Matthew Buness

“If the women don’t find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.” - Red Green

Juneau, Alaska, United States

About

I am a technician with 20 years of experience in SCADA, PLCs, protective relays, instrumentation, and power generation. My background spans utilities, mining, and industrial operations, where I’ve supervised teams and delivered projects ranging from RFID-based Ventilation on Demand systems to large-scale relay standardization initiatives that improved reliability and reduced costs.

Experience

  • Field Service Technician at Sandvik
    Dec 2025 - Present · 8 mos

  • Facilities Maintenance Technician Lead at Fred Meyer
    Mar 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

    Reduce contract labor used in the upkeep and maintenance of large commercial retail space, rooftop HVAC units, multiple rack refridgeration system and self contained fixtures, commercial kitchen equipement, plumbing fixtures, electrical maintenance, building control systems, boilers, backup generator, etc.

  • Scada Technician at Alaska Electric Light and Power Company
    Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Maintenance Supervisor at Alaskan Brewing Company
    Aug 2022 - Sep 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Process Control Technician at Couer Alaska
    Apr 2018 - Aug 2022 · 4 yrs 5 mos