1. Veteran Electrician Skilled in Automation, Instrumentation & Controls
Randy C. Olds
419 Betsy Ross Drive, Arlington, TX, 76002
randyolds@att.net
817-946-1780
Professional Summary
Self-motivated, highly skilled veteran industrial electrician with 30 years of experience in diverse
manufacturing and production environs seeking advancement into the oil and gas industry. Accustomed to
troubleshooting a wide variety of electrical systems down to component level. Physically fit, able to work
long hours and withstand high stress and physically demanding work environments. Able to work
unsupervised, but also work well within any team.
Core Qualifications
Demonstrated proficiencies in installation, troubleshooting and repair of:
* PLCs (AB, Modicon, Siemens) *AC and DC Drives *Servo Control
*Three-phase Motor control to4160 *Robotics *Hydraulics
*Instrument Calibration *HMI/SCADA *Pneumatics
*Power Distribution up to 13.8KV *Process Control *Information Technology
*Fire and Gas Detection Systems *P&IDs *PID Loop Tuning
Experience in root cause analysis, continuous improvement, safety and environmental, , Certified in
NFP70E, CPR, AED and first aid.
Work History
MillerCoors Brewery, Fort Worth, TX 2008 to Present
Packaging Automation and Controls Electrician
Plant electrician responsible for installation, maintenance and repair of high speed packaging machinery
electrical systems and all support and product delivery systems. Proficient in Allen Bradley and Modicon
PLC programming. troubleshooting and installation. Have worked a good deal with Windowmaker for
Wonderware and currently learning Factorytalk View Studio. Troubleshoot and repair of a number of
robotic material handling systems. Proficient with a number of fluid and gas delivery systems and all
associated instrumentation.
COTT Beverages, Fort Worth, TX 2007-2008
PLC and Instrumentation Technician
Responsible for instrumentation calibration on blend skids including flow meters (Coriolis, vortex and
ultrasonic), proportional control valves, Differential pressure transducers, etc. Debugged process control
on the PLC programs using Allen-Bradley Contrologix and SLC PLCs with a variety of fieldbuses
including Modbus +, Profibus, HART, and Devicenet. Work with a variety of SCADA’s and HMI’s
including IFIX, Wonderware, and Panelview+.. Additionally, responsible for troubleshooting automation
problems on the packaging machines with complex PLC programs and a variety of digital communications
protocols. Member of COTT Safety Committee and Emergency Response Team.
The Dannon Company, Fort Worth, TX 2003-2007
Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician
Was responsible for PLC and electrical troubleshooting and repairs on Process Control Systems and on
automated filling and packaging production lines, working with Allen-Bradley PLC5’s, SLC500’s and

2. ControlLogix PLC’s, HMI’s such as Panelview and Panelmates, control systems such as Controlnet and
Devicenet, Servo Controllers, as well as various field control devices and instrumentation..
Work History [continued]
Carthage Cup Company, Carthage, TX 2001-2003
Industrial Maintenance Electrician
Responsible for maintenance and repairs on plastics extrusion and thermoforming machinery including
computerized DC power drives/motors up to 400VDC, chilled water systems, PLC controllers, and end
packaging equipment.
International Paper, Jefferson, TX 1998-2001
Industrial Instrumentation and Controls Tech
Shift Electrical and Instrumentation Tech for fully automated OSB Board Plant. Was sole electrical support
on night shift and responsible for all electrical breakdown calls on shift. Worked on three-phase 480VAC
and 4160VAC motor controls up to 1000HP. Troubleshooting and programming of Allen-Bradley PLC’s
and VFD’s Installed, calibrated, and troubleshot instrumentation such as pressure transducers, flowmeters,
proportional valves and scales. Development of HMI’s such as Wonderware, Panelview and Controlview.
Cross-trained and certified in the Hydraulics Department on the plant hydraulics (pumps, cylinders,
actuators and controls) as well as hydraulic theory and hydraulic schematic reading.
Self-Employed, Commercial Building Maintenance Mesquite, TX 1995-1998
Colgate Palmolive, Electrical Controls Electrician Dallas, TX 1993-1996
Mary Kay Cosmetics, Maintenance Technician Dallas, TX 1993-1994
Foremost Dairies, Maintenance Technician Shreveport, LA 1990-1993
United States Navy, Computer Technician New Orleans, LA 1987-1989
Education and Training
Allen Bradley training provided by ESI ControlLogix I and II 2010 and 2011
Comprehensive training on the installation, configuration and troubleshooting of Controllogix PLCs
Modicon training provided by ESI ControlLogix I and II 2008 and 2010
Comprehensive training on the installation, configuration and troubleshooting of Controllogix PLCs
Micro Motion Factory Training 2007
Comprehensive training on coriolis flowmeters and modbus communications protocol
Allen Bradley Factory Training – Devicenet and RSNetworx 2007
Comprehensive training on the installation, configuration and troubleshooting of Devicenet fieldbus
Allen Bradley Factory Training – Controllogix and RSLogix 5000 I and II 2007
Comprehensive training on the installation, troubleshooting and programming of Contrologix PLC’s
Tarrant County College 2004-2006
Completed coursework in the Automation and Robotics AS degree program
U.S. Navy Data Processing Class “A” School 1987
Completed the Navy’s Computer maintenance training program
Louisiana State University 1985-1986
Attended for one year with a major in Forestry