Ernie Whitehead

Ernie Whitehead

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    AlterControls

  • Education

    • School Bessemer State Technical College

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      Two-Year Electrical CertificateOther Motorcycle Mechanic Degree Work with Yamaha and Kawasaki on development of Telemetry system for Race Teams Solar Turbine ­ Caterpillar Certification Certified in maintenance and programming of Solar Natural Gas Turbine Compressor and Caterpillar Generators Certified in Rectifier Repair 2 week class on basic rectifier functions and repairs Bristol… Show more Two-Year Electrical CertificateOther Motorcycle Mechanic Degree Work with Yamaha and Kawasaki on development of Telemetry system for Race Teams Solar Turbine ­ Caterpillar Certification Certified in maintenance and programming of Solar Natural Gas Turbine Compressor and Caterpillar Generators Certified in Rectifier Repair 2 week class on basic rectifier functions and repairs Bristol Babcock RTU Certificates (2) 1 week class on basic RTU parts 1 week class on RTU Programming Web Design for local youth sports and small local businesses using FrontPage and ExpressionWeb 4 Show less

    • Bessemer State Technical College

      1992 - 1995
      Associates Electronics: Computer
  • Experience

    • Dexter Fortson Associates

      Jan 1995 - Sept 1999

      Troubleshooting electrical boards. Board level repairs. Troubleshooting computers, software and SCADA systems. Reading wiring diagrams. Work with PLC, Industrial controls, and radio telemetry. Ordering material for jobs. Making project submittals for engineer approval. Scheduling installation for jobs. Job costing of all job material. Installation of instruments, PLCs, radio telemetry systems, and SCADA systems. Estimate electrical controls, basic electrical installation, radio telemetry systems and SCADA systems. Reading blueprints and specification. Handling all bid items and writing of proposals, including labor, materials, and additional procurement. Show less

      • Chief Estimator

        Aug 1996 - Sept 1999
      • SCADA Technician / Project Manager / Estimator

        Aug 1994 - Aug 1999
      • Assistant Manager

        Jan 1995 - Jan 1999
    • Southern Natural Gas

      Sept 1999 - Sept 2004

      Technicians Installation and Repair of Bristol Babcock and Barton RTU. Programming of Bristol Babcock RTU in Accol. Programming and designing of HMI computer screens in SCADA Vision. Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs. Repair of electrical boards for SCADA, network, and other electrical controlled components. Board level repairs All Compressor Station electrical work. Installation and start-up of Compressor Station Automation. Maintain and repair 480AC 3 Phase motors and switch gear. Conduct Electrical Classes for facility. Repair and maintain generators. Repair and maintain gas reciprocating compressor engine and Solar Combustion Turbine Engine. High-voltage Experience. (240VAC-480VAC 3 phase), Control Software Auditor. Repair and maintain cathodic protection rectifier systems. Show less

      • SCADA Technician /Electrician /Operations

        Sept 1999 - Sept 2004
      • Technician

        Sept 1999 - Apr 2004
    • Link Etc

      May 2004 - Jul 2007

      Managed overall day-to-day operations of Link Etc. Project management. Call Contractors to set installation time and do follow-up on projects finished. Billing of jobs. Ordering of materials to vendors. Installation of Structure Cabling, Fiber Optics, Coax Cable, etc. Installation of network, computer, and telephone systems. Troubleshooting and repair of networks and telephone systems. Installation and start-up of automation systems. Estimating and quoting of jobs. Quality control of installations and programming of jobs. Check installations are to Standard and local electrical codes Design and program of Customer's Websites. Repair of network routers. Board level repairs. Show less

      • Operations Manager / Field Technician

        Sept 2004 - Jul 2007
      • Co - Owner / Technician

        May 2004 - Jul 2007
    • Consultant Work

      Jul 2007 - now
      Consultant / IT specialist

      Consultant for small to medium businesses for their software, network and phone systems.B.L.T. Steel FabricationH2K ConstructionC.A.N. Do Promotions and Staffing (WWW.CANDOINC.COM)other references available

    • Alabama Power

      Jul 2007 - Dec 2011

      Installation and Programming of RTU Troubleshoot and repair electrical boards. Board level repairs Plan and meet with Engineers on special power schemes to be set for customers. Troubleshoot RTU and Electronic Devices. Troubleshoot, start-up and technical assistance for Cooper CL-6 Regulators. Mark-up of plans for As-Built. Development of test equipment so devices do not have to be taking out of service for testing. Start-up and troubleshoot remote devices as switches, Cap Bank Controllers, reclosers, etc.

      • Protection and Control / Technical Services

        Sept 2007 - Dec 2011
      • Technician

        Jul 2007 - Dec 2011
    • Alabama Network Services

      Aug 2007 - Jan 2012
      Owner

      Installation of network systems consisting of: Cat 5e, Cat 6, fiber, etc. Repair and installation of computer networks for hospitals, law firms, factories, etc. Programming and installation of automation systems for various systems and companies.Write programs to run SCADA system. Board Level repairs to SCADA parts and network routers. Develop internet based software to run SCADA System

    • AlterControls

      Jan 2012 - now

      Installation of network systems consisting of: Cat 5e, Cat 6, fiber, etc. Repair and installation of computer networks for hospitals, law firms, factories, etc. Programming and installation of automation systems for various systems and companies.Installation, program and repair marquee signs. Connect signs to server and test. Repair wiring harness to signs. Knowledge of R-465 and RS-232.Design and build electrical circuits for retrofit and modifing communication, electrical and signage systems. Write programs to run SCADA system. Board Level repairs to SCADA parts and network routers. Develop internet based software to run SCADA System Show less

      • Senior Technician

        Jan 2012 - now
      • Technical Supervisor

        Jan 2012 - Jan 2015
      • Technical Supervisor

        Jan 2012 - Jan 2015
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Electrical Safety for Plant

      Electrical