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Joseph Little

South East Iowa,IA

Summary

Seasoned Lead Control Technician with 10 years of controls experience, including hands-on PLC Field Engineer role at KNAPP North America. Expertise in SCADA systems, Rockwell / Allen-Bradley, Ignition, Factory Talk, onsite installation, commissioning, and VFD startup. Seeking to leverage extensive field engineering skills and knowledge in a PLC Field Engineer position.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Service Technician

Afinitas
12.2023 - 12.2024
  • Supported Customers on the phone and remotely logged in to their PLC's
  • Went to location to troubleshoot machinery, perform upgrades, or customer training
  • Installed new machines terminating wires and function testing

Lead Control Technician Level 2

Thermo LLC
10.2022 - 08.2023
  • Managed the installation and configuration of cooling sequences for data center infrastructure, ensuring optimal operation of CRAC units and chillers.
  • Configured network settings and gateway protocols to maintain robust communication systems and network integrity.
  • Performed diagnostic checks on DPT sensors, flow meters, and temperature/humidity sensors, maintaining accurate monitoring within the SCADA platform.

PLC Field Engineer 1

KNAPP North America
08.2021 - 09.2022
  • Conducted onsite installation and commissioning of industrial automation systems, ensuring efficient operation and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Performed program preparation and executed startup procedures for Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), utilizing Siemens TIA and Starter software tools.
  • Completed loop checks and implemented E-STOP safety concepts, contributing to the establishment of secure and reliable SCADA and IoT systems.

Foreman

M&L Electrical, Inc.
Cartersville
05.2019 - 01.2021
  • Managed a I&E maintenance team, ensuring efficient execution of both routine maintenance and capital project tasks.
  • Completed electrical terminations for a variety of machinery and motors, adhering to safety and industry standards.
  • Conducted precise calibration and termination of instrumentation to maintain optimal operational integrity.

Electrician

Bay Ltd., Valero Refinery
03.2015 - 04.2019
  • Company Overview: Houston
  • Installed and maintained various electrical systems, including 240-15kv configurations, ensuring adherence to safety and industry standards.
  • Expertly installed rigid conduit, explosion-proof enclosures, and waterproof lighting fixtures, enhancing system reliability and safety.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in wire pulling and service drop operations, coupled with effective time management and equipment selection skills.
  • Houston

Skills

  • Rockwell
  • Allen-Bradley
  • Ignition Inductive
  • Scada
  • IoT
  • Profibus
  • Asi
  • SICK Instrumentation
  • SCL
  • Python
  • Linux
  • Electrical Systems and Controls
  • Installations
  • Maintenance
  • Electromechanical Repairs
  • Generators and Transformers
  • Switches and Circuit Breakers
  • Electrical Code
  • Safety
  • QA
  • Wiring Diagrams
  • Testing Instruments
  • Blueprints and Schematics
  • Communication
  • Team Leader
  • Excellent Problem Solver

Certification

  • NCCER Electrical, NCCER, 2018
  • PLC Programming - Training from Scratch on RSLogix500 & 5000
  • BACnet Basics, Inductive, 8.1 IU
  • HTTP Essential Training
  • Learning Regular Expressions
  • Learning PLC Ladder Logic
  • Learning Python
  • Learning Typing, 2014
  • Osha 10

Timeline

Service Technician

Afinitas
12.2023 - 12.2024

Lead Control Technician Level 2

Thermo LLC
10.2022 - 08.2023

PLC Field Engineer 1

KNAPP North America
08.2021 - 09.2022

Foreman

M&L Electrical, Inc.
05.2019 - 01.2021

Electrician

Bay Ltd., Valero Refinery
03.2015 - 04.2019

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