Stephen Gaston

Stephen E. Gaston E.I.T.
2516 Slab Landing Rd Orangeburg SC 29115
Mobile: 843.532.9574 stephen.e.gaston@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

WORK EXPERIENCE

SI Group, Orangeburg, SC
Electrical Engineer. June 2014 to Present

• Designed instrumentation and control projects to improve efficiency and productivity of the plant.
• AutoCAD proficient.
• Proficient in PLC’s, ladder logic and relay logic.
• Trained in using DeltaV, Wonderware, APT process controls applications
• Process Controls Administrator.
• Installed and programmed variable frequency drives and soft starters.
• DeltaV Implementation I, and Batch interface certified.
• Project manager for small projects throughout the plant.
• Performed research to procure new and more efficient technology.

RJ MARTIN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING, North Charleston, SC
Electrician. August 2010 to August 2011

• Analyzed blueprints.
• Installed commercial electrical components.
• Placed orders for materials and handled inventory.
• Installed commercial panels and conduit.

UNITED STATES NAVY, Bremerton, WA
Nuclear Machinist Mate 3rd Class. November 2005 to January 2009

• Highly valued for maintaining machines in proper working condition which would ensure operational efficiency and productivity.
• Worked for the Legal Department as the “go-to” person for the building’s entire repair and maintenance operations.
• Honorable discharge.
• Maintained an eligible security clearance

EDUCATION

The Citadel, Charleston, SC
Currently seeking BS in Electrical Engineering Fall 2012
Expected Graduation Date: May 2014
Member of Tau Beta Pi Honor Society
Focus Communications, Networking, Analog to Digital conversion, Antennas and propagation, VHDL programming, and control systems
GPA: 3.65

Clemson University, Clemson, SC
Completed electrical circuits courses
Transferred to The Citadel Fall 2012
GPA: 3.5

Trident Technical College, Charleston, SC
Completed first two years towards BS in Electrical Engineering
Transferred to The Citadel Fall 2012
GPA: 3.33

UNITED STATES NAVY, Charleston, SC
• Nuclear Power School and Prototype. Graduated, October 2007
• Certified, Department of Energy, Nuclear Operator. March 2007

Computer Software Experience
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Project
• DirectSoft programming
• Programming Ladder Logic
• C++ Coding

Social Involvement:
• Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity
• Volunteer, Soccer Coach Goose Creek Community Center
• Volunteer, Animal Shelter
• Toys for Tots

REFERENCES
NAME: TITLE: PHONE:

Harve Mobley Engineering Manager 803-682-2454
SI Group

Richard Shirer Maintenance Superintendent 803-539-5414
SI Group