Resume Information of:
Larry D. Bowers
Diana, TX 75640
*******@*****.***
Home: 903-***-****
Cell: 903-***-****
Larry D. Bowers
Target Position: Automation Technician
Desired Status: Full Time
Site Location: On-Site and/or Travel
Career Level: 25+ years Related Experience
8+ years specific to BP assets
Availability: Approximately 2 weeks
Objective:
With my extensive experience in the electrical, mechanical and automation troubleshooting/repair field, I am seeking a challenging position as an Automation Technician with a progressive and reputable company that offers the opportunity to use my technical expertise. As a team player, I feel it is very important to gain and maintain the respect of co-workers and management, which I strive to do. I believe that I would be a positive asset to any company in need of my extensive skill set.
Experience Summary:
My numerous years of work experience/history have afforded the experience and working knowledge in various electrical, technical, and automation fields. Including, but not limited to:
25+ years maintenance electrical, instrumentation, pneumatics and hydrolics / automation including: troubleshooting/repairs of various PLC’s, and motor drives (AC & DC), with 8+ years specific to BP asset experience
Extensive experience with upgrades/repairs of numerous types of control & operating systems
Instrumentation experience with Rosemount and various other pressure, flow/level transmitters, general monitor fire eyes and gas sensors
Experienced with up to 13.8kv switchgear and distribution systems
Detailed working experience with RS Logix interface and some SCADA logic interface
Proficient in computer interface with control applications
Proficient with DOS based programs and Microsoft, Windows applications
Detailed Work Experience:
01/2016 – 12/2017: BP America – Lower 48 Position: Sr. Instrument Technician
Employed directly with BP with consideration of accrued time; Allowing access to additional Licensed Software, BP secured software and tools which expanded the ability to be more positively productive within the company.
Assigned maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of BP Assets:
Implemented needed circuitry grounding to eliminate repetitive circuit board damage
Selected to participate as only I & E technician and 1 of 6 team members in developing and implementing a new BP Data Based Entry Program which is being utilized successfully company wide currently
Continued with all and additional duties as listed below.
02/2010 – 12/2015: Oryx Oilfield Holdings, LLC Position: Sr. Instrument Technician previously Clary E&I Services
Assigned maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of BP Assets:
A.C. and D.C. control systems
Various PLC Control systems, including Allen Bradley
RTU’s throughout various applications of BP assets
Freewave Radio Communications networking
Various motor drives
New installation and repair of electrical conduit, instruments, and automation
2009 - 2011: BC Oilfield Services Position: I&E Technician
Fabrication and installation of PLC controlled fire and gas monitoring systems from ground up
Electrical and Instrumentation troubleshooting / repair of control systems for Samson Lone Star
2007 - 2008: Gulf States Incorporated Position: Refrigeration Specialist
New installation, troubleshooting and repair of multiple refrigeration applications within Dow Chemical Inc., in Freeport, TX
1975 – 2006 (Retired): Lone Star Steel Co. Position: Electrical Technician
Plant wide maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of A.C – D.C. voltage applications
Previous Employer Contact Information:
BP America, Lower 48
886 Finklea Road, Hallsville, TX, 75650 Phone: 903-***-****
Direct Supervisor of I&E– Mike Orr, Phone: 806-***-****
Oryx Oilfield Holdings, LLC
223 E College St, Grapevine, TX 76051 Phone: 817-***-****
Clary E&I Services, LLC:
PO Box 343, Overton, TX 75684 Phone: 903-***-****
BC Oilfield Services:
110 Moller Rd, PO Box 5033, Victoria, TX 77903 Phone: 361-***-****
Gulf States Inc.:
6711 E. Highway 332, Freeport, TX 77541-3016 Phone: 979-***-****
Lone Star Steel Co. (Company Dissolved, Retirement verifiable through):
United States Steel Corporation Plan: Trust # 019003
600 Grant St. # 2643, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2880 Phone: 800-***-****