Thomas C. Oberbeck
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Engineer with 15 years of expertise in design, programming,
control systems, leading projects and troubleshooting
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
In-depth understanding of control systems, variable frequency drives, networks,
and instrumentation.
Experience in development of technical studies, investigations, designs, and
cost estimates.
Able to provide technical leadership within multidisciplinary team
environments.
Hard worker with strong track record of completing projects on time and within
budget.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Covidien, St.Louis, 2009-Present
MO
Sr. Electrical Engineer
Responsibilities include design, specifications, procurement, construction,
startup, and validation.
Responsible for the engineering design, troubleshooting, implementation, and
maintenance of the plant equipment including classified areas Class 1 Division
1 and Class 1 Division 2 areas
Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of pneumatic controlled and computer
controlled systems
Provide technical documentation, reports, and budget estimates for bids and
proposals.
Ensure compliance with FDA guidelines for validation, Quality Systems
Regulations GMP's (CFR 210, 211 and Part 11), ISPE Good Automated Manufacturing
Practices (GAMP) guidelines.
Present cost, schedule, status, and technical updates to management for all
projects.
Centocor Biologics, 2005 - 2009
St.Louis, MO
Automation Engineer
Responsibilities include design, specifications, procurement, construction,
startup, and validation.
Supervise detailed engineering design by outside engineering consultants
through construction, startup and validation of new custom designed Media skid.
Responsible for the engineering design, troubleshooting, implementation, and
maintenance of the plant equipment including WFI systems, CIP/COP skids, Buffer
Prep system, MECO Stills, RO skid, Washers, Steam Generators, and Autoclaves
Perform batch system programming (AB PLCs with Intellution iFIX and iBatch) of
PLCs and batch programming within S88 model.
Provide technical documentation, reports, and budget estimates for bids and
proposals.
Ensure compliance with FDA guidelines for validation, Quality Systems
Regulations GMP's (CFR 210, 211 and Part 11), ISPE Good Automated Manufacturing
Practices (GAMP) guidelines.
Present cost, schedule, status, and technical updates to management for all
projects.
Serve as Manufacturing Network Administrator
Jacobs Engineering, 2001 - 2005
St.Louis, MO
Systems Integration Engineer
Provided design, cost estimates, programming and project management for
projects.
Lead team of 8 engineers in implementing Intellution iFix with AB ControlLogix
processors in conjunction with Oracle and SQL servers and worked with Project
Manager in establishing and maintaining multimillion-dollar budget.
Served as company representative on construction projects to ensure design
specifications were met.
Developed PLC code for Bioreactors, Buffer Tanks, Valve Ring Assemblies and
Filter Skids according to Functional Specifications
Responsible for on-site work, including construction administration and
electrical engineering consultation.
Implemented AB ControlLogix with Wonderware for PolySonic Wind Tunnel project.
Assisted team of engineers in implementing Delta V system for agricultural
chemical facility.
Automation & 2000 - 2001
Control Concepts,
St.Louis, MO
Controls Engineer
Supervised field installation, completing I/O checkout and programming of
Modicon Quantum 534 PLC's for conveyor lines.
Plant floor experience installing, maintaining, and optimizing client systems.
Project Engineer for project using Modicon 984 processor with Intellution DMACS
HMI/SCADA networked on Modbus Plus and IBM token ring networks.
Dynalogic 1997 - 2000
Engineering,
St.Louis, MO
Control Systems Engineer
Responsible for Electrical Design of Bottle Conveyor and Carton Conveyor
Control Panels using Allen-Bradley Flex I/O and 140 Variable Speed Drives
controlled by DeviceNet.
Supervised field installation. Completed I/O checkout and programming of
Allen-Bradley 5/40E Processor and Supervisor 5/80E Processor via remote I/O for
systems integration
Performed as Lead Engineer for projects involving Engineers from separate
offices to produce turn-key solutions for major beer manufacturer.
Eagle Energy, 1997 - 1997
St.Louis, MO
Project Engineer
Designed, programmed, started up, troubleshot and repaired energy management /
building automation systems in schools, churches, hospitals, corporate office
buildings, etc. using Andover Controls
Coordinated installation and start-up of system with contractors and owner
reps.
Provided software and system training for operators
Designed Energy Management Systems to control air handling units, variable
speed drives, chillers, pumps, boilers, and exhaust fans using Andover Controls
distributed control systems
May Department 1994 - 1997
Stores, St.Louis,
MO
Project Engineer
Responsible for programming, field installation supervision, I/O checkout,
troubleshooting, and startup of EMS systems in department stores across the
country
Implemented energy efficient lighting in stores according to EPA's Green Lights
Program using electronic ballasts with T-8 lamps. Projects included retrofits
as well as new construction.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
SCADA Applications: GE Fanuc Proficy Applications (iFix, iBatch, iHistorian,
Real-Time Information Portal), Wonderware InTouch 7.0,
Emerson Delta V
PLC Applications: Allen-Bradley: PLC-2, PLC-3, PLC-5, SLC 500, ControlLogix
Modicon: 884, 984, Quantum 534 PLC's
Windows Platforms: Windows NT 4.0/XP/2000, Windows Active Directory
Database Oracle, MS SQL Server 2005, MS Access
Applications
Programming Visual Basic, C++
Languages
Networks Ethernet, AB ControlNet, AB DeviceNet, AB Remote I/O, AB
DH+, Modbus, Modbus Plus, Token Ring
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Membership ISA - Instrument Society of America
ISPE - International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineers
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management with focus on Electrical
Engineering
University of Missouri at Rolla (1993)