Michael E. Reyes Email & Phone Number

Washington, PA, US

Responsible for overseeing and managing the development, implementation, and maintenance of technology solutions and automation processes in Longwall Mining.

Irving, Texas, US

• Provide technical mentoring and coaching for the automation staff;
• Manage the commissioning and qualification process for automation systems
• Ensure compliance with established local quality standards
• Develop, and implement the process automation agenda for the site
• Ensure function is aligned and driven to meet engineering goals, to deliver operationalresults.
• Function as system owner for exclusive process automation systems not assigned to otherengineering or operations functions

Irving, Texas, US

• Advise dealers in providing guidance on existing and potential customer service issues and development measures within Caterpillar's Global Mining industry.
• This is executed by supporting strategy planning and sales techniques, supporting roll-out of new underground equipment (i.e. parts, Products, Customer Service Agreements, Warranty, Goodwill and other Service Products.)
• Analyze and communicate marketplace and competitive activity to Caterpillar personnel and dealers.
• Analyze product applications, configuration, and utilization that provides the best solution for a customer.
• Directed dealers with business planning; create and promote programs that increase sales while maximizing price realization.

Irving, Texas, US

• Directed and coordinated the activities of employees engaged in production.
• Exceeded revenue expectations of over 5,000,000 dollars by overseeing the day to day operations of the electronic shop by ensuring optimal cost control for new and repaired products.
• Coordinated work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
• Implemented most efficient and practical methods and sequence of operations of new releases and revised methods in accordance with changes made to an existing product.
• Developed engineering, planning, materials, quality and other documents and conferred with the appropriate departments.
• Determined manufacturing operations to be performed, and originated master production routing.

Irving, Texas, US

• Experienced in consolidating communications functions, support, and problem-solving, and revising and creating engineering drawings.
• Interpreted electrical schematics, diagrams, and blueprints.
• Configured and inspected Low, Medium and High Voltage electrical products before shipping to customers.
• Installed, configured and programmed computer systems, PLC's, HMI's and other third party components for customers.
• Configured systems, upgrades and operated controls to start and regulate the movement of autonomous equipment.
• Observed and listened to the operations to detect issues of binding and stoppage of the equipment.

Irving, Texas, US

• Managed the repair and assembly of systems for The Underground Longwall Automation Department, including support structures, component installations, and computer configurations.
• Followed precise specifications and utilized Caterpillar’s proprietary software and delicate electronic measuring tools and diagrams.
• Developed and implemented a comprehensive database for tracking electronic repairs of Longwall equipment.
• Contributed to the implementation of an Internet-based ticketing system to efficiently monitor and address customer issues.
• Conducted thorough testing of wiring installations, assemblies, and circuits to identify resistance factors and operational defects, meticulously recording results.
• Facilitated coordination between manufacturing processes and technical services.

Associate’S Degree, Computer And Electronics Engineering Technology

Diploma, Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician