Jeff Firth
Hudson
Summary
Dynamic Electrical/Instrument Technician with a proven track record at PPG, excelling in instrumentation troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. Adept at diagnosing electrical faults and enhancing production efficiency through effective teamwork and communication. Skilled in motor controls and committed to adhering to safety protocols while delivering high-quality results in complex environments.
A high respect for safety and organization to ensure safety for myself and others. Team player
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical/Instrument Technician
PPG
10.2013 - Current
- Increased production efficiency with diligent troubleshooting and repair of instrument malfunctions.
- Interpreted equipment manuals and schematics to determine corrective actions for repairs, calibrations, and installations.
- Provided technical support to team members during complex troubleshooting efforts, sharing expertise when necessary to resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
- Performed repair procedures on damaged instruments and sourced replacements from approved vendors.
- Perform preventive maintenance to ensure they operate efficiently and safely.
- Dealing with extruders, ovens, extractors, mixers, dryers and winders
- Diagnose and repair faults in electrical equipment. (Motors, transformers, VFD's, etc.)
- Adhere to safety protocols
- Comply with electrical codes, standards and regulations.
- Install, maintain and troubleshoot circuits
Commercial & Industrial Electrician
IBEW Local 306, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
06.2002 - 10.2013
- Leveraged strong troubleshooting skills to quickly diagnose electrical faults in commercial settings, minimizing costly downtime.
- Assisted in the successful completion of large-scale commercial projects through effective teamwork and strong communication skills.
- Maximized productivity using comprehensive knowledge of various tools such as wire strippers, multimeters, hydraulic benders, and fish tapes during installations or repairs.
- Spent time as a service driver, doing maintenance on a variety of different equipment for various companies.
- Read blueprints and Schematics
- Test electrical systems to ensure proper functions, including ensuring that systems were safe.
Commercial and Residential Plumber
Self-employeed
02.2000 - 06.2002
- Install and repair plumbing systems
- Troubleshooting
- Dealt with copper, PVC, Cast Iron and steel plumbing
- Install fixtures
Education
No Degree - Electrical Theory
Akron JATC
Akron, OH05-2007
Skills
- Instrumentation troubleshooting
- Hazardous area equipment
- Field instrumentation
- Pressure testing procedures
- Troubleshoot & Repair of electrical systems
- New equipment installations
- Preventative maintenance
- Motor controls
- Building systems
- plumbing
Certification
- NFPA 70E - Arc Flash & Energized Electrical Work
- CPR
- OSHA 30
- Aerial Lift
- Confined Space
Timeline
Electrical/Instrument Technician
PPG
10.2013 - Current
Commercial & Industrial Electrician
IBEW Local 306, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
06.2002 - 10.2013
Commercial and Residential Plumber
Self-employeed
02.2000 - 06.2002
No Degree - Electrical Theory
Akron JATC
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