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Control Engineer Systems

Location:
La Crosse, WI
Posted:
May 10, 2024

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Lance Hagen

Sparta, WI. *****

1-608-***-****

ad5mbz@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Versatile and knowledgeable self-starter with over 25 years of experience improving manufacturing processes in various roles and industries seeks opportunities in the engineering or management career.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Excellent oral and written communication keeps unity of the team and improves outcomes

Leadership & project management skills to insure quality systems are delivered on time and in budget

Ability to design and commission electrical panels, systems and products for plant service and control

Create & interpret electrical diagrams, process diagrams, wiring diagrams along with Bill of Materials.

Experience researching, evaluating and planning engineering projects for plant system improvements

Understands and utilizes NFPA 70 & 70e, OSHA, MSHA codes and regulations for public safety

Provide risk assessment and lean manufacturing principles to new and legacy process systems.

Effectively utilize TPM (total productive maintenance) principles including RCA, 5S, OEE tracking

Strong analytical skills to problem solve and troubleshoot issues, derive root causes, determine action

Electrical and mechanical testing & commissioning of machines, processes to insure quality and ROI

Proficient PLC software programming languages include Ladder, FBD, SFC & ST.

Efficient machine programming languages include Python, C++

Proficient applications include MicroSoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Maximo Asset Management

Efficient applications include Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), MS Projects

Proficient in PLC Software Programming, Development and Testing

Proficient in SCADA & HMI Software Programming, Development and Testing

Efficient use and troubleshooting of communication protocols; Ethernet/IP, OPC, DeviceLogix, Profibus

RELEVANT WORK HISTORY

2018 to

Corporate Control Engineer SmartSand, 29499 Hwy 12, Tomah, WI. 54660 715-***-****

2024

Oversee all day-to-day development and programming of HMI, and PLC control for multiple mining facilities located in Wisconsin and Illinois.

Responsible for managing multiple projects simultaneously while insuring deadlines and outcomes.

Development, implementation and commissioning of new process control systems & machines.

Develop, maintain and update diagrams for new & existing electrical projects to NFP70 & 79.

Identify design specifications of state of the art electrical control systems and apply the technology

Develop & utilize HMI historian to provide data analytics essential for maintenance and production.

Oversee software transition of Wonderware Intouch 2014 to Wonderware for System Platform 2017

Designed & installed sand dryer control to reduce emissions, save energy and improve performance

Awarded yearly personal performance bonus 4 of the 5 years working for Smartsand

2013 to

Electrical Supervisor/Control Eng US Silica, 2500 IBand Avenue, Sparta, WI. 54656 301-***-****

2018

Analyze plant processes, design and implement control solutions

Program, test, and implement PLC, SCADA & HMI programming.

Development, maintenance, and PM of electrical installations in accordance with MSHA and NFP70

Provide technical support to operations and technical troubleshooting to maintenance

Designed sand dryer control application saving company more than $250,000 per year in energy costs

Recipient of numerous spotlight awards for performance excellence

2004 to

Electrical Maintenance Supervisor, Grede Foundries, 700 Ash Street, Reedsburg, WI 53959-2134

2008

Responsible for the supervision, safety, training, and delegating of electrical maintenance team

Inspecting work to ensure it is in accordance to company standards, electrical codes as they apply

Troubleshooting major system & machine failures to determine root cause and risk assessment

Implement TPM fundamentals such as RCA, OEE Tracking, Planned Maintenance, 5S

Lowered electrical downtime from 3.5% to 2% increasing dept. throughput $3,600/wk

Received promotion from mechanical supervisor to electrical supervisor

Created training for new employees that significantly reduced downtime due to inexperience

2003 to

2004

Project Manager, International Malting Company, 3830 W. Grant St. Milwaukee, WI 53215

Develop projects, setting tasks and establishing milestones to adhere to project goals and deadlines

Manage risks to minimize sudden challenges effecting outcomes of capital projects

Coordinate the necessary resources needed to ensure availability, allocation and team function

Maintain relations with vendors while being liaison between managers, supervisors and stakeholders

Conduct regular meetings to insure clarity costs, changes, requirements and timelines

Manage and commission the completion of a 20 million dollar automation upgrade

Developed and instituted PM Program for this 20 million dollar upgrade

Discovered several faulty designs during upgrade, proposed & instituted long term solutions.

2000

Control Engineer, RC Foundry, 1000 Foundry Drive, Richland Center, WI. 54655

1988

Managed design & installation of all electrical power distribution systems and networks for automation of machines, processes, & systems in accordance to NFPA 70 and 70e.

Program, test, and implement PLC, SCADA & HMI programming enhancing operation & safety

Design and schedule projects for new electrical services, integrated systems, machines and processes

Conceptualize design, layout Bill of Material, and Design panel in accordance to NFPA 70 and 70e code.

Creating, maintaining and updating all electrical documentation and diagrams for new and existing system, processes and machines that include one line diagrams, schematics, ladder & wiring layout.

Integrated new and legacy machines, processes and systems with PLC, HMI & Robotic control

Identify state of the art electrical control systems and apply the technology

Utilized PLC programming to reduce costs & improve throughput. Reduced downtime by 30% to less than 5% over a 1 year period following its installation.

Received multiple bonuses and raises for innovation and management of project installations

Research and designed first of its kind robotic (ABB, Kuka, Reis) application for removing flash on castings using hydro abrasive water jet technology.

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Engineering Assistant (heavy manufacturing ) Grede Foundries, Reedsburg, WI

Maintenance Supervisor (light industrial foam product manufacturer) No-Sag Products, Goshen, IN

Electrician (industrial & commercial) L&M Electric, Goshen, IN

Electrician (industrial & commercial) M-Line Products, Nappanee, IN

Electrician / Electrical Systems Repairman, Reserve, Dubuque IA. / Guard, Prairie Du Chien, WI.

EDUCATION

ELECTRICIAN / ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS REPAIRMAN, Army Reserve/ National Guard, Fort Leonard, MO

ELECTRO-MECHANICAL ASSOCIATES, Southwest Technical College, Fennimore WI.

SUPERVISORY MANAGEMENT, Southwest Technical College, Fennimore WI.

Professional References

(Additional upon request)

Dale Nguyen, Chief Wonderware Application Engineer, GS PlantOptics, Brookfield, WI

1-608-***-**** ad5mbz@r.postjobfree.com

Diane Huoy, Corporate IT Supervisor, Smartsand, WI.

1-608-***-**** ad5mbz@r.postjobfree.com

Troy Anderson, Operation Manager Maintenance Superintendent, US Silica Plant, Sparta, WI

1-608-***-****

Ali Valizadeh, Engineering Manager, Controlsoft Highland Heights, OH

1-330-***-**** ad5mbz@r.postjobfree.com



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