The document is a resume for Michael Welch, an engineering professional with over 20 years of experience in controls engineering, project management, and service engineering. He has multiple technical degrees and has successfully managed automation upgrades and projects of varying sizes in industries like waste water treatment, rubber processing, and die casting. His skills include project management, electrical design, programming PLC systems, drafting, and experience with various industries and manufacturing environments. He provides experience in roles such as controls engineer, project manager, and service engineer for companies in Kentucky, Indiana, and Michigan.

1. Michael Welch
PO Box 1495  Uniontown, KY 42461  (270) 952-3599  mjwelch.iphone@gmail.com
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Profile
Motivated, personable engineering professionalwith multiple technical degrees and a successful20-year track record of
successfulautomation upgrades and safely managing/executing projects of varing sizes . Diplomatic and tactful with
professionals and non-professionals at all levels. Accustomed to working in environments with confidential processes in
all types of industries.Demonstrated history of producing accurate, timely project completions with minimal followup
service concerns.
Flexible and versatile – able to maintain a sense ofhumor underpressure.Poised and competent with demonstrated ability
to manage projects on limited timed schedules.Thrive in deadline-driven environments.
Skills Summary
 Project Management
 Electrical Design
 Programming PLC Based
Systems (Various Types)
 OSHA Trainer
 UL Certification Training
 Drafting/Design
 Proficient in
Hydraulics/
Pneumatics
 Scheduling
 Customer Service
 Acustomto manufacturing
workings environment and
working practices
 National Electrical Code
 ABB Robotics
Professional Experience
CONTROLS ENGINEER
 Design electrical control systems for various types ofindustries from WasteWatertreatment to Rubber processing
equipment.
 Program many different types ofProgrammable Logic Controllers including:
o Allen Bradley
o General Electric
o Horner
o Automation Direct
o GE
 Design and program varing types of Human Machine Interface Systems including:
o Allen Bradley
o Automation Direct
o Maple Systems
o AVG
 Prepare documentation packages for completed projects including drawing, O&M manuals and training guides.
 Provide onsite technical service on troubled equipment.
 Manage projects at all stages,from design, installation, startup and debug.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
 Oversee 20 person maintenance crew in a 24/7 operation.
o Personell with a wide range of technical skills
 Provide OSHA training to plant personell at all career levels
 Design, build, and install new control systems to replace antequated orobsolete systems.
 Manage contractors/vendors in all onsite activities.
 Material procurement from multiple vendors.

2. Michael Welch
PO Box 1495  Uniontown, KY 42461  (270) 952-3599  mjwelch.iphone@gmail.com
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Professional Experience, continued
SERVICE ENGINEER
 Engineer solution to problems with die casting machines located in the southeastern United States.
 Manage any service work being performed in this area including machinery rebuilds and modifications to controls.
 Provided onsite process control/maintenance training at customers facility.
 Customer liaison to customers located in Canada, managing all new equipment installs and service work.
Employment History
SATURN MACHINE & WELDING – Sturgis, KY
Controls Engineer, 2012 to 2015
MSW CONSULTING SERVICES L.L.C. – Uniontown, KY
Business Owner/Controls Engineer, 2011 to 2013
RJ SMITH CONTROLS/CONSULTING – Boonville, IN
Controls Engineer, 2007 to 2011
WEST IRVING DIECASTING – Owensboro, KY
Maintenance Manager, 2003 to 2007
GAF BUILDING MATERIALS
Maintenance Coordinator, 2001 to 2003
IDRA PRINCE INC. – Holland, MI
Controls Engineer, 1999 to 2001
Regional Service Engineer/Manager, 1997 to 1999
HARVARD INDUSTRIES – Ripley, TN
Maintenance Manager, 1993 to 1997
Education
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, MARTIN TN
Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering Technologies
JACKSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, JACKSON TN
Associates Degree in Manufacturing Technologies
TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY CENTER, NEWBERN TN
Associates Degree in Design/Drafting Technologies
Associates Degree in Industrial Electrical Technologies