Craig McEvoy
East Petersburg
Summary
Industrial Electrician with proven expertise at Alcoa Mill Products and Kellogg Company in reducing downtime through effective troubleshooting, root cause analysis and preventive maintenance. Demonstrated leadership by running the maintenance department at Alcoa i Proficient in PLC programming and committed to fostering a culture of Safety First, Can Do Attitudes, and Continuous Improvement within teams. Strong problem-solving abilities drive operational excellence.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Journeyman Electrician
Kellogg Company
08.2020 - 09.2023
- Contributed to a safer work environment by identifying and reporting potential hazards and implementing corrective actions.
- Reduced downtime by troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing industrial electrical systems in a timely manner.
- Conducted preventive maintenance on equipment.
- Maintained accurate documentation of completed work, including detailed notes on repairs, inspections, and recommendations for future improvements.
Hot Mill Maintenance Ops Leader
Alcoa Mill Products
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Oversaw day-to-day activities of 53 employees that included 4 supervisors (each with a crew of electricians and mechanics), schedulers, outage coordinators, and kitters were working safe, being proactive, and provided them with a professional enjoyable work environment that would increase employee engagement.
- Responsible for reporting out all downtime and how it was repaired.
- Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Enhanced safety standards through regular inspections, staff training, and adherence to OSHA guidelines.
- Created and submitted detailed reports to highlight maintenance activities and equipment performance.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the maintenance team by encouraging open communication, problem-solving initiatives, and employee engagement activities.
- Improved equipment reliability by managing and updating a preventive maintenance program and repair schedules.
- Assisted with new hire processing and existing training programs.
Shift Supervisor/Industrial Journeyman Electrician
Alcoa/Arconic Mill Products
03.2018 - 05.2020
- Oversaw daily operations of the maintenance department making sure the crew is working safe, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- While running the crew was also responsible for working on the floor by doing trouble calls, PM's, and training new hires.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
- Contributed to a safer work environment by leading by example when working on the floor I made sure I always was wearing the proper PPE, filling out all paperwork prior to starting a job and never short cutting LTT or confine space work, and by identifying and reporting potential hazards and implementing corrective actions.
- Assisted in reducing downtime by promptly addressing emergency breakdowns and restoring power to affected areas.
- Boosted team morale and performance, organizing regular training sessions and motivational meetings.
- Maintained high safety standards to ensure secure workplace for all employees and visitors.
Industrial Journeyman Electrician
Alcoa/Arconic Mill Products
05.2002 - 05.2012
- Followed all safety guides lines while completing tasks given such as trouble shooting, preventive maintenance, and installations projects.
- I developed skills to troubleshoot motor control circuits, drives, PLC control. I work best with rockwell software such as Control Logix, PLC 5, PLC 500, Panel View for screen building and Drive Executive for interfacing with Power Flex Variable Frequency Drives
- Maintained accurate documentation of completed work, including detailed notes on repairs, inspections, and recommendations for future improvements.
- Demonstrated strong leadership abilities by training junior electricians on best practices for safe work habits and efficient task execution.
Self-Propelled Field Artillery Systems Mechanic
United States Army
06.1992 - 07.1995
- Drove and operated the M578 VTR and the massive M88 to recover, tow, and replace engine transmission power packs of the units track vehicles such as the M109A2 Howitzer and M103 Armored Troop Transport.
- Completed vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern making all the tracks ready to go at a moments notice.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components from the turret down.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics
Thadeous Steven's College of Technology
Lancaster, PA05-2002
Skills
- Electrical wiring installation
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Industrial electrical installation
- Lockout/tagout safety protocols
- Accurate calibration of instruments
- Emergency power management
- Project execution management
- Electrical safety protocols
- Troubleshooting electrical circuits
- Workforce development
- Control panel assembly and wiring
- Pneumatic system troubleshooting
- Proficient in variable frequency drives
- Thermal imaging analysis
- Proficient in PLC systems
- Schematic interpretation
- Precision instrumentation calibration
- PLC programming
- Problem-solving abilities
- Leadership skills
- Critical thinking for problem-solving
- Equipment maintenance
- Staff training and development
Timeline
Industrial Journeyman Electrician
Kellogg Company
08.2020 - 09.2023
Hot Mill Maintenance Ops Leader
Alcoa Mill Products
05.2020 - 05.2022
Shift Supervisor/Industrial Journeyman Electrician
Alcoa/Arconic Mill Products
03.2018 - 05.2020
Industrial Journeyman Electrician
Alcoa/Arconic Mill Products
05.2002 - 05.2012
Self-Propelled Field Artillery Systems Mechanic
United States Army
06.1992 - 07.1995
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics
Thadeous Steven's College of Technology
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