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Dennis Steele

Deford,Michigan

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I built the Sgs fuel lab located at 751 McCormick Dr. Lapeer MI. Set up testing and also was a test technician as needed. I work well with others and always go above and beyond what is asked of me.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Supervisor

SGS International
Lapeer, MI
01.2014 - 10.2022
  • Scheduled and coordinated preventative maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability.
  • Reviewed work orders, allocated resources, assigned tasks, and established priorities for completion of jobs.
  • Provided technical support to operations staff as needed to resolve complex problems with equipment or processes.
  • Conducted regular inspections of all equipment in the facility to identify any potential problems before they became serious issues.
  • Ordered replacement parts as required to keep machines running efficiently.
  • Worked closely with vendors and suppliers to purchase spare parts at competitive prices.

Licensed Electrical Contractor

Northern Light Electric
Deford, MI
05.1993 - 01.2014
  • Ensured compliance with local and national codes, safety standards, and regulations.
  • Performed troubleshooting of complex mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Installed, maintained, tested, and repaired high voltage circuits, equipment, and components.
  • Conducted inspections of existing installations to identify defects or non-conformance issues.
  • Repaired faulty wiring in industrial machinery and equipment according to specifications.
  • Provided technical advice regarding design, construction, or program modifications to improve efficiency of operations.
  • Tested continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, oscilloscopes.
  • Supervised a team of electricians in the installation and repair process.
  • Responded promptly to emergency calls for repair services at customer sites.
  • Installed conduit, wire and motor controls.
  • Connected wires to circuit breakers and transformers.
  • Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
  • Installed cables, conductors and wire trays and completed necessary hook-ups for primary power lines.
  • Diagnosed issues in electrical circuits and equipment and took proper corrective or preventive measures for repair.
  • Directed electricians on installation, maintenance and repair on electrical wiring and equipment.
  • Adhered to specifications and codes in installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.
  • Worked extensively on three-phase, 277/480 volt power distribution systems.
  • Performed electrical utility services for industrial-based and new building projects.
  • Reviewed and assessed electrical, mechanical and architectural diagrams and specifications to accurately complete projects.

Controls Engineer

KUKA Systems
Saginaw, MI
10.2022 - Current
  • Performed routine maintenance on existing control systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
  • Programmed PLCs using Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Function Block Diagrams languages.
  • Configured HMIs with graphic displays, alarms, data logging capabilities.
  • Conducted root cause analysis of problems encountered during testing or operation of control systems.
  • Provided technical support to customers regarding installation and operation of control systems.

Education

High School Diploma -

Career Tech Center
Traverse City, MI
05-1992

Skills

  • Preventive Maintenance Scheduling
  • Job Planning
  • Technical Support
  • Equipment And System Inspection
  • Preventive Maintenance Coordination
  • Scheduled Maintenance
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Equipment Operations
  • Equipment Troubleshooting
  • Electrical Projects
  • Power And Hand Tool Operation
  • Complex Repair Planning
  • Supplier Relations
  • Supply Coordination
  • Subcontractor Coordination
  • Emergency Repairs
  • Parts Replacement
  • Technical Inspections
  • Equipment Monitoring
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Facilities Maintenance
  • Building Systems Knowledge
  • Remodeling Project Management
  • Renovations, Building, And Demolition
  • Equipment Operation
  • Project Leadership

Timeline

Controls Engineer

KUKA Systems
10.2022 - Current

Maintenance Supervisor

SGS International
01.2014 - 10.2022

Licensed Electrical Contractor

Northern Light Electric
05.1993 - 01.2014

High School Diploma -

Career Tech Center
Dennis Steele