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About

     I have over 15 years in large scale industrial manufacturing facilities. Experience operating, repairing, maintaining, and managing of a wide variety of industrial manufacturing equipment. Knowledge of IBM Maximo, Coupa, SAP, and Microsoft Business programs.

 

 

Experience

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Archer Daniels Midland (ADM)

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Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

Nov 2022- Present

-Manage upgrades and repairs of 34.5kV distribution network

-Oversee day to day maintenance of all electrical circuits including, 24VDC control circuits, 110 VAC circuits, 277 VAC Lighting Circuits, 480VAC and 4160VAC Circuits, 34.5kV distribution equipment and lines.

 

 

Process Automation Engineer

May 2022- Nov 2022

-Work with Novatech D3 software and hardware

-Work with Rockwell RSLinx, RSLogix5 and RSLogix 5000

-Work with Allen Bradley PLC's, Control Logix, and PlantPax

 

Cogen Maintenance Supervisor

Nov 2020 – May 2022

Decatur, Illinois

- Work with and guide contractor groups of Millwrights, Ironworkers, Pipefitters, Electricians, and Laborers.
- Make sure that PM schedule is followed and work is completed.
- Source and procure parts and tools for equipment repair.
- Plan and manage scheduled outages.
- Source quotes from suppliers and issue Purchase Requisitions.
- Use Maximo for Inventory and Work Order tracking.
- Use Coupa for Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Order tracking, and Invoicing.
- Approve contractor time and equipment rental using Contractor CTS.

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Instrumentation Technician

Dec 2019 – Nov 2020

- Used Multimeters and HART Communicators to calibrate and troubleshoot Transmitters.
- Worked with Emerson, Vega, and Endress Hauser Instruments.
- Replaced and rebuilt Hytork, Fisher, CCI, and Jamesbury actuators.
- Tested and replaced RTD and Thermocouple probes.
-Used Electrical drawings to troubleshoot faulted control loops.

 

Material Handling Operator

Apr 2019 – Dec 2019

-Operated processes to receive and store Lime and Coal.
-Operated Skid Steers, End loaders, and Locomotives.

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Tate & Lyle

 

Total Duration 11 yrs 5 mos

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Dextrose Shift Coordinator

Mar 2013 – Apr 2019

Decatur, Illinois

-Direct line Supervisor for 9-10 Process Operators.
-Managed operator training, assignments, and job progression.
-Used Logbooks, MDE, and Pi Process book to document and verify work completed and process status. -Used SAP to report work orders, plan work, and order equipment from inventory.
-11-year member of Internal OSHA Compliance Team, Hazmat Response Team, and Confined Rescue Team.

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Plant Safety Technician

May 2012 – Mar 2013

-Helped various areas of the plant to comply with plantwide safety policies and procedures.
-Maintained and reviewed documentation including Hotwork Permits, Lockout/Tagout Permits, and Confined Space Permits.
-Led the plant's internal OSHA compliance team, tracked findings and repairs.
-Tracked Safety Incidents and corrective measures.
-Planned and tracked training for New Hire Safety Orientation, Hazmat team, Confined Space Rescue Team, and Heavy Equipment Operation.
-Managed the Safety Department's Sharepoint site and Shared Drive.

Dextrose Process Operator

Dec 2007 – May 2012

-Performed various roles in the manufacturing of both liquid and dry Dextrose, Poly-Dextrose, and Soluble Corn Fiber. Worked in both field jobs as well as control room positions.

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Comcast

 

Cable Installer

Aug 2007-Dec 2007

Decatur, Illinois

-Installation of residential and commercial cable tv, internet and VOIP phone services.

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Culligan Water

 

Installation Technician

Sep 2005-Aug 2007

Decatur, Illinois

-Installed residential water softeners and RO systems.

-Plumbed copper, CPVC, and PVC pipe to enable installation.

 

 

Akorn Pharmaceuticals

 

Technician

May 2000-Aug 2005

Decatur, Illinois

-Prepped equipment to produce intravenous pharmaceuticals.

-Operated equipment to manufacture pharmaceuticals in a sterile environment.

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International Control Services

 

Circuit Board Tester/Technician

May 1997-Apr 1999

Decatur, Illinois

 

-Tested printed circuit boards from the manufacturing line using multimeters and oscilloscopes.

-Inspected failed boards for visual faults.

-Used schematics and meters to identify circuit issues in failed boards.

 

 

 

Education

 

 

DeVry University

Electronics Engineering Technology

2021 – Present

 

 

 

Decatur Area Vocational Center

Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology

1997 – 1998

 

 

Niantic Harristown High School

1994 – 1998

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