CONTACT INFO

Ricky L Bryce
205 N. Pine St.
P.O. Box 246
Irving, IL 62051
US
ricky@learnautomation.com

Mobile: 1-217-556-7901
Home: 1-217-556-7900
Contact Preference: Telephone
URL: http://www.learnautomation.com

 RESUME

Title: Maintenance Technician / PLC Instructor

OBJECTIVE:

A position in a results-oriented company that will utilize my experience for continued growth. I want to play a major role in the success of the company.

EXPERIENCE:

10/1999 - Present

Automation Training, Inc

Carmel, IN

Instructor

My function is to provide customized training to mantenance and engineering personnel in the following equipment:

Allen Bradley PLC-5, SLC-500, ControlLogix, AI, 6200, RSLogix, Panelview, Panelbuilder, Devicenet, and Ethernet. I have developed several classes for Hane Training, including an Online class over the internet. I also teach software products such as RSLogix, RSView, Linux, Windows, and Visual Basic.

Much of my time is devoted to working with power plants such as Kansas City Power and Light, American Electric Power, and Western Resources. I have trained hundreds of engineering and maintenance personnel on programming and troubleshooting systems such as slag blowers, barge unloaders, and demineralizer systems. I have also written software to help quickly locate the root cause of faults which will dramatically reduce downtime.

Other responsibilities include setting up and administering a local area network running Red Hat Linux as the server, web development, and projects which integrate Allen Bradley products with Unix based systems. This includes the user of BIND for DNS Resolution, MySQL for logging data through an ODBC connection, and using PHP with the Apache web server to display this data on the web.

My most recent project was development and delivery of a course on Common Controls Software (CCS-2) for General Motors (GM).

5/1998 - 10/1999

ENGLEWOOD ELECTRIC

Chicago, IL

Automation Support Engineer

My job function was to provide technical support to customers over the telephone on Allen Bradley Automation products. I solved over 3500 cases. I also wrote newsletters, and helped to maintain the computer network by reformatting and configuring computers. I also wrote an automated program in Visual Basic that pulled information from the customer database, and faxed surveys to customers.

4/1995 - 5/1998

North American Pipe Corporation

Litchfield, IL

Maintenance Technician

My main job function was to repair electrical and mechanical failures, and to perform preventative maintenance. We received some systems that were brought in over budget, and it was my responsibility to get the programs written for this equipment. I also provided training for maintenance personnel for the Allen Bradley SLC-500 processors using RSLogix 500 software. My job also consisted of installing and maintaining pneumatic and hydraulic systems in the plant.

EDUCATION:

10/1997

AB Training

US-IL-Burr Ridge

Certification

I have taken many of the Allen Bradley courses including, PLC-5, SLC-500, Drives, Motion Control, ControlLogix, SoftLogix, and Panelview.

5/1990

Naval nuclear power school

US-FL.-Orlando

Certification

During Naval Nuclear Power school I learned about Nuclear Power systems, and reactor theory for Electricians Mates.

12/1989

Nuclear Field 'A' School

US-FL.-Orlando

Certification

Nuclear Field 'A' School is where I learned the basics of Electricity, Electronics, and Physics. I also learned how to operate the electrical plant.

5/1989

Hillsboro High School

US-IL-Hillsboro

Certification

At Hillsboro High School, I was member of the National Honor Society, President of the computer club, and received an award for Computer Science.

AFFILIATIONS:

2/1994 - Present

Montgomery County Amateur Radio Club

Member

9/1993 - Present

American Legion

Member

SKILLS:

Skill Name

Skill Level

Last Used/Experience

Instructor

Expert

Currently used/3 years

troubleshooting PLC's

Expert

Currently used/7 years

Visual Basic

Intermediate

Currently used/4 years

HTML

Expert

Currently used/6 years

Microsoft Office

Intermediate

Currently used/3 years

Programming PLCs

Expert

Currently used/6 years

Ethernet Configuration

Intermediate

Currently used/5 years

Building Computers

Intermediate

Currently used/3 years

RSView

Expert

Currently used/3 years

RSLogix

Expert

Currently used/7 years

ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION:

I created the web site LearnAutomation.com and wrote the documentation and walk-through videos on the site as PLC reference material for maintenance personnel, and automation engineers.

 SUMMARY

Desired Salary/Wage:

67,000.00 USD Per Year

Current Career Level:

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Years of relevant work experience:

10+ to 15 Years

Date of Availability:

Negotiable

Work Status:

US - I am authorized to work in this country for any employer.

US Military Service:

Yes

Target Job:

Target Job Title:

Automation Engineer

Alternate Target Job Title:

PLC Instructor

Desired Job Type:

Employee

Desired Status:

Full-Time

Site Location:

No Preference

Description of my perfect job:

Programming, troubleshooting, supporting, or teaching Allen Bradley Automation Products.

Willing to work weekends:

No

Willing to work overtime:

No

Target Company:

Company Size:

No Preference

Category:

Engineering

Industry:

Educational Services

My ideal company is:

A results oriented company with challenging opportunities.

Target Locations:

Selected Locations:

US-IL

Relocate:

No