Owen J. Pavelka
Madison,NE
Summary
Adept Senior Electronics Technician with a proven track record at Continental Contitech, enhancing system efficiency and reducing costs through expert control system design and exceptional interpersonal skills. Spearheaded modernization projects and mentored teams, leveraging skills in hardware debugging and PLC programming. Achievements include significant maintenance innovations and cross-departmental technical support.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Electronics Technician
Continental Contitech
Norfolk, NE
02.2019 - Current
- Implemented energy-saving measures in electronic systems to reduce operational costs.
- Leveraged outstanding communication, interpersonal and people skills to work well with contractors.
- Built, calibrated and maintained electrical instruments used in design development processes.
- Conducted routine maintenance on electronic equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
- Updated and maintained repair logs and documentation for all electronic systems.
- Troubleshot, repaired, and tested complex electronic circuits and equipment.
- Provided technical support to other departments as needed.
- Interpreted engineering diagrams to successfully troubleshoot faults.
- Led projects to update control systems, enhancing modernization and automation.
Maintenance Technician
Continental Contitech
Norfolk, NE
12.2015 - 02.2019
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
- Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
- Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
- Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
- Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
McCormick Tree Trimming
03.2010 - 12.2013
- Tree cleanup, cedar removal
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electromechanical Technology
Northeast Community College
Norfolk, NE05.2015
High School Diploma -
Verdigre Public Schools
Verdigre, NE05-2013
Skills
- Control system design
- Hardware debugging
- Electronics calibration
- Training and mentoring
- Industrial networking
- PLC programming
Mechanical Experience
- Understand labels and sizing for bearings, sprockets, gears
- Experience with hand tools
- Knowledge of hydraulic pumps, cylinders, systems
- Knowledge of pneumatic pumps, cylinders, systems
- Knowledge of mill, lathe, drill press, pipe threader, bandsaw
- Experience with TIG, MIG, Arc welding, OA torch and weld
Electrical Experience
- Read and interpret wiring diagrams
- Determined gauge of wire necessary for electrical fixtures
- AC motor repair experience
- Applied knowledge of conversion equations for watts, amps, and volts
- Experience with compact logix, control logix, AB powerflex, PLC5, SLC Series
- Siemens Step 7, S120 drives, G110M drives
- Experience with ethernet and networking devices
- Drive executive, RSlinx, RSlogix 500, 5000, 505 workshop
- MS Word, Excel, Outlook, SAP, CEOS
- Troubleshooting experience through programming
- Upgraded and updated drives and programs
- Extensive experience with Allen-Bradley and Siemens systems
- Experience with Parker, AB, Siemens, RedLion, Maple HMI setup and functions
Timeline
Senior Electronics Technician
Continental Contitech
02.2019 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Continental Contitech
12.2015 - 02.2019
McCormick Tree Trimming
03.2010 - 12.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Electromechanical Technology
Northeast Community College
High School Diploma -
Verdigre Public Schools
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