Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Zach Ruther

Summary

Experienced with installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems in an industrial environment. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of components and safety standards to ensure optimal plant operations. Strong understanding of diagnosing and addressing electrical issues to reduce downtime and enhance productivity.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Plant Electrician

Vantage Chemicals
03.2025 - Current
  • Work on 3 phase power, 3 phase motors and power supplies, light plc troubleshooting, 120v, 240v, 480v, 24v, and 48v power, lighting install, explosion proof switches, lighting, motors, and conduit piping.
  • Maintained electrical systems for production equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Troubleshot electrical issues, reducing downtime and improving machinery reliability.
  • Light pneumatic troubleshooting, with air and nitrogen.
  • Conducted regular inspections of wiring and equipment to uphold safety standards.
  • Collaborated with maintenance teams to execute planned preventative maintenance schedules.
  • Installation and troubleshooting of transformers, installation of cooling tower fans, troubleshooting of breakers, incoming and outgoing power issues.

Lead Service Technician

Coffee works
07.2023 - 01.2024
  • Service of Commercial coffee makers and espresso machines (fixing machines In starbucks)

Lead Service Technician

Rosebrook Pools
08.2015 - 06.2023
  • Pool maintenance- vacuuming, chemical treatments/ water balancing, filter cleaning, maintaining overall water health
  • Parts ordering, maintaining, replacing, and repairing
  • Team lead position -training and building team members as a senior level tech
  • Heater, electric and large equipment Installation.
  • Customer relations building and communication with other field technicians to coordinate projects

Day Driver

K&M Trucking
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Shipping, Pickup and Delivering
  • Managing route
  • Staging Freight
  • Load and Unload of freight

Night Driver

Kemco Trucking
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Shipping, Pickup and Delivering
  • Managing route
  • Staging Freight
  • Load and Unload of freight

Shipping and Receiving

Custom Companies
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Moved freight to corresponding locations
  • Learned route loading
  • Unloading and loading shipping
  • Staging freight
  • Forklift certified

Education

High School -

Main West High School
Des Plaines, IL
01.2004

Skills

  • Plumbing- PVC, SEC 40 and SEC 80, Pump Installation, Glue and Primer, System Pad installation, Intake/Output Manifold construction
  • Electrical - 120v & 240v Wiring of pumps, control panels and breakers, relays, and wifi signal, and ethernet cable
  • Natural gas line work - Handling gas installation for Natural Gas Heaters, New piping install, Retrofit old gas supply
  • Chemical knowledge - knowing the amount and the proper mixtures of chemicals, water chemistry using the LSI index, safely handling of Muriatic acid, sodium hypochlorite (shock), sodium bicarbonate, and how to safely use all of the listed chemicals together
  • Certified forklift operator
  • Electrical wiring installation, troubleshooting, repair, safety compliance and efficient conduit bending techniques Circuit performance evaluation, energy distribution solutions Transformer repair and maintenance

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of installers, maintained routes.
  • Maintenance/Repair - Repaired AC/DC circuits and multiple volt type 3-phase circuits.
  • Inspection - Inspected electrical systems, equipment and fixtures to identify safety hazards for replacement or repair.
  • Forklift Certification - allowing precision freight staging, timely loading and unloading for shipping.

Certification

  • Forklift Certified - Since 2011

Timeline

Plant Electrician

Vantage Chemicals
03.2025 - Current

Lead Service Technician

Coffee works
07.2023 - 01.2024

Lead Service Technician

Rosebrook Pools
08.2015 - 06.2023

Day Driver

K&M Trucking
01.2012 - 01.2015

Night Driver

Kemco Trucking
01.2012 - 01.2015

Shipping and Receiving

Custom Companies
01.2011 - 01.2012

High School -

Main West High School

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