My name is Kirk and, like many others, I have been collecting unemployment for much longer than I had ever anticipated. This blog should only serve to offer information about me and my abilities to perspective employers, as well as answer any possible questions that might arise from perspective employers.

I will be happy to provide more detailed information when prompted with email forwarding information.

I am a highly skilled technician and I have worked in a field engineering/technician environment for approximately 15+ years.

My education consists of an ASEE equivilant degree.

Technical Skills:

1. Installation of automation equipment from blue prints on old and new products.
2. Field design as required, from machining on site to finding local shops to perform more complex designs.
3. Complete project wiring using schematics, block diagrams and customer specs. Including, but not limited to; PLC controllers, all relevant sensors, 480 VAC, 400 HZ input supply, PC interface, including remote access when applicable.
4. Troubleshooting any and all, mechanical and or electrical issues to component and or board level.
   

Computer Skills:

1. Proficient in Windows from MSDOS to Windows 7 installation and troubleshooting.
2. Experienced in UNIX, Linux, SUSE, and Ubuntu installation and troubleshooting.
3. Hardware/software installation/repairs and troubleshooting as well as upgrades.
4. Local Area Network experience configuring and support of external peripherals.
5. Comfortable in MS Word, Excel, Outlook as well as Open Office equivalents.

Management Skills:

1. Project management of entire field staff as well as vendors(on-site and off-site).
2. Maintain project deadlines with multiple union staff when employed.
3. Maintain and provide detailed daily reports of progress and inventory per job.
4. Resolve any/all customer disputes/complaints to an amicable solution maintaining a professional approach with customers and vendors.