Matthew Garrison
About Matthew Garrison
Matthew Garrison is a Facilities Electrical Engineer at onsemi, specializing in troubleshooting and stakeholder management in critical situations. He focuses on maintaining electrical facilities and supporting sustainability goals, particularly in relation to greenhouse gas reductions.
Work at Onsemi
Matthew Garrison has been employed as a Facilities Electrical Engineer at onsemi since 2021. He operates on-site in Gresham, Oregon, where he focuses on maintaining electrical facilities. His role includes troubleshooting electrical issues and managing stakeholder relationships during critical situations. Garrison leads tri-weekly safety reviews of planned work and co-leads information gathering for greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions from electrical sources, supporting the company's goal of achieving Net 0 emissions.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Garrison earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines, completing his studies from 2004 to 2008. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in electrical engineering. Garrison's expertise includes managing permitting for electrical work, performing design and diagnostic tasks for installations, and updating Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) documentation.
Background
Prior to his current role at onsemi, Matthew Garrison participated in various projects at the Kern County Water Agency. His experience includes electrical, control, communications, and safety design, as well as stakeholder review projects. Garrison has a strong focus on implementing solutions that minimize impacts on existing infrastructure, drawing from his experience with California's greenhouse gas reduction program.
Achievements
In his role at onsemi, Matthew Garrison has taken on multiple responsibilities, including managing and updating emergency exit sign systems and overseeing breaker and outlet modifications and installations. He utilizes EZ Power for Arc-Fault analysis and updates databases with changes. Garrison also performs testing on draw-out circuit breakers, infrared scanning reviews, and transformer oil testing reviews, acting as the sole weekly resource for electrical issues across the site.