Candidates About

Reza Edalat

Quick Introduction: I currently work at Pharmavite LLC a GMP facility located in San Fernando, CA as a Senior Controls Engineer/Project Manager. At Pharmavite, I have managed projects totaling over $23m to date small and large to improve safety, OEE, first pass yield, add capacity and update and improve our outdated manufacturing equipment controls.
I have written capital, performed financial tracking, purchasing and receiving goods and services under RCAA's and expense accounts. Forecasting expenses and working with contractors and internal project sponsors as a Project manager.

Equipment Qualification: I have written and executed FAT's, SAT's, IQ, OQ

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Pharmavite, LLC – San Fernando, California

     Senior Controls Engineer / Project Manager, September 2012 – current

• Prepared and managed installation and qualification of new DI water and bulk tanks for gummies project in a brand new facility in Opelika, AL.
• Support our 24/7 GMP manufacturing plant to ensure uptime of all operations equipment
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification.
• Good Automation Manufacturing GAMP 5 Certified
• Lead several key projects at San Fernando facility managing vendors, setting up meetings and daily activities and updates for stakeholders, etc.
• Prepare URS, charter, justification, cost breakdown, vendor comparison, RCAA, FAT/SAT for each capital project.
• Use of project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Project Insight, OneNote.
• Develop, review, revise and approve Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), Job Instructions (JI’s) as required.
• Currently managing a million dollar project Building Management System (BMS)
• Maintain project schedule, budget and prepare weekly/monthly projects reports.
• Participate in monthly capital project spending on updating management, stakeholders and accounting on project spend and forecast.
• Strictly follow OSHA rules around safety during projects.
• Train operators, maintenance, supervisors and managers on new controls projects.
• Lead Kaizen events with cross-functional teams for Production equipment. 
• Created a strict rules of controls standards for vendor adherence on every project.

Mayekawa, USA – Torrance, California

      Senior Controls Engineer / Project Manager, March 2012– September 2012

• Designed control systems for chemical and refrigeration compressors.
• Designed and tested electrical systems to NEC standards.
• Reviewed customer specs for each project and confirmed with clients.
• Followed project schedule to maintain delivery date.
• Designed HMI screens in factory talk view studio.
• Programed Allen Bradley PLC products using Rslogix 5000 software.
• Set up and programed Redundant Control Logix PLC and tested switchover.
• Reviewed control narrative, control flowcharts for programming.
• Provided regular management updates on project status.
• Worked closely with P&ID and electrical drawings.
• Traveled to customer sites for startup and commissioning.

ASC Process Systems – Valencia, California

      Controls Engineer / Project Manager, August 2007 – March 2012

• Designed control systems primarily for Autoclaves, Ovens and Presses.
• Designed and tested electrical systems to NEC standards.
• Great knowledge in Allen Bradley PLC.
• Programed Allen Bradley PLC using Rslogix 5000 software.
• Performed testing of Allen Bradley and Opto PLCs.
• Commissioned control systems in the field.
• Participated in Research and Development for new product lines.
• Provided feedback for product improvement.
• Managed and supervised a team of electricians and mechanics.
• Trained customers on the operation of CPC (HMI) Software and Autoclave setup.
• Electrical and mechanical design in AutoCAD.
• Programed in Visual Basic.

AMADA/Metalsoft Inc – La Mirada, California

Field Service Engineer / Project Manager, June 2006 – August 2007

• Specialized in MetalSoft FabriVision machine.
• Demonstrated and trained customers on software usage of FabriVision machine.
• Travelled up to 80% to install and promoted our Fabrivision machine.
• Performed on-site PM service and repairs.
• Responded to customer issues via phone, email and Webex.       
• Extensive knowledge of MetalSoft FabriWin, FabriTalk, FabriBend, Bendcam software.

Acropolis Mortgage Company – Van Nuys, California

Network Administrator, February 2003 – June 2006

• Managed the network, added new computers and printers inside the network.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Allen Bradley (PLC, SLC, ControlLogix, MicroLogix, CompactLogix, Device Net, Control Net), AutoCAD, C,C++, Calibration, Opto 22, SQL, Thermal Control, VB, VFD, CPC Software, RS Logix 5000, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Visio), Networking, TCP-IP, Wireless, Routing, Hubs, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 10, Calyx Point, SolidWorks, HMI Factory Talk View, Microsoft Project, Project Libre, Project Insight, Automation Direct

EDUCATION

California State University, Northridge – Northridge, CA

B.S. in Information System/Business Option, June 2006

CERTIFICATIONS

• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
• Project Management Professional (PMP) In Process
• PLC Logic Controllers Certifications
• GAMP 5 Certified (Good Automated Manufacturing practice)
• Certified OPC Professional Level 1 and Level 2
• Autonomous Maintenance Leadership Training Certification
• Emergency Response Team & First Aid Certification

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Fluent in verbal and written English, Swedish, Farsi, Norwegian, Danish.

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.