Danny C Tilson Jr.
Knoxville, Tn 37922 *********@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications
A knowledgeable and well rounded Electrician and Instrument Tech with 15 years of experience. A Navy veteran of 12 years working on some of the most advanced electrical and instrumentation systems. A valuable team member and leader. Work center safety manager who ensured all safety practices were followed as per Navy and OSHA guidelines. Developed new program to monitor the use and disposal of all Freon used. Specifically chosen by Commanding Officer to be part of the Quality Assurance Team.
Lead all personnel by example. Promoted Navy Core Values: Honor, Courage and Commitment.
Professional Experience
Tate & Lyle Ingredients – Knoxville, Tn 12/2006-05/2009
Off shift maintenance electrician and instrument tech responsible for the upkeep of all plant electrical and instrument systems. Performed random audits on production and maintenance personnel to ensure that OSHA and Plant safety policies were being adhered to.
• Installed and replace single and three phase motors up to 4160 vac.
• Installed, replaced and programmed AC Variable Frequency Drives and DC Drives
• Installed and replaced Program Logic Controllers
• Repaired instruments saving company $40k in replacement costs
• Installed and programmed new instruments using HART computer
• Repaired actuators saving company over $125k in cost of new parts
• Repaired valve positioners saving company $20k
• Experienced in the replacement of conduit, wiring and plant lighting as per the NEC
• Experienced working with Word, Excel, Office, SAP, Drive Executive and RS Logix
• Implemented training on the installation of high voltage cable saving company $50k in labor cost
• Member of audit team that helped plant reach 2 million man hours without a Lost time Accident
United States Navy – Norfolk, VA 11/1993-12/2006
Responsible for the management of 30 electricians in performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on 22 aircraft including the E-2C Hawkeye and C-2 Greyhound. Supervises individuals on the repair of complicated electrical and instrumentation systems. Manages the following work center programs Hazardous Material/Waste, Compass Calibration, Battery maintenance and Safety, Work center safety and Navy Metrology and Calibration.
• Implemented program to track work center assets ensuring 75% increase in efficiency
• Created program used by all E-2 squadrons to track consumables saving the Navy $250k
• EPA universal Freon service technician
• Started training program for the advancement of work center personnel
• Managed flight clothing issue for 220 Officers with a budget of $500k
• Repaired and calibrated various analog and digital instruments
• Received Navy Achievement Medal for training personnel in Freon servicing
• Member of Quality Assurance team that improved squadron readiness by 97%
Education/Training
High school diploma – Troup County Comprehensive High School – LaGrange, Ga
• Aviation Electrician School – Memphis, Tn
• Advance Electronics School – Great Lakes, Il
• Work center Supervisor
• Quality Assurance
• Instrument Calibration
• Hazardous Material Handling and Disposal
• EPA certification
• Aircraft Journeyman Electrician – Department of Defense – Norfolk, Va