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Yan Verone

Saint-Gédéon,Quebec

Summary

Automation and Industrial Electrical Specialist with expertise in PLC programming, SCADA/HMI integration, and advanced maintenance. Proven experience in Cameroon and Canada in commissioning, optimization, and troubleshooting of industrial processes. Recognized for responsiveness, rigor, and adaptability in demanding production environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Automation & Control Technician

West Fraser
10.2023 - Current
  • Maintenance and optimization of PLC systems (Siemens S7, PCS7, Allen-Bradley).
  • Advanced troubleshooting ensuring production continuity.
  • SCADA/HMI integration (WinCC, Cimplicity).
  • Reduction of unplanned downtimes, improved reliability.

Automation & Control Technician

SpectraPremium
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • SCADA & Allen-Bradley integration projects to reduce production stoppages.
  • Preventive and corrective maintenance on automated production lines.
  • Programming and diagnostics of Siemens and Schneider PLCs.
  • Updating electrical schematics and providing technical support to production teams.

Electronic Technician

Independent Contractor
08.2020 - 10.2022
  • Maintenance and repair of various electronic circuits.
  • Development of technical solutions tailored to client needs.
  • Automation system updates and PLC interventions.
  • Drafting updated electrical diagrams.
  • Utilized advanced diagnostic tools for accurate identification of system faults, minimizing repair times significantly.

Assistant Automation Engineer

SACIM Automation
09.2019 - 06.2020
  • Advanced programming: Siemens PCS7, Allen-Bradley Studio 5000, Schneider M580.
  • Implementation of SIL2-SIL3 safety systems (Triconex, Siemens S7-F).
  • Supervised modernization of electrical panels.
  • Training and mentoring of technicians on HMI/SCADA.

Automation Technician

SACIM Automation
09.2018 - 08.2019
  • Programming and commissioning of PLCs (Siemens S7, Schneider M340, Allen-Bradley CompactLogix).
  • SCADA/HMI deployment (WinCC, PcVue, Cimplicity).
  • Preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial processes.

Automation Internship

CIMENCAM – LafargeHolcim Group
01.2019 - 06.2019
  • Maintenance and diagnostics of Siemens PCS7 & S7-400 PLCs in grinding workshops.
  • Supported engineering team with electrical schematic updates.

Automation Internship

ALUCAM
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Maintenance and troubleshooting of Siemens S7 & Allen-Bradley CompactLogix systems.
  • Optimization of energy use in electrolysis and smelting plant.

Junior Automation Technician

CSI Automation SARL
01.2018 - 08.2018
  • Programming and commissioning PLCs (Siemens S7, Mitsubishi, Allen-Bradley CompactLogix).
  • Troubleshooting via SCADA/HMI (WinCC, PcVue, Cimplicity).

Automation Internship

SABC – Société Anonyme des Brasseries du Cameroun
07.2017 - 12.2017
  • Commissioning and support on Mitsubishi/Siemens PLCs for bottling lines.
  • Integration of sensors/actuators and configuration of Remote I/O.

Automation Intern

CSI Automation SARL
06.2016 - 08.2017
  • Discovery of equipment: electrical panels, sensors, Siemens & Schneider PLCs.
  • Participation in commissioning and I/O testing.
  • Observation of SCADA/HMI supervision systems.

Education

DEC - Industrial Electronics

Cégep de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Rouyn-Noranda, QC
01.2023

Bachelor’s Degree - Electrical Engineering & Automation

Université De Douala – IUT, Littoral
Douala, Littoral
05.2020

High School Diploma - Electronics F2

Collège CEFTI
Douala, Littoral
05.2017

Probatoire - Electronics F2

Collège CEFTI
Douala, Littoral
05.2016

Skills

  • PLC Programming: Siemens (S7, PCS7, TIA Portal), Allen-Bradley (RSLogix, Studio 5000), Schneider (M340, M580), Omron, Mitsubishi
  • SCADA & HMI: WinCC, Cimplicity, InTouch, PcVue
  • Electrical Design: Schematics with AutoCAD, E-Plan
  • Maintenance: Preventive & corrective, rapid diagnostics, retrofits
  • Instrumentation & Remote I/O
  • Industrial Safety: SIL2-SIL3 systems (Triconex, Siemens S7-F)
  • Programmable logic controllers
  • Schematic reading
  • Motor control circuits

Languages

French: Native
Native or Bilingual
English: Intermediate (B1)
Professional Working

Timeline

Automation & Control Technician

West Fraser
10.2023 - Current

Automation & Control Technician

SpectraPremium
10.2022 - 10.2023

Electronic Technician

Independent Contractor
08.2020 - 10.2022

Assistant Automation Engineer

SACIM Automation
09.2019 - 06.2020

Automation Internship

CIMENCAM – LafargeHolcim Group
01.2019 - 06.2019

Automation Technician

SACIM Automation
09.2018 - 08.2019

Automation Internship

ALUCAM
06.2018 - 08.2018

Junior Automation Technician

CSI Automation SARL
01.2018 - 08.2018

Automation Internship

SABC – Société Anonyme des Brasseries du Cameroun
07.2017 - 12.2017

Automation Intern

CSI Automation SARL
06.2016 - 08.2017

DEC - Industrial Electronics

Cégep de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue

Bachelor’s Degree - Electrical Engineering & Automation

Université De Douala – IUT, Littoral

High School Diploma - Electronics F2

Collège CEFTI

Probatoire - Electronics F2

Collège CEFTI

Hobbies and Interests

  • Robotics & new technologies
  • Competitive gaming (teamwork & strategy)
  • Team sports

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