Nicole Gillette
Corning,NY
Summary
Skilled industrial electrician with 5+ years of experience in PLC troubleshooting, motor controls, and preventive maintenance. Strong in schematic reading, circuit testing, and safe equipment restoration in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrician
Corning Incorporated
Painted Post, New York
07.2021 - Current
- Supported troubleshooting of electrical failures across Corning manufacturing equipment and control systems.
- Completed preventive maintenance on motors, panels, and industrial wiring.
- Supported installation of conduit, cable, and electrical components for plant upgrades to enhance operational efficiency.
- Tested circuits using meters and diagnostic tools during outage response.
- Applied lockout/tagout procedures before servicing energized equipment.
- Repaired PLC-connected devices and production line controls.
- Coordinated with maintenance teams to restore equipment safely.
- Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
- Installed conduit, wire and motor controls.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
- Repaired or replaced worn or defective parts using hand tools and power tools.
- Completed all work in accordance with safety and electrical codes.
- Followed safety procedures when working on energized circuits; observed lockout and tagout requirements when servicing equipment.
- Installed cables, conductors and wire trays and completed necessary hook-ups for primary power lines.
- Identified problems with electrical systems by observing operation, listening for problems and using test equipment such as multimeters.
- Diagnosed issues in electrical circuits and equipment and took proper corrective or preventive measures for repairs.
- Placed and installed safety systems and set up emergency lighting, uninterruptible power systems and battery systems.
- Interpreted schematics, blueprints and diagrams to complete projects on time.
- Worked extensively on three-phase, 277/480 volt power distribution systems.
- Identified and resolved safety issues related to electrical installations. related to faulty wiring installation practices in a timely manner.
- Inspected electrical equipment and systems to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair.
- Assessed, tested and operated a variety of electrical components and systems.
- Provided technical support on various types of motor control circuits including VFDs.
- Troubleshot EMCS and variable frequency drive systems to correct and rectify issues.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, junction boxes and components in residential and commercial properties.
- Used power construction equipment, measuring devices and testing equipment to complete electrical installations.
- Provided training to workers on installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment and fixtures to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Informed management of safety issues related to equipment operation, contributing to a safer work environment.
- Supervised apprentices and assessed completed tasks, offering guidance and encouragement.
- Installed leads and connected cables to motors, apparatus and equipment.
- Addressed and resolved worksite safety hazards to reduce risk.
- Planned layout of electrical wiring to meet project specifications. and installation of wiring and fixtures based on project specifications and building codes.
- Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
Mechanicia/Electrical/Electrical Controls Technician
Leprino Foods Waverly
Waverly, New York
10.2019 - 07.2021
- Troubleshot PLC, relay, and sensor faults across processing lines.
- Troubleshot and repaired electrical systems, wiring, and components.
- Maintained electrical controls for Leprino Foods Waverly dairy production equipment.
- Calibrated instrumentation and control devices for consistent plant operation.
- Repaired motors, drives, panels, and wiring in production areas.
- Supported preventive maintenance efforts to ensure reliability of automated packaging and processing systems.
- Performed preventive maintenance on all electrical control systems.
- Read schematics and blueprints to diagnose control circuit issues.
- Followed food plant safety and sanitation rules during equipment service.
- Communicated with operations teams to restore equipment and support production schedules.
- Provided technical support for repairs and upgrades to existing electrical systems.
- Created detailed schematics for electrical systems, wiring, and components.
- Replaced defective parts in accordance with industry standards and safety protocols.
- Monitored system performance to ensure optimal operation of the machinery.
- Installed new equipment and maintained existing machines in accordance with safety regulations.
- Programmed PLCs to control automated processes.
- Developed documentation regarding operational procedures for specific tasks related to the use of electrical control systems.
- Maintained accurate records of all inspections, testing, repairs, replacements, and other activities related to electrical control systems.
- Assisted in strategy development to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs for electrical systems.
- Ensured compliance with applicable codes when installing new equipment or modifying existing ones.
- Investigated root causes of failures and identified corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Evaluated new products introduced into the facility that require integration into the current system architecture.
- Dismantled and repaired systems to ensure proper functionality.
- Programmed, troubleshot, and configured lighting controls systems accurately for projects.
- Read and interpreted technical manuals, drawings and schematics to make accurate repair decisions.
Education
Electrical Certificate - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Alfred State
Alfred, NY01-2007
Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering
Corning Community College
Corning, NY01-1993
High School Diploma -
Corning Painted Post West High
Painted Post, NY06-1991
Skills
- PLC programming
- PLC troubleshooting
- Motor control systems
- Electrical schematics
- Circuit testing
- Preventive maintenance
- Industrial wiring
Timeline
Electrician
Corning Incorporated
07.2021 - Current
Mechanicia/Electrical/Electrical Controls Technician
Leprino Foods Waverly
10.2019 - 07.2021
Electrical Certificate - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Alfred State
Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering
Corning Community College
High School Diploma -
Corning Painted Post West High