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Wes Murphy

McGehee

Summary

Work well with design and production teams to strengthen electrical machinery, controls and circuitry development plans. Experienced in real-world, on-site conditions and laboratory environments. Good organizational, analytical and documentation skills. Analytical Instrument Technician with many years of experience in the industry. Knowledgeable in theories and current practices in industrial instrumentation. Ready to apply talents to ensure safe and efficient system performance. Demonstrated strengths in planning, organizing, and interpersonal communications.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Electrical and Instrument Technician

Clearwater Paper
McGehee
10.1996 - Current
  • Provided technical support by answering questions about the functioning of instruments or their calibration status.
  • Programmed programmable logic controllers based on specifications provided by engineers.
  • Troubleshot and provided corrective maintenance on process equipment and control elements.
  • Calibrated numerous types of process equipment and control elements.
  • Assisted in designing control systems for various industrial processes.
  • Assembled electrical systems or prototypes using hand tools or measuring instruments.
  • Performed preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance to keep machinery running at optimal levels.
  • Attended regular training sessions to stay up-to-date with current technologies related to instrumentation.
  • Operated automated testing equipment to diagnose system failures or identify operational anomalies.
  • Replaced defective parts using hand tools and soldering techniques.
  • Installed new instruments and associated wiring in accordance with safety regulations and industry standards.
  • Inspected measuring devices for accuracy against established standards.
  • Understood and worked from prints, drawings, graphs, charts and instruction technical manuals to make necessary adjustments and repairs.
  • Calibrated, tested and adjusted flowmeters to ensure accurate readings.
  • Maintained system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.
  • Read and interpreted technical manuals, drawings and schematics to make accurate repair decisions.

Education

Airborne Ultrasound Level 1 -

UE Training Systems
Nashville, TN
03-2016

Thermal/Infrared Thermography Level 1 -

The Snell Group
Branson, MO
09-2014

Electromechanical Technology With Emphasis in Instrumentation -

UAM College of Technology
Crossett, AR
05-1995

Skills

  • Instrument calibration
  • Control system design
  • Predictive maintenance
  • Programmable logic controllers
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Electrical wiring
  • Infrared electrical inspections
  • UE electrical inspections

Timeline

Electrical and Instrument Technician

Clearwater Paper
10.1996 - Current

Airborne Ultrasound Level 1 -

UE Training Systems

Thermal/Infrared Thermography Level 1 -

The Snell Group

Electromechanical Technology With Emphasis in Instrumentation -

UAM College of Technology
Wes Murphy