Clayton Dillon Hester
Pickens, SC 29671
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Skills and Abilities
•PLC programming from scratch using Allen Bradley, Siemens, GE, ABB and others
•Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude; very effective trouble shooting and problem solving skills
•Very proficient in Microsoft Office- Word, Excel, PowerPoint
•Excellent leadership and communication skills
•Attention to safety and quality
•Very organized and able to develop positive working relationships
Software
SIMATIC
Productivity Suite
ControlLogix, SoftLogix, MicroLogix, SLC500, CompactLogix, RSLogix 5000
GX Developer
AC500
Ignition Designer
AutoCad
Microstation
ROBOGUIDE
KRL (Kuka Robot Language)
Maximo
Autocad electrical
Education
Tri-County Technical College, Easley, SC
Associate Degree in Applied Science
Major in Industrial Electronics Technology
Graduation Date: December 2012
Major in Mechatronics
Graduation Date: June 2015
GPA: 3.82, Made President’s List and Dean’s list
Relevant Courses:
•Motor Controls 1 and 2
•Electrical Installation/Electrical Code
•Industrial Computer Techniques
•Industrial Instruments
•Digital 1 and 2
•Solid-State Devices
•Semiconductor Devices
•AC/DC Analysis and Circuits
•Programmable Logic Controllers 1 and 2
•Trouble Shooting
•Hydraulics and pneumatics 1 and 2
BJ Skelton Career Center, Pickens, SC
Junior & Senior year - 2005 & 2006
Certificate in Industrial Technology
Experience:
ABB
Project manager / Lead Power Distribution Engineer
July 2019 – Present
Do calculations and designs for new projects
Calculate and oversee capitol projects (PO)
Design and Program PLC for switchgear
Test Transformers and breakers
Repair and PM Transformers
Repair and PM Switchgear and breakers.
Program protection relays and HMI
Design and layout electrical panel and complete autocad drawings of layout
Design electrical drawings with Autocad
Update and electrical panel drawings
Support outages and new installs
Rebuild and repair LV and MV breakers
BMW
Electrical controls engineer/Equipment service associate(facilities and body shop)
December 2017 – July 2019
Program PLC mostly Siemens (S7 and TIA)
Troubleshoot chillers and boilers
Program and troubleshoot all robots (kuka)
Interface of PLC to robotics.
Complete all daily’s and pm’s
Use autocad to design new and update drawings.
Hmi programming and setup
A.L. Industries
Maintenance Manager
February 2017 – December 2017
Troubleshoot and repair Injection Mold Machines
Troubleshoot and repair ovens and media pleating machine on HD line
Program PLC for Injection molding and troubleshoot (ladder logic)
Inspect and test filters
Set up PM schedule and do PM's
Change out molds and put in new settings on Injection mold machines
Andritz Kusters
Service Supervisor / Engineer
July 2012- February 2017
Supervise installation of new machines
Supervise upgrade to all Andritz equipment
Supervise and help with all work on Andritz equipment
Design and Program PLC
Troubleshoot issues with modbus
AFCO
Maintenance Technician (co-op)
August 2010 - July 2012
Setup and help program PLC’s
Maintain and keep machines in working orderTroubleshoot and repair machines when down
Harris Concrete
Foreman / supervisor
January 2007 - June 2010
Find jobs and Setup job site
Help pour concrete and watch over my crew
Inspect all jobs when finished