Controls Engineer Cyber Security
Resume:
GREGORY L. ROYSTER
Park Forest, IL 60466
*********@*****.***
SUMMARY: With 25+ years in the technical industry I have had the opportunity to be involved with a wide variety of different applications of a very complex nature. I have become very proficient in PLC PROGRAMMING, SERVO SYSTEMS, AND ROBOTICS AC/DC DRIVES AND MOTORS.
EXPERIENCE:
AIR PRODUCTS (contractor) PROCESS CONTROLS ENGINEER OCT22– PRESENT
Provides commissioning support for new projects.
Support control system troubleshooting and upset investigations.
Identifies, executes, and supports improvement projects related to the DCS & SIS systems.
Responsible for the long-term planning and support of the control systems under their care with respect to programming, preventive maintenance, and migration.
Implements changes to the control logic, HMI, database, documentation of these changes.
Aligns with local I&E technicians, providing support and be involved with instrument related troubleshooting.
Contribute to the improvement and optimization of existing assets, addressing instrumentation and automation system obsolescence issues.
Meet organizational goals for safety. Drives improvements in plant reliability, cyber security, cost reduction initiatives.
VANDERLANDE (contractor) CONTROLS ENGINEER SEPT 2022- FEB 2023
Commissioning Distribution Centers and providing run support (AMAZON, UPS, FEDEX)
Experience with Fiber/Cat 5 communications, Nord, SEW, Siemens or Allen Bradley VFDs, Profibus communications, ASi Networks, Controlnet, and TCP/IP, Ignition, WinCC, WinCC flex.
Experienced programming Siemens and Allen Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers and formalized PLC training.
Experienced in operating and maintaining material handling systems or similar automated systems that contain conveyors, sorting systems, singulators or robotics.
Knowledge and experience reading Motor Control Panel Prints as well as working with Motor Control Panels.
Knowledge of 24-volt DC, 120-volt AC and 480-volt AC circuits.
Result driven attitude from a realistic perspective.
Ability to judge results and the consequences and take actions accordingly.
Strong team mentality and acceptance of responsibility for project completion
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills
Self-motivated with proven ability in problem solving skills under stressful conditions
Ability to work well with team members
Interpret and knowing of procedures and regulations
Execute independently the job within the project team (not always routine)
Travels domestically 80% of the time (some international).
GENERAL MOTORS (contractor) CONTROLS ENGINEER MAY 2021 – AUG 2022
Maintain daily plant operations
Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and software related issues throughout the plant.
Monitor, modify, and maintains automation using the GCCS standard.
Recommends and carries out process improvement.
Find root causes for many of the nuisance and problem areas
Utilizing HMI and SCADA Ignition, WinCC, WinCC flex
All Tool (Contractor) CONTROLS ENGINEER FEB 2021-APR 2021
Debug, commission, and monitor Automotive Welding Cells
Troubleshoot and write code using SIEMENS TIA PORTAL ver 15.1
Make recommendations for software and hardware changes that lead to optimization of cycle time and productions up time
Made HMI modifications using WinCC
SIEMENS-ENERGY FIELD ENGINEER SEPT 2019 – JUL 2022
Fault find and commission paper mill machinery using PCS7
Has learned the latest industrial solutions and new product developments within Siemens Energy
Proficient in planning workload and specific tasks and be able to achieve completion dates.
Interface directly to customers to answer questions and resolve issues.
Able to understand project-specific documentation (system and functional descriptions, test and commissioning procedures, etc.).
Diagnose customized drivetrain solutions.
Collaborate with designers to test, commission, troubleshoot, and/or update integrated system drawings.
RONIN STAFFING/ FORD CSP CONTROLS ENGINEER APR 2018 – SEPT 2019
Program and troubleshoot PLC, CNC, servo, robot, vision systems and other automation controls
Participate in equipment specification, drawing approvals, electrical build reviews, runoffs and on-floor machine commissioning
Lead or assist in project definition, specification, purchasing follow-through to installation
Reprogram automation for engineering changes and improvements
Integrate error proofing devices into automation as required
Backup updated automation programs to PDS
Coordinate automation campaigns
Familiarity with industrial networks (example: Modbus TCP, Profibus, Profinet, ASi, and Ethernet IP)
Electrical Background (electrician or technician)
Continuously evaluate equipment for improvement for quality and delivery
Strong problem-solving skills, including 8Ds, FMEAs, and DMAICs
HAHN AUTOMATION FIELD SERVICE CONTROLS ENGINEER MARCH 2016 – APR 2018
Design and program automation and controls systems involving PLCs (programmable logic controllers).
Proven experience in PLC logic and programming with any of the following PLCs: Siemens S7, Beckhoff Twincat 3, Siemens TIA Portal, Allen Bradley RSLogix500 and RSLogix5000.
HMI software including Ignition WinCC flex, PanelBuilder, RSView / RSView 32, etc.
Proficient in GM’S GCCS programming standard.
Creates and read logic and flow diagrams for program design.
Commissions industrial fieldbus networks: Profibus, Profinet, EthernetIP.
Commissioned 3rd party devices. Programming of multi-axis robotic systems from Kuka, Fanuc and ABB.
Programming and debug Cognex vision systems.
Review initial electrical schematics and update electrical schematics for as-built changes using AutoCAD Electrical.
Perform I/O Check for equipment.
Perform limited electrical, pneumatic and mechanical changes to equipment.
CLEARWATER PAPER (contract) AUTOMATION TECHNICIAN SEPT2014 – MARCH 2016
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair LGV (LASER GUIDED VECHICAL)
Optimize production uptime on all conveyor lines.
Uses S7, RS Logix, Beckhoff Twin Cat 3 and CONTROLOGIX 5000 for troubleshooting, and modifying PLC code.
Modifies and Manipulate 7 FANUC robot cells using M-900i robots and teach pendants.
Verifies DO/DI from robot’s controls and PLC controls to insure correct functionality or processes.
Perform “touch-up” using teach pendant.
Carried out changing of servo motors and reducers on robot.
Familiar with NEC 70E Arc Flash Hazards and required PPE
MWRD (contract) INSTRUMENTATION TECH JAN 2014- SEPT 2014
Perform calibrations on a wide variety of instruments.
Insure 96% uptime on all processes.
Execute PMs in a timely manner.
Tests for hazardous gases in confirmed space environments
ADVANCED TECH SERVICES MAINTENANCE TECH II NOV 2012-JAN 2014
Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of automated transmission assembly equipment.
Troubleshooting PLC and all electrical related applications
Provide touch up maintenance and integration for MOTOMAN AND DENSO robots.
Familiar with NEC 70E Arc Flash Hazards and required PPE
AEROTEK (contract) MAINTENANCE SUP/CONTROLS ENGINEER MAR2012 – NOV2012
Responsible for maintenance of the Skill Trades UAW workers at FORD, Chicago Assembly Plant.
Oversaw proper maintenance was performed in the Final Production Area which was over 1,000,000 square feet.
Improved the efficiency of the Tire Dept. to 87% uptime from 63% with improved maintenance and logic changes.
Supervised 2 shifts, 25 workers per shift.
Modified and troubleshot Allen-Bradley PLC’s (PLC5, SLC500, CONTROLOGIX5000)
STROM ENGINEERING ELECT CONTROLS TECH MAY 2006 – MAR 2012
Familiar with operation and installation of various end devices, both electronic and pneumatic (pressure switches, pressure and flow transducers, valves, actuators, gas monitors, flow meters, radar level transmitters)
Proficient in GM’S GCCS programming standard.
Maintained and calibrated all plants instrumentation utilizing HART 375 & 475 communicable devices.
Modifies and Manipulate 7 FANUC robot cells using M-2000i robots and teach pendants.
Verifies DO/DI from robot’s controls and PLC controls to insure correct functionality or processes.
Carried out changing of servo motors and reducers on robot.
Troubleshooting with Delta-V
Very familiar with Rosemont, Honeywell, and AS-I remote I/O DEVICES
Modify, write, and troubleshoot a wide array of PLC’S. (Logix5000, Slc500, Plc 5, Siemens,)
ALLIED TUBE & CONDUIT ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN MAR 2005 -MAY 2006
Instrumental in the day-to-day operation of several continuous feed tube mills.
Optimized Delta-V processes.
Responsible for all aspects of installation, repair, and support of a variety of automated systems.
Interfaced robots for material handling and palletizing. (FANUC, ABB)
NEW HEIGHTS RECOVERY ELECT/INST TECH. JUL 2002 -MAR 2005
Calibrate and verify the functionality of all instruments of the facility.
Make necessary changes to the control logic of slc 500 and plc 500 type Allen-Bradley processors.
Set up handshaking type communications with FOXBOROUGH DCS.
Provide networking assistance for DH+, DEVICENET, CONTROLNET, AND ETHERNET devices.
GOSS GRAPHICS SYSTEM FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER APR 1999- JUN 2002
Installed U45 and U70 type printing presses.
Troubleshot the electrical system, included PLC programming.
Trained customers.
VERSON FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER JAN 1995 - FEB. 1999
Used UNICO SERVO DRIVES.
ALLEN - BRADLEY PLC 5’S provided the control for all “A” press systems.
PROCESS CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN MAY 1990 - FEB. 1995
Repaired and maintained automated conveyor systems.
Used a variety of different plc’s. (ALLEN - BRADLEY, OMRON, MITSUBISHI, G. E.)
Interfaced robots for material handling and palletizing. (FANUC, ABB)
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U.S. AIR FORCE AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL SPECIALIST SEPT 1981 - MAR. 1990
TRAINING:
Completed Rockwell: FACTORYTALK VEIW AND PANELVEIW PLUS PROGRAMMING 11/2008
REFERENCES AVAILIBLE UPON REQUEST
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