Rick Mol
From Cassandra
Coyote Technologies is a provider of automation and network services to industry. We have an extensive background in business networks and industrial process controls. Foxboro I/A and Allen Bradley PLCs our specialty.
With our minimal overhead, very competitive rates can be offered. Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Rick Mol
C-231.750.6348
Rick.Mol@Coyote-Tech.com
Qualifications:
Professional Experience:
Coyote Technologies, Leroy, MI 1998-Present
Owner and Application Specialist. Automation and IT consulting. Provider of automation engineering, LAN and PC support services. Clients include Dow Corning, Midland, MI. Acted as lead engineer on several projects, including compressor controls and interface, and a multimillion dollar distillation column. Multiple automation platforms, including Foxboro I/A , ABB and Allen-Bradley PLCs supported. Develop automation and control strategy from sequence of operations. Take project from drawing board to startup and provide post startup support.
ESCO Company, Muskegon, MI 1999-2008
Network and Automation Administrator. Automation and business network administrator of a batch process fine chemical production facility. Provided 24/7 support for a Foxboro/Allen-Bradley automated production system and business LAN with multiple servers. Define automation and network strategy. Develop and implement software and hardware architecture. Manage project technical aspects. Plan budget for IT/Automation support and upgrades. Support business network and process automation system hardware. Develop and maintain Disaster Recovery plan.
Accomplishments: • Reduction of automation support costs by providing in-house hardware and software support. • Developed and implemented sequence control logic to provide consistent control, shutdown and restart capabilities per the S-88 batch standard. • Continuing development of control logic for plant capacity and efficiency upgrades. • Implementation of process data collection and retrieval for end users. • Multiple server/desktop operating system and hardware upgrades.
Upjohn Pharmaceuticals, Kalamazoo, MI 1986-1999
Automation Engineer 1991-1999. Automation support of an FDA regulated chemical production facility with multiple automation platforms. Process Data Historian administrator. Developed GMP validation documentation for automated production systems. Emergency Medical Squad and Confined Space Rescue Team 1988-1999. Instrumentation Technician 1986-1991. Installation and support of fine chemical manufacturing controls, instrumentation and sensors such as pressure, flow, level and temperature. Instrument Technician Training Program instructor.
Special Skills:
Extensive experience with the Foxboro I/A platform, hardware and software. Experience on Allen-Bradley PLCs, Honeywell TDC3000, ABB System Six, Intellution and Wonderware HMI platforms. Familiar with several other automation systems and industrial communications protocols such as Modbus and Allen-Bradley Data Highway. Proficient with UNIX (Solaris), Novell server, and Microsoft Windows desktop/server.
Summary:
• Extensive experience in process automation and business network administration. • Desire to learn and apply new technologies. • Constant improvement of professional skill set to meet business requirements. • Ability to develop long term strategy based on business needs. • Able to operate independently or in a team environment as needed. • Experience in an FDA regulated environment.
