Theodore H. Soper is seeking a position that utilizes his extensive experience in engineering, operations management, project management, and sales. He has over 30 years of experience in roles such as Maintenance Supervisor, Engineering Team Manager, Facilities Controls Engineer, Operations Manager, and Director of Sales and Marketing for companies such as Honda Manufacturing of Alabama and Phoenix Engineering. Soper has a wide range of skills including PLC programming, network design, CAD, and building control systems.

1. THEODORE H. SOPER
1000 Terri LN, Odenville, AL 35120
Home (205) 641-6794 Cell (407) 793-6112 thsoper2010@gmail.com
CAREER SUMMARY
Highly motivated and energetic individual with a wide range of field experience and knowledge, exceptional multitasking
skills in the areas of sales, administration, operations management, project management, and engineering.
EDUCATION
 Oakland Community College: Associates degree in Electronics - 90 credits toward my BSEE.
 Naval training: Basic Electricity and Electronics: NTC San Diego, CA.
o Interior Communications “A” school: NTC San Diego CA.
o Alarm and Indicating school: NTC San Diego, CA.
o 2M Circuit Board Repair school: NTC, San Diego, CA. Certified
 City College of Chicago PACE: classes on board ship included Algebra, Calculus, English Literature, & Economics.
 Southwest Oakland Vocational Education Center, Wixom, MI. Certified Mechanical Engineer.
COMPUTER / SOFTWARE SKILLS
Complete computer assembly & build PC Trouble shooting and repair
Midrange networking skills Network infrastructure design
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) AutoCAD – basic knowledge
PLC programming (GE, Allen Bradley, SQ-D) Microsoft Visio
QuickBooks Wonderware – basic knowledge
Microsoft Project Intellution iFix – Proficient
Microsoft Operating systems including server additions Communications - Ethernet IP
Rockwell Factory Talk Historian – Proficient - DeviceNet
Rockwell Factory Talk Data server – Proficient - ControlNet
Rockwell Factory Talk Vantage Point – Proficient - MODBus (MBE)
Rockwell Factory Talk View Studio – Proficient - Data Highway
Rockwell RSLogix5000 – Proficient - OPC
Rockwell RSLogix Guard Logix – basic knowledge - RS232 & RS485
ACP Thinmanager Kepware communications suite
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
12/06-
Present
Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, LLC, Lincoln, AL
Maintenance Supervisor, Engineering Team Manager & Facilities Controls Engineer –
 Control system design and PLC program development utilizing Allen Bradley PLC’s
 Responsibilities include maintaining control systems for:
o HVAC system (110 units)
o Compressed air systems
o Chiller & Chilled water system controls
o Waste water systems.
o Security camera systems
 Site lead for energy reduction
 Designed real time and historical energy tracking application
 Network design & maintenance of Cisco network switches
 Generate utility usage report plant wide each month
 Replaced existing Intellution iFix BMS with Rockwell Factory Talk View Studio
12/99-
4/06
Phoenix Engineering, New Hudson, MI
Operations Manager / Director of Sales & Marketing / Engineer
 Direct sales with the automotive industry, first, and second tier suppliers, and municipalities
 Developed and submitted all quotations ranging in value from $5,000 to $700,000

2.  Managed all daily operations of the company
 Managed and directing employees and subcontractors during start-up on projects
 Engineering services included the design of both fiber optic and CAT 5 fail safe networks
6/98-
12/99
Commerce Controls, Inc. Novi, MI
Automation Sales Specialist
 Development of new customers, writing quotations
 Conducted company risk evaluation for projects
 Overflow engineering and PLC programming as needed
 Project coordination of assigned engineers and sub-contractors
03/95-
06/98
VTM Industries, Inc. Auburn Hills, MI
Sales Engineer
 Developed quotes for process automation projects, to the automotive market, and first tier suppliers.
 Completed bid take offs and budgeting for projects
 Assisted in the start-up and commissioning on projects
 Managed direct employees as well as sub-contractors during project startups
10/93-
03/95
Johnson Controls, Inc. Troy, MI
Application Process Engineer / Skilled trades instructor
 Engineering & installation of retrofit equipment at the Chrysler Technology Center central energy plant.
 Lead engineer of new Central Energy plant automated system
 Lead instructor in development and delivery of training involving General Electric programmable
controllers, motor control centers, and variable frequency drives to UAW work force
03/89-
10/93
Splane Electric Supply Company, Van Buren, MI
Systems Sales Engineer.
 Supplying and training OEM’s and end users with automation and electrical equipment
 Conducted training classes on Square D SY-MAX Programmable Controllers & Motor Control Centers
 Supplied and assisted customers on plant floor automation communications using PLC’s (SQ-D), AC
drives (Omega Pak and Vee-ark), and Operator Interfaces (Xycom and SY-View)
10/87-
03/89
Pascal Automation, Troy, MI
Electrical Controls Engineer.
 Designed, purchased, manufactured, and installation of all electrical control panel
 Installed hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for the use in quick die and mold change
09/83-
09/87
United States Navy
Interior Communications Technician Second Class, rank E-5.
 Supervisor of Multi Channel Intercom shop for 14 months
 Equipment experience included: sound powered phones, intercom system, JP5 fueling station, navigation
equipment, phone systems, and alarm and indication systems
 Discharge Evaluation was 4.0
 Letter of commendation for “Outstanding” supervision & “Exemplary” Troubleshooting
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Available to travel both nationally and internationally - Road warrior as required - Willing to relocate
Served as Planning Commissioner & DDA member (Downtown Development Authority) for Lyon Township