Attila Lazok
408 Cushman Road Telephone: (905) 938-3744
St. Catharines, Ontario L2M 7X7 E-Mail: alazok@yahoo.com
Professional Skills:
Industrial Control Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills demonstrated in designing, troubleshooting and improving operation of industrial machinery
- Extensive knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code and its application in industrial environments
- Skilled in substation testing and maintenance including the service and upgrade of medium voltage circuit breakers with newer protection relays
- PLC programmer using various Allen-Bradley, Modicon, and Mitsubishi controllers in automotive, chemical compounding, food & beverage, and metals industries
- SCADA design using Wonderware, RSView, and iFIX software
- Electrical designer experienced in designing, commissioning, and troubleshooting sequential and process control applications for various large clients
- Industrial instrumentation using temperature, level, pressure, and flow transmitters along with various analytical instruments in analogue and digital networking configurations
- Variable Frequency Drive Specialist with extensive knowledge of various applications using Allen-Bradley, ABB, Siemens, SEW, Baldor, and Mitsubishi drives
- Broad knowledge of various industrial networks such as Modbus Plus, EtherNet IP, DeviceNet
Time Management Skills:
- Proved multi-tasking abilities by scheduling and supervising outside contractors, consisting of electricians, technicians, and millwrights at on-site start-ups of medium sized projects while programming PLCs, setting up VFDs, and troubleshooting equipment
Interpersonal and Teamwork Skills:
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, proven experience working in both individual and team situations
- Proven experience in coordinating projects between various departments, working with trades in union and non-union environments
- Ability to communicate technical information in a concise and understandable way, demonstrated by designing and delivering various technical courses to technicians and trades
- Ability to manage accounts and ensure a profitability while building strong relationships with clients
Work Experience:
May 2010 – Present Rondar Inc.
(Full-Time between May and September, and on a Casual Contract from September due to the continuation of my education
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Substation Maintenance Technician
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April 2007 – September 2009 Siemens Canada Limited
(For over 160 years, the name Siemens has been synonymous with technical excellence, innovation, quality and reliability)
Industrial Account Manager
- Responsible for generating leads and closing sales of the complete Siemens industrial product portfolio and consulting projects in the Mississauga/Brampton area. First year budget was $5.8 million, this budget exceeded by 65% for a total of $9.6 million
- Managed direct business with preferred clients and closely worked distribution channel in assigned area
- Provided ongoing feedback to various Siemens business units on product pricing and technology by keeping close contact with customers either directly or through the distribution channel
- Responsibilities included the development of a portfolio of accounts in Industrial Automation and Process Control ranging from companies in automation - software and hardware, field devices, power transmission, machine tools and other types of industrial equipments
- Identification of the right decision maker within the client company, understanding their needs and future directions and promote the appropriate products and services from Siemens
- Conducted regular product updates and training presentations to clients for purposes of creating capabilities awareness and ultimately generating business opportunities
March 2006 – March 2007 Can-Eng Furnaces Ltd.
(Original Equipment Manufacturer Specializing in designing and building industrial heat treating equipment)
Electrical Project Leader
- Electrical design, programming and set-up, shop liaison, shop testing, on-site start-up and commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer support of industrial heat treating equipment on assigned projects.
- Accountable for the electrical design of assigned project success from conceptual design to warranty and after sale customer support of original equipment built by the company
- Responsible for the selection and integration of industrial control components from various manufacturers based on customer preference or company standards.
- Co-operated with mechanical engineering group and shop trades throughout the entire project in order to address design and manufacturing questions regarding the electrical design of the project
2004 – 2006 BNA Canada
Variable Frequency Drive Specialist
- Assumed responsibility for the Bonfiglioli/Vectron line of Variable Frequency Drives in Canada and was available as a technical support contact for both internal and external inquiries
- Created proof of concepts and demonstrated feasibility of design to customers; coordinated the sales of hardware offered by BNA Canada Inc partnering with local sales engineers
- Provided on-site pre and after sale technical support of various Variable Speed Drive and Power Transmission products
- Organized Product updates and seminars for sales force along with targeted OEM and distributor accounts
- Developed and supported an effective distributor network within assigned territory
2002 – 2004 Jordan Engineering Inc.
(Systems integration firm specializing in PLC programming and SCADA Design)
Systems Integrator
- Designed and presented custom PLC programming courses to help industrial electricians
- Troubleshot communication, hardware and programming issues with plant equipment
- Converted automotive machinery from relay control logic to PLCs
- Designed machine interfaces using Allen-Bradley Panelview series operator interfaces
- Designed and updated SCADA applications using Wonderware InTouch and GE Proficy iFIX series software
- Programmed Allen-Bradley and Modicon PLCs in automotive, food and beverage, and chemical compounding applications
February 1998 – November 2002 Gerrie Electric Wholesale Ltd.
(Electrical and Factory Automation Distributor)
Various Positions including Inside Sales & Technical support and Automation Account Manager
- Responsible for $3.5 million annual sales of industrial automation hardware and software in the Hamilton-Niagara region
- Negotiated yearly pricing agreements with end-user, OEM, and systems integrator accounts
- Provided on-site pre and after sale technical support of Rockwell Software products along with Allen-Bradley PLCs,
- Designed and delivered a custom training seminar for an end-user client in order to teach the electrical maintenance staff the design and troubleshooting of a new control architecture using Allen-Bradley’s ControlNet protocol
- Assumed sole responsibility of possible technical or commercial issues with clientele. Rectified customer concerns often with the help of Product Managers and Inside Sales Representatives
- Delivered product presentations and demonstrated new products to industrial clientele
Education:
September 2010 – Present Power Engineering Technician
(This is an integrated technician-apprenticeship program where students may also gain credits toward Apprenticeship in an Industrial Electrician program)
Mohawk College of Applied Arts & Technology
1996 - 1999 Industrial Control Technician (Specializing in PLCs)
(Programming techniques using relay type I/O, timers, counters, sequencers, analogue I/O, and PID programming, graduated with honours)
Humber College of Applied Arts & Technology
1994 - 1998 Electronics Engineering Technologist
(4-year co-op program designed to teach students the design and applications of analogue and digital circuitry. Special focus was placed on Industrial Control Technology and cutting edge Digital Data and Radio/Microwave Communications. Current Network Topologies along with their Protocols were also extensively studied, graduated in the top 15% of the class)
Niagara College of Applied Arts & Technology
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