Expert Details
Process Automation
ID: 725534
Kentucky, USA
He has spent 14 years teaching machines to think and see using PLCs primarily the Allen-Bradley brand. These machines are used in a variety of industries including pharmaceutical, food, steel, plastics and power.
He is currently acting as a consultant in the design of vision systems used in the coke oven equipment industry.He has provided programming services on machines used in light manufacturing and conveyor systems.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 1979 | Degree: BSEE | Subject: Electrical Engineering | Institution: University of Kentucky |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2004 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: System Engineer | Department: Fossil Power Generation |
Responsibilities:He is responsible for the maintenance and security of the plant DCS (Digital Control System). |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1996 to 2004 | Employer: Process Control Concepts | Title: Electrical Engineer | Department: |
Responsibilities:Designed control systems for chemical and food plants. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1993 to 1996 | Employer: Saturn Machine | Title: Electrical Engineer | Department: |
Responsibilities:Designed machine control systems for the coke oven equipment industry. Three dimensional robotics using electrohydraulics. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1990 to 1993 | Employer: John Brown Engineering | Title: Chief Controls Engineer | Department: |
Responsibilities:Designed instrument and control systems for chemical and pharmaceutical plants. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1980 to 1990 | Employer: Tennessee Valley Authority | Title: Instrument and Control Engineer | Department: |
Responsibilities:Built and maintained power plant control systems for mainly fluidized bed combustors. |
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International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 2004 to 2004 | Country / Region: Canada/Ontario | Summary: He provided startup services and maintenance training on coke oven equipment. |
Fields of Expertise
electric power plant, manufacturing automation, automation technology, automation control, automatic handling equipment, process chemical control system, fossil-fueled steam generation, engineering control computer system, control system analysis, control system design, fossil fuel electric energy generation, computer-aided manufacturing, manufacturing control, digital control system, fossil fuel, factory automation, control system