Engineer Electrical

SUMMARY

Nine years of electrical engineering experience maintaining, repairing, and

operating Ground Support Structures (GSS) systems in a complex environment.

Strong analytical, troubleshooting and repair experience of systems,

structures and equipment that result in meeting even tight operational

deadlines. Operate and maintain Allen Bradley Programmable Logic Controls

(PLC). Supervise and coach a team of technicians, handling complex problem

analysis, making decisive decisions on key issues. Proficiently use wide

range of test equipment. Ensure strict compliance with NASA, safety and

quality standards and practices. Work effectively in a diverse, team

environment with multi-disciplined internal and external customers. Train

and mentor new hires and serve as technical advisor to Field Technicians.

Passed Homeland security background check.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNITED SPACE ALLIANCE, KSC, FL

2002 - Present

System Engineer III

Operated and maintained complex electrical/mechanical PLC systems that

supports shuttle launch and shuttle operations at the launch pad.

. Troubleshot the OWP system to determine the root cause of failure for

the PLC devicenet compact I/O block and limit switches, which resulted

in repairing the system and preventing future anomalies.

. Prevented a project delay by proficiently using company drawings and

manufacture's manuals to perform repairs to the Orbiter Weather

Protection (OWP).

. Operated and maintained Compact Logix PLCs that controlled QTY 8 DC 15

hp motors and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) on a redundant system

that displayed data feedback to a panelview Human Machine Interface

(HMI).

. Collaborated with Design Engineering on the modifications to the HMI

electrical controls for various GSS systems, generating more detailed

feedback while reducing troubleshooting time.

. Instructed Electrical Technicians on proper repair and maintenance

procedure to ensure compliance with NASA requirements and OSHA and

NFPA standards.

. Served as Acting Manager for 34-person team during Manager's absence,

ensuring smooth, ongoing departmental operations. Prioritized,

assigned and monitored team assignments.

. Supervised and provided technical guidance for up to 6 Field

Technicians during troubleshooting resolving complex technical issues,

which expedited repairs and ensured system or equipment's proper

functionality.

. Mentored 3 electrical engineering co-ops for 6 terms to train them on

USA systems, procedures and safety/quality standards, which resulted

in job offers.

. Met mission critical milestones during launch operations while working

closely with mechanical engineers.

. Directly contributed to achievement of launch schedule by ensuring

understanding and clear communication with management, NASA, and co-

workers on the status of systems.

. Received individual and team recognition by NASA for meeting

contractual commitments by supporting space shuttle operations safely

and meeting major milestones.

. Contributing member of 6-person Lean Six Sigma team that conducted a

project, which analyzed and recommended improvements to the process of

obtaining waste water measurements that would reduce man hours by

approximately 45 minutes and provide real-time data feedback.

. Ability to work off shift nights and weekends in order to support

space shuttle launch operations.

. Complied with company budgetary guidelines when purchasing parts and

materials to repair, maintain and improve electromechanical systems.

. Verified proper installation of equipment by performing operational

checks on systems after completing modifications.

. Created a safe work environment when in close proximity to

multimillion dollar flight hardware to protect both personnel and

property.

. Created standardized procedures, using Maximo, for electrical lockout

tagout for various systems, which resulted in a reduction of 1 hour of

engineering time per work order.

. Contributing employee to company ISO 9001 certification.

THE BOEING COMPANY, KSC, FL

2001 - 2002

Engineer/Scientist I

Worked with GE Series 90-70 Programmable Logic Controllers to design Human

Machine Interface (HMI). Redesigned the electrical system on Ground Support

Equipment (GSE) for space station hardware using electrical schematics.

EDUCATION

B.S., Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering, Florida A&M

University, Tallahassee, FL

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

. Allen Bradley PLC

. RS Logix 5000

. Control Logix

. Compact Logix

. Flex Logix

. PLC5

. Ladder Logic

. Controlnet

. Devicenet

. Ethernet

. C++ Programming

. Microsoft Office Suite 2007

. National Electric Code (NEC)

. OSHA Chapter 29 Part 192

. Microstation CAD

. Pro-Engineer CAD

. Solumina

. Maximo

. AdobeReader

. Peoplesoft

. iPRACA (Problem Reporting & Corrective Action)

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