BRIAN BYLSMA

• Participated in root-cause analysis investigations following unexpected events or incidents involving process controls infrastructure.
• Established a culture of continuous improvement by regularly soliciting feedback from operators and utilizing their input to optimize system performance and usability.
• Optimized energy usage by conducting thorough audits of control systems and implementing energy-saving measures.
• Performed routine calibration checks on instrumentation devices to maintain optimal accuracy and repeatability within established tolerances.

• Responded quickly to emergency maintenance requests for timely on-call support.
• Maintained a high level of professionalism in all interactions with clients, consistently receiving positive feedback for exceptional service.
• Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
• Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.

Did maintenance at a food processing plant

• Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
• Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
• Maintained accurate records for all repairs, upgrades, and preventative measures taken on various equipment types.

Managed shipping, receiving, and deliveries efficiently.

• Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
• Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
• Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.

• Served as the Water Department’s only welder
• Welded mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, copper, cast alloys, inconel and magnesium
• Completed projects in the shop, in the field, and at the City’s groundwater treatment plant
• Serviced piping, fabricate new parts and built lifting mechanisms
• Utilized shielded metal arc, gas tungsten arc welding, gas metal arc welding, flux cored arc, and oxy-acetylene welding to fabricate and repair piping, infrastructure and tooling
• Performed brazing
• Constructed new components for a variety of metal structures
• Also welded parts for department-owned vehicles and equipment, including back-hoes, dump trucks, cranes and trucks
• Oversaw the shop inventory, and purchase new supplies and equipment as needed
• Selected subcontractors for special projects
• Supervised and scheduled maintenance staff
• Observed/enforced safety regulations for both city employees and subcontractors
• Received multiple General Manager Recognitions, as well as a Special Award from the Long Beach Grand Prix

• Serviced rides and attractions, including the Matterhorn and Big Thunder Railroad, as well as the resort’s hotels and restaurants
• Manufactured and fabricated new metal parts to complete repairs
• Major Project - Renovation of Space Mountain
• Built spiral staircases for evacuating guests in emergencies
• Fabricated rolled railing and fit pipe joints to enhance track support
• Completed all work within X-ray quality standards and strict project deadlines