Jeremy — Controls Engineering Technician

05/2017-Present MARS PETCARE Henderson, NC Controls Engineering Technician - Supported the production operation by providing responses to all breakdowns and assisted maintenance with all related controls systems to minimize equipment downtime. - Troubleshoot and performed all required electrical and control systems on all automated equipment. - Altered software and equipment to ensure that sensors and actuators are functioning according to defined specifications; supported and debugged basic problems and changes requests. - Supported Control Engineers in related projects and ensured all existing capabilities were maintained as required. - Responsible for the installation and technical support of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) based hardware and software. - Performed any minor mechanical work which may be required and insure a machine availability goal of 95% or higher is met. - Actively participated in the Skills Training Program for continuing skills improvement. - Followed all safety practices and procedures; including lockout/tagout. - Performed routine Preventive Maintenance (PM) activities. (Change Batteries in the controllers, backing up the most current program)

05/2014 - 04/2017 Rocky Mount Engine Plant Whitakers, NC Electrical Journeyman - Supported a fast paced production operation by providing immediate response to all breakdowns to minimize equipment downtime - Performed minor mechanical work to insure machine availability goal of 95% or higher is achieved - Experienced in the use of electronic test equipment, including the usage of oscilloscopes, megohmeters, mulitmeters, and device net analyzers to test voltage and noise - Controlled the sequence of the production line by using ladder logic - Daily usage of the following communication networks (RS Link, Device Net, and Data Highway) - Systematically trouble shoot Allen Bradley programmable and power flex controllers to reduce downtime - Conducted weekly, monthly, and quarterly preventive maintenance and machine calibration - Utilized Maximo (IBM system) daily to record and track work activities (Preventive Maintenance and Downtime) - Facilitated in house training on running conduit, wire sizing and installation requirements in compliance with codes of the N.E.C. - Comprehensive knowledge of 480v 3 phase power systems and equipment - Capable of reading pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical diagrams - Effective and efficient leadership skills - apprentice mentor, and project leader for robot cell installation - Mentored and coached apprentices in problem solving and root cause analysis using A3 and 7-Step format - Assisted with the layout for an electrical simulator used for in-house training (PLC processors,3 phase power supply, circuit relays, various efector prox switches, I/O modules) - Working knowledge of the following robots brands: Comau, Fanuc, Nachi, and Hirata - Completed OJT and classroom hours for North Carolina Mechanical Journeyman

05/2013 - 04/2014 Becton Dickinson Automation Technician - Lead project activities for product and packaging manufacturing processes to resolve technical issues or Wilson, NC continuous improvement - Document project activities and equipment qualification work in accordance with internal procedures, GMP and Regulatory Controls - Demonstrates clear accountability and responsibility for successful and timely completion of designated tasks by providing regular and accurate up to date work planning and reports - Routine interface with external contractors and vendors for equipment selection, maintenance, and repairs - Manage PLC(Programming Logic Control) code changes - Maintain backup files for all PLC, PCS, AMS, and BMS network systems - Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, blueprints, diagrams and equipment specifications

06/2010 - 04/2013 Rocky Mount Engine Plant Whitakers, NC Electrical Journeyman - Supported a fast paced production operation by providing immediate response to all breakdowns to minimize equipment downtime - Performed minor mechanical work to insure machine availability goal of 95% or higher is achieved - Experienced in the use of electronic test equipment, including the usage of oscilloscopes, megohmeters, mulitmeters, and device net analyzers to test voltage and noise - Controlled the sequence of the production line by using ladder logic - Daily usage of the following communication networks (RS Link, Device Net, and Data Highway) - Systematically trouble shoot Allen Bradley programmable and power flex controllers to reduce downtime - Conducted weekly, monthly, and quarterly preventive maintenance and machine calibration - Utilized Maximo (IBM system) daily to record and track work activities (Preventive Maintenance and Downtime) - Facilitated in house training on running conduit, wire sizing and installation requirements in compliance with codes of the N.E.C. - Comprehensive knowledge of 480v 3 phase power systems and equipment - Capable of reading pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical diagrams - Effective and efficient leadership skills - apprentice mentor, and project leader for robot cell installation - Mentored and coached apprentices in problem solving and root cause analysis using A3 and 7-Step format - Assisted with the layout for an electrical simulator used for in-house training (PLC processors,3 phase power supply, circuit relays, various efector prox switches, I/O modules) - Working knowledge of the following robots brands: Comau, Fanuc, Nachi, and Hirata - Completed OJT and classroom hours for North Carolina Mechanical Journeyman

07/2005- 05/2010 Washington Group International Peoria, IL Maintenance Technician - Provided daily maintenance at the Clayton, NC Caterpillar Facility - Maintained minimum downtime on a 20 million dollar production line - Increased profitability by keeping production line running at or above efficiency rate - Coordinated jobs running rigid and EMT conduit, pulling wire, wiring high voltage disconnects and control work - Skilled in fabrication and welding - Safety Chairman - arranged monthly site committee meetings