TIMOTHY ZIMMERMAN
Windsor
Summary
A team player with over a decade of military leadership experience and a career-long focus on industrial systems integration. Expert at bridging the gap between high-level automation design and shop-floor execution. Proven ability to build operational frameworks from the ground up, including QC systems and SOPs, while maintaining technical oversight of complex PLC/HMI projects in high consequence environments.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
PLC Programmer / Shop Lead / UL MTR
R3 Automation
01.2019 - Current
- Developed the internal QC/QA system.
- Authored primary SOPs covering major shop processes, including all supporting technical annexes and documentation.
- Invoicing, sales orders, and purchase orders.
- Created the company's shipping and logistics systems.
- Manage a wide network of industrial vendors to source high-spec components while maintaining project budgets.
- Serve as the Manufacturer Technical Representative; responsible for technical compliance and final sign-off on all listed industrial control panels.
- Hardware selection and programming for large builds or integration projects.
- Created training programs and modules for company's policies, shop processes and building techniques, and use of company systems.
Military
01.2012 - Current
- Details available upon request.
Compliance Technician
CGRS
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Performed certified pressure testing on fuel storage tanks and lines, including NESHAP vent system testing.
- Repaired and calibrated Automatic Tank Gauging systems, probes, and sensors.
- Managed cathodic protection testing and all associated state and federal regulatory documentation.
Archived Experience
Available Upon Request
03.1990 - 01.2016
Education
UL 508A MTR Certification -
Underwriters Laboratories
Advanced Automation Certificate -
Aims Community College
Mechanical Engineering Coursework - 2 Years
University of Portland
Leadership Program Graduate -
Ford Family Foundation
Skills
- PLC Programming
- HMI User-Client Design
- UL 508A Standards
- Systems Integration
- Soldering
- Wiring
- Controls Panel Design and Fabrication
- SOP Writing
- QC/QA System Development and Implementation
- Vendor Management
- Project Invoicing/PO systems
- Inventory Control
- Team Leadership
- Customer Communication
- Employee Training
- On-site Commissioning
- Panel Layout Design
- Control Systems Design
- Electrical Schematics
- Troubleshooting
- Tool Safety
- Automation Programming
- Hardware Selection
- Industrial Control Systems
- Vendor Management
- Shipping Logistics
- Compliance Testing
- Problem Solving
- Risk Assessment
- Effective Communication
- Training Development
- Documentation Management
- Process Improvement
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Inspections
- Industrial Compliance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Attention to Detail
- Instrumentation Calibration
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment Assembly
References
Available upon request
Personal Information
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
Timeline
PLC Programmer / Shop Lead / UL MTR
R3 Automation
01.2019 - Current
Compliance Technician
CGRS
01.2016 - 01.2019
Military
01.2012 - Current
Archived Experience
Available Upon Request
03.1990 - 01.2016
UL 508A MTR Certification -
Underwriters Laboratories
Advanced Automation Certificate -
Aims Community College
Mechanical Engineering Coursework - 2 Years
University of Portland
Leadership Program Graduate -
Ford Family Foundation