Andrew Galias

I currently work at Vallourec Star of Youngstown Ohio in the Electrical Maintenance Department as an Electronics Technician. I am responsible for troubleshooting all PLC Programming and Electrical issues across 3 departments. My goal here is to keep downtime to a minimum. Part of that is implementing temporary edits in Logic and in the field work around solutions so production can remain operational until our next scheduled down day. On a daily basis I will use AssetCentre to connect to our processors and I use RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000, IBA Analyzer, Connected Components Workbench and numerous other applications to identify, edit and troubleshoot issues with VFDs, HMIs, sensors and any other electrical devices out in the field. I utilize these to get production back online safely and efficiently.

• Built, calibrated, and maintained electrical instruments, enhancing design development efficiency.
• Tested circuitry and electronic components per engineering instructions and technical manuals, ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Troubleshot electrical issues with diagnostic tools, restoring functionality and minimizing downtime.
• Trained new technicians on safety protocols and operational procedures.
• Programmed PLCs for the control of automated machinery.

Working in the Heat Treat department the Furnace operator was basically the captain of the ship. You had to learn all of the jobs in the department such as, High Speed Straightener, Utility operator (Burning & Welding) and how to operate Pipe Loaders and Unloaders (Magnetic Lifts). Working your way through these jobs prepares you on how to navigate your men to where they are needed during production delays, product failures and working with maintenance to get the mill back online.

Operated furnace to maintain temperature and ensure proper material processing.

• Monitored equipment performance and reported malfunctions to maintenance team.
• Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area following safety standards.
• Collaborated with team members to optimize production workflows and reduce downtime.
• Documented operational data for quality control and process improvement initiatives.
• Assisted in training new operators on safe furnace operation procedures.
• Adjusted furnace settings to meet production requirements.
• Performed routine maintenance on furnaces, such as cleaning and replacing filters.
• Documented daily readings from pressure gauges, control panels.

Working in the Threading Department you are responsible for every pipe that leaves this mill. Put certification initials after inspecting pipe according to API standards..

Common things on the job included changing over threaders to different pipe sizes. Made adjustments to the CNC threaders as needed. Monitoring the line for breakdowns and equipment failure.

Collaborated with Quality lab to calibrate gauges correctly and used the orbital comparator to check the thread molds for quality assurance.

• Inspected threaded components for quality and compliance with specifications.
• Calibrated inspection tools to ensure accurate measurements and assessments.
• Documented inspection results and anomalies in detailed reports.
• Trained new inspectors on safety protocols and inspection procedures.
• Conducted routine maintenance on inspection equipment to ensure reliability.