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Matt Seib

Grand Forks

Summary

Well-rounded and highly motivated Automation Specialist possessing a Journeyman Instrumentation ticket and 22 years of experience covering a number of industries. Senior level programming experience in a multitude of PLC, Scada, and HMI platforms, control system design, facility maintenance, project construction, and commissioning. A strong electrical background and proven ability to troubleshoot, effectively operate under pressure, and efficiently learn new skills.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Automation Specialist / Programmer

Centrix Controls Solutions
01.2019 - Current
  • Programming and controls for major city water treatment infrastructure. Implementing a number of Schneider M340 PLC’s (Unity software) communicating over a radio network.
  • Control system development and implementation for large scale facility new builds and expansions. Often performing instrument installs and commissioning as well as the plc and Scada programming.
  • PLC and controls programming for multiple water treatment plants using Rockwell plc’s in conjunction with VTScada interface.
  • HMI development for a numerous facilities utilizing an array of HMI hardware and platforms.
  • Extensive experience in setting up networks and communications between VFD’s, controllers, and peripheral devices utilizing Modbus TCP and Ethernet IP languages.
  • Utilization of Autocad software for system design and drawing mark-ups.
  • Production of a number of system documents including but not limited to reports, narratives, shutdown keys, and training material.

Self Employed Controls Technician

Excel Measurement & Controls Inc.
01.2007 - Current
  • Successfully carried out full control system redevelopment for mid-size facilities using Modicon Quantum PLC’s (Unity Pro).
  • Quality Assurance/Quality Control consulting for major facility construction projects in the Alberta Oilsands.
  • Installation and maintenance of a variety of measurement and control devices.
  • Creation and commissioning of oil well water injection control program for large scale oil and gas producer using the Allen Bradley PLC platform.
  • Contracted to engineering firms, providing commissioning and programming expertise.

Automation Specialist / Programmer

Total Control Solutions Group Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2022
  • Programming and controls design for DCS integration projects on mid to large scale oil and gas facilities.
  • PLC/HMI programming and design of generator control scenarios for the operation and optimization of mine power plant facility.
  • Involved in many pneumatic to electronic control upgrade projects, utilizing new and existing PLC, HMI, and DCS systems for automation.
  • Exposure to several automation platforms including Modicon, Rockwell, Siemens, Delta V and Wonderware, in a number of upgrade, integration, or new installation capacities.
  • Maintenance support for E&I department. Installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing devices connected to the control system. Including but not limited to; level, pressure, temperature, flow, and motor control.

Process Control Technician

BHP Billiton (Ekati Diamond Mine)
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Responsible for the installation, calibration, and maintenance of a number of measurement and control instruments.
  • Extensive experience with Modicon PLC programming and Wonderware HMI development, providing direction on control scheme design and implementation.
  • Direct involvement in mine upgrade projects such as Power Plant optimization and motor VFD changeovers, taking the lead in providing expertise for PLC/HMI development and commissioning tasks.
  • Trained in SAP and its use as a maintenance planning tool, utilizing those skills to take on planning and scheduling roles for the Maintenance Services department.
  • Involvement in the setup and implementation of various preventative maintenance plans for the facility.

Education

Industrial Instrumentation Technologist Program -

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary, AB
01.1999

Skills

  • Senior level programmer for current and legacy Schneider plc products
  • Rockwell Factory Talk and RSLogix programming
  • Siemens S7 and Comfort Panel programming
  • VTScada development
  • GE Ifix development
  • Wonderware development
  • Plant start-up and commissioning
  • Journeyman Instrumentation Tech
  • Instrument install, commissioning, troubleshooting
  • Autocad experience
  • Networking and setting up VFD's
  • Control system networking
  • Control panel building and wiring

Timeline

Automation Specialist / Programmer

Centrix Controls Solutions
01.2019 - Current

Automation Specialist / Programmer

Total Control Solutions Group Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2022

Self Employed Controls Technician

Excel Measurement & Controls Inc.
01.2007 - Current

Process Control Technician

BHP Billiton (Ekati Diamond Mine)
01.2005 - 01.2008

Industrial Instrumentation Technologist Program -

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

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