Scott Parham
Greenwood,SC
Summary
I have worked approximately 28 years in the area of electrical maintenance, electronics, and heating & air in the industrial field.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instrumentation Controls and Electronics Technician
Armstrong/Duke-Teijin Site
09.2021 - Current
- Performs all functions of the job in a safe manner and promptly reports any unsafe behaviors to the shift supervisor.
- Installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting PLC's, process controls, electrical, instrument, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
- Replacing and repairing parts, rewire install related instrument/electrical items including conduit and/or wiring.
- Inspect and test equipment to identify malfunctions or defects.
- Troubleshoot, repair and/or replace Motor Starter, Motor Control Centers; all types of lighting; transformers, relays, and contractors; (AC/DC) motors; Electrical outlet ground faults; Circuit breakers and power panels; line and control fuses; and electrical outlets.
- Troubleshoot, calibrate, repair and or replace flow, level, temperature, pressure control valves, pressure transmitters and pressure switches utilizing test equipment, field calibrators, shop equipment, handheld communicators, and hand tools.
- Prepare and maintain records detailing test, repairs, and maintenance.
- Measures, cuts, bends, threads , assembles and installs electrical conduit using such tools as a hacksaw, pipe threaded, rules and conduit benders, pulls wiring through conduit, assisted by helper.
- Install control and distribution systems and equipment, such as switches, relays and circuit- breaker panels, and fastens in place with screws or bolts using hand or power tools. Connects wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment using hand tools.
- Able to work across a range of voltages, Low Voltage, Medium Voltage and High Voltage
- Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
Facilities Supervisor
Self-Regional Healthcare
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Assist in the planning and directing of daily maintenance and project activities.
- Responsible for compliance of regulatory and accreditation standards as applicable such as CMS, DHEC, DNV, NIAHO, NFPA.
- Monitor CMMS to ensure customer service requests and regulatory standards are properly scheduled and completed within required timeframes.
- Assist in the development and implementation of appropriate policies and procedures.
Building Maintenance Superintendent
Main Street United Methodist Church
10.2013 - 08.2019
- The position is a working hands on maintenance supervisor position.
- Responsible for all areas of building maintenance; to include; HVAC, janitorial supervision, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and repairs to the building
Maintenance Technician II
Advanced Technology Services/Eaton Electrical
01.2013 - 10.2013
- Using Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), we receive work orders, identify faulty equipment, and acquire parts and equipment to complete repairs.
- Repair of production equipment from basic hydraulic equipment to complex CNC machinery, performing both electrical and mechanical work
- Repairing critical equipment, performing preventive and predictive maintenance, and completing projects such as mechanical and electrical hardware and software upgrades
- Communicating accurately, concisely, and professionally with customers as to important repair steps taken, parts ordered, and time estimated until completion
- Participating in daily shift meetings, prioritizing and reviewing work orders to schedule daily work
- Acquiring new electrical, mechanical, pneumatics and hydraulics knowledge for advancement
Lead Oven Maintenance Technician
Goglanian Bakery
09.2012 - 12.2012
- Goglanian is a leading supplier of breads and dough for various retail chains and restaurants in the nation.
- Responsible for maintaining and preventive maintenance of gas-fired ovens
- Calibrate and set flame-sensors and igniters for efficient gas-firing
- Replace bearings and belts on scheduled maintenance
- Assist the project group in various oven projects
Electronics Project Technician
Capsugel Division of Pfizer
01.1997 - 05.2008
- Capsugel is a four-shift operation engaged in the production of hard, empty gelatin capsules.
- Performed electrical and electronic maintenance on all manufacturing equipment such as Siemens S5 & S7 PLC's, Bosch Rexroth servo drives, AC/DC drives and Variable Frequency Drives
- Performed calibration of various types of process control equipment such as; Siemens and Honeywell transducers and Brookfield viscometers, etc.
- Assisted with designing and implementing upgrades to existing machinery, equipment, and troubleshooting Siemens programmable logic controllers and their inputs and outputs of +24VDC and analog
- Used Microsoft office and custom maintenance call logs to track problem areas and set up predictive maintenance procedures
- Performed maintenance on FMC automated guided vehicles including it's battery and hydraulics
- Solely responsible for the repair of Safeline & Cassell metal detectors
Power and Refrigeration Technician
Capsugel Division of Pfizer
05.1990 - 01.1997
- Responsible for monitoring, recording, troubleshooting, adjusting and repairing; Carrier chillers, various types of cooling towers, water pumps, air handlers, air compressors, condensate pumps, vacuum pumps and other various electrical and pneumatic equipment, all throughout the facility
- Worked with facility switchgear and plant voltages up to 580 VAC
- Involved in continuous improvement programs
Electronics Technician
Milliken and Company
08.1989 - 05.1990
- This particular facility makes automotive fabric and table linens. As an Electronics technician I was responsible for all troubleshooting of various modern and less technical weaving machines, mostly Swiss and German made.
Electronics Technician
Milliken and Company
04.1988 - 08.1989
- This facility uses over 360 Nissan air jet weaving machines to produce printer ribbons, parachute material and some denim.
- My duty was to troubleshoot and maintain the Nissan machines including the PLC of each weaving machine.
Electrical/Mechanical Technician
Greenwood Mills (Harris Plant)
08.1987 - 04.1988
- Performed all electrical and mechanical work on everything in the textile facility
- Changed out bad electrical motors
- Welding duties as needed
Education
Associate in Industrial Technology - Heating, Ventilating and Air Condition Technology
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC01.1992
Associate in Industrial Technology - Industrial Electronics Technology
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC01.1988
High School - Electricity
Greenwood High School & Greenwood Vocational School
Greenwood, SC01.1985
Skills
- Soldering and wiring
- Troubleshooting
- Digital electronics
- Electromechanical assembly
- Test equipment operation
- Hardware diagnostics
- Equipment installation
- Schematic reading
- Analog electronics
- Mechanical systems
- Control systems
Certification
Obtained Universal CFC Certification through Ferris State University
Timeline
Instrumentation Controls and Electronics Technician
Armstrong/Duke-Teijin Site
09.2021 - Current
Facilities Supervisor
Self-Regional Healthcare
08.2019 - 09.2021
Building Maintenance Superintendent
Main Street United Methodist Church
10.2013 - 08.2019
Maintenance Technician II
Advanced Technology Services/Eaton Electrical
01.2013 - 10.2013
Lead Oven Maintenance Technician
Goglanian Bakery
09.2012 - 12.2012
Electronics Project Technician
Capsugel Division of Pfizer
01.1997 - 05.2008
Power and Refrigeration Technician
Capsugel Division of Pfizer
05.1990 - 01.1997
Electronics Technician
Milliken and Company
08.1989 - 05.1990
Electronics Technician
Milliken and Company
04.1988 - 08.1989
Electrical/Mechanical Technician
Greenwood Mills (Harris Plant)
08.1987 - 04.1988
Associate in Industrial Technology - Industrial Electronics Technology
Piedmont Technical College
High School - Electricity
Greenwood High School & Greenwood Vocational School
Associate in Industrial Technology - Heating, Ventilating and Air Condition Technology
Piedmont Technical College