1. HERSCHEL TANNEHILL
27587 State Hwy 88, Pioneer CA 95666
Cell Phone 209-418-4120
Objective
Experience
Energetic, dependable, hardworking, and detail oriented individual
looking for a challenging opportunity within a dynamic and growing
company.
I&E Technician
08/2014 – Present Buena Vista Biomass, Ione, CA
Streamlined SNCR system to reduce urea usage by 40%
Perform preventive maintenance, reliability checks and repairs of plant
equipment
Write and track mechanical and electrical instrumentation work orders
until work is completed
Install and trouble shoot new instrumentation
Perform and document maintenance, calibration, installation, fault
diagnosis and repair of electrical, mechanical and pneumatic instruments
Calibrate, trouble shoot and repair plant instrumentation, i.e transmitters,
analyzers, switches, relays and etc.
Inspect, repair and remove all types of switches, control equipment,
wiring, electrical signal, storage batteries, and work with electrical
systems
Work with a variety of instruments including PH, conductivity, flow
transmitters, pressure transducers, RTD’s and thermocouples
Coordinate work orders for I&E dept
Maintain and calibrate CEMS
Completed Fisher Valve school
Research and purchase parts for I&E dept
Working on GPI Learn instrumentation and electrical courses

2. Auxiliary Operator
08/2014 – Present Buena Vista Biomass, Ione, CA
Issue and audit lock out tag out clearances used for repair and
maintenance projects
Monitor and record plant operational parameters and take steps to
maximize efficiency
Perform preventive maintenance, reliability checks and repairs of plant
equipment
Perform light mechanical maintenance and inspections on plant
equipment
Work with a variety of instruments including PH, conductivity
Mechanical Helper
08/2010 – 12/2011 Gold Country Golf & Utility, Jamestown, CA
Mechanical repair
Accessory installation
Golf Cart and Parts sales
Customer Service Manager
05/2009 – 12/2009 AAMCO, New Bern, NC
Oversaw transmission sales and vehicle maintenance services
Coordinate parts and repairs in service dept.
Prepare customer estimates
Manage day to day operations
Process new customers
Inventory control
Service Manager
08/2008 – 05/2009 Merchants Tire & Auto Center, Havelock, NC
Oversaw tire sales and vehicle maint. services
Coordinate parts and repairs in service dept.
Prepare customer estimates
Oversaw staff of 7 in maintenance shop
Process new customers
Daily deposits
Inventory control

3. Manager
11/2007 – 3/2008 Glass Masters, Greenville, NC
Oversaw staff of 4 in maintenance shop
Processed paperwork for home office
Handled daily sales deposits
Inventory control
Outstanding customer service
Schedule customers for glass installation.
Service Manager
2/2007 – 11/2007 Britt Motorsports, Kinston, NC
Managed staff of 4 in maintenance shop
Pride and ownership in product produced
Repair of motorcycles as needed
Vehicle Safety Inspection Certified
Outstanding customer service
Schedule customers for maintenance and repairs
Setter Operator A
11/2003 – 1/2007 BSH, New Bern, NC
Responsible for shift reports for several fabrication areas
Lead Maintenance on program for fabrication equipment
Improved production and quality procedures
Pride and ownership taken in product produced
Certificate of Completion in the Green belt training of the Six Sigma
program.
Basic SAP (Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing)
knowledge
Made adjustments to instrumentation as needed.
Responsible for maintenance issues such as die repair and replacements
Mechanic Installer
6/2000 – 6/2003 Hatteras Yachts, New Bern, NC
Oversaw installation of mechanical equipment such as engines, bow
thrusters, valves, thru hulls, and wiring harnesses.
Install and fiberglass shelves and decks to hulls.
Lead man on strake installation
Shift Maintenance Mechanic
6/1997– 6/2000 National Spinning, Washington, NC
Shift lead for operators
Performed preventative maintenance on textile equipment.

4. Education Logistics Vehicle Systems (LVS) Maintenance School 1996
Automotive Power Trains Course 1995
Automotive Engine Maintenance Repair Course 1994
Fundamentals of Marine Corps Leadership Course 1993
CalPoly at San Luis Obispo 1988-1989
Branham High School 1984-1988
Fisher Valve School, Technician 1 2014
Craft Maintenance Classes 2015
Block B – Electrical Lessons & Exams
Block C – Instrumentation & Control Lessons & Exams
Block D – Advanced Instrumentation & Control Lessons & Exams
(approximately 350 lessons total)
Interests Assistant Coach of the Cherry Point Rugby Football Club
References References are available on request.
Performed product changes involving gear changes and recalibration of
equipment
Rebuild gear boxes
Change drive belts on equipment
Trouble shoot and repair equipment