Stephen Way
Black Creek Georgia
Summary
Results-driven Industrial Maintenance Electrician with extensive experience at Georgia Transformer. Expert in electrical troubleshooting and control systems, I have significantly reduced unplanned downtime through effective preventive maintenance and skilled repairs. Known for enforcing safety protocols and optimizing workflows, I excel in collaborating with teams to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Maintenance Electrician
Interfor
Meldrim Georgia
04.2010 - 01.2016
- Troubleshot industrial electrical systems to restore equipment uptime and production flow.
- Installed conduits, wiring, motors, and control components using industrial electrical schematics.
- Tested circuits, relays, and transformers with meters to verify safe operation.
- Performed preventive maintenance on plant equipment to reduce unplanned downtime.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment by adhering to strict safety guidelines and enforcing proper housekeeping practices.
- Assisted in the development of detailed equipment maintenance schedules that aligned with production timelines and resource availability.
- Optimized production processes through regular inspection, testing, and calibration of electrical components and machinery.
Industrial Maintenance Electrician
Georgia Trainsformer
Rincon, GA
02.2026 - Current
- Troubleshot control circuits, motors, and transformer equipment to restore safe production operations.
- Performed preventive maintenance on electrical systems, reducing unplanned downtime and equipment wear.
- Inspected wiring, conduits, and panels for defects, ensuring code-compliant repairs and reliable performance.
- Diagnosed PLC and relay issues using test meters, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
Head of Maintenance
South Atlantic Galvanizing
Hagan Georgia
01.2022 - 01.2026
- Directed preventive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
- Managed maintenance team schedules, priorities, and work orders across production equipment and facility systems.
- Implemented CMMS tracking for repairs, inspections, and asset history to strengthen maintenance planning.
- Coordinated vendor repairs, spare parts inventory, and service contracts to support continuous operations.
- Enforced safety procedures and compliance standards during maintenance activities and equipment servicing.
- Reviewed recurring equipment failures and led root-cause fixes to improve process stability.
- Supervised troubleshooting for mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues across plant operations.
- Developed maintenance procedures, training, and shift handoffs to improve team consistency and response time.
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
Industrial Maintenance Electrician
International Paper
Savannah, GA
04.2019 - 07.2022
- Troubleshot control circuits, motors, and transformer equipment to restore safe production operations.
- Performed preventive maintenance on electrical systems, reducing unplanned downtime and equipment wear.
- Inspected wiring, conduits, and panels for defects, ensuring code-compliant repairs and reliable performance.
- Diagnosed PLC and relay issues using test meters, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
- Replaced defective switches, contactors, breakers, and fuses to maintain continuous facility power.
- Applied lockout/tagout procedures during repairs to protect personnel and support OSHA compliance.
- Calibrated sensors and control devices to maintain accurate machine operation and process consistency.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to resolve equipment failures and support efficient workflow.
- Reduced downtime by troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing industrial electrical systems in a timely manner.
- Assisted in the development of detailed equipment maintenance schedules that aligned with production timelines and resource availability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to complete complex electrical installations and repairs in various industrial settings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Engineer And Weapons Branch Coast
Yorktown, VAIndustrial Automation
Ogeechee Technical College
Statesboro, GASkills
Electrical safety procedures
Power distribution systems
Electrical troubleshooting
Conduit bending
Control panel wiring
Lockout and tagout procedures
Lighting systems
Battery backup systems
Surge protection devices
National electrical code
Industrial wiring
Grounding systems
Variable frequency drives
Instrument Calibration
Pneumatic systems
Arc flash safety
Hazardous location wiring
Schematic interpretation
Programmable logic controllers
Motor control systems
Thermal imaging
Transformer installation
Emergency generator systems
Electrical equipment repair
Electrical installations
Electrical safety
Electrical panel upgrades
Electrical system repair
Physically fit
Power distribution
Industrial automation
Control systems
Instrumentation calibration
Timeline
Industrial Maintenance Electrician
Georgia Trainsformer
02.2026 - Current
Head of Maintenance
South Atlantic Galvanizing
01.2022 - 01.2026
Industrial Maintenance Electrician
International Paper
04.2019 - 07.2022
Industrial Maintenance Electrician
Interfor
04.2010 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Engineer And Weapons Branch Coast
Industrial Automation
Ogeechee Technical College