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Tyler Schuster

Fairbanks,AK

Summary

To obtain the position of Mechanical technician for APSC. I feel that I'm highly qualified for the position, given my 13 years of Mechanical maintenance work. If given the opportunity, I would demonstrate that I'm a highly motivated individual looking to further my knowledge of the operations and maintenance of TAPS.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Pipefitter/Welder

Flowline Alaska
Fairbanks, AK
04.2023 - Current
  • Reading blueprints, fabrication for new pipelines and process piping systems on the north slope
  • Assisting with hydrostatic testing of completed piping
  • Tracking and documenting material identification numbers and codes for quality assurance

Welder, Foreman & General Foreman

Houston Contracting Company
Fairbanks, AK
05.2022 - 06.2023
  • Certified in multiple welding processes, to include GMAW, TIG, MIG, FCAW.
  • Performed multiple mechanical maintenance activities on TAPS. Including isolation and drain down of existing piping systems and equipment, as well as installing new systems and equipment in multiple locations on TAPS.
  • Planning work to mitigate dangerous conditions for crew members, and mitigating damage to in-process systems and equipment.
  • Excellent safety record with no recordable spills

Pipefitter/Welder

Mechanical Builders Inc.
Fairbanks, AK
10.2020 - 03.2022
  • Installed piping on multiple new systems in the new generator back up power facility at Clear Space Force station. Involved with installation, testing and commissioning of fuel, lube oil, exhaust and cooling systems for the generators themselves, as well as hydronic heating, potable water and storm water systems in the facility.
  • Certified in multiple welding processes (GMAW, TIG) for piping systems and D1.1 structural welding.
  • Installed piping of different materials with several methods, including threaded steel pipe, soldering/brazing copper and brass pipe, and bending stainless steel tubing for instrumentation.

Welder

Houston Contracting Company
Fairbanks, AK
02.2017 - 05.2020
  • Part of the welding crew that completed both the GMT1 and GMT2 projects during the winter Pipeline season on the North Slope.
  • Involved in all phases of the projects, from initial mobilization, new pipeline installation, pigging multiple lines and testing.

Pipefitter Apprentice

Houston Contracting Company
Fairbanks, AK
07.2012 - 10.2016
  • Worked as an apprentice on various jobs linewide, as a part of the sleeve crew and various other projects.
  • Obtained the skills and knowledge necessary to be a successful Journeyman pipefitter.

Education

Local 375 Apprenticeship Program
Fairbanks, AK
12-2016

Accelerated Pipeline Welding Program
Fairbanks, AK
12-2014

High School Diploma -

North Pole High School
North Pole, AK
05-2011

Skills

  • Ability to recognize and diagnose issues in process piping systems
  • Proficient Welder, and very capable of joining pipe of different materials by various methods Experienced at threading pipe, soldering/brazing copper pipe, bending stainless steel tubing etc
  • Able to locate individual lines and different components in a system with schematics, P&ID’s, blueprints, and perform redlines when needed
  • Familiar with APSC’s online permitting system, and other computer based applications like MS Word, MS Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
  • Capable of working with or leading a team with a common goal to succeed

Qualifications

  • Over 6 years of experience as a mechanical contractor for Alyeska Pipeline Service Company
  • 13 years of experience working for mechanical contractors in the pipefitting industry
  • Member of OSCP Source Control team from 2022-2023
  • Comfortable and very familiar with working long days in isolated locations, in all weather conditions
  • Experienced with performing Alyeska procedure-based tasks from simple to multi-step complex

References

Joshua Wolfe

Mechanical Superintendent, HCC

(907) 888-0001

Justin Boots

Mechanical technician APSC

(907) 378-7490

Chalice Bal

Fabrication Foreman, Flowline/Local 375 Executive board member

(907) 687-1196

Kaylen Baxter

Alyeska HSE coordinator

Timeline

Pipefitter/Welder

Flowline Alaska
04.2023 - Current

Welder, Foreman & General Foreman

Houston Contracting Company
05.2022 - 06.2023

Pipefitter/Welder

Mechanical Builders Inc.
10.2020 - 03.2022

Welder

Houston Contracting Company
02.2017 - 05.2020

Pipefitter Apprentice

Houston Contracting Company
07.2012 - 10.2016

Local 375 Apprenticeship Program

Accelerated Pipeline Welding Program

High School Diploma -

North Pole High School

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