Jeremy Loyd
Wister,OK
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Trained in the manufacturing process. Always pursuing new training and skills to gain a wealth of knowledge. Ability to work on anything electrical or mechanical.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Automation and Controls Specialist
Owens Corning
Fort Smith, AR
01.2024 - Current
- Test, diagnose and repair all electrical components within Owens Corning Fort Smith manufacturing Plants
- Ensure equipment has 96.5 percent uptime with very limited downtime
- Generate reports using SAP and AWAQS for Down time work
- Train multi craft technicians who lack electrical skills
- Make program changes per operations request
- Be the Electrical, Automation and Controls support for the Fort smith plants
- I have been apart of a successful manufacturing plant start up
- Currently in the commissioning phase of a new plant start up
- Use computer from a remote location to walk technicians through troubleshooting issues within the program if I am not onsite
- Troubleshoot 4-20mA signals
- Troubleshoot 0-10v signals
- Troubleshoot low voltage electrical circuits
- I/O checks
- Troubleshoot 3phase circuits 480v
- Troubleshoot 700vdc circuits
- Troubleshoot 4160v GH150 Siemens MV drive
- Actuate Switch gear
- Use instrumentation for troubleshooting components
- Replace I/O cards
- Replace/troubleshoot VFDs
- Work in Siemens SIMATIC Manager PCS7, Wincc, and Tia portal
- Our plants have converted over to Siemens energy from Rockwell automation
- I spend most days working with Siemens energy
- I do have experience with AB/Rockwell automation
- Build RCA’s to identify the root cause of an issue
- Reports directly to Electrical and controls engineering lead
- Develop and carry out ideas to make the process run more efficiently
- Build SOPs for training new employees
- Trouble shoot network switches
- Experience with Ethernet Profinet, profibus, RS232, USB and RJ 45
- Work with outside vendors/contractor during outages to maximize work load during outages.
- Help with energy cost savings plan
- Attend daily Electrical and controls meetings
Electrical/Mechanical Technician
Owens Corning
10.2018 - Current
- Performed preventative maintenance on mechanical/electrical equipment and machinery.
- Assisted in the installation of new machines and equipment.
- Assisted with new plant start up/ commissioning
- Tested, diagnosed, and repaired malfunctioning components.
- Experience with motor greasing while listening to the motor with ultra probe 15000
- Trouble shoot and diagnose machinery with Ladder logic and CFC Logic ( Siemens Tia portal, PCS7 CFC and Rockwell RSLogix )
- Experience with Rockwell power flex drives
- Experience with snider drives
- Experience with Siemens G120 drives
- Some experience with MV drives
- Experience with troubleshooting motor failure with All-test pro
- Experience with AC/DC motors
- Experience with Troubleshooting 3 phase electrical systems
- Experience with troubleshooting single phase electrical systems
- Experience with troubleshooting electrical control cabinets ( ET200SP remote I/O, PLCs, Power supplies, wiring etc ).
- Experience with thermography surveys and generating reports with finding.
- Troubleshoot 4-20mA systems
- Experience with running conduit ( Rigid / EMT )
- Terminate new wiring in control cabinets
- Read and understand prints
- Install new VFDs
- Test thermocouples to insure instrument is working correctly
- Replace motors, pumps, gearboxes and align with laser alignment
- Set bearing to manufactured specs
- Replace proximity sensor, ultra sonic sensors, photo electric sensors, micro switches etc.
- Conducted routine lubrication of moving parts according to safety protocols.
- Adjusted machine settings as needed to optimize production processes.
- Utilized hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers.
- Maintained accurate records of repairs and preventive maintenance activities.
- Developed detailed reports on operational issues and recommended corrective actions.
- Calibrated instruments used in testing operations to verify performance specifications.
- Researched technical manuals for troubleshooting guidance when necessary.
- Organized spare parts inventory to facilitate quick access during repairs or replacements.
- Operated computer-controlled automated systems for manufacturing processes.
- Followed safety regulations while working with hazardous materials and chemicals.
- Attended training sessions for updates on product changes or modifications.
- Ensured the proper disposal of waste materials generated from repair works.
- Collaborated with other technicians to complete complex projects efficiently.
- Audited, maintained and repaired equipment to achieve operational efficiency.
- Designed tools for use in manufacturing processes.
- Use SAP to create notifications, work orders, activity reports, and look up parts etc.
- Ability to work alone without being supervised
- Ability to stay focused on an issue until the problem has been resolved.
- Experience with mig welding, stick welding and tig welding.
Electrical Apprentice
Reaction electric
06.2016 - 09.2018
- Installed and maintained electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures in accordance with local codes and regulations.
- Tested electrical systems to ensure proper functioning and safety.
- Repaired faulty or damaged components on existing electrical systems.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and technical documents for installation of new systems.
- Performed preventive maintenance procedures on electrical systems.
- Replaced defective circuit breakers, fuses, switches, outlets, lighting fixtures and other components as needed.
- Assisted in the planning of new installations by studying customer requirements and following approved specifications.
- Installed conduit systems including EMT, rigid conduit, flexible conduit.
- Used hand tools such as wire strippers, cutters to prepare wires for connections to boxes, terminals.
- Identified problems with circuits or equipment using testing devices such as multimeters or oscilloscopes.
- Worked with a variety of materials including PVC conduits, copper wiring, aluminum wiring and MC cables.
- Cut openings in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes or electrical conduit using power saws or cutting torches.
- Installed ground fault circuit interrupter outlets per code requirements.
- Inspected transformers and circuit breakers to identify any potential issues before they become major problems.
- Pulled wires through conduit runs using fish tapes, Tuggers or pull strings when necessary.
- Assembled junction boxes according to code requirements.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all work performed.
- Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs.
- Worked in team-based environment to accomplish projects.
- Assisted with electrical installation tasks, added new wiring and adjusted breaker boxes.
- Installed new electrical components, fixtures and motors.
- Listened to directives of senior electrical professionals to complete efficient tasks.
- Measured and prepared supplies for electrical tasks.
- Completed semi-skilled and skilled work under supervision of fully qualified professionals.
- Dug trenches and created holes to pull conduit and install supports.
- Followed relevant electrical and building codes for each job.
- Reviewed blueprints and electrical schematics to perform tasks to specifications.
- Maintained organization, cleanliness and safety in work areas.
- Verified measurements and made accurate cuts to avoid wasting materials on job sites.
Education
Certificate - Ultrasound Level 1
UE Systems
07.2023
Certificate - Multi Craft Technician
UAFS
Fort Smith, AR08.2021
Certificate - Mechanical Drive Systems
UAFS
Fort Smith, AR08.2021
Certificate - Fluid Power Systems
UAFS
Fort Smith, AR08.2021
Certificate - Industrial Electricity
UAFS
Fort Smith, AR08.2021
Certificate - Industrial Motor Controls
UAFS
Fort Smith, AR08.2021
Certificate - Electrical And Electronics
Kiamichi Technology Center
Poteau, OK05.2017
Skills
- Equipment Installation
- New plant commissioning
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Quality Inspection
- Parts Fabrication
- Preventive Maintenance
- Power Tool Operation
- Work Order Interpretation
- System Configuration
- Safety Protocols
- Equipment Monitoring
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Electrical troubleshooting
- AC/DC circuits
- Servo drives
- Root Cause Analysis
- TPM
- Equipment Testing
- Microsoft word, excel and power point
- Ultrasound testing
- SAP
- Allen Bradley
- Siemens energy
- Rockwell automation
- Honeywell
- Snider electric
- Instrumentation
- PLCs
- HMIs
- VFDs
- P&IDs
- Fluid systems
- Motor testing
- Teaching new skills
- Learning new skills
- Leading projects
- Welding/ cutting
- Power tools
- Rigging
- Bridge crane
Timeline
Automation and Controls Specialist
Owens Corning
01.2024 - Current
Electrical/Mechanical Technician
Owens Corning
10.2018 - Current
Electrical Apprentice
Reaction electric
06.2016 - 09.2018
Certificate - Ultrasound Level 1
UE Systems
Certificate - Multi Craft Technician
UAFS
Certificate - Mechanical Drive Systems
UAFS
Certificate - Fluid Power Systems
UAFS
Certificate - Industrial Electricity
UAFS
Certificate - Industrial Motor Controls
UAFS
Certificate - Electrical And Electronics
Kiamichi Technology Center