Theron Westfall
North Augusta,SC
Summary
I am a dedicated and hardworking professional with a strong work ethic and a proven ability to thrive in all conditions. Known for consistently taking on challenging tasks and never shying away from difficult jobs, I am a reliable team player who adapts quickly to new environments and responsibilities. Focused on maintaining a high standard of safety, I prioritize safety protocols while delivering results. Willing to work long hours and overtime to meet deadlines and exceed expectations, I am committed to contributing to team success and achieving company goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Instrumentation Technician
Clearwater Paper
07.2023 - Current
- Applied functional knowledge and troubleshooting abilities to isolate and diagnose diverse faults.
- Installed, tested and calibrated commercial electrical equipment to meet use demands.
- Efficiently installed electrical systems and components with careful analysis of technical schematics and specifications.
- Located and addressed electrical connection issues such as frayed wires and worn insulation to prevent larger problems.
- Organized and managed smooth preventive maintenance tasks such as evaluating part functionality, cleaning components and removing old seals and gaskets.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations by conducting regular inspections of electrical systems and components.
- Performed vital preventive maintenance on electrical systems, reducing the likelihood of unexpected equipment failures.
- Increased overall plant reliability through meticulous maintenance of motors, transformers, and other electrical devices.
- Enhanced system efficiency by installing and maintaining electrical instrumentation equipment.
- Provided training to junior technicians on proper procedures for handling high-voltage equipment safely and effectively.
- Conducted regular testing of critical control devices, ensuring optimal performance and reducing the risk of process deviations.
- Optimized equipment performance by conducting thorough calibration of instruments and control devices.
- Reduced downtime for production lines by troubleshooting and repairing electrical issues promptly.
- Troubleshot complex instrumentation issues using specialized diagnostic tools, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Completed projects on time and within budget by prioritizing tasks effectively and coordinating efforts with team members.
- Conducted preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of metering instruments.
- Interpreted equipment manuals and schematics to determine corrective actions for repairs, calibrations, and installations.
- Operated multimeters, oscilloscopes and other electronic testing devices to accurately diagnose equipment issues.
- Performed scheduled and planned installation and maintenance duties.
- Wrote detailed service reports and maintained organized records of service actions.
- Interpreted and utilized wiring diagrams and technical specific instructions to configure instrumentation and telemetry devices.
- Modified, maintained, or repaired electronics equipment or systems to achieve proper functioning.
- Used information in technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs.
- Created, aligned, and optimized electrical instrumentation and testing equipment.
Warehouse Foreman
Clallam County Public Utility
01.2016 - 06.2023
- I started as a temporary part time flagger worked this position for roughly 4 months
- I was hired full-time in the water department in April 2016
- At this position I assisted senior water techs; I ran equipment: vac trailer, dump truck, excavator, forklifts, overhead cranes, shop equipment, diesel mowers, and HDPE fusing machines
- I also would help at the water treatment plant
- I transferred into the materials department in 2018
- I operate forklift, knuckle boom crane, larger trucks and trailers
- We pull material and supplies for loaded jobs for crews
- Inspect, stock, issue, salvage and restock material
- Maintain adequate stock levels of material and complete paperwork associated with job functions
- Responsible for us, care, and security of tools, vehicles and equipment and material utilized in a safe fashion
- I became foreman of materials department in 2020
- I Supervise, coordinate, and schedule functions related to warehouse operations
- Receive, inspect, stock, issue, salvage, and restock all district materials
- Monitor and maintain adequate stock levels of material
- Perform annual inventory and other inventories as required
- Utilize work force in an efficient, harmonious, and economical manner
- Responsible for use care and security of tools, vehicles, equipment, and materials utilized
- Perform functions associated with delivering equipment and materials
- Supervise and promote accident prevention including training and compliance with applicable rules and regulations
- Computer skills are a big part of my job as well NISC program is our primary program as well as excel, word, and emails
- Accounted for timesheets and recordkeeping methods associated with my company’s procedures
- I oversee four employees, four warehouses interact with: accounting, engineering, five-line crews, substation department, auto shop, and water department
- I am responsible for 4.5 million dollars in material and six fleet vehicles
Service and Installation Technician
Airflo HVAC
01.2014 - 01.2016
- I worked here for a couple years
- I started in the service department and worked here for 8 months before transferring to install
- I enjoyed the work and made mor money doing install
- I installed and serviced HVAC units in residential and commercial zone units, city multi units, and ductless heat pumps
- I also used hand tools and did some sheet metal fabrication
Automated Packaging Technician
Foremost Fuji incorporated
01.2012 - 01.2014
- I worked with automated packaging equipment
- We would get machine orders for end seal machines both box motion and rotary units as well as baggers
- I would help assemble and set up equipment for customers in the packaging industry
- I worked with PLC’S and servo motors as well as set up pack less and auto splice accessories on machines
- I Assembled conveyors and set the machines up to be shipped out to plants where service tech would assemble in plants and leave for the customers
- I would also demo the machines and teach the operators how to run our equipment when the customers would fly into our plant to see their products run
Education
Associate - electrical power and process automation
Bates Technical College
Tacoma, WA01.2012
High School Diploma -
Wayne County High School
Jesup, GA06-2001
Skills
- Electrical safety and LOTTO procedures
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Equipment installation and maintenance
- Pneumatic systems
- Industrial automation
- Industrial control troubleshooting
- Inspection and repair
- Calibration of instruments and valves
- Self motivated, dependable, and reliable
Certification
- Forklift Certified
- Knuckle Boom Crane Certified
- Flaggers Card
- CPR and AED Certified
- CDL Class A with air brakes, international license, and tanker endorsement
Timeline
Electrical Instrumentation Technician
Clearwater Paper
07.2023 - Current
Warehouse Foreman
Clallam County Public Utility
01.2016 - 06.2023
Service and Installation Technician
Airflo HVAC
01.2014 - 01.2016
Automated Packaging Technician
Foremost Fuji incorporated
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Forklift Certified
- Knuckle Boom Crane Certified
- Flaggers Card
- CPR and AED Certified
- CDL Class A with air brakes, international license, and tanker endorsement
Associate - electrical power and process automation
Bates Technical College
High School Diploma -
Wayne County High School
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