Robert Williams has over 30 years of experience in automation and control systems. He has extensive experience programming PLCs from manufacturers such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Rockwell. Some of the projects he has worked on include silo emptying plants, yeast processes, and bulk fluid storage systems. He has also supervised installation and commissioning of control systems at various food and beverage manufacturing sites.
Nick Vasiliu Resume Electrical Design Engineer 2017
Robert Williams Work Experience
1. ROBERT WILLIAMS – WORK EXPERIENCE
Jan 2011 – May 2015
Sellafield, Wolverhampton Silo Emptying Plant NES
• Sub-contracted within a small team to commission Silo Emptying Plant (2) to handover.
• Gained further experience on Schneider Quantum / Advantys PLC and Citect SCADA. –
• Also sub-contracted within a large software department, to assist in developing the control
systems for three bespoke Silo Emptying Plants including development of aspects of the
Software System Specification (SSS).
• Gained further experience on PICS Simulator Package.
Jul 2010 – Dec 2010
Coors Burton, FMA Litchfield PLC5/250 Yeast Upgrade FMA
• Successfully replaced existing Allen Bradley 5/250 Pyramid Integrator with Rockwell
ControlLogix PLC, Interfacing onto existing customer site wide SCADA.
• Re-created and augmented all Yeast process FDS from existing code & documentation.
• Rockwell ControlLogix and PICS Simulator package.
Dec 2009 – Jul 2010
Carlsberg UK, FMA Litchfield Bulk Co2 Storage FMA
• Created an FDS from customer URS, incorporating new HM using Siemens S7 300 PLC.
Nov 2007 - Dec 2009
Severn Trent, Boulting AMP5 Frameworks Boultings
Involved in life cycle of various Severn Trent framework including FDS, software development,
Factory and Site Acceptance testing and commissioning.
Experience using Mitsubishi GX IEC Developer, GX Developer, Melsec Q, FX and A series
PLCs,
Mitsubishi E 1100 series HMI, E Designer, factory Talk RS View SE, Churchill Micro / Nanolink,
RS Test Stand.
Involved in the following projects:
Sewage Treatment Inlet Works (Various)
Clean Water Borehole & High Lift Pumps (Various)
Ionics Nitrate removal plant
CKWT Nitrate Removal plant interface
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Nov 2006- Nov 2007
Robert Wiseman Dairies, Droitwich Site Mods – Various Boultings
Covering for the lead automation engineer at RWD in Droitwich, Required to
survey and supervise modification to all IFM-Asi satellite panels, and modify /
update main DeviceNet and SCADA.
Further Experience gained on Rockwell ControlLogix processors and DeviceNet.
Further experience gained on IFM As-i distributed I/O Networks, Further
experience gained on Rockwell DeviceNet, Further experience gained on
Intouch SCADA.
May 2006 – Nov 2006
Greencore, Hull EventsEngine MVI Tech
Modification of various existing PLC control systems at Greencore, Hull to allow
incorporation of new signals required to facilitate an automated OEE System
(EventsEngine). This system allows transparency of production line efficiencies
and displays the information via localized HMI and web application.
2. • Experienced in ADAM 6000 distributed I/O on Ethernet, Modbus (TCPIP), Proface
GLC2300 HMI and Proserver and RSSQL & EventsEngine.
Dec 2005 – May 2006
McVities, Manchester Bulk Jam transfer & CIP Compass
• New Experience gained using RSView Studio.
Jul 2005 – Dec 2005
Scottish & Newcastle Bulk Fluids Storage Compass
• New Experience gained using Rockwell 1000 PanelView.
Dec 2004 – Jul 2005
Coors Tadcaster Site Mods – various Compass
• New Experience gained using Rockwell 1250 PanelView and Square D ‘Symec’ PLCs.
Oct 2004 – Dec 2004
Coors Alton In Line FV CIP System FMA
• New Experience gained on ControlLogix CIP Produced & consumed data types,
ControlNet, Allen Bradley PLC5 ,5/250, PanelView 1200, 1400 and T30
Jan 2003 – Oct 2004
InterBrew Salmesbury Green Beer Centrifuge FMA
• Further Experience gained on Siemens S7 PLC.
Oct 2002 – Jan 2003
Cadburys Bourneville N01 Moulding plant Rockwell
• Further Experience gained on Rockwell ControlLogix processors and ControlNet.
July 2002 – Oct 2002
Kraft Banbury Coffee Freeze-Dryer Modifications FMA
• New Experience gained on Fix32 SCADA. Further Experience gained in RS Logix 5
Programming software.
Jul 2001 – Jul 2002
Dairy Crest, Stroud Dairy Upgrade FMA
• New experience gained on Siemens S7 PLC. Further experience gained on IFM As-i
distributed I/O networks.
Aug 2000 – Jul 2001
Robert Wisemann Dairies New Dairy ACS
• New experience gained on IFM As-i distributed I/O Networks. Further experience gained on
Rockwell Control Logix Processors.
Jun 2000 – Aug 2000
Bass Maltings Control System Upgrade FMA
• Control system upgrade
Dec 2000 – Jun 2000
Bass Alton Brewery Keg Pasteurizer Modifications FMA
• New Experience gained with Allen Bradley PLC3 and T30 Industrial Terminal. Further
experience gained in Allen Bradley PanelView 1200.
Sept 1999 – Dec 2000
Bass C, Burton Additional Yeast strain, Tetralone addition FMA
• New Experience gained in Setcon and Setsim MES interface. Further experience gained
in Allen Bradley PLC 5/250 Pyramid Integrator.
ROBERT WILLIAMS - WORK EXPERIENCE 2
3. May 1999 – Sept 1999
Kraft, Banbury Coffee Agglomerator Refurbishment FMA
• New Experience gained in RS Logix 5 Programming software and RS ControlNet and
WINCC SCADA
Feb 1999 – May 1999
Britvic, Beckton Ammonia Chiller Package interface FMA
• Further experience gained in RS-Logix programming software
Dec 1998 – Feb 1999
Bass Cape Hill Mods to existing packaging line CIP system FMA
• Further experience gained in PLC 5/250 Pyramid Integrator.
Jun 1998 – Dec 1998
Bass Cape Hill Green Beer (Westfalia) Centrifuge FMA
• Using Ifix SCADA and Allen Bradley Paneview 1400, Allen Bradley PLC 5/250 Pyramid
Integrator Work experience
Oct 1996 – Jun 1998
Firth Melvin Automation
Site Manager-HP Bulmers
• With responsibility to the Project and General manager, and with direct control of all on site
activities and resources, the current position required a high degree of organizational skills
to meet the rigorous demands of HP Bulmers Project 2000.
Project 2000
• Provided functional Specifications to cover User Requirement Documents, and Engineering
Line Diagrams
• Provided Detailed Programme of work schedules
• Allocation of PLC I/O schedules
• Liaised closely with Main contractor, and HPB Project team
• Simulation of Phased work with HPB Production Dept., and maintenance of change
control.
Other briefs
• Provided 24 hr liaison with HPB Production maintenance dept. to provide technical
support/solutions for installed software.
Oct 1993 – Oct 1996
Firth Melvin Automation
Software Engineer-HP Bulmers
• Reporting to the Project manager, the position was to write, simulate commission and snag
specific software packages at HP Bulmers for phased work. These include Filter line 1,
Filter line 2, Bright Cider ,QC Buffer tanks and appropriate Simulator software packages.
With modifications to Blenders 1 to 3 ,De-colour and FV_MV programs as required.
• Promoted to site supervisor
Experience gained on specific equipment includes:
• Allen Bradley PLC 5 and 5/250 Ethernet ,Wonderware Intouch SCADA on Ethernet, PICS
Simulator on Ethernet.
ROBERT WILLIAMS - WORK EXPERIENCE 3
4. Aug 1990 – Oct 1993
Epcot Projects, Birmingham
Project Engineer
• Liaised with client and supervised all site activities such as electrical and all disciplines
including Civil, Mechanical and electrical works.
• Running assigned projects and control of all aspects of electrical including cost control,
design/build installation and successful commissioning.
• Design of control schematics from functional electrical specifications and engineering
line diagrams.
• Selected suitable field instruments/equipment, environmental and performance
requirements.
Project Proposals
Engineering control proposals / functional specifications for specific requirements to
potential Clients.
Software engineering
• Took the opportunity to specialize in P.L.C. programming.
• Designed: from engineering line diagrams, control software within the confines of the
functional specifications.
Experience gained on specific equipment includes:
- Siemens 100 range (using 710 programmer)
- Allen Bradley SLC500 (networking of 9 PLCs)
- Allen Bradley PLC 5/250 Pyramid integrator
- Allen Bradley Panelview 1200
Aug 1989 – July 1990
Modern Fire Ltd., Aldridge
Midlands Regional Contracts Manager
• Reported to the Midlands Regional Contracts Manager and General Manager
• Had direct control over project and commissioning engineers.
• Responsible for converting customer orders into working fire alarm systems to the
relevant
B.S.(5839).
• Responsible for Technical support and troubleshooting
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5. Sept 1985 – Aug 1989
Chubb Fire Ltd., Scotland
Scotland Regional Service Manager / Dept Head Electronic Repairs
• Managed and maintained existing service agreements for end users of fire alarm systems.
• Increasing customer base (thus increasing projected turnover).
• Worked within individual engineers’ and regional budget.
• Responsible for monitoring and implementing standards and quality of routine servicing.
• Provided fast and efficient 24 hour breakdown service.
• Responsible for the electronic repair workshop.
• Serviced and repaired all Chubb’s electrical and electronic equipment including
undertaking
control panel builds for specific contracts and to commission self- contained fire and
gas
systems offshore.
Equipment to be repaired included P.C.B. Repair, Point ionization and optical smoke detectors,
Point U.V. detectors, Point infra red detectors, Point Hydrocarbon gas detectors
Dec 1983 – Sept 1985
Wormald Fire Systems
Trainee Project Engineer.
• Oversaw from design to installation process and modifications to existing fire and gas
control systems offshore
.
• Took a position in the electronic repair workshop. This position was to repair P.C.Bs on
existing test rigs and undertake small panel builds.
• Further promoted to supervisor of three technicians.
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Professional Qualifications:
- Higher TEC Certificate Electronics
- TEC Diploma Electronics and communications
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Training Courses Attended
- Siemens Manchester Siemens S7 P1 Programmers Course May 2000
- Proface Coventry Proface GLC2300 Programmers Course June 2006
ROBERT WILLIAMS - WORK EXPERIENCE 5
6. Sept 1985 – Aug 1989
Chubb Fire Ltd., Scotland
Scotland Regional Service Manager / Dept Head Electronic Repairs
• Managed and maintained existing service agreements for end users of fire alarm systems.
• Increasing customer base (thus increasing projected turnover).
• Worked within individual engineers’ and regional budget.
• Responsible for monitoring and implementing standards and quality of routine servicing.
• Provided fast and efficient 24 hour breakdown service.
• Responsible for the electronic repair workshop.
• Serviced and repaired all Chubb’s electrical and electronic equipment including
undertaking
control panel builds for specific contracts and to commission self- contained fire and
gas
systems offshore.
Equipment to be repaired included P.C.B. Repair, Point ionization and optical smoke detectors,
Point U.V. detectors, Point infra red detectors, Point Hydrocarbon gas detectors
Dec 1983 – Sept 1985
Wormald Fire Systems
Trainee Project Engineer.
• Oversaw from design to installation process and modifications to existing fire and gas
control systems offshore
.
• Took a position in the electronic repair workshop. This position was to repair P.C.Bs on
existing test rigs and undertake small panel builds.
• Further promoted to supervisor of three technicians.
____________________________________________________________________________
Professional Qualifications:
- Higher TEC Certificate Electronics
- TEC Diploma Electronics and communications
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Training Courses Attended
- Siemens Manchester Siemens S7 P1 Programmers Course May 2000
- Proface Coventry Proface GLC2300 Programmers Course June 2006
ROBERT WILLIAMS - WORK EXPERIENCE 5