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TYLER HAAS

Visalia,CA

Summary

Skilled Instruments and Electrical Technician with background in maintaining, repairing, and calibrating a wide range of scientific instruments. Strengths lie in troubleshooting complex issues, ensuring equipment reliability, and adhering to strict safety protocols. Previous roles reveal consistent impact on operational efficiency through proactive instrument maintenance and willingness and ability to perform a wide range of tasks in and out of current position reponsibilities.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Biomethane Instrument Tech( I&E)

California Bioenergy
Visalia , CA
04.2023 - Current
  • Performed instrument calibrations and repairs on a variety of instruments including pressure gauges, thermometers, flow meters, pH meters, and others.
  • Maintained and calibrated MRU, Sewerin, and ABB emission and gas monitoring systems.
  • Maintained and calibrated Emerson products with the use of Trex and other software.
  • Conducted preventative maintenance inspections on process control systems to ensure proper functionality.
  • Performed tests to validate accuracy of instrumentation readings.
  • Maintained records of calibration results and other related data.
  • Provided technical support to operations personnel regarding the use of instrumentation in production processes.
  • Reprogrammed Programmable Logic Controllers when required by changes in operational processes or safety requirements.
  • Tested newly installed equipment prior to commissioning it into service.

Electrician

Graphic Packaging International
Visalia, CA
01.2022 - 04.2023
  • Troubleshot, maintained, and repaired plant-wide electrical systems.
  • Routinely troubleshoot VFDs, relay logic systems, PLCs.
  • Inspected electrical equipment and systems to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair.
  • Constructed control panels from blueprints or schematic drawings.
  • Executed tasks in full compliance with relevant codes
  • Quickly addressed emergency electrical issues
  • Offered support on diverse motor control mechanisms encompassing VFD technology
  • Conducted troubleshooting operations on complex industrial machinery requiring advanced knowledge of electricity.
  • Some equipment brands worked on Allen Bradley, ABB, Omron, Rexroth, PMC, F&K, Brown, and PTI.

Maintenance Tech

Saputo
Tulare, CA
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • In this position, I was part of a team that maintained and repaired dairy cheese-making and powder production equipment.
  • Troubleshooting, retrofitting, and programming a VFD were daily occurrences with over 350 Fristam pumps in the facility.
  • Routinely calibrated level sensing equipment
  • Routinely calibrated multi variable flow meters
  • Maintained and calibrated CEMS systems for boilers and driers
  • Handled complex instrumentation on pasteurizing equipment
  • Executed duties in various environmental conditions at significant altitudes
  • Carried out preventive maintenance protocols for machinery
  • Resolved advanced electrical and mechanical problems swiftly

Electrician, Service Tech., Electrical project manager & planner

Confidence UST
Bakersfield, CA
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Managed electrical aspects of new site builds from system design to start-up
  • Executed new installs and service of Gilbarco Passport POS systems
  • Designed fueling system control panels to consolidate wall-mounted equipment
  • Conducted STP troubleshooting and replacement
  • Configured and resolved issues with VFDs, pulsars, precision fluid meters, PLC controllers
  • Managed schedules and workflows effectively to complete all tasks effectively with little to no supervision
  • Certifications: ICC service tech UST, ICC VR, GVR dispenser and POS tech, Verifone POS tech, Veeder root certified tech, Incon certifications, Healy VR, Phil Tite, EBW, Fuel Force, Red Jacket, NW pump blender tech, Fuel Master FMU install and service.

Electrician & Service tech

Franzen Hill Inc.
Tulare, CA
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • I performed the installation and troubleshooting of industrial petroleum dispensing equipment.
  • Operated heavy machinery including Bobcat, Backhoe, Mini excavator, large excavator, water truck, forklift, vacuum truck, Boom truck, aerial man lift, and Class A vehicles
  • Executed start-up procedures for Gilbarco, Wayne, FE Petro, and Red Jacket systems
  • Diagnose site issues, implement corrections, and manage on-site logistics.
  • Certifications: ICC service tech UST, ICC VR, GVR authorized tech, Veeder root certified tech, Incon certifications, Healy VR, Phil Tite, EBW, Fuel Force, Red Jacket.

Maintenance mechanic

International Paper Corp.
Visalia, CA
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Serviced 500hp screw compressors, large industrial vacuum pumps, fluid pumps, printing presses,and wastewater treatment systems
  • Analyze defects for troubleshooting machine problems
  • Solved daily issues with PLC systems
  • Applied precision tools for accurate measurement consistently
  • Utilized diverse machine shop equipment for creating high-precision parts
  • Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning components such as pumps, valves, bearings and shafts.
  • Adjusted machine settings to optimize performance.
  • Fabricated parts from drawings when needed for repairs or replacements.

Meter reader, Groundman, Apprentice Lineman

Southern California Edison
Tulare, CA
01.2009 - 01.2014
  • Ensured reliable operation of installed power systems
  • Executed pole climbing for line installation purposes
  • Inspected equipment for faults or damage to determine repair needs.
  • Installed transformers, meters, regulators and other electrical components.
  • Assisted in the maintenance of underground cables and conduits.
  • Assisted in the repair of damaged lines due to storms or accidents.
  • Read blueprints and diagrams for proper installation techniques.
  • Participated in emergency response teams during natural disasters.
  • Followed OSHA regulations related to safety procedures at job sites.

Education

Certificate - Allen Bradley: Studio 5000, Factory Talk, CCW

SCE Vocational Training Via Rexel
Tulare, CA
10-2024

Certificate - Passport, GVR Dispenser, RJ STP, Veeder Root CELM

Gilbarco Training Via NW Pump
Sacramento, CA
11-2019

Certificate - PMC 1002 Machine Setup and Troubleshooting

Paper Machinery Corp.
01.2015

Certificate - Advanced Electrical Theory

Edison Skills Training
01.2013

No Degree - Engineering, Welding

College of the Sequoias
01.2008

High School Graduate - Welding

Golden West High School
01.2006

Skills

  • Instrument Calibration
  • Team Leader
  • PLC programming
  • Level sensing equipment
  • Process and controls troubleshooting
  • Flow control equipment
  • Profibus troubleshooting
  • Ladder logic editors
  • Welding processes (MIG, TIG, structural ARC, OXY/ACETYLENE)
  • Pneumatic systems T&M
  • Hydraulic systems T&M
  • Troubleshooting & Maint related to PLC, VFD, CMS, and other industrial equipment
  • Troubleshoot servo drives
  • Measurement tools (caliper, ruler, micrometers)
  • Metric and standard measurement systems
  • Electrical theory
  • Lock out/tag out procedure
  • Single and three-phase motors
  • Reading schematics
  • Reading nameplates
  • Reading blueprints
  • Reading mechanical drawings
  • Reading maps for power and control systems
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Computer skills (40 WPM, SAP, Fleetmatics, CMMS)
  • Safety in the workplace
  • Supervision of others
  • Metal machining
  • Metal fabrication

Affiliations

  • Being a exception father to my daughter
  • Hobby electrical design with microcontroller based projects
  • Restoration of classic and modern motorcycles
  • Camping and offroad motorsports

Timeline

Biomethane Instrument Tech( I&E)

California Bioenergy
04.2023 - Current

Electrician

Graphic Packaging International
01.2022 - 04.2023

Maintenance Tech

Saputo
01.2020 - 01.2022

Electrician, Service Tech., Electrical project manager & planner

Confidence UST
01.2017 - 01.2020

Electrician & Service tech

Franzen Hill Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2017

Maintenance mechanic

International Paper Corp.
01.2014 - 01.2015

Meter reader, Groundman, Apprentice Lineman

Southern California Edison
01.2009 - 01.2014

Certificate - Allen Bradley: Studio 5000, Factory Talk, CCW

SCE Vocational Training Via Rexel

Certificate - Passport, GVR Dispenser, RJ STP, Veeder Root CELM

Gilbarco Training Via NW Pump

Certificate - PMC 1002 Machine Setup and Troubleshooting

Paper Machinery Corp.

Certificate - Advanced Electrical Theory

Edison Skills Training

No Degree - Engineering, Welding

College of the Sequoias

High School Graduate - Welding

Golden West High School

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