Michael R. Murphy *******.*************@*****.***
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507
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Education
1st Associates Degree: Electronics - American River College - 1982
2nd Associates Degree: Electronics and Instrumentation Technology -
Yavapai College - 2010 Honors
Field Experience
. Product Service Representative
Tested and installed electronic instrumentation in various industrial
settings including power plants, water treatment facilities, refineries,
mills, and maritime applications with Bently Nevada (GE) and ABB systems.
Installations included calibration, field wiring, and power. Experience
programming various machine parameters into DCS and PLC. Trained plant
personnel and co-workers in the use of various test equipment and products.
MCC and arc-flash trained. Full face SCBA respirator trained. Able to
work from schematics, drawings, and verbal instructions.
. Test Technician
Using bed-of-nails and automated test equipment, breadboards, and
engineering prototypes, tested, troubleshoot and repair/replace defective
parts. Prepared and submitted data that would include: component
tolerances and specifications, test setups, equipment used, test point data
(phase relationships, current, voltage, etc.). Test results were
documented in a format that was based on empirical observations, providing
engineering with the data necessary to assess a design, prior to a
prototype release or going into production
. Electrical
Installation and maintenance of: 480/240Vac 3? motors, contactors,
disconnects up to 7200Vac substations.
Test Equipment and Tools used:
Oscilloscope Function Generator Conduit Bending Forklift
Multimeters: Signal Tracer Welding (stick&wire feed)
Digital Power Supplies Hydrometer
Analog Torque Wrenches 60' Bucket Truck
IR Temperature Sensor
Various pneumatic and electric power tools (saws, drills, hammers, sanders,
grinders, etc)
Certifications
HVAC EPA 608 Universal Certification Exp: Current
AZ Grade I Water Treatment Plant Operator #18643 Exp: 31-Aug-2013
AZ Grade I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator #18644 Exp: 31-Aug-2013
FCC Amateur Radio License KC7TUV Exp: 31-Dec 2012
Technical Training Specialist
Using Microsoft Office based computer programs, developed presentations,
training guides, testing materials, and administered training seminars to
sales staff, engineers, and various customers. These groups ranged in size
with the largest group being approximately 85 individuals. Courses ranged
in duration from day to one week and the lectures included the use of
PowerPoint presentations, handouts, class exercises, and proctoring tests.
Lab sessions were preceded with instructor led guided practice sessions in
a formal classroom environment.
Project Estimator
Developed and presented technical specifications and budgetary proposals to
management and customers using PowerPoint presentations, visual aids,
handouts, and equipment demonstrations.
Test Supervisor
Responsible for the scheduling and coordination of inter-department
workflow and cross-training
Prepared and monitored budget and daily/weekly/monthly and annual reports
Prepared and administered performance evaluations and disciplinary action
as necessary.
Computer skills
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, digital photography
Employment History:
-Freeport McMoRan Copper and Gold August 2008 - present
-PureWafer - February 2008 - August 2008
-Arizona State Parks - May 2007 - Nov 2007
-Nevada State Parks - Jan 2003 - May 2007
-Self Employed - Home Remodeling - 2001 - 2003
-ABB - Cleveland, OH 2000 - 2001
-GE -Bently Nevada; Minden, NV 1982 - 2000
Military
United States Navy; Radioman 1st Class; Honorable Discharge - DD214
Secret Clearance
Driving Record
No Violations - Drivers License Exp: 09/04/2014
Additional Skills and Accomplishments:
Homeowner
. Full kitchen remodel with first time dishwasher; refinish cabinets,
removed linoleum and replaced floor with ceramic tile.
. Septic to sewer conversion
. Two Bathroom additions, and one remodel including cabinets, bath &
shower, tile, toilet
. Plumbing to accommodate electric to gas water heater conversion, shop
addition including site excavation, concrete calculations, asphalt
shingle, and felt roofing, framing and siding, electrical installation
including GFI circuits.
. Sheetrock installation, taping, texturing, priming, and painting.
. Painting and staining of interior and exterior walls, ceilings, doors,
trip and molding including surface preparation using scrapers, wire
brushes and selecting appropriate primers and paints. Methods of
application include brush and compressor spray.
Volunteer organizations and projects
. Bureau of Land Management Archeologists and the Nevada Heritage Site
Stewards.
Monitoring Native American Rock Art and archeological sites
. Lincoln County Trails Coalition
Building hiking and equestrian trails
. State Park Solar and Habitability Upgrade