Ryan Trosper
Gretna,NE
Summary
College graduate with 19 years of professional work experience in electrical, mechanical, maintenance, instrumentation, and operations. Proven work history performing job duties in all weather conditions and comfortable navigating heights. Ability to find proactive and innovative in solutions to ensure efficient operations and safe work environment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Central Utilities Control Technician
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE
02.2022 - Current
- Troubleshoot utility control system equipment, implement, test, and document corrective actions taken.
- Install and commission instrumentation/controls components and metering within the utility plant system.
- Ensure plant and campus metering is calibrated and working correctly.
- Maintain all repair and calibration documentation for regulatory and environmental compliance.
- Ensure the instrumentation and controls related preventative maintenance on the campus electrical and emergency distribution system is completed and documented for compliance.
- Maintain a working knowledge of instrumentation and meter calibrations.
- Led the conversion of Seimens automation systems to Rockwell PAC, ensuring seamless integration and improved system efficiency.
PERFORMANCE TECHNICIAN
MATHESON TRI-GAS (Linweld)
Waverly, Nebraska
09.2014 - 02.2022
- Performed start-up and shut-down procedures as well as preventive and corrective maintenance while following all safety regulations and operational procedures
- Manipulated air separation controls to meet product specifications and production requirements; Adjusted plant control variables, monitored and managed process equipment parameters to meet production goals
- Interpreted process and instrument drawings for process operations and equipment; Evaluated equipment performance, performed routine calibration and maintenance of analytical test equipment and maintained timely and accurate records
- Evaluated and troubleshot plant trends and system anomalies and take corrective actions; Troubleshot PLC, DCS and other computer interface stations; Troubleshot and repaired instrumentation and analytical equipment
- Met the requirements of FDA, OSHA, ISO Quality Systems and maintained necessary documentation and complied with all plant paperwork requirements; Responsible for reviewing and releasing medical grade product per FDA regulations
- Maintained timely, accurate records that reflect plant activities, including proper documentation of maintenance according to FDA standards; Performed assigned function necessary for the proper, safe, and efficient operation and maintenance of equipment at all job site facilities as workload dictates
- Traveled to multiple other plant sites both locally and out of state while interacting daily with the supporting groups and personal; Routinely worked extended and non-traditional hours during critical issues including regularly being on call 24/7 for emergency matters
- Monitored and trained other company personal and on-site 3rd party representatives
INSTRUMENT & ELECTRONICS TECH
MATHESON TRI-GAS (Linweld)
Waverly, Nebraska
07.2008 - 08.2014
- Installed, serviced, and performed preventive and predictive maintenance functions; Repaired, tested, adjusted, calibrated and installed electronic equipment including transmitters, transducers, meters, relays, switches, instruments, systems and devices
- Adjusted and calibrated pressure instruments, temperature instruments, level measurements, flow measuring and control, instrument mechanisms, control valves and devices; repaired and replaced damaged parts
- Experience with troubleshooting various plant equipment including turbo compressors, cooling towers, Distributed Control System (DCS), PLC, process analyzers, drive systems, programmable controllers, counters, speed indicators, and process control equipment
- Maintained timely, accurate records that reflected plant activities, including proper documentation of maintenance according to FDA standards; Performed assigned function necessary for the proper, safe, and efficient operation and maintenance of equipment at all job site facilities as workload dictated
- Regularly worked non-traditional hours during times of critical issues, including being on-call
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE
GOODYEAR
Lincoln, Nebraska
05.2008 - 06.2008
- Performed electrical maintenance and troubleshooting on belt testing equipment
- Maintained an inventory of parts
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE
LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR
Lincoln, Nebraska
12.2003 - 05.2008
- Completed preventive maintenance on printing press, inserting machine and all building systems; maintained an inventory of parts
- Responsible to troubleshooting on production equipment
APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN
MIDDLETON ELECTRIC
Grand Island, Nebraska
02.2003 - 07.2003
- Performed commercial electrical construction
- Routinely ran conduit and wiring; Responsible for installing fluorescent lighting fixtures
APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN
MIDDLETON ELECTRIC
Grand Island, Nebraska
05.2000 - 12.2000
- Performed residential electrical construction
- Fulfilled and delivered part requests and responded to commercial service calls
Education
Measurement and Controls Certificate -
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
05.2012
Electrical Safety and Qualified Electrical Workers Training -
SHERMCO
10.2010
Ta/Msg Compressor Training -
CAMERON
10.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Electromechanical
SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE
05.2003
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Technology
SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE
12.2002
Skills
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Electrical Aptitude
- Preventive Maintenance
- Corrective Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Computer-Controlled Processes
- PLC Ladder Logic
- Control Systems
- Arc Flash Training
- Communication
Timeline
Central Utilities Control Technician
University of Nebraska Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
PERFORMANCE TECHNICIAN
MATHESON TRI-GAS (Linweld)
09.2014 - 02.2022
INSTRUMENT & ELECTRONICS TECH
MATHESON TRI-GAS (Linweld)
07.2008 - 08.2014
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE
GOODYEAR
05.2008 - 06.2008
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE
LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR
12.2003 - 05.2008
APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN
MIDDLETON ELECTRIC
02.2003 - 07.2003
APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN
MIDDLETON ELECTRIC
05.2000 - 12.2000
Measurement and Controls Certificate -
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Electrical Safety and Qualified Electrical Workers Training -
SHERMCO
Ta/Msg Compressor Training -
CAMERON
Associate of Applied Science - Electromechanical
SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Technology
SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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