Christopher Scott Alexander
Bowling Green,KY
Summary
Experienced Instrumentation and Control Technician skilled in PLC programming, electrical troubleshooting, and data communication configuration. Proven ability to maintain complex systems and enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Instrumentation and Control Technician
Bowling Green Municipal Utilities
Bowling Green, Kentucky
03.2014 - Current
- Installed and calibrated instrumentation for water and waste treatment systems.
- Conducted routine maintenance on control systems to ensure reliable operation.
- Read and interpreted technical manuals, drawings and schematics to make accurate repair decisions.
- Coordinated with vendors regarding the procurement of required parts or services.
- Assisted engineers in the design of new instrumentation systems and components.
- Monitored system performance to identify areas for improvement.
- Configured communication protocols for data exchange between various devices.
- Built, calibrated and maintained electrical instruments used in design development processes.
- Performed preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance to keep machinery running at optimal levels.
- Maintain and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers, Variable Frequency Drives, Scada software, level devices, flow meters, DO probes, TSS probes.
- Maintain firmware and license for VTScada, Allen Bradley, and Hach equipment.
- Maintain calibration records for instrumentation device.
- Collaborate with IT and Cybersecurity Dept to secure the Scada system.
Electrical Controls Technician
Bowling Green Metalforming
Bowling Green, Kentucky
09.2004 - 02.2014
- Installed and maintained electrical control systems for automotive manufacturing equipment.
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical faults in production machinery to minimize downtime.
- Assisted in efficient PLC programming for automated manufacturing processes.
- Troubleshot and repaired wiring and components of electrical systems.
- Programmed PLCs for effective control of automated processes.
- Provided technical support for repairs or upgrades to existing electrical systems.
- Replaced defective parts adhering to industry standards and safety protocols.
- Performed preventive maintenance on all electrical control and mechanical systems.
- Maintained and troubleshot Variable Frequency Drives, robots, HMI units, rebuilt pumps and gearboxes, replaced motors
Electrical Controls Technician
Tower Automotive
Bowling Green, Kentucky
08.2003 - 07.2004
- Installed and maintained electrical control systems for automotive manufacturing equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Executed preventive maintenance on all electrical control systems to enhance reliability.
- Assisted in programming PLCs to improve efficiency in automated manufacturing processes.
- Documented maintenance activities and repairs in compliance with company standards.
- Operated ecoat and waste treatment systems, ensuring adherence to safety regulations.
- Maintained and troubleshot variable frequency drives, flow meters, pH probes, and HMI units.
- Replaced motors and rebuilt pumps to sustain operational capacity.
- Installed new equipment while maintaining existing machines according to safety protocols.
Service Technician
Modern Supply Co.
Bowling Green, Kentucky
07.1993 - 07.2003
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical circuits using schematics and diagrams for various welding equipment.
- Conducted service appointments to identify and resolve issues.
- Collaborated with vendors to procure replacement parts and materials.
- Maintained accurate records of service calls, repairs, and parts utilized.
Education
Industrial Maintenance - Industrial Automation
KATC
Bowling Green, KY05-1993
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY08-1990
High School Diploma -
Glasgow High School
Glasgow, KY07-1990
Skills
- PLC programming
- Data communication configuration
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Electrical schematics
- Analog circuits
- Digital circuits
- Level measurement
- SCADA systems
- Field instrumentation
- Pressure transmitters
- Control valves maintenance
- Instrumentation installation
- SCADA system operation
- Flow meters calibration
- PID controllers
- Control valves
- Temperature sensors
- Gas detection
Timeline
Instrumentation and Control Technician
Bowling Green Municipal Utilities
03.2014 - Current
Electrical Controls Technician
Bowling Green Metalforming
09.2004 - 02.2014
Electrical Controls Technician
Tower Automotive
08.2003 - 07.2004
Service Technician
Modern Supply Co.
07.1993 - 07.2003
Industrial Maintenance - Industrial Automation
KATC
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering
Western Kentucky University
High School Diploma -
Glasgow High School