Electrical Engineer Maintenance

James W. Little

***** ********* ***** ***. **********@*****.***

Apt. 1511 cell: 225-***-****

Gonzales, LA 70737

cell: 225-***-****

SUMMARY

I am seeking a position as an Electrical Engineer. My experiences are primarily focused in maintenance of

high/medium voltage equipment and systems, industrial instrumentation, and distributed controls systems (DCS).

I graduated from Texas A&M University with an Electrical Engineering degree specializing in Power.

WORK EXPERIENCE

BASF - The Chemical Company (Geismar, LA) July 2012 – Present

We create chemistry for a sustainable future

Professional Development Program (PDP) – two 9-month rotations within BASF

Instrumentation / Electrical Maintenance Engineer

• Reviewed and Organized efforts towards new Formic Acid plant’s process Simulator

Lead the evaluation of bids including a technical Bonus-Malus

• Executed SIS interlock checks and installation checks of new valves during plant TAR

• Administrating the instrument commissioning for new Formic Acid plant

Creating an instrument commissioning start up plan including calibrations, installation checks,

grounding inspection, loop checks, and DCS / SIS interlock checks

• Identified sites ISO, International Organization for Standardization, equipment through SAP

• Located every tank level instrument PM in SAP in order to review the reliability

Power Distribution Maintenance Electrical Engineer

• 13.8kV cables and switchgear predictive maintenance

Coordinated Infrared and Ultrasound study of switchgear cable terminations

Organized Online Partial Discharge (OLPD) tests with contractor

Investigated best testing practices for a reliable distribution system (NEETRAC)

• Preventative Maintenance (PM); reviewed and updated transformer, switchgear and UPS PMs

• Exposed to switching processes and many electrical tests including Megger, transformer oil samples, etc.

• Learned and taught team how to make changes and view history files on ABB solid state relays

• Backed up entire site’s ION (Schneider Electric) power meters settings

• Project to replace 235 High Pressure Sodium (HPS) lights with LED lights

Developed a cost comparison based on labor, material, and power consumption cost

Experienced with Electrical Area Classifications and writing a Project Charter

Recruiting

• Attended recruiting events at Texas A&M and Southern A&M as part of the collegiate recruiting team

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

Nucor Steel - Bar Mill (Jewett, TX) Summer 2011

Produces angles, channel, flats, rebar, and round via roll mill; recycles scrap steel via electric arc furnace

Maintenance Engineering Intern

• Coordinated installation of 3φ, 480V, 800A feeder with electrical contractor

• Exposed to 345kV substation, switchgear, changing of circuit breakers, motor repair shop

• Researched and discussed the importance to replace a 3φ zig-zag transformer with colleagues

• Updated plant background and mapped all underground feeders using AutoCAD

Reed, Wells, Benson, and Company Consulting Engineers (Dallas, TX) Summer 2010

Provides architectural services for Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, and Fire Protection systems

AutoCAD Assistant/ Engineering Intern

• Updated architecture and engineering backgrounds using AutoCAD

• Assisted engineers with shop drawings

• Onsite exposure to a school’s mechanical and electrical rooms

EDUCATION

Texas A&M University (College Station, TX) May 2012

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

GPA: 3.36/4.00

SOFTWARE SKILLS

Proficient: Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, AutoCAD, ION Setup (Schneider Electric software)

Exposure: SAP, Foxboro DCS, ABB DCS, Triconex SIS, ABB Relay software,

TRAINING

Formal Training: Electrical Safety for Qualified Electrical Workers Arch Flash / Arc Blast (Shermco Industries),

G7 Drives Road Show (Yaskawa), Foxboro Control Systems – Configuration Essentials with Foxview (Invensys)

BASF Training: SIS Training (Overview of SIS Technical Standard), Process Safety, Capital Project Review,

Apples and Oranges (Intro to Business Practices), Business Decisions Simulation

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