Resume of Robert V. Hobbs 7-April-2009

Tel: 860-282-0540

Location: East Hartford, CT

Email: bobhobbs@sbcglobal.net

OBJECTIVE:

A retirement job (Contract/ Part-Time) that utilizes my extensive experience with implementing real-time utility metering systems.

QUALIFIED BY:

Forty-Two years of control and automation systems experience: Programmable control systems implementation (A-B, TI, OPTO). Sensor-based computer data acquisition systems engineering. Power monitoring, analysis, and demand control systems setup. Personal computer systems installation, programming, and support. Building control systems implementation and upgrade.

MAJOR WORK ACHIEVEMENTS:

Provided Real-Time Systems Engineering services at Yale University by implementing the following:
Intellution Fix32 System for Utility Metering (MAXNET system with 500 meters, monitoring Centum/Bailey DCS systems at two Yale power plants.)
PML Electric Metering using Modbus RS-485 Communications (PML 3300, 7300, COM-128)
Panametrics Flow Metering using Modbus RS-485/RS-422 (OPTO-22) Communications (DF-868, 6800 series)
Controlotron Flow Metering using Modbus RS-485/RS-422 (OPTO-22) Communications (990, 1010 series)
Metasys DDC System Johnson Controls DOS/GPL HVAC CONTROL
Passport DDC System Johnson Controls DOS/CAL1 HVAC CONTROL
XL-NET Automation Network Johnson -Yokogawa UNIX/SUN/XWARE NETWORK
Pegasus DDC System - Centaurus Systems CDOS/HVAC CONTROL
Metering/OPTO-22 System - Intec Controls DOS/PARAGON CONTROL
Programmed EMS (PDP-11 Platform) - Staefa Controls RSX-11/Fortran IV

Installed the following process control systems as contract engineer at Monsanto Chemical Company:
Catalyst Batching System - TI-PLC/XYCOM TERM Boolean RLL/COMM/OIL
Formalin Blending System - TI-PLC/XYCOM TERM Boolean RLL/BASIC/OIL
Azeo Column Control System - PC-AT/OPTO-22 I/O DOS/GENESIS CONTROL
Formalin Process Data Acquisition System - PC-AT/OPTO-22 I/O CDOS/ONSPEC CONTROL

Implemented the following electrical monitoring/control systems at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft:
Demand Control Systems (2) : A-B PLC/ Boolean RLL /PLECTRON Radio Link / HP-1000/2240 RTE-4 OS/FORTRAN

WORK HISTORY:

Retired Contractor, Systems Engineering, Yale University, New Haven, CT. Utility Metering Systems for building consumption (iFix, Modbus, PML, Controlotron, Panametric Meters) 2004 - 2009
Systems Programmer, Plant Engineering, Yale University, New Haven, CT. Utility Metering Systems for building consumption (Sun-Macroview, Paragon TNT, Intellution FIX, OPTO22) 1995 - 2004
Systems Engineer, Plant Engineering, Yale University , New Haven, CT. Computer controls for building environmental systems (Pegasus, PDP-11, METASYS DDC, PASSPORT DDC, EMS-2) 1990 - 1995
Contract Electrical Engineer, H.L. Yoh Co., Enfield, CT. Programmable control systems engineering for chemical processes. (PLC, PC, PID, XMTR, RTD, DAS, RLL, BASIC, GENESIS, ONSPEC) 1987 - 1989
Electrical Engineer, Plant Engineering, Pratt & Whitney Manufacturing Division , UTC, East Hartford, CT. Computerized facilities systems implementation and management. (PLC, HP-1000, XDR, FORTRAN) 1973 - 1987
Electrical Design Engineer, Turbo Power & Marine Dept., Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, UTC, Farmington, CT. Schematic, interconnection, one-line designs for generator controls. (MCC's, Relay Logic) ( Active military service: 1969 - 1972 ) 1969, 1972 - 1973
Electrical Development Engineer, Industrial Products Dept., Hamilton Standard , UTC, Windsor Locks, CT. Schematic, interconnection, one-line designs for E.B. welding controls. (MCC's, Relay Logic) 1967 - 1969

PREVIOUS WORK DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide management for automated programmable systems. Develop, update, modify machine algorithms and software programs to meet operational needs. Specify/direct installation of power & process instrumentation: transducers, transmitters, RTD's, recorders, and remote I/O, to measure and control real-time parameters. Comply with various industrial codes (e.g.: NEC, JIC, NEMA). Conduct periodical field checks and oversee installation and calibration of control system devices by electricians and technicians. Design One-Line, Control, Schematic, Interconnection, Loop Diagrams, Point Lists, Gantt, PERT, CPM, and Physical Layouts using CAD/MGMT tools for Power, Control, Building, and Process systems. Document system software with Flow and Ladder Diagrams and commented Source Code. Troubleshoot and PM PC'S and PLC's. Monitor, analyze, assess, and forecast KWH power consumption using input from multiple KWH meters and programmable Power Monitoring Systems. Apply Demand Controls and Energy Management Systems for cost savings. Review plant power billing and coordinate with electric companies to analyze present and proposed rate structures for optimal billing. Produce periodical reports for plant electrical consumption, energy profiles, forecast information, and internal billing. Keep abreast with developments in computer field and constantly review new equipment and techniques to recommend optimal application of PC & CAD systems and software for engineering project needs. Provide technical support in the installation of PC systems, peripherals, and software. Train staff members in use and application of workstation control and application programs and DOS /OS2 /UNIX /WINxx. Troubleshoot hardware/software problems in systems. Develop Excel / Lotus type spreadsheet templates, dBase III command programs, batch files, and multiple configuration and batch programs for single-users and networks.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE:

Platoon Sargeant, 243 Signal Co., CT Army National Guard, West Haven, CT 1976 - 1977
Platoon Sargeant, Co. B-102nd Infantry, CT Army National Guard, Torrington, CT 1973 - 1976
Enlisted Instructor, Analog Computer Laboratory, Department of Engineering, United States Military Academy , West Point, NY 1970 - 1972
Instrument Calibration Technician School (39 weeks), US Army Ordnance Center & School, Aberdeen Proving Ground , MD 1969 - 1970

EDUCATION:

BSEE: Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering 1967 University of Massachusetts - Amherst, MA

CONTINUING SYSTEMS EDUCATION:

"G.E. Automation iFix-154 Fundamentals" , TMMI Co., Denver, CO, 2004
"Intellution FIX-104 Fundamentals" , ACE Inc., Phoenix, AZ 1998
"Paragon-TNT Control System", Intec Controls, Walpole, MA 1994