Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Memberships and certifications
Software expertise
Timeline
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TARAL PATEL

Hamilton,Canada

Summary

Experienced electrical supervisor and backup supervisor dedicated to achieving results, boasting 10+ years of experience in managing electrical and mechanical projects, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and effectively leading diverse teams. Proficient in troubleshooting, project management, and streamlining workflow efficiency. I am excited to utilize my expertise to elevate operational excellence and make a valuable contribution to the success of the company.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Electrical PLC Technician/Back up Supervisor

Ferrero Canada
Brantford, Canada
01.2020 - Current

The Ferrero group is one of the world's largest sweet-packaged food companies with over 35 much-loved brands such as Ferrero Rocher, Kinder, Tic Tac, Nutella, etc. Ferrero Canada is primarily involved in manufacturing and packaging several well-known products, such as Nutella and Ferrero Rocher, and distributes locally and internationally.

  • Support the supervisor in coordinating team activities, including scheduling and task assignments.
  • Conduct troubleshooting and repairs on electrical systems, enhancing efficiency and safety
  • Mentor junior electricians, providing guidance and technical support to improve skills and performance
  • Conduct preventative maintenance programs and effectively use the SAP maintenance system to create work orders, find parts, and search history.
  • Interact with production crews to coordinate repairs to their equipment and discuss work orders with supervisors.
  • Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC programming/troubleshooting skills.
  • Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database management software, and web server software.
  • Knowledge of process control systems and automation, specifically Allen Bradley/Rockwell and Wonderware programming, hardware management, and commissioning.
  • Knowledge of Allen Bradley VFDs programming/troubleshooting, Fanuc robotics, ELAU drives, servo axis controls, vision systems, hardware management, and commissioning.
  • Knowledge to create/modify simple HMI program using FactoryTalk Studio software.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot Keyence and Cognex vision systems, metal detectors, Markem image laser printers, and ink printers.
  • Work on the assigned project, including planning and execution.

Electrician

ISS Facility services Inc.
Paris, Canada
04.2018 - 01.2020

In Canada, ISS Group is a global facilities management company that offers a wide range of services, including property management and support services for various sectors such as corporate, healthcare, education, and manufacturing. Adidas is a client of the ISS group. Adidas is a globally recognized sportswear and lifestyle brand that manufactures footwear, apparel, and accessories. Adidas Canada operates facilities to handle inventory, distribution, and logistics for their products. These centers play a crucial role in ensuring timely delivery and efficient management of stock.

  • Installs, repairs, and maintains motors, transformers, generators, lights, appliances, circuits, wiring, and other electrical system equipment and components in compliance with electrical codes, standards, and regulations.
  • Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
  • Troubleshooting Intelligrated automation system and diagnosing problems in WCS and ICW.
  • Replacing MDR motors, soft starts, motors, belts/lacing, tracking of belts, rollers, and tensioners.
  • Knowledge of InControl Ware (ICW) software.
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair work in compliance with safety regulations.

Electrical Technician

Price Mechanical
Cambridge, Canada
05.2017 - 12.2017

E.H. Price, a division of the Price Industries Group, specializes in HVAC products and solutions. Their facility in Cambridge, Ontario, focuses on manufacturing and distributing a wide range of air distribution and control products

  • Install, operate, and maintain electrical and electronic equipment and systems according to the blueprints, wiring diagrams, and other specifications.
  • Assembled and wired HVAC control panels and their components.
  • Interpreted test results to diagnose malfunctions and adjusted, repaired, and replaced defective parts
  • Modified components according to blueprint specifications and engineering drawings

Electrical/Site Supervisor

SSPM System and Engineers
Ahmedabad, India
07.2011 - 06.2015

Company Overview: SSPM is a pharmaceutical products wholesaler in Ahmedabad, India. SSPM delivers solutions to pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, chemical, food, and other allied companies all over the world. A turnkey solution provider for the complete healthcare sector.

  • Manage and coordinate all site activities to ensure smooth project implementation within schedule and quality
  • Report to the project manager on the progress of work, resource utilization, and manpower status.
  • Discuss and resolve any technical issues highlighted in the site meeting.
  • Completes work by delivery date for work cell to meet production schedule
  • Follows quality control processes, completes inspection documentation as required.
  • Interprets wiring schematics from various sources and plans panel layout based on manufacturing drawings and company standards, so that the finished product matches site conditions.
  • Uses hand tools to cut wire to length and terminate connections with a variety of connectors.
  • Ensure termination meets standards
  • Conducts functional and continuity tests on wiring components, subassemblies, wiring harnesses, and finished parts.
  • Maintenance and installation of electrical control panels, pneumatic panels, and electromagnetic relays, and other switching devices used in the electrical control center as instructed on all equipment.
  • Manage department inventory and order new supplies.

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering -

Kalol Institute of Technology & Research center
Kalol, GJ, India
06.2011

Electrical Engineering Technology - Control

Mohawk College
Hamilton, ON, Canada
04.2017

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, along with postgraduate in Electrical Engineering technology
  • Holding Ontario Red Seal Industrial electrician (442A) license
  • 9 years of valuable experience including leadership, communication and managing electrical projects, ensuring compliance with safety regulation
  • Solid Knowledge in troubleshooting of power protective devices (relays, circuit breakers, fuses) and knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC and HMI programming and troubleshooting skill
  • Strong engineering, analytical and operation skills
  • Highly cooperative collaborator and initiative-taking, independent worker as well Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
  • Excellent computer & communication skills
  • Experience creating reports and graphical representations utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project

References

Available upon request.

Memberships and certifications

Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE), Industrial Electrician (442A), Construction & Maintenance Electrician (309A) - In Process, WHMIS, CPR - Level A, First-aid and AED Training

Software expertise

Allen-Bradley (Expert), AB factory talk studio, Wonder ware, Drive executive, In sight explorer, EP Works, MATLAB, Windows 10 and earlier (Expert), AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, MATLAB (Beginner), SAP (Intermediate), Microsoft Office 365 and earlier (Expert)

Timeline

Electrical PLC Technician/Back up Supervisor

Ferrero Canada
01.2020 - Current

Electrician

ISS Facility services Inc.
04.2018 - 01.2020

Electrical Technician

Price Mechanical
05.2017 - 12.2017

Electrical/Site Supervisor

SSPM System and Engineers
07.2011 - 06.2015

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering -

Kalol Institute of Technology & Research center

Electrical Engineering Technology - Control

Mohawk College
TARAL PATEL