Robert Styers
Northumberland,PA
Summary
Army Veteran and Journeyman Electrician with extensive experience supporting mission-critical telecommunications infrastructure within Verizon Central Office environments. Proven leader with hands-on experience responding to building priority maintenance tickets, coordinating repairs, and maintaining reliable facility operations. Regularly work alongside Verizon operations personnel and Cushman & Wakefield facilities staff to support uptime requirements in critical telecom facilities. Strong understanding of central office power systems, building maintenance coordination, vendor support, and preventive maintenance programs. Seeking to leverage technical and leadership experience into a Senior Facilities Manager role overseeing building operations, maintenance teams, and contractor performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Foreman
Marino Construction Inc.
Bloomsburg, PA
01.2019 - Current
- Supervise electrical crews performing installation, maintenance, and infrastructure upgrades within commercial and telecommunications environments.
- Regularly respond to building priority maintenance tickets within active Verizon Central Office facilities, troubleshooting electrical issues and restoring system reliability.
- Coordinate closely with Verizon operations personnel and Cushman & Wakefield facilities teams to perform work safely within mission-critical environments where uptime is essential.
- Support maintenance and upgrades to central office infrastructure including power distribution equipment, DC power systems, telecom equipment power, and facility electrical systems.
- Plan and coordinate electrical system installations while ensuring compliance with NEC standards and OSHA safety regulations.
- Serve as the field liaison between electricians, project managers, contractors, and facility staff to resolve operational issues and maintain project timelines.
- Train and mentor apprentice electricians on installation methods, safety compliance, and troubleshooting procedures.
- Interpret electrical blueprints and technical drawings to guide system installation and maintenance activities.
Apprentice Electrician
Sachs Electric
Shamokin Dam, PA
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Installed conduit systems, electrical feeders, and cable infrastructure for industrial and energy related projects.
- Assisted with installation of electrical systems supporting 200-kilowatt turbine power generator.
- Installed more than one million feet of electrical feeder cable across multiple projects.
- Performed electrical testing and troubleshooting using diagnostic tools including voltmeters and ohmmeters.
Raw Material Leadman
Anthracite Industries
Sunbury, PA
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Supervised personnel responsible for receiving, processing, and transporting raw materials.
- Coordinated workflow and ensured operational efficiency within the production department.
- Operated and maintained heavy equipment including loaders and forklifts.
- Performed routine inspections and preventive maintenance on facility equipment.
Operations Center Personal
US Army
Fort Stewart, GA
07.2008 - 09.2012
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Supported seamless collaboration and operational efficiency in a 24/7 environment, ensuring effective communication between diverse military forces and nations.
- Oversaw and mentored teams of soldiers to ensure operational readiness.
- Streamlined communication channels and operational data analysis to support effective command decision-making.
- Managed mission-critical equipment valued at over $800,000 to uphold operational integrity and prevent loss.
- Developed leadership and rapid problem solving skills in high pressure operational environments
Education
Journeyman Electrician
IBEW Local 607
05-2024
United States Army Field Artillery Training
Fort Sill, OK09.2008
Skills
- Facilities Operations Management
- Telecommunications Central Office Infrastructure
- Mission-Critical Building Operations
- Preventive & Corrective Maintenance Programs
- Priority Work Order / Ticket Response
- Vendor & Contractor Coordination
- Electrical Distribution & Power Systems
- DC Power Systems & Battery Plants
- Backup Generators & UPS Systems
- Switchgear & Power Distribution
- HVAC Coordination for Critical Facilities
- Team Leadership & Training
- OSHA & NEC Safety Compliance
- Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
- Client & Operations Coordination
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Work site safety
- Electrical maintenance
Additional Qualifications
- Extensive experience working within Verizon Central Office telecom facilities.
- Strong understanding of building maintenance workflows and priority ticket response.
- Experience coordinating contractors and vendors within active operational buildings.
- Proven ability to maintain reliable infrastructure within mission-critical environments.
Timeline
Electrical Foreman
Marino Construction Inc.
01.2019 - Current
Apprentice Electrician
Sachs Electric
01.2017 - 01.2019
Raw Material Leadman
Anthracite Industries
01.2013 - 01.2017
Operations Center Personal
US Army
07.2008 - 09.2012
Journeyman Electrician
IBEW Local 607
United States Army Field Artillery Training