William Thomas Garris
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Dynamic Instrument Technician with extensive experience at American Chrome and Chemicals, excelling in Delta V control systems and precision measurements. Proven track record in technical troubleshooting and calibration, ensuring compliance with ISO standards. Strong leadership and effective communication skills drive team success and operational excellence.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instrument Technician
American Chrome and Chemicals
Castle Hayne, North Carolina
10.2021 - Current
- Performed maintenance and repairs on the Delta V control system to ensure optimal functionality and reliability.
- Calibrated, maintained, and repaired scales, flow meters, and flow tubes to uphold precise measurement standards.
- Diagnosed and resolved technical issues in control systems and measurement devices, ensuring uninterrupted operations.
Scale Maintenance Technician
TOLEDO CAROLINA INC.
Wilmington, NC
09.2015 - Current
- Licensed scale technician by the State of North Carolina ( License # 2811)
- Responsible for installing, calibrating and wiring new scales
- Responsible for testing, troubleshooting, diagnosis and repair of customer scales
- Responsible for maintaining proper tolerance of scales according to ISO standards
- Maintain current safety training for each site specific hazard
Electrician
J. YOST ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Wilmington, NC
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Read blueprints or technical diagrams before doing work
- Follow state and local building regulations based on the National Electric Code
- Direct and train workers to install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring or equipment
Fiber Products Associate
CORNING INCORPORATED
Wilmington, NC
07.2011 - 04.2013
- Screening and measuring fiber in Sub-room, Orion, and OV
- Base level one trouble-shooting skills
- Trained in FPOC, RTS and MES system
- Member of S-shift Fire Brigade
District Manager
WE DO WINDOWS PLUS
Wilmington, NC
12.2008 - 07.2011
- In charge of marketing, organizing and holding weekly team meetings, setting schedules, preparing weekly expense reports, and performing randomized inspections of employee worksites
- Maintained pressure washing equipment and company fleet vehicles
Flexible Fuel Fabrication Operator
GRANITE SERVICES INTERNATIONAL
Wilmington, NC
06.2007 - 12.2008
- Responsible for training of new and returning UO2 and GAD grinder operators to comprehend and follow General Electric and Nuclear Regulatory Commission procedures on safety and PPE protocols
- Responsible for final quality surveillance before nuclear fuel is loaded into rods
- Worked as a member of a team of operators to achieve the goals of integrity, safety and quality per company and government standards
Shop Foreman
TONY'S PALLET MANUFACTURING
Burgaw, NC
06.2002 - 05.2007
- Responsible for the design and build of custom commercial pallets and skids
- Performed maintenance on all equipment according to manufacturer specifications
- Developed a conveyor system throughout the factory to help maximize productivity
Education
Associate in Applied Science - Electrical Systems Technology
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC05.2015
Certificate - Machining Technology
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC08.2006
Skills
- Computer
- Microsoft Office
- RS-Linx
- Allen Bradley PLC
- RS-Logix
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Blueprint Reading
- Setup
- Precision Measurements
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Accountable
- Efficient
- Delta V control systems
- Calibration techniques
- Technical troubleshooting
- ISO standards compliance
- Electrical wiring
- Safety protocols
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality assurance
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Training and development
- Regulatory compliance
- Attention to detail
- Ultrasonic flow meters
- Corrective maintenance
- Level measurement devices
- Valve positioners adjustment
- Calibration expertise
- Process control optimization
- Pressure testing procedures
- Instrument selection
- Field instrumentation
- Rotating equipment alignment
- Equipment operation
- Writing maintenance reports
- Advanced [technology] knowledge
- Calibration
- Instrumentation troubleshooting
- Instrument maintenance and repair
- Flow measurement techniques
- Electrical fault tracing
- Plant control systems troubleshooting
- Safety and environmental protocols
- Instrument preparation
- Codes and standards compliance
- Schematic interpretation
- Electronics drawings production
- Instrumentation repair
- Circuit analysis
Certification
- NC Basic Fire Fighting - CFCC
- Class B Commercial Drivers License
- TWIC
- MSHA
- MASC
- CPR & First Aid Certified
Timeline
Instrument Technician
American Chrome and Chemicals
10.2021 - Current
Scale Maintenance Technician
TOLEDO CAROLINA INC.
09.2015 - Current
Electrician
J. YOST ELECTRICAL SERVICES
06.2015 - 09.2015
Fiber Products Associate
CORNING INCORPORATED
07.2011 - 04.2013
District Manager
WE DO WINDOWS PLUS
12.2008 - 07.2011
Flexible Fuel Fabrication Operator
GRANITE SERVICES INTERNATIONAL
06.2007 - 12.2008
Shop Foreman
TONY'S PALLET MANUFACTURING
06.2002 - 05.2007
Associate in Applied Science - Electrical Systems Technology
Cape Fear Community College
Certificate - Machining Technology
Cape Fear Community College
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