automation/controls specialist

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1884940

About this Candidate

DAVRON CV: Candidate 1884940

CONTROLS & AUTOMATION ENGINEER | PLC/HMI | FIELD COMMISSIONING & RETROFITS

Core Expertise

  • Systems integration of PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs for oil, gas, and manufacturing operations.
  • Leading field commissioning, FAT/SAT execution, troubleshooting, and start-up coordination.
  • Designing control architectures including hardware selection, network topology, and I/O structure.
  • Developing PLC and HMI software using Siemens, Allen-Bradley, and structured text languages.
  • Managing field teams, training technicians, and optimizing service processes to improve uptime.

Project Background

  • Designed and delivered control systems for drilling, pumping, and manufacturing equipment across sectors.
  • Retrofitted legacy control systems on hydraulic service units, improving reliability and maintainability.
  • Commissioned a mobile material handling and storage system within three weeks including conveyors and sensors.
  • Implemented fault-tolerant PLC logic and redundancy for unmanned pumping and mud handling equipment.
  • Reduced field service call volume by 75% after new control installations and technician training.

Key Skills

  • Siemens TIA Portal | Step 7 | Structured Text
  • Allen-Bradley | Studio 5000 | RSLogix | Ladder Logic
  • VFDs | Avid | Delta Drives | VFD parameter tuning
  • HMI design | Red Lion | Operator interface usability
  • Ethernet/IP | Modbus | Remote telemetry | Satellite communications
  • FAT/SAT | Commissioning | Field troubleshooting | Start-up management
  • SAP | Procurement | Project management | Team leadership and training

Education

  • Associate's degree, Avionics Maintenance Technology — Westwood College of Aviation

Awards & Recognition

  • Siemens Basic and Advanced Training certification

Why Interview this Candidate?

They are a controls and automation engineer with 15+ years delivering PLC/HMI solutions, retrofits, and field commissioning across energy and industrial sectors. They have reduced service calls by 75% and delivered rapid commissioning of complex material handling systems. Their blend of hands-on field leadership, PLC programming expertise, and remote telemetry experience enables immediate impact on controls teams.

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