Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance Supervisor

Gregory W. Strother — Electrical Supervisor Resume Page 1

GREGORY W. STROTHER

ELECTRICAL SUPERVISOR ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE Oakdale, Louisiana 318-***-**** *************@*****.*** PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Electrical and industrial maintenance professional with 32+ years of experience spanning electrical supervision, industrial maintenance, electrical and electronic systems, instrumentation, controls, troubleshooting, technical instruction, and project management. Experienced in supervising and developing maintenance personnel, planning preventive maintenance, interpreting electrical codes and engineering drawings, troubleshooting systems from 120 VAC through 34,500 VAC, and coordinating electrical and industrial projects. Extensive hands-on experience with electrical distribution, PLCs, instrumentation, control systems, generators, UPS systems, fire alarm systems, security and surveillance systems, fiber-optic networks, PBX systems, Motorola radio systems, and industrial process controls. CORE COMPETENCIES

• Electrical Supervision & Team Leadership • Industrial Electrical Maintenance • Electrical Distribution — 120 VAC to 34.5 kV

• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance • National Electrical Code (NEC) • Electrical Troubleshooting & Diagnostics

• PLCs & Industrial Controls • Instrumentation & Process Control • Motor Starters & Variable Speed Drives

• Generators & UPS Systems • Electrical Drawings & Engineering Plans • Project Planning & Management

• Maintenance Shutdowns & Turnarounds • Budget & Resource Management • Fire Alarm & Security Systems

• Surveillance & Perimeter Detection • Fiber Optic Installation & Testing • Technical Training & Mentoring

• Safety & Emergency Response

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SELF-EMPLOYED — ELECTRICAL / ELECTRONIC / SECURITY SERVICES Oakdale, Louisiana May 2021–Present

• Perform residential electrical service, circuit, and lighting installation and repairs.

• Install and troubleshoot internet service and related systems.

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot security camera systems.

• Provide electrical and electronic troubleshooting and technical support.

• Volunteer as coach for Oakdale High School men's and women's tennis programs. INSTRUCTOR — ABC PELICAN CHAPTER

Electrical Level I, Grades 9–12 August 2023–May 2024

• Instructed students in Electrical Level I principles, the 2020 National Electrical Code, and safe workplace practices.

• Designed and constructed a hands-on laboratory for electrical construction, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance.

• Trained students in the safe use of multimeters, amp probes, meggers, conduit benders, threading machines, and other electrical construction tools.

• Proctored written and practical examinations to evaluate student knowledge and proficiency.

• Emphasized practical application of electrical theory, code requirements, troubleshooting, and workplace safety. ELECTRICAL WORKER SUPERVISOR

Federal Correctional Complex — Oakdale, Louisiana February 2016–May 2020

• Supervised, trained, evaluated, and scheduled electrical employees; generated payroll and coordinated daily work assignments.

• Performed electrical work when required by security concerns, project requirements, or available workforce skill levels.

• Directed operation, installation, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical systems throughout a large industrial and commercial complex.

• Worked with electrical systems ranging from 120 VAC through 34,500 VAC.

• Interpreted and applied the National Electrical Code, local codes, building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and trade formulas.

• Installed and maintained Best UPS battery systems.

• Installed, maintained, and repaired Generac generator control systems throughout the complex.

• Led an LED lighting retrofit that produced approximately $10,000 per month in energy savings at each institution.

• Operated forklifts, high-reach lifts, bucket trucks, and other equipment required for electrical installation and troubleshooting.

• Planned and scheduled daily electrical work and preventive-maintenance activities.

• Coordinated with other departments to identify and resolve electrical requirements and facility needs. ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN

Federal Correctional Complex — Oakdale, Louisiana October 1995–February 2016

• Reviewed design drawings, specifications, and requirements for newly engineered components and processes.

• Provided hands-on technical support, troubleshooting assistance, advice, and mentoring to personnel at multiple levels.

• Collaborated with engineers to resolve product-development, maintenance, and system-performance issues.

• Implemented advanced diagnostic tools and troubleshooting methods to resolve maintenance problems.

• Programmed and maintained PBX, PLC, fire alarm, perimeter detection, video matrix, server, and Motorola radio systems.

• Installed, terminated, spliced, and tested multimode and single-mode fiber-optic systems.

• Designed and implemented fiber-optic backbones supporting networking and video systems.

• Served periodically as General Foreman for maintenance activities across multiple disciplines. ELECTRICIAN

Boise Cascade — Oakdale, Louisiana September 1994–October 1995

• Installed, maintained, and performed preventive maintenance on computer, electronic, electrical, hydraulic, and instrumentation systems.

• Worked with PLCs, level transmitters, differential-pressure transmitters, temperature transmitters, ultrasonic transmitters, smart motor starters, variable-speed drives, photo eyes, lasers, proximity switches, limit switches, modems, hydraulic flow controls, and surveillance cameras.

• Used electrical, electronic, instrumentation, and industrial maintenance tools and equipment to complete assigned work.

• Communicated with project teams to identify adjustments that improved productivity.

• Used advanced diagnostic methods to troubleshoot and resolve production problems. MAINTENANCE FOREMAN

Arizona Chemical / International Paper — Oakdale, Louisiana January 1991–September 1994

• Supervised electrical, instrumentation, mechanical, pipefitting, welding, and labor personnel.

• Conducted daily evaluations to ensure safe work practices in an industrial environment.

• Planned and scheduled work orders, preventive maintenance, maintenance shutdowns, and plant turnarounds.

• Reviewed engineering drawings, specifications, and requirements for newly engineered components and processes.

• Designed and implemented electrical equipment, control loops, and systems to improve production and reliability.

• Managed projects involving instrument loop controllers, transmitters, and new high-voltage plant feeds.

• Collaborated with production and chemical engineers to resolve development and maintenance issues.

• Managed resources, developed project schedules, and maintained department budgets.

• Served as the plant NORM Radiation Safety Officer.

• Provided technical support, advice, and mentoring to maintenance personnel.

• Participated in Incident Command Management activities during emergency situations.

• Implemented a computer-based preventive-maintenance system. Gregory W. Strother — Electrical Supervisor Resume Page 2 SYSTEMS REPRESENTATIVE

Johnson Controls — Baton Rouge, Louisiana / Rapides Parish Schools August 1990–January 1991

• Installed energy-management systems in commercial facilities.

• Calibrated and maintained chillers, boiler controls, actuators, valves, static switches, modems, and computers.

• Used technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and basic programming to troubleshoot and maintain control systems. OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Tennessee Gas Pipeline — Lake Charles, Louisiana February 1990–August 1990

• Operated and maintained a gas compressor station and associated production equipment.

• Monitored and documented daily operating readings and made process adjustments as required.

• Performed maintenance, preventive maintenance, and calibration of instrumentation and equipment including Fisher level controls, gas detectors, gas turbines, surface safety devices, Hi-Lo sensors, vibration monitors, temperature controls, generators, air compressors, and proximity switches.

• Participated in emergency evacuation drills and response activities. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science — Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology McNeese State University — Lake Charles, Louisiana December 1987 High School Diploma Oakdale High School — Oakdale, Louisiana May 1983 CERTIFICATIONS & TECHNICAL TRAINING

• National Electrical Code (NEC) — 2014, 2016 • NEC Arc Flash Safety — 2016

• Motorola — Test Engineer & Evaluation, Astro P25 — 2012 • Teltronics — 20-20 Technician Training — 2007

• EP-1 Electrical Protection for Computers & Electronics — 1998 • Perimeter Products — FPS/FPS-3 Fence Protection Systems — 1998

• Crisis Management Training — 1997 • Harris Digital Telephone Systems — 20-20 Switching Systems — 1997

• Federal Law Enforcement Training — 1995 • Allen Bradley PLC-5 Maintenance & Troubleshooting — 1995

• National Fluid Power Institute — Industrial Hydraulics — 1994 • Incipient Fire Brigade — Level II — 1994

• NORM Radiation Safety Officer — 1994 • NORM Radiation Surveying & Control — 1994

• Incident Command Management Systems — 1993 • Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations — 1993

• Quality Management Concepts for Managers — 1992 • Systems of Offshore Survival — USL — 1990

• Google Training — 2021

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