Jerry Malpass
Deep Run
Summary
Diligent and ambitious with over 18 years of experience in Electrical controls and maintenance. Adept at the design and testing of existing systems and new control systems. Talents in project management, programming languages, and troubleshooting and consultancy support.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Technician
Global Laser Enrichment
04.2023 - Current
- Configured new PLC control systems and programmed the ladder logic.
- Calibration of sensors using loop calibrators and other instrumentation devices.
- Planned, designed and implemented Electrical Control Projects using PLC and other automated processes.
- Tested wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
- Wiring and troubleshooting of three phase 480v and three phase 208v circuits, including motors and pumps.
- Modified, maintained, or repaired electronics equipment or systems to achieve proper functioning.
- Installed, adjusted and calibrated electrical equipment and instrumentation to maintain proper performance.
Automation Technician II
Fresenius Kabi
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Determined layouts to install wiring in automated systems based on drawings and code specifications.
- Provided technical support to operators, addressing issues promptly to minimize production delays.
- Responded to emergency system repairs and maintained regular service schedules for all job-related machines to optimize performance.
- Assisted engineers in design, configuration or application of ABB robotic systems.
- Installed, programmed or repaired programmable controllers, robot controllers and end-of-arm tools.
- Reduced machine downtime through regular maintenance and proactive troubleshooting of automation equipment.
- Performed root cause analysis on automation-related issues, recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Responsible for the (BMS)Building Management System for filling lines and non sterile sections of facility.
- Create backups for Seimens TIA-Portal, B&R, and Beckhoff PLCs.
Automation Technician
Pfizer
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Automation Technician will provide technical support to Utilities, Laboratories and Production Areas in the Automation and Control System Applications used in the manufacture of sterile injectable
- With general supervision lead or troubleshoot PLC's, batch applications, instrumentation, human machine interfaces, control systems, and process network applications used in utilities, laboratories, manufacturing and packaging equipment
- Provide technical guidance and assistance to the troubleshooting, operation and maintenance of control systems including hardware and software
- Backing-up his Supervisor in the assignment and review of the automation workload
- Lead and perform the tasks that require the efforts of more than one technician within the Automation team
- Execute factory acceptances, software upgrades, backups, restore, disaster recovery and archiving procedures, as needed
- Reads and interprets ladder logic programming, blueprints, schematics and specifications, and utilizes them to troubleshoot and determine causes of equipment malfunction
- Maintains liaison with outside firms for out-of-plant equipment/system repair
- Leads and reviews external contractor's services in order to assure that services are provided as required
- Communicates regularly with Automation Supervisor for work priorities, assignments, and findings
- Assists the Automation and Control Systems, and Engineering & Maintenance areas in the development of specifications, selection, FAT, installation, commissioning and computerized system validation process of new utilities, laboratory and manufacturing equipment procurement, as well as to improve existing applications
- Performs operation and design analysis of plant utilities, laboratories, and/or manufacturing equipment and systems to improve their operation
- May provide technical advice to other, when necessary
- Assists the Maintenance team with commissioning, calibration and adjustment of complex measurement instrumentation
- Replaces, repairs, troubleshoots, or cleans automation systems
- Modifies PLC, HMI, SCADA hardware and configures software in system to maintain interface between automation and operations as needed
- Support reliability engineering for production and support equipment
- Provide on the floor operational support as needed
- Support all investigations and audits as needed
- Maintain Industrial level network, control level networks and Process I/O network
- System Administration for adding and disabling user access to Site Automation system
- Responsible for assuring various user levels have appropriate, documented training and authorization for access to engineering managed computer systems
Lead Maintenance Mechanic
Thermo Fisher Scientific
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Perform preventive maintenance on packaging line equipment by completing predetermined and scheduled tasks
- Perform repairs to packaging line equipment, facility systems, and components, e.g., Car toner, Bundler, Turntables, Labelers, Optel Vision Systems, Videojet Coders, Case Tapers and conveyer throughout the lines
- Troubleshoot, inspect, and adjust packaging equipment and components, e.g., Electrical and Pneumatic Control Systems, HMI interfaces, PLC, Variable Frequency Control Systems, couplings, motors, heat exchangers, and transducers
- Perform calibrations and/or tests/certifications on Particle Inspection equipment
- Assign appropriate staff to maintain preventative maintenance, planned maintenance and emergency ticket workloads
- Provide technical leadership to all craft staff members
- Provide craft supervision when the craft supervisor is not available
- Review proper priority and urgency of all emergency and 'P' urgent tickets received by the craft
- Assist supervisor in field and shop work to make certain all SOPs are being followed and safety procedures maintained
- Provide a supporting role in the weekly planning effort between the craft planner and supervisor
- Provide leadership, when applicable or assigned, for all outside contractors performing maintenance work tickets for the maintenance shop
- This includes coordination, inspection, and invoice reviews
- Maintain safe work habits and follow all safety procedures
- Provide emergency or on-call services as assigned
- Comply with all job-related, safety, cGMP's, SOP's and other training requirements in a timely manner
- Comply with all job-related safety and other training requirements
- Travel as requested for factory testing of new equipment
- Perform other duties as assigned
Lead Maintenance Mechanic
West Pharmaceutical Services
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Accomplish assigned tasks in the safest, most effective and efficient manner possible
- Troubleshoot and problem-solve equipment related maintenance issues to ensure that our production processes are running within the predetermined control parameters
- Work from blueprints, schematic drawings, verbal instructions, handbooks and manuals as necessary to perform maintenance on equipment
- Carryout preventative measures and look for alternative solutions to maintenance problems encountered
- Perform all required preventative maintenance work on assigned equipment
- Prepare and maintain all documentation, recording all repairs; including changes and modifications made to our plant equipment
- Maintain and promote a safe and clean work environment throughout the maintenance department
- Instruct, train, guide and assist other maintenance personnel as needed
- Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs
- Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules
- Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance
- Expertly operate and maintain high pressure boilers, industrial chillers, air compressors, and various pumps
- Supervise and motivate other technicians to peak levels of productivity
- Serve as a Plant Environmental Manager and Hazmat Manager
- Increased boiler combustion efficiency and lowered emissions by optimizing burner performance
- Executed daily operations of maintaining a normal operating water level
- Observed pressure, temperature, feed water regulators and burners
- Maintained a boiler room log, recorded meter and gauge data readings, such as water test results and quantity of fuel consumed
- Inspects, maintains and calibrates all temperature, humidity and recording devices including meters and gauges
- Operates various measuring, diagnostic and testing instruments to help provide energy efficiency solutions
- Perform Preventative, Corrective and Emergency maintenance on customer's Building Management Systems, Servers/Front Ends and HVAC related equipment
Maintenance Mechanic
Fleet Readiness Center/East
11.2018 - 12.2019
- Apply variety of complex methods, procedures, and techniques to lay out, install, align, repair, overhaul, and maintain fixed and semi-fixed production machinery, disassemble and repair complex and computerized numerical controlled machinery and equipment for machining, metal forming, pipe, forge, and foundry work
- Independently, install, replace, adjust, and set various regulating or safety devices such as meters, gauges, governs, and automatic alarms
- Perform a variety of complex repairs, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and related activities on fixed and semi-fixed industrial machinery and equipment used in the repair, overhaul, and testing of military aircraft, aircraft components, systems, and sub-assemblies
- Perform preventive, breakdown, routine or scheduled maintenance (daily, weekly, monthly) such as cleaning, checking, lubricating, remedial maintenance, and emergency maintenance
- Perform complex repairs, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing on fixed and semi-fixed machinery and equipment used in repair, overhaul, and testing of military aircraft and systems
- Perform routine and scheduled maintenance, respond to breakdowns during production
- Preventive maintenance and repair of tilt axis test cell for V-22 Osprey, remove helical gear shaft and replace bearing
- Preventive maintenance to F-18 and Tilt Axis Gearbox test cell
Lead Maintenance Mechanic
Lenox China
12.2006 - 11.2018
- Performed routine to complex, multi-phase repairs to production and process equipment, maintained equipment at optimum operation speed and production efficiency, followed all OSHA and company safety requirements
- Responsible for installation, maintenance, and repair of all plant HVAC systems, replaced condenser fans, compressors, blower fans and TXV valves
- Performed gas burner troubleshooting and repair including igniters, flame sensors, and burner controls
- Repaired and installed PVC lines, George Fisher valves, and Sandpiper pumps
- Troubleshoot and replace electrical elements inside Lehrs and kilns
- Troubleshoot 480 three-phase wiring and related control wiring including motor controls, contactors, and related equipment; change out three-phase motors, pulleys, and gears
- Maintained, installed, performed troubleshooting tasks using blueprints and other technical information, repair of motors, industrial electronic and control systems
- Performed masonry repair of ceramic roller tiles and bricks inside of kilns and other ceramic repairs; internal Lehr repairs including sheet metal work and replacing burner tubes
- Fabricated special projects using 4 x 8 sheets of PVC using welders and other methods; replaced seals inside Able pumps and other piston style pumps
- Replaced large hydraulic cylinders for slip presses and waste water presses
- Performed pneumatic troubleshooting of switching valves, solenoid valves, cylinders, and fittings
- Maintained and repaired forklifts, including electrical controls, hydraulic hoses, cylinders, and other related parts
- Repaired and replaced mixer gearboxes; changed out input and output shaft seals to gearboxes
- Performed preventive maintenance of dust collectors, combustion air fans and related equipment
- Repaired and replaced chain driven gearbox applications
Welder/Painter
Crown Equipment Operation
09.2000 - 05.2004
- Welded and maintained equipment such as forklifts and related gear
- Assisted supervisor in spray-painting surfaces of materials and products, experienced in painting and maintenance with power coat systems
- Followed all established policies and procedures including safety policies, researched MSDS for proper storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials
Education
Certificate Studio 5000 Logix Designer Level 1 - Controllogix Fundamentals and Troubleshooting
Rockwell Automation
Rocky Mount, NC12.2021
Certificates HVAC I & II - HVAC
Wayne Community College
Goldsboro, NC01.2017
Associate Of Arts -
Lenoir Community College
Kinston, NC01.2006
Associate's degree - Computer Engineering
Lenoir Community College
Kinston, NC06.2005
Skills
- Industrial Maintenance
- Welding
- Conveyor
- Hydraulic
- PLC
- HVAC
- Industrial Equipment Experience
- Blueprint Reading
- Fabrication
- Sensors
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Electrical Experience
- Mechanic Experience
Certification
- Driver's License, Present
- CFC/EPA Universal License, 03/17 to Present
- Electronic Tech Specialist Certificate, 05/04 to Present
- Computer Engineering Personal Computer Specialist Certificate, 05/04 to Present
- Certificate Studio 5000 Logix Designer Level 1: Controllogix Fundamentals and Troubleshooting, 12/21 to Present
Timeline
Electrical Technician
Global Laser Enrichment
04.2023 - Current
Automation Technician II
Fresenius Kabi
10.2022 - 04.2023
Automation Technician
Pfizer
06.2021 - 10.2022
Lead Maintenance Mechanic
Thermo Fisher Scientific
09.2020 - 12.2020
Lead Maintenance Mechanic
West Pharmaceutical Services
03.2020 - 09.2020
Maintenance Mechanic
Fleet Readiness Center/East
11.2018 - 12.2019
Lead Maintenance Mechanic
Lenox China
12.2006 - 11.2018
Welder/Painter
Crown Equipment Operation
09.2000 - 05.2004
Certificate Studio 5000 Logix Designer Level 1 - Controllogix Fundamentals and Troubleshooting
Rockwell Automation
Certificates HVAC I & II - HVAC
Wayne Community College
Associate Of Arts -
Lenoir Community College
Associate's degree - Computer Engineering
Lenoir Community College
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