lines utilizing LIDAR captured field information Creation of Pole models in PLS CADD for transmission lines utilizing LIDAR captured field information. This is information was used by client to present verification of system integrity to NERC Created and modified items including but not limited to: Criteria file, structure loads, structure groups, clearance lines, weather cases, cable tensions/sagging criteria, clearances, feature codes, PLS-POLE, framing, crossarms, embedment, guying, Conductor voltages, conductor autosag, existing poles, existing conductor sags, structure usages, ground/wire clearances, as-built processes Designed transmission and distribution poles utilizing PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE Developed plans, specifications, and cost estimates for the installation, maintenance, repairs, and the expansion of distribution facilitiesPrepared plan and profile sheets, staking sheets, bill of material, and stringing charts. Used provided standards, documentation, and analysis tools to aid in design and create high quality deliverables Electrical Schematic Designer/Quality Assurance Tech L4 Spruce Unit 2 Project Apr 2008 - Apr 2008 (1 month)Verification of deliverables for all coal handling upgrade schematics. Implementation of the drawing in the field (communicating this to contractor and redlining changes when required including fiber connections)Creation of all schematics for the flue gas desulphurization, fabric filter and service water systems as well as assisting with vibration monitoring systemElectrical Schematic Designer/Quality Assurance Tech L4 Allen S. King repower & DCS retrofit project Apr 2007 - Apr 2008 (1 year 1 month)Electrical Schematic Designer and Quality Assurance Technician for the 600 MW Allen S. King repowering & DCS retrofit project. Integrated existing Bailey Infi-90 DCS controls into new Emerson Ovation DCS platform. Work included complete retrofit of DCS, electronics room and main control room, addition of new AQCS and cooling tower, and complete replacement of the bottom half of a B&W cyclone coal fired boiler including all cyclone burners. Communicating changes to an overseas office clearly and correctly (language barrier). Support of an escalated time schedule to meet contract. In 2007 the King project was nominated for the"Power Plant of the Year Award" by Power Magazine. Fountain People, IncLead Panel TechnicianApr 2005 - Jul 2005 (4 months)Interviewing of candidates as well as training of new technicians. Management of inventory and deliverables for UL508A panel shop. Reduced labor and cost by leveraging existing or modifying equipment and processes panel production, layout & construction. Resulted in 25% production in waste. 25% increased production (with same or reduced overheads). Significant reduction near zero field defect rate ( due to implementation of QA standards) Ensured panels were compliant with current UL508A as well as NEC codes. Maintained industry awareness of trends as well as panel construction best practices and procedures. Communicated any print inaccuracies and deviations that may cause time overruns to the Project Manager and/or Shop Supervisor. Additionally remediated or provided responsive and cost effective solutions for issues.Verification of operation (performance of client requested factory acceptance tests) and remediation of issues with electrical/instrument complex control systems. Black & VeatchEngineering Technician/Designer L3 QA for AT&T/Nokia 3G Detroit Area, Logistics for Sprint Nextel Feb 2002 - Apr 2005 (3 years 3 months)Created an QA assurance program which provided details in the expectation and procedure for proper Nokia base station installation as well defining metrics and targets for technicians. Performed Startup and commissioning on various cell sitesEstablishing and maintaining warehouse inventory, utilizing a company-designed inventory system. Procurement of material, and equipment as engagement with vendors to support projects. Utilization of forklifts, scheduling deliveries, verification of manifests, and inspecting incoming equipment from vendors cell sites and configurations for 3G to facilitate business needs Provided support, and assisted in planning for clients during major regional outage events (major electrical event caused an electrical blackout which created a challenge for clients to bring back all sites from a blackout to assist Fire and EMS) Our success provided opportunity for securing future contracts in the New York market.Site Electrical Engineering Tech L3 SCR (selective catalytic reduction) upgrade on Culley Unit 3 Apr 2001 - Apr 2002 (1 year 1 month)Enforced electrical component of the contract for client. Assisted with and created redlines for the home office. Interpreted electrical design for contractors. Remediated time critical design issues onsite designs with other disciplines such as Substation Protection & Control, Structural, and Civil.Coordinated Assisted in startup & commissioning of new equipment. Including but not limited to PLCs(Programmable Logic Controllers) and VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives) DCS (Distributive Control Systems)Completed project on-time with no liquidated damages and no man hours lost (due to injury). Success of this project aided in procurement of contracts for future SCR upgrade projects with the same client. Schematic Technician/Designer 2 Campbell Unit 3 DCS retrofit Aug 2000 - Apr 2001 (9 months)Designed electrical schematics & wiring diagrams between existing panels and equipment & new DCS(distributive control system) for a 820 Megawatt Coal fire plant Electrical Technician/Designer 1 AEC Gantt Combined Cycle Power Plant 2000 - 2001 (2 years)Designed Electrical schematics & wiring diagrams for Mitsubishi steam turbine, & Alstom HRSG (heat recovery steam generator), using proprietary company software. Maintained the P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagram) database for the entire project. Plant was a 2 on 1 combined cycle located in Andalusia, AL. For more info please visit the website (James A. Vann Jr. Power Plant). https://www.gcec.com/about-us/our-cooperative/power-generation/ EducationPeru State CollegeBachelor of Applied Science - BS Business Management 2018 - 2021 (Magna Cum Laude) Blinn CollegePursuit of Bachelor's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering 2014 - 2020 Attended with the anticipation of transferring my credit to a University. Southeast Community College-MilfordAssociates in Applied Science, Electromechanical Technology 1998 - 1999 https://www.southeast.edu/electricalelectromechanical/ Licenses & Certifications (all active)OSHA 10 - US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OSHANFPA 70E - NFPAStandard First Aid, CPR and AED - American Red Cross RAIL license (residential appliance installer) - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation RAIL contractors license (Residential Installers License) - Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationPropane/Natural Gas Installer - Railroad Commission of Texas SkillsMicrosoft Office Electrical Engineering Power Generation Substation Design Project Planning Construction Controls Client engagement Energy Material Handling AS/RS systems Honors & AwardsMagna Cum Laude - Peru State CollegeMay 2021Graduation with honorsDeans List - Peru State College2020Spot Award - C&W servicesJan 2019Given for exemplary customer service above and beyond the tasks associated with current role and adding observed value for our client. (One given, per facility, per quarter) 365 Days No Injuries - C&W servicesFeb 2019Given for 365 day with 0 injuries to Amazon or third party RME teams Million Unit Club - AmazonDec 20161,000,000+ boxes shipped in a 24 hr period. Was done during commissioning. Award only obtained by less than 10 amazon facilities at this time."Power Plant of the Year Award" by Power Magazine. - Power Magazine 2007In 2007 the King project was nominated for the "Power Plant of the Year Award" by Power Magazine. Zero Lost Work Time Award - Black & VeatchSep 2001No lost work time for the Culley unit 3 Selective Catalytic Recovery upgrade |
