Theodore Lamp
League City
Summary
Results-oriented Principal Controls Specialist with expertise in customer relations and expert problem solving. Proven track record in enhancing team efficiency and driving process improvements across cross-functional projects.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Controls Specialist
Invista
Houston, TX
06.2016 - 09.2025
- Developed comprehensive training materials to enhance team efficiency and knowledge retention.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline project execution and enhance communication channels.
- Led initiatives to identify process inefficiencies and recommend actionable improvements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop, test, and implement control solutions for various industrial applications.
- Coordinated with other departments such as engineering or maintenance to ensure seamless integration of new controls technology into existing processes or facilities.
- Guided junior team members in developing their professional skills through mentoring and coaching, leading to increased productivity and enhanced quality of work.
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to procure necessary equipment and components for controls projects.
- Provided technical training to team members on specific control systems platforms and programming techniques.
- Performed regular audits of control systems infrastructure to identify potential vulnerabilities or weaknesses that could impact overall system performance.
- Diagnosed and resolved complex control problems, ensuring minimal impact on plant performance.
- Achieved successful outcomes on multiple projects by effectively balancing technical expertise with strong communication skills to address all stakeholder concerns.
- Worked with engineers and technical staff to recommend hardware and software adjustments and resolve design flaws.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
Control System Specialist
TPC Group LLC
Houston, TX
10.2001 - 06.2016
- Developed and implemented control system strategies for optimizing operational efficiency.
- Led cross-functional teams to address complex automation challenges and improve system reliability.
- Conducted thorough system diagnostics and troubleshooting to enhance performance metrics.
- Mentored junior engineers on best practices in control systems design and implementation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Waterford Union High
Waterford, WINo Degree - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Black Hawk Technical
Waukesha, WISkills
- Customer relations
- Expert problem solving
- Analytical thinking
- Documentation management
Timeline
Principal Controls Specialist
Invista
06.2016 - 09.2025
Control System Specialist
TPC Group LLC
10.2001 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Waterford Union High
No Degree - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Black Hawk Technical