Engineer Electrical
Resume:
CHRISTOPHER R. MOSS
Lehigh Acres, Fl. 33971
abnq26@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE: To further advance my engineering career by obtaining a contract position that utilizes my
management abilities, organizational skills, and engineering background.
SUMMARY:
• B.S.E.E + 13 years of controls and automation experience.
• 5+ years of project engineering / management experience. Handled all aspects of the project
including installation, start up, commissioning, validation and final project hand over to the local site.
Interfaced with internal customers, site management, etc., for project implementation.
• 12 years of hands–on PLC, HMI programming experience. Some with VB within RSView.
• 10 years of experience with packaging, machine control, material handling, and bottling
systems.
• 3 years of experience with process systems.
• 3 years of experience in the medical device industry. Familiar with validation techniques.
• Excellent team player. Work well with vendors, contractors and plant personnel.
• Ready to travel extensively 100 % if required.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AUTOMATED DESIGN AND CONTROL (Independent Contractor) (11/03 – Present)
Senior Controls Engineer
Responsibilities included the creation, development, and implementation of multiple PLC/ HMI/
Servo application programs for the installation of manufacturing equipment. Designed electrical
schematics for different packaging, material handling, building material and conveyor systems
ensuring project completion both on time and within budget.
• Supervised $3MM Web Van project from initialization to completion; assisted in project design,
Selected
developed timeline, hired contractors, ordered material, and generated regular reports tracking project
Highlights:
progress to upper level management. Project consisted of conveying system with 200+ conveyors.
• Managed $2MM conveying system for carpet manufacturer. Developed ControlLogix program, RS
View ME and designed electrical schematics allowing for 100+ conveyors using bar code scanners,
which diverted carpet rolls to various unloading stations. Developed Devicenet program for all remote
devices.
• Developed ControlLogix program and RSView S.E. (Distributed) application for Railroad Winch
application. Developed ControlNet and DeviceNet for all remote devices/rack .Converted manual
process which moved railcars hitched together each full of sugar cane and to be dumped on a conveyor,
where the mill processed the sugar cane.
• Developed ControlLogix and RSView M.E HMI program for Pre-Punch Roll Form system.
Converted relay logic control to automated system. Pre-punch system consisted of an old analog servo
indexer which was converted into a digital servo drive (Ultra 3000). Save company $10,000/month in
scrap cost and downtime. Developed Devicenet program for all remote devices.
• Developed SLC-500 and RSView M.E program and designed electrical schematics for $200K
Needle Assembly machine upgrade Converted existing controls using cams for positioning to a vector
control drive with encoder drive with encoder to increase productivity and reduced machine downtime.
• Assisted in development and commissioning of Pick on Fly Robot system, in which robot picks glass
off moving conveyor and stacks it to a rack.
• Designed electrical schematics and assisted in development of ControlLogix and RSView M.E program
for USG Spacer Placement Gantry System. Gantry consisted of 7 axis servo system which placed a
divider between boards enabling fork truck driver easier access for pick-up and eliminating manual
labor. ControlNet and DeviceNet for all remote devices/rack .
• Modified and reprogrammed ControlLogix and RSView M.E. program on a $7 MM case and sorter
conveyor system consisting of 250+ conveyors to increase plant throughput by 12%. Modified PLC and
Devicenet program for barcode reader misreads. Tuned and adjusted parameters on Powerflex drives on
conveyor system, and modified palletizers program to increase efficiency.
• Developed SLC-500 and HMI program for Veneer system. Worked with mechanical engineering staff
to designed a prototype system where sheets of wood after being shaved are transferred to dryer
in order to eliminate manual labor. Hired contractors, ordered material, and maintain electrical budget.
• Worked with mechanical engineering staff for development of prototype glass stacker. Designed
electrical schematics and developed SLC-500 and PanelView programs for 6 axis glass stacker system,
which unloads glass off moving conveyor and stacks it for robot unloading.
TYCO HEALTHCARE (6/00 – 11/03)
Plant Engineer
Responsibilities included the creation, development, and implementation of multiple PLC & HMI
programs of medical manufacturing equipment. Collaborated with other engineering disciplines
to generate cost saving projects that increased production while reducing cost.
Selected • Modified existing PLC program on a $5MM packaging machine for medical manufacturer. Changed
Highlights: existing VFD’s to Servo control drives and modified robot program for better placement of parts.
Increased productivity from 55% to 90%.
• Developed PLC and HMI program and designed electrical schematics for $200K Needle Assembly
machine upgrade. Converted existing controls using cams for positioning to a vector control drive with
encoder to increase productivity and reduced machine downtime.
• Worked with corporate engineering staff to convert Tig welder to Plasma Welder. Redesigned
controls and welding process to save company estimated $20,000/ month in scrap and downtime.
• Analyzed and modified plant programs for new installations to increase efficiency.
BRIDGESTONE/ FIRESTONE CO. (3/99-5/00)
Senior Project Controls Engineer
Created PLC programs and electrical schematics for leading tire industry manufacturer for
for new and existing machinery. Design and development included the control upgrading
of equipment such as extruders, banbury mixers, tire machines and conveyor systems. Directed and
trained maintenance in troubleshooting various types of machine, also coordinated preventive
maintenance in an effort to decrease machine downtime.
• Developed program, electrical schematics, and conduit schedule for $750K tire machine upgrade.
Selected
Highlights: Converted controls from relay logic to PLC (PLC-5/PanelView), thereby increasing troubleshooting
capabilities and reducing production downtime.
• Designed and developed program (PLC-5/PanelView), and electrical schematics for
$500K Bias Cutter modification. Upgrade increased productivity and reduced ergonomic risk
to operators due to control improvements.
• Collaborated in the Project Management of new Calendar Line upgrade (+10M) for existing plant.
Directed all electrical and control installations, including developing timeline, ordering materials,
and supervising contractors. Completed project ahead of schedule facilitating an additional savings in
man-hours and production downtime.
• Upgraded existing conveyor system program by replacing analog to digital drives. Controlled dancer
bars by PI&D control from PLC.
GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER (Kelly Tire) (9/97-3/99)
Controls and Maintenance Engineer
Created and modified PLC programs, designed electrical schematics, and recalculated
short circuit analysis for 1-liner plant power distribution prints. Managed the maintenance team
in troubleshooting various machinery when necessary.
• Developed, modified, and problem solved SLC-500, PLC-5, and ControlLogix programs.
Selected
• Coordinated preventative maintenance program in an effort to decrease the frequency and
Highlights:
amount of machine downtime.
ROCKWELL AUTOMATION (3/94 – 10/96)
Field Service /Controls Engineer
Responsible for all new installation, start-up, maintaining and troubleshooting PLC’s and drives
failure for Industrial systems in a manufacturing enviroment .
• Utilized and acted as a troubleshooter on PLC-5, SLC-500, and Automax in various industries
(packaging, material handling, beverage, steel and chemical).
• Designed, developed, and implemented programs for material handling, food, steel, and packaging
plants. Demonstrated proficiency in starting up/troubleshooting AC & DC drives.
• Analyzed and developed schematics in order to troubleshoot, modify, and improve.
EDUCATION
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, (1995) M.B.A., (1 year complete)
University Of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL Kennasaw StateUniv., Kennesaw, GA
COMPUTER SKILLS (PC/PLC’s/HMI’s)
• AutoCAD 2006 (Electrical) • ControlLogix (RSLogix 5000)
• RSView SE & 32/RSView Machine Edition • SLC-500 (RSLogix 500)
• Visual Basic • PLC-5 (RSLogix 5)
• PanelBuilder32 (PanelView) • GML Commander
• Kuka
ROBOTICS:
AC & DC DRIVES
• PowerFlex Drives • 1336/1305 Drives • Yaskawa V7N, G7 • GV 3000
SERVO DRIVES
• Kinetix Multi-Axis Drive • 1394 Multi-Axis Drive • Ultra 3000
NETWORKS
• Ethernet • DeviceNet • ControlNet • Remote I/O • DH+ • Sercos • Modbus
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
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