Meet Our Graduates

Rambhai Parmar works as an Instrument Journeyman at DCM. There he’s responsible for the day-to-day maintenance activities of the instrumentation systems (including PLC and DCS) for DCMs’ customers in the oil and gas sector.

Rambhai enrolled in the PLC Technician II program as he required more advanced PLC training. Since completing the program, Rambhai says, ‘my confidence working with PLC’s has increased.’ He used the Resource Centre discussion forums to get the guidance he needed to complete the course.  Rambhai stated he” found it to be excellent”.

Eugene Alexeenko is an Electrical Instrumentation Control Technician at the City of Toronto, working at a water treatment facility.

When I first immigrated to Toronto I worked as a C++ programmer before moving to BF Goodrich where I started working on PLC’s. I have always enjoyed programming so I enrolled in PLC Technician II. I know many companies require their employees to have PLC programming skills and a Certificate from George Brown College is solid proof of your skills. In addition, as a CET I am required to upgrade my knowledge on a regular basis. But I would like to continue my education towards a PEng as I was an engineer back home. I believe George Brown College will help me to achieve my goal.

I liked the PLC simulation and I feel very comfortable with its interface. I have been able to apply my learning at work where I create programs for different PLCs to solve process control issues.

‘With government financial assistance, I was able to enroll into the PLC and PLC Technician II programs. I had one year of experience troubleshooting and programming PLCs, both the SLC500 and 5000 series, but felt that really wasn’t enough.  The PLC programs from George Brown College were the best option to increase my knowledge and allowed me to add new skills to my resume. I particularly liked the training I received using the simulation software and found it a huge benefit. The Resource Center was also very helpful whenever I had any questions.’
 
‘I started my new job, as an Electrician at Edson Forest Products, just as I was finishing the last module of the PLC Technician II program. My employer seemed very pleased with my initiative to take the programs and update my skills. I have told others about these programs and think they are a great resource for electrician’s wanting to head into maintenance.’

Curtis Keen works for a major lumber company and enrolled in the PLC Technician II program “to keep current with all the changes occurring in automation”. Since completing the program he has also enrolled in the Electronics Technician (ET) Certificate program. “After graduating from the ET program I plan on continuing my education with one of the Bachelor of Science options offered through George Brown College."

“George Brown College is by far the best way to continue your education when you have a busy schedule or are working full time.”

John Howe is an Engineering Manager and Electrical Engineer.  He registered into the PLC Technician Certificate “as a refresher program that would fill in some of the gaps in my knowledge.  In my current role I do not install or troubleshoot PLC systems, but I support those who do.  I was very satisfied with this program and can better assist the people I work with.”

The “staff was excellent and quick in helping with my administrative issues. I give full marks to George Brown College and recommend this program to those looking to increase their knowledge of Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLCs.”

V.R. currently works in Transportation Services as a Facilities Engineering Electrician. His responsibilities include electrical repair, maintenance, and installation. ‘In the automation field, I primarily work with DDC controllers and field devices, which are like PLCs but more directed to commercial HVAC systems.’

 He particularly liked ‘the programs flexible delivery format and hopes the training will open up some opportunities in the future.’

Joseph Sallay is an Operations Supervisor at a municipal wastewater treatment facility.  ‘PLCs are used throughout our main treatment plant and auxiliary facilities.  We regularly operate as users on the front end; accessing and controlling the treatment process via SCADA, however I took the program to help me learn more about the back end of the operation, specifically programming and troubleshooting.’

‘The programs flexibility was important to me and allowed me to work on it as I had the time.’

‘I now have a better understanding of how PLCs work.  We are undergoing a large IT upgrade at our facility and I believe the extra knowledge I gained from the program will be useful’