Patrick Kennedy Nkuranga
Columbia,MO
Summary
Results-driven Controls Technician with a strong foundation in electromechanical systems and a proven track record in troubleshooting and maintaining complex machinery. Expertise in diagnostics and preventive maintenance ensures optimal performance while implementing efficient solutions that enhance operational reliability. Committed to continuous learning and improvement, embracing challenges as opportunities for growth. A dependable and self-motivated professional dedicated to achieving excellence in every task.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electro-Mechanical Technician
Schneider Electric
Columbia, MO
05.2023 - Current
- Industrial electricity including, wiring methods, properties of electricity specifically in industrial applications.
- Industrial maintenance including, tools, techniques and principles and their applications in industrial processes and equipment.
- Electronics including, circuit analysis using equipment like oscilloscope and wave generators. Different electronic components like integrated circuits and their applications. Also includes soldering techniques and best practices.
- Fluid dynamics including pneumatics and hydraulics and their applications. Also includes interpretation of P&ID diagrams and pneumatic and hydraulic symbol interpretations.
- PLCs specifically Allen Bradley and Schneider Electric PLCs using Modicon's Control Expert and Machine Expert platforms, studio 5000, rslogix 5000 and microPLC platforms as well. Also includes writing programs for class projects.
- Robotics including point programming and integration of robotics in environments where collaboration with other equipment is necessary.
- Daily Reactive and Preventative maintenance on specialized and custom made tools and equipment plant wide. This generally includes greasing, cleaning and finding and repairing worn down equipment or their specific components.
- Panel building for power and controls circuits per schematics, this includes selecting appropriate panels, determining tools and components needed, crimping and wiring, drilling and tapping, proper sizing of wires for specific applications etc.
- Modifications and writing PLC programs for new additions to line processes and new equipment at lines eg. Replacing pneumatic drivers with electric drivers and interlocking them in the PLC.
- Installation of new plant equipment including conveyors, motors, voltage regulators, network switches, specialized testing machines etc.
Machine Operation Technician
Kraft Heinz
Columbia, MO
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Operated and maintained machinery to ensure optimal production efficiency.
- Conducted routine quality checks to guarantee product standards were met consistently.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment issues and minimize downtime.
- Trained new staff on safe operation of machines and adherence to safety protocols.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Mechatronics
Moberly Area Community College
Columbia, MO05-2026
Skills
- Programmable logic controllers
- Embedded System
- Schematics
- Robotics
- Hydraulic systems
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Motor drives
- Mechanical assembly
- Electrical wiring
- Variable frequency drives
- Schematic reading
- Pneumatic systems
- Equipment calibration
- Industrial networking
- Sensor technology
- Schematic interpretation
- Control systems
- Robotics integration
- CAD software
- Instrumentation
- PLC programming
- Automation systems
- Teamwork
- Troubleshooting skills
- Reliability
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Industrial safety
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking
- Blueprint reading
- Preventive Maintenance
- Adaptability
- Continuous improvement
Certification
- Driver's License
- February 2020 to Present
Timeline
Electro-Mechanical Technician
Schneider Electric
05.2023 - Current
Machine Operation Technician
Kraft Heinz
09.2021 - 04.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Mechatronics
Moberly Area Community College