KENNETHR.

JONES

509.855.3127|joken.jones@gmail.com

CONTROLSYSTEMSENGINEERINGANDPROGRAMMING
Highly technical, qualityfocused professional with extensive experience installing, programming,
maintaining,troubleshootingandrepairingcomplexsystemswithingovernmentandmilitaryenvironments.
Tactical leader skilled in directing multidisciplinary teams against aggressive time, cost and quality
requirements. Proven record supporting all phases of multifaceted projects, Control
Systems/Instrumentation conversions, plant expansions and commissioning. Proven ability to work
independentlyandasanintegralpartofateam.
AREASOFEXPERTISE

SystemsEngineering
QualityAssurance
ProjectManagement
TechnicalTroubleshooting
SixSigmaknowledgeable

CodeConversions
TestingProcesses
Reporting&Documentation
StrategicPlanning
5Simplementation

Commissioning
CrossTeamCollaboration
RelationshipBuilding
Communications
RCAexperienced(RootCause)

PROFESSIONALEXPERIENCE
TAKATAMOSESLAKE
ENGINEERINGTECH.GRADE4/AUTOMATIONCONTROLSSPECIALIST
Programming,Commissioning,troubleshooting,ProductVerificationTechnicalsupport.Workedcloselywith
OperationsandtheMaintenanceElectricianstoprovideengineeringexpertise.PLCProgramdebuggingand
remediation,andHMIadditions/updates/upgrades.Paneldesign,constructionandinstallationassistance.

KeyAchievements&Engagements
Reconfigured/rebuiltandreprogrammedandanoutdatedPressStationandMicrologixPLCtohelp
facilitateanR&DProject,averysuccessfulproject.
Setup,integratedandprogrammedtheInflatorOrientationStationandtheFinalWeighStationon
the new line. Point I/O and PLC hardware additions, Controllogix Routines and HMI (FactoryTalk
View).
TroubleshootingandrepairofPLCandHMIhardware,includingpreventivemaintenanceinaneffort
tohelplightentheMaintenanceDepartmentbacklog.
Provided engineering/programming support for the debugging, commissioning and all the Product
Verificationrunsonthenewlycompletedproductline.

RECSILICON
MosesLake,WA
Sr.Programmer
20002014
Integrated, configured, troubleshot, programmed and provided HMI monitoring of various Flow, Pressure,
Temperature, Level, Vibration, Force and Gas Detection Systems and Devices. Supported the Silane 1 & 8
units conversion from Fisher Provox to DeltaV (DCS) through design, code conversion, debugging,
verification and commissioning. Also Configuration and commissioning of 2 new large Silane
Hydrogenation/Distillation Units and the new Mfg. Bldg. for the Fluid Bed Silicon Bead Reactors with
Yokogawa CS3000 (DCS), Prosafe SIS systems and AB Controllogix/SLC PLCS. Worked closely with
programmers,drafters,engineersandseniortechnicalandproductionleaderstoensureontime,onbudget
projectdeliverablestohelpstayonschedule.

KeyAchievements&Engagements
Integral contributor as the dedicated programmer to the multifaceted conversion of Test Facility
Modicon Quantum PLC and Fix32 HMI to the Yokogawa CS3000 DCS System and AllenBradley
Controllogix&SLCPLCs,andcommissioningeffortstoassistwithtimelycompletionofthisproject.

EnhancedallphasesofControlSystemdesignanddocumentationduringmassiveplantexpansion;
including device selection, I/O selection, integration, programming, FATs, system checkout, I/O
verification and troubleshooting, commissioning, startup and subsequent code and field
modifications
Integralcontributorasateamleaderandmemberduringthelongprocessofcommissioningamajor
plantexpansionconsistingoftheadditionof3largeoperatingunits.
Troubleshooting and Repair/Replacement of all Instrumentation and components, Control System
Electronics, Siemens Siprotec and SimoCode, AllenBradley PLCs, VFDs and Motor Controls,
Modicon PLCs, SCRs, Field and Interconnect Panels, Marshalling Cabinets, wiring and
Instrumentation.

NATIONALSTANDARD,CO.
MosesLake,WA
Programmer/SafetyCoordinator/Supervisor
19972000
Acted as Production / Maintenance Supervisor while maintaining all computer, electronic, electrical and
instrumentationdevicesandsystemsfollowingsalethenreconfigurationofAirbagFilterplant,thiswasmy
of helping to insure a successful transition. Guided multidisciplinary, smallscale crew to unprecedented
results in production and quality grades. Installed, setup and led all commissioning teams of new
manufacturing equipment. Modified programming of SLC500 PLC, greatly improving welding systems and
reducing reworks to almost nil. Maintained OSHA / WISHA logs to ensure compliance with all safety
procedures, regulations and injuryreporting standards. Led collaborative, employee involved Safety
Committee meetings on monthly basis to communicate and reinforce safety protocols and assist in
completionofactionitems.

KeyAchievements&Engagements
Specializedindesign,modificationandadditionofProgrammingonGEFanuc(90/70,CimplicityHMI)
and AllenBradley (SLC500) PLC/HMI devices, the Reliant Technologies BRU200/PRO400 Stepper
Motor Controllers, and Medar Weld Controllers and associated devices including Transformers,
PowerTransmissionCablesandwatercoolingsystem.
Took on added responsibility of onsite and oncall authority over production workers as Acting
SupervisoruntiladedicatedProductionSupervisorwasfound.Ididthisuntiltheplantclosed.
Reduced Maintenance downtime by at least 40% and increased equipment reliability through
effective trouble spot identification and subsequent planning and implementation of Preventive
Maintenanceandcontinuousimprovementprocedures(6sigma/5S/TQM).

EARLYCAREER

OLINAEROSPACE,SeniorInstrumentTechnician/TestFacilityLead
MosesLake,WA
Coordinatedselection,setupandusageofPressure,Temperature,ShockandVibrationmeasuringdevices,
includingStrainGaugeandPiezoElectricPressureTransducers,PiezoElectricAccelerometers,andalltypes
ofthermocouples.FacilitatedcomputerbasedHighSpeedDataAcquisitionandAnalysisforefficienttesting
of Gas Generating Propellants and Devices manufactured by Olin Aerospace Co. Planned, delegated and
evaluatedworkfortestarea.WasleadpersonfortheR&Dtestfacilityfor8years.

SONICO,INC.,Avionics/ElectronicsTechnician
MosesLake,WA
Asorganizationssoleavionics/electronicsprofessionalformostoftenure,repaired,rebuiltandrecertified
all commercialuse avionics / electronics devices. Fabricated variety Test & Check Breakout Boxes using
schematics,drawings,overhaulmanualsandwrittentestprocedures.

DATAGRAPHIX,INC.,FieldServiceEngineer
Hayward,CA
Executed customer site repair to component / wiring levels across variety of COM equipment. Customers
includedIntelCorp.,RolmCorp.,ZytronInc.,BankoftheWest,IBMCorp.,USNavalUndergraduateSchoolin
MontereyCA,andtheU.S.ArmyRecordsDeptatFortOrdinMontereyCA.

MILITARYEXPERIENCE

UNITEDSTATESNAVY,WeaponsSystemsTechnician/AvionicsShop(W/C210)ShiftSupervisor/Collateral
DutyQualityControlInspector/CollateralDutyAvionicsInspector
MoffettField,CA
Honorable Discharge at Rank of E5 (Petty Officer Second Class) with Top Secret clearance through four
agencies. As a Weapons Systems/InFlight Technician I was qualified to work on all Electronic Systems on
boardtheP3COrionAntiSubmarineaircraft.Oneoffivetechnicianstrainedandauthorizedtoworkonthe
Squadrons Special Weapons Aircraft. Volunteered for extra duty often to help my shipmates who had
familiesathomeanddidntwanttobeawayforweeksatatime.

TECHNICALEXPERTISE

Fieldbus, Profibus, Modbus, Modbus Plus, GE Fanuc GeniusBus, Yokogawa CS3000 DCS System, Emerson
Delta V DCS, Fisher Provox DCS, Modicon PLCs, and Allen Bradley Controllogix and SLC, Device selection,
setupandintegration.

EDUCATION

AdvancedFirstTermAvionics(AFTA)USNavy
6yearcommitmentforAdvanced(EngineeringLevel)AvionicsSchool,whichincludedMilitary,Professional
andSupervisory/Managementtraining.

BachelorofScience,Engineering(InProgress)
PursuingmyBSdegree.Ihavenotyetdecidedonthebestoptiontoachievethisgoal.Iamtalkingwiththe
UniversityofPhoenixaboutconvertingmyNavyAdvancedElectronicsandmanyhoursofCEUstocredits.

CiscoITCertification
IamcurrentlyenrolledandworkingtowardtheCiscoITNetworkingandProjectManagementCertifications.
IhopetohavealltestingandCertificationsbymidsummer2016

200+hoursofCEUs,certificatesavailableuponrequest.