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Lora Ledford

Cleveland

Summary

Over 24 years of experience in Electrical and Mechanical maintenance, with a proven track record in crew leadership and project planning. Demonstrated ability to adapt to new challenges and environments while maintaining a strong work ethic. Exceptional interpersonal skills facilitate effective collaboration and communication within teams. Proficient in mastering new skills quickly and working independently to achieve operational goals.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

EI&C in Silanes

Wacker
Charleston
01.2015 - Current
  • I am presently working as an EI&C in Silanes, primarily in Conversion and HCL Recovery. These areas are made up of transformers, reactors, compressors and refrigeration units used throughout the processes. I am tasked with the troubleshooting, maintenance and repairs for all controls, analytics, and electrical equipment. I previously spent most of my time assigned to Distillation and Tank farm where I troubleshoot, setup, and installed various pump systems and drives.
  • While working here I have taken part in everything from commissioning equipment during construction to backup Supervisor for Silanes. As an EI&C, I not only troubleshoot and repair instrumentation and equipment but also assist in scheduling/planning of much of my own work load. I do this by ensuring parts are ordered, picked up, in hand and that the operation can support the work. When planning the jobs, I assure safety is the biggest priority by checking over permits, walking down, assuring all hazards are listed and addresses I am very active in keeping up with open work orders within Con/Rec.
  • One of my most important tasks is assuring that our SIS test throughout Silanes is performed in an accurate, safe and timely manner. I drive all tests at this time but I also am able to conduct field portions. I print out the paperwork needed, check that packets for each area are correct. I also make contact and reserve lifts if required along with any other test equipment that is required. I believe it is also essential to be aware of all jobs that may create hazards while I am working in areas.

Control Equipment Craftsman - Electrical

Invista
Chattanooga
01.2010 - 01.2015
  • I was working as a shift electrician at a polymer/chemical company which is a subsidiary of Koch Industries. My role as a shift electrician consists of troubleshooting all equipment and machinery across the entire facility which is made up of salt and solutions, control room, casting, flake transporting system, silos and holding areas, extruding and spinning dept, power house, and a recycling area called remelt. I am called to troubleshoot and determine if it is electrical or mechanical. I repair electrical issues, small mechanical issues, and assist the mechanic with repairs if needed. Since being hired at Invista my role has changed due to staffing. I began as a robotics, packing and spinning electrician. I presently troubleshoot, repair, calibrate and install various types of equipment including Foxboro DCS controls, Allen Bradley PLC5’s, Slick 500, multiple types of drives, level probe, transmitters, pressure bulbs, automatic valves, sensors, thermocouples, and all other electrically controlled equipment. I use excel and SAP system daily for inventory, planning, scheduling and work orders conformation. We do much of our OSHA required training through a Corporate online controlled system and are required to follow a set of MBM principles which allows us to be mostly self-managed. I am currently a member of the Emergency Response Team which acts as first responders and firefighting team.

Maintenance Mechanic

Coca cola Enterprise
Cleveland
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • I began my career at Coke with an agreement that I was being hired as a mechanic and after going through Rockwell automation classes for plc programming I would be moved to an electron position on a shift that was soon to be started after two year and never getting back to electrical. I was offered the position at Invista. While at Coke I maintained mechanical and light electrical on high-speed filler and packaging lines. Followed a complex change over and PM system. Repaired and rebuilt parts and equipment and were emergency response for all repairs.

Maintenance Technician

FedEx Ground
Chattanooga
01.2008 - 01.2008
  • I worked as a maintenance technician on electrical and mechanical sortation and conveyor equipment, while being groomed for maintenance management. I left FedEx after the corporation decided that it was in the best interest of the company to contract maintenance at our sight. The electrical equipment included Sick, Allen Bradley, and an assortment of conveyor equipment

Maintenance Technician

Shaw Industries
Ringgold
01.1999 - 01.2008
  • I began my career with Shaw in 1999 as a pole lift truck operator. Four months later I received a position as a maintenance trainee changing and maintaining lift truck batteries and assisting in repairs of lift trucks and other plant equipment.
  • I then transferred to another Shaw facility as a general mechanic repairing and maintaining conveyor systems and distribution machinery, light electrical, and lift trucks. Nine months later I was promoted to a lift truck mechanic in charge of repairing and maintaining a fleet of lift trucks. I set up a six-month pm schedule, ordered parts using ariba system, ordered necessary equipment and parts for special projects. I planned and completed assigned work order tasks, and assisted with the hot work system.
  • 2002 I was selected for the construction and start-up of the new Shaw laminate flooring manufacturing facility. While working on my electrical certificate, I tested and was promoted to maintenance technician II. My duties were to work alongside contractors assisting in the construction of the plant and installing the equipment, while beginning training on the operation and repair of the machinery.
  • When I left Shaw in 2008, I worked as a maintenance technician IV on both electrical and mechanical equipment such as pressing and milling precision set-up, adjustment, and repairs. My responsibilities consisted of troubleshooting plc 's, drives, motors and motor control circuits. I read wiring and blueprint diagrams. I was also assigned to a special rebuild team for overhauls and repairs on specialized high speed milling equipment. I carried out assigned work orders for repairs or special projects which involved using a computerized work order system. Some special projects involved running conduit, pulling wire, setting and wiring control circuit panels. I assisted with vendors on referencing part numbers and helped in the staging of parts for scheduled preventive maintenance. I also performed mechanical repair such as replacing motors, chain driven systems, cylinders and pumps. I worked heavily alongside Shaw's first planner to train him about PM's, working with machine/equipment manuals, parts, testing processes and so forth.

Repair Technician

Sears Repair Center
Chattanooga
01.1997 - 01.1998
  • I worked repairing small home appliances and electronics. I Troubleshoot appliances and ordered parts. I made estimates and carried out correspondence with customers.

Courier

Airborne Express Courier Service
Chattanooga
01.1996 - 01.1997
  • Drove a delivery and pick-up route for North GA and the Dalton area.

Correctional Officer

Georgia Department of Correction
Trion
01.1992 - 01.1996
  • Drill instructor for first time offender’s boot camp. Detail officer supervising inmates on work detail.

Military Police Officer

United States Army
West Point
01.1988 - 01.1992
  • Promoted to a Traffic Accident Investigator in charge of investigating preparing and processing evidence and paperwork surrounding motor vehicle accidents.
  • Assigned responsibilities of Game Warden patrolling off post training areas. Carried out police officer duty on military installation such as issuing of citations, enforcing military and civilian laws, processing daily reports and functioning as traffic control point.

Education

Dalton State College
Dalton, GA
01.2002

Siemens Training Center
Georgia

Rockwell Automations

Tennessee Firefighter academy
Bell Buckle, TN

Carotek

Timeline

EI&C in Silanes

Wacker
01.2015 - Current

Control Equipment Craftsman - Electrical

Invista
01.2010 - 01.2015

Maintenance Mechanic

Coca cola Enterprise
01.2008 - 01.2010

Maintenance Technician

FedEx Ground
01.2008 - 01.2008

Maintenance Technician

Shaw Industries
01.1999 - 01.2008

Repair Technician

Sears Repair Center
01.1997 - 01.1998

Courier

Airborne Express Courier Service
01.1996 - 01.1997

Correctional Officer

Georgia Department of Correction
01.1992 - 01.1996

Military Police Officer

United States Army
01.1988 - 01.1992

Dalton State College

Siemens Training Center

Rockwell Automations

Tennessee Firefighter academy

Carotek

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