Houston Holcomb
La Vergne,TN
Summary
Hardworking Shift Leader gifted at reviewing team tasks to assure quality. Engaging and personable coach and employee trainer successful at maximizing team productivity. Consistently recognized for hard work, attention to detail and goal achievement.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Tech 3/Shift Lead
Amazon BNA8
01.2020 - Current
- Part of 24-hour support, maintain and support all electrical and mechanical equipment throughout the Sort Center
- Actively involved in the roll-out of the PDM program
- Applying comprehensive knowledge of workplace safety regulations to maintain a secure work environment
- Consistently adhered to strict standards of integrity and professionalism
- Adept at working cooperatively with colleagues.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
Senior Controls Designer/Project Lead
SSOE
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Developed control designs for 480v, 120v and 24vdc PLC based control systems
- Utilized NEC and NFPA 79 guidelines to enhance control system designs
- Oversaw projects and provided clear guidance to junior staff
- Attended client meetings as necessary, leveraging Webex and Skype.
- Selected and specified electrical components based on project requirements
- Utilized Rockwell software, RS View, RS Logix 5000, and Autocad Electrical for project completion.
- Generated detailed electrical designs for automation, controls and panel fabrication
- Completed thorough verification of control panels against approved electrical prints, ensuring their readiness for release to the jobsite.
- Supported clients in the onsite commissioning and startup of equipment.
Maintenance Supervisor
Kraft Heinz
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Ensured smooth operations across diverse departments including Electrical, Filling, Building Maintenance, Kitchen, Palletizing and Reliability by overseeing a team of more than 60 employees
- Successfully maintained plant electrical systems, including all substation equipment
- Oversaw end-to-end maintenance operations to guarantee uninterrupted workflow, minimal downtime, and adherence to safety regulations such as LOTO
- Managed daily SAP and RCA tasks such as work order management, report generation, downtime tracking, scheduling, and Kronos time card reconciliation.
- Oversaw the calibration process for 2.13 QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) and made significant contributions to enhancing the effectiveness of the Maintenance Playbook.
- Experienced in Quality and Food Safety with hands-on knowledge of plant machinery including Depalletizers, Fillers, Cappers, Labelers, Packers, Wrappers, and Palletizers.
Electrician
Kraft Heinz
01.2011 - 01.2013
- 24-hour factory support, troubleshooting and maintenance for electrical equipment including Drives, Motors, HMI's and PLCs.
- Installed new equipment, including project equipment
- Drafted AutoCad drawings to streamline the panel creation process
- Skilled in utilizing AutoCad and PLC/HMI software.
Press Control Technician
Helm Instrument Company
01.2005 - 01.2011
- Developed, designed and constructed PLC-based total machine and automation controls for various equipment including metal stamping presses, conveyors, and packaging lines.
- Ensured proper part ordering for various projects based on engineering specs.
- Generated press and automation control initial 'concept' drawings (electrical and mechanical) utilizing AutoCAD Electrical 2004 & 2006.
- Performed panel layout for all components, such as PLC racks and modules, power supplies, D.I.N rails, relays and terminals, motor starters, push buttons, indicator lights, and operator interface displays.
- Streamlined enclosure cut outs for all essential components including front panel items and various electrical connections.
- Proficiently executed the installation and wiring process for the mentioned components
- Performed functional and quality control checks on completed units
- Ensured optimal functionality and performance of the units
- Coordinated shipment of completed units using suitable shipping service.
Repair/Test Technician
Helm Instrument Company
01.1999 - 01.2005
- Performed repairs on circuit boards while also providing comprehensive analysis and troubleshooting for industrial equipment.
- Set up and tested equipment, ensuring calibration to NIST traceability standards.
- Evaluated and verified electrical and electronic equipment according to established testing procedures.
- Performed daily customer interactions and quote generation via MS Office
- Maintained and repaired equipment promptly, ensuring timely shipments.
- Performed necessary testing and verification of equipment as a Production Quality Control technician.
Transducer Lab Technician
Helm Instrument Company
01.1994 - 01.1999
- Performed daily tasks involving wiring, soldering, and strain-gaging various types of load cells (transducers).
- Bonded precision strain gage sensors to steel structures.
- Tested and calibrated all devices.
Education
Currently Working Toward Bachelor's Degree -
Southeastern University
Lakeland, FLAssociate of Science - Electrical/Electronics
Owens Community College
Perrysburg, OHClasses taken for college transfer credit. -
Terra State Community College
Fremont, OHSkills
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel and Windows based applications with excellent typing ability
- Level 1 Thermography and Arc Flash certified
- OSHA 10 hour certified
- Decision-making capabilities
- Team motivation
- Staff Training and Development
- Workplace Safety
- Technical knowledge
- Industry Expertise
- Positive Attitude
- Team Supervision
- Strong verbal and written communication
References
References available on request.
Timeline
Maintenance Tech 3/Shift Lead
Amazon BNA8
01.2020 - Current
Senior Controls Designer/Project Lead
SSOE
01.2018 - 01.2020
Maintenance Supervisor
Kraft Heinz
01.2013 - 01.2018
Electrician
Kraft Heinz
01.2011 - 01.2013
Press Control Technician
Helm Instrument Company
01.2005 - 01.2011
Repair/Test Technician
Helm Instrument Company
01.1999 - 01.2005
Transducer Lab Technician
Helm Instrument Company
01.1994 - 01.1999
Currently Working Toward Bachelor's Degree -
Southeastern University
Associate of Science - Electrical/Electronics
Owens Community College
Classes taken for college transfer credit. -
Terra State Community College
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