1. Zenas Carney
5166 Cornell Dr. • Irondale, AL 35210 • (205) 913-1861
zenas.carney@gmail.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position in electrical, electronic, or electro-mechanical engineering. Which also involves testing,
calibrating systems and/or equipment to industry standard.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Responsible, organized, conscientious, detail-oriented, excellent oral and written communication skills, self-
starter, trainable. Excellent attention to detail; strong time-management and prioritization skills.
Very process oriented with excellent organizational skills.
EDUCATION
08/05- 05/09
Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical University Normal, AL
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering Technology May 2009
Cumulative GPA: 3.65- Magna Cum Laude
COURSE WORK
Programmable Logic controllers
Applied C++
Advanced Digital Circuits, Motor Control, Microcontrollers
Electronics, Electrical Power & Controls
Advanced Circuit Analysis, Computer Networks
CAPSTONE DESIGN PROJECT
My project team member and I composed a PLC a program, utilizing ladder logic(LAD) to govern a water
purification process using the Allen Bradley Logix 5555 Controller. We developed a schedule of each phase
of the project utilizing Microsoft Project software. Produced an effective written proposal and oral
presentation.
EXPERIENCE
07/13-08/15
ABM Electrical Power Solutions Raleigh, NC
NETA Test Engineer
- Provide testing and maintenence of switchgear and all associated components and
functionalities to NETA or manufacturer standard. Perform startup or commissioning procedures
on new switchgear or electrical systems, if desired by customer, including thermographic scan of
electrical connections.
1/10- 1/12
Square D
Field Service Representative Nashville, TN
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2. -Accountable for installing, inspecting, troubleshooting and repairing low and medium voltage
switchgear and accessories; including, circuit breakers, metering, and protective relaying.
- Performed start-up and acceptance testing at designated customer sites
- Report and discrepancies which do not adhere to industry standard or customer specifications to
applicable assembling facility (plant) where switchgear was originated for appropriate course of
correction.
05/08-12/09
Target Huntsville, AL
Stock Room Associate
Responsible for the organization of all inventories. Ensure that necessary merchandise is on the sales floor
at all times.
Safely operate Crown wave lifting equipment, and electrically operated pallet jacks to retrieve
merchandise in
the stockroom.
07/01 - 07/05
United States Navy Jacksonville, FL
Shipboard Electrical / Mechanical Equipment Repairman (Rank-EM3)
Repaired, inspected, tested, calibrated, and maintained all shipboard electrical equipment on-board the
USS Gettysburg
CG-64
- Electro-mechanical and electronically driven motor/pump controllers for the ships propulsion and
electrical
plant were of chief importance for the ships operation.
- Conducted maintenance and preventative maintenance checks for the sewage, water (reverse osmosis),
and
oily waste system. Interpreted electrical schematics to assist with troubleshooting process.
Monitored and controlled the ship's Electrical Plant Control Console (EPCC)
- As an EPCC operator, it was necessary to be familiar with normal operating parameters for the ships
GTGs
(gas turbine generator), which provided the ship with electrical power. Most importantly, equipment casualty
procedures were committed to memory in the event of a generator shutdown or unsafe operating condition
to ensure the ship could sustain power to continue its mission.
- Received Letter of Commendation from the carrier strike group commander resulting from successful
efforts as an EPCC operator.
SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
MultiSim, Labview 7.1
Microsoft Visual Studio (C++)
Ladder Logic
Function block diagram
Rockwell Automation-RS Logix 5000 software, Solid Edge V17
Certifications
OSHA 10 safety
NETA Level II(Jan 14)
NETA Level III (May 15)
Test Equipment
Digital multimeter
Oscilloscope
Insulation resistance tester
Low resistance ohmmeter
High current test sets for primary injection of breakers and bolted pressure switches
Doble single and three phase multi-function relay test set.
References Available Upon Request
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