Ricardo Hernandez

Experience

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  Self Employed

  Jun 1998 - Dec 2010

  Independent Contractor

  Provided expert repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting services for consumer and commercial video and audio equipment, including brands such as Sony, Panasonic, Mitsubishi, LG, Sanyo, and Sharp.Conducted accurate estimates and diagnostics for various equipment, ensuring prompt and efficient service delivery.- Managed the daily operations of a factory-authorized service center, maintaining high standards of quality and customer satisfaction.- Coordinated with the Hospitality Network to service and maintain equipment for the hospitality industry.- Specialized in satellite services, including installation and support for Dish Network and DirecTV systems.- Trained and supervised junior technicians, ensuring adherence to company standards and protocols. Show less

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  Paragon Pacific

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2018

  Sr. eLab Supervisor

  Experienced in administration, customer support, and the design and implementation of cutting-edge test procedures and equipment upgrades. Seeking a challenging role where I can apply my technical knowledge and leadership skills to drive innovation and operational excellence.- Specialized in the repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) including servo motors, stepping motors, spindles, and induction motors.- Managed and programmed PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and iPCs (Industrial PCs) for various automation and control systems.- Developed and maintained industrial networks such as Ethernet, SERCOS, DeviceNet, and Profibus, ensuring seamless communication between devices.- Provided expert field service and customer support, handling warranty determinations and managing job queues to ensure efficient workflow.- Designed, built, and implemented new test procedures and technologies, leading to significant improvements in service quality and equipment performance.- Conducted talent acquisition, training, and development programs, enhancing the skills of the technical team and ensuring alignment with industry standards.- Administered jobs queue, ensuring timely completion of tasks and high levels of customer satisfaction. Show less

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  Amazon

  Jan 2018 - Oct 2019

  Controls Specialist Lead (CSL)

  Experienced industrial electronics Lead with specialized skills in Allen Bradley systems, Amazon EAM RME procedures, and advanced robotics. Proficient in troubleshooting, upgrading, and modifying complex automation systems and conveyor technologies. Seeking a challenging position to apply my expertise in industrial automation and systems maintenance.- Allen Bradley Systems: Troubleshoot, upgrade, and modify ladder logic diagrams, Sequential Function Charts (SFC), and Structured Text using RSLogix 5000, Connected Components Workbench, and Factory Talk View.- Cognex and Sick Scanners: Proficient in the setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting of vision systems and barcode scanners, ensuring accurate data capture and process control.- Conveyor Systems: Expertise in working with conveyor systems including ICW, Intelligrated, DEMATIC, and Wynright, along with specialized Amazon systems like PTL (Put To Light) AFE Wall, ARSAW, RAT (Right Angle Transfer), Intelli-Q, ZoneFlex, IntelliSort, and X-Belt CB4000.- Amazon Procedures: Applied Amazon EAM RME procedures to maintain, troubleshoot, and modify Amazon servers and systems, ensuring efficient operation and adherence to company standards. Show less

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  Georgia-Pacific LLC

  Oct 2019 - Apr 2023

  Process Control Engineer

  The Process Control Engineer will provide technical expertise and project engineering as required to support the facility’s execution plan and operations- The Control Engineer will be responsible for the facility’s Instrumentation and Controls project development, design, procurement, construction, and maintenance- The role will have direct impact on safety, reliability, cost reduction, and process improvement at the assigned facility Implement, design, and configure advanced process control strategies- Maintain functional design specifications for process control systems- Develop engineering and capital cost estimates for assigned projects- Support process operations by troubleshooting installed systems to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of these systems- Act as a project resource in the installation of new instrumentation or control/automation systems- Partner with corporate teams to implement new technologies that support advanced manufacturing- Support of safety program both by implementing automation systems solutions and through observation- Work closely with production personnel to identify opportunities and solve problems- Develop engineering and capital cost estimates for assigned projects- Provide design documentation sufficient for construction, operations, and maintenance- Design, program, modify, and maintain PLC and HMI systems Show less

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  Georgia-Pacific Building Products LLC

  Mar 2023 - now

  Sr Process Control Engineer

  This position creates value by providing process control engineering leadership and support for large capital projects- As a member of the Engineering Team, you will support capital projects across the country- Additionally, you will collaborate with our GP operational support partners to deliver digital expectations for long-term remote support capabilities- This is an excellent opportunity to challenge your technical expertise, organizational skills and leadership to create long term value for our operations partners- Provide Process Control guidance in alignment with the group vision for large capital projects- Participate in the development or selection of standard control technologies for the projects- Provide technical expertise in support of scope development of capital projects- Act as the PDL (Project Discipline Lead); provide leadership as the lead engineer- Develop/Review scopes, estimates, and schedules for the electrical portions of projects- Develop conceptual and detailed engineering and design- Participate in bid evaluation and selection- Project field engineering, including construction, startup, and commissioning support- Train operators, supervision, and process control engineering personnel- Provide leadership for external/internal engineering resources to drive project proposals, completion and engineering standards- Provide personal development guidance to Process Control Engineering personnel- Provide guidance in selection of instrument specifications and control valves- Lead or participate in check-out and start-up assistance for new or modified control systems and processes- Provide forced outage and maintenance outage support Show less