Tyler Ziegler
Covington,IN
Summary
Operations and facilities leader with experience in plant operations, outage coordination, project planning, and team supervision. Manages maintenance, safety, security, logistics, and readiness work while supporting renovations, utility outages, and compliance documentation. Brings a strong record of coordinating complex work without disrupting service or patient care.
Overview
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Certification
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19
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Plant Operations
The Pavilion
Champaign, IL
01.2026 - Current
- Oversaw maintenance and compliance for facility buildings, grounds, fixtures, and equipment, ensuring safety and security across logistics, materials management, motor pool, housekeeping, and dietary operations.
- Increased plant safety by implementing proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Eliminated materials waste and unnecessary labor hours to reduce costs.
- Oversaw employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
Outage Coordinator
University of Kentucky Medical Center
08.2023 - 12.2025
- - Planned over 200 utility outages with no loss of key medical systems or impact to patient care.
- - Researched and planned outages for hospital expansion projects, including new tower and cancer center, ensuring minimal disruption.
- - Supported outage execution that increased facility capacity by 40%.
- - Coordinated with affected areas to maintain service functionality during utility outages.
- - Investigated related systems to verify and document outage impact and scope.
Corrections Regional Education Administrator
Kentucky Department of Corrections
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Managed and supervised four personnel, overseeing programs and curriculum planning for assigned corrections education region.
- Conducted periodic on-site evaluations of correction education specialists, leading to increased GEDs awarded.
- Monitored education budget allocations and expenditures of $100,000, ensuring proper resource utilization.
- Prepares Budget for Review/Approval.
- Ensured compliance with ACA and CEA accreditation standards for educational programs.
- Coordinate Professional Development Opportunities and Conduct Regular Staff Meetings.
Education Administration Prog Consultant II
Kentucky Department of Education
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Developed curriculum and conducted certification workshops for new driver instructors biannually, certifying 110 new instructors annually.
- Conducted monthly compliance audits for three districts, identifying and addressing regulatory non-conformities.
- Provided consultative services and technical assistance for Commercial Driver License Obtainment Program (CDL) for Kentucky school bus drivers, ensuring adherence to state and federal compliance standards.
- Develop Curriculum, Oversee Administration, and Evaluate on site Driver Training Programs.
Social Studies Teacher
Long County High School
01.2016 - 06.2019
- Coastal Plains Charter High school, Social Studies teacher, Developed curriculum and assessments.
- Achieved a 100% pass rate for students with special needs by tailoring instructional methods to individual learning requirements.
- Achieved a 95% pass rate across all classes by implementing effective teaching strategies.
- Planned, resourced, and taught history and government courses, fostering student engagement and understanding of complex topics.
- Collaborated with department head and content teachers to align assessments with educational standards, enhancing student learning outcomes.
- Tutored students in world history and government after school, providing personalized support to improve academic performance.
Task Force Engineer
3rd Combined Arms Battalion 69th Armor Regiment
Fort Stewart, GA
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Served as task force engineer officer for 3rd Combined Arms Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, enhancing mobility integration across battalion operations.
- Advised commander and staff on engineer planning and execution, ensuring effective mission coordination.
- Provided reach-back support as engineer coordinator, advising on engineer and explosive ordnance disposal support for battalion missions.
- Developed engineer training plans for two tank and two infantry companies, aligning engineer operations with battle plans for comprehensive mission success.
- Started barracks maintenance tracking program in battalion complex housing over 250 soldiers, cutting work orders and maintenance issues by 40%.
- Managed land requirements and ArcGIS data for training of six organic companies and two augmented units.
Assistant Brigade Engineer
Brigade Combat Team
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Managed over 300 engineers from Army, Navy, and Air Force units during forward operations, helping complete 90% of projects on time, on mission, and within budget.
- Directed and aligned 34 construction projects, improving facility operations by 70% through better movement control, maintenance transport hubs, and aviation asset support.
- Supported brigade combat team engineering operations for four battalions, 2,000+ soldiers, and 14 infrastructure sites.
- Coordinated base maintenance to ensure life support and operational facilities for 2,800 soldiers and civilians.
- Secured materials across Afghanistan to maintain project momentum during supply line disruptions.
Platoon Trainer/Instructor
United States Army Engineer School
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
05.2010 - 01.2011
- Lead Trainer for Engineer Basic Officer Leadership Course at the United States Army Engineer School consisting of 60-65 soldiers per class.
- Organized and resourced the training of over 300 lieutenants to prepare them for future leadership assignments.
- Conducted classroom and on-site training, managing administrative and disciplinary actions to ensure compliance and readiness.
- 95% graduation rate on first time pass, 100% of students passed and advanced after remediation.
- Trained and mentored eight lieutenants selected for Ranger School and 15 selected for Sapper School.
- Developed new lieutenants through a mentoring program that facilitated open forums for guidance and support.
- Supervised two training staff to improve training outcomes.
Company Executive Officer
Company Headquarters
Kandahar
05.2009 - 02.2010
- Assisted in command of 173-soldier headquarters, coordinating operations across vertical platoon, well drilling attachment, concrete detachments, personal security platoon, battalion operation center, and battalion aid station.
- Planned and tracked company construction and combat operations throughout southern Afghanistan totaling $10 million, ensuring that equipment, material, and manpower were on hand to complete the missions on time.
- Ensured the operational readiness of all equipment by implementing a new maintenance program resulting in the operational rate of our fleet staying at or above 90%.
- Supervised supply transactions and budget management, ensuring continuous supply and adherence to budget throughout deployment.
Bridge Platoon Leader
Ft. Knox
Fort Knox, KY
02.2008 - 05.2009
- Led fifty-two soldiers in a multi-role bridge platoon, enhancing morale and developing professional capabilities of 17 supervisors and 33 soldiers.
- Planned, executed, and coordinated all field operations, training, and evaluation of troops.
- Planned, deployed, and executed a two-week bridge exercise resulting in being the only platoon of 15 certified on the employment of all five Army bridge systems.
- Supervised the maintenance of 26 bridge transports, 7 bridge erection boats, 21 bridge bays, 12 load systems, and two Heavy Dry Support Bridge systems valued at over $30 million.
- Enhanced platoon's warrior and small unit tactics through collaborative training with 19th Special Forces Group at NTC in Ft. Irwin, CA. strengthening unit effectiveness.
- Developed an emergency evacuation drill for crossing the Ohio River (Kentucky to Indiana) resulting in over 200 vehicles transported across in a 24hr period.
Education
University - Educational Administration
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY12-2018
Master of Arts Master of Science - Geological Engineering
University of Missouri S&T
Rolla, MO12-2012
Bachelor's degree - Kinesiology
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL08-1998
Skills
- Facilities management
- HVAC
- Project management
- Outage coordination
- Environmental risk assessment
- Program evaluation and compliance
- Budget management
- Compliance auditing
- Data analysis
- Compliance auditing
- Multi-unit operations management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Waste management
- Maintenance management
- Project coordination
- Event coordination
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Staff consulting
- Leadership
- Team leadership
- Critical thinking
- Communication skills
- Effective communication
- Conflict management
- Data analysis and entry
- Regulatory compliance
- Staff consulting
- Regulatory compliance
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- AED Certification
- CPR Certification
- OSHA 30
Accomplishments
- Army Corp of Engineers - De Fleury medal
Timeline
Director of Plant Operations
The Pavilion
01.2026 - Current
Outage Coordinator
University of Kentucky Medical Center
08.2023 - 12.2025
Corrections Regional Education Administrator
Kentucky Department of Corrections
08.2021 - 07.2023
Education Administration Prog Consultant II
Kentucky Department of Education
07.2019 - 10.2020
Social Studies Teacher
Long County High School
01.2016 - 06.2019
Task Force Engineer
3rd Combined Arms Battalion 69th Armor Regiment
08.2013 - 05.2015
Assistant Brigade Engineer
Brigade Combat Team
08.2012 - 08.2013
Platoon Trainer/Instructor
United States Army Engineer School
05.2010 - 01.2011
Company Executive Officer
Company Headquarters
05.2009 - 02.2010
Bridge Platoon Leader
Ft. Knox
02.2008 - 05.2009
University - Educational Administration
University of The Cumberlands
Master of Arts Master of Science - Geological Engineering
University of Missouri S&T
Bachelor's degree - Kinesiology
Eastern Illinois University