Robert Tyler
MANAGER, TRANSMISSION ENGINEERING
Robert is a highly experienced professional with a strong engineering background and over 18 years of experience. He graduated from the University of South Florida with a BSIE, which he pursued while working full-time at Peoples Gas. Following this, he spent over a year as a Contract Engineer for Verizon, where he was involved in designing and installing the FIOS system in Tampa Bay. In 2008, Robert joined Tampa Electric as a Distribution Engineer and subsequently held various engineering roles. In July 2023, Robert joined Welty Energy as a Senior Transmission Engineer and quickly advanced to the position of Manager in December 2023. His extensive experience and expertise make him a valuable asset to the Welty Energy team.
Words to live by:
Personal excellence is the greatest form of rebellion!
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Q&A session with: Robert Tyler
Why you like being in the energy industry?
I get to help deliver the most useful product people use every day.
How you give back to the community and industry?
My family lives a sustainable lifestyle and I enjoy mentoring young engineers.
How do you “recharge your batteries”?
I enjoy reading books.
Anything obscure that you know “more than the average bear” about?
I know a lot about natural medicine