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Paul Riley

Controls Technician
Rock Hill

Summary

Worked for previous company for 31+ years. Started at an entry level position and have worked through to Controls Tech 2, holding many different positions during my career. I have been through controls training at that company. I was the LAN administrator for the site, managing network issues with offsite vendors.

At the current company I have assisted in starting up a 1 of a kind facility to produce a leading edge product. Using all my previous knowledge and expertise helped me develop new ideas and work experiences.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Power and Controls Leader

Mycoworks
04.2023 - Current
  • Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop leadership skills and advance their careers within the organization.
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve company-wide goals, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
  • Overcame challenging deadlines and resource limitations by reallocating personnel and focusing on priority tasks.
  • Trained employees on Allen Bradley VFD's and Rockwell PLC's.

Controls Tech 2

Frito Lay
06.1991 - 05.2023
  • My job includes ensuring all aspects of the production process is running in the most efficient manor. Working with production staff, shipping, receiving, outside contractors and leadership team. I was on the national start up and continuous improvement, reliability team. I have been a national packaging machine operator trainer. I was a national reliability trainer for all aspects of packaging/processing operations. Utilizing CMMS systems to perform and complete work orders, ordering parts and scheduling work.
  • Streamlined communication between plant floor devices and higher-level supervisory systems via efficient network configurations.
  • Message system integrity was maintained throughout expansions or upgrades while minimizing disruptions to ongoing operations skillfully.
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety by adhering to all company policies and industry regulations while performing tasks on-site or remotely.
  • Coordinated with multiple staff departments to negotiate and facilitate assigned commitments.
  • Tested and calibrated closed loop devices following use of diagnostic tools.
  • Reduced downtime by performing routine maintenance on instrumentation and controls equipment.
  • Optimized equipment performance through the calibration and tuning of advanced control loops.
  • Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay current with industry trends and advancements.
  • Leveraged data collection tools to analyze process variables, supporting informed decision-making among cross-functional teams efficiently.
  • Maximized productivity by training operators on the proper use of control systems and troubleshooting techniques effectively.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology

Lincoln Technical Insitute
Indianapolis, IN
05.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Frankfort High School
Frankfort, IN
05.2001 -

Skills

Rockwell Software ie: RS5, RS500, RS5000, Studio, etc, Troubleshooting all circuits 480ac-24vdc, Installing frequency drives in place of legacy equipment, Coaching for better performance, CI trained, LOTO owner, Kawasaki robotics, ASRS Dematic high rise warehouse troubleshooting

Collaborative team development

Strong interpersonal skills

Proficient in equipment diagnostics

Strategic team guidance

Performance coaching

Risk analysis

Effective cross-team communication skills

Timeline

Power and Controls Leader

Mycoworks
04.2023 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology

Lincoln Technical Insitute
05.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Frankfort High School
05.2001 -

Controls Tech 2

Frito Lay
06.1991 - 05.2023

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