Cody Tabor
*** ********* **., ******* ****, LA **111
Cell 318-***-****
*********@**.***
Professional Experience
UC Synergetic, Shreveport, La
Engineer February 2017 – April 2017
Provided engineering/ technical expertise to solve complex distribution line design/substation applications, provided leadership skills and management of engineering team for UC Synergetic for the AEP SWEPCO pole replacement plan using different engineering design software packages such as DDS, AutoCAD and MicroStation.
Hunt, Gulliot and Associates HGA, Ruston, La
Instrumentation Designer February 2015 – November 2016 Responsible for performing detailed analysis, design, equipment specification, and engineering drawing package creation for company engineering projects. Typical packages created include E&I location plans, installation details, loop sheets, control panel design, P&ID updates, and associated E&I lists. These drawing packages would ultimately become an issued for construction drawing package to be used by the client to build their product. I used multiple engineering design software packages that included AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation and 3D design software. I was responsible for PLC and DCS program design for clients as well as data system designs using different industry standards. University Health, Shreveport, LA
ER Technician, November 2013 – February 2015
Worked on the level one trauma team at University Health in delivering emergency care to patients. This encompassed working with ER staff, surgical team and other health care providers to provide outstanding patient care.
Center Point Energy Inc, Shreveport, La
SCADA and Measurement Engineering Specialist (Gas Transmission), October 2011 – October 2012 Responsible for system design and controls of transmission pipeline system. Served as project manager and responsible for capital/O&M budget management of projects for Center Point. I helped design the pipeline company standard for SCADA/RTU and measurement devices for the company along with providing support for all applications in my territory (Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas). I also helped develop, design, and train SCADA and Measurement Technicians in the implementation of new transmission pipeline measurement applications and recording. ONCOR Electric Delivery, Dallas, TX
Protection and Control Engineer, September 2010 – October 2011 Provided leadership and guidance to other engineering technicians to ensure proper operation of system protection system. Oversaw project planning for substation and plant capital improvement projects working side by side with engineering management to ensure safe and timely completion of projects. Assisted in the development of company federal government compliance standards. As well as the creating company SCADA and equipment commissioning procedures. TRANS BAY CABLE OPERATIONS LLC, San Francisco, CA
Operations Manager, May 2009 – September 2010
As Operations Manager, I was responsible for managing and coordinating a 24/7 operations team and all maintenance activities with the facilities owner, operations and maintenance staff as well as third party contractors. This included shift schedule creation for employees as well as equipment maintenance outage scheduling. I developed, implemented and monitored the company’s compliance program and compliance training program. Created and managed the coordination of budgets with the plant’s owner relating to the facilities Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and capital improvement projects. I was responsible for daily team meetings and employee job satisfaction as well as interfacing with project investors on the operations of the facility. AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER, Shreveport, LA
Electrical Engineering Technologists IV, May 2008 – 2009 As an Electrical Engineering Technologists IV, I provided technical support for company field technicians in the implementation of microprocessor relays, protection and control equipment, SCADA/RTU units, and measurement systems. I also provided programming support for several types of company equipment and data systems. I performed installation, commissioning, programming and testing of SCADA/RTU units as well.
Education
Louisiana Tech University
B.S. Electrical Engineering Technology, May 2008
Currently pursuing M.S. Engineering Technology Management (Online program) Additional Skills
AutoCAD Advanced design certified.
MicroStation design experience and Navisworks design experience. Microsoft Office.