Controls Engineer Maintenance Manager

D. Barry Flippo Controls Engineer

**********@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-flippo-93873b3/ 251-***-**** Theodore, Al Areas of Expertise include:

FactoryTalk (Allen Bradley) Studio 5000 (Allen Bradley) Allen Bradley PLC/HMI

Aveva Edge HMI Software Microsoft Project CAPEX Project Administration

AutoCAD Support AutomationDirect PLC’s/HMI’s Control System Design Professional Experience

SPILLTECH Mobile, Al., 6/2021 to Present

This position was eliminated due to restructuring of the Management team. ELECTRICAL AND CONTROLS ENGINEER

Hired into a newly created position to support manufacturing and CAPEX Management. Key Accomplishments:

● Purchase, install, and utilization of Studio 5000/FactoryTalk for use with all Allen Bradley PLC’s/HMI’s within the plant.

● Cataloging of all Allen Bradley PLC/HMI programs throughout the plant for archive purposes in the event of a system failure requiring a reload or replacement of a PLC or HMI.

● Revision and corrections within a large Allen Bradley system yielding a 13% increase in through-put. Total system architecture included 3 HMI’s, 7 Point-I/O racks networked to a Guardlogix 5380 controller.

● Conceptualize/design/specify/manage project at the Mobile site to expand process air capacity for the plant. GULF PACKAGING Bay Minette, Al., 6/2020 to 2/2021

This position was eliminated due to restructuring of the Management team. MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Assumed the role of Maintenance Manager replacing the previous manager of 20 years as he retired. Managed all aspects of the maintenance department for this corrugated box manufacturer in Bay Minette. Key Accomplishments:

● Corrected a design issue within a control program for one of the automated box delivery lines.

● Hired to fill out staff of shop team.

WOOD ENGINEERS Mobile, Al., 4/2020 to 5/2020

This position was temporary only. I accepted it and worked it for six weeks before accepting the Gulf Packaging position.

I&E CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR

I took this position as a temp position through the initial national shutdown due to COVID. I worked on staff with WOOD at a construction site in Chickasaw, Alabama. This site was an expansion of the Kemira Chemicals plant. My function was to serve as an intermediary of the WOOD Corporate Office to the contract electrical providers working on the site. I communicated daily with representatives and associates of three different contractors to ensure that all work conformed with local, state, and federal codes and that the work was also progressing according the specifications outlined by the WOOD Corporate engineering team. Key Accomplishments:

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● Communicated with contractors daily on all work assignments.

● Reviewed and inspected all completed work to ensure conformance with all codes and specs. HARGROVE ENGINEERS Mobile, Al., 8/2019 to 3/2020

This position was eliminated as a result of the national Covid Lockdown. I&E TECHNICAL SPECIALIST I

Develop information screens for remote access to review plant performance on key systems online while working onsite with customer. Collected information via DCS Database to be used and displayed on graphical representation screens for key systems and pieces of equipment across the site. Perform online system’s monitoring within AspenTech’s software package.

Key Accomplishments:

● Expanded the content of the displayed information and improved the quality for each area to include 3D exploded views of more complex systems and assets.

● Improved the operability of all menu screens within the assigned units. SISTER SCHUBERT’S DINNER ROLLS Saraland, Al., 4/2014 to 8/2019 This position was eliminated due to a Corporate decision to close the plant. FACILITIES ENGINEER

Developed a maintenance department and managed spare parts inventory to support commercial bakery. Developed and implemented all PM schedules in the plant. Administered all CAPEX projects at this location. Provided AutoCAD support for all layouts for the facility. Supervised all aspects of the Maintenance Department including hiring, discipline, terminations, reviews, and scheduling. Developed five new control systems from inception to completion based around the Automation Direct P2K Hardware family that resulted in improved reliability and performance of all five machines and processes. Key Accomplishments:

● Developed new controls for 5 existing pieces of equipment utilizing the Automation Direct Productivity 2000 hardware line. This resulted in a $767k savings for initial design/install.

● Developed lighting model for entire plant and implemented plan to replace all fixtures throughout the plant over a 3-year period resulting in 24% load reduction on lighting grid.

● Aided the production team to increase throughput on the signature product of the facility from 1300 cases per day to 4500 cases per day.

TENCATE PROTECTIVE FABRICS Senoia, GA., 8/1993 to 3/2014 I chose to leave this position so I could relocate to Mobile, Al. FACILITIES ENGINEER

Revised total facility layouts at four manufacturing locations that resulted in improved utilization of space and material flow. Planned total relocation of process with a minimum impact on production capacity without a total shutdown. Determined every aspect of facility restoration and revision to bring the location up to our operable D. Barry Flippo

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standards. Administered all preventive maintenance procedures on all mechanical or electrical systems within the facility while ensuring all requirements are complied with and impact on the business operations is minimal. Researched and developed plan enhancements for future mechanical and electrical equipment acquisitions while staying abreast with new technology and procedures. Assisted all departments in executing plans and projects for improvements while monitoring building systems, rectifying defective and inefficient operations through remedial maintenance and on time response during emergencies. Facilitated normal flow of activities, operations, services and information. Involved in selection of third party resources in responding to normal day to day work orders and emergencies. Reviewed and maintained existing systems for fire detection and suppression by determining sources of troubles and rectifying them while following standard safety procedures in all work areas. Investigated deficiencies and recommended steps to diminish problems and issues. Designed and installed custom computer based electrical control systems on older pieces of equipment that resulted in improved performance, accuracy while meeting ISO standards for operation and documented procedures. Managed oversight and revision of facility SW3P.

Key Accomplishments:

● Supervised acquisition of new facility totaling 76k sq./ft. in 2002 that was used to house three processes that had outgrown existing floor space.

● Developed all costs and timeline planning while using AutoCAD 2000 and Microsoft Project to develop the total project plan worth over $3M while managing the project to completion within time and budgetary constraints.

● Developed a full blending system and reduced cost from $150K to $52K through In-House Design/Install utilizing a touch-screen panel mount computer.

● Designed six complete systems In-House using only shop associates and saved $588k on all projects. The Maintenance team was also better prepared for addressing and troubleshooting any issues that came up due to the knowledge gained while building out the systems. Additional Experience:

Plant Engineer, Cagles Inc., Atlanta, GA

Maintenance Manager, Keystone Foods, Haverpride Farms, Tarrant, AL Maintenance Supervisor, Keystone Foods, Haverpride Farms, Tarrant, AL Electrical Technician, Keystone Foods, Haverpride Farms, Tarrant, AL Education & Certification

High School Academic Degree

Corner High School Warrior, AL

Associate Degree

Plant Engineer Certification Course

TPC-based Training, Barrington, Ill

Employer Based Plant Engineer Certification, Keystone Foods, Tarrant Al 24-month multi-discipline coursework onsite

Lean Sigma Six Green Belt

Marzetti/Sister Schuberts – Saraland, Al.

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