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Michael Trettin Automation Specialist / IT-OT Administrator / Electrical Maintenance Experienced Automation Engineer with over 25 years in control systems engineering, specializing in PLCs, SCADA, and HMI. Skilled in troubleshooting, project development, and team collaboration. Proficient in Allen Bradley PLCs, Control Logix 5000, SLC500, Visual Basic, C+, HTML, and MySQL.
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Technical Skills
. Design, Create and Support all SCADAs (Ge Cimplicity), PLCs, and Mill Networks for Grainmillers St. Ansgar & St. Peter facilities. Implementing SAP solutions, working with Software engineers with GrainMillers integration of their ERP solution. . Design and Implement Factory Talk View ME and SE systems and conversion of both to SCADA systems. . Design and Setup test bench complete with HMI and SCADA for testing new code and new process systems. . Integrate, troubleshoot and maintain electrical and HVAC systems . Assisting in design, installation, and programming of all new systems . Work directly with engineers, managers, electricians, and millwrights on changes and new installations. . Collect data from PLCs into Kepware for MES and Mill Telemetry including Redzone Software. . Assist with the implementation of cyber-security between the IT and OT layers. . Implement Predictive Analytics on all motors and grain mills (100hp and up). . Desing and program weighing controls for raw grain systems to finish goods packaging systems. . Install, program, and maintain DeviceNet, ControlNet, and Ethernet motor control and remote I/O systems. . Integrate systems using BACnet, Modbus, and TCP/IP Ethernet. . Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration of optical grain sorting machines equipped with visible and infrared cameras. |
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. Visual Basic SCADA backend scripting of Cimplicity. . Design Web Interfaces for Mill Equipment for management to view mill processes but not allow control. |
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. Build, Optimize, update, backup, restore, and secure Databases. |
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Education
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Rockwell Automation, Van Meter Industries, Ceder Rapids IA |
2000 2024 |
. Programming Kinetix for Motion in Control Logix, Rockwell Automation, 2017
. Control Logix & RSLogix 5000 Advanced Programming, Rockwell Automation, 2016
. PowerFlex 753 Programming & Troubleshooting, Rockwell Automation, 2014
. PanelView Plus Programming utilizing Factory Talk View, Rockwell Automation, 2014
. PowerFlex 4 & 40 Drives, Rockwell Automation, 2012
. Implementing & Advanced DeviceNet, Rockwell Automation, 2011
. RS Logix 5000 Level 3: Control Logix Maintenance & Troubleshooting, Rockwell Automation, 2010
. Iowa Electricians Test Preparation Class, 2009
. Control Logix & RSLogix 5000 Programming, Rockwell Automation, 2009
. PB32 Software for Panel View Programming, Rockwell Automation, 2008
. RSLogix Programmable Controllers, Rockwell Automation, 2008
. SLC500 Maintenance, Programming and Troubleshooting, Rockwell Automation, 2008
. Multiple Rockwell led Automation Certificates
Other Certifications
. IAOM Mill Maintenance Course II
. Sortex Optical Sorting Machine Certified -- Buhler / Sortex
. LECO TruSpec~N Certified, 2009
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Kaplan University, Mason City Iowa |
2012-2013 |
. Associate degree, IT Administration and Network Security.
. System Security Administration
. Visual Basic, C+.
. Troubleshooting of Advanced Network Topology.
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Full Sail, Winter Park FL |
1991-1992 |
. Associate degree Audio/Video Pre and Postproduction, Electronics Maintenance.
. Audio Pre and Postproduction
. Studio Maintenance
. Music Theory
. Audio Mastering
. Video Pre and Postproduction
. Automated Commercial Productions
. Electronics Maintenance and Trouble shooting.
Awards & Recognition
. Most likely to Succeed, Full Sail University
. Deans List, Kaplan University
Work Experience
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Automation Engineer, Mill IT Administrator Electrical Maintenance |
1999 - Present |
GrainMillers INC. St. Ansgar IA and St. Peter MN
. Proficient in several API systems, Rockwell, Siemens, Beckhoff and more.
. Write Programmable Logic Controller code and Scada code.
. Work with operations and management staff to improve productivity while maintaining food safety.
. Update older PLCs, HMIs and network hardware.
. Help install Fiber Loop around the entire facility.
. Install new PLCs and related motor control hardware.
. Trouble shoot and maintain machine networks such as, ControlNet, DeviceNet and Ethernet/IP.
. Trouble shoot networks with the use of SolarWinds Security Event Manager, SOAR.
. SIEM: Collecting, managing, and acting upon log data from various sources
. Support for all operations in St. Ansgar and St. Peter Facilities.
. Work directly with Engineering staff on new projects and upgrades to the facility.
. Help with project development and guidance with new technology.
. St. Peter, Minnesota. (Complete redesign of their entire mill)
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Electronics Repair Specialist |
1993 - 1999 |
C.D. Electronics Des Moines, IA
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Preform Service and Repair at component level utilizing knowledge,
of micro-miniaturized digital and solid-state integrated circuits, transistors,
diodes, tubes, antennas, amplification, and signal generation, with use of
schematics, block diagrams, and tools such as oscilloscopes, waveform
analyzers, volt/ohm meters and other specialized test equipment.
. Repaired consumer & professional Audio and Video products at the shop and in home Warranty service.
. Utilized the help of tech support from several different manufacturers.
. Worked in conjunction with other technicians on more complex problems.
. Factory Certified for Warranty Repair for many manufacturers.