Thomas J. Gobert, EIT

Beaumont, Texas

abnrzh@r.postjobfree.com

Project and Electrical Engineering professional with extensive experience in aspects of design, reliability,

maintenance, training, support, industrial processes as well as project management within global organizations. A

demonstrated ability to learn new concepts, easily adapt to change, mentor others, and superior written and oral

communications. A participative leadership style with excellent skills in cross-functional team building.

TECHNICAL SUMMARY

Hardware Switchgear and MCC testing tools, Baker AWA Motor Circuit Analyzer, Oscilloscope,

Design Tools Allen Bradley PLC-5, ABB DCS Process Control, Fluke Meter 4-20mA calibration,

Power Meter, Signal Generator

Programming C, C++, Visual Basic, Ladder Logic

Languages

Software SAP, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, Powerpoint), SQL Server,

Visual Studio 2005, MathCAD, MATLAB, Simulink, MikTex, Exselentia (Safety

Integrated Function Calculation Software), RSLogix PLC

Platforms Windows 2000 / XP/ XP Professional / Vista

Regulations ISO 9000, ISA S84, NFPA 497, NFPA 70, IEEE 500-515, API 610

Certifications FE/EIT Certified

Level 1 Motor Circuit Analyst (Winding Resistance, Megger Testing, Polarization Index

Testing, etc.)

Completed ISA FG07 Industrial Automation Control

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Invista Petro-chemicals - Orange, Texas 2008 – Present

Responsible for Electrical Reliability/Maintenance programs and processes as well as design/engineer new and

update traditional methods of process controls using latest power, instrumentation, control system technologies.

ELECTRICAL RELIABILITY AND MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

• Develop and commission Motor, Switchgear, Relay, Instrumentation, and Control System solutions for

industrial facility.

• Responsible for functional specifications, functional designs, detail designs, implementation, testing,

installation, commissioning, training, and documentation for Process industrial projects.

• Thorough understanding of P&ID’s, Electrical Single Line Drawings, Relay Schematics, Instrumentation

Drawings, Terminal Layouts, and Process Flow Diagrams.

• Initiated and Responsible for Electrical Motor Circuit Analysis Project

• Work extensively with contract drafters and designers to insure accurate details and standardization of facility

information.

• Responsible for electrical/instrumentation remediation of flooded site post Hurricane Ike.

• Responsible for Electrical details and procedures for project commissioning and decommissioning.

• Responsible for Instrumentation (control valves, transmitters, RTD, thermowells, flow/level/pressure

transmitters) design and specifications.

• Initiated and Completed Industrial Site Electrical Hazard Classification of the facility using NFPA 497 and

API 610.

• Experience in chemical synthesis, purification, and refining (crude units, distillation, benzene recovery units,

reactors, gas plants, air compression generation, tank farms, etc.).

• Design and implement control strategies (including feedback loops, split range functionality) on ABB DCS

systems.

• Day to day operations included working exclusively with managers, technicians, and contractors in order to

facilitate and drive projects to completion on time and under budget.

AT&T Telecommunications and Network Engineering-Raleigh, NC 2006-2007

Responsible for understanding and implementing new technologies involving routing design, cable pair terminal

assignments, managing daily business demand, and ordering materials for contractors.

• Network Engineering-Designed fiber optic and copper facilities for T-1 services to surrounding areas.

• Project Management- Extensively analyzed data using Microsoft Excel in order to graph and describe

daily/monthly progress and future projections. Designed and formulated excel spreadsheets in order to

minimize external interactions and create an autonomous environment for data to be downloaded, calculated,

and linked continuously.

• Special Service Coordinator-Networked with central office managers, and service technicians in order to

deliver T-1, DS3, etc. orders to businesses by the specified due date.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

BSEE, McNeese State University 2008

• GPA: 3.36, Dean’s List for six semesters, College of Engineering Senator for Student Government Association

• IEEE Member 3 years- Heavily involved in collegiate functions and projects such as Engineering Week

• National Society of Black Engineers President 2 years- Participated in professional seminars and workshops.

• Senior Design Project: Designed a 25 Ghz high altitude receiver in order to monitor and record cosmic background

radiation.

INTERESTS

Travel, waterskiing, baseball, church activities, basketball, leisure reading, mountain hiking, household repair, and

computer repair.

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