Vern Skaggs
Blacklick,OH
Summary
Adept Electrical Supervisor with a proven track record at Plastic Suppliers, Inc., specializing in control systems upgrades and electrical troubleshooting. Demonstrates leadership by mentoring technicians and excels in collaborative environments. Achievements include leading significant upgrades, such as the transition to modern Rockwell PLC & Parker SSD drives, showcasing excellent problem-solving and team coordination skills.
Competent Electrical Superintendent well-versed in electrical troubleshooting and repair for industrial and commercial projects. Offers dedication and unfailing work ethic.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Supervisor
Plastic Suppliers, Inc.
06.1988 - Current
- Electrical troubleshoot extrusion lines, slitting/converting machines, pelletizers and all associated equipment.
- Knowledge of 3-phase 480/380/240 volt systems
- Familiar with Parker SSD software and Rockwell software
- Mentored maintenance techs and new hires in job-specific tasks and application of electrical processes.
- Coordinated electrical system maintenance and repair with other departments, outside contractors and public utilities.
- Responsible to order maintenance parts to maintain inventory after installation, ordered parts and equipment needed for upgrades and updates not provided by machinery integrators.
- Facilitated and assisted with electrical upgrades and update projects coordinating with integrators, outside contractors, maintenance and production personnel, most recent projects:
- 1. 2022 - Assisted complete controls upgrade for blown film line from obsolete Schneider PLC & Eurotherm AC drives to modern Rockwell PLC & Parker SSD drives
- 2. 2020 - Assisted complete controls upgrade from obsolete Conair Controls material loading system to Conair FLX128 PLUS
- 3. 2019 - Assisted complete extrusion tenter line controls upgrade from Siemens S5 PLC to Siemens S7 PLC
- 4. 2019 - Managed complete controls upgrade from obsolete K-tron material feeder control system to modern K-Tron Feeder control system
- 5. 2017 - Assisted complete controls upgrade Thermofisher material thickness gauging system including operator station with system manager
- 6. 2017 - Assisted complete controls upgrade for Dusenbury 804 material slitter from GE Fanuc PLC & IBM PC to Rockwell PLC and retrofitting new touch screen
Electrical Installer & Maintenance
Headlee Electric
05.1980 - 05.1988
- Worked at major hospital as inside electrician doing upgrades, original installations and troubleshooting basic facility equipment.
- Installed raceways for circuits, signaling devices, audio / visual equipment and HVAC controls.
- Worked alone on smaller projects and with team members on larger more advanced projects
Education
High School Diploma -
Greenup County High School
Greenup, KY05-1978
1000 Hour Certificate - Industrial Electricity
Greenup County Vocational School
South Shore, KY05-1978
Skills
- Proficient with control systems
- Excellent troubleshooting skills
- Works well alone, works well with others/team
- Leadership qualities
- Instructor abilities
Timeline
Electrical Supervisor
Plastic Suppliers, Inc.
06.1988 - Current
Electrical Installer & Maintenance
Headlee Electric
05.1980 - 05.1988
High School Diploma -
Greenup County High School
1000 Hour Certificate - Industrial Electricity
Greenup County Vocational School
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