About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1927370
CONTROLS & ELECTRICAL ENGINEER | INSTRUMENTATION, HAZARDOUS-AREA SYSTEMS & DRILLING EQUIPMENT
Core Expertise
- Designing electrical and instrumentation control systems for land and offshore drilling equipment
- Developing PLC applications and HMI for safe, automated drilling equipment operation
- Managing equipment certification programs and third-party audits (ATEX, IECEx, UL, ABS)
- Leading engineering teams of up to 25; achieved low attrition and high on-time delivery
- Overseeing FAT/CFAT, commissioning, and global field technical support for installed systems
Project Background
- Developed complete control packages for land-based drilling rigs and electrohydraulic tool systems
- Engineered control enclosures, cable assemblies, and sensor integration for hazardous-area installations
- Managed repair and refurbishment operations with P&L oversight and production scheduling to meet delivery targets
- Led R&D and commercialization efforts across multiple drilling and pressure-system product lines
- Implemented quality and safety documentation, including electrical testing, calibration, and preservation procedures
Key Skills
- PLC programming (various platforms) | HMI development | Red Lion experience
- Industrial networking: Ethernet/IP | Modbus TCP | RS-232 | RS-485
- Hazardous-area standards: ATEX | IECEx | NEC | CEC | UL/cUL compliance
- Electrical design & power systems | Motor control | Control enclosure design
- CAD: SolidWorks | AutoCAD
- FAT/Commissioning | Field service & troubleshooting | Electrohydraulic systems
Education
- 4-year Electrical Apprenticeship — Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (Journeyman Electrician certification)
Awards & Recognition
- Interprovincial Journeyman Electrician certification
- Continued professional training in PLCs, ATEX, and IECEx
Why Interview this Candidate?
A seasoned controls and electrical engineer with 25+ years designing, certifying, and commissioning hazardous-area drilling equipment systems. Proven leader who built and managed engineering teams, owned full product lifecycle from PLC/HMI development through FAT and field commissioning, and maintained regulatory compliance for global certifications. Well-suited to accelerate R&D, product development, and commercialization for an OEM seeking hands-on controls expertise and field-proven troubleshooting capability.
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