Engineer Control
Resume:
DAVID G. RALPH
Lakewood, Colorado *****
*******@*******.***
SUMMARY
A detail-oriented and analytical engineer, specializing in programming PLC’s, HMI’s and SCADA systems. But that is just the beginning. The company that hires me can count on an engineer who:
Can deal with customers, both internal and external
Will hear what customers and clients want and need
Can deliver a package that is on time, on budget and on point.
Likes to lead and mentor younger engineers, technicians and other support staff
Doesn’t panic when things don’t go as planned, but will find a solution
Enjoys collaborating with other senior engineers and project managers
Understands the need for and has the willingness to document projects
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Rockwell Automation RSLogix 5000, 500, 5, RSView, RSLinx, Factory Talk View, Wonderware InTouch, GE Cimplicity 90/30, Proficy, RTP PLC 2300, Intellution Dynamics, iFix, iVisualize, Fix32, Paradyme31, Microsoft Office Suite, Visual Basic, Square D, Symate Plus, Modicon Quantum, Siemens, ATP, VMWare, AutoCAD, AutoLISP, Spectrum Instruments Win-911, ROCLink, Standard Automation USS Driver, Kepware, Software Toolbox.
EXPERIENCE
CSE-ICON Denver, Colorado
Contract SCADA Engineer 2015-Present
Assisting the client with replacing a Telvent SCADA system with Proficy iFix.
QEP RESOURCES Denver, Colorado
Controls Engineer 2012-2015
Programmed, troubleshot and commissioned Rockwell Automation PLCs and Proficy iFix at gas plants in Utah, Wyoming and Louisiana.
Worked with Emerson ROCs and Proficy iFix for gathering field data in Wyoming and Louisiana.
Generated Excel reports and iFix screen reports, using Visual Basic and SQL programming.
Developed method to display tabular data in ListView OLE object from multiple sources, text files, SQL database tables and iFix data.
Wrote Controls Narrative from PLC code.
THIRD EVOLUTION Scottsdale, Arizona
Project Engineer 2011-2012
Performed PLC and HMI work for natural gas filling stations, interfacing various PLCs with Proficy iFix.
Upgraded navigation performance for iFix screen.
GLOBALOGIX Houston, Texas
Senior Automation Engineer 2009-2011
Worked with Shell and Jacobs to complete work on Pinedale water treatment and re-injection facility.
Utilized ControLogix 5000 and Factory Talk View programming, as well as database work for CygNet SCADA.
Produced 350 Factory Talk View screens to run two Shell Liquids’ gathering facilities in Pinedale, Wyoming, and wrote PLC code in text file to handle interface between PanelView screens and Rockwell Automation PLCs.
Performed plant commissioning and assisted in troubleshooting PLC and HMIs.
VECO/CH2MHILL Denver, Colorado
Senior Automation Engineer 2006-2009
Collaborated with project managers and clients to Spec. Control Systems’ hardware and software.
Wrote cause-and-effect matrices and functional requirements documents, and assisted in developing scope of work documents.
Developed I/O lists from P&ID drawings, programmed PLCs, OITs and HMIs.
Conducted field work, including panel acceptance tests and I/O checkout, to process /device troubleshooting.
Devised training materials for field techs.
Created PLC Rockwell Automation code to control and record water, oil and gas test separator, replacing three-day manual test routine. Utilized ASI bus I/O card to replace typical digital input and output cards.
Worked on Platte and Express Pipelines Project, conducting SCADA and communications testing. Worked with team from Canadian contractors to test new satellite communications and PLC programming, including pumping stations and block valve sites from Wood River, Illinois, to Havre, Montana. Utilized knowledge of Modicon Quantum PLC software.
Led Resolute Natural Resources Project, including automation and control of Tank Batteries and Well Headers. Wrote PLC code in Rockwell Automation ControlLogix to control valve headers and other miscellaneous items associated with facilities. Created PLC code to interface (Modbus) with Automated Well Testing. Built control screens for facilities in RSView SE. Wrote Cause-and-Effect Matrix and Controls Narrative.
HINZ AUTOMATION Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Automation Engineer 1999-2006
Partnered with senior automation engineers and project managers to design and implement control systems for numerous clients. Programmed PLCs, OITs and HMIs, including in-house, client offices and field locations.
Notable Projects:
Qatar Shiploader, Washington Group, Control Systems Integrator
oDeveloped PLC code to control drive motors and conveyors to load sulfur ore onto ships with PLC Code written in RSLogix 5000 and OIT interface in RSView 32.
United Airlines Baggage System, Denver International Airport, Denver, Colorado, Control Systems Integrator
oCreated new PLC programming for belt and Telecar system expansion requested by TSA.
oUtilized Square D PLCs and Symate Plus Software and created new HMI screens for new lines, using Intellution Dynamics.
Sincore Coke and Sulfur Handling for Man Takraf, Utah, Control Systems Integrator
oWrote PLC code, using Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5000. Developed cable tray routing and spreadsheets.
Regency Gas Pipeline, Regency Gas Services, LLC, Dubach, Louisiana, Control Systems Integrator
oInterfaced new gas measuring RTUs (AccuFlow) at four custody sites with existing Intellution Fix32 HMI and SCADA applications.
oInitiated interface with new Compressor Station #3 (ControlLogix) into existing HMI and SCADA applications.
oUpgraded Fix32 software to Intellution Proficy at several locations.
Pump Station 4, Trans-Alaska Pipeline, Arctic Construction Engineer
oPartnered with construction crews to review proposed changes to original designs for feasibility and forwarded changes to appropriate engineering firm for implementation.
Pinery Water District, Parker, Colorado, Control Systems Integrator
oWorked with on-site technicians to bring new and existing water supplies online, using GE 9030 processors and Iconics SCADA package.
BP Air, Dulles International Airport, Washington, D.C., Control Systems Integrator
oDeveloped HMI screens, using GE Cimplictiy Machine Edition.
Seaway Pipeline System, BP Pipeline, Monroe and Childress, Texas, Control Systems Integrator
oFacilitated PLC code writing and developed HMI screens, using GE Cimplictiy Machine Edition.
oWrote Visual Basic code to build tag database and PLC code for common functions, including alarms and input-output buffers.
Operator Interface, Calpine Corporation, California Geysers, Control Systems Integrator
oRewrote PLC code to control 16 steam fields (320 plus wells) and data acquisition for 12 power plants using Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5000 as well as operator interface for SCADA system using Intellution Dynamics and Visual Basic.
Gulf Stream Pipeline, Wilbros Engineering, Gulf Coast Louisiana Control Systems Integrator
oConducted PLC code writing using Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5000 to control mainline block valves and meter stations.
Station 105, Kinder Morgan, Inc., Glasco, Kansas, Control Systems Integrator
oPerformed PLC code writing, using Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5000.
oEstablished standard for complex gas equations, using function blocks, and created simulation for testing, using Kepware Software.
Colorado Interstate Gas, Various Locations Control Systems Integrator
oEstablished standards for local operator screens, using Intellution iVisualize panels.
oWrote Visual Basic code to generate OPC tag files and real-time database tags for import.
Flow-Assurance Loop Project, Marathon Oil Company, Denver, Colorado, Control Systems Integrator
oDocumented existing electrical and control systems, and created drawing, using AutoCAD and documentation standards.
oProvided field support to create P&IDs, with documentation allowing Marathon to dismantle system and relocate equipment to new location.
Metal Coating Line, Nichols Aluminum, Greeley, Colorado, Control Systems Integrator
oCreated operator interface HMI, using Intellution Fix Dynamics, and local control panels, using Intellution iVisualize.
oWrote PLC code, using Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5000 for ControlLogix PLC.
Northern Natural Gas Pipeline, Enron, Spearman, Texas, Control Systems Integrator
oDevised compressor simulator to simulate working conditions of natural gas shipping compressor to test Siemens PLC software and designed, using Intellution Fix Dynamic Software.
United Airlines Baggage System, City and County of Denver, Denver International Airport, Denver, Colorado, Control Systems Integrator
oDesigned, updated and modified HMI operator interface for Telecar Automated Baggage-Handling System, using Intellution Fix Dynamics.
oModified PLC programming in Square D PLCs, using Symate Plus Software.
Samsonite Distribution Warehouse, Denver, Colorado, Systems Integrator
oDesigned control system for distribution and loading conveyor system, using Intellution Paradyme 31 Soft PLC.
oCreated HMI graphics, using Intellution Fix Dynamics software.
oIntegrated Microsoft Access database to track boxes for shipping and accounting.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
TEXACO PIPELINE, INC., Denver, Colorado, Electrical Design Draftsman, 1987-1998. Participated in engineering process for planning and construction of pipeline pump stations. Created electrical, mechanical and control drawings for all project phases. Assisted junior engineers in design process and reviewed station designs to ensure conformity to company guidelines. Programmed in AutoLisp, AutoCAD DCL language and AutoCAD scripting language.
WESTERN PANEL SYSTEMS, Lakewood, Colorado, Head Designer, Drafting Supervisor, 1983-1987. Designed panels and systems while managing drafting group of up to seven people. Led drafting team producing 1,100 drawings in less than six weeks without utilizing computers.
CDI CORPORATION, Golden, Colorado, Draftsman, 1981-1983.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, Denver, Colorado
B.S., Electrical Engineering, 1998
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