BRIAN Homer Glen, IL 60491
(708) 275-1282
BLACK [email protected]
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Proven troubleshooting capability in a fast-paced environment by effectively using sortation downtime for proactive automation
improvement. Maintains an organized clean safe work environment with diligent attention to important details. Willing to take on any task
to support team and help business succeed. Offers strong electrical & mechanical troubleshooting ability with eagerness to learn new
technology such as robotics and other automated equipment.
SKILLS
• Safety Compliant • Emerson Ovation Developer Studio • Conveyors/ Gappers/ Rollers/ Diverters
• Team Work • AB RSLogix 5000/500 Software • Vanderlande POSISORTER (XDOC)
• Leadership • SICK SOPAS Configuration Software • Intralox Activated Roller Belt (ARB)
• Preventative Maintenance Schedules • SICK Camera & Scanner Systems • Dematic Sliding Shoe Sortation
• Work Orders • Motor Control Centers/ Switchgear • Siemens Visicon Package Singulator
• Variable Frequency Drives • Envelope Bin Sortation & Scanning
• Piping and Instrumentation Drawings
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic Circuits
EXPERIENCE
June 2021-May 2022
Associate Process Control Engineer
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Cicero, IL
• Analyzed specifications and plans for process instrumentation and control systems; reviewed contractor submittals for compliance of
new DCS cabinets & switches on networks across the water reclamation plant
• Investigated contractor claims for extra work; resolution to post contract award design and construction problems
• Maintained process control systems, databases, networks, security and routine backups of system on a monthly basis
• Modified control systems with AB RSLogiix5000 and operator interface development via Emerson Ovation Studio
• Factory Expectance Testing on Emerson Ovation DCS systems, Cisco network switches, DELL OPC data exchange & Historian servers
and requested Human Machine Interface HMI development
June 2017-June 2021
Plant Engineer- Process Support Group
United Parcel Service UPS Hodgkins, IL
• Interacted with operations and SCADA equipment to conduct each sortation to the maximum efficiency from real time numerical data
• Troubleshot and calibrated the following devices: Height Sensors, Dimensioning Systems, Imaging Systems, Laser Scanners, Photo
eyes, Motors & Controls (MCC’s), Variable Frequency Drives (VFD’s), Encoders, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s), HMI’s,
Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), Shoe Sortation Systems, Automated Package Singulator Systems, Rollers, Belts, Diverters,
Pulleys and Motor Reducers
• Coordinated with maintenance mechanics to locate root cause of problem and expedited work prior to statistical breakdown
• Proactively identified mechanical and electrical problems to improve sortation reliability and efficiency
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May 2014-April 2015
Project Engineer
BLAC INC (Contract) Elmhurst, IL
• Examined project scopes with engineering team for design and engineering issues
• Managed electrical and instrumentation design of hydraulic actuator systems for refinery drum unheading slide valves
• Derived logic diagrams from PLC code for simplified system troubleshooting
• Calibrated various types of (Rosemount) level, flow, temperature and pressure transmitters
• Factory Acceptance Testing with clients prior to shipment of hydraulic skids
• Aided field technicians with appropriate cables, fittings and devices per hazardous area classifications
July 2013-April 2014
Project Engineer
Honeywell (Contract) Des Plaines, IL
• Reviewed client Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams for the development of customer Field Wiring, I/O, and DCS List
• Created custom wiring diagrams and panel layouts for shop through use of AutoCAD-Electrical 2013
• Researched vendor devices/requisitions in SAP for procurement to obtain control cabinet materials
• Advised clients on project status, revisions, change notices and control cabinet assembly progress
• Quality acceptance testing on distributed control systems for the oil and gas industry
October 2012-July 2013
Electrical Designer
ASAP Automation, Inc (Part-Time) Addison, IL
• Guaranteed drawings while meeting deadlines associated with the customer
• Provided electrical schematic drawings with AutoCAD 2012-Electrical for control cabinet retrofit
October 2011-October 2012
Schematic Design Engineer
Electro Motive Diesel (Contract) Lagrange, IL
• Contributed in applying engineering changes for new locomotive design and customer field modifications
• Interpreted specific customer locomotive requirements to produce one schematic for multiple different wiring options
• Implemented vendor electrical equipment and devices into locomotive schematic
• Released shop documentation for cable form and wiring harness design for locomotive control cabinets
January 2011-May 2011
Motor Control Center Order Engineer
Siemens (Contract) West Chicago, IL
• Constructed assembly drawings and bill of materials for the MCC structure based on product knowledge, applicable codes and standards
with use of appropriate reference documents
• Selected electrical devices to function as required in assemblies/circuits
• Determined proper method for applying, installing, and wiring of systems as required
• Assisted shop in solving problems related to mechanical assemblies or wiring diagrams or bills of material
October 2008-June 2009
Associate Instrumentation & Control System Engineer
WorleyParsons Westchester, IL
• Performed entry-level engineering, analysis and design utilizing current technology, standards, templates, and cataloged products
• Designed sized and specified (i.e. Project specifications and datasheets) for instruments and control equipment to indicate, measure and
control specific aspects of a process
• Checked documents and drawings produced by other engineers and drafting personnel
Education
Purdue University North Central, Westville Indiana
Bachelor of Science (B.S) – Electrical Engineering Technology August 2008
Emphasis: Process Control and Instrumentation
