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Experience
General Motors of Canada 2003 to 2008
Electrician C&M,309A
Troubleshooting and maintain Robots, Electronic monitoring system, installing high voltage and Ethernet systems
Field Specialist Technician October 1984 - 2003
Canon Canada Markham, Ontario
Responsible for the technical training, supervision and coordination of field operations for a team of 30 technicians.
Provide reports to management on the progress of field technicians.
Advanced troubleshooting of electronic controlled mechanical systems using multi-meters, line monitors and service manuals.
Responsible for the creation and implementation of preventive maintenance procedures.
Write performance reports on equipment and components for engineers.
Conduct and coordinate technical and customer relations seminars as required.
Inventory management.
Responsible for the installation of equipment on customers' networks. Troubleshooting computer networks.
Professional Education
Diploma in Electronic Technician, 1983 - 1984
Durham College of Applied Arts and Technology Oshawa, Ontario
Course of study included:
Skills, preparation of technical reports, Physics and Chemistry Techniques, Calculus and Electronic Calculus, Computer,
Programming and Editing using BASIC, AC Electrical fundamentals, Electronic Devices and,
Circuitry, Programming for Microcomputers, Electronic Drafting and Diagrams, Logic and Computer
Circuitry, Communications Systems
Management Studies and Supervisory techniques.
Control and instrumentation
Pneumatics Fundamentals 1985
Centennial College of Applied Arts and Technology Scarborough, Ontario
Hydraulics Fundamentals 1986
Centennial College of Applied Arts and Technology, Scarborough, Ontario
Electrical Fundamentals 1985- 1986
Durham College of Applied Arts and TechnologyOshawa, Ontario
Robotics 1986
Durham College of Applied Arts and Technology,Oshawa, Ontario
Cpr/first Aid Training 1989
Infant/child Cpr/first Aid Training 1994
St. John's Ambulance Oshawa, Ontario
Dos 6.1 1995
Durham College of Applied Arts and Technology Oshawa, Ontario
Whims Training 1994, 1995 and 1996
Office Equipment, a Division of Canon Canada Markham, Ontario
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Professional Education
(Continued)
Comp Tia A+,Windows Computer Service Technician Certification 1999
Durham College of Applied Arts and Technology Oshawa, Ontario
Comp Tia Network +, Network Certification 2000, Diamond, Institute Ajax, Ontario
Microsoft MCSE Certification, 1 2003
Electrician C&M 309A,
Durham College of Applied Arts and Technology Ottawa, Ontario 2003-2008 Honours
309D Instrumentation Electrician 2003-2008
Instrumentation and control processes
Durham College of Applied Arts and Technology
Oshawa, Ontario 2003-2008
Instrumentation and Control training
Industrial applications of process control
Pressure, Flow and level process control
Hand and solenoid operated valves
Rota meter
Venturi tubes
Orifice plates
Paddle wheel flow transmitters
Float switches
Pressure transmitters
Pressure Gauges
Trend Recorders
Temperature Process Control
Nuclear potential energy
Mechanical kinetic energy
Conduction, Force and Natural Convection, Radiation
Thermal energy and Temperature
Heating and cooling systems
Pressure Process Control
Liquid Manometers- incline-tube, U-tube
Elastic Pressure Sensors- Bourdon, Tubes Strain Gauges, Diaphragm and Bellows Element
Local indicators and Electronic Transmitters
Flow Processes
Measuring Flow Rate
Flow Meters
Control of Flow to control Turbine Speed, Chemical Reactants in chemical reactors, Controlling Steam Boilers
Flow meters- Rota meters, piston -type, Orifice Plates, Venturi Tubes, Paddle Wheel meters, Magnetic and Ultrasonic flow meters
Level Processes
Float Switches
Sight Tubes
Ultrasonic Continuous level sensors
Signal Transmission
Signal Converters
Transducers
Forced Measurement
Strain Gauges
Motors, Turbines,
Intrinsically Safe Equipment and Wiring
Intrinsically safe barriers
Hazardous locations
Skills
Proven ability to trouble shoot AC wiring faults and electronic faults using diagnostic
Systems.
Electrical instrumentation trained
Twenty years of practical and theoretical electronics training.
Experience in mechanical systems, i.e., clutches, motors, solenoids and drive systems.
Experience in the development and delivery of customized technical training.
Evolved through five technical levels to be promoted by my top position of Technical
Field Specialist
Electrical Training received at GM
Hand tools; proper use of (as required)
* Drilling, tapping, installation techniques using machine screws of, appropriate size
* Rigid conduit; trade sizes, fill capacities, cutting, threading, bending,
Fittings, securing etc.
* Electrical enclosures; various types, introduction to NEMA ratings for
Electrical panels and boxes
* GM specs and codes for construction and machinery
* Trade responsibilities, workmanship etc.
* Flexible conduit, tech cable, bx, non metallic cable, cab tire; use of,
Installation etc
* Wire; most common types, manufacturing techniques, insulation, GM
colour codes, conditions of use, ampacities, and wire pull techniques,
Reference to code etc.
* Cable splicing, crimp connectors, termination techniques, etc
* Electrical schematic reading; introduction to, ladder diagrams, electrical
Symbols etc.
* Use of voltage testers, measuring various electrical properties using correct setting on a digital multi-meter, megger and biddlemeter
* Components; commonly used, relays, switches and sensors of various types, solenoids, motors and motor starters, lamps, transformers, etc.
* Power distribution, electricity generation, introduction to sub stations and
Bus system and breakers, power transformers etc.
* PLCs; introduction to, concepts etc.
* Fuses; different types, use of each, also motor overloads
* Lighting; different types, voltages, ballasts, branch circuit feeders etc
* Grounding, bonding
* Powerhouse tour, to demonstrate: source of compressed air, steam,
Emergency power, synchronous motors etc.
* Substations; discussion of power distribution and overview of procedure for switching to allow work on bus bar system
Electrical Courses and Training received at GM Continued
PLCs; hardware components used Electrical schematics for a typical machine including power distribution,
Safety circuits and PLC I/O wiring
Communication between PLC and personal computer
Programming on a SLC5/04 processor including basic configuration and
Program instructions
Troubleshooting tools available in a PLC and troubleshooting techniques
In general
Compose PLC program to operate small conveyor system, troubleshoot
As required using computer and voltage testers
Introduction to GM template for PLC programming standard
Robotics; basic introduction to, safety, how a robot determines positions in
Space, calibration of axes, jogging techniques and when to use each, tool
Offset, programming instructions, teaching positions, motion parameters,
Trajectory, speed, accuracy, interfacing with cell controller
Servo drives; introduction to, explanation of closed-loop system using
Block diagrams, demonstration using Allen Bradley Drive Monitor, control
Of motor using speed selection and determining results using graphical
Display in program and visual observation of motor itself
HMI training; using Panel view 550 screens, writing programs for,
Communication with PLC etc
Networking: RIO, data hwy, data hwy+, device net, Ethernet, configuration
Etc
System integration; PLC to robot and panel view, discussion of and system setup and troubleshooting entire system
Error proofing via machine vision, sensor setup
Training method for all courses consists of lecture, demonstration of topic followed by hands on application in laboratory setting where applicable.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Hobbies & Interests
Physical fitness
Playing hockey
Coaching Tyke hockey, soccer and lacrosse
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