JAMES PHILLIP PIERCE

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YOUNGSVILLE, NC 27596

Cell Phone 919-***-****

E-mail: acqgto@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS

Experienced in all aspects of electric motor control and protection, including design of industrial 480 volt three phase power systems, and step up step down voltage transformation of the distribution system. Design of automation control circuits, as well as generator and transfer switch operations.

Experienced in complete Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) program logic development for digital and analog process control as well as material handling, primarily but not limited to Allen Bradley 500 and 5000 platforms.

Experienced in the use of various Human Machine Interface (HMI) program development software packages, up to and including Allen Bradley RS View SCADA applications.

Experienced in the specification and use of solid state soft starts, variable frequency drives, process signal transducers, and AC/DC controls.

Experienced in system design, cost estimating, build up, installation, start up, and troubleshooting.

Trained and experienced with AutoCAD Electrical software, National Instruments development software, and UL508A panel design compliance.

Experienced in project management from bidding to complete execution of projects

Currently hold an Unlimited Electrical Contractor's License in the state of North Carolina.

WORK HISTORY

September 2013 – June 2015–BW Design Group, Raleigh N.C.

Automation Engineer. In this role, I am part of a team responsible for designing and commissioning conveyor and packaging equipment for the various industrial processes. These projects go to industries such as food and beverage, chemical and, and pharmaceutical.

February 2013 - September 2013 – Pierce Electric & Controls, Youngsville, NC

I worked for myself as contractor for City of Oxford & City of Franklinton waste water treatment plants as well as contract High Voltage Motor controls troubleshooter for the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences in Durham NC.

February 2012 - February 2013 – Contractor for Aerotek, Salem Va.

Controls Engineer

General Electric Controls and Power Electronics Division

Member of a team responsible for Turbine control systems upgrades and retrofits. This group handles hardware specification, controller software and HMI program upgrades for delivery to power generation plants worldwide.

April 2001 - February 2012 – Industrial Microwave Systems, Morrisville NC

System Control Engineer

Responsibilities include design and oversight of construction for Microwave Applicator Control Systems.

Design and building of high power microwave generators. Performed start up and debugging of new systems. Troubleshooting and repair of existing microwave generator and control systems. Developed help menus and screens with information for operator comfort and ease of maintenance.

March 1999 - April 2001 - Cott USA, Wilson, NC

Electrical Controls Specialist

Primary responsibility was plant system evaluation and process improvement for maximum production output. Responsible for key role in planning for new material handling equipment and conveyor system installations, assuring electrical code compliance, and seamless integration with existing production equipment. Setup one master reference for speed of existing bottle line conveyor equipment as well as packaging machinery which doubled production output. Corrected existing programming errors in overhead conveyor systems which greatly improved safety for personnel and eliminated product loss and damage.

February 1998 - March 1999 - Inserv Inc., Fuquay Varina, NC

Superintendent - Controls and Instrumentation

Duties included supervision industrial three phase 480 volt power distribution, control, and instrumentation upgrade projects ranging from automation and general electrical construction, to system start up and debugging.

1978 - 1998 -Industrial Technology Group, Rocky Mt., NC

Electrical Construction Supervisor / Estimator

This division handled specialty construction projects, focusing on three phase power and control circuitry redesign and installation. This team operated in many industrial fields ranging from heavy industrial chip milling and conveyance as well as other wood and fiber products, pharmaceutical manufacturing, packaging, and wastewater treatment equipment. Responsibilities of this position included cost estimation, control panel layout, development of control schematics, planning and general supervision for the installation and startup of equipment. Utilized careful task planning to insure planned work was performed within allotted time and budget.

EDUCATION

Graduated from Plymouth High School in 1975

Attended Louisburg College in Louisburg, NC 1975-1977

Attended Guilford Technical Institute in Greensboro, NC in 1982 under the IBEW Apprenticeship Program

Attended Beaufort Community College in Washington, NC 1983-1985

Electrical Installation and Maintenance

Attended Martin Community College in Williamston, NC 1985-1986

Electrical Installation and Maintenance

Kennedy Western University, 2003 -2005

BS in Electrical Engineering

REFERENCES

John Willoughby, Electrical Engineer Jonathan Manning, IMS Mfg

Cary NC 27512 Pittsboro NC 27312

Phone 919-***-**** Phone 919-***-****

Robert Vanhorn Jim Burbage, IMS Field Srv Engineer

Clayton NC, 27520 Fuquay Varina NC 27526

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