Nathan A. Email & Phone Number

London, England, Gb

Facilities Engineer responsible for planning, implementing and maintaining stable and capable production and business processes as they pertain to equipment functionality. I am responsible for machine/equipment capabilities as they relate to safety, throughput and quality (equipment integrity). I monitor related issues of assembly/machining lines. Plan, test and coordinate the implementation of preventive actions in the production lines in order to establish and verify capable and stable production processes in terms of safety, quality, delivery and cost. Investigate and resolve issues associated with assembly automation, work stations, robotics and automated equipment. Troubleshoot PLC controls with electrical components, servo-drives, motors, wiring and panels. Review and make PLC program changes on Siemens, Fanuc, Allen Bradley and other machining PLC programs. Capture and document changes and update prints as needed. Lead, coordinate and facilitate trouble shooting electrical issues, and issue resolutions as they relate to equipment downtime, throughput improvement or safety concerns. Establish, maintain, update and administer electrical control plans. Participate in all aspects of simultaneous engineering efforts to improve current processes and new projects. Perform any related tasks as needed. Work closely with maintenance group, trades and business unit leaders.

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Support plaint and maintenance in troubleshooting with AB PLC and HMI programming. New machine building involving electrical print creation, wiring electrical panels, as well as startup and commissioning. Training and coaching maintenance staff in troubleshooting of automation equipment.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Support plaint and maintenance in troubleshooting and improving up-time, AB PLC and HMI programming, Cognex Vision system support, Pressco vision system administrator, electrical safety program owner, local exhaust ventilation program owner, Compressed gas program owner, HACCP Team Member, Food safety Team member, plant wide programmer for stand-alone and distributed controls. Work with, coach, and train maintenance on electrical and program troubleshooting, responsible for maintaining a plant calibration program, align with contractors on work in the project development and implementation stages, implement cost saving and quality improvement projects. I am continuously developing my skills and knowledge in the food industry, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), as well as the rules and regulations involved. I continue to learn about the processing equipment within the plant and the facilities electrical distribution via arc flash hazard analysis and troubleshooting electrical issues.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Support plaint maintenance in troubleshooting and improving uptime, electrical safety champion – lead in the implementation of ConAgra’s electrical safety program, plant wide programmer for stand alone and distributed controls, I have coached and trained maintenance on electrical and program troubleshooting, responsible of implementing and maintaining a plant calibration program, member of the yield loss reduction team, member of the line balancing team, align with contractors on work in the project development and implementation stages, implemented cost saving and quality improvement projects. I have continued to develop my troubleshooting skills and training myself on new technologies. I am developing my skills and knowledge in the food industry, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), as well as the rules and regulations involved. I continue to learn about the processing equipment within the plant and the facilities electrical distribution via arc flash hazard analysis and troubleshooting electrical issues.

Specializing in electrical panel design, programming, installations, and supporting existing machines. I have and continue to design, program, and provide installation and/or warranty support for my projects. I have integrated new assembly machines into existing conveyor systems and networks. I have designed and supported existing Cognex vision applications (quality control inspections.) I have grown with experience in different plant environments and different companies such as GM, Allison Transmission, Red Gold, Abbot Labs, and Emcon Technologies (ArvinMeritor). I have continued to improve my error-proofing skills and practices. I strive to seamlessly integrate my prints and programs according to plant specifications and standards. I have traveled as a representative of my company to help with service and installation of machines and have continued to improve in developing a good working relationship with different companies.

Service and new installations including: developing new software programs, troubleshooting machine problems (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic), modifying and/or diagnosing programs problems, used Cognex vision applications (part flaw detection), assisted/guided plant electricians in servicing and troubleshooting. I have continued to learn new technologies and software by self training or with very little training. I have continued to improve my error-proofing skills and practices. I have grown with experience in different plant environments and different companies such as GM, Ford, Chrysler, and International Truck. I have also improved in developing a good working relationship with within the group and the people at different plants.

Performed service calls, troubleshooting machine problems (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic), learned new technologies without training for new projects, adapted to new and legacy technologies, error-proofing, DVT vision applications(gauging, part and flaw detection), bar code scanning and development, PLC programming, HMI development, project design and management, design implementation, scheduling, planning, ordering, machine builds and re-control of current machines including: hot plate welder; vibration welders; IR welders; stud drivers; leak testers; light up test stations; heat stakers; Van Dorn molding machines 1000,1500, and 2000 ton; aluminizing machines with top coat.