Duane Berntson
Westminster, CO 80003
303-***-**** ********@******.***
CAREER SUMMARY
Senior Controls Engineer in charge of multiple large and medium scale
projects. Proven ability to specify, design, procure, build, program, and
debug PLC and HMI systems. Acted as Project Manager on several critical
projects. Experience with design, installation, and programming of
materalis handling system. Effective team player that works
collaboratively with other employees to achieve measurable and significant
results.
TRACK RECORD OF SUCCESS
. Excelled as metrology technician charged with calibration testing and
adjustment of electrical and pneumatic devices.
. Lead Engineer on Williams Ignacio Fire Rebuild project involving
Honeywell Experion system and Terminal Automation System.
. Designed, programmed, and supervised the electrical installation of the
interim conveyor systems utilized at Houston Intercontinental Airport for
baggage screening and inspection.
. Aided in the installation and programming of multiple can filling lines
at the Coors Brewing Facility in Golden, Colorado.
. Accomplished completion of two bulk container projects for the Los
Angeles Times newspaper totaling over $8M.
. Programmed and implemented GE Fanuc software for large glass products
manufacturing facility, including historian and real time information
portal.
. Modified and tested iFix applications to facilitate dual language and
multiple symbology capabilities.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DBC INC., Westminster, CO 2004 - Present
President / Owner
Analyze, develop, and implement solutions to provide high quality design
and programming for custom control enclosures and systems.
. Provide contract engineering for various customers around the metro area.
. Design and construct custom control panels.
HONEYWELL PROCESS SOLUTIONS, Lakewood, CO 2007 - 2010
Technical Specialist
Served as lead engineer on emergency repair of Williams Field Service
Durango facility and other Experion projects.
. Programmed and implemented DCS Systems, Service and Modifications.
FLEXOVEYOR INDUSTRIES, INC., Denver, CO 2004 - 2005
Controls Engineer
Programmed and debugged Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI systems of palletizer and
materials handling systems.
. Designed and programmed PLC and HMI systems.
. Programmed and setup Fuji robotic palletizer and associated conveyor
systems.
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WESTERN INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTORS, Denver, CO 2000 - 2003
Controls Engineer
Utilized AutoCad and various PLC programming languages to design and
program multiple conveyor control systems.
. Designed, programmed, and implemented electrical control systems for
various industries and situations.
. Performed duties as network administrator.
PROCESS ANALYST INC., Lakewood, CO 2000
Senior Programmer / Analyst
. Designed and programmed PLC and HMI Systems.
MACHINE DESIGN SERVICE / MOTION SYSTEMS, Denver, CO 1987 - 2000
Electrical Engineering Assistant Manager
Implemented multiple standard policies and procedures that increased
production capabilities and streamlined engineering design processes.
. Supervised Electrical Drafting Department.
. Produced and administered department standards.
. Designed and specified electrical equipment for conveying systems.
. Designed and debugged Programmable Logic Controller Code.
. Supervised field service and equipment start-up.
. Supervised programming and startup of large control systems.
. Wrote operation and maintenance manuals and perform training on each
system.
. Acted as field project manager for both systems.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Programming of Allen-Bradley and Other PLC Systems
HMI Programming
AutoCad LT
Familiarity With NEC and UL Standards
MS Office Suite
Six Sigma Green Belt Trained
EDUCATION & SPECIALIZED TRAINING
IT Programming Coursework, University Of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Computer Coursework, Front Range Community College, Westminster, CO
Honeywell Experion PKS Server Engineering and Configuration Training
Course, Phoenix, AZ
Honeywell Experion PKS Control Execution Environment C200, C300, ACE
Training Course, Phoenix, AZ
Naval Nuclear Power School, Orlando, FL