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James Baker

Red Lion

Summary

Automation Engineer possessing in-depth knowledge of various programming languages and best practices for development. Solutions-based collaborator well-versed in testing and simulating automated machinery, developing and implementing automated testing methodologies and supervising testing activities. Offering 30 years of experience creating and applying technology to monitor and control production and delivery automated systems.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Automation Engineer

Glaxo Smith Kline, GSK
08.2006 - Current
  • Managed large utility infrastructure replacement project successfully.
  • Managed multiple sustainability projects successfully.
  • Maintained, debugged and optimized Allen Bradley Control, Compact logic automation programs.
  • Maintained debugged and optimized Johnson controls and Siemens Desigo building management programs.
  • Served as the primary point of contact for inquiries related to automation equipment performance, troubleshooting issues as they arose and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
  • Discussed project requirements and processes with project managers and developers.
  • Updated and maintained project documentation for CGMP recordkeeping.

Process Controls Technician.

Bayer Pharmaceuticals
08.1999 - 08.2006
  • Maintenance and installation of Allen-Bradley PLC / HMI process control systems and the site Siemens Apogee building management system.
  • Provided project management and technical support for new system installation and commissioning including assisting technicians with troubleshooting and technician training.

System Engineer

Siemens Building Technologies
08.1995 - 08.1999
  • Provide engineering support from the initial concept project stage through final design of the project including construction through final commissioning .
  • My role was to help estimate and then if the project was awarded complete a detailed design. I would then work with the installation team (systems) to install and commission the Siemens 600 DDC system. I would also often provide customer training on the new system as part of the system turnover to the customer.

HVAC Controls Technician

Saint Joseph's Hospital
06.1991 - 08.1996
  • Maintained existing pneumatic HVAC control systems. Retrofitted existing Pneumatic controls to DDC based system also managed new projects to install new HVAC systems with DDC control.

HVAC-R Service Technician

B&B Refigeration
05.1988 - 06.1991
  • Installation and service if commercial and industrial HVAC and refrigeration systems.

Education

Bachelor of Science - HVAC Engineering

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
05.2024

Associate of Applied Science - HVAC Technology

Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA
05.2019

Associate of Science - HVAC Installation And Repair

RETS School of Technology
Baltimore, MD
05.1987

High School Diploma -

Red Lion
Red Lion, PA
06.1985

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Programming
  • System Troubleshooting
  • Automation
  • Customer service
  • Process Improvement
  • Project documentation (GMP)

Affiliations

  • ASHRAE Member

Certification

CEM

Timeline

Automation Engineer

Glaxo Smith Kline, GSK
08.2006 - Current

Process Controls Technician.

Bayer Pharmaceuticals
08.1999 - 08.2006

System Engineer

Siemens Building Technologies
08.1995 - 08.1999

HVAC Controls Technician

Saint Joseph's Hospital
06.1991 - 08.1996

HVAC-R Service Technician

B&B Refigeration
05.1988 - 06.1991

Bachelor of Science - HVAC Engineering

Ferris State University

Associate of Applied Science - HVAC Technology

Harrisburg Area Community College

Associate of Science - HVAC Installation And Repair

RETS School of Technology

High School Diploma -

Red Lion

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