Shawn Mitchell
Broken Arrow,OK
Summary
At Siemens Manufacturing, I excelled as a Technical Specialist, leveraging my expertise in PLC programming and electrical troubleshooting to enhance production efficiency and reduce downtime. My leadership in training and mentoring teams fostered professional growth, ensuring high-quality project delivery and customer satisfaction.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Specialist
Siemens Manufacturing
09.1996 - Current
- Provided exceptional customer support, resolving complex technical issues with effective communication skills.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Managed team of 11 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Completed troubleshooting and diagnostics on company resources.
- Managed multiple high-priority projects simultaneously, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of technical processes, facilitating knowledge sharing among team members.
- Guided staff technology use, assisting with troubleshooting and quality control to streamline operations.
- Increased safety standards by regularly monitoring and updating equipment control systems.
- Streamlined production processes by designing and installing custom control systems using PLC programming techniques.
- Developed standardized programming practices and templates for PLC code development, streamlining future projects and enabling consistent quality across all control systems.
- Reduced downtime by troubleshooting and resolving complex issues with PLC-controlled equipment.
- Provided ongoing support and training to operating staff on proper use of PLC-controlled equipment, reducing operator errors and increasing productivity.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings and engineering instructions to properly assemble electronics units.
- Tested wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
- Obtained measurements and readings using volt and ohm meters, meggers, IC testers and dial indicators.
- Assisted in new equipment installations, guaranteeing proper setup and optimal performance.
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
- Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
Education
Electrical Engineering
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OKTradesman - Electrician
Climate Control Institute
Broken Arrow, OK03.1995
High School Diploma -
East Central High School
Tulsa01.1994
Skills
- Technical support knowledge
- Proficient in Microsoft
- Software Development
- Hardware Configuration
- Simulation building
- Time management abilities
- PLC Hardware Selection
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Panel Building
- Electrical Installation
- Electrical schematics
- HMI development
- Customer Support
- Training and mentoring
- SCADA Systems
- Program Design
- Safety Procedures
- Blueprint Reading
- Ladder Logic Development
- Human-Machine Interface Design
- Quality Control
- Production Management
- Switchgear Operation
- Protective relaying expertise
- Communication protocols understanding
- Control circuitry knowledge
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
- OSHA 10
- NFPA 70E Arc Flash Training
Timeline
Technical Specialist
Siemens Manufacturing
09.1996 - Current
- OSHA 10
- NFPA 70E Arc Flash Training
Electrical Engineering
Tulsa Community College
Tradesman - Electrician
Climate Control Institute
High School Diploma -
East Central High School
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