Jeffrey Schneider
Sparks,NV
Summary
Hardworking and dedicated with over 22 years of experience working in the industrial field. I have worked in a variety of different facilities, ranging from paper mills to power plants to food manufacturing. I started out in my career as an apprentice and sharpened my skills throughout the years. I am highly motivated with a desire to take on new challenges.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Maintenance Technician
Tesla
Sparks, NV
08.2023 - Current
- Performed routine maintenance, testing and calibration of equipment.
- Inspected and identified potential mechanical or electrical issues with equipment.
- Repaired malfunctioning equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Troubleshot problems with equipment using diagnostic tools and techniques.
- Maintained up-to-date records of all maintenance activities performed on the equipment.
- Ordered replacement parts or supplies needed for repairs or preventive maintenance tasks.
- Verified that all safety features were operational before returning devices to service after repair work was completed.
I&C Technician Start-up and Commissioning
Rev1 Energy- Shell galloway Biomethane plant
Plains, KS
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Performed troubleshooting and repairs of I&C systems, including PLCs and HMIs.
- Installed new instrumentation and control components, such as transducers, flow meters, pressure switches, relays.
- Calibrated instruments to ensure accuracy of readings for process control.
- Developed maintenance procedures for I&C systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Diagnosed problems with existing equipment by analyzing data logs or performing tests as needed.
- Trained other technicians on proper use of tools and techniques used in instrumentation work.
Locomotive Electrician
Norfolk Southern
Irondale, AL
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Inspected and tested locomotive electrical systems to identify malfunctions and make repairs.
- Installed wiring, cables, switches, and other components of the electrical system on locomotives.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts such as motors, relays, switches, circuit breakers, and fuses.
- Calibrated instruments used in testing locomotive electrical systems.
- Diagnosed problems with locomotive electrical systems by reading schematics and troubleshooting techniques.
- Performed preventive maintenance on locomotive electrical systems including cleaning contacts and lubricating moving parts.
Electrical/I&C Supervisor
FieldCore, a GE- Exxon mobil, NRG,BASF,Entergy,
Houston, TX
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
- Evaluated employee performance through periodic reviews and documented results accordingly.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
- Planned and managed resources to consistently meet production, quality and cost goals.
I&C Technician Start-up and Commissioning Train 5
Bechtel - Cheniere
Golden Pass, TX
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Performed troubleshooting and repairs of I&C systems, including PLCs and HMIs.
- Installed new instrumentation and control components, such as transducers, flow meters, pressure switches, relays.
- Calibrated instruments to ensure accuracy of readings for process control.
- Tested and documented results from I&C hardware and software installations.
- Maintained records on all I&C system changes and modifications made over time.
- Worked closely with engineering staff to develop detailed specifications for new projects.
Electrical/I&C Supervisor
Granite Manpower/Fieldcore GE
Tampa, FL
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
- Performed monthly inventory checks to ensure sufficient stock levels for all products.
- Assisted in creating budgets for departmental expenses including personnel costs.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Evaluated employee performance through periodic reviews and documented results accordingly.
Electrical Technician/I&C Technician
Granite Services a GE Affiliate
Tampa, FL
01.2005 - 01.2015
- Performed routine maintenance on electrical systems such as motors, transformers, and generators.
- Installed new electrical wiring and equipment in accordance with local codes and regulations.
- Tested existing electrical components to ensure proper functioning.
- Calibrated instruments used for testing purposes in order to maintain accuracy of readings.
- Inspected all electrical components for damage or wear and tear.
- Maintained records of all repairs performed on electrical systems.
- Programmed PLCs for the control of automated machinery.
- Worked closely with other technicians to complete projects efficiently.
- Developed test plans based on customer specifications and requirements.
- Repaired faulty wiring or replaced defective parts to restore functionality of circuits and systems.
- Provided technical support by troubleshooting issues related to electrical systems.
E&I Technician
MMR Construction-Pandora chemical
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Performed preventive maintenance on electrical and instrumentation equipment, such as motors, generators, switchgear and valves.
- Maintained records of all work performed in accordance with safety regulations.
- Inspected and tested instruments to ensure proper operation.
- Calibrated process control instruments using test equipment.
- Installed new electrical and instrumentation systems according to drawings and specifications.
- Monitored the performance of existing systems for accuracy and reliability.
- Repaired faulty electrical and instrumentation components such as switches, relays, regulators, circuit breakers.
- Troubleshot complex control system problems using diagrams or schematics.
- Utilized computer-based systems for data acquisition and analysis of process parameters.
- Connected wiring between various components including power supplies, sensors, actuators and controllers.
Electrical Supervisor
Shaw Construction- Cleco power, Dominion power
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Supervised and coordinated the activities of electricians in a safe and efficient manner.
- Ensured that all electrical work was performed according to established standards, codes, regulations and safety procedures.
- Investigated customer complaints regarding faulty wiring or electrical malfunctions.
- Assisted in the troubleshooting and repair of complex electrical systems.
- Monitored inventory levels of parts, supplies, tools, materials., necessary for the completion of projects.
- Prepared estimates for labor costs associated with electrical projects.
- Collaborated with other departments such as engineering, manufacturing, purchasing., to ensure successful completion of assigned tasks and projects within timeline constraints.
- Coordinated with outside contractors when needed for special projects or repairs requiring additional expertise or resources not available internally.
- Provided guidance and assistance when needed on difficult jobs or challenging situations encountered by electricians.
- Installed, tested and modified circuit breakers, controls, fuses, lights and motors.
- Functioned as crew leader, overseeing work of lower-level licensed electricians and trade helpers.
- Managed daily operations of electrical maintenance staff, ensuring tasks were completed on-time and within budget.
- Developed and implemented preventative maintenance plans for all electrical equipment.
- Inspected and tested electrical systems to ensure proper functioning and safety standards were met.
- Performed troubleshooting activities to identify root cause of system failures or malfunctions.
- Conducted regular inspections of the facility's wiring systems to identify potential safety hazards or areas needing improvement.
- Resolved complex problems related to wiring, controls, motors, transformers, generators, circuit breakers.
- Organized meetings between various departments involved in projects; facilitated communication throughout duration of job.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining progress made on each project; submitted these documents to upper management.
Journeyman Electrician
Rust Construction- Georgia Gulf, Linde oil, Gerber
Birmingham, AL
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Installed electrical systems in residential and commercial buildings according to plans and specifications.
- Conducted tests on electrical components, circuits, and systems to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Performed maintenance on existing electrical wiring and equipment.
- Identified system malfunctions and performed repairs as needed.
- Assisted journeyman electricians in troubleshooting complex problems.
- Planned new installations by studying drawings, technical manuals, and other documents.
- Used hand tools such as drills, saws, wire strippers, and crimpers to complete tasks.
- Tested continuity of circuits using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters.
- Inspected completed installations for conformance to codes and regulations.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components to form circuits.
- Maintained records of work performed for future reference purposes.
- Instructed apprentices on proper installation techniques for various electrical components.
- Read blueprints or schematic diagrams to determine the layout of a particular job site.
- Repaired broken power lines due to storms or accidents.
- Updated outdated wiring systems with newer technologies.
Journeyman Electrical
Zachry Construction-dupont,FP&L,Progress Energy
San Antonio, TX
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Installed electrical systems in residential and commercial buildings according to plans and specifications.
- Conducted tests on electrical components, circuits, and systems to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Performed maintenance on existing electrical wiring and equipment.
- Identified system malfunctions and performed repairs as needed.
- Assisted journeyman electricians in troubleshooting complex problems.
- Planned new installations by studying drawings, technical manuals, and other documents.
- Tested continuity of circuits using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters.
- Inspected completed installations for conformance to codes and regulations.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components to form circuits.
- Instructed apprentices on proper installation techniques for various electrical components.
- Read blueprints or schematic diagrams to determine the layout of a particular job site.
- Worked with contractors regarding project timelines and budgets.
- Replaced faulty switches, outlets, circuit breakers when necessary.
Apprentice Electrician
BE&K Construction-OCI Chemical,Southern co, JEA,
Birmingham, AL
06.2000 - 01.2003
- Installed electrical wiring and fixtures, such as outlets, switches, circuit breakers, junction boxes and wall sockets.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair.
- Measured, cut and bent wire and conduit using hand tools and power tools.
- Performed general maintenance on electrical systems including replacing worn parts and repairing faulty wiring.
- Assembled conduits by threading ends together with couplings or clamps.
- Read blueprints or technical diagrams to determine the layout of a system.
- Followed all safety procedures when handling hazardous materials such as high voltage electricity.
- Tested continuity of circuits in electrical wiring using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
- Repaired electric motors, pumps, fans.
- Worked with relay logic circuits.
- Assisted in troubleshooting problems with various types of control systems.
- Installed lighting fixtures such as fluorescent bulbs or LED lights.
- Calculated load capacities of circuits to ensure conformance to code requirements.
- Maintained records of installation activities by completing forms and reports as required.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thompson High School
Alabaster, AL05-2000
Skills
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Equipment Installation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Process Control
- Power Tools
- Schematic reading
- Testing
- Electrical diagnostics
- Machine repair
- Equipment Calibration
- Skilled in troubleshooting and repairing instrumentation, performing inspections and calibrations
- wiring diagrams
- motor starters,vfds,discrete sensors,analog instruments, analytical instrumentation
Timeline
Equipment Maintenance Technician
Tesla
08.2023 - Current
I&C Technician Start-up and Commissioning
Rev1 Energy- Shell galloway Biomethane plant
09.2022 - 08.2023
Locomotive Electrician
Norfolk Southern
01.2022 - 08.2022
I&C Technician Start-up and Commissioning Train 5
Bechtel - Cheniere
06.2018 - 01.2019
Electrical/I&C Supervisor
FieldCore, a GE- Exxon mobil, NRG,BASF,Entergy,
01.2017 - 01.2021
Electrical/I&C Supervisor
Granite Manpower/Fieldcore GE
01.2012 - 01.2017
E&I Technician
MMR Construction-Pandora chemical
01.2010 - 01.2012
Electrical Supervisor
Shaw Construction- Cleco power, Dominion power
01.2009 - 01.2010
Electrical Technician/I&C Technician
Granite Services a GE Affiliate
01.2005 - 01.2015
Journeyman Electrician
Rust Construction- Georgia Gulf, Linde oil, Gerber
01.2004 - 01.2008
Journeyman Electrical
Zachry Construction-dupont,FP&L,Progress Energy
01.2003 - 01.2005
Apprentice Electrician
BE&K Construction-OCI Chemical,Southern co, JEA,
06.2000 - 01.2003
High School Diploma -
Thompson High School