Controls Technician I
Current• Led initiatives to replace obsolete motor starters with SEW MoviMot drives, thereby enhancing system reliability and substantially reducing system downtime.• Directed comprehensive upgrades to receiving and shipping conveyor systems, including migration of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) to Siemens S7-1500 controllers, ensuring seamless compatibility with Swisslog’s Warehouse Management System (WMS).• Developed and implemented strategic preventive maintenance programs, resulting in extended equipment lifespan and significant minimization of operational disruptions.• Executed onsite installation, rigorous testing, and commissioning of sophisticated control systems for both freezer and dairy operations, maintaining optimal performance in extreme environmental conditions.• Managed cross-functional projects, including extensive crane control upgrades and hardware redesigns, involving the migration of control systems to Siemens TIA Portal.Key Achievements:• Enhanced pallet flow efficiency by 20% through the implementation of standardized control systems and sensor technologies.• Improved workplace safety by developing and updating Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, thereby ensuring safe lockout of multiple operational zones.• Successfully transitioned legacy control software from the Italia Codebase to Swisslog’s Conveyor Box platform, optimizing communication protocols and preparing systems for future Warehouse Management System (WMS) upgrades.