Breck Singleton
*** ******* ** • Charlotte, North Carolina 28208 • 336-***-**** • ad2tmb@r.postjobfree.com
Highlights
Consulting
Electrical PLC Troubleshooting and Sustainability
PLC Programming and Troubleshooting experience in Siemens TIA Portal Step 7 and Allen-Bradley
Robotic experience in FANUC
Experience in configuring and modifying HMIs
Analysis of PROFINET networks and communication’s
Ability to work independently as well as part of a cross-functional team in order to help determine and rectify the source of problems.
Specializing In Siemens
Certifications
PLC Programming Certification for Siemens TIA Portal Programming 2 July, 10 2023
PLC Programming Certification for Siemens TIA Portal Programming 1 October, 07 2021
PLC Programming Certification from Steven Gates February, 2020
TPC Training Certificate in Electrical Troubleshooting January, 2020
Fanuc Robot Certificate for Handling Tool Operation and Programming May 16 2019
Nccer electrical license Journeyman
PLC Mechatronics certification form DCCC in Siemens PLCs 300 and 400 May, 2013
PLC Programming Certification from George Brown College June 15, 2018 PLC 5 and RSlogix 500
Osha 10 card
Simutechs Troubleshooting Industrial Controls 1 Certificate
Simutechs Troubleshooting Industrial Controls 2 Certificate
Universal EPA Technician Certification-2006
HVACR- Diploma- 2007
NFPA 70 E
Work Experience Automation Engineer Parttime work 06/2023 to 12/23
Automated Power Control Solutions Charlotte, North Carolina 28208
June 2023 to December 2023
Specification of electrical and control components, wire, cables, and instrumentation.
Configuration and calibration of sensors, instruments, and actuators.
PLC Programming and Troubleshooting experience in STUDIO 5000 PLC/ TIA Portal 1500
Interface PLC or PC to equipment with various communication interfaces such as RS485, Modbus/RTU, and Ethernet IP.
Development of skills to troubleshoot automation equipment including instruments, I/O, computers, sensors, actuators, motors, motor drives, temperature and process control circuits, and communication links.
Program Tia Portal 1500 and debug issues with instrumentation, interfaces and drives.
Configuring HMI’s
Networking Communications
Work Experience Automation Controls Technician \Engineering Contract 09/2022 May 5 2023
Corning Optical Communications 1764 Trivium Parkway Newton, NC 28658
Work with controls engineers to :
Specification of electrical and control components, wire, cables, and instrumentation.
Configuration and calibration of sensors, instruments, and actuators.
PLC Programming and Troubleshooting experience in STUDIO 5000 PLC
Interface PLC or PC to equipment with various communication interfaces such as RS485, Modbus/RTU, and Ethernet IP.
Configuring HMI’s
Working with servo motors and drives Kinetix, ABB, and Siemens
Networking Communications
Development of skills to troubleshoot automation equipment including instruments, I/O, computers, sensors, actuators, motors, motor drives, temperature and process control circuits, and communication links.
Program Allen Bradley PLCs and debug issues with instrumentation, interfaces and drives.
Work Experience Plant Electrician 03/2021-03/2022
Sika Automotive, Gastonia, North Carolina
Troubleshoot control circuits in production equipment
Implement electrical/ electronic improvements on equipment
Analyzing electronic components and systems to design and develop improvements to Siemens TIA Portal Step 7 systems, mixing processes and production line
Evaluating operational systems and recommending design modifications to eliminate causes of malfunctions and improve production
Repair and maintenance of all electronic and electrical systems of all production operations
Working with Sinamics DCM drives
Electrician
Ibew 379 Contract work Charlotte, NC
09/2019 - 03/2020
Install wire switch gear
meg the conductors
Install wire disconnects
wire motor starters
277 v led lighting
three way switches
Bend conduit
wire transformers
Navigate NEC Code book
Maintenance Electrician
Pactiv, Huntersville, NC
05/2019 - 08/2019
Assessed programs and systems for functionality
PLC Programming and Troubleshooting experience in Siemens Step 7
Installation and maintenance of controls hardware (transmitters, flow meter, RTD’s, instrumentation, processes, etc.)
Diagnose variable frequency drives; 3/2 and 5/2 valves
Reading electrical drawing
Diagnose variable frequency drives
encoder cables
problems with Fanuc robot
SSR
Diagnose PLC faults
pumps
chillers
Electrician 08/2018-11/2018
Tradeforce Staffing, Williamsport, pa
, motors starters
Pull circuits and terminate
wire electrical panels
wire transformers
Bend rigid conduit
Install cable trays
Navigate The NEC Code Book
Electrical/electronics tech
Southern Industrial, Contract Raleigh, North Carolina
03/2018 - 06/2018
Reading schematics
Wiring PLC cabinets
drives, and motors
stop start station, and pushbuttons
Ethernet cable
Install valve
Maintenance Electrician
Thompson Industrial Construction, Contract Sumter, South Carolina
12/2017 - 03/2018
install ups systems
Meg motors
Repair Mcc’s, motors starters
Remove ct’s for switch gears
check fuses
Wire Plc cabinets
Commission electrical cabinets
Electrician
Crowder Industrial,Spartanburg, South Carolina
10/2017 - 12/2017
Read diagrams to wire Pt devices
wire valves and solenoids
cut, thread, and Bend rigid conduit
Install cable tray
Pull circuits and terminate
Install and wire transformers
Electrician
Contract work with Walker Electrical, Greer, South Carolina
05/2017 - 09/2017
Install and wire switch gear
meg the conductors
wire disconnects and motor starters
Install ducting system
cad welding
led lighting
receptacles
Navigate the NEC Code Book
Electrician
Contract work with Envirotrol, Greensboro, North Carolina
09/2016 - 03/2017
Assisted senior programmers with troubleshooting
migration as well as installation of PLC and HMI hardware for proper functioning of PLC
power sub control cabinets
ethernet cables;.
Terminate nylon tubing for pneumatics by following the wiring schedule
Limit switches
Sensors
PLC TECH 06/2016-09/2016
Funder America, Mocksville, North Carolina
Read Ladder logic, Stl, and SCL
PLC Programming and Troubleshooting experience in Siemens Step 7 and Step 5
Read European electrical schematics
Work with three phase 480, 120, and 24 volts
. Maintained and troubleshoot plant manufacturing operation to ensure safety and reliability
power supplies
Electrician
The Corporate Associate, Charlotte, North Carolina
01/2016 - 06/2016
inverter boxes
Wiring and installing Abb bulk drives
Air Handler controls
Install and wire power distribution panels
Controls Tech 02/2015-01/2016
Performance Fibers, Salisbury, North Carolina
PLC Programming and Troubleshooting experience in Allen-Bradley PLC 5
Work with oscilloscopes
, pc boards
I to P controls and positioners
Transducers
Modbus
A 1000 and V 1000 drives
Rosemount transmitters
Kuka robots
Electrician
Tradeco, Charlotte, North Carolina
06/2014 - 02/2015
Bend conduit
run BX cable and strap to code
run homeruns
277v lights
Read wiring diagrams
Electrician
Hard had workforce solutions, Greensboro, NC
10/2013 - 01/2014
Bend conduit
Mc cable
277v lights
Make up electrical boxes
Wire transformers
Electrical Tech
Grede Foundry, Biscoe, NC
08/2013 - 10/2013
Program PLC systems to perform specific functions depending on the needed outputs
troubleshooting electro mechanical issues using software
Safety circuits
Float switches
European schematics
Mcc
PLC Tech 06/2013 - 09/2013
Contract work GKN Driveline, Mebane, North Carolina
Worked under the supervision of senior PLC Programmer to write code for PLC control systems
Design and create new PLC machines that can be used to handle car parts
Cross Reference addresses
Updated HMI graphics
motoman robots
Worked with 120, 277, and 480 volts
Check resistance of machine;
Conveyors
metal lathes
Education
Davidson County Community College-2010-2013 Associate in Applied Science Thomasville, North Carolina
Attended Unc Charlotte’s Electrical Engineering Program 2014
Electronics Engineering Degree (Automation)