Thailer Duckwall
Hamilton,OH
Summary
Professional technician with strong background in instrumentation and control systems. Adept at diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing complex equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Known for strong team collaboration, adaptability, and consistently achieving results in dynamic environments. Skilled in troubleshooting, calibration, and process automation, with focus on safety and efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instrumentation Technician
Essity LLC
Middletown, OH
01.2025 - Current
- Calibrated and maintained instrumentation systems for optimal performance.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions using advanced diagnostic tools.
- Assisted in troubleshooting and resolving process control issues effectively.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules to ensure reliability of instruments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance production efficiency.
Maintenance Specialist-Controls
Volvo Cars USA LLC
03.2021 - 01.2025
- Maintain PLC library
- Efficiently troubleshoot PLC programming and hardware faults to minimize downtime
- Modify programs for TIA V14 and 15.1, Siemens G120 drives through STARTER software
Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician
Volvo Cars USA LLC
11.2018 - 03.2021
- Responsible for executing maintenance tasks requiring in-depth knowledge of automated equipment, troubleshooting and repairing complex equipment, both electrical and mechanical, analyze failures or equipment loss and make improvements as needed.
- Experienced with ABB 6 axis robots as well as Siemens automated systems including Step-7 and TIA portal v14 and v15.
Marine Maintenance Technician
O Sea D Boatworks
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Studied system requirements to order components and parts and perform acceptance tests.
- Created and followed detailed maintenance schedules for marine equipment.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
Infantryman
United States Marine Corps
06.2013 - 10.2014
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency and knowledgeable assistance.
- Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
- Led fire teams during battle drills and training exercises.
Education
Certification - Fire Rescue Academy (Firefighter 1/2 EMT-B)
Butler Tech
Liberty Township, OH10-2026
Aircraft Maintenance And Avionics
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC08-2018
Skills
- Control systems understanding
- Expertise in Step-7, TIA Portal and Siemens Starter
- Expertise in ABB Robotics
- Six Sigma methodologies
- Wiring diagrams
- Field instrumentation
- Process control optimization
- Variable frequency drives
- Control systems troubleshooting
Certification
- Siemens TIA Portal service 1 and 2
- Siemens TIA Portal Programming 1
- ABB Robot 1
- ABB Electrical 1
- E-Hazard Low Voltage Technician
Timeline
Instrumentation Technician
Essity LLC
01.2025 - Current
Maintenance Specialist-Controls
Volvo Cars USA LLC
03.2021 - 01.2025
Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician
Volvo Cars USA LLC
11.2018 - 03.2021
Marine Maintenance Technician
O Sea D Boatworks
04.2018 - 10.2018
Infantryman
United States Marine Corps
06.2013 - 10.2014
Certification - Fire Rescue Academy (Firefighter 1/2 EMT-B)
Butler Tech
Aircraft Maintenance And Avionics
Trident Technical College