Carven Proctor

Experienced Network Engineer/ Field technician with a strong background in RF communications, SCADA environments, and industrial control systems. Proven expertise in designing, installing, configuring, and troubleshooting complex network infrastructures supporting PLCs, RS232/RS485 serial communications, Modbus RTU/TCP, TCP/IP networking, VPNs, and wireless systems. Brings hands-on field engineering experience across energy, industrial, and aerospace environments.

CONTRACT- RECRUITER/SOURCER - GENERAL DYNAMICS

(2025-11)

• Responsible for identifying and engaging potential candidates through various channels.
• Collaborating with our Corporate Recruiter to define role requirements and maintain a talent pool for future hiring needs
• Utilizing sourcing tools and techniques, performing initial candidate assessments, and ensuring positive candidate experience. Tracking and identifying candidates with security clearance.

RF NETWORK ENGINEER II - CHEVRON CORP.

(2023-11 - 2025-11)

• Installed, configured, and maintained wireless communication systems across SCADA sites and field locations.
• Supported Cisco routers, VPN networks, Wi-Fi access points, and VOIP telephony systems.
• Conducted network monitoring and troubleshooting using SolarWinds, improving site uptime by 15%.
• Led cabling projects (Cat5/Cat6, fiber optics, coaxial) across corporate and remote sites.
• Experience using various wireless equipment and radios (Ubiquti, MDS 3650, Cambium, CalAmp, WAP's, (Wireless Access Points), Moxa, iDirect, HughesNet, ViaSat VSAT Systems, Allen Bradley, Cisco routers and switches).
• Experience installing communication and servicing (Commercial office blgd., SCADA, TOTAL Flows, Compressor Stations, Central Tank Batteries, PLC's, ROC, and HMI using SecureCRT, Serial Cables, Consoling Cables etc.)
• Experience with configuring and installing VPN routers and switches, Wi-Fi routers, switches, (VOIP) ATA devices, Cisco Call management (assigning telephony) and wireless (Teletics, and Engenius) intercom stations.
• Data communications including 232/485 serial and TCP/IP protocols
• Converting AC voltage to DC voltage, Path analyses, Modbus, LPU grounding
• Installing and terminating both Ethernet cable (Cat 5, Cat 6), coax cable, and fiber optic cable.
• Experience with 7-Layer troubleshooting equipment (Total Flows, Compressor Stations, Central Tank Batteries, PLC's, ROC, HMI, and as well as internal issues like network or routing issues.

SCADA FIELD TECH - NOBLE ENERGY CONTRACT - Permian Basin

(2020-04 - 2023-11)

• Maintain PLC applications (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Modicon)
• Troubleshoot Modbus RTU (serial) and Modbus TCP (Ethernet) protocols to integrate PLCs, RTUs.
• Travel to field sites (e.g., Permian Basin) to commission, test, and troubleshoot control systems
• Understanding of Modbus RTU/TCP, serial communication (RS232/RS485), and TCP/IP Ethernet networking.
• VSAT, Ubiquiti, Cambium, Two-way radios & Cell Boosters

Network Engineer II - DIGITAL NETWORKS LLC

(2017-03 - 2020-04)

• Deployed satellite networking systems at drilling and fracking locations.
• Troubleshot device communication, wireless networking (TCP/IP, WLAN), and installed live surveillance systems.

TEXAS ENERGY NETWORK, INC.

(2015-03 - 2017-02)

• Supported telecommunications infrastructure, providing maintenance and troubleshooting for networking hardware.
• Programmed PLCs using ladder logic and maintained EtherNet/IP communication systems (RIGS & COMPLETION SITE).

RigNet, INC.

(2013-06 - 2015-03)

• Cambium, CalAmp, WAP's, (Wireless Access Points), Moxa, iDirect, HughesNet, ViaSat VSAT Systems, Allen Bradley, Cisco routers and switches.
• Supported Cisco routers, VPN networks, Wi-Fi access points, and VOIP telephony systems.
• Conducted network monitoring and troubleshooting using SolarWinds, improving site uptime by 15%.
• Led cabling projects (Cat5/Cat6, fiber optics, coaxial) across corporate and remote sites.

Bachelor - Business Management - St. Xavier University