Scott Smith

Experience

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  US Navy

  Aug 1993 - Aug 1995

  Electronic Technician

  I gained excellent experience in the operation, testing, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment on board the USS Minneapolis/Saint Paul, a fast attack submarine.

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  E.B. Metal Industries

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1998

  Skilled Labor (Operation, Calibration, Assembly)

  This position gave me excellent exposure to industrial manufacturing practices; I performed cosmetic mig welding, operated sheet metal presses and brakes, calibrated coin-operated vendors and performed final product assembly requiring extensive knowledge of work processes and associated acute and chronic hazards.

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  Sanmina

  Aug 2000 - Oct 2002

  Engineering/Electronic Technician

  Sanmina-SCI is an integrated manufacturing solution provider for aviation, industrial, defense, clean energy and space-flight applications serving the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. I served as the site expert and technical support for 10+ Project Engineers and performed the set-up, calibration, testing and troubleshooting of circuits, components, instruments and mechanical assemblies. I also provided support for PC device compatibility, hardware, software and test changes, RF synthesizers and receivers, flying probe/bed of nails in circuit testing devices and function test equipment. I created and maintained ISO procedures for manufacturing test routines and supported lean initiatives through the effective use of personnel, material, machines and facilities. Show less

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  Walter Energy

  Oct 2002 - Jun 2016

  Master Electrician (Control Systems/Automation)

  I have enjoyed a 12+ year career with progressive impact on continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of quality, long-term solutions that reduce equipment/system failures and support lean, streamlined operations. I develop electrical, control and automation specifications and standards for equipment, instrumentation, materials, sequence of operations, calibration and design. I install, repair and troubleshoot complex and mission-critical fiber optic networks, mining machinery, power circuits and electrical distribution systems. I've standardized, automated and improved systems, machinery and production challenges across the organization, including:- Implement automation controls using Siemens S7 PLC. Manage auomation of conveyor, hoisting and pumping systems with Siemens Master/Siemens Sinamics Drives.- Design/develop improved Graphical User Interfaces (GUI) using Siemens Multi-Panels and WinCC Flexible software. - Troubleshoot/repair three-phase AC and DC powered mining machinery, SCR and IGBT power circuits, and electrical distribution systems from 115K volts AC to 12 volts DC. - Integrate and maintain of PLC networks and mine monitoring equipment with designs that allow maintenance and improve infrastructure. I enjoy evaluating and resolving challenging problems, and have solved many monitoring, predictive maintenance, production and manpower issues over the years and look forward to solving many more in the future. Show less

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  EC&S, Inc.

  Jun 2016 - now

  Controls Engineer