JOHNNY BOX
Amory,MS
Summary
Seeking to advance my career in an established company where I can utilize my experience and skills.
Sincere, loyal and dedicated Controls Engineer who has over 10 years of controls/programming experience and over 20 years of maintenance experience.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Controls Engineer
Yokohama Tire
11.2024 - Current
- Design, develop, and implement advanced control systems and automation solutions to optimize tire manufacturing processes
- Program and maintain PLC systems (e.g., Allen Bradley) and HMIs to enhance operational efficiency and reduce downtime
- Troubleshoot and debug complex control systems, ensuring seamless production line performance
- Develop SCADA systems for real-time data acquisition, monitoring, and process improvement
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate safety systems and ensure compliance with industry standards
- Create and maintain electrical schematics, documentation, and preventive maintenance programs for control systems
- Provide technical training and support to production and maintenance teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Industrial Controls Engineer
Plymouth Tube Company
10.2023 - Current
- Design, develop, and implement control systems and automation solutions for industrial processes
- Develop and maintain PLC and HMI programs for process control
- Troubleshoot and debug existing control systems
- Design and develop SCADA systems for data acquisition and monitoring
- Develop and implement safety systems for industrial processes
- Develop and maintain electrical schematics and diagrams
- Develop and maintain documentation for control systems
- Perform system commissioning and start-up
- Develop and maintain preventive maintenance programs for control systems
- Perform system upgrades and modifications
- Provide technical support and training for control systems
Maintenance Supervisor/Controls Engineer
Raybern Foods
12.2022 - 10.2023
- Coordinated, planned and supervised maintenance technicians
- Drove maintenance-related area improvement with cross functional teams
- Oversaw the successful implementation of area maintenance projects
- Managed and mentored area maintenance staff by providing performance coaching, training, and direction
- Communicated between maintenance technicians and business partners which included Production, Facilities, and Engineering
- Coordinated area maintenance team's training, performance goals, and development plans
- Set and maintained high standards
- Provided daily motivation and training
- Led the employees to understand the value of their work which lead to greater ownership
- Handled the coordination, evaluation, and continuous improvements of the department/team
- Estimated project cost, managed workload, interacted with vendors, developed specifications, tested enhancements and drove changes
Controls Engineer
Raybern Foods
12.2022 - 10.2023
- Responsible for the maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical control systems on continuous production lines including PLC, Ethernet communications, level and pressure transducers, proximity switches, oven units, mixers, and conveyors
- Updated and optimized existing and new manufacturing electrical systems by changing hardware and programming ladder logic for Allen Bradley and HMI, setting drives parameters and calibrating instrumentation
- Worked with contractors for installing and commissioning new machines for manufacturing
- Engineered and designed electrical panels and wiring schematics utilizing Skycad Electrical
- Responsible for bill of materials, cost and timing, and procuring electrical materials and contractor services
- Designed and implemented PLC and HMI applications
- Conducted factory acceptance test of PLC and HMI applications, skid instruments and control panels
- Prepared and reviewed designs for wiring, installation and configuration for field instrumentation, PLC hardware and panels
- Provided consultation and technical support on issues relating to HMI and computer configuration
- Utilized RS Logix 5000, FactoryTalk View Studio, Microsoft Office
- Provided electrical troubleshooting for PLC hardware and programs
- Also control panels which included 480V, 120V, 24VDC, transformers, servo amps, motor starters, HMIs, and other wiring issue
Automation Technician
PECO FOODS
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Maintained and troubleshot all PLC and controls systems plant-wide
- Maintained and troubleshot ABB Robots
- Assisted with the Engineering and Maintenance Teams on all breakdowns to minimize downtime
- Added multiple analog and digital instrumentation for data acquisition
- Worked with OEMs to develop FactoryTalk for control and data acquisitions of plant systems
- Maintained and troubleshot all low voltage control systems
- Edited PLC programs as needed, edited and built HMI screens to aid in engineering tasks
- Referred to blueprints, repair manuals and parts catalogs to diagnose and repair equipment
- Trained maintenance on electrical skills and programming
Maintenance Technician
Raybern Foods
11.2020 - 02.2022
- Installed, troubleshot, and repaired control circuitry, power circuits, and automation control systems of machinery and equipment
- Used computer software, prints, and different metering equipment to troubleshoot and made diagnosis of automation, control, and safety circuits, work with PLCs, HMIs, and different testing equipment alongside electrical prints to diagnose problems and make corrections
- Worked with AC and DC drives
- Maintained and troubleshot all low voltage control systems
- Used schematics, electrical drawings, program printouts, and manuals in troubleshooting circuitry
- Diagnosed and repaired problems for pneumatic, hydraulic, water, & chemical systems
- Was responsible for general electrical circuits, lighting circuits
Maintenance Technician/Relief Maintenance Supervisor
TRONOX INC
04.2012 - 08.2020
- Performed repair, maintenance, and installation of all mechanical equipment in a chemical plant duties involve troubleshooting and repair or replacement of pumps, valves, piping, compressors, water treatment systems, turbines, boilers, screw conveyors, etc
- Used skills as a machinist, pipe fitter, welder and millwright in performing the duties above
- Referred to blueprints, piping and instrumentation diagrams, and repair manuals to diagnose and repair equipment
- Skilled in the care of machinery and auxiliary equipment for multiple departments
- Instituted department-wide preventative maintenance schedule to maintain equipment efficiency and proactively identify potential issues
- Interpret and follow drawings and schematics to assemble and install hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, including pipe systems, hoses and tubes, pumps, valves, and gauges
- Trained and mentored new maintenance mechanics, ensuring quick adaptation to role requirements and expectations
- Delegated work orders and daily break downs, schedule and track PMs
Tool & Die Maintenance Machinist
True TEMPER SPORTS
06.2010 - 04.2012
- Conducted on-site and off-site repairs, inspected and repaired drives, motors, belts, replace worn parts, and adjust the operation of the machines
- Manufactured a wide variety of metal components through the operation of lathes, shapers, milling machines, drill presses, and similar equipment, gauging work carefully by using precision tools, fabricated mechanical devices, and units
- Operated carpentry and welding equipment and use hand tools in the fabrication of mechanical devices, maintain and repair mechanical equipment and prototypes, operate soldering equipment, install machine shop equipment
- Made jigs and fixtures, repair and maintained machine shop equipment, repaired precision instruments, gearboxes, air compressors, and pumps
- Replaced shafts, bearings, bushings, belts, shear-pins, pulleys, and gears
Computer/Network Technician
MIDSOUTH COMPUTERS
05.2008 - 06.2010
- Proficient in LAN, WAN, and network installation, monitor, and programming
- Able to repair, install, upgrade, and maintain desktop and notebook computers as well as printers and scanners
- Extensive knowledge of technology terms and developments
- Exceptional customer service skills, account management, follow up, and sales
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to instruct users with computer and presentation skills
- Ability to write engaging technical documents to assist users in software usage
Machinist Maintenance
PARISH PUMP & MACHINERY, INC
05.1996 - 05.2008
- Aligned and secured holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines, calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and veneer calipers
- Checked work pieces to ensure that they are properly lubricated and cooled
- Dismantled machines or equipment, using hand tools and power tools, in order to examine parts for defects and replace defective parts where needed
- Fit and assembled parts to make or repair machine tools
- Laid out, measured, and marked metal stock in order to display placement of cuts
- Machined parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders
- Maintained industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures
- Measured, examined, and tested completed units in order to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments such as micrometers
- Monitored the feed and speed of machines during the machining process
Education
Itawamba Community College
Skills
- WAN/LAN
- AutoCAD
- Network Support
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- DHCP
- Millwright
- SAP
- Excellent diagnostic abilities
- Network Installations
- Measuring instruments
- Boiler
- Seasoned ability to work on ladders, scaffolding, hydraulic towers, crawl spaces or confined spaces
- Hardened ability to work in extreme temperatures of hot or cold, stand, bend, sit, twist, or otherwise conform myself to any area in which I am to work
- VPN
- Fabricating
- Ethernet
- Network Installation
- Cabling
- Communication skills
- Microsoft Office
- Schematics
- Electrical systems
Timeline
Controls Engineer
Yokohama Tire
11.2024 - Current
Industrial Controls Engineer
Plymouth Tube Company
10.2023 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor/Controls Engineer
Raybern Foods
12.2022 - 10.2023
Controls Engineer
Raybern Foods
12.2022 - 10.2023
Automation Technician
PECO FOODS
02.2022 - 12.2022
Maintenance Technician
Raybern Foods
11.2020 - 02.2022
Maintenance Technician/Relief Maintenance Supervisor
TRONOX INC
04.2012 - 08.2020
Tool & Die Maintenance Machinist
True TEMPER SPORTS
06.2010 - 04.2012
Computer/Network Technician
MIDSOUTH COMPUTERS
05.2008 - 06.2010
Machinist Maintenance
PARISH PUMP & MACHINERY, INC
05.1996 - 05.2008
Itawamba Community College
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