Mickey Downey
Grand Forks, ND 58203
e-mail: **********@*****.***
I am presently employed with Fusion Automation Inc., of Grand Forks, as a
Journeyman Electrician/Automation Specialist.
It goes without saying that you are looking for the best possible personnel
to staff your organization. I feel I can offer you and your company, the
organizational and motivational skills needed to meet your high degree of
excellence. I have good knowledge of technical practices, more than 19
years experience in automation, technical services, electrical
troubleshooting and plant maintenance fields, as well as 12 years of
management and customer satisfaction experience.
It would be a pleasure to discuss career opportunities with you and I am
available for interviews at your convenience.
Sincerely,
Mickey L. Downey
Mickey Downey
326 N. 51st Street
Grand Forks, ND 58203
Phone: 701-***-****
Employment Experiences
2009 - Present - Journeyman Electrician / Industrial Automation Specialist
Process Control Integrators Inc. / Fusion Automation Inc. 622 S. 15th St.,
Grand Forks, ND 701-***-****
With Process Control Integrators / Fusion Automation, I provide services to
several industries including Agricultural, Air Handling Systems, Food
Processing, Manufacturing, Assembly, Packaging, Material Handling &
Conveying, Machine & Motion Control, Vision Systems, Safety Systems,
Printing Systems, Water & Wastewater Treatment Facilities, and Weighing
Systems with a service area ranging across 3 states.
My goal is to provide customers with maximum up-time by providing prompt
and effective troubleshooting and service solutions.
I have extensive and valuable experience in all levels of industrial
automation controls, communication and programming services. My skills
range from troubleshooting and diagnostic services and repair of existing
machines and controls, through minor to major retrofitting of controls and
equipment, to design and implementation of entire plant control systems,
including programming of logic controllers and HMI/OIT solutions. I work in
a UL Listed Panel Building Shop, specializing in Industrial Control Panels
and MCC's.
I am responsible for all aspects of projects, through all stages including:
- initial site surveys,
- electrical system design and engineering,
- project scope, estimating, and scheduling,
- concept construction drawing packages,
- prototype construction/display and demos,
- equipment and component specification, selection and purchase,
- hands-on control panel building,
- control panel installation and mounting,
- control panel electrical supply and field device connections,
- code and design compliance,
- as built drawings,
- change-orders and revisions,
- technical and operating manual writing and design,
- final implementation, testing and commissioning.
I have direct experience in the latest technologies in industrial control
and automation including Allen Bradley Logix5/500/5000 families of
controllers, Panelviews, Industrial Computers and Rockwell Automation PLC
and Communication software, Allen Bradley and Reliance Industrial hardware,
Siemens software and logic controllers, DirectLogic software and logic
controllers, IDEC Controllers and Smart Relays, Digital and Analog I/O
modules and devices, as well as a wide spectrum of assorted Variable
Frequency Drives and Servo Drives.
I have experience in all aspects of industrial service, including
electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and calibration services on a
wide range of equipment and control systems by various national and
international manufacturers.
I have a mechanical aptitude to satisfy all requirements of the position,
and meet all physical requirements of the job. I have good knowledge of and
adherence to safe working practices and other approved practices and
procedures.
I am capable of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling
activities, and have provided direction and guidance related to job site
activities to technicians, tradespeople and apprentices. I am familiar with
the use and care of electrical measuring instruments, equipment and
apparatus.
I am adept at interpreting complex schematic, wiring, interconnection and
construction drawings, and I am familiar with the National Electrical Code
as well as local bylaws in my state.
2003 - 2009 - Journeyman Electrician / Industrial Automation Specialist
Century Electric Inc., 915 S. 48th St., Grand Forks, ND 701-***-****
At Century Electric, the majority of my duties were contracted to Process
Control Integrators / Fusion Automation Inc. to troubleshoot, install and
service equipment in Industrial Automation. I also performed the regular
duties of a journeyman electrician performing service work and new
construction in residential, commercial and industrial capacities.
My duties were many and varied, including installation, maintenance, repair
and troubleshooting of all electrical and electronic devices.
1999 - 2003 - Maintenance Electrician
RDO Foods Co., 2500 State Mill Road, Grand Forks, ND 701-***-****
As a Maintenance Electrician, my duties were many and varied, including:
- Installation, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of all
electrical and
electronic devices and apparatus including Air Systems, Boiler
Systems, Cooker and Dryer Systems, Lighting, Waste Handling,
Packaging, Communications and Time Keeping Systems and
PLC/DeviceNet/Data Highway Systems.
- Creating and maintaining plant electrical system drawings.
- Minor and major project planning, design and completion under a
Master Electrician.
1992 - 1999 - Journeyman Power Electrician / Electrical Technician.
Manitoba Hydro, 840 Taylor Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba 204-***-****
As an Electrical Technician, I :
- Held a Province of Manitoba Certificate of Qualification as a Journeyman
Power Electrician.
- Held a Manitoba Hydro Electrical Technician Certificate.
- Completed the Manitoba Apprenticeship Program for Power Electricians in
May, 1996 with honors.
- Received the Governor General's highest achievement award from the
Province of Manitoba.
I have training in many aspects of Electrical Utility Maintenance,
including :
- Rural and urban transmission and distribution systems maintaining OCR's,
Oil and Air Break Switches, Oil, Air and SF6 Breakers, Single and 3 Phase
Regulators, Auto Boosters, Transformers, Relays, Metering and Telemetering,
Air Drying Systems and PLC's
- Electrical construction
- High Voltage AD and DC systems
- Four years in hydraulic and thermal generating stations maintaining
Single and Three Phase Generators, Single and Three Phase Motors,
Amplidynes, Solid State Excitation Equipment, DC and AC Motor Controls,
ModIcon, Shark and GE Fanuc PLC's, Oil, Air and SF6 Breakers, Transformers
and Fire Systems
- Full station switching authority
I have been certified in Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Emergency First
Aid, as well as forklift operations, aerial devices (bucket trucks and man-
lifts) up to 48 feet, power boats up to 26 feet and up to 200 HP, and
mobile station cranes.
I was a member of the volunteer Emergency Response Crew for more than one
year, and the local volunteer Fire Department for more than two years. I am
familiar with Manitoba Hydro's Corporate Policies and the IBEW union
contracts and LOU's.
1982-92 General Manager.
Miller's Restaurant And Lounge, 353 Main Street, Stonewall, Manitoba.
As the General Manager of Miller's Restaurant, my duties were many and
varied. I looked after accounts receivable and accounts payable both
manually and on a computer system. I prepared the company payroll along
with all staff scheduling and training programs. I planned, prepared, and
printed the food and beverage menus for both the restaurant and lounge. I
was responsible for inventory maintenance and control as well as the daily
cash-outs and deposits for both the restaurant and lounge. I planned and
prepared all advertising materials and data for radio, newspaper, and
television spots.
1981-82 Delivery Sales Merchandiser.
Beverage Services Limited, 1331 Inkster Boulevard, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Duties included delivery, distribution, and on site merchandising of
products to city and rural locations on a daily basis; handling of cash and
daily deposits; delivery, repair and maintenance of product vending units.
1980-81 Assistant Food And Beverage Manager.
Supreme Racquet Courts, Under contract with Pepper's Restaurant, Winnipeg,
Manitoba.
Although I was hired as a waiter, within three months, I was promoted to
Assistant Food and Beverage Manager. My duties included staff scheduling,
supervision of the restaurant and lounge, inventory control, ensuring
customer satisfaction, and preparing daily cash-outs.
1976-80 Room Service Manager.
CP Hotels, NorthStar Inn, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
I started as a bus-boy in the dining room and after on-the-job training and
classroom seminars, accepted promotions to Dining Room Waiter, and Room
Service Manager. My duties as Room Service Manager included staff
scheduling, inventory in and out controls, supervision and coordination of
three shifts of room service waiters, filing of daily and monthly labor
reports, and preparation of monthly department reports.
Education:
2000-2001 Northwest Technical College
Completed course on:
- Welding for Maintenance
1999-2001 Rockwell Automation Training
Completed courses on:
- SLC 500 Programming Using RSLogix 500
- Advanced SLC 500 Programming with RSLogix 500
- Maintaining and Troubleshooting SLC 500 System Using RSLogix 500
Software
- Maintaining and Troubleshooting a PLC-5 System using RSLogix 5
Software
- Developing Integrated RSView 32 Projects
- Programming PLC-5 Processors Using RSLogix 5 Software
- Advanced Programming PLC-5 Systems Using RSLogix 5 Software
1992 - 1996 Red River Community College, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Manitoba Certificate of Qualification as a Journeyman Power Electrician
Manitoba Hydro Electrical Technician Certificate
1989 Continuing Education, Sturgeon Creek High School, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Basic Bookkeeping and Accounting.
1979-80 University Of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Completed one year of Pre-Veterinary Medicine degree.
1978-79 Oak Park High School, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Graduated with University Entrance.
References and Certificates are available upon request.