Carter Thompson

• Designed and implemented automation control systems for production lines.
• Managed, troubleshot and improved automation programs.
• Calibrated and updated electrical systems to improve performance.
• Calibrated sensors used in automated processes.
• Troubleshot and repaired electrical issues in existing equipment.

Maintain and troubleshoot VFD drives, servo drives, motor controls circuits, and Calibrate level probs, temperature sensors, and various other Instrumentation devices. Install And maintain electrical control devices for PID loops for speed control and other devices Needed to manufacture shingles for roofing. Do routine PM of equipment and minimize Downtime of manufacturing equipment. Troubleshoot automation equipment thru Allen Bradley Control Logic software to be more efficent and improve quality and production.

Maintain and troubleshoot VFD drives, servo drives, motor controls circuits, and Calibrate level probs, temperature sensors, and various other Instrumentation devices. Install And maintain electrical control devices for PID loops for speed control and other devices Needed to manufacture shingles for roofing. Do routine PM of equipment and minimize Downtime of manufacturing equipment. Troubleshoot automation equipment thru Allen Bradley Control Logic software, PLC 5, SLC 500, Siemens S7 software. Programmed Fanuc Robots and ABB robots. Installed motor control devices and wired circuits for automation processes.

• Maintain and troubleshoot VFD drives, servo drives, motor controls circuits, and Calibrated level probs, temperature sensors, and various other Instrumentation devices. Install And maintain electrical control devices for PID loops for speed control and other devices used to manufacture shingles for roofing. Do routine PM of equipment and minimize Downtime of manufacturing equipment. Troubleshoot automation equipment using Allen Bradley Control Logic software.

• Maintained and repaired any problems with distribution power and automation in plant. troubleshoot problems using Allen Bradley 5000, PLC 5, and SLC 500 PLC. Also programmed ABB robots and Fanuc. Ran conduit and pulled wire and worked on various other electrical projects in plant. Doing routine maintenance on switch gear and transformers thru out plant. Troubleshoot vision systems and Allen Bradley 700 and 755 VFD. Installed And programmed electrical control devices used in the automotive manufacturing plant. Troubleshoot Relay Logic and Motor Control Circuits On equipment thru out plant. Work with engineers in helping improve equipment and controls to minimize downtime.

• Ran various projects thru out plant and took care of all electrical and mechanical problems on assembly lines. Added distribution panels and control devices as needed and programmed ABB robots and GE PLC RX3i and Fanuc VFD. Also troubleshoot a line with siemens S7 and siemens controllers and VFD drives, Rexroth VFD drives. Coordinated projects and ordered material and keep peoples time and was in control of projects that was going on in plant. Ran conduit and planned electrical projects thru out plant. Programmed control programs using Machine edition software 7.0 and RX3I controllers on various equipment thru plant.

• Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
• Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components to form circuits.
• Installed conduits or pipes inside partitions, walls or other designated, concealed areas.
• Installed conduit systems, various lighting systems, and basic control systems.
• Built controllers and panels to complete system installations.
• Used power construction equipment, measuring devices and testing equipment to complete electrical installations.
• Updated outdated wiring systems with newer technologies.
• Performed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
• Planned layout and installation of wiring and fixtures based on project specifications and building codes.
• Supervised apprentices and assessed completed tasks, offering guidance and encouragement.
• Tested continuity of circuits using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters.
• Adhered to local building codes when installing new electrical systems.
• Worked with contractors regarding project timelines and budgets.
• Planned new installations by studying drawings, technical manuals, and other documents.
• Tested electrical systems and circuit continuity using ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes.
• Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
• Assembled and installed physical structures, electrical wiring and electronic components up to 480 volts.
• Installed motor feeders and made standard motor connections.

• Assisted senior technicians in troubleshooting difficult faults or malfunctions within Power Plant systems.
• Worked closely with other personnel in a team environment for successful completion of assigned tasks.
• Monitored and inspected equipment, systems and control boards.
• Repaired or replaced defective components and adjusted control settings to optimize system performance.
• Inspected and tested power plant components such as turbines, generators, valves, pumps, motors, switches and associated controls.
• Collaborated with other technicians in diagnosing complex technical problems with electrical and mechanical systems at the power plant facility.
• Assisted with installation of new equipment and systems at the power plant facility.
• Installed Thermocouples, RTD and other devices used for controls in a power plant. Also worked on Electrostatic precipitators
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• worked with 4-20 analog signals and calabrated devices.
• worked in switch yard on transformers.
• Ran Ridgid conduit and pulled wire for installations of control panels.
• Worked on controls and wiring on GE gas turbines