Automation Engineer, Technician, Manager
Resume:
John Hamilton
SENIOR ENGINEER/MANAGER/ FIELD SERVICE
Creating synergy that reduces costs and increases production
Strategic problem-solver and hands-on leader recognized as an expert in production operations and quality processes. Rainmaker with big-picture focus and history of driving significant gains in profitability with a career distinguished by sustained accomplishments. Sets vision based on value centricity, trust transparency, and flexibility. Impeccable integrity and work ethic. Other qualifications include:
A builder of top-performing teams with the ability to provide leadership, resources, and motivation to achieve goals. Implement advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and effectively address business, operational, and employee issues.
Creative, innovative, and forward-thinking; adept at handling complex business development challenges with thoughtful, elegant, and clearly-defined strategies that drive double-digit revenue growth.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Program Management • Engineering • Process Improvement • Process Reengineering
Product Management • Operational Streamlining • International Business • Business Plans
Policy Development System Improvement • Strategic Planning • System Integration • System Installation
Product Launch • Product Rollout • Assembly Automation • Cost Reduction • Training & Development
Consulting • Technical Support • Team Motivation • Team Leadership
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
EDUCATION
Bachelors Degree in Physics
Masters Degree in Physics – Engineering, University of Central Oklahoma
BURROW GLOBAL, Houston, TX
Engineering Consulting, Downstream thru Upstream 2014 - Present
AUTOMATION PROJECT MANAGER
• Project Manager primarily with Automation Controls for Downstream Clients
• Manage controls, scope, execution and completion of automation projects
• Green field and brown field installations
UNIVERSAL PEGASUS INTL, Houston, TX
Engineering Design for Energy Companies, Downstream thru Upstream 2010 - 2014
SENIOR AUTOMATION ENGINEER
• As Senior Systems Engineer, responsibilities included manage controls interface project for integrated drilling controls package ExxonNeftegaz/Parker Arkutun-Dagi Project. Project Engineer with company engineers, contract engineers, designers and technicians locally and internationally. Coordinate interface with integrated project team for project closeout.
• Manage/Integrate Instruments and Systems for Oil Handling Facility, Eagle Ford Shale Anadarko, Hess, et al
• Lead Engineer Novel Design for Total Automation, Robotic Arms for Land Rig Application Apache
• Develop Proposals, FEED Studies, FAT, PHA, I/O List, BOM, Control Narrative
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AACATT, Conroe, TX
Design/Integrator of Controls, PLC systems for manufacturing and industrial applications 2009 - 2010
CONTROLS ENGINEER, FIELD SERVICE/INSTALLATION ENGINEER
Contracted to independent engineering company which designed systems for small industrial and manufacturing firms.
Surveyed and bid on applications projects for PLC controls systems and components to increase reliability and production. Included rotating equipment, assembly line and energy cost saving applications.
Letourneau Technologies, Houston, TX 2008 – 2009
Manufacturer of front-end loaders, log stackers and self-elevating, mobile offshore drilling rigs.
PRODUCT SUPPORT, FIELD SERVICE MANAGER
Directed a team of 35 engineers, technicians, and field service personnel supporting power systems for land and offshore drilling rigs, ships, forestry, steel, and mining equipment. Administered annual budget of $40M in supporting generator and motor systems, cranes, mud pumps, draw works, and rotary tables. Cross-functional collaboration with sales and engineering staff to survey client systems, estimate upgrades, and provide post-sales technical support.
• Expanded the department to 25 technicians in response to customer requirements, resulting in a revenue increase of $4M per month.
• Authored written and software-based technical training materials for customers, resulting in a revenue increase of $300K per year.
• Improved component quality and saved replacement costs of $250K per year by developing testing procedures for components with high failure rates.
Bucyrus, International, Milwaukee, WI 2007 – 2008
Makes, sells, and services electric cable shovels, walking draglines, rotary blast hole drills, parts, buckets, and dippers.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Provided field engineering support for mining shovel and dragline customers in six states. Managed all aspects of electrical and communication systems including design, installation, and maintenance. Created standardized electrical drawings for new and upgraded equipment systems.
• Performed software upgrades on SCR/DC/AC drive systems with Siemens/Allen-Bradley controls, improving product uptime by 20%.
• Instituted new 24-hour response procedures for all field support, significantly increasing customer approval ratings.
Quanta US Incorporated, Rochester Hills, MI 2004 – 2007
A contract engineering company
CONTRACT INSTALLATION ENGINEER
Manage the installation of paint robotics for Fanuc Robotics of North America. Led up to 20 team members and administered a budget of $1M per robot for systems including an average of 12 robots. Coordinated all facets of installation process to ensure timely and compliant installations.
• Improved analog feedback quality through the design of an electrostatic shielding system, resulting in a 20% repaint of vehicles.
• Increased PLC software uptime by 10% by redesigning the diagnostic program, allowing faster response to system faults.
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 2002 – 2004
A Medical Research University
GRADUATE ASSISTANT
Wrote and won grant to assist research and development of ultrasound, MRI, and PET techniques of cranial laser imaging. Utilized avalanche photo diodes as sensors, research of which was subsequently continued at UCLA Medical Center. Novel methods included photoactive bio tags, high speed data collection and real time monitors.
General Motors, Pontiac, MI 1994 – 2002
Automotive Manufacturer and Assembly
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, CONTROLS ROBOTICS WELDING
Directed 15 team members including electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and project engineers in the design and support of network systems in the automated body shop. Administered a budget of $160M of $1 Billion to ensure that all assigned automation projects were completed on time, under budget, and aligned with company’s business objectives.
• Conducted product design, cost assignment, parts planning, tools design, and manufacturing to ensure compliance with Six Sigma Black Belt and Lean Manufacturing requirements.
• Implemented novel total automated design using ABB and FANUC Robotics, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLC systems, controls, Siemens Drives/Controls, Conveyor/Transfer Systems, Ethernet, Pyramid Integrator Control and Monitoring Systems.
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY SERVICE, INC. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Contract Safety Consulting
SAFETY CONSULTING ENGINEER 1992 1994
Supported companies and industry with small or no safety departments or as augmented service. Conducted Surveys, Corrected Compliance Issues, Wrote Lockout/Tagout, Safe Job, and Confined Space Procedures. Tested air quality, conduct noise dosimetry and octave band analysis. Advised as to Hazardous Waste Control and abatement along with designing software.
University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK
Teaching Assistant (while finishing Master's degree) 1991 to 1994
• Primary assistant for physics and astrophysics lab.
• Prepare and present lectures to intro and mid-level physics and engineering classes.
• Design layout and setup PC lab. Instruct programming and interfacing of IBM and Macintosh.
• Assistant in X-ray crystallographic lab for study of organic compound.
• Design and build HeNe laser interfaced with PC for research use.
Solutions, Ltd. Oklahoma City, OK
Senior Technician 1988 to 1993
• Design/install and repair IBM PC and Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Square D PLC systems for business and industrial applications of electromechanical/hydraulic systems.
• Provide technical support and software training.
• Install dedicated circuits, APS systems, and isolating transformers.
General Motors Corporation Oklahoma City, OK
Electrician/Electronic Technician 1985 to 1988
• Design/installation of robotic systems and computer controlled/PLC operated conveyor systems.
• Maintain and operate passive tagging (microwave identification) system, Allen-Bradley, Modicon and Siemens PLCs, AC drives.
Litton Industries Tulsa, OK
Electronic Technician Manager 1984 to 1985
• Working manager of electronic technicians. Diagnostics and repair of CNC/NC machines: Kearney Trecker, Mori-Seiki, Hitachi-Seiki, Cincinnati-Milacron, Toshiba, Fanuc controls, McDonnell Douglas controls, Allen-Bradley controls.
TOTCO (Baker-Hughes) Oklahoma City, OK
Maintenance Supervisor 1980 to 1983
• Manage/budget maintenance/building engineering department of 15 employees.
• Responsible for and familiar with HVAC, fire system, electromechanical/hydraulic production equipment for instrument manufacturing facility.
• Troubleshoot/repair CNC/NC equipment, electromechanical/hydraulic presses.
• Assist Manufacturing Engineering with design and production of precision instruments.
• Attend factory schools on CNC/NC controls: Fanuc, Toshiba, McDonnell-Douglas, and Kearney-Trecker.
• Held licenses for electrical contractor and low pressure boilers.
Allied Maintenance Oklahoma City, OK
Electrician/Mechanic 1978 to 1980
• Install, troubleshoot and repair electromechanical/ hydraulic production equipment at Dayton Tire facility including: Banbury (rubber mixer), tire builders, steam molds, conveyor systems, load and mix systems, extruders and electronic instrumentation and data collection for the same.
PROFFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP:
U.S. Army Veteran, Medical Corp.
IEEE, PMI, ISA, NFPA
VOLUNTEER:
Special Olympics, English for Adults, Star of Hope
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