Kayla Biryukas
Bolton,CT
Summary
Industrial maintenance professional with over seven years of experience supporting automated material handling and conveyor systems within FedEx Ground operations. Skilled in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, PLC controlled systems, VFDs, industrial diagnostics, and equipment reliability. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a concentration in Software Engineering, with a long-term focus in Controls and Automation Engineering. Combines hands-on industrial maintenance expertise with growing software and systems knowledge to support modern automated facilities and industrial technologies.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Tech Specialist
FedEx Ground
05.2025 - Current
- Conducted routine preventive and predictive maintenance on automated material handling and conveyor systems to minimize downtime in high-volume logistics operations.
- Analyzed and rectified system malfunctions in electrical, mechanical, and control components to ensure seamless operations.
- Diagnosed and resolved issues with industrial equipment utilizing technical schematics and engineering specifications.
- Diagnosed and resolved faults within PLC-controlled conveyor and automation systems using Studio 5000, RSLogix, and FactoryTalk in a high-volume logistics environment.
- Performed in-depth evaluations of VFD systems and control components to optimize overall system performance.
- Utilized enterprise asset management systems to track equipment performance and maintenance activities, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Provided expertise and assistance to junior technicians, enhancing their proficiency in maintenance procedures and troubleshooting techniques.
- Engaged with vendors, integrators, and support teams to troubleshoot and resolve equipment and system malfunctions.
Maintenance Technician I / II / III
FedEx Ground
07.2018 - 05.2025
- Maintained and repaired conveyor systems, motors, electrical components, and automated material handling equipment
- Addressed equipment failures and resolved operational issues in a high-pressure logistics environment.
- Analyzed and repaired electrical and mechanical systems, ensuring optimal functionality through detailed inspections and troubleshooting.
- Supported implementation of preventive maintenance protocols to ensure optimal equipment performance.
- Collaborated with operations teams to enhance facility performance and ensure safe equipment operation.
- Acquired in-depth knowledge of troubleshooting and diagnostics to optimize performance of industrial systems and controls.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science, Software Engineering
Colorado Technical University
03-2027
Certificate - Industrial, Commercial & Residential Electrician
Porter and Chester Institute
Rocky Hill, CT01-2018
Skills
- Preventive and Predictive Maintenance
- Industrial Systems Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
- Conveyor and Material Handling Systems
- PLC Controlled Systems and Industrial Automation
- Electrical Diagnostics and Repair
- Equipment Reliability and Root Cause Analysis
- Technical Schematics and Engineering Drawings
- Industrial Safety and Compliance Procedures
- Python Programming
- Computer Networking Fundamentals
- Systems Analysis and Diagnostics
- Technical Documentation and Report
Certification
- Industrial, Commercial & Residential Electrician Certificate
- OSHA/Safety Training
- Lockout/Tagout Procedures
- Industrial Maintenance & Equipment Safety
- Automation & Controls Technologies
- Allen-Bradley PLCs
- Studio 5000
- RSLinx
- RSNetworx
- Connected Components Workbench
- Ladder Logic
- FactoryTalk
Timeline
Maintenance Tech Specialist
FedEx Ground
05.2025 - Current
Maintenance Technician I / II / III
FedEx Ground
07.2018 - 05.2025
Certificate - Industrial, Commercial & Residential Electrician
Porter and Chester Institute
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science, Software Engineering
Colorado Technical University