Electrical Engineer with Plant Automation Focus
Resume:
El Dorado, AR *****
Phone 318-***-****
E-mail **********@*****.***
John Wesley Colwell
Objective
Obtain a challenging position to leverage experience and training as an Electrical Engineer
Education
Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering Technology
Minor: General Business
Major GPA: (3.70 / 4.00)
Work Experience
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Armtec Defense Technologies, Control Systems Engineer (2024-Present) Camden, AR
Design, build, program and install Camera system to check parts for defects
Design Universal robot to increase safety, quality and productivity
Collaborate and implement improvements for Operation Up-Time: Pin Insertion tool, O-ring and case grease check, slug cutter Fiber eyes, LEL transmitter, and auto wrap machine
Networking, AML, standardization of equipment, and documentation upgrades.
Calumet, Senior Control Systems Engineer (2019-2024) Shreveport, LA
Job duties as Control Systems Engineer, Instrument Engineer, Rotating Equipment Engineer, Process Engineer, Drafting, IT and OT Engineer.
Project Manager for many plant upgrades, including: PLC’s for Compressors, Wireless Systems, SIS systems and many more.
Alarm Management Champion
PHA reviews for Process Units and equipment
Current DCS Upgrade from Honeywell TDC 3000 to Experion
Documentation efforts to create C&E Matrix for Compressors and Fired Heaters, Loop Drawings, P&ID’s, Permissive List for equipment
Update graphics and logic in various types of HMI’s
Create Work Orders, 5-why’s, and trends for failure analysis discussions.
John H. Carter Co., Account Manager (2010-2019) West Monroe, LA
Responsible for New products sales and services in the North Louisiana, South Arkansas, and West Mississippi area.
Increased sales in my area from 8 - 10 million in 2016.
Engineered Solutions for specific process challenges for numerous customers.
Accountable for cultivating and building business relationships for Industries such as: Pulp & Paper, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Refining, and Power and Transmission.
Work with many EPCs through all stages of projects.
Calumet, Control Systems Technician (2009-2010) Shreveport, LA
Design ladder logic for Flare Gas Compressors
Build macros in Visual Basic to push lab data to Process book
Installed and programmed SLC 500 for Amine pumps
Controller PID Tuning
WPS Industries, Electrician’s Aid (2003-2006) Simsboro, LA
Traveled extensively to work plant shutdowns primarily in the wood products industry
Installed electrical equipment including PLC’s, starters, and motors
Accomplished installments by bending conduit, hanging cable trays, and wiring sensors on various equipment
Prepared project cost and work-time estimates
Aided lead engineer by overseeing field work and other tasks related to a $3 million dollar project
United States Navy, Electrician’s Mate (1998-2002) Mayport, FL
Performed preventative maintenance checks regularly on ship’s equipment
Repaired food service equipment, motors, switchboards, and generators
Implemented trouble shooting skills to correct lighting fixtures, dryers, and various types of motors through the use of schematics and technical manuals
Served as ships Rescue Swimmer and Diver
Additional Skills
Project Manager
Outage Manager
Safety Manager
Control Valve and Regulator Sizing Engineer
PLC Programming
Networking
Circuit board design and fabrication
Computer programs such as: Auto-Cad, AMS, DeltaV, RSLogix500 and Studio 5000, Connected Components Workbench, In-Sight Explorer, RMC Tools, IV Smart Navigator, Triconix, RTP Net Suite, Win Blend, Waugh, Opto-22, Modscan, Honeywell TDC 2000 & 3000, Honeywell Experion, ProSoft Configuration Builder, Process Book, Blue Beam, Multi-Sim, Ultiboard, and P-Spice
Achievements 2 presentations chosen for Emerson Exchange
Presidents Council Award 2016 (JHC)
Certified Rescue Swimmer and Diver, US Navy
Good Conduct Award, US Navy
Letter of Commendation, US Navy
N.E.C. Update Seminar
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