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Davis Whitehead

Sparks

Summary

Dynamic IC&E Technician with a proven track record at Tesla, excelling in troubleshooting and maintaining complex control systems. Adept at reading schematics and performing precise electrical repairs, I bring strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to operational excellence, ensuring high equipment availability and reliability in fast-paced environments.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

IC&E Technician

Tesla
11.2024 - Current
  • Proficiency in reading P&IDs and technical specifications
  • Install, and maintain panel integration, including PLCs, VFDs, RIOs
  • Install control and measurement instruments on existing or new plant equipment and troubleshoot process control systems (control valves, flow meters, temperature sensors, pressure sensors, actuators, leak switches)
  • Work with low voltage systems such as building automation, security, and data communication networks
  • Interpret and use electrical schematics, control diagrams and P&IDs for installation and troubleshooting HVAC equipment, Process skids, and MFG equipment
  • Preform Preliminary Commissioning activities including but not limited to loop checks, device configurations, OATs, Motor IDs, and network configuration
  • Supporting controls group in troubleshooting, upgrading and new installation of systems by consulting manuals, reading, and interpreting circuit diagrams, blueprints, and schematics

Facilities Automation Technician

Chewy.com
04.2022 - 11.2024
  • Assist in the maintenance and repair of automated material handling equipment.
  • Ensure high equipment availability rates.
  • Use preventive and Reliability Centered Maintenance processes, and quickly troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and rapidly restore equipment to service to support a successful operation.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot all electrical and mechanical aspects of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) on site, including conveyor systems, sortation systems, carton erectors, print and apply, compactors/balers and general maintenance in the facilities.
  • Reset, repair, or replace adjustable components (belts, chains, cables) and wearing components (guides, bearings, wheels, rollers, pulleys).
  • Maintain and troubleshoot motors, photo eyes, relays, proximity sensors, solenoids, motor starters, encoders, etc.

Maintenance Technician

Swanson’s Health Products
07.2017 - 08.2021
  • Maintained and repaired automated equipment
  • Maintain and repair forklifts, scissor lift, and powered pallet jacks.
  • Set up, program, run and maintain the automated conveyor systems.
  • PLC controller programming and troubleshooting.
  • General maintenance in the facilities.
  • Inventory control. Responsible for purchasing and ordering needed equipment and parts.
  • Ability to read and understand schematics for electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Automotive Technician

Adams Custom Engines Inc
10.2016 - 05.2017
  • Test electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation.
  • Repair or replace defective ball joint suspensions, brake shoes, or wheel bearings.
  • Align wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering mechanisms of automobiles.

Mechanic

STS (Sierra Army Depot)
06.2016 - 08.2016
  • Remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools.
  • Refurbished defunct vehicles to be sent to Israel.
  • Managed the disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
  • Forklift Operator; Standup and Sit-down.

Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic

U.S. Army
01.2009 - 10.2015
  • 6 years of experience in diesel mechanics during tenure of the military.
  • Using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers and computerized diagnostic devices.
  • Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services.
  • Repair and service air conditioning, heating, engine cooling, and electrical systems.
  • Troubleshoot ignition systems, lights, and instrument and control panels.
  • Environment Control Officer in Hawaii. Ensure environmental compliance at Army motorpool repair locations. Inventory and disposal of used waste and hazardous material.

Offshore Production Operator

Venoco Inc
11.2004 - 12.2008
  • Forklift Operation, Booms, and Cranes
  • On site Emergency Medical Technician on off shore oil production facilities.
  • Conducted safety equipment inspections, services and repairs.
  • Administered safety briefings and orientation training to production personnel. Ensured health and safety controls to ensure a safe work environment.
  • Monitors and records the production of gas, oil, and water from computer and meter readings.
  • Performs regulatory inspections which involve tasks such as: testing safety devices high and low pressures; checking fluid levels in the separator, tank, and other parts of the vessel; inspecting wellheads for leaks and deficiencies, and recording data on required forms for computer input.
  • Inputs data from recorded levels and pressures in the computer for daily or periodic reporting.
  • Performs minor mechanical and equipment repairs as required on items such as pumps and valves.
  • Responsible for making daily operational decisions of a somewhat complex nature based on retention time, pressures, temperatures, volume of fluids and gas, and required chemicals.

Education

H.S. Diploma -

Foothill High School
Redding, CA

Major Electrical Engineering

TMCC

Basic Math and Science Training test (BMST)

Fort Campbell Education Center

Environmental Compliance & Safety Certification

Dep. of Public Works
Hawaii

Production Safety Training (T-2)

Pacific SEATEC
Ventura California

Degree - Industrial Electronics and Automation

Career College of Northern Nevada

Skills

  • Excellent skills in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and electronics testing/repair
  • Excellent skills in electrical hydraulic systems
  • Experience reading and understanding schematics
  • Test electronic computer components, remove and replace

Custom

Honorable discharge from the U.S. Army

Timeline

IC&E Technician

Tesla
11.2024 - Current

Facilities Automation Technician

Chewy.com
04.2022 - 11.2024

Maintenance Technician

Swanson’s Health Products
07.2017 - 08.2021

Automotive Technician

Adams Custom Engines Inc
10.2016 - 05.2017

Mechanic

STS (Sierra Army Depot)
06.2016 - 08.2016

Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic

U.S. Army
01.2009 - 10.2015

Offshore Production Operator

Venoco Inc
11.2004 - 12.2008

H.S. Diploma -

Foothill High School

Major Electrical Engineering

TMCC

Basic Math and Science Training test (BMST)

Fort Campbell Education Center

Environmental Compliance & Safety Certification

Dep. of Public Works

Production Safety Training (T-2)

Pacific SEATEC

Degree - Industrial Electronics and Automation

Career College of Northern Nevada

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