Cole A. Swanson
**** ******* *****, ********, ***** 77505
(C) 713-***-**** . ***********@*********.***
I am an energetic self-motivated, responsible individual seeking a long
term career with a successful company as a Controls and Instrument System
Professional utilizing my education, excellent technical skills and
experiences.
Education:
San Jacinto Junior College 2005 - 2008
General studies including classes in the Instrument Technology
program
University of Houston Downtown 2008 - 2011
B.S. in Engineering Technology - Controls and Instrumentation
(CIET)
GPA 3.0
Graduation - August 2011
Performance Milestones:
V Headed a multi-million dollar project providing terminal and
junction boxes to a refinery being built overseas. Worked with both
the customer and other partners to reduce design and construction
issues while greatly improving lead time.
V Successfully managed a project to provide multiple process control
systems for a shale gas project. Assisted customer in resolving
company proprietary programming issues with new system during FAT
and pre-commissioning.
V Designed and constructed a conveyor control system for a polymer
pipe coating customer. Project included multiple motors equipped
with VFD's driven by a remote console control.
V 2 years SAP experience
V TWIC current
Relevant Experience:
Eaton Crouse-Hinds Business
May 2013 - Present
Applications Engineer
V Full time applications engineer in a manufacturing facility
responsible for working with outside sales, distribution centers,
and OEM's to complete projects from start to finish by utilizing
expert knowledge and experience.
V Responsible for project management with roles in reviewing
specifications, project design, estimating, order entry, BOM and
router entry, customer service, shop coordination and construction.
V Provide expert guidance in industrial equipment including explosion-
proof motor starters, power distribution/ lighting panels, circuit
breaker/disconnect panels, terminal/control panels, junction boxes,
and other control equipment.
McAps Incorporated May 2011 - May 2013
Application and Sales Engineer
V Full time sales and applications engineer responsible for educating
both engineering firms and direct customers with our reliable
technical solutions to both new process designs and problem
resolution.
V Provide expert guidance in PLC's, Industrial PC's, HMI/SCADA
systems, electric motors and VFD's, instrument panel
design/construction as well as basic instrumentation and process
control products.
V Responsible for project management with roles in reviewing
specifications, system design, estimating, parts
procurement/delivery, shop coordination and construction,
informational and operating manuals, installation, pre-
commissioning and start-up assistance, with continuous focus on
customer requirements and satisfaction.
San Jacinto Junior College and University of Houston Downtown
V Hands on experience with instrumentation design, calibration,
programming, maintenance, and production testing including basic
electronics, analyzers, transmitters, microprocessor applications,
data communication, automation, process control, and robotics.
V Excellent in circuit building and analysis for many types of
electrical and programmable devices
Other Work Experience:
City Line Cycles August 2008 - May 2011
Parts Manager
V Full time parts manager responsible for routine office transactions
including merchandise and parts management as well as customer
service
V Handle phone inquires in areas of merchandise and service pricing
V Provide expert guidance relating to motorcycle maintenance and
service requirements, repairs, custom parts and performance
upgrades
V Responsible for managing daily office management including banking
and business expense transactions
Academy Sports and Outdoors October 2007 - August 20
Sales Associate
V Sales associate in the firearm, fishing, hunting and camping
department
V Trained and approved by the F.B.I. to document and approve firearm
transactions
V Provided customers with over 15 years of fishing, hunting, golf and
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