Dmitriy Voronin
Director of Innovation
Director of Innovation
Automation Engineer | Director of Innovation | Automation Team Manager | Expert in High-Capital Automation Projects
With over 17 years of experience delivering innovative automation solutions across oil and gas, manufacturing, and water treatment sectors, I specialize in managing high-capital, complex automation projects from concept through execution. I have a proven track record of deploying automation technologies to reduce costs, enhance quality, and improve operational safety.
My technical expertise encompasses advanced system design, implementation, and optimization. I excel at managing project lifecycles by leading system design, collaborating with manufacturers, and overseeing critical milestones, including FAT and SAT, to ensure projects meet stringent specifications. I manage commissioning efforts, integrate robotics, and troubleshoot high-precision conveyor systems to maintain seamless operations.
Key Achievements:
Spearheaded a multi-million-dollar projects to automate production processes, improve operational efficiency, and enhance safety.
Developed and implemented systems for lot control, machine guarding, auto-dosing, sampling, and enhanced safety protocols.
Coordinated cross-functional teams and external partners, ensuring on-time and within-budget project delivery.
Designed and executed systems for remote data analysis and automated record-keeping for regulatory compliance.
Conducted failure mode analysis, utilized Pugh matrices, and developed ROI estimates.
A collaborative leader and mentor, I am recognized for my ability to motivate teams, solve complex technical challenges, and deliver exceptional results under pressure. By staying ahead of technological advancements, I consistently provide innovative automation solutions that enable organizations to maximize ROI and maintain a competitive edge.
Summary of Qualifications
Leadership and management skills
15+ years of experience designing, commissioning, integrating, and
troubleshooting industrial automation systems and electronics.
Extensive experience programming PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and designing
control systems and machine sequencing logic.
Highly proficient with test equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters,
function generators, meggers, and vibration analyzers.
Skilled at reading schematics, wiring diagrams, and data sheets. Excellent at
identifying faults in complex interconnected systems.
Able to quickly analyze problems, troubleshoot issues, and implement
solutions to minimize downtime.
Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to learn new technologies and
systems rapidly. Eager to take on new challenges and responsibilities.
Effective communicator across technical and non-technical audiences.
Proven history of collaborating cross-functionally to drive upgrades and
improvements.
Natural tendency to take initiative, solve problems, and lead efforts to
optimize assets and reduce downtime.
Collaborating across multiple departments to achieve a shared objective.
Professional Experience
SafeSource Direct, Broussard, LA – Automation Engineer, October 2021-
Present
Key Responsibilities:
Led high-capital automation projects across multiple production lines,
ensuring timely completion of milestones, accuracy of details, and successful
machine commissioning.
Attended and oversaw Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site
Acceptance Testing (SAT) to verify system functionality.
Coordinated vendor installations and training, ensuring seamless integration
with current equipment and process.
Implemented safety enhancements and developed training programs for
equipment operation and
Design and implement automation systems including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs,
and sensors
Program chemical dosing systems and chlorination systems for water
treatment
Lead projects from initial design through deployment and maintenance
Provide support for critical automation systems and perform complex
troubleshooting
Standardized PLC and HMI programming conventions across equipment
lines, making logic easier to support and modify. Implemented company
branding and styles for consistent look across all HMIs and control panels.
Mapped out existing ladder logic structure, I/O assignments, and hardware
configurations for multiple legacy PLCs. Created documentation to aid
maintenance troubleshooting and support future modifications.
Provided comprehensive documentation of all control system changes
including logic narratives, cross references, HMI/PLC revision tables, and
baseline drawings. Detailed annotations to aid future troubleshooting and
maintenance.
Power Control Services, Broussard, LA – Industrial Electronics Technician,
October 2013 – October 2021
Troubleshot and repaired industrial electronics including VFDs, PLCs, and
servo systems
Reduced troubleshooting time by 25% through improved diagnostic
processes
Rebuilt equipment proactively to avoid failures and downtime
Programmed Allen Bradley PLCs and PanelView HMIs for various
applications
Extensive experience programming and troubleshooting Allen Bradley PLCs
including ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and SLC platforms. Upgraded legacy
PLC-5 systems to ControlLogix improving performance and adding remote
monitoring.
Traveled frequently to customer sites to troubleshoot issues across multiple
automation platforms. Able to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and logic
programs to pinpoint root cause of faults. Effective communicator with cross-
functional teams.
Tetrad Electronics, Willoughby, OH - Electronics Technician, January 2008 -
August 2013
Operated SMT assembly lines including Siemens and Mydata pick-and-
place - Designed and prototyped circuitry for product development projects-
Performed quality inspection using AOI and x-ray systems- Completed
precision soldering and rework of PCB assemblies.
Designed, prototyped, and tested custom circuit boards for various products
for Hobart and Ingersoll Rand. Worked with engineering teams to develop
board layouts, select components, and build prototypes. Soldered boards and
assembled electrical panels to validate operation.
Education and Certifications
ANSI
UL508
NEC
NFPA70 - 79
Lean Six Sigma
IPC-7711C-7721C Electronics Certification
OSHA Forklift Operation Certification
Willoughby Eastlake Tech Center, 2008 – PLC Fundamentals (Level 1) –
TIA Portal Project Master (Level 5)
Willoughby Eastlake Tech Center, 2006 - Electronics Technician Training
Program
South High School, 2004 - High School Diploma