ANTHONY ROBESON
Pasco,WA
Summary
Accomplished manager with 12+ years in engineering and maintenance, orchestrating 30% decrease in machinery downtime and realizing over $1M in annual savings on repairs while promoting safety and continuous improvement through strategic team training and mentorship.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Work Supervisor / Electrical, Instrumentation and Mechanical
Washington River Protection Solutions
03.2024 - Current
- Supervised field operations ensuring compliance with safety regulations and protocols.
- Coordinated electrical/instrument maintenance, repair, and installation work with bargaining personnel to ensure compliance with safety standards and project timelines.
- Coordinated team activities to maintain productivity and effective workflow on site.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures and safety practices within the field.
Instrument Specialist
Washington River Protection Solutions
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Installed and maintained complex instruments and control systems to ensure accurate generation and recording of scientific data. Assembled instrument components into functional systems to meet design specifications and achieve operational objectives. Directed equipment assembly and setup by interpreting sketches, prints, or verbal instructions.
- Calibrated and maintained complex instrumentation for waste management systems.
- Conducted troubleshooting and repair of electronic control systems.
- Implemented safety protocols for handling hazardous materials in operational areas.
Equipment Maintenance Supervisor
Schweitzer Engineering
09.2015 - 11.2023
- Developed preventative maintenance procedures and schedules, outlining work instructions and best known methods (BKM). Writing procedures for safety protocols. Conducted pre-job briefings to ensure personnel were familiar with work scope, hazards, hazard controls, precautions, limitations, required training, and emergency response. Assigned tasks to team members. Reviewed and analyzed basic systems, components, and operations. Participates in planning and conducting equipment evaluations.
- Supervised daily maintenance operations of electrical equipment and systems.
- Developed preventive maintenance schedules for critical machinery and tools.
- Trained staff on safety protocols and proper equipment handling techniques.
Maintenance & Engineering Manager
P.K. Metal
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Directed maintenance and engineering activities, focusing on long-range strategic planning to align with operational goals. Implement and institutionalize standardized preventive, predictive, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) systems to maximize equipment uptime. Recruited, trained, and mentored multi-disciplinary teams (maintenance technicians, process engineers, and contractors) to enhance safety practices and drive continuous improvement. Revamped a preventive maintenance program, reducing machinery downtime by 30% and saving over $1M in annual repair costs.
- Managed maintenance schedules for machinery and equipment at metal fabrication facility.
- Led troubleshooting efforts for mechanical failures and equipment breakdowns.
- Oversaw team training on safety protocols and maintenance procedures.
Equipment Maintenance Technician
Schweitzer Engineering
09.2011 - 09.2015
- Troubleshot PID controls, PLCs, and test equipment, creating wiring and drawing schematics that enhanced functionality of in-house equipment.
- Inspected equipment for safety and operational efficiency.
- Performed routine maintenance on various engineering systems.
- Diagnosed technical issues using advanced troubleshooting techniques.
Education
AAS - Industrial Electronics
Lewis Clark State College
Lewiston, IDAAS - Industrial Instrumentation & Mechanical Technology
AAS - HVAC-R
Skills
- Project management
- Safety compliance
- Subcontractor oversight
- Contract bidding
- Budget management
- Workflow coordination
- Employee training
- Team leadership
- Bargaining unit personnel and CBA management
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Blueprint reading
Websites
EDUCATION
President of the National Honor Society, Presidential Honors, Ambassador Honor Society
Timeline
Field Work Supervisor / Electrical, Instrumentation and Mechanical
Washington River Protection Solutions
03.2024 - Current
Instrument Specialist
Washington River Protection Solutions
11.2023 - 03.2024
Maintenance & Engineering Manager
P.K. Metal
07.2021 - 08.2022
Equipment Maintenance Supervisor
Schweitzer Engineering
09.2015 - 11.2023
Equipment Maintenance Technician
Schweitzer Engineering
09.2011 - 09.2015
AAS - Industrial Electronics
Lewis Clark State College