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Columbus, MS 39701 Cell: 662-***-****

James L. Elliott

Objective

I am seeking a full-time position that will enable me to utilize my educational skills along with my work experience to work efficiently in a team environment.

Experience

05/17/2021-Present Alabama Pellets – Drax, Inc.

Aliceville, AL

Process Control Engineer

•Implement Arc Flash mitigation projects to increase electrical safety.

•Bid out electrical projects to qualified electrical contractors and enable and manage the successful bidder to bring the electrical project to fruition.

•Assist the electrical department in troubleshooting serious electrical issues and bring the issue to a successful conclusion.

•Analyze current production processes and implement PLC programming solutions that will enhance the process.

•Lone implementer of all PLCs and their respective operating programs by documenting any program changes and maintaining and repairing all PLC hardware.

•Regularly back up and maintain copies of all PLC programs.

•Implement new production capability by designing and creating new PLC programming to implement the new capability.

•Calibrate, repair, and maintain all production sensing devices such as moisture meters, laser distance measuring devices, material flow meters, analog actuators such as valves, oxygen measurement sensors, RTDs, thermocouples, oil level sensors, etc.

•Provide and maintain a comprehensive electrical and PLC parts list and see that replacement parts are ordered and kept in stock.

•Analyze and verify that all PLC controlled safety systems such as GreCon, Firefly, and Fike deflagration control systems are active and providing appropriate fire control protection.

•Maintain and edit all plant electrical schematics and documentation.

•Maintain Rockwell FactoryTalk and Rockwell PLC program licensing.

•Design electrical and electronic circuits and schematics.

•Program and maintain all PLCs, AC/DC VFD drives, and servo systems.

•Maintain and repair all Rockwell ControlNet communication systems and devices.

•Maintain and repair all Rockwell DeviceNet communication systems and devices.

•Maintain and repair all Ethernet I/P communication systems and devices.

•Create, develop, maintain, and repair all Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) on the plant networks that typically run Wonderware and RSView clients.

•Responsible for ensuring compliance with all environmental regulations regarding plant emissions by maintaining and repairing the plant’s environmental exhaust equipment (RTO and RCO).

•On call 24-7, 365 days a year for plant production emergencies and repair.

09/03/2019 - 05/14/2021 International Paper CMF Columbus, MS

Electrical Engineer

•Create and implement a preventive maintenance program for the high, medium, and low voltage switchgear and MCC room.

•Purchase switchgear and electric motors as needed.

•Implement and verify safety programs.

•Design and implement Honeywell PLC programs.

•Design and implement Rockwell ControlLogix PLC programs.

•Administer FactoryTalk programming and directories.

•Design and edit production equipment electrical schematics.

•Design and implement plant electrical schematics.

05/04/2015 – 08/30/2019 Martinrea Automotive Structures, Inc. Verona, MS

Automation Controls Engineer

•Design, develop, install, manage, and maintain equipment which is used to monitor and control engineering systems, machinery, and processes

•Trained to program and troubleshoot devices with Siemens S7 PLCs.

•Troubleshoot equipment consisting of weld controllers, robotics, and programmable logic controllers

•Design electrical and electronic circuits

•Program PLC’s, AC/DC drives, and Servo drives

•Modify Robot, PLC programs, and Human/Machine screen interfaces

•Equipment Maintenance

•Change welding consumables as needed

•Troubleshoot and repair equipment components

•Adjust MIG and spot welding schedule adjustments

•Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and legislation: Environmental Legislation, O. Regulation 851 for Industrial Establishments and Occupational Health and Safety Act

•Abide by all Company policies including, but not limited to the followiHealth and Safety, Quality and Environmental systems, Human Resources policies, and the Martinrea Employee Handbook

•Responsible for the programming, maintenance, repair, and backup of all plant PLC’s including PLC5, MicroLogix, SLC500, CompactLogix, and ControlLogix families of PLC’s.

•Responsible for the programming, maintenance, repair, and backup of all plant robotic systems including ABB, Fanuc, and Motoman families of robots.

•As a Master Electrician, responsible for assisting others in troubleshooting plant work cells, presses, lighting systems, and various plant equipment.

08/15/2014 – 04/30/2015 Advanced Technology Services Water Valley, MS

Senior Maintenance Technician

Working under Clean Room conditions in a highly regulated and automated technical atmosphere

Responsible for programming and troubleshooting ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLC systems

Responsible for repair and maintenance of a multitude of robotic systems

Responsible for repair and maintenance of quality verification vision systems

Responsible for repair and maintenance of all electrical and electronic systems

03/03/2014 – 08/15/2014 Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Mississippi West Point, MS

Senior Electronic Technician

Tasked with the start-up of a new tire manufacturing plant under construction.

01/07/2013 – 02/28/2014 Westervelt Pellets, Inc. Aliceville, AL

Senior Electronic Technician / Lead Electrician

Tasked with the responsibility to maintain and implement the Programmable Automation Control system that is based on the Allen-Bradley family of controllers consisting of ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and Flex I/O.

Responsible for maintaining the RTO/WESP particulate removal and VOC gas removal systems that clean the Furnace and Dryer exhaust air.

Responsible for maintenance and repair of the many Variable Frequency Drives and their respective motors.

Responsible for maintenance and repair of all HVAC systems plant-wide.

Assist production in streamlining operations by noting production bottlenecks and suggesting modifications to equipment that will help to relieve the same.

Assist management by consulting on new electrical projects and seeing that the projects are done correctly and in accordance with prevailing electrical codes (National Electrical Code).

Interview prospective Electronic Technician candidates and approve/not approve same for hire.

Design and implement new electrical systems for new production equipment.

Troubleshoot and repair of all plant electronic systems including, but not limited to, sensors of all types, HMI process panels, safety monitoring equipment, and process controllers.

Conducted all operations following approved LOTO procedures.

04/2007 -01/04/2013 Severcorr, LLC Columbus, MS

Electronic Technician

Trained to program and troubleshoot processes with LogiCad, an industry non-specific PLC system which conforms to IEC 61131-3 standards.

Trained to program and troubleshoot devices with Siemens S7 PLCs.

Trained to program and troubleshoot HMI devices using FactoryLink software.

Responsible for troubleshooting process problems and devising solutions to eliminate or abate said problems.

Trained in High Voltage safety.

Trained in fire safety and abatement.

Remained at full readiness for casualty responses to electrical failures.

Installed and repaired wiring, fixtures, and equipment for all electrical services in Hot mill facilities, following blueprints and wiring diagrams.

Installed conduit to bulkheads using hand tools, and threaded wires through conduit to terminals, such as connection boxes, circuit breakers, voltage regulators, and switch panels.

Stripped insulation from wire ends and created electrical connections, using stripping pliers and soldering iron, and coupled power-supply circuits to electronic equipment.

Tested voltage, resistance, and phase angle in circuits, using voltmeters, ohmmeters, and phase rotation indicators.

Constructed instrument panels according to specifications and technical manuals.

Manually drafted specification drawings for inclusion in hot mill electrical records.

08/2006 - 03/2007 R&D Maintenance Columbus, MS

Senior Electronic Technician

Responsible for all electrical and electronic operations at the five Lock and Dams in our district.

I was issued a service truck to travel to the five Lock and Dams.

Reported to the Corps of Engineers’ Electrical Engineer and implemented design changes that were initiated by same.

Responsible for upkeep and maintenance of personally issued service truck.

Trained in Homeland Security objectives and installed electronic security devices to meet said objectives.

Installation and repair of VFD’s and their respective motors.

Programming and repair of PC based control systems.

07/05-07/2006 Prestage Farms, Inc. West Point, MS

Feed Mill Plant Manager

Due to the plant being in desperate need of multiple repairs I originally hired in as a maintenance technician. After being employed only a few weeks, I was promoted to Plant Manager. Daily operations of the feed mill included by not limited to:

Managed a team of employees and truck drivers in the daily operations of

the feed mill.

Prepared operational schedules and activities.

Review of operation reports. Resolve operational/maintenance issues.

Observed workers to ensure team and safety compliance.

Implemented training course for new hires.

Reported directly to Mississippi General Manager.

05/04-06/05 EMCC Mayhew, MS

Full Time Student

Majored in Computer Networking

Maintained 4.0 GPA.

Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

06/02 -04/04 Nissan North America Canton, MS

Maintenance Technician

Duties consisted of maintenance and repair of all plant production equipment in the trim and chassis department. I attended extensive training classes at Hinds Community College in preparation for new plant opening. My grade scores were extremely high resulting in being one of the first hired at a huge auto manufacturing plant of over 4000 employees. My employee # was 243. My previous skills aside, listed below are extra classes taken at Nissan.

Hydraulics'

Shaft Alignment

Welding

P.L.C.

Machine Shop

Electrical Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Industrial Robotics

08/01 -05/02 Southwire, lnc. Starkville, MS

Senior Electronic Technician

Southwire is a manufacturing plant that makes electrical wire and cable. My duties consisted of repair and maintenance on machines such as:

Programmable Logic Controllers.

DC Motors and Drives.

Extrusion Equipment.

Industrial Computers.

Personal Computers.

Servers.

Boiler Controls.

Air compressors.

Facility Building Electrical Systems.

Plastic Extrusion Experience.

05/1998 – 07/2001 Cataphote, lnc West Point, MS

Maintenance Supervisor

Cataphote Inc. is a plant operation that manufactures glass beads for making the yellow paint seen on highways throughout the USA. The West Point plant is a branch from another Cataphote plant located in Flowood, MS.I assisted in a new plant operation start-up. Responsible for all facets of the maintenance department such as, but not limited to:

Supervision of all electrical and mechanical operations.

Staffing of maintenance crew.

Millwright work.

Coordinating contractors.

New machine set-up.

Ordering all tools and materials needed for proper start up.

Set up a preventive maintenance program.

Reported directly to Plant Manager.

08/1989 – 04/1998 United Technologies Columbus, MS

Master Mechanic and Electrician

United Technologies Systems Inc. was formally American Bosch Company. The company made small fractional DC motors for the automotive industry and companies such as Carrier, Otis, Pratt and Whitney.

My duties consisted of installation, set-up, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of, but not limited to new automated, computerized, electrical and mechanical systems such as:

Allen-Bradley programmable logic controllers.

Armature winder machines.

Automatic welders.

Test stands.

Slot liners.

Commutators

Assembly line installation, maintenance and repair.

Knowledge of epoxy enamel operation repair.

09/1984 – 07/1989 Elliott Electric Company West Point, MS

Owner Operator

Licensed and Bonded Master Electrician.

Self starter in charge of operations.

Public Relations and General Management

Staffing, managing, training crew.

Procurement of materials, estimating costs, bidding of contracts.

Industrial, commercial and residential jobs.

01/1977 – 08/1984 Bryan Foods West Point, MS

Maintenance Mechanic and Electrician

Alignment - adjustment repairs and overhaul of machines.

Electrical troubleshooting and repair.

Plumbing, drain unclogging, repairs of stream, water and air lines.

Ordering and organization of materials.

Welding, brazing, construction and fabrication of components.

Promotion within three months of being hired.

Licenses and Certifications

1)Licensed Master Electrician.

2)Universal Refrigeration Certification.

3)CompTIA A+ Computer Repair Certification.

4)Forklift and Man Lift Certification. .

5)Overhead Crane Certification

6) Basic First Aid and CPR Certification.

7)Electrical Safety Certification.

Education and Training

2013 – Present

George Brown College – PLC Technician II

2007 –Present Self-Study

Study of C, C++, Python and Visual Basic Programming.

2007- Present In Plant Study

Study of LogiCad graphical programming and Siemens Step Seven PLC ladder logic.

August 2000 Columbus Air Force Base Columbus, MS

Degree Conferred: Certificates of Completion.

Concentration of Study: CompTIA A+ Certified in Computer Repair Certification.

June 1998 Refrigeration Service Engineering Society (RSES) Mayhew, MS

Degree Conferred: Certification of Completion

Concentration of Study: Universal Refrigeration Certification.

1980 - 1982 CIE Correspondence Course Cleveland, OH

Degree Conferred: Associate in Applied Science

Concentration of Study: Electronic Engineering.

Degree Conferred: Associate in Applied Science in Electronic Engineering

1990 -1991 NRI Correspondence Course Washington, DC

Degree Conferred: Diploma

Concentration of Study: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.

January 1987 -April 1987 EMCC Mayhew, MS

Degree Conferred: Certification of Completion.

Concentration of Study: Air Conditioning and Heating.

Basic and Advanced Electricity.

1976 Mississippi State University Starkville, MS

Degree Conferred: Completion one Year.

Concentration of Study: Engineering

1974-1976 West Point High School West Point, MS

Diploma

References

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