Jimmy Vega Velez
Fort Smith,AR
Summary
Hardworking professional skilled at designing and debugging automated systems. Experienced in full development lifecycles and providing technical support, coordinating project needs and enhancing team communication. Exceptional multitasking, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Skilled Automation Tester with demonstrated success as a team leader and project manager. Ready to leverage 16 years of experience in new role with potential for long-term growth and advancement. Focused on training team members and completing full program reviews at all stages of development.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Maintenance Electrician
Planters Hormel Foods
Fort Smith, AR
04.2023 - Current
- Diagnosed and repaired complex electrical problems on industrial motors, control systems, PLCs, switchgear and other related equipment.
- Troubleshot and identified root causes of electrical problems using diagnostic tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities including parts used, labor hours expended and any repairs performed.
- Programmed PLCs for automated machinery operations.
- Dismantled defective or malfunctioning electrical equipment and replaced faulty components following manufacturer's instructions.
- Assisted in the design of new production lines by providing feedback on the most efficient use of electricity and electronic controls to meet operational needs.
- Ordered necessary replacement parts as needed to complete repairs efficiently and cost effectively.
- Collaborated with engineering staff members to ensure proper installation specifications were met during installation processes.
- Developed preventative maintenance schedules for all plant electrical systems and equipment to maximize efficiency while minimizing downtime costs.
- Analyzed blueprints or schematics to determine appropriate wiring configurations for newly installed machinery or equipment upgrades.
- Maintained equipment documents.
- Contacted vendors to procure equipment and tools to meet organizational demands.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning systems or components.
- Led teams and delegated tasks to install, maintain, or repair electrical systems and wiring.
Sr. Control Technician
Tyson Foods, Inc.
Springdale, AR
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided quality support to ensure that products met quality standards and customer requirements.
- Performed visual and dimensional inspections on manufactured parts.
- Assisted with correcting systemic problems in order to eliminate errors.
- Monitored testing procedures to meet established item specifications, standard test methods or protocols.
- Participated in technical trainings and workshops to improve skills set and boost overall knowledge.
- Trained employees in proper equipment use and product testing procedures.
- Identified and troubleshot equipment problems.
- Participated in out-of-specification and failure investigations and recommended corrective actions.
- Installation, integration and commissioning of new automated equipment including, plc and VFD panels, network infrastructure.
- On-site and On call support for all the facilities on the company.
- Participate on daily basis meetings for projects updates.
- Work hand to hand with designer group for upgrades and modifications.
Automation Technician
Planters Peanut
Fort Smith, AR
10.2014 - 02.2022
- Managed, troubleshot and improved automation programs.
- Diagnosed, fixed and optimized electrical control systems.
- Delivered advanced troubleshooting support for maintenance team.
- Communicated automation test results to team members and highlighted potential risks.
- Developed technical solutions to resolved complex range of problems.
- Created concept and control drawings to satisfy client's automation requirements.
- Engineered detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases to identify and correct system errors.
- Maintained detailed recordkeeping and updated project documentation to compile reports.
- Designed and implemented efficient strategies for converting current applications.
- Measured voltage, resistance and current of electrical circuits to assess operating conditions and identify faults.
- Maintained effective supply levels by acquiring material quotes and placed orders from vendors.
- Repaired robotic equipment and performed troubleshooting to resolve robotic system issues.
- Followed design specifications when installing wiring and other electrical components to complete, upgrade, or repair systems.
- Removed and replaced malfunctioning circuit boards and sensors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Juan Ponce De Leon
Florida, PR05.2003
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
Liceo De Arte Y Tecnologia
ReyHaReyRey, PRSome College (No Degree) - Industrial Electronics Technology
Mech-Tech College
Caguas, PRSkills
- Calibration Standards
- Staff Training
- Safety Compliance
- Technical Liaising and Consulting
- Problem Solving
- Technical Support
- Automation
- Project Management
- Communication
- Process Engineering
- Remote Video Conferencing
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Corrective Action Implementation
- Microsoft Office
- Attention to Detail
- Independent Decision Making
- High and Low Voltage
- Communication systems
- Analog and digital systems
- PLC Programming
- Pneumatic Systems
- Automated Testing
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Process Automation
- Hydraulic Systems
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Technical Solution Development
- Automation Process Design
- Technical Reporting
- Industrial Automation
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Basic Fanuc Robots Training (Tyson training center) - 2022
- PLC Basics Training (Tyson training center) - 2022
- AB HMI Training (Rockwell) - 2017
- Device Net Training (Rockwell) - 2017
- Licensed Master Electrician (Puerto Rico) - 2012
- Currently training in Inductive University (Ignition)
Timeline
Lead Maintenance Electrician
Planters Hormel Foods
04.2023 - Current
Sr. Control Technician
Tyson Foods, Inc.
02.2022 - 05.2023
Automation Technician
Planters Peanut
10.2014 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
Juan Ponce De Leon
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
Liceo De Arte Y Tecnologia
Some College (No Degree) - Industrial Electronics Technology
Mech-Tech College
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