Patrick Fuller

Professional Summary

More than 23 years of experience in food production refrigeration systems, including responsibility for a wide range of product and system designs

Skilled in blueprint and schematics reading, interpretation and development Work directly with engineers and technical staff in configurations and upgrades OSHA Hazardous waste operator, standard 1910.120 since April 1998 United States Navy-Hull technician/damage control (1993-1996) Supervised twelve U.S. Navy Hull Technicians – Damage Control

Professional Employment

Frito-Lay, Aberdeen, MD 2015 to 2016Maintenance Tech. Troubleshoot, repair and maintain, high speed packaging equipment, Maintain all safety guidelines and ensure they are followed. Maintain boiler, air compressors, and fire suppression systems.

Dakota Provisions Huron, South Dakota 2011 to 2015Ammonia Refrigeration Supervisor Manage twelve Ammonia Refrigeration Technicians in an industrial poultry processing plant Train new employees on job function, equipment, and safety procedures Process Safety Management Coordinator – wrote all SOPs, RMPs, ensure all employees are trained

on proper safety procedures Follow all MOC procedures per OSHA regulations, mitigating safety hazards Follow Incident Investigation Process, accurately identifying chain of events leading to incident,

reporting results of investigation and implementing corrective measures Run and maintain engine room, comprised of 5,700 HP Vilter compressors, 2,250 HP Boosters,

boilers, Morris Water Chillers, air compressors, perform industrial water treatment Program and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers to maintain production schedules Liaison between business and clients, third party vendors, and independent/outside contractors

Agristar Inc. Postville, Iowa 2009 to 2011Lead Ammonia Technician Lead Ammonia Technician at Kosher Beef and Poultry Plant, leading a team of 7 to 10 technicians Maintained entire plant’s cooling units, blast freezers, valve bank repairs, line breaks, HG defrost

systems, boilers, 8 Quincy air compressors, and 60,000 lbs. ammonia Troubleshot all complex and/or especially hazardous equipment issues Program and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers to maintain schedules Followed all Process Safety Management methodologies, while also following Orthodox Union

Kosher Certification processes

Cummins Filtration Arcadia, Wisconsin 2005 to 2009Lead Quality Control Technician Responsible for updating and computerization of manually drafted mechanical drawings Managed two onsite technicians, monitoring daily production, CMM layouts Followed Safety Process Control procedures to ensure production standards are achieved Developed all SOPs per industry safety requirements Used precision measurement equipment to inspect final products Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley and Mitsubishi Programmable Logic Controllers, ensuring

production schedules are followed Promoted internally from Welder to Lead QC Technician

Gold n Plump Chicken Arcadia, Wisconsin 2003 to 2005Maintenance Technician Maintained industrial food manufacturing plant’s electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, fabrication and

ammonia refrigeration systems Performed all equipment installations and relocations, adhering to all safety guidelines, documenting

and addressing possible safety concerns Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers in accordance with

production schedules

Northern Engraving Lansing, Iowa 2002 to 2003Maintenance Technician Perform maintenance all machinery, air compressors HVAC and electrical systems Install all new plumbing equipment Strictly adhere to preventative maintenance schedules, ensuring production schedules meet quality-

control standards

AgriProcessors Postville, Iowa 2002 to 2002Maintenance Technician Worked in all phases of the Kosher beef plant and support systems Installed new electrical equipment (480V to 12V control circuits) Maintained plant production schedules and maintenance schedules Installed and maintained a 6 Chamber Cryovac Trained new employees on daily equipment maintenance procedures, safety regulations, etc.

Farmland Foods Inc. Dubuque, Iowa 1994 to 2000Industrial Refrigeration Supervisor Supervised staff of five technicians on 2nd shift Implemented “Job Done Right” methodology within operations to motivate crew Signed off on completed work, performed weekly audits on performance to set accountability

standards Trained employees on HAACP, USDA compliance Made employee recommendations regarding promotions, implemented improvement plans, and

delivered disciplinary action when needed Maintained plant’s entire ammonia refrigeration system Programmed and maintained Programmable Logic Controllers for multiple sites Strictly followed all USDA, FDA, and EPA quality standards

Education

Eastside Occupational Training Center 1990 to 1991Certificate: Modern Maintenance Technology

HAZMAT Certified: 24 Hour Technician Level

U.S. Navy Training

Hull Maintenance TechnicianDamage ControlCollection, Holding and Transfer SystemsFire Fighting

Professional Affiliations

Arcadia Zoning Board of Approvals - Current Member