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Consultant Automation & Controls Engineer
Robert Poultney
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Newport Pagnell, United Kingdom
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• I have a thorough background in industrial automation covering both hardware and software having seen many projects through from design to site commissioning in automotive, materials handling, airport, warehouse conveyors, assembly, test & measurement, chemical, petrochemical, printing, paper, tobacco, glass, food, water, power generation and process industries including hands-on software coding.
• Developed PLC, HMI, SCADA, LabVIEW and associated PC software working as a general member of other project teams and am familiar with controlled collaborative development environments.
• Familiar with upgrade projects working alongside customer production schedules.
• Familiar with working within CDM environments.
• Experienced in IEC 61131, EN 60204, EN 418 and ISA-88 ('S88') standards and their application.
• Gained extensive experience of PLC, HMI, SCADA, and Data Acquisition products from Rockwell, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Modicon, Schneider, National Instruments and Wonderware.
• Worked with PC-based machine control using in-house DTI- ATT software 'CAPAC' linked to standard I/O systems from the recognised industrial manufacturers.
• Associate of the IET, formerly the IEE.
• Member of IPSE, formerly the Professional Contractors Group (PCG).
• Holder of ECITB CCNSG Safety Passport, expiry January 2023.
• Holder of National Instruments LabVIEW 2017 / 2018 Professional Development Licence including NXG 1 & NXG 2.
• Developed PLC, HMI, SCADA, LabVIEW and associated PC software working as a general member of other project teams and am familiar with controlled collaborative development environments.
• Familiar with upgrade projects working alongside customer production schedules.
• Familiar with working within CDM environments.
• Experienced in IEC 61131, EN 60204, EN 418 and ISA-88 ('S88') standards and their application.
• Gained extensive experience of PLC, HMI, SCADA, and Data Acquisition products from Rockwell, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Modicon, Schneider, National Instruments and Wonderware.
• Worked with PC-based machine control using in-house DTI- ATT software 'CAPAC' linked to standard I/O systems from the recognised industrial manufacturers.
• Associate of the IET, formerly the IEE.
• Member of IPSE, formerly the Professional Contractors Group (PCG).
• Holder of ECITB CCNSG Safety Passport, expiry January 2023.
• Holder of National Instruments LabVIEW 2017 / 2018 Professional Development Licence including NXG 1 & NXG 2.
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Senior Automation Engineer
Apex Automation Solutions Ltd, Newport Pagnell.
Director / employee of own limited company providing PLC, SCADA, HMI and LabVIEW expertise for industrial automation and test projects as detailed in FREELANCE Consultant assignments below...
Automation, Test, PLC, HMI, SCADA, Labview
2020 - 2020
freelance
Consultant Senior Controls Engineer
Aylesbury Automation, Aylesbury.
Experts in product handling, packaging and inspection systems for the following industries - Automotive, Medical & Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage, Plastics and Packaging. The control systems were implemented using Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) Compact GuardLogix PLCs and Rockwell FactoryTalk View ME HMI systems. Integration, improvement and finalisation of code and safety code for latest 16-station Silver Edge rotary machines for assembly and inspection of 3-bladed razors at 100 parts per minute. Remote software support of existing machines in Egypt.
Also worked on development of small prototype control system using S7-1200 and TIA Portal version 15 utilising CPU 1214C DC/DC/DC processor.
Also worked on development of small prototype control system using S7-1200 and TIA Portal version 15 utilising CPU 1214C DC/DC/DC processor.
Packaging, Integration, Pharmaceutical, Support, Safety, HMI, Software, ME
2018 - 2020
freelance
Consultant PLC / SCADA Engineer
Heat Recovery Solutions, Boundary House, London.
Commissioning and ongoing development of renewable power plants including Fluidised Bed Combustor technology. The control systems were implemented using Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) ControlLogix PLCs, Rockwell FactoryTalk View SE SCADA systems and ABB ACS800 / ACS880 drives. Site software development and commissioning at Tansterne Advanced Biomass Power Plant (Hull) and Daventry Biomass Power Plant.
Software development, Technology, PLC, SCADA, Development, Software, Power
2018 - 2018
freelance
Consultant LabVIEW Engineer
Brompton Bicycle, Greenford, London.
Development, implementation and commissioning of component fatigue test rig and quasi-static load test rig. The control system and GUI (graphical user interface) were implemented using LabVIEW 2017 executables on Windows PCs with National Instruments CompactDAQ analogue & digital I/O connected over USB and Ethernet.
Test, Windows, Implementation, Development, Labview, Rig
2017 - 2018
freelance
Consultant PLC / SCADA Engineer
Ge-Mac Systems, Bedford.
Further implementation of warehouse pallet handling communications interface between plant control PLCs (Siemens S7 CPU 414-3 DP and S7 CPU 317F-2 PN/DP) and WMS (Warehouse Management System) using messaging over Industrial Ethernet.
Site commissioning at Häfele warehouse, Rugby.
Site commissioning at Häfele warehouse, Rugby.
Management, PLC, Implementation, SCADA, Wms
2017 - 2017
freelance
Consultant PLC Controls Engineer
DACS Ltd, Deeside.
System integration, PLC code development and commissioning of ring-pull can manufacturing line using Siemens S7 CPU 414-3 PN/DP and S7 CPU 319F-3 PN/DP.
Site commissioning at Ardagh Metal Beverage UK, Deeside, North Wales.
Site commissioning at Ardagh Metal Beverage UK, Deeside, North Wales.
System Integration, Integration, PLC, Development
2017 - 2017
freelance
Consultant PLC / SCADA Engineer
Ge-Mac Systems, Bedford.
Design and implementation of warehouse pallet handling communications interface between plant control PLCs (Siemens S7 CPU 414-3 DP and S7 CPU 317F-2 PN/DP) and WMS (Warehouse Management System) using messaging over Industrial Ethernet.
Site commissioning at Häfele warehouse, Rugby.
Site commissioning at Häfele warehouse, Rugby.
Design, Management, PLC, Implementation, SCADA, Wms
2017 - 2017
freelance
Consultant PLC Controls Engineer
Expert Control Systems, Redditch.
Modification of robot MIG welding cell using Siemens S7 CPU 315-2 DP PLC system with Pro-face HMI touch display panel for production of automotive parts for JLR (Jaguar Land Rover).
Site commissioning at Gestamp, Wolverhampton. Preparation of addition to pet food batch process for installation at Nestlé Purina, Sudbury utilising Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) ControlLogix PLC system.
Site commissioning at Gestamp, Wolverhampton. Preparation of addition to pet food batch process for installation at Nestlé Purina, Sudbury utilising Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) ControlLogix PLC system.
PLC, HMI, Production
2017 - 2017
freelance
Consultant PLC Engineer
Eltek Systems, Oundle, Peterborough.
Development and implementation of potato-based food production lines using Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) ControlLogix PLC systems with PowerFlex 525 AC drives.
Site commissioning at McCain Foods Limited, Florenceville, Canada.
Site commissioning at McCain Foods Limited, Florenceville, Canada.
PLC, Implementation, Development, Production
2017 - 2017
freelance
Consultant Controls Engineer
ThyssenKrupp System Engineering, East Grinstead.
Supplier factory acceptance testing of automotive robot assembly cell based around Kuka robotic arms under PLC control from Siemens S7 CPU 317F-2 PN/DP Safety PLC with WinCC SIMATIC HMI TP1200 Comfort.
Siemens TIA Portal V13 programming software with sequences implemented in S7 GRAPH.
Siemens TIA Portal V13 programming software with sequences implemented in S7 GRAPH.
PLC, Safety, HMI, Testing, Software, Portal
2015 - 2017
freelance
Consultant PLC / SCADA Engineer
Ge-Mac Systems, Bedford.
Development and implementation of warehouse pallet handling system using Siemens S7 CPU 317F-2 PN/DP Safety PLC and Sirius M200D motor starters on AS-i Bus. Migration of legacy Wonderware InTouch project into modern published application.
Site commissioning at Häfele warehouse, Rugby.
Some experience of TGW Commander along with site commissioning of associated Siemens S7 PLC code at Asda warehouse, Minworth.
Site commissioning at Häfele warehouse, Rugby.
Some experience of TGW Commander along with site commissioning of associated Siemens S7 PLC code at Asda warehouse, Minworth.
SoMe, PLC, Implementation, Safety, SCADA, Development
2015 - 2015
freelance
Consultant PLC Engineer
Babcock Airports, Leicester.
Bid, development and modification of airport baggage handling systems: Birmingham Airport, London Heathrow Terminal 5 and London Heathrow Terminal 1 using Siemens Step 7 (S7 CPU 414 PLCs) and Schneider ProWORX 32 (Quantum PLCs).
PLC, Development
2010 - 2015
freelance
Consultant LabVIEW / PLC / SCADA / HMI Engineer
Cerulean, Milton Keynes.
Development and enhancement of Linear and Rotary Cigarette Smoking Machine software involving VMware Workstation 11, Wonderware InTouch SCADA V10.1, ArchestrA Graphics, Microsoft SQL Server, National Instruments LabVIEW, Siemens Step 7 STL (Statement List), S7 CPU 314 PLC utilising ModbusTCP communications with Thermo Scientific and Eco Physics NOx gas analysers, Vaisala temperature / humidity probes and Environmental test chamber.
A large and very important portion of the work was to bring the Smoking Machine systems into compliance with new FDA regulations, particularly
21 CFR Part 11. Site commissioning in USA and Switzerland.
A large and very important portion of the work was to bring the Smoking Machine systems into compliance with new FDA regulations, particularly
21 CFR Part 11. Site commissioning in USA and Switzerland.
Sql, SQL Server, VMware, Microsoft SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Test, PLC, HMI, SCADA, Development, Software, Labview, Server, Stl
2010 - 2010
freelance
Consultant PLC / SCADA / HMI Engineer
Johnson Matthey, Royston.
Plant Support and ongoing development for Automotive catalytic convertor production facility involving Rockwell RSLogix5000, Allen-Bradley (Rockwell) ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLCs, PanelView Plus HMIs, RSView SE SCADA, Rockwell Asset Manager and Microsoft SQL Server.
Sql, SQL Server, Microsoft SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, PLC, Support, HMI, SCADA, Server, Production, Manager
2010 - 2010
freelance
Consultant PLC Engineer
Mace Group, Essendon.
Project for Veolia Water - Finalisation and site commissioning of PLC software for the Horsley Cross telemetry system for the Colchester area water industry involving Rockwell RSLogix5000, Allen-Bradley (Rockwell) CompactLogix PLCs and Westermo DSL routers.
PLC, Software
2009 - 2010
freelance
Consultant LabVIEW / PLC / SCADA / HMI Engineer
Cerulean, Milton Keynes.
Enhancement of Cigarette Smoking Machine software involving Wonderware InTouch SCADA, Siemens Step 7 STL (Statement List) with S7 CPU 314 PLC.
PLC, SCADA, HMI, Labview, Software, Stl
2008 - 2009
freelance
Consultant PLC / SCADA / HMI Engineer
Johnson Matthey, Royston.
Implementation of software improvements to existing plant manufacturing automotive catalytic converters utilising Rockwell RSLogix5000, Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) ControlLogix PLCs, PanelView Plus HMIs, RSView SE SCADA and Microsoft SQL Server. Work included improvements to plant exhaust stack gas emission reduction (NOx abatement) system.
Site commissioning of modifications alongside ongoing plant production.
Site commissioning of modifications alongside ongoing plant production.
Sql, SQL Server, Microsoft SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, PLC, Implementation, SCADA, HMI, Software, Server, Production
2008 - 2008
freelance
Consultant PLC & Controls Engineer
Mars Snackfood, Slough.
Implementation of new food process and packaging line utilising Rockwell RSLogix5000, Allen-Bradley (Rockwell) ControlLogix and FlexLogix PLCs, Kinetix Servo Drives and PanelView Plus HMIs linked to CIMPLICITY SCADA system. Site commissioning within a CDM environment.
Packaging, PLC, Implementation, SCADA
2007 - 2008
freelance
Consultant PLC / SCADA / HMI Engineer
Rockwell Automation, Bletchley.
Automation of coal-fired power stations (UK west coast) using Rockwell
RSLogix5000, Allen-Bradley (Rockwell) ControlLogix PLCs and Wonderware InTouch SCADA.
RSLogix5000, Allen-Bradley (Rockwell) ControlLogix PLCs and Wonderware InTouch SCADA.
Automation, PLC, HMI, SCADA, Power
2006 - 2007
freelance
Consultant LabVIEW / PLC / SCADA / HMI Engineer
Cerulean, Milton Keynes.
Development and support of Linear and Rotary Cigarette / Cigar Smoking Machines involving Wonderware InTouch SCADA, Microsoft Access database, Siemens Step 7 STL (Statement List), S7 CPU 314 PLC plus associated signal handling, waveform analysis and processing using National Instruments LabVIEW 8.2.1 & Application Builder performing parallel testing of UUTs / DUTs.
PLC, HMI, SCADA, Labview
2007 - 2007
freelance
Consultant PLC / SCADA / HMI Engineer
Rockwell Automation, Bletchley.
Various part-time contract work:
- Further upgrade of food process lines at GlaxoSmithKline, Slough, including development of serial communications protocol to communicate with B&R HMI / PLC unit. Software design, coding, testing and site commissioning. See other engagements below for original project details.
- Further on-site upgrade work on food process line at Kraft Foods, Banbury. See other engagements below for original project details.
- Site evaluation for potential replacement of Allen-Bradley PLC-5/250 Pyramid Integrator with Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) ControlLogix PLC at HOTT petrochemical plant, Immingham.
- Further upgrade of food process lines at GlaxoSmithKline, Slough, including development of serial communications protocol to communicate with B&R HMI / PLC unit. Software design, coding, testing and site commissioning. See other engagements below for original project details.
- Further on-site upgrade work on food process line at Kraft Foods, Banbury. See other engagements below for original project details.
- Site evaluation for potential replacement of Allen-Bradley PLC-5/250 Pyramid Integrator with Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) ControlLogix PLC at HOTT petrochemical plant, Immingham.
Design, R, PLC, Software design, SCADA, HMI, Testing, Development, Software
2006 - 2006
freelance
Consultant LabVIEW Engineer
Cerulean, Milton Keynes.
Enhancement of Cigarette Smoking Machine software to provide interface to digital camera imaging system involving National Instruments LabVIEW 8.2 & Application Builder.
Labview, Software
2005 - 2006
freelance
Consultant PLC / SCADA / HMI Engineer
Rockwell Automation, Brussels.
Development of PLC software for control of glass fiberising plant using Rockwell RSLogix5000, Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) ControlLogix PLCs, PowerFlex drives on DeviceNet and PanelView Plus 700/1000 HMI units utilising Scheduled ControlNet communications. Site commissioning at Knauf Insulation Ravenhead plant, St Helens, near Liverpool.
PLC, SCADA, HMI, Development, Software
2004 - 2005
freelance
Consultant PLC / SCADA / HMI Engineer
Rockwell Automation, Bletchley.
Upgrade of food process lines involving software design, coding, testing and site commissioning using Rockwell RSLogix5000, Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) ControlLogix PLCs, SST PFBCLX Profibus Master scanner module (Woodhead Electronics) and P+F segment couplers. Development of ControlLogix PLC library routines to interface with various Profibus DP / PA measurement and control devices from E+H (Endress + Hauser), Norgren, Samson, Siemens, PMV and Spirax Sarco. Site commissioning at GlaxoSmithKline, Slough.
Design, PLC, Software design, Testing, Development, Electronics, Software, ON
2004 - 2004
freelance
Consultant PLC Engineer
Siemens Measurement Systems Business, Hitchin (Later became Intra Limited).
Development of PLC control software for contact gauging machines for automotive component testing using the following systems:
- Siemens Step 7 (S7 CPU 300 series PLC hardware) and
- Rockwell RSLogix500 (Allen-Bradley SLC500 hardware).
- Siemens Step 7 (S7 CPU 300 series PLC hardware) and
- Rockwell RSLogix500 (Allen-Bradley SLC500 hardware).
PLC, Hardware, Testing, Development, Software
2003 - 2004
freelance
Consultant PLC / SCADA / HMI Engineer
Rockwell Automation, Bletchley.
Upgrade of food process lines involving software design, coding and test using Allen-Bradley (Rockwell) ControlLogix PLCs, RSLogix5000, Dual Redundant ControlNet and RSView32 SCADA. Site commissioning within CDM environment at Kraft Foods, Banbury.
Design, Test, PLC, Software design, SCADA, HMI, Software
2003 - 2003
freelance
Consultant LabVIEW / PLC / SCADA / HMI Engineer
Cerulean, Milton Keynes.
(May 2003 - August 2003 & December 2003)
Development of Cigarette Smoking Machine software involving National Instruments LabVIEW 6.1 & Application Builder and Siemens SIMATIC NET OPC communications to Siemens S7 CPU 314 PLC programmed in Siemens Step 7 STL (Statement List).
Development of Cigarette Smoking Machine software involving National Instruments LabVIEW 6.1 & Application Builder and Siemens SIMATIC NET OPC communications to Siemens S7 CPU 314 PLC programmed in Siemens Step 7 STL (Statement List).
PLC, HMI, SCADA
2002 - 2003
freelance
Consultant PLC / SCADA / HMI Engineer
Rockwell Automation, Bletchley.
Development of machine control software for manufacture of Nano-technology devices / substrate etching & deposition using Rockwell RSLogix5000, Allen-Bradley (Rockwell) ControlLogix PLCs and RSView32 for STS, Newport, South Wales.
Included development of bespoke ‘C’ program for incorporation in Allen-Bradley MVI module to provide interface between ControlLogix PLC and existing serial communications devices.
Included development of bespoke ‘C’ program for incorporation in Allen-Bradley MVI module to provide interface between ControlLogix PLC and existing serial communications devices.
C, Technology, PLC, SCADA, HMI, Development, Software
2002 - 2002
freelance
Consultant PLC / SCADA / HMI Engineer
Rockwell Automation, Bletchley.
Upgrade of food process line involving software design, coding and test using Rockwell RSLogix5, Allen-Bradley PLC 5/80C, ControlNet, RSView32 SCADA and ControlLogix PLCs.
Site commissioning within CDM environment at Kraft Foods, Banbury.
Site commissioning within CDM environment at Kraft Foods, Banbury.
Design, Test, PLC, Software design, SCADA, HMI, Software
1995 - 2002
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Senior Project Engineer - Controls
Lucas Assembly & Test Systems, Buckingham.
Lead engineer for controls hardware and software on automotive assembly and test projects for UK and abroad working within an ISO9001 environment. Typical projects involved PLC / PC machine control, operator interfaces, analogue signal conditioning, data acquisition, AC inverter drives, electric nutrunners, electric presses and conveyor systems including overhead electrified monorails. Six years' experience of production line cold engine test machines performing signature mapping and defect analysis including ignition systems and pressure-decay leak testing using Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs, LabVIEW and SCXI I/O chassis.
Site commissioning including Perkins Engines (Peterborough), Vauxhall
Motors (Ellesmere Port), TRW (Holford, Birmingham), ZF Getriebe (Sint Truiden, Belgium), Daewoo (Inchon, Korea) and Mahindra-Mahindra Tractor Division (Bombay, India).
Site commissioning including Perkins Engines (Peterborough), Vauxhall
Motors (Ellesmere Port), TRW (Holford, Birmingham), ZF Getriebe (Sint Truiden, Belgium), Daewoo (Inchon, Korea) and Mahindra-Mahindra Tractor Division (Bombay, India).
Test, PLC, Hardware, Testing, Software, Labview, Production, PC, Performing
1994 - 1995
job
Senior Controls Engineer
Schenck Automation Systems - Control Systems Division, Bletchley.
Analysis of system requirements and generation of specification documents for functionality and software design within process industries, manufacturing and materials handling including airport baggage. PLC coding. Lead engineer on some projects with responsibility for hardware design and software coding of PLC and SCADA applications using Rockwell (Allen-Bradley), Siemens S5 and Modicon PLCs. Robotics experience in cell manufacturing interfacing Modicon 984 PLCs to Panasonic PanaRobo robotic arms.
Site commissioning including Sony Music Operations (Aylesbury), Mars Electronics (Winnersh Triangle), Scott Bader (Wollaston) and Gatwick Airport.
Site commissioning including Sony Music Operations (Aylesbury), Mars Electronics (Winnersh Triangle), Scott Bader (Wollaston) and Gatwick Airport.
Design, Operations, SoMe, Robotics, PLC, Software design, Hardware, SCADA, Music, Electronics, Software
1988 - 1994
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Applications Engineer
Allen-Bradley Industrial Automation Products, Bletchley.
October 1990 - August 1994:
Development of software design and code, particularly PLC and SCADA
applications involving digital, analogue and PID control with DCS architecture in petrochemical, paper, printing (quality and press control), food and process industries.
Site commissioning including HOTT petrochemical plant (Immingham), Journal Officiel printing press (Paris), Muggie Moss paper mill (Aberdeen) and Zeneca agrochemicals plant.
October 1988 - October 1990 as Graduate Trainee:
Followed a two-year IEE-accredited graduate training programme spending time in twelve departments primarily geared for applications engineering.
Development of software design and code, particularly PLC and SCADA
applications involving digital, analogue and PID control with DCS architecture in petrochemical, paper, printing (quality and press control), food and process industries.
Site commissioning including HOTT petrochemical plant (Immingham), Journal Officiel printing press (Paris), Muggie Moss paper mill (Aberdeen) and Zeneca agrochemicals plant.
October 1988 - October 1990 as Graduate Trainee:
Followed a two-year IEE-accredited graduate training programme spending time in twelve departments primarily geared for applications engineering.
Design, Training, Architecture, Engineering, PLC, Software design, SCADA, Development, Software, Pid control
My education
1996
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1997
Lancaster University
Certificate, Project Management
Certificate, Project Management
1985
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1988
University of Southampton
BSc (Hons), Electronic Engineering
BSc (Hons), Electronic Engineering
1983
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1985
South Dorset Technical College
GCE 'A' Levels, Physics + Electronics; Full Pure Mathematics; Full Applied Mathematics
GCE 'A' Levels, Physics + Electronics; Full Pure Mathematics; Full Applied Mathematics
1983
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1984
South Dorset Technical College
GCE 'OA' Level, Additional Mathematics
GCE 'OA' Level, Additional Mathematics
1977
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1983
Broadwey Secondary Modern School
GCE 'O' Levels, English Language; Mathematics; Physics; Chemistry; Technical Drawing; Metalwork; Computer Studies (CSE); Electronics (CSE)
GCE 'O' Levels, English Language; Mathematics; Physics; Chemistry; Technical Drawing; Metalwork; Computer Studies (CSE); Electronics (CSE)
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