I am Andrei O. Karunungan, a Filipino Industrial Automation / Electrical Controls / Instrumentation Engineer with 9 years of field experience. I have earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering in 2005 and was licensed in the Philippines the same year. I excel in PLC, SCADA & HMI Engineering and LV Electrical controls (design and assembly). I have worked in various industries such as Mining (Diamond), Semiconductor, Food & Beverage, Industrial & Manufacturing plants, Potable & Waste water, Automotive and Aviation (airport operations). The types of projects I have accomplished varies from machine development & refurbishment, process improvement, automation solutions, reverse engineering, system integration and maintenance.
1. KARUNUNGAN, ANDREI O.
Home Address : #69 Bayabas st. VSJ, Arsenal DND, Lamao, Limay, Bataan,
Philippines
Mobile No. : +63 9953252180
E-mail : aokarunungan@gmail.com; andrake62@yahoo.com
Passport No. : EC3705893
Personal statement
Automation / PLC / Electrical Controls / Instrument Engineer with 9 years of field experience. I excel in PLC
(Programmable Logic Controller), SCADA & HMI Engineering and LV Electrical controls (design and assembly). I
have worked in various industries such as Mining (Diamond), Semiconductor, Food & Beverage, Industrial &
Manufacturing plants, Potable & Waste water, Automotive and Aviation (airport operations). The types of projects
I have accomplished varies from machine development & refurbishment, process improvement, automation
solutions, reverse engineering, system integration and maintenance.
Skills
PLC and Industrial/Embedded PC
• PLC – Allen Bradley, Siemens, Omron, Keyence, Beckhoff & Mitsubishi.
• Vision System – National Instrument’s “Vision Builder for Automated Inspection” with Labview technology.
PLC Softwares
• Allen Bradley (RSLogix 5000 and RSLogix 500), Siemens (Step 7, Step 7 MicroWIN and Simatic
Manager), Omron (CX Programmer), Keyence (KV Studio), Beckhoff (TwinCAT PLC).
• PLC programming – Ladder Logic, Function Block, Instruction List and a little bit of Structured Text.
• Process applications with PID control.
PLC Network / Industrial Communications
• Wired and wireless system integration.
• DeviceNET, Ethernet, EtherCAT, Modbus-RTU, Serial communications and MES integration.
• RTU (UHF and Broadband) for wide/long range wireless integration using Elpro, GE MDS and Rocket.
• Softwares – Allen Bradley (RSLinx and RSNetworx), Omron (CX Integrator), Beckhoff (System Manager),
Elpro (105U E-Config, 455UD Configuration utility and P450H Radio Config) and MDS (MS
Hyperterminal).
SCADA and HMI
• SCADA – Omron (CX Supervisor), Adroit v.7, GE (Proficy iFix 5.5).
• HMI – Allen Bradley (FactoryTalk View Studio ME), Omron (NT Support Tool, NS Designer and NV
Designer), Proface (GP-PRO/PBIII), Keyence (VT Studio) and National Instrument (VBAI).
Motion Control
• Servo and Stepper motors for Robotics.
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) and Soft Starters.
• Brands – IAI, Oriental Motor, Omron and Allen Bradley (Powerflex series and SMC Flex).
Electrical and Electronic Proficiency with Others
• Design Electrical control circuits with AutoCAD.
• Electrical assembly/wiring.
• Electronic and Electrical trouble shooting.
• Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) and Genset integration for automation.
• Knowledge on CCTV.
• Knowledge on Satellite TV – DTH system.
• Repair commercial Electronic gadgets.
2. Project Management
• Capability to assess project profitability and estimated time of completion.
• Ability to generate BOQ/BOM, pricing and quotation.
• Commitment and focus to complete projects as required.
• Hands on with implementation, testing & commissioning, and documentation.
Positive Work Attitude
• Very reliable, committed and responsible team player.
• Strong analytical skill.
• Ability to adapt to various situations and challenges.
Work history
Systems Automation and Investments (PTY) LTD
Plot 43173/15, Carramba Business Park, Phakalane, Gaborone, Botswana
September 09, 2013 – October 30, 2015
Position: Systems Integration Engineer.
Responsibilities:
• PLC, SCADA & RTU Engineering and system integration.
• Rectify Electrical deficiencies of MCC panels.
• Project management and commissioning.
Lesedi Boards (PTY) LTD
Plot 1236 Haile Salassie Rd., Gaborone, Botswana
March 01, 2013 – August 31, 2013
Position: Electronic System Integrator.
Responsibilities:
• Electrical project estimator.
• Design and assembly of ATS and Digital Power Metering circuits.
Philippine International Manufacturing and Engineering Services (P.IMES)
CEZ, Rosario, Cavite, Philippines
November 02, 2010 – August 19, 2012
Position: Senior Engineer.
Responsibilities:
• Electrical control circuit design and assembly.
• PLC and HMI Engineering.
• Generate Machine process flow and electrical documentations.
• Reports work status to department Manager and Director.
Ecotriangle Microsystems Co., Inc.
Cityland Dela Rosa Condominium, 7648 Dela Rosa St.,Pio Del Pilar,1200, Makati City, Philippines
July 20, 2007 – October 29, 2010
Position: Senior Technical and Sales Engineer.
Responsibilities:
• Assess potential automation projects then generate appropriate BOM and quotation.
• PLC, SCADA and HMI Engineering.
• Project implementation, testing and commissioning, and documentation.
• Technical Support for Sales group.
• Handles sales accounts and development of potential clients.
• Technical consultant and instructor (present)
Epson Precision (Philippines) Inc. – Lipa Plant
Lima Technology Center, Lipa City, Batangas, 4200 Philippines
November 15, 2006 – March 20, 2007
Position: Electrical Staff Engineer.
Responsibilities:
• Electrical controls design, panel layout and assembly.
3. • PLC Engineering.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering
New Era University – Diliman Quezon City
June 2000 – April 2005
Seminars attended
Beckhoff/TwinCAT Programming
P.IMES; December 2010
TDS, Sungei Kadut Loop, Singapore
Eligibility
Electronics Engineer, Philippines
ECE # 36443
November 30, 2005
Personal particulars
Birth date : August 21, 1983
Birth place : Arsenal DND Lamao, Limay, Bataan, Philippines
Status : Single
Referees
Mr. Harry Geldenhuys
Managing Director – Systems Automation and Investments
hgeldenhuys@sai.co.bw
+267 71610840
Mr. Fidelis Sibanda
Managing Director – Systems Automation and Investments
fidelis@sai.co.bw
+267 74639388
Mr. Francis Soria
Software Engineer – J.IMES/P.IMES
francissoria – Skype ID
Mr. Joel Navas
Sales Supervisor – Ecotriangle Microsystems
joel.navas17@gmail.com
+63 9199953134; +63 9328556085
4. Project History
Foley Eleveted Tank Telemetry System – Botswana
(Systems Automation; August 2015 – October 2015)
Overview: Refurbish existing telemetry system and replace with a different brand.
Task: Telemetry configuration and Electrical re-design & wiring.
Ngwatle Water Treatment Plant - Botswana
(Systems Automation; September 2015)
Overview: The MCC’s of the Water Treatment Plant are not working.
Task: Troubleshooting and PLC program modification.
Glen Valley Wastewater Treatment Plant - Botswana
(Systems Automation; 2011 – ongoing)
Overview: Total refurbishment of Wastewater plant and integration with 12 remote stations.
Task: Commissioning of remote stations and Telemetry configuration.
Extractor Fan Alarm System – Gem Diamond’s Ghaghoo Mine, Botswana
(Systems Automation; August 2015)
Overview: Added monitoring and alarm system to the underground mine’s Extraction fan system.
Task: Telemetry configuration and Electrical wiring.
Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana - Botswana
(Systems Automation; 2012 – July 2015)
Overview: Maintenance of Gaborone Airport’s conveying system.
Task: Troubleshooting, repairs and calibration of automated equipments.
Mmankgodi – Manyana Telemetry - Botswana
(Systems Automation; 2012 – July 2014)
Overview: To pump potable water to 2 villages along with monitoring of other remote stations.
Task: PLC Programming, Telemetry configuration and iFix SCADA supervision.
Palapye Boreholes - Botswana
(Systems Automation; December 2013 – July 2014)
Overview: An existing setup which required additional potable water Pump Station with 3 Borehole stations.
Task: Telemetry configuration, support for PLC integration and Adroit SCADA modifications.
Foods Botswana - Botswana
(Systems Automation; September 2013 – January 2014)
Overview: Repair, re-configuration and calibration of 2 Accutech Nett Filler Weighing Scale units.
Task: Troubleshooting, repair and calibration.
Voltage Checker – SMK, Clark Pampanga Philippines
(P.IMES; June 2012 – August 2012)
Overview: Replicate a machine which checks voltage responses from “SIM card port” pins.
Task: Electrical support.
Resistance Checker – SMK, Clark Pampanga Philippines
(P.IMES; June 2012 – August 2012)
Overview: Replicate a machine which checks resistance responses from “SIM card port” pins.
Task: Reverse Engineering the existing machine then integrate with the resistance test equipment.
Push Push Machine – SMK, Clark Pampanga Philippines
(P.IMES; June 2012 – July 2012)
Overview: Replicate a machine that pushes a dummy SIM card in & out of a SIM card port.
Task: Reverse Engineering the existing machine. Configuration of (2) replacement Pulse type Step
Motors.
Solder Dipping Machine – PKI, Batangas Philippines
(P.IMES; April 2012 – May 2012)
5. Overview: Replicate and fully upgrade a machine that coats various car battery lug types with solder lead.
Task: PLC Programmer, Servo motor configuration and in-charge of I/O’s.
6. Auto Glass To Film Attachment – SMK, Clark Pampanga Philippines
(P.IMES; February 2012 – March 2012)
Overview: Replicate and fully upgrade a machine that attaches a film on a glass of LED touch screens of
various models and sizes.
Task: PLC & HMI programmer, Servo motor configuration and in-charge of Electricals & I/O’s.
ICT Handler Machine – Continental Temic, Philippines
(P.IMES; June 2011 – February 2012)
Overview: Replicate and improve an ICT handler machine to cater multiple PCB models.
Task: PLC programmer and Electrical wiring modification.
Topmark Traceablility Vision System – Continental Temic, Philippines
(P.IMES; October 2011)
Overview: A machine that inspects PCB’s electronic components and relays information to the MES.
Task: Vision System Programmer and MES integration.
Housing Loader Machine – Continental Temic, Philippines
(P.IMES; June 2011)
Overview: A machine which loads a number of EBS (Electronic Braking System) housings then queu them
for the next process.
Task: PLC & HMI programmer, and in-charge of the Electrical (design, BOM and I/O list).
Laser Marker Machine – Continental Temic, Philippines
(P.IMES; June 2011)
Overview: Replicate and a Laser “etching” marker machine to cater multiple EBS housing cover models.
Task: EtherCAT configuration and PLC support.
1P Press Machine – Toyota Motors, Philippines
(Ecotriangle; October 16, 2010)
Overview: Replace the machine’s Proface HMI with a newer model.
Task: Upload, reconfigure and download HMI data.
Running Robot Machines – Hitachi Terminals, Subic Philippines
(Ecotriangle; February 05, 2010 / March 04, 2008)
Overview: Conversion of HMI language from Japanese to English.
Grit Chamber Isolation System – MWSI Tondo, Philippines
(Ecotriangle; October 23, 2009)
Overview: Refurbish and automate the existing Grit Chamber system.
Task: Electrical controls (design, BOM & wiring), PLC, HMI & SCADA programmer and DeviceNET
configuration.
Thermascrew – DOLE South Cotabato, Philippines
(Ecotriangle; March 2009)
Overview: Refurbish and fully automate the existing Pineapple thermascrew processing machine.
Task: PLC and HMI programmer.
Krauss Maffei PVC Pipe Cutter – Emerald Vinyl, Philippines
(Ecotriangle; October 2008)
Overview: Replacement of the damaged Moeller PLC with Omron.
Task: PLC programmer.
Water Pumping Constant Pressure System – Formost, Philippines
(Ecotriangle; August 2008)
Overview: Replacement of the damaged PLC with Omron for a memorial park’s water sprinkling system.
Task: Total re-programming of the PLC.
Chassis Frame Oven – Toyota Motors, Philippines
(Ecotriangle; March 2008)
Overview: Replaced an obsolete PLC.
Task: Conversion of Instruction List to Ladder program.
7. Robot Pouring Machine – Uratex, Philippines
(Ecotriangle; January 2008)
Overview: Replace and upgrade the chemical pouring machine’s manual timing sequencer with HMI.
Task: All the timing sequences were transferred to the PLC.
Temperature Control For Production Oven & Freezer (TPM Oven) – Vishay, Philippines
(Ecotriangle; December 2007)
Overview: Automate 9 Oven machines and monitoring of Freezer temperature.
Task: PLC and HMI programmer.
Print Head Cleaning Jig – EPSON Lipa, Philippines
(EPSON; March 2007)
Overview: The jig tests leak then wipe clean the print head of a printer.
Task: Electrical panel layout and assembly.