Ralph Brayall

Controls Engineering Manager Profile

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Summary

Exceptionally skilled and highly adaptable engineering leader with unparalleled commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and team development.

Summary

Combine deep understanding of controls engineering with expertise in systems optimization and proven track record in spearheading successful modernization initiatives. Recognized for strategic approach to complex project management, notably in commissioning and startup of facilities, as well as in equipment standardization and upgrades. Hold unique blend of skills in inventory management, HMI design, electrical troubleshooting, and enterprise asset management. Adept at fostering cross-functional collaborations with manufacturing and maintenance teams to achieve top-tier equipment uptime metrics. Excel in high-stakes environments, demonstrating focused drive in achieving remarkable outcomes for safety protocols, global standard adoption, and process automation.

Areas of Expertise

Controls Engineering

ICS Modernization

Project Management

Equipment Commissioning

Systems Optimization

Inventory Management

Electrical Troubleshooting

Process Automation

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Military Occupational Training School, Redstone Arsenal, AL

Technical Proficiencies

PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) and Drives: Allen Bradley PLCs, ABB PLCs, Reliance Drives, Siemens Drives, PowerTec Drives, Quantum Drives, Flexpaks Drives

Software Packages:

Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), AutoCAD

Career Experience

International Vitamin Company, Greenville, SC 2022 – Present

Sr. Engineer Electrical and Controls

Spearhead ICS modernization initiatives by conducting in-depth vulnerability assessments. Strengthen cross-functional collaboration between manufacturing units and facilities maintenance departments. Provide technical mentorship to incoming controls engineers to fast-track onboarding and development.

Devised and executed targeted ICS replacement strategy, mitigating risks related to obsolete systems and ensuring uninterrupted operations.

Standardized PLC version control, contributing to more consistent system performance.

Completed PLC obsolescence audit, identifying areas requiring attention for upgrades.

Enhanced data visualization in Ignition, improving accuracy of equipment monitoring.

Streamlined Ignition report generation, replacing manual processes with automation to maintain compliance with corporate SOPs.

Oversaw evaluations of service contracts related to production printers.

Amazon.com, Spartanburg, SC 2012 – 2021

Control Systems Engineer I (2020 – 2021)

Integrated expertise into newly-established AE Commissioning Team. Engaged in commissioning processes at multiple sites, including BHM1, RDU1, ATL2, CSG1, PGA1, JVL1, and LAS1 in 2020.

Spearheaded equipment startup operations across more than 40 new Amazon warehouses.

Control Systems Lead (2017 – 2020)

Participated in BWI2 Rescue Team operations during Peak 2019 to ensure smooth logistical flows. Commissioned SLAM systems across multiple sites including LGB3, DEN3, SLC1, JFK8, and CLT3. Collaborated with MDW7 local team to baseline AutoSLAM lines prior to Prime 2018. Contributed expertise to newly-formed AE Technologies Commissioning team in 2018.

Delivered pallet user project ahead of projected schedule, optimizing resource utilization.

Accomplished 51% Equipment KO improvement at MDW7 through effective baselining of AutoSLAM lines.

Played integral role in SLAM commissioning at JAX 2 and JAX3 sites during 2017.

Control Systems Specialist (2014 – 2017)

Executed Ship Sorter Lane 15 addition, optimizing throughput capabilities. Transitioned SLAM lines to version 3.0, enhancing system efficiency and reliability.

Maintained equipment uptime metrics in top 5% across entire warehouse network, ensuring operational excellence.

Standardized HMI installation across receiving lines, achieving uniformity with BNA2 model.

Established best practices in electrical troubleshooting as SME, leading to decrease in downtime.

Facilities Technician 3 (2013 - 2014)

Paved way for Tech Ladder program through active involvement in FDQP. Revamped stock room organization both physically and in EAM. Participated in preliminary discussions concerning implementation of Little David tapers across network.

Instituted new clamping standard for order pickers that was adopted globally, enhancing workplace safety.

Facilities Technician 2 (2012 – 2013)

Explored alternative materials for grip blocks on Order Picker Cages, leading to design, outsourcing, and implementation phases.

Instituted Rumber blocks as new grip block material for Order Picker Cages, setting network standard across Amazon.com.

Successfully led initial BOD installation project, establishing foundational framework for subsequent implementations.

Additional Experience

Controls Startup Engineer / Electrical Shop Foreman, Automation Engineering Company, Greer, SC

Maintenance Mechanic, Louis Rich/Kraft Foods, Newberry, SC

Process Engineering Department, New Horizons Plastics Recycling, Mauldin, SC

Maintenance Supervisor, Putnam Plastics, Dayville, CT

Maintenance Supervisor / Safety Coordinator, AFC Cable Systems, New Bedford, MA

Field Service Engineer, Davis Standard, Pawcatuck, CT

Field Service Engineer, Technic Inc., Pawtucket, RI

27B Land Combat Support System Test Specialist, U.S. Army, Ft. Lewis, WA

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