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Waco, Texas, United States

Ensure delivery of, and provide support as first point of contact for all Factory Controls & IT related Systems following applicable Global/Regional Standards. Strategy owner for Controls & IT Asset Health Check Program as well as facilitate/lead implementation of Factory Controls & IT projects. Also, leads and develops a team of 12 direct reports consisting of Senior Controls Technicians and Controls Technicians. Finally, directs modification and installation of control systems; facilitates transfer of knowledge of control systems and electrical projects; supports maintenance of controls networks, web servers, data historian and operator interface systems.

Waco Tx

Direct a team of 15 direct reports and manage IT services for Mars Wrigley, supporting growth from three manufacturing sites to nine facilities and managing over $10M+ in assets.• Manage projects to upgrade and replace legacy systems in accordance with cybersecurity standards and work with the Controls Engineering team to communicate technical information to non-technical leaders• Evaluate network security vulnerabilities and create network roadmaps, hardware layouts, network-wide connection management plans, and factory controls to automate inventory and replenishment processes• Leverage an extensive internal network of partners to drive immediate and significant impact in OPEX and CAPEX planning and executionEarlier experience with Mars Snack Foods and Mars Information Services included 11 years of progressive growth through roles of increasing responsibility, from Electrical/Mechanical Technician to Site Support Senior Technician.

Waco, Texas, United States

Waco, Texas, United States

Repaired, and installed all assets that make our confectionery products, such as Snickers, Skittles, Starburst, and Brownie Squares.

Naval Air Station/ Jrb, Texas

Completed 33+ years of Military service in the US Air Force to include 10 years Active Duty service and 23 years serving in the US Air Force Reserves. Honorable Discharge: December 2019Chief Enlisted Engineering Manager | NAS JRB, Fort Worth, TX (Apr 2014 - Dec 2019)Electrical Superintendent (Active Reserves) | Lackland AFB, TX (July 2007 - April 2014)Electrical Power Production Craftsman (Active Reserves) Lackland AFB, TX (December 1996 - July 2007)

United States Air Force Active Duty Service included:Electrical Power Production Craftsman | Randolph AFB, TXElectrical Power Production Journeyman | Soesterberg Air Base, The NetherlandsElectrical Power Production Journeyman | Estaca De Bares, SpainElectrical Power Production Apprentice | Davis Monthan AFB, AZTechnical Training | Lackland AFB, TX

Bachelor Of Science In Information Technology (Bsit), Network Administration (Magna Cum Laude)

Associate Of Applied Science (Aas), Mechanical And Electrical Technology