Max Lauderdale
Decatur
Summary
Detail-oriented and motivated person with strong foundational knowledge of electrical, instrumentation and maintenance processes. Possess excellent organizational skills and a keen ability to optimize workflow.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Scheduler
ADM
10.2025 - Current
- Scheduled maintenance tasks within corn plant, ensuring efficient workflow.
- Partnered with department leads and maintenance planners to determine completion times and resource needs.
- Handled weekly scheduling for 250 employees and a minimum of 400 work orders.
- PM compliance increased more than 20% while being in this role.
Electrical and Instrumentation Planner
ADM
01.2025 - Current
- Assist the Instrumentation and Electrical teams by planning tasks and projects, as well as coordinate components, equipment, and communicate with operations on a timeline.
- Still assisting in this role as the position has not been filled.
Electrical Power and Controls Instructor
ADM
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Educate ADM instrument techs and electricians through MST's Electrical Power and Controls course.
- Part-time
Instrumentation Technician
ADM
06.2024 - 02.2025
- Troubleshooting a large variety of instruments and putting them back into operation's hands. Working with AMS device manager as well as in the field troubleshooting.
Electrician
Wachter, Inc.
07.2017 - 02.2018
- Contractor at the Archer Daniels Midland Corn Plant in Decatur, Illinois. Troubleshooted issues in Motor Control Centers as well as in the field. Installed wiring for motors, lights, and temporary power.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Engineering Technology, General
Illinois State University
12-2023
Associate of Science - Applied Technology
Richland Community College
12-2019
Skills
- CMMS (Maximo)
- Microsoft Office
- Teams
- AMS Device Manager
- AKWire
- AMS Optics and Guardian
- AVEVA PI Vision
- Electrical Theory and Wiring Diagrams
- Deadline Management
- Workflow Optimization
Certification
- Electrical Level 3 (35k V Trained)
- 02/2025 – 02/2028 WLN Enterprises at ADM
- Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
- 02/2025 – 02/2027 American Red Cross
- AMS Device Manager
- 02/2025 – Present Emerson
- Emerson Pressure, Temperature, and Flow in-person training
- 07/2024 – Present
- Endress+Hauser Liquid Analytics
- 10/2024 – Present
Timeline
Maintenance Scheduler
ADM
10.2025 - Current
Electrical and Instrumentation Planner
ADM
01.2025 - Current
Electrical Power and Controls Instructor
ADM
01.2025 - 01.2026
Instrumentation Technician
ADM
06.2024 - 02.2025
Electrician
Wachter, Inc.
07.2017 - 02.2018
Associate of Science - Applied Technology
Richland Community College
Bachelor of Engineering - Engineering Technology, General
Illinois State University