Brayden Thrash
Caledonia,MS
Summary
Extensive experience in troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing electrical and control systems within industrial settings. Proficient in PLC-controlled equipment, motor controls, VFDs, and instrumentation. Demonstrated ability to diagnose equipment faults, identify electrical issues, and restore equipment to operational status efficiently and safely.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Shift Electrician
SDI Biocarbon
Caledonia, Mississippi
07.2026 - Current
- Maintained electrical systems to ensure safe and efficient operations.
- Identified and resolved electrical issues using specialized tools. using specialized testing equipment.\
- Analyzed and diagnosed electrical faults in various components. involving motors, VFDs, PLC I/O, control circuits, relays, contactors, overloads, sensors, and instrumentation.
- Assisted in troubleshooting machinery to minimize downtime.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors about equipment status and needs.
- Documented maintenance activities and repairs for compliance records.
- Use digital multimeters, process meters, and other electrical test equipment to diagnose equipment problems.
- Perform PLC troubleshooting by monitoring inputs, outputs, interlocks, permissives, and equipment sequences.
- Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on motors, electrical equipment, control panels, and associated machinery.
- Adhered to plant electrical safety procedures during maintenance tasks. and Lockout/Tagout requirements while performing maintenance and troubleshooting.
Electrical Apprentice
SDI Biocarbon
Caledonia, Mississippi
08.2024 - 04.2026
- Diagnose electrical faults involving motors, VFDs, PLC I/O, control circuits, relays, contactors, overloads, sensors, and instrumentation.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control drawings, and equipment documentation.
- Perform PLC troubleshooting by monitoring inputs, outputs, interlocks, permissives, and equipment sequences.
- Troubleshoot 4–20 mA analog signals used for industrial valves, positioners, transmitters, and process instrumentation.
- Work with 480V three-phase power and lower-voltage industrial control circuits.
- Built controllers and panels to complete system installations.
- Assisted in wiring and assembly of electrical components for biocarbon processing equipment.
- Collaborated with senior electricians to troubleshoot electrical systems and resolve issues.
- Follow plant electrical safety procedures and Lockout/Tagout requirements while performing maintenance and troubleshooting.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Mechatronics
East Mississippi Community College
Mayhew, MS03-2026
Skills
- Electrical Safety & Lockout/Tagout
- Industrial Electrical Troubleshooting
- PLC Troubleshooting
- Allen-Bradley PLC & Control Systems
- Siemens PLC & Control Systems
- Motor Controls & Motor Starters
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
- Control Circuits & Relays
- Electrical Schematics and Wiring Diagrams
- Multimeter & Process Meter Troubleshooting
- Analog 4–20 mA Signals
- Industrial Instrumentation
- Proximity & Level Sensors
- Pressure, Flow & Temperature Instrumentation
- 480V Three-Phase Electrical Systems
- Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
- Contactors & Overloads
- 24VDC Control Systems
Timeline
Industrial Shift Electrician
SDI Biocarbon
07.2026 - Current
Electrical Apprentice
SDI Biocarbon
08.2024 - 04.2026
Associate of Applied Science - Mechatronics
East Mississippi Community College