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Samuel Smitha

Samuel Smitha

E&I Superintendent
Shreveport,LA

Summary

Results-driven Electrical Technician with over 13 years of diverse experience in underground mining, oil and gas, energy storage, and plant maintenance. Expertise in diagnosing system issues and implementing cost-effective solutions to enhance operational efficiency. Proficient in mechanical and advanced hydraulic repairs, with a strong foundation in advanced controls, power systems, and PLCs. Proactive problem-solver adept at leveraging common sense to navigate and address unforeseen challenges effectively.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

E&I Superintendent

Alpine Silica
03.2025 - Current
  • Maintaining 12.47kv gear feeding remote equipment from shore.
  • Troubleshoot, repair and maintain various instrumentation devices including DPs, pressure transmitters/transducers, radars for level, TC transmitters etc.
  • Troubleshoot, repair and maintain gas control system for burners, including regulators, solenoid valves and maxon valves and pressure switches.
  • Program and set up cell routers for remote communication using ipsec tunnels.
  • Calibrate and maintain radiation density meters and velocity meters.
  • Troubleshoot, repair and maintain a variety of VFDs and MCCs.
  • Troubleshoot and repair PLC i/o's (analog/digital).
  • Reduced downtime for equipment by conducting regular maintenance and proactive inspections.
  • Developed detailed project plans, outlining scope, schedule, risks, and resources needed for successful execution.
  • Supervised E&I installation projects, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
  • Implemented risk mitigation strategies addressing potential challenges arising during the course of projects.
  • Managed project documentation, including design drawings, as-built records, and testing reports to maintain accurate records.
  • Evaluated performance of the E&I team members regularly to identify training needs or areas requiring support.

Electrical Lead/Superintendent

Harrison Western/ Wipp Shaft 5
06.2024 - 12.2024
  • Troubleshoot and maintain underground mining equipment such as continuous miner, battery hauler, feeders and mine phones.
  • Troubleshoot and maintain underground electrical equipment such as 13.8kv gear, 480v power centers and PLCs and relay controls.
  • Maintain surface equipment such as main hoist and emergency hoist along with other various hoist and headframe.
  • Troubleshoot and maintain surface electrical equipment such as 4,160v drive, hoist controls and headframe controls.
  • Perform preventative maintenance on various equipment according to set schedule.

Senior IRCS/ Electrical Technician

Nabors Drilling USA
01.2021 - 05.2024
  • - Troubleshoot Advanced Motor controls systems and repair any issues with buckets or communication or remote controls to those MCCs.
  • - Repair and maintain 1500hp traction motors and aux components to those.
  • - Performed power system troubleshooting such as diesel generators and systems that maintain load sharing and power production.
  • - Regularly troubleshoot and maintain VFDs such as ABB drives and Converteam Drives.
  • - Regularly troubleshoot PLCs, Allen bradley, omron and Siemens and their inputs and outputs. (Digital/analog inputs such as 4-20ma)
  • - Use oscilloscope to scope encoders to check for proper waveform.
  • - Repair and maintain communication systems that use fiber optics, ethernet and profibus.
  • - Regularly perform rig upgrades that include uploading new images for servers, ipcs that controlled automation and HMIs.
  • - Troubleshoot and perform repairs on advanced hydraulic systems.
  • - Troubleshoot and perform repairs on various rig equipment that were involved In systems above such as topdrive, drawworks, catwalk, mudpumps and wrench.
  • - Perform various mechanical repairs across rig.
  • - Troubleshoot and repair 3 phase motors and systems that control motors.
  • - Repair cables and plugs ( e.g. 777, appleton plugs, cat 5)
  • - Regularly work at heights greater than 100ft.
  • - Regularly use various multimeters to troubshoot, such as process meter, amp clamp , meg tester and oscilloscope.
  • - Use laptop to access plcs and various devices.
  • - Maintain and repair all controls and power distribution across entire rig.

Maintenance Electrician/Technician

Sabre Industries Inc.
09.2019 - 05.2020

Electrician/ Energy Storage Tech

Sabre Industries Inc.
04.2019 - 08.2019

Maintenance Technician

Cactus Wellhead
08.2018 - 04.2019
  • Managed available parts, tools and materials inventory to maintain ability to respond promptly to issues.
  • Worked with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance and cleaning schedules.
  • Inspected and tested machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions.
  • Reviewed technical documentation to perform accurate repairs on diverse equipment.
  • Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Inspected systems in use to detect problems, complete maintenance and recommend solutions.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment.

Maintenance Technician

Sabre industries
08.2017 - 08.2018
  • Interpreted drawings, blueprints and schematics of building and systems layout as well as machinery construction.
  • Inspected systems in use to detect problems, complete maintenance and recommend solutions.
  • Completed documentation for recordkeeping.
  • Installed replacement parts and components as well as entire systems.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment.
  • Managed available parts, tools and materials inventory to maintain ability to respond promptly to issues.
  • Used power and hand tools to complete repairs in a safe and accurate manner.
  • Accurately estimated time and materials costs for projects.
  • Repaired wiring, plumbing, equipment, and machinery.
  • Performed routine preventive maintenance to ensure that building systems operated efficiently.
  • Operated equipment such as over head cranes, forklifts and man lifts.
  • Used multi-meter to check for correct voltages and ohm out wiring to check for continuity to troubleshoot issues.
  • Maintaining water treatment system for release into the properties outfall.
  • Maintaining sand blasting equipment.
  • Installing, leveling and anchoring large equipment.
  • Repaired feeders for welding machines along with the leads.
  • Installing new electrical panels and breakers and running branch circuits to wherever necessary.
  • Repaired or replaced axles on trailers along with new hubs.
  • Small engine repairs and maintenance. (Carburetor repair, oil changes etc.)
  • Company vehicle repairs and maintenance.

Electrician

Sabre inustries
11.2012 - 08.2017
  • Read and comprehend prints. 
  • Ability to solve problems and convey those solutions to others efficiently and effectively. 
  • Constructing metal/concrete skid modules. Knowledge of electrical systems and their application. 
  • Intergration of electrical equipment and components. 
  • Operating overhead crane, forklifts and other heavy machinery.
  •  Moderate computer skills. ( Emails, making labels, etc.) 
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and order of operation to achieve a final product. 
  • Confidence in decision making. Organize work area ( tools, parts and equipment) to create a safe, clean and efficient work enviroment. 
  • Conduit, mechanical and electrical installation. 
  • Applying safety strategies to keep myself and others around me safe.
  •  Knowledge of tools, parts and what's needed to complete a job. 
  • Ability to communicate with engineering or purchasing to rectify any issues. 
  • Recognizing and applying other workers skills in areas that seem fit.

Apprentice Electrician

Mcneer electric
01.2012 - 08.2012

General Laborer

Target oilfield service
04.2011 - 12.2011

Education

GED -

C.E. Byrd High School
Shreveport, LA

Skills

  • Preventative maintenance
  • Problem solving ability
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Equipment installation
  • Safety awareness
  • Attention to detail
  • Proficiency at reading schematics
  • Good multitasker
  • Conduit, electrical, mechanical and hydraulic experience
  • Small engine and company vehicle maintenance
  • Troubleshoot PLCs inputs/outputs
  • MCC troubleshooting
  • Using various meters to troubleshoot and monitor systems
  • Power generation systems
  • Troubleshoot/maintain communication systems
  • Experience with VFD systems
  • 138kv Switch Gear
  • Battery hauler
  • Underground electrical
  • Continuous Miners
  • Natural Gas Control/Instrumentation
  • Using oscilloscope to monitor encoder wave forms

Additional Information

  • Valid Drivers License
  • MSHA Certification ( Surface and Underground)

References


Alex King

Industrial Electrician

(318) 505-9335


Darrell Johnson

Safety Coordinator

Harrison Western Wipp Shaft 5

(970) 318-0270


Servando Portillo

Operations Superintendent

Nabors Drilling

9569004711


Jim Putnam

Electrical engineer

Sabre ind.

9035033428


Tristin Burgess

Electrical Technician

Nabors Drilling

5012084321

Timeline

E&I Superintendent

Alpine Silica
03.2025 - Current

Electrical Lead/Superintendent

Harrison Western/ Wipp Shaft 5
06.2024 - 12.2024

Senior IRCS/ Electrical Technician

Nabors Drilling USA
01.2021 - 05.2024

Maintenance Electrician/Technician

Sabre Industries Inc.
09.2019 - 05.2020

Electrician/ Energy Storage Tech

Sabre Industries Inc.
04.2019 - 08.2019

Maintenance Technician

Cactus Wellhead
08.2018 - 04.2019

Maintenance Technician

Sabre industries
08.2017 - 08.2018

Electrician

Sabre inustries
11.2012 - 08.2017

Apprentice Electrician

Mcneer electric
01.2012 - 08.2012

General Laborer

Target oilfield service
04.2011 - 12.2011

GED -

C.E. Byrd High School

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