Engineer
Resume:
KariN..Opland
Edmonds, WA. ***26
H: 425-***-****
W: 425-***-****
C: 425-***-****
****@*****.***
Posted: 5/5/2012
Statistical Information:
Computer ProgrammigUS-Authorized to work in the US
Preferred:
Full-Time
Salary: 50to65
Will Relocate
Location:
WA
Experience: 25 Years
Status: Employee
Available: 07/02/12
Desired Occupation: Building Systems EngineerKari N. Opland
8304 184th St. S.W., Edmonds, WA 98026 425-***-**** (H) - 425-***-**** (M)
To continue to work in the Energy Management Field, providing service, comfort and saving
energy.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
* Control System Hardware Design * Sequence of Operations * Programming
HVAC
Control Systems design, panel drawings, submittals, installation, start-up,
troubleshooting, repair/replacement, upgrades, and maintenance. Worked with hardware and
software of: Control Pak (block programming), Delta Control systems (Line programming and
graphics), Control Systems International, (block programming), Steafa, Johnson Controls,
Siemens (PPCL and graphics), installation, startup, commissioning, graphics, and customer
training.
ttention to detail * Excellent Work Ethic
Siemens Industry, Inc. Building Technologies Division, Issaquah, WA Feb 11PresentSpecialist Systems II
Completed commissioning for numerous projects, Hospitals, Seattle Schools, etc
Designed and programmed Touch Screens for 16 Operating Rooms at 2 Hospitals
Programmed Lighting Controls and added trends for the Denny/Chief Sealth Project
Revised and created numerous graphics for various projects
Passed over 15 Siemens Systems, Products and Procedure classes in Classrooms and on-
line
.
C & C Building Automation Co. Inc S. San Francisco, CA Feb 10Nov 10Commissioning Technician II
Completed commissioning for over 350 Andover Control system installations (Andover)
Successfully responded to and completed service calls for Novar and Andover systems
Trouble shot programming for lights and HVAC controls (Andover)
Johnson Controls Bothel, WA March 09September 09System Designer I
Completed training and applied knowledge learned about the Metasys control system to
jobs.
Engineered submittals for one large and two small jobs per RFP using the Johnson
Controls System.
Revised sequences, damper lists, points lists, etc for As Builds. (Visio)
Started up and did programming for AHU s and VAV s at two schools and an Arts Center
building.
Building Control Systems Inc. Lynnwood, WA Sept 06Feb 09System Specialist
Completed new graphics, (over 250) for a large project lasting 1 year and 8 months.
Started-up, programmed, made graphics, and provided training for the Seattle Light Rail
Administration Building and train service building.
Completed as-built drawings and made other software related changes in the
documentation (O & M).
Customer service calls taken and completed for HVAC and Access Control Systems.
ACS Controls Sacramento, CA March 02 Aug 06
HVAC Controls Tech
Successfully provided all Controls Preventive Maintenance services, did system
upgrades, designed tenant improvements, programmed sequence of operations, produced as
built documentation and did program changes as required.
Started up, checked out, commissioned, programmed, trouble shot newly installed HVAC
Control Systems and provided service for existing systems, all to customer satisfaction.
Took Service Calls, trouble shot and solved problems, both at sites and remotely for
HVAC and Access Control Systems.
Linford / Encompass Oakland, CA April 99 March 02
HVAC Controls Tech
Engineered control system designs and programmed the sequence of operations, HVAC and
Access.
Participated in the re-write of a RFP, per the clients request, ensuring their needs
where specified and got the Controls Contract for this project.
Installation, commissioned, started up, checked out and programmed HVAC Control
Systems.
Documented the HVAC Control Systems with ACAD, cut sheets, graphics, points list, etc
Developed the Preventive Maintenance Service for the HVAC Control Systems software and
graphics.
Reverse engineered the CSI INET system at PARC (Palo Alto Research Center, in Palo
Alto, CA) and re-programmed per request. Documented all programs using the graphics
package for operator use when trouble shooting problems.
Ferreira Service Inc Hayward, CA Feb 98April 99Engineering Tech EMS (Energy Management Systems)
Managed and serviced 12 After Hours HVAC/Lighting Control/Billing contracts.
Assisted in installing, programming and trouble shooting the DDC Control Systems.
(Delta Controls)
Documented HVAC/Lighting Control Systems using ACAD, Cut Sheets, graphics, etc
Staefa Control System Hayward, CA Feb 97Feb 98Engineering Specialist Tech IV
Commissioned, started up, checked out, and programmed the 10 box car, roof top, units
at the Lockheed Martin Corp. Satellite Clean Room in Palo Alto.
Commissioned 2 projects at UC Davis and serviced over 25 units in a 3rd building
Programmed, provided troubleshooting, service, and did controller replacement.
Ferreira Service Inc. Hayward, CA Oct 87Feb 97
Engineering Controls Support
Drafted (ACAD) complete HVAC Control Systems design drawings: network, power, controls,
panels, sequences, schedules, programming and floor plans.
The programming focus was done to balance comfort with energy savings.
I proposed changing the first response for service of the 250 of the 800 Bank of
America branch accounts that had dial-in control systems from sending a Technician right
away to having the control dept. (me) use the dial-in system to determine if the problem
can be solved that way. I was then put in charge of first response for the 250 B of A
branches with the dial-in systems.
Participated with the installation, wiring, startup, commissioning, and service of HVAC
control systems.
Using ACAD I documented the Block programming for Control Pak HVAC Control Systems.
EDUCATION and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
University of California Irvine, CA
Bachelor of Arts Drama, GPA 3.5,June 1977 (Lighting, set design, stage management)
College of Marin Kent, CA
Accounting, Algebra 1 & 2, Introduction to Computers and Data Processing and Cobal
programming, Jan 1986June 1987
Computer Learning Center San Francisco, CA
Computer Programming Certificate of Completion, Nov 1987
University of California, Berkeley Extension San Francisco, CA
Design Considerations in A/C & Heating Systems completed course, GPA 4.0,Mar 2001
Temp. Controls for Heating & AC Systems completed course, GPA 4.0, Mar 2000
Fluor Corp. Irvine CA Design Eng. Tech. Program Electrical Certificate of Completion,
July 1977
Advanced Micro Consultants, Inc.
AutoCAD Release 11 Feb 1991, AutoCAD Release 12 Sept 1993,
AutoCAD Release 13 Jan 1995, Certificates of Completion
Delta Controls
Delta Training Certificate of Completion, June 1992
Delta Orca Training Certificate of Completion, June 1998
Staefa Control System
System II / MS200 Certificate of Completion, June 1996Smart II Applications & Engineering Certificate of Completion, March 1996
Echelon
Using the LONMaker Integration Tool, Oct 2002
CSI Learning Center
I/NET Data Collection and reports Certificate of Completion, Aug 1999
Edge Tech 2000, April 2000
Access Control Programming Certificate of Completion, Oct 2000
Union 39
Air Condition & Refrigeration, May 2000
Johnson Controls, March through Sept 2009
- System Drawings / Visio System Documentation Tasks, Record Drawing Preparation
- Metasys Release 2.1, Metasys Extended Architecture Operations - Hands On Lab
- Commissioning FEC Systems, Programmed Field Equipment Controllers (FEC)
- Engineering Metasys Systems Extended Architecture Projects
- Procurement, AIM Tools for Systems Store, Customer Acceptance Activities
Siemens, Feb 2011 to present
- Various Siemens Systems, Products and Procedure courses, classroom and online.
- OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety & Health Course
References Available Upon Request
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