Software Engineer - Project Manager
Resume:
John Worton
Bear, DE *****
***********@*****.***
PROFILE
Experienced PLC programmer, technical trainer, courseware developer, and controls technician with expertise in automated industrial controls including Allen-Bradley PLC/Control Logic processors, HMI, and Allen-Bradley AC drives. Certified Microsoft System Engineer (MCSE) and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) Strengths include: excellent communication skills, excellent troubleshooting skills, develop troubleshooting and maintenance procedures, training manuals, and instruction materials that are easy to use. Computer skills include: RSLogix 5, RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000 6200, ICOM, FactoryTalkView, RSView, Wonderware Windows 95/98/NT4.0/Windows 2000/Windows XP and Microsoft Office 97/2000/2003/2007, AutoCad, Adobe Premier, and Corel Draw/Paint.
Professional Experiance
Automation Training 2009 – Present
Independent Consultant
Conduct training classes on Industrial Automation Controls at customer site and conference rooms.
Classes conducted included both Standard and Custom Control Logix, SLC500, PowerFlex AC Drives, Wonderware, FactoryTalk View ,ControlNet and Devicenet courses.
Also working on Siemens S7 controllers in order to present training classes for customers.
Heinkel Filtering 2009 – Present
Independent Consultant
Provide engineering support for the programming and start up and troubleshooting of Filter
Centrifuge Systems in-house and at customer facilities. Typical sytem has SLC500, PowerFlex Drives and Wonderware HMI for control and Operator interface.
Also programmed and started up a complete system upgrade to Control Logix using Controlnet to interface with the PowerFlex Drives and converted Wonderware HMI to FactorTalk View SE.
General Motors 1999-2009
Independent Consultant (Wilmington, DE)
Responsibilities included:
- Engineering support for programming, installation, , start-up, and buy off of new process/control equipment.
- Continuous improvement to new and existing process/control equipment
- Engineering/technical and supervision support on breakdown of control equipment
- Provide technical training to skill trades in methods of maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment
and the use of test equipment to perform maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
- Create and maintain scheduled preventive maintenance tasks of new and existing equipment.
- Supervise skill trades personnel in the installation and modifications of new and existing control
and process equipment .
- Develop and maintain PLC, HMI, Drive programs, software programs, and CAD drawings for equipment.
- Purchase, supervise installation, configure and maintain laptop computers and workstations for plant
floor use in maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.
- Co-ordinate training classes of new equipment with OEM, maintenance and training department.
- Worked with maintenance department in the ordering of spare parts along with setting up point of use
locations for storage and maintenance of spare parts inventory.
Selected Accomplishments:
Supervised and engineered the installation and start-up of new Fuel-Fill/Windshield Wash Fluid
Fill, and Fire alarm Equipment.
Supervised and engineered the refurbishing and reprogramming of existing Brake Fill equipment
Which resulted in improved performance and drastically reduced downtime of equipment?
Supervised and engineered along with purchasing and acquiring the hardware to install a Simulated
Work Environment (SWE) conveyor system for use in training personnel on how a conveyor system
along with the quality system functions in an automotive environment.
Upgraded numerous process systems from PLC2 to PLC5 systems which helped reduce downtime
and reduced spare parts requirements for maintenance of equipment
Refurbished and upgraded controls for Vehicle Water Leak Test Booth which improved reliability
and provided an HMI interface which helped in reducing downtime.
Rockwell Automation / Allen Bradley 1987-1999
High Tech Inside Sales Representative (Norristown, PA/Wilmington, DE) – (1998-1999)
Provided application, configuration, and technical support, on new and existing Allen-Bradley products
with primary focus on Software, PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers), and HMI (Human Machine Interface) products. Developed sales quotations, system configuration of software, and hardware products based on customer current and future needs. Assisted Rockwell Area Managers with set-up, and demonstration of new products to customer and distributors.
Selected Accomplishments:
Identified new product anomalies and worked closely with product division to improve product quality.
Developed new system of maintaining software library for the Wilmington and Allentown offices resulting in quicker and more accurate use of data by sales persons and applications engineers.
Provided support for LAN (Novell 4.11) and 15 (Win ’95) workstations in the Wilmington office resulting in efficient network operations.
Managed the closing and relocation of assets of the Wilmington Office to the Norristown facility while maintaining seamless operations.
Senior Field Support Engineer Analyst (New Castle, DE) – (1994-1998)
Performed technical support for installation, repair, and programming of Allen-Bradley products. Primary focus on Software, PLC, HMI, and AC Drives. Supervised various sized project staff and provided technical guidance to less experienced engineers on specific assignments and projects.
Selected Accomplishments:
Proposed, quoted, and implemented changes to projects resulting in increased production and improved quality of manufacturing.
Managed manufacturing automated controls updates without disrupting production.
Senior Field Technical Instructor (New Castle, DE) – (1987-1994)
Planned and scheduled in-house and on-site customer classes. Monitored Instructors’ classes and provided performance feedback. Present 20 different courses covering PLC’s (using Allen-Bradley and ICOM software), AC Drives and HMI for plant electricians and engineers on troubleshooting and programming machines for product production. Worked with Rockwell application engineers on various engineering projects involving
PLC and AC Drive integration.
Selected Accomplishments:
Designed training simulators for new AC Drive and DC Drive products that became the standard for the company nationwide.
Developed the plan and conducted courses for the southeastern regional office resulting in growth and profitability of Drives training business.
Proposed and developed a course scheduling plan for the northeastern region to maximize utilization of resources and improve profits.
Developed customer course material and classes based on customer needs resulting in increased business and customer satisfaction.
Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation 1981-1987
Field Technical Instructor(King of Prussia) – (1984-1987)
Conducted standard and custom courses on Allen-Bradley products (AC Drives, PLC Controllers) both in-house and at the customer site. Coordinated on-site training for logistics with customers and other
Allen-Bradley facilities in the country.
Selected Accomplishments:
Started the first successful AC Drive training center in the field and doubled the training revenues of the office.
Developed technical training manuals and training simulators on new and custom AC Drive products for customer and Allen-Bradley service engineers.
Field Support Engineer Analyst – (1981-1984)
Performed technical support for installation and repair of AC drives on-site (nationally) and over the
phone. Developed and conducted classes for Allen-Bradley service representatives on AC Drive products, held at product division in Fullerton, CA and Cederburg, WI.
PTI Controls 1978-1981
Field Service Manager (Fullerton, CA) – (1980-1981)
Managed team of 24 and provided technical phone support for service engineers and customers. Scheduled field service calls, start-ups and training classes on AC Drive products. Hired and trained all new service engineers. Managed all customer invoicing for service calls and training classes. Performed technical support for start-up, and repair of AC Drives at customer locations on the west coast.
Selected Accomplishments:
Identified and worked with engineering department in resolving product design problems.
Trained Allen-Bradley service representatives to troubleshoot and maintain equipment to improve support and increase customer satisfaction.
Field Service Representative (Haddonfield, NJ) – (1978-1980)
Provided national and international technical support for start-up and repair of AC Drives on-site and
over the phone. Conducted AC Drive troubleshooting classes at customer locations for skilled trades personnel.
CERTIFICATIONS
MCSE - Microsoft Certified System Engineer
MCT - Microsoft Certified Trainer
MCP+I – Microsoft Certified Professional (Internet)
MCP – Microsoft Certified Professional
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