About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 953601
SENIOR AUTOMATION & CONTROLS ENGINEER | DCS, PLC/HMI, PROJECT LEADERSHIP
Core Expertise
- Automation system design and integration across manufacturing, process, and packaging environments.
- DCS modernization, legacy PLC migrations, and function block optimization for process control reliability.
- PLC and HMI programming for high-speed packaging, robotic assemblies, and inspection systems.
- Project leadership across capital equipment lifecycle including budgeting, procurement, commissioning, and site acceptance.
- Mentoring and training engineers and operators; developing technical training plans and onsite instruction.
Project Background
- Managed multimillion-dollar automation projects ranging from medium upgrades to complex new line deployments.
- Implemented robotic assembly integrations and vision inspection upgrades to increase reliability and reduce downtime.
- Integrated DCS and PLC platforms (process and batch), providing migrations, FAT, SAT, and operator training.
- Delivered automation solutions across pharmaceuticals, life sciences, oil and gas, aerospace, and heavy manufacturing.
- Directed cross-functional teams including contractors, controls engineers, and operators for on-time project completion.
Key Skills
- PLCs & HMI | Rockwell Automation (RSLogix/Studio 5000) | Siemens TIA Portal | Allen-Bradley
- DCS & SCADA | Honeywell Experion | Emerson DeltaV | AVEVA | Ignition | Wonderware
- Industrial networking & protocols | Ethernet TCP/IP | ProfiNet | ModBus | Foundation Fieldbus | HART
- Controls programming & languages | Ladder, Function Block, Structured Text | C | C# | VB | MATLAB
- Systems engineering & lifecycle | FAT, SAT, commissioning, equipment procurement, documentation, and validation
- Project leadership & tools | Capital project management, budgeting, MS Project, SAP, training, mentoring
Education
- M.S., Electrical Engineering — Lappeenranta University of Technology
- B.S., Controls and Automation Engineering — Technological Educational Institution of Peiraeus
Awards & Recognition
- Certifications: OSHA, NFPA 70E, Six Sigma, leadership and control-systems trainings.
- Managed multimillion-dollar automation programs and subprojects valued between $5M and $18M.
Why Interview this Candidate?
Seasoned automation and controls engineer with over 18 years delivering DCS modernizations, PLC/HMI migrations, and robotic integrations across highly regulated industries. Proven leader managing multimillion-dollar capital projects through procurement, commissioning, and operator training while mentoring cross-functional teams. Deep expertise with Honeywell Experion, Rockwell, Siemens, Ignition, and industrial networking protocols enables rapid troubleshooting, reliable deployments, and measurable uptime improvements.
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