Trent J. Thibodeaux
Odessa, Texas
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OBJECTIVE: Seeking an I&E tech position using excellent knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance along with expertise in troubleshooting electrical, pneumatic and mechanical issues. EXPERIENCE:
2019 to 2019 Longhorn Automation & Electrical Midland, TX I&E Tech III
• Troubleshooting, PM’s, calibration, verification, and electrical safety.
• Burner management system troubleshooting and tuning.
• Commissioning of new equipment and well sites. M.O.C. processing and upgrading control systems.
2018 to 2019 AOF/Apache Pecos, TX
I&E Tech III
• Assist and teach junior technicians in troubleshooting, PM’s, calibration, verification, and electrical safety.
• Burner management system troubleshooting and tuning.
• Commissioning of new equipment and facilities. M.O.C. processing and upgrading control systems.
2018 to 2018 Linear Controls Lafayette, LA
I&E Tech III
• Performed platform PLC back-up requirements.
• Troubleshoot and repair platform instrumentation and safety systems.
• Troubleshoot platform PLC system.
• Assemble, install, test and maintain electrical or pneumatic systems and equipment.
• Assisted mechanics in regulating all tests and inspections on equipment.
• Complete overhaul in shop environment to include component replacements, alignments and calibration to specifications of record. Field calibration of instrumentation utilizing proper test equipment.
• Field fault analysis – to determine if instrument has failed or if it is a process problem
• Knowledge of all platform instrumentation and safety systems.
• Maintained all safe practices during the electrical and mechanical work.
• Maintained and repaired all kinds of gas and oil equipment.
• Prepared all paperwork regarding the maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Specialized in firefighting and life boatman duties.
• Performed corrective and preventive maintenance on production equipment such as gas compression and Turbines.
• Determined the malfunction in the equipment by correct diagnosis, repaired mechanical problems on the compressor systems accordingly.
2017 to 2018 Advanced Integrated Services Broussard, LA I&E Tech III
• Perform platform PLC back-up requirements.
• Troubleshoot and repair platform instrumentation and safety systems.
• Troubleshoot platform PLC system.
• Assemble, install, test and maintain electrical or pneumatic systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of all platform instrumentation and safety systems.
• Field fault analysis – to determine if instrument has failed or if it is a process problem
• Field calibration of instrumentation utilizing proper test equipment.
• Complete overhaul in shop environment to include component replacements, alignments and calibration to specifications of record.
2016 to 2017 AirSwift Houston, TX
I&E Tech III
• Perform platform PLC back-up requirements.
• Troubleshoot and repair platform instrumentation and safety systems.
• Troubleshoot platform PLC system.
• Assemble, install, test and maintain electrical or pneumatic systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of all platform instrumentation and safety systems.
• Field fault analysis – to determine if instrument has failed or if it is a process problem
• Field calibration of instrumentation utilizing proper test equipment.
• Complete overhaul in shop environment to include component replacements, alignments and calibration to specifications of record.
2015 to 2016 Shamrock Energy Houma, LA
I&E Tech III
• Perform platform PLC back-up requirements.
• Troubleshoot and repair platform instrumentation and safety systems.
• Troubleshoot platform PLC system.
• Assemble, install, test and maintain electrical or pneumatic systems and equipment. 2010 to 2015 Linear Controls Lafayette, LA
I&E Tech
• Perform platform PLC back-up requirements.
• Troubleshoot and repair platform instrumentation and safety systems.
• Troubleshoot platform PLC system.
• Assemble, install, test and maintain electrical or pneumatic systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of all platform instrumentation and safety systems. 2008 to 2010 ISC Baton Rouge, LA
Electrician
• Print reading, cable tray installment.
• Installation and terminations of electrical instruments, troubleshooting lighting circuits.
• Installation and maintenance of indoor and outdoor lighting system.
• Installation of MCC's, cable tray, conduit and other electrical equipment.
• Cable installation, meggering and point-to-point testing of cables and high-voltage terminations.
2005 to 2008 Omega Natchiq New Iberia, LA
Electrician
• Field fault analysis – to determine if instrument has failed or if it is a process problem.
• Field calibration of instrumentation utilizing proper test equipment.
• Complete overhaul in shop environment to include component replacements, alignments and calibration to specifications of record.
• Repair of signal transmission facility such as tubing, wiring, etc.
• Instrumentation to include pneumatic, electronic and digital equipment.
• Fault analysis of hardwire relay logic, motor control circuits, motor power circuits (120V to 480V 3phase) and common utility/lighting circuits.
• Installation of new control circuits, modification of existing instrument/electrical systems as requested, to include design, load and implementation of new control logic.
• Fault analysis of PLC based systems with control logic modification if required.
• Develop, prepare and present recommendations and reports as requested. 2000 to 2005 Cypress Electric Laplace, LA
Electric Apprentice / Electrician
• Traced out short circuits in wiring using test meter.
• Measured, cut, and bent wire and conduit using measuring instruments and hand tools.
• Maintained tools, vehicles, and equipment and kept parts and supplies in order.
• Drilled holes and pulled or pushed wiring through openings using hand and power tools.
• Performed semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment.
• Disassembled defective electrical equipment, replaced defective or worn parts, and reassembled equipment using hand tools.
• Transported tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to work site by hand, truck, or heavy motorized truck.
• Examined electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tightened connections using hand tools.
• Stripped insulation from wire ends using wire stripping pliers, and attached wires to terminals for subsequent soldering.
• Threaded conduit ends, connected couplings, and fabricated and secured conduit brackets. EDUCATION:
1994 to 1997 Breaux Bridge High School Breaux Bridge, LA General Studies / High School Diploma
1997 to1999 Acadiana Technical School Saint Martinville, LA Electrical and A/C repair
SKILLS:
• Troubleshooting P.L.C., SCADA, and control loop systems.
• Burner management systems and tuning.
• End devices verification/ calibration
• HART, MODBUS, PROFINET, Radar Master, Engineering Assistant, Hyperterminal, RS Logix series 500,5000, Studio, Field Care ETC.
• Pneumatics, hydraulic, electronic systems.
• Fiber optics termination and comms rig maintenance
• Operational: operational experience of gas refining systems such as Ethylene Glycol, Tri Ethylene Glycol, Amine, Depropanizer, Debutanizer, Demathanizer, Cryogenic systems.
• Effective communication when dealing with customers and employees.
• Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.
• Analytical/Research - ability to assess a situation, seek multiple perspectives, gather more information if necessary and identify key issues that need to be addressed.
• Experienced in all ranges of complex electrical, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic systems with onboard / offshore construction vessels and platforms.
• Able to read ladder logic, electrical prints, and P&ID drawings.
• Knowledge of BSEE & electrical codes and some computer skills with Windows applications.
• Operation and maintenance of power generation and distribution equipment.
• Woodward Governor controls.
• Switchgear with up to 1200-amp circuit breakers.
• Power relay and PLC settings.
• SCR motor controls.
• Magnetic switches and remote start/stop hand station for pump motors.
• 3 phase 480 & 240.
• Volt transformers single phase 208 & 120.
• Volts power distribution panels.
• Fire and gas detection systems.
• GAI-Tronic systems.
• Tone, set and calibrate generators temperature, pressure, and level transmitters.
• Housing and quarters HVAC system, lighting, and receptacles.
• Navigational aids.
• Ability to read P & I diagram, functional logic diagram, gate logic, relay logic, loop diagram, ladder diagram & loop schematic.
• Calibration of pneumatic, electronic and Smart transmitters of different makes for the measurement of pressure, differential pressure, flow, temperature level, interface level and density.
• Calibration and configuration using different Smart transmitters, communicators and configurators: Hart - 375 & 475.
• Calibration, servicing and overhauling of control valves of different types and makes (Fisher, ABB).
• Installation, calibration and configuration of Smart positioners.
• Calibration and servicing of damper actuator valves, ESD valves, self-operated valves, and solenoid operated valves.
• Configuration and servicing of motorized operated valves.
• Calibration and repairing of pressure, temperature, flow and level switches and gauges, I/P and P/I converters.
• Calibration and repairing of electronic and pneumatic controllers.
• Calibration and programming of speed monitors/transmitters and vibration/speed probes.
• Work exposure on oil & gas well heads, burner management systems, hydraulic skids and relay logic panels.
• Knowledge of instrumentation drawings.
• Faultfinding and fault analysis of various instrumentation systems.
• Working experience in Fisher Rosemount Delta Fieldbus System.
• Work exposure on Allen Bradley Logics 500 and 5000 PLC based systems.
• Fire & gas detection instruments.
• Work exposure on Honeywell Fire & Gas Safeguarding system (PLC).
• Work exposure on fire & gas detection systems and panels.
• Calibration and troubleshooting of combustible and toxic gas detectors.
• Installation, calibration and troubleshooting of open path gas detectors.
• Maintenance and troubleshooting of acoustical gas leak detectors.
• Checking and troubleshooting of UV/IR flame detectors, smoke detectors, heat detectors and break glass units.
• Work exposure on fusible plug and deluge systems. CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING:
• Blood-borne Pathogens
• Fire watch / Incipient Firefighting
• Offshore Hydraulic Crane Safety
• Rigging Safety
• Water Survival
• Hazwoper Awareness
• Hazcom
• Respiratory Protection
• Atmospheric Testing
• Fall Protection
• Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)
• Confined Space
• Asbestos Awareness
• Benzene Awareness
• NORM Awareness
• DOT HM 126 Awareness
• Forklift Safety
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Safety Management Systems, LLC Validated Courses: Safe Gulf
• Cad weld Electrical Connections
• ISN card
• Swing Rope & Personnel Basket
• T-2 certified
REFERENCES: • Available on request