Squaw Valley, CA.. *****
Denis Cooper
Major Achievements
Reduced batch inefficiencies 15%; Improvements of 10% throughput to box conveyor
control and barcode scan system. Setup interface drivers for implementing OSI PI MES
software; Implementation of mixing/blending controls to improve constientsy and reduce
operator errors resulted in 12% quality score gain. Intregrated Security door control
system to Cloud.
Designed and implemented intrinsically safe barrier controls at refinery
automation saving of $250 per device. A/C drive and various controller
installations.
Skills
Installation, troubleshooting, calibrations, maintenance and repair of automation, electrical, control and network systems. Network cabling installations and certifications.
Experience with PLC’s, HMI’s, controllers, drives, servo's, and instrumentation
Experience in design, fabrication and implementation of electrical control systems, instrumentation and automation. Some MES data collection exposure.
Experience with mechanical equipment, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
Supervision and crew lead experience involving training of job skills and safe work practices. Customer relations and end user training.
Computer and Software Knowledge
Studio 5000,RSLogix 500/5000, RSView, Panel Builder, RSNetWorks, RSLinks, OSI PI. Older GE Fanuc 90 Series, Older Modicon, Allen Bradley 6200 5 and 5/250 Software. General knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel and other software packages.
Work Experience
12/21–5/23 California Boiler Visalia, Ca.
Boiler Technician
●Installations, troubleshooting, repairs of boiler systems components - valves, motors, pumps, switches, controllers, transmitters. Combustion tuning.
11/19–12/21 J.G. Boswell Company Corcoran, Ca.
Lead Electrician
Installations, troubleshooting, service, repairs, of electrical systems in industrial processing equipment used in oil mill, cotton gins, seed treatment, packaging plants, warehouses and airport..
Responsible for training and leading crew, project management, parts acquisitions.
9/11–11/19 Cargill CVAP (Fresno Grind) Fresno Ca.
Automation Specialist /Electrician / Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Troubleshooting, repair, preventative maintenance of meat production machinery, conveyors, mixers, grinders robotics, printers, barcode scanners, formers and sealers, robotics, wrappers, scales, pneumatic valves cylinders and positioners.
Emphasis on electrical, instrumentation, drives, PLC, HMI and network systems.
Automation and electrical project design lead, implementations and training.
Maintaining records, documenting needed repairs and parts required. Coordinating with production and maintenance staffs to maximize efficiency.
PLC programming projects and program optimization improvements.
03/10-4/11 International Paper Food Products Visalia, Ca.
Plant Electrician
Troubleshoot, repair, install production machinery electrical and control systems.
Project time/cost estimates, coordinating scheduled PM and emergency repairs.
07/09-1/10 Sinclair Systems Intl. Fresno, Ca.
Maintenance Tech/Coordinator
Maintenance of facility and production equipment, improvements, installation and record keeping. Co-ordinate any sub contract services.
Develop spare parts inventory lists, maintenance PM schedules, service request forms and documentation strategies.
1999 – 2009 IBEW Automation Specialist/ Electrician Fresno, Ca.
4/07-4/09 Wild Electric Fresno (Laid Off …No work)
Journeyman Electrician
PLC programming: HMI programming; Networks and Communications: Drives;
Instrumentation; Industrial, commercial and residential electrical work and repair.
5/06-4/07 Lighthouse Electric (Non Union) Fresno (left for better opportunity)
Head Electrician
Industrial electrical projects, supervision and training crew; Project estimation, specifying materials, scheduling equipment and subcontractors.
7/05-5/06 Telstar (Non Union), Turnupseed Electric, A/C Electric Lane Electric, VMAX (Bakersfield), Howe Electric (all short term jobs)
Electrician
Journeyman industrial electrical work all types of conduit, wiring, MCC’s, Transformers, lighting and power circuits. Some 66K substation work.
1/99-7/05 Automated Control and Tech. Services Fresno (Laid Off …No work)
Automation Specialist
PLC, HMI, drive and programming projects. Large control panel layout and fabrication projects, wiring and debugging.
Network installation and certifications of Cat 5&6 and fiber optics
Radio telemetry systems, Industrial electrical troubleshooting and service work.
1982 – 1998 J.G. Boswell Company Corcoran, Ca.
Process Controls Technician/Electrician 6/86 – 12/98 (left for better opportunity)
Working with all aspects of process control field. PLC’s, HMI’s, Drives, controllers, analog and digital instruments, I/P, E/I transducers.
Small to mid sized PLC programming projects.
Oil Mill Shift Forman and Interim Plant Manager 4/82 – 6/86
Supervised shift production crew at vegetable oil mill and refinery.
Interim Manager for 3 months – oversaw entire operation.
1979– 1982 Sperry New Holland (plant closed) Fowler, Ca.
Q.C. Inspector, Sub Assembler and Painter
1974- 1979 Central Valley Aviation (left for better opportunity) Selma, Ca.
Aircraft mechanic 6/77 – 9/79; Loader/Flagger 6/74 – 6/77
Education
September 1975 – June 1977
Reedley College
Reedley California
Associates Degree in Aeronautics
ASB Vice President
1971- 1975
Laton High School
Laton California
Graduated College Prep
Student Body President, Lifetime CSF
Other: College of Sequoias Visalia, California - continuing education in electrical, electronics, computer systems;
Many 1- 4 day classes at SCE Ag Tech Tulare, California
OSI PI & Coresite/Viewpoin vendor trainingt;
Prior certifications/training NEC Code, NFPA70E, OSHA 10, elevated work, forklift and grade all operations certification.