Matthew Carter
Herrin
Summary
With extensive experience as a Maintenance Electrician and Technician, I excel in electrical troubleshooting and fostering team collaboration. Expert in predictive maintenance and control panel wiring, I've significantly enhanced equipment reliability and safety, showcasing a proactive approach to minimizing downtime and optimizing operational efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Electrician
Penn Aluminum International
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Repair, install and maintain all equipment used for extruding aluminum.
- I worked with PLC's, motors presses, ovens, conveyors, draw benches, pipe straighteners and coilers
- Referenced blue prints for install, troubleshooting and repair
- Conducted thorough preventative maintenance on equipment
- Used torch, welder and grinder for repairs and projects
- Worked closely with engineers to upgrade, repair and improve
Senior Maintenance Technician
Walgreens Distribution Center
04.2022 - 10.2023
- Preventative Maintenance, installation of new equipment, troubleshooting and repair of about 26mi of conveyors
- Worked with PLC's, scanners, sensors, motors
- Referenced blueprints for install and repair
- Forklift and various types of lifts certified
- Kept track of time and labor with TMA
Maintenance Electrician
Minova
12.2018 - 11.2019
- Setup, maintained and troubleshot equipment used to make bolts, plates and glue used for roof support in coal mines
- Worked with PLC's, ovens, presses, threaders, headers and swagers
- Designed and implemented safety devices and circuits to protect people and equipment
- Used welder,torch, cutter and grinder
- Traveled to other plants for projects and to fill in as Maintenance Manager
- Completed preventative maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality
Electrician
American Coal Company
02.2012 - 03.2016
- Worked on longwall, miner units and was certified on all underground equipment
- Got my master certification for electrical and fiber optics with the coal mine
- Installed and maintained the fiber network
- Worked with high voltage
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Maintained compliance with local codes and regulations by staying up-to-date on MSHA standards and best practices.
Education
No Degree - Electronics Engineering
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NVSkills
- Control panel wiring
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Mechanical repairs
- Pump maintenance
- Predictive maintenance
- Hydraulic systems
- Variable frequency drives
- Blueprint interpretation
- Pneumatic systems
Timeline
Maintenance Electrician
Penn Aluminum International
04.2024 - 09.2024
Senior Maintenance Technician
Walgreens Distribution Center
04.2022 - 10.2023
Maintenance Electrician
Minova
12.2018 - 11.2019
Electrician
American Coal Company
02.2012 - 03.2016
No Degree - Electronics Engineering
College of Southern Nevada
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