Robert — Controls Technician

Led the full electrical and process control system, including PLCs and HMIs; oversaw construction, installation, startup, and optimization of new equipment.; Designed and programmed PLC/HMI controls for a biomass sawdust drying system and sawdust-fired boiler, achieving zero natural gas usage for lumber drying.

Oversaw the entire process control system, including the process control LAN, PLC networks, HMIs, and all PLC logic upgrades, plus control system construction and startup of new equipment.; Led electrical construction, startup, and optimization of a $26M capital project; served on the environmental management team.

As Maintenance Supervisor in a union shop, managed all plant maintenance and supervised 21 millwrights and electricians.

Directed all electrical maintenance, including high-voltage distribution switchgear, MCCs, instrumentation, and relay and PLC controls; supervised 6 electricians.

Served as lead on the Bosk Electric controls and startup crew that built the Pan Pacific Products plant.

Sold advertising and maintained broadcast equipment.

Industrial journeyman electrical work across Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, including Brown & Root Construction at the Georgia Pacific paper facility in Ashdown, AR (1990 to 1991).

Directed all process control systems (PLCs and HMIs), electrical infrastructure, and motor controls for the district.; Completed capital projects to replace motor controls and fully automate multiple plants, elevating the district to world-class electrical and safety standards.; Implemented automated plant feed-rate control programs that increased production throughput; led multiple district-level capital projects.; Replaced all external electrical contractors across the district while strengthening internal capabilities and safety standards.; Expanded role to Production Services Manager, leading and coaching a 19-person team of Electrical Controls Specialists, Crusher Specialists, Predictive Maintenance Technicians, Mechanical Services Technicians, Plant Mechanics/Welders, Plant Electricians, Mobile Mechanics, and Multi-Craft Apprentices.; Implemented CAMs2 (JDE add-on), moving the district from reactive repair to a full preventive maintenance program; built oil analysis, thermography, and vibration programs and created KPI tracking reports.; Worked hands-on with a large number of Benshaw soft starters and drives, including medium voltage drives and soft starters, and worked directly with Benshaw's sales representative.

Managed the entire process control system, including all PLCs and HMIs, and supported electrical systems and motor controls plant wide.

Responsible for process control systems (PLCs and HMIs) and all electrical and motor controls at four rock quarries.

Responsible for the plant's process control system, including all PLCs and HMIs, PLC logic, and HMI programming.