John Fielder
Hastings,Nebraska
Summary
Experienced and enthusiastic leader with a proven track record of successfully leading teams through electrical or controls projects. Skilled in developing and implementing troubleshooting procedures that increase efficiency and reduce downtime. Demonstrates expertise in problem-solving and effective team management to achieve project goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EIC Lead Technician
Hastings Utilities
10.2023 - Current
- Responsible for Instrument Techs and Plant Electricians
- Approve Timecards for the department
- Schedule training and development for staff
- Write Procedures
- Plan yearly budget for department for five active units
- Schedule and supervise contractor work
- Same duties as Planner/Tech/Electrician
EIC Planner Scheduler
Hastings Utilities
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Plan, schedule and prioritize work for the department
- Communicate with Operations and Maintenance for day to day activities and outage schedules
- Monitor progress on W.O.s and PMs
- Communicate with venders for material for projects and repairs
Instrument Technician
Hastings Utilities
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Test, calibrate, and maintain Instruments and control systems
- Troubleshoot and program Emerson Ovation DCS and Allen Bradley PLC
- Complete daily work orders and PMs
Instrument Technician Assistant
Hastings Utilities
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Test, calibrate, and maintain Instruments and control systems
- Troubleshoot and program Emerson Ovation DCS and Allen Bradley PLC
- Complete daily work orders and PMs
Instrument Technician
Chief Ethanol Fuels
10.2013 - 02.2021
- Install, calibrate, repair instruments, motors, VFDs
- Create procedures
- Document instruments using ISA standards
- Siemens PCS7 and APACS+ DCS
- Involved in recontrol project of gas boiler in 2016 & 2020
Plant Operator
Chief Ethanol Fuels
09.2010 - 10.2013
- Operate equipment such as fermentation tanks, distillation columns, and drying systems
- Monitor and adjust process parameters to ensure production efficiency
- Perform regular maintenance tasks and assist in troubleshooting plant equipment
- Document production data and ensure product quality meets industry standards
Apprentice Electrician
Middleton Electric
09.2007 - 09.2010
- Bend conduit, pull wire and terminate devices
Skills
- Schematics interpretation
- Team scheduling
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Issue resolution
- Documentation and reporting
Certification
Siemens Sitrain
- Systems Service 1
- Systems Service 2
- Systems Engineering 1
- Systems Engineering 2
- Introduction to TIA Portal
- TIA Portal Programming 1
ISA Training Course
- Developing and Applying Standard Instrumentation and Control Documentation
CCC Training Course
- Electrical Fundamentals
- Motor Controls
- V.F.D. Training
- Mechanical Systems
- Electro Pneumatics
- PLC Training
- Excel 1 & 2
- Leadership Development Series
Emerson Training
- OV100 Ovation Database
- OV200 Building and Maintaining Control
- OV300 Troubleshooting
- Pressure & Temperature Transmitters
Rockwell Training
- Studio 5000 Logix Designer Level 1: ControlLogix System Fundamentals
- Studio 5000 Logix Designer Level 2: Basic Ladder Logic Programming
- FactoryTalk View ME and PanelView Plus Programming
University of Lincoln
- Process Control Essentials
UCSanDiego
- Systems Engineering
- Systems Engineering Management
- System Verification & Validation
Timeline
EIC Lead Technician
Hastings Utilities
10.2023 - Current
EIC Planner Scheduler
Hastings Utilities
01.2023 - 10.2023
Instrument Technician
Hastings Utilities
08.2022 - 01.2023
Instrument Technician Assistant
Hastings Utilities
02.2021 - 08.2022
Instrument Technician
Chief Ethanol Fuels
10.2013 - 02.2021
Plant Operator
Chief Ethanol Fuels
09.2010 - 10.2013
Apprentice Electrician
Middleton Electric
09.2007 - 09.2010
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