Michael R. Murphy mm7113d2@westpost.

net
103 Paseo Nopal (505) 629-6391
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507
RESUME
Education
1st Associates Degree: Electronics - American River College - 1982
2nd Associates Degree: Electronics and Instrumentation Technology - Yavapai Col
lege - 2010 Honors
CERTIFICATIONS
HVAC EPA 608 Universal Certification Exp: Current
AZ Grade I Water Treatment Plant Operator #18643 Exp: 31-Aug-2010
AZ Grade I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator #18644 Exp: 31-Aug-2010
FCC Amateur Radio License KC7TUV Exp: 31-Dec 2012
Technician Experience
19 Years: Product Service representative and Test Technician
Tested and installed electronic instrumentation in various industrial settings i
ncluding power plants, water treatment facilities, refineries, mills, and mariti
me applications with Bently Nevada (GE) and ABB systems. Installations included
calibration, field wiring, and power. Experience programming various machine p
arameters into DCS and PLC. Able to work from schematics, drawings, and verbal
instructions. Experienced with bed-of-nails automated test equipment, breadboar
ds, and engineering prototypes, responsible for the testing, troubleshooting and
repair/replacement of defective parts. Prepared and submitted data that includ
ed: component tolerances and specifications, test setups, equipment used, test p
oint data (phase relationships, current, voltage, etc.). Test results were docu
mented in a format that was based on empirical observations. Provided engineeri
ng with the data necessary to assess a design, prior to a prototype release or
going into production.
2 Years: Electrical Intern - Installation and maintenance of: 480/240Vac 3* moto
rs, contactors, disconnects up to 7200Vac substations.
Test Equipment and Tools used:
Oscilloscope Function Generator Conduit Bending Forklift
Multimeters: Signal Tracer Welding (stick&wire feed)
Digital Power Supplies Hydrometer
Analog Torque Wrenches 60' Bucket Truck
Various pneumatic and electric power tools (saws, drills, hammers, sanders, grin
ders, etc)
Computer skills
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, digital photography,
Technical Training Specialist
Using Microsoft Office based computer programs, developed presentations, trainin
g guides, testing materials, and administered training seminars to sales staff,
engineers, and various customers. These groups ranged in size with the largest
group being approximately 85 individuals. Courses ranged in duration from day
to one week and the lectures included the use of PowerPoint presentations, hando
uts, class exercises, and proctoring tests. Lab sessions were preceded with ins
tructor led guided practice sessions in a formal classroom environment.
Project Estimator
Developed and presented technical specifications and budgetary proposals to mana
gement and customers using PowerPoint presentations, visual aids, handouts, and
equipment demonstrations.
Test Supervisor
Responsible for the scheduling and coordination of inter-department workflow and
cross-training
Prepared and monitored budget and daily/weekly/monthly and annual reports
Prepared and administered performance evaluations and disciplinary action as nec
essary
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
-Freeport McMoRan Copper and Gold August 2008 - present
-PureWafer - February 2008 - August 2008
-Arizona State Parks - May 2007 - Nov 2007
-Nevada State Parks - Jan 2003 - May 2007
-Self Employed - Home Remodeling - 2001 - 2003
-ABB - Cleveland, OH 2000 - 2001
-GE -Bently Nevada; Minden, NV 1982 - 2000
MILITARY -United States Navy; Radioman 1st Class; Honorable Discharge
Secret Clearance
DRIVING RECORD - NO Violations - Drivers License Exp: 09/04/2014

Additional Skills and Accomplishments:

Homeowner
* Full kitchen remodel with first time dishwasher; refinish cabinets, removed li
noleum and replaced floor with ceramic tile.
* Septic to sewer conversion
* Two Bathroom additions, and one remodel including cabinets, bath & shower, til
e, toilet
* Plumbing to accommodate electric to gas water heater conversion, shop addition
including site excavation, concrete calculations, asphalt shingle, and felt roo
fing, framing and siding, electrical installation including GFI circuits.
* Sheetrock installation, taping, texturing, priming, and painting.
* Painting and staining of interior and exterior walls, ceilings, doors, trip an
d molding including surface preparation using scrapers, wire brushes and selecti
ng appropriate primers and paints. Methods of application include brush and com
pressor spray.
Volunteer organizations and projects
* Bureau of Land Management Archeologists and the Nevada Heritage Site Stewards.
Monitoring Native American Rock Art and archeological sites
* Lincoln County Trails Coalition
Building hiking and equestrian trails
* State Park Solar and Habitability Upgrade