Manager Engineer

Phone-870-***-****

************@*****.***

**** ***** **.

Sheridan, AR 72150

Tony Vaughn

- O bjective

To obtain a position which enables me to utilize my education, experience, and training, as well as provide opportunity for further growth for myself and the company.

- Profile

I have 22 years' experience in Industrial Manufacturing environments. For 10 years, I worked my way up from a temporary employee, to an Automation Engineer. For the past 12 years I have worked with Maintenance and Engineering as a Electronics Technician, Automation Team Member, Automation Engineer, Project Manager, Equipment Design Aid, and a Controls Engineer. For 8 of those years I have been responsible for the Engineering and design of local PLC/HMI Network configurations and programming, the integrating of new technologies, process control updating/upgrading, and the converting of software/hardware. I am confident, comfortable, and familiar with all types of industrial equipment. I have excellent problem-solving skills. I am self-motivated and hardworking individual with the ability to grasp new ideas and integrate them into desired results. With my work ethic proven, I have been commended for reliability, trustworthiness, exceeding expectations, and a mentor for young employees.

- All Weather Insulated Panels -Little Rock, AR

Automation Engineer/Project Management 04/2017 - 12/2017

* Controls Upgrade: Consolidation of hard wired control stations to HMI Controls reducing scrap and increasing production and profitability for the company and employees

* Electrical Service Sizing and Layout of all new equipment and equipment additions engineered all electrical aspects of existing equipment relocation and installation. engineered all OEM equipment service sizing, cabinet locations, cabinet size, Also, purchased all input/output components, engineered PLC controller type for the application, purchased all required PLC/PAC cards for controller, Programmed and Configured production line Ethernet I/P network, and also configured and designed all HMI.

* Evaluate System Field Devices/ Integrate new Devices/Features: Evaluated all control/service cabinets, gearboxes, drives, and all digital input/output to make recommendation and show cost/benefit analysis to justify integration of new process components. Also, added maintenance features to HMI to assist maintenance personnel in calibrating systems and troubleshooting machine functions.

- Implement FactoryTalk Team One/Local- FactoryTalk View/ Vantage-Point Softwares:

* FactoryTalk View ME: Sent programmed messages to a local HMI in the maintenance department for PM scheduling and also reduced production loss.

* FactoryTalk Vantage Point: Real time data access for 3 clients ( Plant Manager, VP of Operations, Company President) via cell phone or PC.

* FactoryTalk Team One: Implemented this mobile application for authorized personnel to log system failures, and solutions, into a local database for the purpose of sharing information with other authorized personnel on all shifts and at all facilities ultimately reducing downtime and supplying controls information for me to design upgrades and bug fixes to increase productivity.

- Production Line Integration/Evaluation

* Evaluated control systems on older machinery for re-design and engineered components to integrate Allen Bradley control system components while working with production managers and contractors to schedule installations of new control systems.

- Centria Inc. Sheridan, AR - Project Manager/Engineer PEB Operations 2010-2017

* Project Manager over all electrical and control systems on all projects assigned.

* Project Manager over design, programming, integration, and reconfiguration of Centria's post end bend panel operation. Integrated and designed a production line featuring a dual saw and routing station. Responsibilities included all the wiring, HMI controls station, PLC configuration, Electrical cabinet layout/wiring, Electrical service, PLC/HMI programming, Ethernet I/P communications design/configuration mechanical and electrical parts, conveyors system, and Ethernet communications between existing equipment downstream.

* Responsible for maintaining budgeted goals by utilizing the Maintenance and Engineering Budgets

* Managed/Delegated 2 production lines and 3 assembly lines manufacturing process during this 5 year project

- Centria Inc. Sheridan, AR - Automation Controls Team Member, Project Manager/Engineer, Electronics Technician, Process Control Engineer, Electrician 2003 - 04/2017

* Utilized local maintenance and engineering budgets for local “capital” projects

* Upgrade electrical system components either obsolete or incompatible with integrations.

* Converted production line HMIs (PB32) over to FactoryTalk View Studio ME.

* Replaced DC drives with Powerflex 525 AC drives with embedded Ethernet IP utilizing Data links

* Remove older networks and replaced with Ethernet topology.

* Converted of all RSLogix 500 programs over to Studio 5000 preparing for future upgrades.

* Updated ControlLogix chassis Processors and Ethernet modules.

* Networked production lines and feasible equipment on a private Ethernet network.

* Analyzed system abnormalities for PM scheduling and production optimization.

* Data logging and HMI design of chemical systems for product warranty and quality purposes.

* Provided cost analysis of all components required for Automation control of local CER projects.

* Implemented messages on existing HMI controls to help operators troubleshoot equipment minimizing unwarranted shutdowns while also educating operators and other maintenance personnel on the control systems functionality. Messaging allowed time, on occasions, to repair production lines while they were still in operation successfully reducing downtime.

-Other Duties :

* Responsible for repairing equipment, and replace electrical parts

* Troubleshoot Electrical/Electronic circuits

* Install 3 phase electrical systems, bus plug, conduit, wire, electrical cabinets, PLC, HMI, field devices, motors, VFD, operator stations, configure all parameters, write all programs, configure network, test equipment, release to production

* Add new features to equipment and make changes to various PLC programs

* Maintain, build, and design control system upgrades

* Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems

* Calibrate PID loops, Flow rate Indicators, Speed, Position and Volume

* Knowledge of Allen Bradley SLC 500 Series PLC, ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Flex I/O, RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000, Panelbuilder32 FactoryTalk View Studio/ME, SE, RSView32, DeviceNet, ControlNet, DH+, RIO.

* Proficient knowledge of AB Kinetix 6000 and Sercos motion control systems.

* Experience with AB 4,4M, 40, 70, 160, 700, 755, and 520 series VFDs.

* Experience with AutoCAD 3D, Familiar with EXCEL, WORD, PowerPoint, Connected Components Workbench, Safeguard software, Studio View Designer, and CMH electrical software

* Involved in several Process Improvement teams and Kaizen events

* Completed hundreds of hours of safety training (i.e. OSHA, ARC Flash, Forklifts, Genie lifts and Booms, Electrical Hazards, Fire Extinguisher, etc).

- Centria Inc. Sheridan, AR - Production Line Operator 2000 - 12/2003

* Responsible for maintaining production levels and goals

* Made sure line was set up for proper gauge of material, girth, and profile of part to be produced

* Managed work among a crew of five or more on a daily basis

* Maintained an open communication to keep a positive work flow

* Analyze bill of materials for discrepancies

* Maintained proper alignment of three separate roll mills

* Troubleshoot any defects that occur during the production process

* Extensive knowledge of micrometers, feeler gauges, arbor alignment, leveling, etc.

* Worked diligently on 7 different mills which all combined made thousands of different profiles

* Detailed knowledge of metal forming mills

* Time Management and Team player

- C entria Inc. Sheridan, AR - Stockroom/Shipping & Receiving Manager. 1998 - 2000

* Made sure everything on the order list was received accurately prior to data entry

* In charge of keeping a log of all backorders.

* Delegated the proper staging of steel coils.

* Responsible for all the data entries of all of the items received into the warehouse.

* Responsible for packaging the correct parts listed on the parts list.

* Coordinated with the project managers on any parts shipment discrepancies.

* Kept a thorough and accurate count of parts inventory.

* Extensive knowledge of the AS400 system software.

- Education

* Rockwell Automation

- Network Essentials: Ethernet IP Design and Configuration 2.8 IACET CEUs

- FactoryTalk View Studio ME Programming and Design 2.1 IACET CEUs

- CCP143: Studio 5000 Logix Designer Level 3: Project Development 2.8 IACET CEUs

- CCN200 Kinetics 6000TM Maintenance and Troubleshooting 1.4 IACET CEUs

- CCN141 Studio 5000 Level 4: Motion Programming

2.1 IACET CEUs

- CCN130 Motion Control Fundamentals

1.4 IACET CEUs

* Associates of Applied Science / Engineering Technology( 12/2006) College of the Ouachitas - 3.78 GPA (Transcripts Upon Request)

* High School Diploma - Sheridan High School ( 5/1995)

* References

Dave Forester (Plant Manager-Centria) Phone: 501-***-**** Mitch Fite (Controls Specialist-Centria) Phone: 501-***-**** Chad Graves (Maintenance Lead-Centria) Phone: 870-***-**** Greg Tisdale (Production Manager-Centria) Phone: 870-***-**** Elton Paul (Maintenance Manager-All Weather Panels) Phone: 501-***-**** John Bilberry (Plant Manager-All Weather Panels) Phone: 501-***-****

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