Peter A Poirier
Fairhope, AL 36532
Objective Seeking position as Controls PLC technician that will allow me to use my skills while
achieving professional and personal growth.
Skills • Designing electrical controls for production line machinery
• Producing electrical drawings using AutoCadd
• Automating production line machinery using PLCs, HMIs & DeviceNet
• Preparing machine upgrade proposals
• Experience with RSLogix, GE Fanuc and other programming platforms
• Provide technical assistance to troubleshoot problems and propose
solutions to improve production line machines
Training in-house maintenance staff on new systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Maintain current Alabama and Maine master electrician license
Education University of Southern Maine
Completed three years of course study 1980 - 1997
• Majored in Technology
Experience Austal, Training Electrical Technology
2011 – 2013
Developing curriculum and PowerPoint presentations in electrical theory and controls
Developing interactive Online content in electrical theory and controls
Testing new hires, Training and assessing student progress
Austal, Electrical Tech Support
2009– 2011
Providing technical assistance for electrical production
Providing field engineering servies
Poirier Electric & Automation, Design & Programming
1980– 2009
Designing PLC controls to automate existing machines
Preparing CAD drawings and control documentation
Providing technical support to factory Engineers
Commissioning machines
Preparing proposals for machine upgrades
Training plant personnel for proper testing and machine upkeep
Center of Technology, Training
1979 - 1996
Preparing curriculum for electrical, electronics, and PLC programming
Instructing & Testing
Developing course content for local network classroom training