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Phadra A Weathers

Columbus,MS

Summary

Energetic Field Service Technician with 25-year background performing repairs, installations and troubleshooting. Committed to providing optimum service support through phone and personal visits. Proficient in investigating and troubleshooting common problems and providing efficient, courteous and professional repair services.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Field Service Engineer

Valmet Automation
10.2014 - 01.2024
  • Improved equipment reliability by conducting thorough field service repairs and maintenance tasks.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with prompt and efficient troubleshooting of complex technical issues.
  • Performed detailed diagnostics to accurately identify root causes and implement appropriate solutions for improved system performance.
  • Streamlined workflow processes, reducing downtime and increasing overall productivity in the field.

E&I Technician

Weyerhaeuser
03.2012 - 10.2014
  • Improved equipment reliability by conducting thorough inspections, identifying issues, and performing necessary repairs on electrical and instrumentation systems.
  • Optimized plant efficiency with the installation, calibration, and troubleshooting of process control instruments such as pressure transmitters, temperature sensors, and flow meters.
  • Reduced downtime through proactive preventive maintenance programs for electrical systems and instrumentation equipment.

Electrician

Innovative Electric
01.2011 - 03.2012
  • Projects included full Renovation of Rent auditorium on the MUW campus and work at the National Guard Armory in Starkville, MS.

Eleectrical Foreman/Quality Control

United Electrical Contracting Inc
07.2010 - 11.2010
  • Project included entire electrical remodel of a Chik-fil-a on the UCF campus. Insured functionality and implementation of interlocking ansul and fire alarm system.

Journeyman Electrician/Superintendent

Genesis Scientific
01.2010 - 05.2010
  • Project included electrical systems installation in new industrial warehouse from start to finish.

Journeyman Electrician

Advanced Systems Plus
05.2009 - 12.2009
  • Scope of work was in partnership with Diebold at Bank locations where security was of the utmost importance.

Journeyman Electrician

United Electrical Contracting
02.2007 - 05.2009
  • Projects included Lake and Orange County School District, Seaworld, UCF Physical Sciences, City of Winter Garden and Sturgis Ambulatory Center.

Journeyman Electrician

BMP Electric
09.2006 - 12.2006
  • Contract required intensive time restrictions due to taking it over from another contractor and having to troubleshoot many issues before completion.

Journeyman Electrician

Palmer Electric
01.2006 - 09.2006
  • Projects included Lake Mary School District, Omni International, Dart Container Corp and AT&T.

Journeyman Electrician

Auerbach International
05.2002 - 07.2003
  • Commercial and Industrial electrical construction in various stages of projects. Scope of work included schools, hospitals and Tampa International Airport.

Journeyman Electrician

J.L. Malone And Assoc. Inc.
06.1996 - 04.2002
  • Consistently met project specifications through strict adherence to guidelines outlined in scope-of-work documents.
  • Most work was done under Military or U,S, Army Corps of Engineers projects, so very strict safety and quality guidelines had to be adhered to. Projects included 5kv airfield lighting, 25kv underground primary, installation of new 200kv transformers and SF6 circuit breakers along side ABB representatives. and installation of streetlights.
  • Installed several new substations for municipalities including SECO, Gulf Power and Johnson City Power.

Electrician

Kemp Electrical Contracting
06.1995 - 11.1995


  • Assisted in the design phase of various projects, providing input on optimal lighting layouts, power distribution plans, and equipment specifications.
  • Installation of all main panels and transformers for 30 store Mossy Oak Outdoor Outlet in West Point, MS. Most lighting fixtures were hand made and designed in the field.

Education

Liberal Arts And Sciences

Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MS

High School Diploma -

S.D. Lee High School
Columbus, MS

Skills

  • On-Site Support
  • Customer Service Management
  • Technical Support
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Equipment Installation and Repair
  • Remote Support
  • Safety Compliance

Certification

Journeyman Training through The US Dept of Labor

December 2001

Tappi Safe

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Field Service Engineer

Valmet Automation
10.2014 - 01.2024

E&I Technician

Weyerhaeuser
03.2012 - 10.2014

Electrician

Innovative Electric
01.2011 - 03.2012

Eleectrical Foreman/Quality Control

United Electrical Contracting Inc
07.2010 - 11.2010

Journeyman Electrician/Superintendent

Genesis Scientific
01.2010 - 05.2010

Journeyman Electrician

Advanced Systems Plus
05.2009 - 12.2009

Journeyman Electrician

United Electrical Contracting
02.2007 - 05.2009

Journeyman Electrician

BMP Electric
09.2006 - 12.2006

Journeyman Electrician

Palmer Electric
01.2006 - 09.2006

Journeyman Electrician

Auerbach International
05.2002 - 07.2003

Journeyman Electrician

J.L. Malone And Assoc. Inc.
06.1996 - 04.2002

Electrician

Kemp Electrical Contracting
06.1995 - 11.1995

Liberal Arts And Sciences

Mississippi University For Women

High School Diploma -

S.D. Lee High School

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