Joseph Bannister
Lubbock
Summary
Experienced technical professional with a strong background in troubleshooting complex systems, leading teams, and executing projects to a high standard of quality and performance. Trusted with key operational decisions in leadership capacities, including serving as Interim General Manager, overseeing site performance, team coordination, and day-to-day decision-making. Proven success in field service roles, including work with Invenergy, where technical troubleshooting expertise is matched by strong communication and customer support skills. Demonstrated ability to lead crews, promote advanced safety practices, and apply mechanical and electrical knowledge to improve reliability, team efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
System Engineer
Symbotic
Plainview, TX
05.2024 - Current
- Optimized inventory management processes through advanced software integration.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and reliability.
- Developed troubleshooting protocols to minimize system downtime and improve efficiency.
- Analyzed system data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
- Resolved complex technical issues through effective problem-solving techniques and root cause analysis.
- Reduced downtime for critical systems through proactive monitoring and maintenance tasks.
- Created comprehensive documentation for system configurations, procedures, and best practices to facilitate knowledge sharing among team members.
- Upheld a high safety standard when working on mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
- Maintained leadership amongst my peers, reliably filling in as the Interim General Manager when absent.
- Utilizing several software's to aid in troubleshooting such as, SOPAS, DataMan, Studio5000, Putty, and Command Client.
- Worked on and with several vision systems Symbotics PBA, LPA, CIS, SIN, and BSSR.
- Worked several sensor brand like Banner, and SICK for fully automated systems.
- Worked with ABB arm Robots executing axis calibrations, repairs, troubleshooting, and several programs utilizing the teach pendant/Robot Studio.
- Maintained stability, integrity and efficient operation of information systems supporting organizational functions.
- Thriving in fast paced, ever growing, and complex environments working to complete several projects, and goals
- Data tracking, monitoring, and collecting information utilizing Microsoft Teams, and Excel.
- Troubleshooting Mechanical, Electrical, and Pneumatic systems safely daily.
Field Service Technician
Power Electronics
Lubbock, Texas
02.2024 - Current
- As a field service technician with Power-Electronics.
- We are trusted to work alone or unsupervised. Completing Lotos, Reports, JHAs.
- Wearing 40cal suits working on high voltage equipment.
- Working under Ac and Dc energy.
- Provided technical support to colleagues in the field via phone or email.
- Performed maintenance and troubleshooting to resolve related issues.
- Attended training classes to stay current on new and existing services.
- Built and maintained customer relationships by understanding operations and instilling confidence.
- Read and understood schematics procedures and diagrams to perform service and testing.
- Disassembled machines in order to diagnose faults and replace defective components accordingly.
- Created repair and maintenance reports for customers, documenting all repairs and services provided.
- Communicated effectively with other technicians regarding progress made on current projects.
- Maintained accurate records of service calls, parts used and customer feedback.
- Performed repairs or replaced FRUs (Field Replacement Units.)
- Troubleshot Various items from IGBTs, fuses, capacitors, LCL filters, Transformer, and boards.
- Installed software updates on and in the equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance, Hot/Cold commissioning, Electrical, and mechanical components replacements.
- Use SCADA to connect and communicate with solar panels, and Solar Inverters.
- Power Electronics, Lubbock, Texas
- Manager: Orlads Amigon
- (623) 241-1407
Field Service Technician
Invenergy
Lubbock, TX
11.2021 - 02.2024
- Working under Invenergy MCE as a Field Service Tech, Working on Wind Turbines
- I was trusted to work unsupervised, and lead jobs/crews. Work well under high stress fast paced conditions.
- Completed Various OSHA, LOTO, EHS, and Safety Educators CPR training.
- Worked with low, medium and high voltages. Various dangerous energy sources, Pneumatic, Electrical, Hydraulic, and Mechanical energies.
- Follow and Write procedures for the company.
- Familiar with Microsoft Computer tools.
- Work on GE 1.5, 1.7, and 2X Platforms.
- Borescoping Main bearing, and Gearboxes.
- Troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems, components, and circuits.
- Reading various schematics for electrical, and hydraulic systems.
- Use crane signals, and 3 way communication to effectively communicate with crane, and technician crews.
- Replace Turbine blades, drivetrains, yaw drives, motors, oil coolers, generators, and more.
- Install IBEX climb assist systems.
- Operate heavy machinery IE forklifts, Telehandlers.
- Use SCADA, and toolbox to communicate with towers, and sites.
- Preventative maintenance, Commissioning, System testing, and repairs to towers.
- Perform JHA, PJBs, Tailgate, and safety meetings for crews.
- Use of Hytorc, E-palms, B-rads, Enerpac Pumps, IR-Scans/Guns and many other tooling.
- Use Fluke meters, Clamp meters, and other safe electrical testing equipment.
- Invenergy, Lubbock, TX
- Manager: Mark Calvert
- (325) 763-5085
Front Desk Clerk
Mr. Jims Pizza
Vernon, Texas
08.2021 - 09.2021
- I worked as the front end cashier employed for Mr. Jims.
- Answered incoming calls promptly while providing accurate information regarding sales, specials, and customers orders.
- Greeted customers and provided them with exceptional customer service.
- Cut, dressed, and boxed pizzas as they came out of the oven
- Prepared sauce and seasoning packets.
- Attended the drive through window handling customers pizza, money, and orders.
- Mr. Jims Pizza, Vernon, Texas
- Manager: Monica Martinez
- (940) 552-0095
Car Detailer
Enterprise
Vancouver, WA
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Under Enterprise I performed car detailing
- Cleaned vehicle interiors using appropriate supplies, scrapers and vacuums.
- Maintained equipment used for car detailing services such as air compressors, pressure washers and buffing machines.
- Cleaned automotive glass utilizing specialized products that left no streaks or residue behind.
- Inspected parts, equipment, or vehicles for cleanliness and damage.
- Sanitized interiors by treating all touchable surfaces with disinfectant sprays.
- Prepared and moved vehicles around center for distribution to retail.
- Restored leather interiors by applying conditioners that replenish natural oils.
- Replaced wiper blades and checked fluids.
- Enterprise, Vancouver, WA
- HR Phone number: (855) 266-9565
Bulk Bacon Slice
Tyson Foods
Vernon, TX
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Employed under Tysons foods I worked on Bulk Bacon Slice crew.
- I was LOTO, CPR, and OSHA certified.
- I worked with pneumatic machinery, and tooling.
- Worked with mass consumer bacon.
- Able to identify potential hazards associated with working on machinery that uses powered belts.
- Well-versed in performing preventive maintenance tasks on belt drives including cleaning components and checking oil levels.
- Knowledgeable about safety procedures when working around moving parts such as rollers, chains or gears.
- Food Safety certified
- Tyson Foods, Vernon, TX
- Manager: Dorothy
- (940) 553-1888
Front End Lead
United Supermarkets
Vernon, Texas
10.2017 - 11.2020
- While employed under United Supermarkets I started as a cashier and moved up into a Front end Lead position.
- I received my TABC, CPR, and Food Handlers Certification.
- Started off as a sacker where I carefully and attentively bagged customer groceries to their preference, and carried their groceries to their vehicle.
- Moved into a cashier where I carefully attended to customers needs, and scanned their groceries. Handled customers currency, and did station chores.
- Front end lead I handled store safe money, PM bookkeeping, Store pickups, Giving employee breaks, and schedule. Worked with Lottery Western Union, Money order, cash checks.
- United Supermarkets, Vernon, Texas
- Manager: Rogelio Araiza
- (940) 552-6551
Education
Certification - Wind Turbines
North West Renewable Energy Institute
Vancouver, WA09-2021
No Degree - Renewable Energy
Northwest Renewable Energy Institute
Vancouver, WA09-2021
Skills
- High Voltage Experience
- SCADA experience
- Team Leading
- Wind Turbine
- OSHA 10
- Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electrical, Mechanical
- Schematic Reading
- Troubleshooting
- Hardware and software installation
- System engineering
- LOTO Safety
- Data analysis
Certification
- IBEX Welding
- CPR
- HYTORC
- OSHA 10
- Rescue at Heights
Timeline
System Engineer
Symbotic
05.2024 - Current
Field Service Technician
Power Electronics
02.2024 - Current
Field Service Technician
Invenergy
11.2021 - 02.2024
Front Desk Clerk
Mr. Jims Pizza
08.2021 - 09.2021
Car Detailer
Enterprise
04.2021 - 08.2021
Bulk Bacon Slice
Tyson Foods
01.2021 - 04.2021
Front End Lead
United Supermarkets
10.2017 - 11.2020
Certification - Wind Turbines
North West Renewable Energy Institute
No Degree - Renewable Energy
Northwest Renewable Energy Institute