Edmond Tausch
Robstown,Texas
Summary
NCCER Certified Professional in field of instrumentation with solid experience in maintaining and calibrating complex systems. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring reliability and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in troubleshooting, process control systems, and instrumentation installation, with emphasis on safety and precision. Known for effective communication, problem-solving abilities, and proactive approach to challenges.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shop Manager/Mechanic
Unruh Construction
06.2024 - Current
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Maintained safe working environment by enforcing adherence to safety and security protocols.
- Established strong vendor relationships for timely delivery of products and seamless order processing, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and local regulations by regularly updating staff on changes or new requirements.
- Implemented effective cost control measures to reduce overheads and maintain profitability during challenging economic times.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure better pricing, enhancing profit margins.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
PRN Concrete Pump Driver
Unruh Construction
06.2024 - Current
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Improved customer satisfaction by maintaining punctuality and adhering to strict delivery schedules.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Conducted daily vehicle maintenance checks, significantly reducing likelihood of on-road failures.
Safety Director/Maintenance Supervisor
Lone Star Agricultural Solutions
03.2016 - 01.2024
- Developed and implemented a safety program to insure all employees are compliant with state, federal, and company policies and regulations
- Developed and implemented a maintenance program to avoid break downs when possible and to minimize downtime when a break down does occur
- Perform routine maintenance and trouble shooting on all instruments as well as mechanical repairs on all engines and electrical systems
- Installed a system for monitoring gps location as well as temperature readings
IT/CAO
Shell Oil Exploration Company
03.2016 - 08.2016
- Assigned to Appomattox in the New Orleans
Commissioning and Start-up Team
Shell Oil Exploration Company
11.2013 - 02.2016
- Assigned to Perdido Spar in the Gulf of Mexico
- Assigned to First Responder Fire Brigade Team
- Design and upgrade current systems
- Coordinate with operations to insure instrumentation, control systems, and automation systems are calibrated and functioning properly
- Adjust and replace defective instruments and valve components
- Routine maintenance and trouble shooting of temperature, pressure, flow and level measurement control equipment as well as valves, pneumatic controllers, and single loop controllers
- Sponsor and facilitate jobs to be executed by in-house contractors
Senior Engineering Specialist
TDI Brooks-International
07.2013 - 10.2013
- Assigned to international vessel in Escravos, Nigeria
- Assigned to Texas A&M research vessel in Gulf of Mexico
- Functioned as improvement engineer to make upgrades to current systems
- Installed and maintained all communications, radar, and GPS systems
- Supervised seismic data acquisition and data logging
- Routing maintenance and repair of seismic equipment
Senior Instrumentation Technician
Dow Chemical
02.2010 - 07.2013
- Consulted with improvement engineers to upgrade current systems
- Adjust and replace defective instruments and valve components
- Routine maintenance and trouble shooting of temperature, pressure, flow and level measurement control equipment as well as valves, pneumatic controllers, and single loop controllers
- Extensive experience with Fisher Controls, Rosemont, Honeywell, Omhart, Foxboro, Modicon Systems, DCS Systems, ABB Systems, Endress & Hauser, ensall Controls, Prognost, Tri-Conex, Modcomp, Bendicator levels and many others
Senior Instrumentation Technician/SCADA/Commissioning
Deepwater Specialists, Inc
12.2008 - 11.2009
- Assigned to ENI Longhorn Project and Tahiti Project Gulf of Mexico
- Installed and calibrated all systems associated with compressors, pumps, and generation
- Adjusted and replaced defective or improperly functioning instrument and valve components
- Extensive experience with Rosemont, Ktek, Nuflow, Endress & Hauser, Fisher Controls, Roxar Clamp-on Sand and Pig Detection, Dresser-Rand, and Sotec
Instrumentation Technician
Turner Industries
07.2008 - 12.2008
- Contracted to Formosa Plastics
- Maintained the performance of temperature, pressure, flow and level measurement control equipment, valves, hydraulic control panels, and single loop controllers
Operation/Training Manager
Direct Transportation, Inc
02.2000 - 06.2008
- Negotiated customer and vendor contracts
- Managed 40+ employees
- Managed maintenance schedules and fuel procurement
- Designed and implemented employee training regimens
Supervisor/Lead Burn In Technician
Motay Electronics
04.1994 - 01.2000
- Managed lab area
- Performed and verified maintenance and calibration of equipment
- Prepared equipment acquisitions by probing and failure analysis results
- Designed and implemented new hire and ongoing employee training and evaluation
Electronics Technician
Motorolla Semiconductor
08.1992 - 04.1994
- General maintenance of high-end test floor equipment such as Perkin-Elmer, Schlumberger Chip testers, etc
- Worked with facility engineers to implement new equipment and procedures
Education
Maritime, Fire, and Industrial Training Facility -
Delgado Community College
01.2014
NCCER CERTIFICATE INSTRUMENTATION -
02.2008
Skills
- Instrumentation installation
- Programmable logic controllers
- Instrumentation calibration
- Electrical schematics reading
- Preventive maintenance execution
- Variable frequency drives
- Control systems troubleshooting
- Power quality analysis
- Arc flash safety
- Motor control centers
- Transformer connections
- Human-machine interface
- Low voltage distribution
- Process automation systems
- Safety instrumented systems
- Loop tuning techniques
- Safety management
- Quality testing
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Fire alarm systems
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Schematic interpretation
- Calibration specialist
- Wiring diagram interpretation
- Mechanical testing instruments
Certification
- NCCER CERTIFICATE INSTRUMENTATION, 02/01/08
- COMBINED BASIC AND ADVANCED FIREFIGHTING MARITIME AND INDUSTRIAL, 01/17/14, Delgado Community College
- MEDIC FIRST AID/CPR, AED, AND ADVANCED FIRST AID, Health & Safety Institute, 12/01/18
- TWIC CARD, 02/01/23, 10/01/23
- PASSPORT, 02/01/13
- COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE, 08/01/31
- HUET, Needs Updating, 12/01/18
- SAFE GULF, Needs Updating, 12/01/18
- WATER SURVIVAL, Needs Updating, 12/01/18
- CURRENT PRIVATE PILOT LICENSE, 07/01/06
Training
- DCS212 TECHNICIAN FEES- YOKOGAWA PROSAFE, 02/01/14
- ALLEN BRADLEY PLC CONTROLLOGIX 5000, 02/01/14
- DRILLING/COMPLETION 101, 01/01/14
- HAZARDOUS MATERIAL MANAGEMENT US DOT, 01/01/14
- BASIC PRODUCTION SAFETY SYSTEMS, 12/01/13
- BASIC PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY, 12/01/13
- OFFSHORE PEDESTAL/GENERAL LIFTING APPLIANCE RIGGER, 12/01/13
Timeline
Shop Manager/Mechanic
Unruh Construction
06.2024 - Current
PRN Concrete Pump Driver
Unruh Construction
06.2024 - Current
Safety Director/Maintenance Supervisor
Lone Star Agricultural Solutions
03.2016 - 01.2024
IT/CAO
Shell Oil Exploration Company
03.2016 - 08.2016
Commissioning and Start-up Team
Shell Oil Exploration Company
11.2013 - 02.2016
Senior Engineering Specialist
TDI Brooks-International
07.2013 - 10.2013
Senior Instrumentation Technician
Dow Chemical
02.2010 - 07.2013
Senior Instrumentation Technician/SCADA/Commissioning
Deepwater Specialists, Inc
12.2008 - 11.2009
Instrumentation Technician
Turner Industries
07.2008 - 12.2008
Operation/Training Manager
Direct Transportation, Inc
02.2000 - 06.2008
Supervisor/Lead Burn In Technician
Motay Electronics
04.1994 - 01.2000
Electronics Technician
Motorolla Semiconductor
08.1992 - 04.1994
Maritime, Fire, and Industrial Training Facility -
Delgado Community College
NCCER CERTIFICATE INSTRUMENTATION -
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