Colby Holly
Carrollton,Ms.
Summary
Experienced electrical and instrumentation technician who is versed in high-voltage applications. Proven troubleshooter that is conscious in reducing downtime and cost of repairs. Committed to leading by example in effort to achieve company goals while maintaining a safe environment.
Professional technician with thorough understanding of electrical and instrumentation maintenance and repair. Proven history of ensuring equipment reliability and minimizing downtime through skilled diagnostics and timely interventions. Known for excellent teamwork, adaptability to changing work conditions, and focus on achieving optimal results within team settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
PPM
05.2021 - Current
- Assisted in the development of detailed maintenance schedules for plant-wide E&I assets to optimize productivity while reducing costs associated with unplanned downtime.
- Reduced downtime through proactive preventive maintenance programs for electrical systems and instrumentation equipment.
- Optimized plant efficiency with the installation, calibration, and troubleshooting of process control instruments such as pressure transmitters, temperature sensors, and flow meters.
- Provided prompt emergency response to address unexpected failures in E&I equipment, minimizing production losses.
- Conducted comprehensive testing procedures using multimeters, oscilloscopes, calibrators, and other diagnostic tools to verify proper functioning of E&I components.
- Improved equipment reliability by conducting thorough inspections, identifying issues, and performing necessary repairs on electrical and instrumentation systems.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities by troubleshooting complex issues related to PLC programming, HMI interfaces, SCADA systems, and other industrial control systems.
Electrician
Dent Turner A/C and Electrical
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Part-time position- electrician performing residential and commercial electrical duties.
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
Laborer, Equipment Operator Oil Field
Delta Drilling
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Full-time position- Laborer, equipment operator, and performs duties related to directional drilling.
- Demonstrated flexibility with shifting responsibilities based on project needs, contributing to overall productivity levels.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
- Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
- Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
- Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
Electrician
Railway Logix
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Part-time position performing skills of electrical wiring on panel boxes of railroad crossing stations and any other duties assigned.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
Education
Associate Degree - Electrical Technology
East Mississippi Community College
05.2021
Technical Certificate - Vocational Certificate Industrial Electricity
East Mississippi Community College
01.2019
High School Diploma -
Carroll Academy
05.2018
Skills
- Strong planning
- Organization
- Communication skills
- Troubleshooting skills
- Calibration and repair of instrument loops
- Variable speed drives
- PLC’s
- Low voltage electrical systems
- Heavy equipment operator
Certification
- OSHA 10
- Technical Certificate for Vocational Industrial Electricity
- ACT, WorkKeys; National Career Readiness Certificate Gold level
- NPFA 70E/Electrical Safety Training
- Trinova Basic Instrumentation
- Trinova Calibration Course
- Trinova Loop check & Troubleshooting
Electrical Program Training
- Advanced PLC Programming
- Advanced Motor Control
- Programming and Wiring Variable Frequency Drives
Timeline
Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
PPM
05.2021 - Current
Electrician
Dent Turner A/C and Electrical
06.2020 - 05.2021
Laborer, Equipment Operator Oil Field
Delta Drilling
01.2019 - 01.2020
Electrician
Railway Logix
01.2018 - 12.2018
Technical Certificate - Vocational Certificate Industrial Electricity
East Mississippi Community College
High School Diploma -
Carroll Academy
Associate Degree - Electrical Technology
East Mississippi Community College
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