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Cecil Spence

Allyn,WA

Summary

Professional with strong expertise in electrical systems, wiring, and troubleshooting. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability to changing project needs, and consistent delivery of high-quality results. Proficient in interpreting technical diagrams, adhering to safety protocols, and utilizing problem-solving skills to ensure operational efficiency. Dependable and goal-oriented, ensuring reliability in all tasks.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Instrumentation and Control Technician

City Of Bremerton Wastewater
08.2021 - Current
  • Installed 480VAC motors and VFDs throughout the City of Bremerton upgrading 38 pump stations with Allen Bradley VFDs, line reactors, TVS and PLCs (programing included). Totaling 1.3 million dollars in equipment successfully installed and inspected. With the assistance of one coworker and myself.
  • Upgraded Wastewater network from copper communications over VPN to dark fiber totaling 32 pump stations and 2 plants. Built out server rooms electrical and core switch. Equipment totaling over $750,000 with no down to process.
  • Troubleshooting complex electrical circuits daily using industrial automation environments such as TIA portal, Studio 5000 and Logix 500 , restoring functionality promptly.
  • Improved system efficiency by installing, maintaining, and calibrating instrumentation and electrical control equipment such as PLCs, telemetry communications and MCC bucket starting systems.
  • Ensured safety compliance by conducting training with crew on lockout tagout according to WAC and OSHA guidelines.
  • Reduced downtime and sewage overflows by implementing maintenance tasks and preventative maintenance program for all electrical systems. Including megger readings, load banking and IR testing. Resulting in no reportable overflows to EPA or Ecology departments. This figure is down year over year for past five years.
  • Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, meter bases, generators, transfer switches and circuit breakers.
  • Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization including 4 generators ranging from 80kw-1000kw.
  • Designed control systems in CAD and submit them to scientific testing laboratory for UL certification. Afterwards built control cabinets and installed them for L&I inspection.
  • Daily use of testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
  • Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment including Centrifuges, house cranes, motor mixers, dosing skids, transfer switches, and PLCs.

Quality Controls Engineer

Valmet Automation
08.2019 - Current
  • Performed maintenance procedures and repairs on existing electrical products and systems including DCS systems PLCs motors, electrical and pneumatic valves, scales, nuclear gauges, PH probes level sensors and motors. Saving the mill several hundreds of thousands of dollars and receiving 3 bonuses during this time.
  • Installed equipment to better improve production and reduce waste participated in project that allowed mill to save $943,000 in lost production due to quality control issues.
  • Successfully serviced and maintained quality controls system and controls for PAPCO shingles, Westrock Tacoma and Port Townsend Paper.
  • Proposed electrical products and system modifications to improve quality and efficiency. Including a camera system to view paper blemishes and correct them with automated controls. Repaired industrial equipment including motors, pumps and automated valves.
  • Conducted maintenance and installation on industrial equipment.
  • Planed maintenance periods, ordering replacement parts and scheduling down time repairs.
  • Conducted repairs on critical equipment requiring bypass of utilities to keep machinery running.
  • Replacement of heat exchangers and cooling loops.
  • Replacement of VFD's and pump controls.
  • Replacement of motor control valves.
  • Replacement of flow meters with piping modifications.
  • Ability to read mechanical diagrams and piping schematics.

Electrical Technician

K-2 Electric
11.2017 - 04.2018
  • Repaired, maintained and installed system controls, motors and sensors for a variety of systems aboard commercial ships and shipyard facilities.
  • Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and repair requirements. Allowing the shipyard project managers to assess repair requirements for the lifecycle of the ships.
  • Negotiated agreements between employees to clarify misunderstood directions and resolve conflicts affecting performance. Successfully managing 6 electricians on projects ranging in cost from $500,000-$3,000,000.
  • Updated drawings and corrected any discrepancies with engineering staff. Acted as technical expert to offer solutions for electrical problems associated with original design.
  • Installed and wired electrical hardware, including transformers, junction boxes, service panels, electrical boxes, switches and circuit breakers.
  • Installed mechanical systems such as pumps, air tanks, engine components and valves.
  • Performed electrical system installation of conduit, wire, power distribution and switchboards.
  • Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
  • Used computer interfaces to monitor the health of systems.
  • Replace and maintained sensors, low voltage control cabling for shipboard systems.
  • Installed generators including control, monitoring systems and automatic paralleling systems.

Electrician

US Navy
03.2012 - 04.2018
  • Maintained alarm, intercom and indicator systems for USS Stockdale as a interior communications electrician.
  • Installed and repaired navigation equipment including Radar, GPS systems, sonar, and AIS.
  • Tested various types of auxiliary equipment using oscilloscopes, multi-meters, voltage calibrators, spectrum analyzers and other test instruments.
  • Reviewed and interpreted technical documents, including service manuals, specifications, wiring diagrams and blueprints.
  • Maintained an independent shop of five technicians responding to trouble tickets, ordering parts and conducting maintenance of over 4,000 pieces of equipment.
  • Used computer interfaces to control and conduct maintenance of equipment.
  • Maintained, installed and repaired hydraulic actuators, pumps, gaskets and motor controls.
  • Maintained sensors for essential systems such as steering and navigation systems.
  • Installed motors serviced elevators and other equipment.

Education

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Olympic College
Bremerton, WA
2008

Skills

  • Installed 480VAC motors and VFDs throughout the City of Bremerton upgrading 38 pump stations with Allen Bradley VFDs, line reactors, TVS and PLCs (programing included) Totaling 13 million dollars in equipment successfully installed and inspected With the assistance of one coworker and myself
  • Upgraded Wastewater network from copper communications over VPN to dark fiber totaling 32 pump stations and 2 plants Built out server rooms electrical and core switch Equipment totaling over $750,000 with no down to process
  • Troubleshooting complex electrical circuits daily using industrial automation environments such as TIA portal, Studio 5000 and Logix 500 , restoring functionality promptly
  • Improved system efficiency by installing, maintaining, and calibrating instrumentation and electrical control equipment such as PLCs, telemetry communications and MCC bucket starting systems
  • Ensured safety compliance by conducting training with crew on lockout tagout according to WAC and OSHA guidelines
  • Reduced downtime and sewage overflows by implementing maintenance tasks and preventative maintenance program for all electrical systems Including megger readings, load banking and IR testing Resulting in no reportable overflows to EPA or Ecology departments This figure is down year over year for past five years
  • Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, meter bases, generators, transfer switches and circuit breakers
  • Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization including 4 generators ranging from 80kw-1000kw
  • Designed control systems in CAD and submit them to scientific testing laboratory for UL certification Afterwards built control cabinets and installed them for L&I inspection
  • Daily use of testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters
  • Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment including Centrifuges, house cranes, motor mixers, dosing skids, transfer switches, and PLCs

Timeline

Instrumentation and Control Technician

City Of Bremerton Wastewater
08.2021 - Current

Quality Controls Engineer

Valmet Automation
08.2019 - Current

Electrical Technician

K-2 Electric
11.2017 - 04.2018

Electrician

US Navy
03.2012 - 04.2018

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Olympic College

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