Open To Work
Stephan Ettel
Lampasas
Summary
Dynamic Maintenance Manager with a proven track record at Oldcastle, excelling in facility expansion and project management. Skilled in electrical troubleshooting and fostering leadership development, I have successfully overseen multiple $100K+ projects, driving continuous improvement and enhancing operational efficiency. Passionate about optimizing equipment maintenance and empowering teams for success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Manager
Oldcastle
Burnet
06.2019 - Current
- Conduct machine installs and repairs, maintenance and facilities repair, including electrical, mechanical, welding, fabrication of special parts as needed
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, process sheets, and assembly schematic drawings
- Operate a variety of hand and power tools to repair, grease, weld, cut, change parts and complete tasks
- Control downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance
- Facilitate ordering and commissioning of Capital expenditure projects for yearly improvements within the plant. Multiple $100K+ projects over the years.
- Collaborate with corporate and contractors on a $10million+ expansion to the existing plant.
- Attended multiple training sessions on site and at corporate. Leadership specific training.
Field Service Technician
Innovative-IDM
Houston
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Perform troubleshooting/repair of PLC's, HMI's, Motion Controllers, AC/DC drives, and industrial devices for Innovative IDM customers.
- Perform field retrofits and start-up services of large-scale complex control systems.
- Experience with a vast range of programs used in automation.
- On-site troubleshooting and electronic repair of simple to complex production machinery
Maintenance Technician
Mauser
Houston
03.2016 - 06.2018
- Perform routine preventive maintenance checks on all production equipment and machinery
- Repair basic mechanical components and replace parts on machines such as bearings, filters, wiring, valves, gauges and switches
- Observe and listen to mechanical devices in operation to locate causes of problem
- Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts
- Lubricate and clean machinery and support equipment to maintain housekeeping and preventive maintenance standards within the plant
- Accomplishe all work orders to maintain safety; reduce downtime; decrease scrap; improve quality production; and improve plant efficiency
Maintenance Technician
Fabricating Specialties,LLC; Superior Threaded Products,LP; Superior Cladding Products, LLC
Houston
09.2015 - 02.2016
- Toubleshooting and Maintenance of CNC Machines
- Daily Maintenance and Repair of Facility Equipment
Industrial Electrician
Pol - Tex
Mont belvieu
01.2014 - 08.2015
- Install and maintain electrical, mechanical equipment. Including disconnecting devices, conduits, wiring, overload protection devices, gear boxes, chains, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, transducers, thermocouples, heaters, electric motors, AC/DC Drives, motor starters, PLC's...etc (Plastic Extrusion)
- Full mechanical and electrical responsibility of maintaining and achieving high production, reduced down time for all lines within the facility. Including all associated equipment. Lead for shift.
- Assist machine operators in keeping the line running, includes adjustments to parameters, set points, compounding ratios, pounds per hour, etc...
- Cut, thread, groove and bend conduit and piping
- Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, skid steer, overhead cranes, plasma torch, Oxy-Acetylene torch.
Field Service Engineer
Electronic Power Design
09.2011 - 11.2013
- Electrical and mechanical assembly of various control systems
- Read electrical and mechanical schematics or diagrams
- Proficient with many tools required to build control systems from ground up
- Assembly experience with Siemens, ABB, Vacon and many others
- Experience with automation, transformers & reactors, motor controls, AC/DC drives, AC/DC motors, product development
- Wireman / Field Service Technician / Testing and quality control
- Testing and commissioning of VFD's, PLC's, switchgear, MCC's, any product used in electronic control system applications of oil field and marine
- Knowledge of many Siemens programs including Step7, Starter, and TIA Portal.
- PLC and VFD programming experience (Siemens, Vacon, ABB)
Electronic Assembler
Rockwell Automation
Houston
06.2011 - 08.2011
- Assemble electronic control systems used in oil field and other applications
- Use of various hand tools involved in electronic assembly
- Read schematics, diagrams and assemble according to specifications
- Test and prepare completed project for shipping
Process Technician
Plastipak Packaging
Highlands
09.2010 - 04.2011
- Set up, operate, repair, and maintain injection blow molding machines
- Troubleshoot and apply scientific molding principles to molding processes
- Troubleshoot PLC's to diagnose bad sensors/switches or electrical faults
- Improve quality, equipment, cycle time, and energy usage of machines
- SAP business management
- Operate palletizers, stretch wrappers, strapping machines and forklifts
Education
Associate of Applied Science - CEET
ITT Technical Institute
Houston, TX01.2010
Skills
- Leadership Development
- Facility Expansion
- Continuous improvement
- Equipment maintenance
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Project management
Websites
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeTimeline
Maintenance Manager
Oldcastle
06.2019 - Current
Field Service Technician
Innovative-IDM
06.2018 - 06.2019
Maintenance Technician
Mauser
03.2016 - 06.2018
Maintenance Technician
Fabricating Specialties,LLC; Superior Threaded Products,LP; Superior Cladding Products, LLC
09.2015 - 02.2016
Industrial Electrician
Pol - Tex
01.2014 - 08.2015
Field Service Engineer
Electronic Power Design
09.2011 - 11.2013
Electronic Assembler
Rockwell Automation
06.2011 - 08.2011
Process Technician
Plastipak Packaging
09.2010 - 04.2011
Associate of Applied Science - CEET
ITT Technical Institute