Joe Gomez

Experience

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  Cott Beverages

  May 2005 - May 2013

  PLCs and Instrumentation Specialist

  Started up the facility from ground zero. Worked in coordination with equipment vendors and system integrators in the deployment of new production lines and equipment updates. Developed an emergency recovery plan for all of their electrical and electronic equipment including PLCs, HMIs Scada PCs and Servers, VFDs Seervo drives and process control sensory devices. Became an specialist on bottling equipment from the water processing plant to the palletizing of finished product.Very well versed on Krones equipment such as Fillers, labelers, vision systems, conveyance including airveyors, bottle/can conveyors, bottle/can single filing conveyance and pallet conveyance as well as Variopacks, Palletizers and Depalletizers.Sidel Blow Molders, Lafranchi bottle unscramblers, Aetna pallet shrink wrappers, Intelligrated palletizers, Jones packers. Maintained and updated Ammonia/Glycol based beverage chilling systems. Created training material for the maintenance technicians and delivered classes via Lerning Management System. Was safety chairman for the plant.Worked on updating their blending/batching system to run on Factory Talk SE platform. Participated in and direct troubleshooting activities in the event of equipment failure including participation in failure analysis, problem solving and prevention. Worked with production team to make rapid, educated decisions regarding the issue at hand and trouble shoot systems, resolve issues by providing investigation, analysis, test, and follow-up where appropriate. Maintenance, testing and upgrading of all production equipment. Installation and testing of new food manufacturing, packaging and processing equipment. Interface with machine tools and special equipment or test modules, troubleshoot existing equipment for electrical or electronics failures and change or modify machines to improve or update. Show less

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  DCCCD

  Jan 2013 - now

  Elecromechanical Controls Adjunct Instructor @ B.J. Priest Institute

  Develop, Implement and deliver classes on electro-mechanical controls and PLCs tailored to specific needs of today's manufacturing industries.Dallas County Community College DistrictBill J. PriestOur services include: Training and assessment customized to meet the needs of business and industry Quality career training to prepare job seekers for employment Cost-shared office space and affordable support services for entrepreneurs Counseling, training and information resources for managing, financing and operating small businessesThe Bill J. Priest Institute for Economic Development was named for Dr. Bill J. Priest founding chancellor of the Dallas County Community College District.In 1989, the Bill J Priest Institute for Economic Development was created as a combined effort of the Dallas County Community College District and the private business sector to support economic development in Dallas County. Show less

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  Amazon

  May 2013 - now

  Control Systems Specialist

  Have been part of start up on several sites deploying and commissioning new technologies and equipment. Subject matter expert on Fanuc Robots, Auto Slam Print and Apply systems, Peer to Peer equipment communication protocols with a focus on profibus communication, and Dematic Parcel Sorting equipment (RS200, SL2 and SL3). Develop and deliver training sessions on site specific equipment Responsible for troubleshooting, design/implement/document control solutions for material handling systems, act as a liaison for internal and external resources. Show less