Kronos Implementation Resume
Contact information
Brian S. Johnston
17 Street
The City of New York
NY
Career objective
Looking for a challenging position of the Kronos Implementation Resume the reputed University with a view to use my wide experience for the benefit of the organization.
An experienced, time served electrician, well versed in all aspects of engineering maintenance. Used to operating as part of an integrated team but also capable of self-motivation. Well organised, excellent timekeeper, can implement and meet efficient working schedules and deadlines. Has worked mostly in multi-skilled roles and has carried out supervisory duties since 2009.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING.
1980 6 GCE “O†levels including Mathematics, English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Geometrical and Engineering Drawing.
1981-1985 Mining Electrical National Certificate (ONC equivalent).
1985-1988 IMEMME Honours Certificate - Electrical section (HNC equivalent).
1994 16th Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations.
1995 Portable Appliance Testing Course.
1998 Tig. Welding Course.
2002 Siemens Step 5 Basic + Advanced Programming Courses.
2003 Information Technology Certificate in Word Processing, Spreadsheets and Database.
2004 Siemens Step 7 Programming Course.
2005 Energy Management Course.
2006 Mobile Elevating Work Platform Training Course (IPAF approved).
2006 Fork Lift Truck and Bobcat Training Courses.
2006 Compex Training Course.
2008 Harness + Fall Arrest Training Course.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY.
2008 - Date Gliderol Garage Doors - Peterlee.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER/PRODUCTION LEADER.
In sole charge of a new 110 metre long multi-million pound automated production line answering directly to the company Managing Director.
The duties include:-
Scheduling work and meeting tight production deadlines.
Devising and implementing new, safe and efficient working practices.
Setting up and implementing new stock control systems to ensure a plentiful supply of raw materials to allow for the manufacture of sufficient finished product to meet ever changing customer demands.
Ordering of raw materials and directly dealing with suppliers.
Looking for ways to streamline and perfect the operation by constantly monitoring, updating and automating working practices and operating procedures.
Training employees to carry out improved working practices and operating procedures safely and efficiently.
Dealing with holiday requests, interviewing and employing new personnel.
Carrying out all necessary disciplinary measures.
Solely responsible for all programming updates and electrical breakdowns throughout the entire unit.
The sourcing and ordering of all electrical spare parts by directly dealing with company representatives and electrical wholesalers.
The equipment includes:-
Allen Bradley PLCs logix5000 and micrologix1500.
Operator interfacing via an Adroit Scada system.
Communications to excess of 50 nodes of I/O and 40 Allen Bradley VSD units via dual device net networks.
Servo motor control via a fibre optic connected Sercos network.
Network design using RSWorks.
Remote interfacing to all systems with the use of RSLinx Classic protocol.
Remotely accessing computers using RealVNC software.
V-SFT HaKKO HMI units.
Precise speed and distance control.
De-coilers, embossers, roll-formers, guillotines, press/punching stations, laminator and numerous different types of conveyor units.
2006 -2008 Hexion Specialty Chemicals - Peterlee.
PLANT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER.
Member of a small team of technicians, installing, testing, commissioning and maintaining all services safely within an extremely hazardous top tier COMAH site.
The duties include:-
Open loop control of plant using Allen Bradley PLC's with the aid of multiple ifix intellution remote HMI terminal units and a SCADA industrial interface system.
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance to laid down schedules.
Raising of permits, dealing with contractors and working within a permit to work system.
Panel wiring, electrical installations and documentation of systems using a Visio drawing package
Complying with COSHH regs. within an environment having a wide variety of dangerous chemicals.
The use of breathing apparatus whilst carrying out maintenance work on hazardous systems.
The equipment includes:-
Boilers, compressors, water treatment plant, cooling towers, plate heat exchangers, various centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, reactors, agitators, cross exchanger, catalytic incinerator, absorber, scrubber, column and homogenisers.
A varied range of analogue transmitters and receivers for automatic plant control.
Loading systems and pigging lines.
1994 - 2006 Coats Optilon - Peterlee.
2004 -2006 FACTORY ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (GRADE 7)
Working as the sole electrical person on site during the downsizing of the plant
The duties include:-
Automation of purpose built production lines during reduced operator manpower.
Installation of Kronos security door swipe card system.
Introduction and implementation of cost saving ideas to reduce factory utility bills.
The setting and automation of utilities using a PC and a doorway control program.
The setting up and administration of a computerised planned maintenance management system.
Dealing with contractors on site.
Overseeing and ensuring that the relocation of production machinery during the factory closure programme was carried out successfully.
2002 -2004 DEVELOPMENT TECHNICIAN (GRADE 6)
Leader of a small team of technicians designing, building and commissioning new machinery for use both within our own factory and overseas units.
The duties include:-
Pricing, sourcing, and ordering of all electrical equipment used.
Directly liaising with electrical wholesalers and company representatives.
Designing and wiring electrical control circuits.
Writing of machine programs predominantly using Siemens programming languages.
Training of staff with regard to the safe operation of newly developed machines.
Compiling and documenting machine manuals and electrical drawings.
Constantly looking for ways to increase machine efficiency.
Control equipment used:-
Siemens Step 5 and Step 7 PLC's
Unitronics PLC/HMI display units.
Various types of AC drives.
Servo drives and encoders for precise measurement and speed control.
Pilz safety circuits.
1994 -2002 MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (GRADE 5)
Member of a small team of technicians, maintaining safe running conditions and all services to high volume, purpose built, zip manufacturing equipment.
The duties include:-
The safe supply and maintenance of power, compressed air and steam to production machinery.
Safely maintaining automatic water and effluent treatment plants.
Repairing mechanical seals on circulation pumps and multi-stage pressure pumps.
The equipment includes:-
AC and DC drives incorporating automatic closed loop speed control.
High and low speed dual motor synchronisation control of different types of wrapping and steam heated drying machines.
Microprocessor control of high temperature pressure vessel dyeing machines.
Semi-automatic paint spraying and stripping systems.
1993 - 1994 Stadium Plastics - Hartlepool.
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Member of a small team of technicians, repairing and maintaining a large factory unit and associated equipment to safe standards.
The equipment includes:-
AC and DC drives.
A vast range of temperature control and monitoring systems.
Movement, speed and pressure control of hydraulic circuitry.
Automatic closed loop systems.
PLC controlled robots.
Fully automatic and semi-automatic systems.
Pressurised chilled water ring mains and compressed air systems.
Injection moulding machines and associated equipment.
1980 - 1993 British Coal - Horden and Vane Tempest Colliery.
ELECTRICIAN.
The duties include:-
Installing, testing, commissioning and maintaining electrical systems and equipment.
Supervising and instructing semi-skilled personnel.
Carrying out planned maintenance to flameproof and intrinsically safe apparatus.
Operating a “permit to work†system within a hazardous environment.
Working to deadlines in pressure situations.
Operating safe practices working with oil and air filled switchgear up to 6600volts.
Carrying out cable laying, jointing and termination.
APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN (INDENTURED).
Comprehensive “on the job†training with skilled tradesmen.
INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES.
D.I.Y., walking and camping.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Completed the Coast-to-Coast cycle route in 2005.
Duke of Edinburgh Award (silver standard) in 1981.
References
Brian S. Johnston
Manager
Wap Company.
Brian_Johnston@gmail.com
