THOMAS RUGGLES
**** ******** *****, **** *******, CO 80526 · 412-***-****
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Hardworking, dedicated Professional well-versed in machine programming and electrical systems as well as facility and production maintenance. Excel with troubleshooting, teamwork, and people skills. EXPERIENCE
JANUARY 2019 - PRESENT
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN, WALMART DISTRIBUTION CENTER Performed and completed preventative maintenance on all conveyer systems including mechanical, electrical, and electronic components. Proactively identified potential issues and repaired them prior to becoming a downtime problem. When systems were having issues, identified problem in a timely fashion and prevented major downtime. Installed electrical and electronic components throughout the facility. Colleagues would come to me for guidance when they could not identify a solution.
JULY 2017 – JULY 2019
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN, BARBER SPRING
Troubleshoot and repair electrical/mechanical equipment. Preventive Maintenance to all equipment throughout plant. Start up on all equipment and industrial furnaces. Install new equipment; electrical/mechanical. Operation of all mobile equipment. JUNE 2016 – APRIL 2017
BOILER TECHNICIAN, COMBUSTION SERVICE AND EQUIPMENT Installed, troubleshoot, repaired and tested boiler electrical and electronic systems. Disconnected and removed motors and pumps. Maintained and repaired solenoids and regulators on co-generation systems. Interpreted blueprints, schematics, drawings and layouts to complete repairs. Determined proper methods, equipment and materials to complete costly repairs within budget. Operated and maintained electronic transmitting and receiving equipment, as well as digital and analog computers. OCT 2007 – JUNE 2016
FURNACE TECHNICIAN, UNIVERSAL STAINLESS
Designed, implemented, and administered a new back-up program. Obtained measurements and readings using volt/ohm meters, meggers, IC testers and dial indicators. Recorded all repair, non- repair and PMCS data in the information management system. Updated and modified components and systems to improve operation. Interpreted electric and electronic schematics and mechanical layouts to Completed daily inspections of all electronic equipment. 2
JUNE 1990 – JUNE 2005
COMBUSTION/PROCESS CONTROLS TECH., PITTSBURGH CONTROL SYSTEMS Designed, implemented, and administered a new back-up program. Installed, repaired, troubleshooted and tested industrial controls, electrical/electronic systems. Installed electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls, and lighting. Maintained and repaired solenoids and regulators on co-generation systems. Interpreted blueprints, schematics, drawings, and layouts to complete repairs. Determined proper methods, equipment, and materials to complete costly repairs within budget. Operated and maintained electronic transmitting and receiving equipment, as well as digital and analog computers. Completed daily inspections of all electronic equipment. Interpreted electric and electronic schematics and mechanical layouts to diagnose equipment problems. Updated and modified components and systems to improve operation. Recorded all data in the information management system. EDUCATION
1990
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - ELECTRONICS, GATEWAY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE – PITTSBURGH, PA
MAY 1982
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, KEYSTONE OAKS – MT. LEBANON, PA SKILLS
Calibration specialist
Schematics interpretation
Certified Electrician
Effective communicator
Proactive and organized
Strong time management skills
Troubleshooting expert
Mechanical concepts knowledge
Adaptable and team player
Innovative
ACTIVITIES
I enjoy hiking, camping, cooking out, and spending time with my family. REFERENCES
Available upon request.