1. TROY J. SNYDER, SR.
3435 Foxfield Drive
Chesapeake, Virginia 23323
E-mail: publiusjr@yahoo.com
Home Phone: (757) 918 - 5855 Cell Phone: (757) 309-2583
EXPERIENCE:Over 30 years of experience in the Electro-mechanical and Cryogenic fields.
2011-PRES Stihl Incorporated, Maintenance Lead – Guide Bar Plant
 Leads maintenance activities for assigned department for past 5 years and has cut equipment downtime by over 45% with
team members.
 Assigns jobs to workers; provides management information on technical performance in assigned area.
 Administers counseling notices as required, complies daily reports for management, summarize the previous shifts downtime
and maintenance activities for assigned departments.
 Researches and orders repair items; works with inventory management team.
2007-2011 Stihl Incorporated, Mechatronics Technician -Guide Bar Plant
 Install, maintain, troubleshoot,and repair Siemens PLC’s, VFD’s, Hydraulic Press, Welding Line, Sprocket Assembly line,
Painting Ovens and Line, Pad Printing Line, conveyors,Packaging Line, motors, and all other mechanical and electrical
systems in the Guide Bar Facility.
 Knowledgeable on the MP2 Maintenance Management System.
2004-2007 Mitsubishi Kagaku Imaging, Inc., Electrical Technician
 Install, operate, maintain, troubleshoot,and repair Yaskawa and A-B VFD’s, A-B PLC’s, calibrate scales, facility lighting,
compressors,dryers, chillers, blowers, extruders, mixers, classifiers, jet-mills,
sifters, valves, and DCS electrical and pneumatic systems.
 Train new Mechanical Technicians.
 Create and revise Work Instructions and Procedures.
 Knowledgeable on the M-PET Maintenance Management System.
2003-2004 Planters’ Peanuts, Electro-mechanical Technician
 Refrigerant Compliance Manager; EPA Certified Universal Technician.
 Install, operate, maintain, troubleshoot,and repair plant compressors,HVAC/ R equipment, sealers,
conveyors,motors, nitrogen systems,electronic systems,A-B PLC’s, cappers,palletizers, depalletizers,
labelers, case-packers, heat tunnels,and dryers.
 Train new Operators and Mechanics on new equipment.
 Create maintenance programs from the ground up.
1999-2003 Messer, MG Industries, Cryogenic/Non-cryogenic Service Technician
 Install, operate, maintain, troubleshoot,and repair cryogenic tanks,piping, electronic systems,pressure-
swing adsorption units,membranes, compressors,and dryers.
 Train new Service Technicians.
 Create maintenance programs from the ground up.
1997-1999 Messer, MG Industries, Air Separation Plant Operator
 Operate, maintain, troubleshoot,and repair 200 ton/ day Air Separation Plant, Electrolytic Plant, operate
and monitor two 100 ton/ day and 60 ton/ day nitrogen generators, and load trailers.
 Analyze all products using and calibrating electrochemical, paramagnetic, helium-ion detection, infrared, hygrometer, and
various otheranalyzers.
 Train new operators.
1985-1997 United States Marine Corps, Cryogenic Service Technician,LEVEL IV
 Eight years experience managing work center.
 Nine years experience as a Quality Assurance Inspector.
 Operate, maintain, troubleshoot,and repair all cryogenic electrical and mechanical systems,pumps, compressors regulators,
relief valves, and safeties.
EDUCATION AND TRADE SCHOOLS
2016 Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification – Old Dominion University
2015 Strayer University Masters’Degree in Business Management – International Business – Still attending.
2013Strayer University Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration - Diploma
2012Strayer University Associate’s Degree in Business Administration- Diploma
2008 Siemens Simatic S7 PLC Programming Intermediate Skills - Certificate
2007 Siemens Simatic S7 PLC Programming Basic Skills – Certificate
2006Programmable Logic Controllers (A-B) – Certificate
2005 Variable Frequency Drives (A-B and ABB) – Certificate
2005 Electrical Safety Requirements and Procedures – Certificate
2004 PMMI Train the Trainer – Certificate
2004 Allen-Bradley RSlogix 5000 PLC Training – Certificate
1987 United States Marine Corps NCO School – Graduated
1985 Basic Electricity and ElectronicsSchool – Graduated