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Chad Risinger

Maintenance Technician
Inman,SC

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

PLC Technician

Refresco
Greer, SC
10.2023 - Current

Assist the Maintenance Department with troubleshooting PLC related issues within the production and facility operations using Rockwell software. RS Logix 500, RS logix 5000, and Studio 5000 are the primary PLCs in operation.

Assist in any other maintenance related issues when needed within the plant

Controls Engineer

Upstate Controls
Simpsonville, SC
10.2022 - 12.2022

Troubleshooted and programed PLCs using Siemens TIA Portal And Allen Bradley Control Logix Software.

Set up networks on small scale systems using Profinet and Ethernet/IP.

Program and upgrade Siemens HMIs using TIA Portal

Build Elictrical Panels using specs from AutoCAD Electrical Drawings.

Update wiring changes using AutoCAD Electrical

Install and program various VFDs

ESA

BMW Manufacturing
Greer, SC
08.2011 - 04.2022

Troubleshoot, Repair, and Preventive Maintenance on the test equipment in Hall 50 and 52.

PLC experience with Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal. VFD experience with Siemens and SEW.

Robotic experience with Kuka. Experience with Profinet, and Profibus communication.

Assisted in installing and commissioning of Hall 50 training lab consisting of two Kuka robots, conveyor system, HMIs, Keyence Safety Scanners, and other Profinet devices

ESA

Tier One Solutions
Greer, SC
04.2010 - 08.2011

Assisted in commissioning and launching of Hall 52 assembly plant, including Eplan verifications, spare parts setup, safety matrixes, equipment availability, etc.

Troubleshoot, Repair, and Preventive Maintenance on the test equipment in Hall 50 and 52.

Controls Technician

WP Law Inc
Lexington, SC
01.2008 - 09.2009

Install, Troubleshoot, Repair Large Scale Pump Stations across SC and NC. PLC experience with GE Fanuc, and Omron. VFD experience with Baldor, Yaskawa, Seimens, and Toshiba. Experience with EXOR and Red Lion OITs. Designed small scale control systems, assembled and installed them. PVC piping, Flow switches, Pressure switches, Digital pressure gauges, Valves, Welding, Pump rebuilds, and Motor repairs are other notable experiences.

Maintenance Technician

Compx Security Products
Mauldin, SC
06.2005 - 12.2007

Troubleshoot, Repair, and Preventive Maintenance in the Electroplating/Waste Water division. Production environment. PLC experience with Allen Bradley. VFD experience with Sew Eurodrive. PVC piping, Welding, AC/DC rectifiers, Pump repairs, Pneumatic cylinder rebuilds, Proximity switches, Motor repairs, Acetylene torch, Plasma cutting, and Gear reducers are other notable experiences.

Education

Associates in Industrial Maintenance - Minor in PLC

Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC
2005

High School Diploma -

Woodmont High School
Piedmont, SC
05.1996

Certificate in Metal Fabrication - Metal Fabrication

Donaldson Career Center
Piedmont, SC
05.1996

Skills

Install, Program, Troubleshoot PLCs

Install, Program, Troubleshoot VFDs

Install, Troubleshoot, Repair Electrical Control Systems

Install, Troubleshoot, Repair Mechanical Control Systems

Install, Troubleshoot, Repair Pneumatic Control Systems

Welding

Install, Commission Equipment

Timeline

PLC Technician

Refresco
10.2023 - Current

Controls Engineer

Upstate Controls
10.2022 - 12.2022

ESA

BMW Manufacturing
08.2011 - 04.2022

ESA

Tier One Solutions
04.2010 - 08.2011

Controls Technician

WP Law Inc
01.2008 - 09.2009

Maintenance Technician

Compx Security Products
06.2005 - 12.2007

Associates in Industrial Maintenance - Minor in PLC

Greenville Technical College

High School Diploma -

Woodmont High School

Certificate in Metal Fabrication - Metal Fabrication

Donaldson Career Center
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