Kenneth Mayes Email & Phone Number

South Point, Ohio

South Charleston, Wv

•Responsible for programming and troubleshooting safety PLC’s and advanced motion control systems that utilize such devices as VFD’s, Servo Motors, Actuators, Encoders, Proportional Valves, Level Transmitters, Pressure Transmitters, Proximity Switches, Light Curtains and Automation Robots in their designs.•Design and developed PLC ladder logic and HMI graphical screens for new control systems and to test, maintain and modify existing control systems to improve the safety, operations, automation of all machines so as to maintain or improve our Overall Equipment Effectiveness or OEE.•Utilized AutoCAD Electrical to update equipment drawings such as: electrical schematics, wiring and network diagrams which were used for new equipment modifications and or trouble shooting.•Ensure machines/equipment compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations and quality standards and accepted engineering practices, on local, state and federal levels. OSHA, NEC, IEEE, etc…. •Provided technical support, training and guidance for technicians and testers for equipment end users through the development of operational and troubleshooting procedures.

* Responsible for the development of engineering plans, specification and cost estimates* Responsible for component selection and creation of bill of material for projects* Responsible for the creation of schematic, wiring and network diagrams* Ensure/manage all manpower requirements are met for projects* Specify, configure and program Logic Controls, Drives and Human Machine Interface* Ensure compliance to applicable governmental codes, accepted engineering practices andcompany standards* Ensure effective communication and coordination on assigned projects between all disciplinesand all other project participants, including other engineering companies

* Managed/Supervised the activities of employees engaged in production work* Responsible for the execution of the production schedule by placing employees in appropriatepositions to increase production* Monitor employee performance and conformance to procedures* Assist Engineering and Quality Assurance Departments

* Identify and setup proper test equipment and perform testing and troubleshooting of distributionequipment and machines* Supported product development with test methodology, data analysis and recommendedimprovements* Instructed test personnel on the proper use of testing and manufacturing equipment* Provided technical support, training and guidance for technicians and testers for equipment endusers* Maintained, troubleshoot and service distribution equipment/machines both mechanically andelectrically* Tested equipment and machines after service and or repair is completed to ensure properfunction

Read and interpret schematics and panel drawings* Strip, crimp and terminate wires and cables* Run electrical wires to components located on machines* Utilize various hand and power tools required for assembly of components for a panel or unit* Layout and mount components on machine control panels and distribution equipment

Bad Kreuznach, Germany

• Installed, operated, and performed unit level maintenance on MSE radio transmission equipment, to include; Line-of-sight multichannel radio terminals; radio access units (RAU); down the-hill radios; associated multiplexing equipment; associated antenna systems; COMSEC devices.• Operated and performed PMCS on assigned vehicles and power generation equipment.• Installed operated and maintained/supervised MSE radio transmission and associated equipment operations.• Supervised the installation, operation and unit level maintenance of MSE transmission systems.• Planned, supervised, coordinated and provided technical assistance in the installation, operation, maintenance, and management of MSE communication systems and networks.