38228 Paseo Padre Pkwy. #25
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 818-0886
nate@natesplace.org
COMPUTER SKILLS
Process Control Software:
WonderWare, RSView32
Other Software: AutoCAD 2000, CorelDraw, All Microsoft Office programs
Computer Programming: C, C++, Perl, Visual Basic, SQL database applications
Web Programming: IIS, Apache, HTML, CGI programs
Other: MySQL database programming, Ethernet, PC hardware configuration, Unix administration and scripting
PLC's: Allen Bradley,
Modicon, Texas Instruments
Data Networks: Ethernet, Data
Highway+, Modbus+
Operator Interfaces: Allen Bradley PanelView 1200/1400E, Uticor AVG HMI's, Proface, Dataliners
PLC Software: Rockwell Software products (6200 and RSLogix 5/500/5000), RSLinx, Taylor, ProWORX Plus and NxT
ELECTRICAL SKILLS
· Production machine design (power distribution, PLC
programming, man-machine interfacing, controls)
· Trouble shooting electrical, control, and
PLC/Automation systems
· Design and interpretation of one-lines, schematics,
elementarys, cabinet layouts, physical dwg's, parts-list, I/O lists, cable and
conduit schedules, MCC's .
· P&ID'S and instrumentation design (loop diagrams)
· Drive Controller configuration and programming
including Allen Bradley and ABB VSD
· Troubleshooting production lines.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc.
Maintenance Specialist 7/98
to Present
Responsible
for handling numerous special projects, upgrades, and installations involving
new or upgraded technology, especially relating to PLC programming or HMI
development
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On call for all electrical and PLC problems
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Handle numerous special projects,
upgrades, and installations involving new or upgraded technology
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Designed and implemented PLC controls
for the automation of several process that previously had to be completed
manually, such as press die height adjustment and various pressure control
systems
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Created a PLC-based Job Recipe system
that automatically loads, stores, and updates job-specific machine settings
simultaneously over a network of machine controllers
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Responsible for training electricians in
troubleshooting of new equipment
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Designed and created programs for over
25 active, unique HMI screens
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Create and teach classes covering
operator interface programming for maintenance personnel
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Manage varies electrical projects
through out the plant
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Saved a project to upgrade all press die
clampers on a line scheduled to be aborted by coming in from vacation,
isolating network problems and re-writing PLC control code
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Installed numerous software-based motion
limits and interlocks to eliminate equipment damage
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Created a custom web-based file server
using numerous Perl Common Gateway Interface programs to create a centralized
location for all plant backup files
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Design and create technical schematics
and drawings for new and upgraded systems using AutoCAD 2000
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Converted existing ControlView
applications using C programs to RSView32 applications using Visual Basic
Scripting
· Responsible for the configuration and upkeep of all
plant industrial computers
· Design and programming with RS View and Panelview
· Design Data Highway+ networks and PLC programming for
Allen Bradley Processors
· Have utilized numerous forms of test equipment
including Megohmmeters, Oscilloscopes, Chart Recorders, Huntron Trackers, and
Time Domain Reflectometers
· ISO9000 understanding for checking
· Trouble shooting Production lines (especially when
PLC trouble was suspected)
U.S.S. Carl Vinson, CVN-70, U.S. Navy
Nuclear Qualified Electrician's Mate, 7/92 to 7/98
· Work Center Supervisor while on deployment in the
Persian Gulf for Operation Southern Watch
· Responsible for the maintenance and repair of all
electrical support equipment for a shipboard nuclear reactor
· Maintained a 100% PM completion rate
· Received an Admiral's Letter of Commendation for
repairs made to a critical ship's service generator
· Qualified for the highest electrical watch station on
the ship, Load Dispatcher, who is responsible for the entire ship's electrical
distribution system
· Responded to numerous electrical casualties,
performing the necessary actions to maintain or restore electrical power
· Created and implemented manpower schedules and
recovery plans for a load center that was destroyed by fire. The load center was returned to service
after one week a day ahead of schedule.
· Held a Classified security clearance
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Completed Naval Nuclear Power School,
regarded as the most difficult school in the military, in the top fifth of my
class.
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Naval Electrician School
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Naval Nuclear Training Prototype School
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Completed courses in Advanced Visual
Basic Programming, RSView, Advanced Motion Controllers, Electrical Equipment
Repair, Basic Soldering, Reactor Rod Drive Power Supplies, Industrial Robot
Programming, PLC Programming, Vision Sensors, Basic Machining, Welding, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Frequency Drive Systems and
Modular Transfer Press Operation and Maintenance
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Currently enrolled in various technical
classes of personal interest at Ohlone College in Fremont.
ADDITIONAL AWARDS
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Awarded the Embedded Linux Journal Award
for Best Learning Project to Help Others Understand Embedded Linux
Development for my work on the Gizmocopter Project (www.gizmocopter.org)