Pattison A. Vidal
Manager - Warehouse Control Systems Support @ Kenco Group
About
Strategic Controls Engineer | Automation & Systems Integration SpecialistWith more than a decade of hands‑on experience in industrial automation and complex systems diagnostics, I excel at keeping high‑volume distribution and manufacturing environments running at peak performance. My career has been built on deep technical troubleshooting, system reliability analysis, and the ability to translate complex control‑system behavior into actionable solutions.I specialize in diagnosing, supporting, and optimizing PLC‑based automation systems—ensuring that material handling equipment, conveyor networks, and integrated control platforms operate safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.Core Areas of Expertise- PLC Troubleshooting & Logic Analysis: Extensive experience working with Rockwell (Allen‑Bradley) and Siemens platforms, including interpreting ladder logic, identifying faults, and supporting VFD‑driven systems.- Systems Diagnostics & Reliability Engineering: Advanced troubleshooting of material handling systems (Hytrol, Wynparts) and large‑scale conveyor networks to improve uptime and throughput.- Remote Technical Support: Proven ability to manage automation infrastructure and deliver high‑level diagnostic support from remote operations centers.- Process & Workflow Optimization: Applying Continuous Improvement methodologies to streamline automation processes and enhance system performance. I am currently seeking a Senior Controls Engineering or Automation Support/Optimization role where I can leverage my deep troubleshooting background and contribute to a forward‑thinking engineering team. I’m especially interested in remote or hybrid opportunities within logistics, automotive, or industrial technology sectors.Technical CompetenciesPLC/HMI Troubleshooting • Industrial Networking • VFD Diagnostics • Material Handling Systems • Systems Integration Support • Test Automation • Continuous Improvement
United States
Mauldin
Machinery
IT Networking, Service-Level Agreements (SLA), Maintenance and Repair, Networking Technology, Support Engineers, Technical Translation, Root Cause Analysis, Error Correcting Codes, Technology Process Improvement, Information Technology, Root Cause, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Communication, Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering (EIE), Remote Desktop, Proposal Writing, Technical Engineering, Conveyor Systems, Dashboards, Ladder Logic
Experience

Manager - Warehouse Control Systems Support
- Lead end-to-end WCS implementations, upgrades, and expansions, including requirements definition, design review, configuration, testing, cutover, and hypercare. - Partner with automation vendors and system integrators to ensure solutions meet functional, throughput, and availability requirements. - Develop a WCS roadmap aligned with automation strategy, network growth, and business objectives. - Coordinate WCS integration with WMS, PLCs, sortation systems, AS/RS, conveyors, robotics, and other automation technologies. - Own production support for WCS platforms, ensuring high availability and rapid incident resolution. - Establish support models, escalation paths, SLAs, and on-call coverage. - Lead root cause analysis for system issues impacting warehouse throughput or service levels. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and improve system performance. - Act as the primary point of contact between IT, warehouse operations, engineering, and automation vendors. - Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and performance. - Translate operational needs into technical requirements and actionable system changes. - Build, lead, and mentor a team of WCS analysts, engineers, or support specialists (as applicable). - Define standards for system documentation, change management, testing, and deployment. - Enforce IT and operational best practices, including cybersecurity, access control, and compliance. - Evaluate new automation technologies and WCS capabilities. - Support warehouse process optimization and throughput modeling initiatives.

Remote Technical Support Engineer — Conveyor Systems (Controls & Commissioning)
Miami, FL
• Participates in testing, and commissioning of control systems. • Proposes technical solutions for complex and multidisciplinary problems and provided input to the technical roadmap for the department. • Programmes and troubleshoots VFD applications. • Troubleshoots automated material handling equipment (i.e., motors, scanners, VFDs, photo eyes, encoders, etc.) and other electrical control equipment. • Troubleshoots PLC and Steeplechase code, as needed. • Understands, interprets, and follows applicable procedures, standards, electrical codes, OSHA rules, and other applicable regulations. • Communicates and works closely with other groups within the company and the project team. • Works closely with customers. directly communicates with customer technicians, engineers, and managers. • Identifies, initiates, and implements improvement activities. • Supports customers. (i.e., VPN, phone, laptop).

Senior Field Service Engineer
Participate in the testing and commissioning of sophisticated industrial control systems. Propose technical solutions for complex, multidisciplinary problems and provide input to the departmental technical roadmap. Program and troubleshoot VFD applications and automated material handling equipment including motors, scanners, and encoders. Troubleshoot PLC and Steeplechase code to ensure seamless system operation. Provide high-level remote customer support via VPN, phone, and laptop diagnostics. Ensure all systems adhere to electrical codes, OSHA rules, and applicable safety regulations.

Technical Field Engineer
Provide high-level (L3) remote technical support for complex industrial control systems via VPN, phone, and laptop diagnostics. Manage and resolve technical issues logged in JIRA, ensuring adherence to customer service-level agreements (SLAs). Translate highly technical PLC/VFD diagnostics into clear, actionable English documentation for customers and field teams. Diagnose and troubleshoot Steeplechase and PLC code malfunctions to minimize system downtime for distribution hubs. Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop technical roadmaps and software process improvements.

CMMS Implementation Specialist | Maintenance Connection, Microsoft Excel Tools, Customer Relations
St Louis, Missouri, United States
Used AutoCAD drawings to validate and update building equipment lists and specifications. Developed maintenance database for new buildings. Maintained and create maintenance schedules.

Field Service Engineer II | Sick SOPAS, InControlWare, BOSS, Profibus
Union City, Georgia, United States
Oversaw and directed financial aspects as assigned and/or in area of responsibility by monitoring and tracking expenses compared to budget; monitoring asset utilization; preparing, reviewing and/or analyzing business reports Assigned and monitored maintenance department daily operation by monitoring and driving department performance related to maintaining the material handling equipment covered under the contract, while ensuring the team members comply with state and federal regulations (i.e. OSHA, Hazardous Waste, NFPA etc.) Monitored and ensured areas of responsibility are in compliance with Intelligrated's standards for quality and safety, maintaining procedures and supporting documentation Assisted in forecasting and followed-up on staffing, workload and performance results to meet business demands for workload and performance results Provided resolutions to mechanical, technical/control issues; documented all information relating to customer support issues in CMMS and Dashboard database

Maintenance & Controls Technician
-Delegated tasks to subordinates -Replaced condensate pumps and gaskets -Repaired steam-line valves -Troubleshooted electrical wiring installations -Troubleshooted PLC programs for process malfunctions -Adjusted and optimized PLC programs (PRODUCTIVITY PLC) -Wrote a complete PLC program for a closed loop Light-intensity system (CLICK PLC) -Wrote a complete PLC program for heating and ventilation system (CUTTLER HAMMER PLC) -Mapped tag data points through MODBUS interface between PLC’s and METASYS (PRODUCTIVITY PLC) -Updated alarm triggers and alarm events in ladder logic -Installed RTD’s and Pressure sensors and implemented required ladder logic -Calibrated values in PLC program for analog sensor inputs -Updated HMI display screen and event tasks

Meter Technician
Domlec
-Installed and removed Watt-Hour-Meters (Single and Three-Phase) -Interacted directly with customers during field work -Troubleshooted electrical installations -Provided technical support for other field workers
Education

Electrical and Electronics Engineering
*system representation, time and frequency response, stability and application of state variables *Hardware characteristics of microprocessors. Design of interfaces including memory, I/O, timers, DMA, interrupt controllers, A/D & D/A conversions *Magnetostatics, magnetic properties, induction, Maxwell's equations, propagation of electromagnetic radiation *Eng 405: Design Problems *Eng 406: Mechatronics *Continuous and discrete signals and systems. Laplace transforms. Fourier series and Fourier transforms. Eng 407: Linear System Analysis *Eng 308: Electromagnetics I
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