David Evans

• Work with Engineers and OEM to investigate and solve problems on Plant equipment and Control Processes
• Assist Engineering with replacement/upgrade of obsolete equipment, PLC,HMI,Instruments,Safety devices
• Work with Production team on Process Controls Improvements/ request
• Assist electricians with troubleshooting and process improvements
• Create diagrams, drawings using Cad software. AutoCad Electrical experience
• Lead and assist electrical team with Process improvements/Technical upgrades
• Work with Technical and Electrical departments implementing cost-saving initiatives that address long-standing problems
• Work with Engineering/Electrical Teams with LOTO Identification and safe work practice procedures
• Continued Learning/training and experience with SCADA software and hardware

RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000

FactoryTalkView Studio

Wondrware/Intouch

Controllogix/Compactlogix controllers

Ethernet/Profibus/As-i communications

• Installing and troubleshooting motor control systems, process instruments, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Calibrating and installing instruments such as chart recorders, pressure/level transmitters, temperature transmitters
• Building control panels and running conduit to complete new projects to update older equipment
• Maintenance of high voltage substation breakers and switches
• Blueprint reading and drawing
• Troubleshooting PLC programs (Siemens)(Allen Bradley) and adding ladder logic for production improvements
• Plan and layout electrical installation projects
• Complete safety inspections on plant equipment i.e. burner control, cranes, hoist, emergency lighting, etc
• Complete daily work orders
• Train entry level electricians i.e. process controls, preventive maintenance, plant safety practices

• Provide Control System support for Amazon facility.
• Assist Facilities team with troubleshooting of plant automated conveyor, sorters, vision systems, print & apply systems.
• Allen Bradley PLC trouble shooting and editing using a Management of Change system.
• Tracking process data for daily reports to provide real time information for process improvements.
• Work with contractor/vendor on projects and documentation reports.
• Perform Daily Preventive Maintenance with Facilities team.
• Work as controls team lead to provide information on process control and hand-off's to other control shift teams.
• Follow LOTO on all building equipment.

• Analyze and troubleshoot electrical malfunctions in equipment (PLC ladder logic, VFD, Servo Amplifiers, Servo Motors, Hydraulic, Pressure, Temperature Control Loops, Vision systems )and related components, diagnosing and correcting the problems quickly to avoid production delays
• Responsible for preventative maintenance of complicated electrical equipment and circuits.
• Troubleshooting and technical experience on control systems and Process Control Automation ( Fanuc plc, Allen Bradley plc, Siemens plc, HMI )
• Follow established safety procedures according to OSHA standards and company procedures.
• Promote teamwork and show a willingness to work with other departments
• Participate in continuous improvement activities
• Read,update and interpret drawings and wiring schematics (Autocad Electrical)
• Demonstrate strong problem solving skills
• Communicate operational issues and changes to management on a daily basis

• Support production teams throughout the facility by providing efficient troubleshooting and repair of malfunctioning production equipment
• Troubleshoot PLC ladder logic, and components (CPU, I/O card) and communications modules (Ethernet, Profibus)
• Electrical control and process improvements on existing high speed production lines
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot relay logic, ladder diagrams, control components photo eyes, motor starters, relays, limit switches, proximity sensors, timers, solenoids, Servo drives, Vfd, tachs, and encoders
• Preventive maintenance on plant facility systems - Chiller system, Automated air supply system, Emergency generator backup power
• Troubleshoot automated conveyor systems
• Update electrical drawings
• Replaced aging equipment with newer control electronics i.e. Allen Bradley PLC, HMI, VFD, and controls
• Work with PID temp control
• Work with Fanuc robotics equipment i.e. palletizer systems
• Complete electrical PM work orders on all production lines
• Ensured compatibility and safety of all electrical components using test equipment such as ohmmeters, amp meters, megger and voltmeters
• Mentor and train new technicians on plant operations and safety practices

• Installing and troubleshooting motor control systems, process instruments, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Calibrating and installing instruments such as chart recorders, pressure/level transmitters, temperature transmitters
• Building control panels and running conduit to complete new projects to update older equipment
• Maintenance of high voltage substation breakers and switches
• Blueprint reading and drawing
• Troubleshooting PLC programs (Siemens) and adding ladder logic for production improvements
• Plan and layout electrical installation projects
• Complete safety inspections on plant equipment i.e. burner control, cranes, hoist, emergency lighting, etc
• Complete daily work orders
• Train entry level electricians i.e. process controls, preventive maintenance, plant safety practices.
  
  

• Oversaw electrical sub-contractor on electrical installations
• Installation of conduit and cable tray runs throughout the plant
• Wiring of motor control centers (MCC) and testing of operation
• Plant start-up and trouble shooting of all electrical equipment
• Maintaining a safe and clean work site

• Worked on 4 construction projects during this time. The projects were
• Sheetrock plant, Baltimore MD. Dapp plant, Woodbury NJ
• Ceiling tile plant, Walworth Wisc
• Plaster cement plant, Southard Okla
• Ran conduit and cable tray
• Terminated AC/DC motors, motor control centers, lighting and receptacle circuits, field devices i.e. limit sw, pxoximity sw, level probes, thermoucouples, etc
• Troubleshoot control problems at plant start-up
• Follow all safety PPE practices
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• Paper Mill Project- Catawba, South Carolina
• Ran conduit and cable tray
• Worked in MCC rooms terminating 480vac feeders and control cables

• George Pacific Pappermill, Louisiana
• Worked with journeyman electrician on conduit and cable tray runs
• Pulled feeder cables and control wires
• Terminated 3 phase 480vac motors
• Terminated control wires at MCC
• Follow all PPE practices

• Project- Pennington Biomedical Center- Baton Rouge La
• Worked with journeyman electrician on conduit runs, lighting, receptacles, and fire alarm system
• Ran rigid and emt conduit
• Pulled and terminated wires for lighting and receptacles
• Helped terminate 480 vac feeder cables

• Project- Air Products Plant, Louisiana
• Worked with journeyman electrician on underground conduit installations
• Pulled feeder cables
• Cleaned and maintained all electrical power tools, stocked electrical fittings and parts in storeroom
• Followed PPE safety rules