Benjamin Leonard
Macon
Summary
Dynamic Electrical/Instrumentation Technician with extensive experience at Graphic Packaging International, skilled in electrical troubleshooting and equipment installation. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through effective inventory management and adherence to safety regulations. A proactive team leader, adept at calibrating complex systems and ensuring optimal performance in high-pressure environments.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical/Instrumentation Technician
Graphic Packaging International
03.2019 - Current
- Organized and managed smooth preventive maintenance tasks such as evaluating part functionality, cleaning components and removing old seals and gaskets.
- Located and addressed electrical connection issues such as frayed wires and worn insulation to prevent larger problems.
- Kept robust spare parts inventory based on expected needs to minimize downtime.
- Installed, tested and calibrated commercial electrical equipment to meet use demands.
- Efficiently installed electrical systems and components with careful analysis of technical schematics and specifications.
- Applied functional knowledge and troubleshooting abilities to isolate and diagnose diverse faults.
- Operated multimeters, oscilloscopes and other electronic testing devices to accurately diagnose equipment issues.
- Calibrated combustion controls to meet appropriate safety standards.
- Performed repair procedures on damaged instruments and sourced replacements from approved vendors.
- Seasoned in proper use and maintenance of test stands and equipment.
- Performed scheduled and planned installation and maintenance duties.
- Conducted preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of metering instruments.
Electrical/Instrument Technician
Irving Tissue Company Limited
01.2017 - 02.2019
- Liaised with engineering staff on special projects to assist with configuration, installation and interoperation of system equipment.
- Interpreted equipment manuals and schematics to determine corrective actions for repairs, calibrations, and installations.
- Interpreted and utilized wiring diagrams and technical specific instructions to configure instrumentation and telemetry devices.
- Installed and serviced new [Type] and [Type] metering devices.
- Modified, maintained, or repaired electronics equipment or systems to achieve proper functioning.
- Analyzed interruption reports and outage databases to identify outage trends and determine needed coordination changes.
- Reviewed existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions or amendments to outdated material.
Industrial Electrician
Frito Lay
02.2011 - 12.2017
- Installed, maintained and repaired electrical wiring, controls and lighting systems.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, and other components.
- Repaired and replaced equipment, electrical wiring and fixtures.
- Tested circuit continuity to determine electrical compatibility and component safety.
- Observed functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation or replacement.
- Inspected transformers and circuit breakers for malfunctions.
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
- Fabricated custom and replacement parts according to specifications, using hand tools.
- Consulted with management on functionality and lifespan of electrical equipment, advising when continued use may be hazardous.
- Prevented breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and cleaning circuits.
- Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
- Installed 120/208 volt systems and 347/600 volt systems.
- Instructed customers on proper use and safety of electrical systems and equipment.
- Connected appropriate parts to deliver power to audio and visual equipment, signaling devices and heating or air conditioning systems.
- Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
Planner Scheduler
Robins Air Force Base
01.2005 - 09.2011
- Recognized potential issues with inventory and quality control and engineered changes.
- Prioritized schedules to meet project goals and overall customer satisfaction.
- Prepared reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to decision-makers.
- Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
- Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
- Managed successful day-to-day operations of projects by maximizing productivity from available resources.
- Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.
- Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development for various events.
- Developed detailed event reports, documenting all aspects of each event.
- Created detailed timelines and budgets for events to meet all deadlines.
Industrial Electrician
Keebler Cookie
02.1993 - 11.2004
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
- Inspected transformers and circuit breakers for malfunctions.
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
- Consulted with management on functionality and lifespan of electrical equipment, advising when continued use may be hazardous.
- Prevented breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and cleaning circuits.
- Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
- Installed 120/208 volt systems and 347/600 volt systems.
- Connected appropriate parts to deliver power to audio and visual equipment, signaling devices and heating or air conditioning systems.
- Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Attached power cables to equipment such as electric range and motor.
- Prepared sketches and blueprints.
- Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
- Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Electrician
Central Georgia Technical College
Warner Robins, GA05-1992
Skills
- Hydraulic systems
- Low-voltage systems
- SAP Maintenance Software
- Equipment installation
- Power distribution
- PLC programming
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Plant control systems troubleshooting
- Safety regulation adherence
- Electronic industrial control systems
- Installation and maintenance
- Writing maintenance reports
- Inspection and repair
- Safety and environmental protocols
- Industrial control troubleshooting
- Process control systems
- Team leader
- Calibration expertise
- Inventory management
- Instrument maintenance and repair
- Calibration
- Electrical fault tracing
- Corrective maintenance
- Equipment operation
- Cleaning and decontamination
- Instrument Calibration
Timeline
Electrical/Instrumentation Technician
Graphic Packaging International
03.2019 - Current
Electrical/Instrument Technician
Irving Tissue Company Limited
01.2017 - 02.2019
Industrial Electrician
Frito Lay
02.2011 - 12.2017
Planner Scheduler
Robins Air Force Base
01.2005 - 09.2011
Industrial Electrician
Keebler Cookie
02.1993 - 11.2004
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Electrician
Central Georgia Technical College
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