TYLER MCDOWELL
Beloit,WI
Summary
Results-driven maintenance professional with extensive experience in industrial maintenance, operations planning, and technical coordination across manufacturing and high-accountability environments. Brings advanced expertise in electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems troubleshooting, combined with strong capabilities in maintenance planning, parts sourcing, reporting, and team leadership. Proven ability to coordinate maintenance activities, manage operational priorities, improve equipment readiness, and support cross-departmental communication to drive efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement. Recognized for strong organizational skills, leadership under pressure, and commitment to supporting facility-wide operational excellence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Kettle Foods
Beloit, WI
11.2022 - Current
- Perform basic to advanced troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, along with foundational PLC and controls troubleshooting.
- Utilize in-depth knowledge of system schematics to diagnose root causes of equipment failures, coordinate safe repairs, and ensure proper energy isolation procedures.
- Maintain strict compliance with Lockout/Tagout procedures, electrical safety programs, hot work permits, food safety standards, GMPs, and emergency response procedures.
- Operate and interpret electrical diagnostic tools including multimeters and insulation testers to identify failures in AC motors, VFDs, PLC I/O systems, fuses, and related electrical components.
- Perform TIG welding on stainless and mild steel for equipment repairs and fabrication of safety or process improvement projects.
- Coordinate effectively with maintenance teams and production departments to communicate repair status, maintenance plans, and operational impacts, minimizing downtime.
- Utilize technical documentation, manuals, and equipment specifications to source replacement parts and resolve system issues efficiently.
- Document maintenance activities and performance within SAP systems.
- Served in maintenance shift lead responsibilities for approximately one year, including:
- Leading turnover and handoff meetings
- Attending production and maintenance planning meetings
- Coordinating shift communication across departments
- Preparing and distributing detailed end-shift operational reports to plant leadership and maintenance personnel
Engineering Laboratory Technician
US Navy
Pearl Harbor, HI
09.2018 - 10.2022
- Managed critical operational, maintenance, and planning functions across nuclear, mechanical, and electrical systems while supporting mission readiness in high-pressure environments.
- Developed advanced technical expertise in reactor operations, maintenance scheduling, equipment reliability, and personnel leadership.
- Reactor Laboratories Maintenance Planner
- Coordinated operational schedules, maintenance procedures, and parts procurement for reactor laboratory systems.
- Managed and supported a qualified team of
- Oversaw strategic correction of 300+ equipment deficiencies, including mission-critical repairs and major system implementations.
- Directed maintenance planning for reactor coolant sampling systems, desalination systems, analysis equipment, and spectroscopy systems.
- Work Center Supervisor
- Supervised a team of four personnel in execution of 1,650+ man-hours of preventive and corrective maintenance.
- Improved equipment readiness from 67% to 98% through effective planning, coordination, and maintenance oversight.
- Leveraged SKED and ESOMS systems for maintenance scheduling, tracking, and procedure generation.
- Repair Parts Petty Officer
- Coordinated parts research, inventory management, and procurement processes for major operational systems.
- Improved onboard inventory readiness from 27% to 100% through implementation of robust tracking systems using Excel and Access.
- Managed inventory organization for 700+ critical parts while maintaining compliance with storage and periodicity standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Poplar Bluff High School
Poplar BluffNo Degree -
Naval Nuclear Power Training Command
Goose Creek, SCSkills
- Maintenance Coordination & Scheduling
- Mechanical, Electrical, Pneumatic & Hydraulic Systems
- Preventive & Corrective Maintenance Planning
- Parts Research, Sourcing & Inventory Management
- Technical Documentation & Reporting
- SAP, SKED & ESOMS Systems
- Team Leadership & Staff Development
- Safety Compliance, LOTO & GMP Standards
- Budget-Conscious Decision Making
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement
- Blueprint, Schematic & Technical Manual Interpretation
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Kettle Foods
11.2022 - Current
Engineering Laboratory Technician
US Navy
09.2018 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
Poplar Bluff High School
No Degree -
Naval Nuclear Power Training Command