American Artist / Engineer/
Author/ Teacher
(1947 - present and accounted for...)
Self-propelled, self-induced, self-contained; the results of my efforts from 2001
are
here for writing and
here in the painting and drawing categorys.
GE Energy - Continuous
Emissions Monitoring Service, Hatfield, Pa. (1992- 2001)
(formerly Enertec, Inc., then KVB-Enertec, Inc. and now a division of the
General Electric Company)
One of the
originators of Continuous Emissions
Monitoring Systems (CEMS), the company enjoyed
explosive growth as a result of the Clean Air Act and specifically the EPA
40 CFR 60 & the EPA 40 CFR 75
regulations for stack emissions. Integrator
of stack gas analyzers, PLC’s and computers. GE bought the company just after I
left.
SOFTWARE SERVICE ENGINEER (1998-2001)
Support CEMS via remote access
and on site visits. The Company ported the CEMS software to Windows NT 4.0 SP 5
in 1998. Software support was via PcAnyWhere and remote client software (proprietary).
I was heavily involved in the conversion of customers software (including converting
Sybase database from Unix to NT) and hardware to support their CEMS. This was also
an upgrade to a new regulatory requirement for reporting. On site visits were typically
for closing or rescuing projects.
PROJECT MANAGER (1994-1998)
Direct the team effort with
Project Engineers to build, test & install custom solutions to meeting State
and Federal regulations. Design & program the configuration of CEM systems
using SCO UNIX, X-Windows (Kinesix Sammi Gui), DBVista & Sybase databases, shell
and ISQL scripting, PLC programming including , CEMSpeak (an Enertec developed high
level interpreted language) and ladder logic. Mentor new engineers into the project
cycle. Primary customer contact for all aspects of multiple projects.
Accomplishments include managing
the largest single customer (PEPCO) with multiple sites including Chalk Point Generating
Station. This CEMS includes 11 PLC’s on a token ring network that communicate serially
to a LAN that includes a DAHS server and remote terminals with 8 points of serial
(modem) access. Implementation of the only 40CFR52 regulatory CEMS for the Salt
River Project Navajo Generating Station. This multiple year project, government
operated, CEMS incorporates the most advanced features available including
LAN & WAN access, FAX server and multiple serial access with password security.
Automated report generation, analyzer troubleshooting via serial links, interrelationships
of three DAHS servers with automatic calculated data regeneration on Operator selected
periods.
PROJECT ENGINEER (1992-1994)
Multiple project responsibility
with each project integrating stack gas analyzers, PLC’s (Allen Bradley & GE
90/30), & UNIX based PC’s for Data Acquisition. Combining multiple PC’s and
PLC’s with Ethernet & Token ring LANs including fiber optic paths. Setting
up remote access with Distributed Control Systems (Foxboro, Honeywell, Bailey),
Windows computers, or dumb terminals using a variety of protocols. Major functions
included: specifying systems, writing protocol documents & functional specifications,
purchasing all materials, Unix system administration, programming DAHS, PLC’s
and associated devices (including analog and digital discrete devices), configure
EPA reporting, and field installation, training and troubleshooting.
work experience
software service proposal
Customer reaction to work
AGRICOLA , Gwynedd,
Pa. (1988-1992)
Sculptor / Designer
Free lance design work
ranging from sculpture to functional objects. Assignments included designing decks,cabanas,furniture,and
exotic sculptural metalwork. Responsible for initiating sales, designing
products, and all aspects of producing products.
work experience
Johnson Atelier, Mercerville, N.J. (1983
- 1988)
A Technical Institute of sculpture which teaches apprentices the skills
to produce sculpture. One of the largest art foundries in the
United States. Capable of a wide range of processes. Certified Vo-Tech school
in the State of New Jersey.
Staff Member (1984 - 1988)
Responsible for other
staff and apprentices. Duties included Founder of the ceramic shell foundry,production
quotas,delivery performance,budget reporting, ordering supplies, qualify inventory,
safety reporting,and examining apprentices.
Apprentice (1983-1984)
Learn the techniques of fine art casting using ceramic shell and
sand molds. Introduced the casting of pure copper and refined natural material casting
process.
work experience
letter
of recomendation
Precision Tube Company,
North Wales, Pa. (1971 - 1983)
A manufacturer of specification non-ferrous tubing with a reputation
for producing the highest quality and technically difficult products. Employs 160
people. Sales > 17 million/year.
Product Manager (1979-1983)
Profit and budget responsibility
for approx. 8 million in sales. Managed 100+ people with 15 reporting direct. Directly
involved in sales, production control, and inspection of products. Duties included:
developing quotations, assisting technical sales,production innovations,resolving
quality conflicts.
Sales Engineer (1976-1978)
Responsible for customer
contact and thorough understanding of the application for the product. Covered a five state
area with 135+ accounts. Assisted in pricing policy,delivery performance.I
programmed my first personal computer to price and compute the complex engineering
steps to produce tubing.
Project Engineer (1971-1975)
Responsible for specification,installation,operation,
design and modification of capital equipment. Duties included developing operating parameters,
training crewmembers, supervising operation and analyzing results.
work experience
personal
computer work
FORMAL EDUCATION
Montgomery
County Community
College (1991-1992) "C &
C++" programming languages.
Lehigh
University (1972-1977) Mathematics and Computer
Science
Penn State-Ogontz Campus (1970-1973)
Mathematics
Penn State-University Park Campus
(1965-1967) Business Administration
Perkiomen School (1963 -1965) preparatory
boarding
school
see
writing:category:school for more.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
USMC (1967-1969) Served
in the Republic of Viet Nam as a rifleman.
Walked point, ran radar and acted as the demo man for the platoon after 3 days training.
Ran ops, ambushes, skated to China Beach a few times stationed in the rocket belt
south of Danang. Served at Khe Sahn and Quang Tri Province; saw action on the river
that makes the border between North & South.
Honorable discharge with citations including Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. Early out six months before two year enlistment
ended because of MOS (0311).
See
writing:category:Viet Nam for
more.