Robert Harris

• Troubleshot and repaired electrical systems to ensure operational efficiency.
• Conducted routine maintenance on instrumentation to minimize downtime.
• Collaborated with engineering teams to implement process improvements.
• Mentored junior technicians in safety protocols and technical skills.
• Supported the development of junior E&I technicians through hands-on training, mentorship, and sharing best practices within the field.
• Minimized risk of electrical hazards by conducting comprehensive grounding tests and implementing corrective measures as needed.
• Supported project completion by reading and interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and specifications to ensure accurate installations of E&I components.
• Conducted comprehensive testing procedures using multimeters, oscilloscopes, calibrators, and other diagnostic tools to verify proper functioning of E&I components.
• Improved equipment reliability by conducting thorough inspections, identifying issues, and performing necessary repairs on electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities by troubleshooting complex issues related to PLC programming, HMI interfaces, SCADA systems, and other industrial control systems.
• Supported other technicians and engineers in assembly, disassembly, cleaning, testing and troubleshooting.

Troubleshooting and repairing DCS systems,

Using P&ID to troubleshoot, locate, and maintain instrumentation for systems.

Repairing, test, and replace medium sizes breakers for numerous power transmission equipment.

Calibrated, replaced, or repaired instrumentation devices to maintain knowledgeable data for boiler, turbine, and system operations.

Troubleshooting 4160v motors used for force draft and primary draft fans.

Maintain low voltage MCC's conveyors and handling operations.

Worked beside operations to keep all equipment up to standards.

Transmission line switching permitted by S.W.P.P or southwest power pool.

• Directed routine operations and emergency response for plant shutdowns and restarts.
• Assessed logs and reports to identify inefficiencies, boost production levels and enhance safety.
• Reviewed power production trends to identify opportunities for improved operations.
• Supervised allocation of plant resources, equipment usage and supply controls.
• Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.

• Identified and resolved abnormalities with power production equipment and processes.
• Supervised allocation of plant resources, equipment usage and supply controls.
• Reviewed power production trends to identify opportunities for improved operations.
• Directed routine operations and emergency response for plant shutdowns and restarts.
• Oversaw well-organized maintenance program for predictive and preventive actions.
• Assessed logs and reports to identify inefficiencies, boost production levels and enhance safety.
• Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

• Installed, maintained and repaired electrical wiring, controls and lighting systems.
• Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, and other components.
• Inspected transformers and circuit breakers for malfunctions.
• Tested circuit continuity to determine electrical compatibility and component safety.
• Attached power cables to equipment such as electric range and motor.
• Repaired and replaced equipment, electrical wiring and fixtures.
• Followed blueprints to install wiring before completion of walls, ceilings or floors.
• Prepared sketches and blueprints.
• Observed functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation or replacement.
• Analyzed test data to diagnose malfunctions and determine performance characteristics of systems.
• Disconnected voltage regulators, bolts and screws to connect replacement regulators to high voltage lines.
• Scheduled and supervised splicing or termination of cables in color-code order.
• Consulted manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams and engineering personnel to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and determine optimum equipment functioning.
• Opened and closed switches to isolate defective relays, performing adjustments or repairs.
• Tested insulators and bushings of equipment by inducing voltage across insulation, testing current and calculating insulation loss.
• Inspected and tested equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters or ammeters.