Ian Craw
Automation Engineer
Nelson,NSN
Summary
Automation is a passion and not just a job for me. I persist to achieve the desired outcome knowing that preparation is a key contributor to success.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Automation Engineer
Nelson Pine Industries
08.2012 - Current
- Electrical / Mechanical upgrade of heavy industrial equipment and machinery.
- Installation of functional safety hardware and safety code.
- Design and development of new processing equipment and machinery.
- Maintaining electrical documentation as required.
- Proactive maintenance and troubleshooting of automated machinery.
- Supported Engineering and Maintenance departments with training and technical support.
Electrical Manager
ECS Engineering / ADL
05.2008 - 08.2012
- Design and installation of automated food related machinery.
- Setup and management of UL Listed panel building shop - machinery for the North American market.
- Design and installation of CE marked systems.
- Costing and purchasing large qualities of automation hardware.
- Project and Staff management.
- Extensive overseas travel for project installation and commissioning.
Company Engineer
Radford Yarn Technologies
04.2005 - 05.2008
- Design and build of bespoke textile machinery - both mechanical and electrical including PLC / Panelview programming.
- Lathe, milling and welding fabrication work.
- Fault finding support of mechanical staff.
- Installation and management of site services.
Workshop Manager
Deviceco
10.2002 - 05.2005
- Design/Build of bespoke machinery.
- CNC programming and machining.
- Job quoting and purchasing.
- Pneumatic installations and servicing.
- Management of the workshop and business.
Project Manager
City East Charitable Trust
09.2001 - 10.2002
- Fixed term contract.
- Setup of employment related initiatives.
- Construction of large commercial tunnel houses.
- Management of hydroponic production.
- Establishment of a community workshop.
- Site maintenance.
Toolmaker
PDL Industries
09.1989 - 09.2001
- Completed a 3 year Toolmaking apprenticeship.
- Manufacture of plastic injection mold tools and metal pressing tools.
- Design and build of special purpose automated machinery.
- Industrial wiring and programming.
- Manual machining.
- Leadership role of the Process Development Team.
Education
No Degree - Toolmaking
Christchurch Polytech
Christchurch 04.2001 -
Skills
Industrial programming
Technical design
Hands on and hard working
Problem solving and decision making
Management of staff / contractors
Respectful and supportive of others
Timeline
Automation Engineer
Nelson Pine Industries
08.2012 - Current
Electrical Manager
ECS Engineering / ADL
05.2008 - 08.2012
Company Engineer
Radford Yarn Technologies
04.2005 - 05.2008
Workshop Manager
Deviceco
10.2002 - 05.2005
Project Manager
City East Charitable Trust
09.2001 - 10.2002
No Degree - Toolmaking
Christchurch Polytech
04.2001 -
Toolmaker
PDL Industries
09.1989 - 09.2001