Experienced automation and control engineer with over seventeen years experience designing, programming, commissioning, and selling automated control systems.  Offer not only the technical skills to implement PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems, but also the management and communication skills necessary to guide projects to success. 

As outlined below, I offer the knowledge and lessons learned on many projects working with a wide variety of repeat clients.  Beyond the necessary programming and design skills, I understand what is necessary to address your technical needs as well as business and scheduling goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degreed engineer with over 17 years of experience in the automation/control field.

• Experience includes electrical design, programming, and commissioning of control and test systems, PLC/SCADA/HMI systems, and communication networks.

• Eight years of direct experience implementing and programming automated control systems focusing on the application of PC and PLC technology.

• Six years experience advising clients on the best use of state of the art automation systems focusing on GE Fanuc Series 90 PLC’s and CIMPLICITY HMI software.

• Two years experience developing business opportunities in the power generation and transmission markets in New England.

• Excellent communicator who enjoys working with clients to find optimum solutions to their problems.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

TECHNICAL:

Process Control Automation (2003)
Provided automation and Human Machine Interface (HMI) programming support for a new manufacturing plant.  This plant manufacturers aerogel insulating blankets for use in high tech and industrial applications. 

The control system included a central control room SCADA system employing a CIMPLICITY HMI Server with an additional Viewer station, five Series 90-30 PLC's, and interfaces to a wide range of plant equipment.  The system controlled over 100 directional control valves, 30 automatic proportioning valves, 25 pressure vessels, and accompanying support equipment including variable speed drives, 300 pressure, level, and temperature instruments, .boilers, and cooling systems.

Hydro Station – Commissioning Support (2002)
Supported the commissioning of a new automation system and hydraulic actuator controlling two 2-MW generators.

Hydro Station – Automation / HMI System Programming (2002)
Programmed a GE Fanuc 90-30 PLC and CIMPLICITY HMI operator interface system to control two 3-MW generators and related equipment.  Project included interfacing to existing Woodward mechanical governors and existing SCADA system.  System allowed fully unattended operation, remote control, and automatic water level control.

Hydro Station – Governor / Automation System Programming (2002-03)
Programmed eight AB SLC 500’s & PanelView 550’s to control seven hydro-electric governors and related equipment.  System automated all turbine/generator control and alarms functions, governor speed and load regulation, auto start/stopped units, interfaced with existing SCADA RTU, and communicated with a high-level water level control system via an Ethernet Network.  Project included coordination of seven PLC’s (one per unit) and a shared automatic synchronizing system.

A particular challenge on this project was the remote location and schedule for project commissioning.  This plant is located on the Exploits River in Bishop's Falls, Newfoundland.  Due to scheduling restrictions commissioning and installation was performed during the winter of 2002-2003 under extreme weather conditions.  Commissioning of the control and hydraulic systems as well as electrical control installation was supported by Casco Systems end to end, culminating in the commissioning of six new American Hydro Seagull horizontal 3MW turbine/generator units and the reconditioning of a seventh existing unit.  When completed the plant was able to be run remotely from the clients SCADA control center, providing a reliable, cost-effective power plant.

Power System Transfer Switching Control System Programming (2002)
Designed & configured a PanelMate PC-based operator interface; programmed AB SLC 500 to AB PowerMonitoring II Remote I/O Block logic; and programmed logic for SLC to SLC Ethernet communications scheme as part of a team which designed, developed, and installed an automated switching and monitoring system for a 11.5kV university campus power system. 

PLC Program Conversion (2002)
Converted ladder logic program originally written for a Series One PLC to a new VersaMax PLC platform.  Project involved determining how the original program worked and creating a new program with matching functionality for water level control.

Hydro Station Electronic Actuator Control (2002)
Designed and programmed a GE Fanuc 90-30 & Maple Systems OIT based electronic actuator control.  The new system provided off-line speed regulation and online gate position control of a hydroelectric turbine.  System was designed to replace an existing digital governor with a simple to configure, reliable system.

34.5 kV Line Section PLC/SCADA  (2002)
Programmed Series 90-30 PLC, PanelMate OIT, and SCADA communication interface to add control and alarm functions for Sections 25 & 77, as well as related breakers.

34.5kV Capacitor Bank Addition (2001)
Designed electrical control system and programmed associated GE Fanuc 90-30 PLC to control four capacitor banks.  System provided automatic control of four 34.5 kV capacitor banks and circuit switchers; high voltage tripping of cap banks; and remote SCADA interface.

Hydro Station Fish Elevator (2001)
Programmed and commissioned GE Fanuc 90-30 PLC logic and Wonderware InTouch SCADA/HMI system to automate a fish elevator and associated water control system.  This fully automated system controlled large 2’ and 3’ modulating valves to provide attraction water through a fish passageway at specific flow rates and velocities.  As fish are attracted by this water flow, they are automatically captured and then lifted over the dam, allowing upstream passage for Atlantic Salmon and other species.  Involvement included all aspects of PLC and HMI system including motion control, operator interface, safety, and process control.

Diesel Generator Unit Control System (2001)
Modified an existing Allen Bradley SLC 500 program and RS View HMI system to add control and operator interface functions for a diesel generator.

Dock Pump Remote Control System (2001)
Developed a wireless remote control system to control ship to shore pumping operations at multiple locations.  Project included custom design of a novel “Emergency Stop” wireless system in addition to typical Start/Stop functions.  Project resulted in cost savings in excess of $100,000 by reducing piping, wiring, and installation expenses.

Fuel Additive Control System (2001)
Designed a fuel additive control system which allows tank farm operators to select an injection rate and total quantity.  System automatically controls additive injection as fuel is pumped from oil tankers to a storage facility.

Al Mussaib, Iraq Substation Automation (2004)
Developed CIMPLICITY HMI SCADA system for a 400 kV substation being constructed at the largest generating station in Iraq.  The Substation Integration System provides local monitoring and breaker control functions for five breaker and a half bays, including GSU Transformers T1-T5; Breakers 52-1 thru 52-15; Transmission Lines L1-L4 and Bus 1 & 2. 

The system is comprised of GE Fanuc’s CIMPLICITY HMI Plant Edition Graphical User Interface and Schweitzer SEL-2030 Data Concentrators.  The HMI software acts as a ModBus Serial RTU Master and retrieves station status information from intelligent electronic devices via three SEL-2030 data concentrators.  The SEL-2030’s poll the station’s protective relays and meters for target, analog, status, and metering data.  This data is then read from the 2030’s by the HMI system and displayed in numerical and graphical formats.

This system was developed and factory tested in under 2 months to meet an aggressive shipping schedule.  Following a rapid software development process the system was shop tested concurrently with final control room wiring. 

345 kV Substation Reclosing and Annunciation System (2000)
Planned, programmed, and commissioned a GE Fanuc 90-30 PLC based automatic reclosing system for a nine breaker substation bus; implemented PLC based SCADA interface; designed station annunciator logic including a local PanelMate operator interface.

115/345 kV Cap Bank Automation & Control Systems (2000/1)
Programmed and assisted with the commissioning of a GE Fanuc 90-30 PLC based Capacitor Bank control system at two 115/345 kV substations.  Each system provided automatic control of two 115kV capacitor banks and circuit switchers; high voltage backup tripping of both cap banks; and SCADA interface.

Capacitor Bank Automation and Control System  (2000/1)
Similar to the projects listed above, the Mason project also involved the implementation of a 90-30 PLC based intelligent SCADA interface which allowed the PLC to emulate a Remote Terminal Unit.

115/345 kV Capacitor Bank Automation and Control System  (2000/1)
System provided automatic control of three capacitor banks and circuit switchers; high voltage backup tripping of both cap banks; and SCADA interface.

Tank Farm Loading Bay Expansion (2000)
Responsible for design, programming, and testing of modifications to a GE Fanuc Series 90-70 PLC based control system required to expand functionality and scale of an automated truck loading bay.

Low Head Hydroelectric Station Automation
Programmed GE Fanuc PLC based automated control systems for manual and automatic control of multiple small hydroelectric stations.  Also implemented operator interface system for alarm annunciation and control functions.

Energy Monitoring System
Created novel energy monitoring system to track and report energy savings from a variety of energy conservation projects.  System collected energy usage data, calculated performance data, formatted reports, and reported energy savings data to a central database system.

Ground Wood Mill DCS Interface
Implemented unique computer interface to an existing DCS control system.  Utilized Microsoft Windows based Wonderware InTouch HMI software and third party communication drivers to create easy to use operator “window” into the process.  Provided all configuration and programming, designed graphics, and commissioned system in conjunction with plant personnel.

Automated Machine Control Systems (Various clients)
Implemented multiple automated machine control systems for automatic assembly, part handling/packaging, and testing of various products/components.  Provided complete project management, design, programming, and commissioning of systems using a variety of control platforms including GE Fanuc, Allen-Bradley, Modicon, and Mitsubishi. Worked in a number of industries including biologic, plastics, automotive, and discrete component assembly & manufacturing.

Management:
As the owner of Casco Systems, LLC I provide programming, training, and project management services for clients in the utility, power generation, OEM, and process control industries.  I concentrate on communicating with clients to ensure that their technical, schedule, and business goals are understood and achieved.

As the Manager of Business Development for E/PRO Engineering & Environmental Consulting, I served as the primary contact for clients in the initial stages of large utility projects.  I coordinated and guided E/PRO’s efforts to identify clients and propose solutions to their technical and business problems.  Responsible for all marketing and sales efforts, proposal generation, and client satisfaction.

 

As an Automation Specialist for the Leen Company I was responsible for sales, marketing, technical support, and application assistance for the GE Fanuc and Cutler Hammer Automation product lines in Maine and parts of New Hampshire.  Responsible for approximately $1.5M in annual sales of automation equipment, including GE Fanuc Series 90 programmable logic controllers, CIMPLICITY HMI/SCADA and PC Control software, motion, operator interfaces, communication devices, & I/O systems.  Provided technical support, application assistance, and training to customers and inside/outside sales staff. Expanded market share by creating strong relationships with system integrators, original equipment manufacturers, and plant engineers.  Specialized in helping customers find solutions to industrial control and automation problems.

 

As a Project Manager/Design Engineer with Automation Products I designed, fabricated, programmed, and commissioned industrial control, supervisory, test, and data acquisition systems.  Prepared proposals and bids for custom designed control systems, wrote technical operation and maintenance manuals, and provided customer training and technical support.

 

Provide training for programmable logic controller programming and maintenance, communication systems, and SCADA/HMI/OIT systems at SMTC and directly to clients.

AWARDS

• 2001 E/PRO Recognition of outstanding service

• 1996 Silver Level Award from GE Fanuc Automation

• 1995 Special Recognition from GE Faunc Automation for excellence (1 of 2 nationally)

• 1995 Award of Appreciation from GE Fanuc Automation for over 50% sales growth

• 1994 Outstanding Distributor from Cutler-Hammer IDT

AFFILIATIONS
 ISA      TAPPI             ECNE             NEPPA          SMPS