Gregory A. Helton

Overseeing the end-to-end installation, testing, and validation of liquid cooling infrastructure (CDUs) in high-density construction of data centers, bridging facility construction and live operations, ensuring systems meet exact performance and thermal efficiency specifications from the manufacturer, meeting all requirements from the customers' expectations and manufacturers' submittals.

Serving as the primary technical expert for Cooling Distribution Units and associated hydronic loops, managing L1-L5 commissioning phases. Bridging design, construction, and operations. Ensuring hyper-efficient, leak-proof and seamless integration of advanced cooling systems.

Led commissioning projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client specifications.

Developed and implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency in system installations.

Coordinated cross-functional teams for successful project execution, fostering collaboration among stakeholders.

• Resolved electrical issues promptly, ensuring continuous operational efficiency. Improved electrical system assessments to enhance performance. Executed diagnostics and installations of electrical components to minimize downtime. Streamlined installation planning in collaboration with management and engineering. Restored AC/DC systems to optimal functionality. Enhanced troubleshooting processes for PLCs and drives, leading to faster issue resolution.
• Enhanced system reliability by replacing motors, drives, I/O cards, fuses, motor starters, contacts, disconnects, and overloads/breakers. Facilitated motor testing and ohm measurement by successfully pulling new wiring. Enhanced electrical performance with the installation of transformers. Delivered updated and functional lighting fixtures to meet project standards. Resolved issues in low voltage security systems, ensuring optimal functionality.
• Coordinated all machine installations, all fabrications, oversaw all Mechanical, Electrical, Pneumatic, Plumbing installations. Scheduled all labor associated with CMMS/BMS work orders.

• Directed daily repair operations for BHS/Fosber corrugators, WSA conveyor systems, die cutters, signode banding machines, boilers, starch kitchen and silos. Oversaw all electrical installations, fabrications, welding, and maintenance initiatives across mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and plumbing systems. Led installation efforts for all plant machinery, electrical panels, conduit and electrical systems. Fluent with drives, motors, transformers, schematics, ladder logic, PLCs, mechanical drawings.

• Achieved optimal furnace performance by executing timely repairs on gas systems. Enhanced facility safety through effective electrical upgrades and installations. Improved operational capabilities by leading Electrical, welding and fabrication projects on critical machinery.

• Served as the primary electrical and mechanical operations contact for all critical breakdowns and repairs at the facility. Oversaw operations including directing maintenance team on path forward to regain production.
• Troubleshooting electrical issues and repairing all electrical cabinets, AC/DC components, switches, programmable logic controllers, servo motors, sensors and input/output cards.
• Fluent with solenoids, mac valves, gear boxes, drives, timers, motor starters, and transformers.
• Repaired BHS corrugators, conveyors, printers, die-cutting machines, and gas boilers.

• Oversaw electromechanical maintenance requests, leading diagnostics and problem-solving efforts for pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical machinery. Managed daily work orders to enhance operational efficiency.
• Supervised plant machinery installations including scheduling of all phases and associated labor. Communicated directly with the machine manufacturers and engineers during commissioning of equipment/machinery.
• Programmable Logic Controller diagnostics and updates for Allen Bradley and Siemens systems.
• Electrical schematics, blueprints, and logic.

• Developed a comprehensive understanding of preventative maintenance protocols for machinery. Acquired certifications in Husky, Sidel, and Nissie injection molding machines. Managed maintenance tasks related to robotics and conveyor systems, resolving electrical challenges and evaluating the level of critical repairs needed. Executed quality assurance checks while analyzing run times and downtime metrics.