Instrumentation, controls, commissioning, inspection, QA/QC

Hayden Coburn

Plaquemine, LA *****

225-***-**** – ************@*****.***

With a proven track record, I excel in leading complex capital projects and enhancing process efficiency. My expertise in instrumentation calibration and complex problem-solving drives operational improvements. Achievements include significant contributions to project completion and unit startups, showcasing my technical proficiency and strategic planning capabilities.

Skills

• Complex Problem-Solving • Excellent time management

• Process Monitoring and Improvement • Instrumentation calibration Work History

Senior I&C Technician

Santos Pikka Project, Udelhoven Oilfield Services, Prudhoe Bay, AK September 2025 - Current

● Loop check, troubleshoot, commission instrumentation and electrical devices ie. various transmitters, switches, vibrations, relays, valves, Rotork & Bettis MOVs, and controls for 480vac motors

● Verify, test, and complete SIF procedures, Master ESD testing, and Cause and Effect testing with DCS

● Utilize PIMS, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and other programs to retrieve information and build packages for devices, job tasks, and procedures

● Completed Arctic Slope Training for year 2025 & 2026, Lad-Safe training, & manlift training Senior I&C Technician

Panasonic, MMR Procom, De Soto, KS June 2025 - July 2025

● Start Up assistance for Panasonic.

● Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation, valves, hardware in Allen Bradley control cabinets for Water Treatment, Electrolytes, and MWP skids.

Lead I&C Technician

Dupont, MMR Procom, Dayton, OH June 2025 - June 2025

● 30 day job.

● Performed bench calibrations with one Sr. Technician and myself on instrumentation such as rosemount coriolis flow meters, pressure transmitters, temperature transmitters, tuning fork level transmitters and valves.

● Scanned in timesheets, JSA's, and required amount of Loop Check sheets daily. Senior Instrument Technician

Cenovus, MMR Procom, Toledo, OH March 2025 - June 2025

● Commissioning and startup support for Alky 1, Reformer, Hydrogen, East Flare, and other various units throughout the facility.

● Assist with Reformer & Alky 1 turbine generator overhauls, including removal, reinstallation, and recommissioning of all instrumentation and vibrations to Bently Nevada cabinets. I&E Supervisor

International Paper, ISG, Mansfield, LA August 2024 - December 2024

● Walk down, plan, and oversee execution of electrical and instrumentation work for Capital Projects within the paper mill. Lead and assist in execution of unit startups.

● Ensure all work is done correctly, on time, and pre-commissioning of all newly installed I/E equipment, wiring, etc. is documented and satisfactory per Ford, Bacon & Davis engineering or equipment specific vendor.

● First line supervisor for all instrument and electrical capital work done throughout the paper mill. Answer technical questions, plan raceway routes, wire pulls, DCS upgrades. Walk out and plan all construction necessary to complete a priority list for upcoming cutovers handed down from IP capital project management.

● Perform loop checks on instrumentation and valves, make repairs, replace parts, and calibrate as needed during outages and start-ups.

Instrument Lead

DOW, ISG, Plaquemine, LA September 20203- June 2024

● Worked alongside Dow Plaquemine's instrument department and T/A Group to perform scheduled PM's and assist in damage assessment, replacing instrumentation and electrical equipment, and participating in recommissioning & start-up.

● Interpreted equipment manuals and schematics to determine corrective actions for repairs, calibrations, and installations.

● Performed scheduled and planned installation and maintenance duties.

● Conducted higher-level repair and testing procedures for maintenance PM's & projects.

● Collaborated with project teams to identify and procure necessary instruments for successful project completion. Instrument and Controls Technician

American Gypsum, MMR Group, Albuquerque, NM August 2023 - September 2023

● Maintained accurate spreadsheets and records of unit completions.

● Assisted in installation of electrical systems and components for plant upgrades across multiple units.

● Assisted in testing of newly installed electrical equipment.

● Created and managed punch list for instrument and electrical equipment installations. I&E Supervisor

Indorama, ISG, Port Neches, TX May 2023 - June 2023

● Disconnect/reconnect instrumentation and electrical equipment to support Turn-Around scope.

● Direct manpower for instrument and electrical work scopes to complete installations, punch list items, and achieve milestones for outage on time and effectively.

I&E Project Lead

Process Automation And Controls, Fort Myer, FL April 2023 - May 2023

● Project lead for instrument and electrical work scope.

● Planned, executed, and controlled assigned projects, ensuring work performed for power plants complied with contractual requirements.

I&E Project Lead

Process Automation And Controls, Panama City, FL March 2023 - April 2023

● Project lead for instrument and electrical work scope.

● Planned, executed, and controlled assigned projects, ensuring work performed for power plants complied with contractual requirements.

Instrument and Controls Team Lead / Permit Writer

Shell Polymers, MMR Procom, Monaca, PA April 2022 - March 2023

● Directed and supervised team of technicians engaged in commissioning and start-up activities.

● Assisted in start-up and commissioning activities to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.

● Developed permits for instrument and electrical activities adhering to safety protocols and hazard classifications.

● Managed the coordination of instrument and electrical personnel, effectively balancing manpower allocation and ensuring the timely completion of tasks.

● Employed complex problem-solving skills to address unorthodox situations with a focus on safety and quality. Instrument and Controls Technician

CPLNG, TIC, Cameron, LA January 2022 - March 2022

● Modified, maintained, or repaired electronic and instrumentation equipment or systems for LNG trains.

● Conferred with engineers and designers to investigate and solve failure issues. Instrument and Controls Technician

PCA Paper Mill, Process Automation And Controls, Counce, TN December 2021 - December 2021

● 6-day outage

● Assisted in loop checks, calibrations, and repairs during unit shutdown.

● Contributed to preparing Paper Machine #1 for startup. Instrument and Controls Technician

Warren County, Process Automation And Controls, Front Royal, VA October 2021 - December 2021

● Participated in a major steam turbine rebuild project for power plant.

● Disconnected, documented, and reinstalled instrumentation.

● Conducted recommissioning activities and troubleshooting. Instrument and Electrical Technician

R.A.A.P, MMR Procom, Radford, VA October 2021 - October 2021

● 10-day warranty work at Radford Army Ammunition Plant (R.A.A.P)

● Obtained high security clearance through background check.

● Assisted with work orders for faulty or damaged instruments and recommissioning of shutdown instrumentation.

● Performed electrical and mechanical rebuilds and commissioning for Acid Unit heaters systems. Instrument and Electrical Technician

Shell Norco Refinery, ISC Constructors, Norco, LA September 2021 - October 2021

● Conducted repair procedures on various instruments and electrical equipment via loop checks, troubleshooting, and calibration.

● Collaborated with operations, unit management, and controls board to ensure proper functionality of and reparation of instrumentation per client standards.

Regional Instrument, Electrical, and Controls Technician Pioneer Natural Resources & Chevron, MMR Group, Midland, TX June 2021 - August 2021

● Conducted loop checks on various instruments and valves, ensuring their proper functioning.

● Assisted in the redesign of the Modbus communication system layout to improve communication quality.

● Participated in the startup of process-related instruments, valves, and motors considering interlocks and fail states. Instrument and Controls Technician

Valero St. Charles Refinery, MMR Group, LaPlace, LA April 2021 - May 2021

● Performed annual preventative maintenance and replacement of instrumentation and valves (Fisher, ABB).

● Troubleshot and calibrated vibration/displacement probes for compressors using Bentley Nevada control system.

● Conducted function tests on unit shutdowns, alarms, and bypasses. Instrument and Controls Technician

YCI Methanol One, MMR Procom, St. James, LA June 2020 - April 2021

● Conducted I&C commissioning, troubleshooting, and loop shooting for instrumentation and control valves.

● Collaborated with Worley Engineering and YCI Operations on cause-and-effect testing for Water Treatment Unit, Recovery, Boiler Feed Water Unit, all sumps site wide, and SIS Testing.

● Oversaw installation, inspection, and adjustment of instrumentation and valves based on engineering standards. Instrument and Controls Technician

Air Liquide, MMR Group, Geismar, LA March 2020 - March 2020

● 9-day outage

● Decommissioned and recommissioned units for scheduled maintenance.

● Replaced and calibrated instrumentation affected by corrosion or damage.

● Conducted loop checks and input parameters in newly installed instrumentation. Instrument and Controls Technician

Exxon Mobil Cowboy Pump Station, MMR Group, Loving, NM January 2020 - March 2020

● Bench tested and calibrated flow, pressure, and temperature transmitters, as well as level switches.

● Conducted post-commissioning checks to ensure device functionality and installation integrity.

● Coordinated with multiple staff departments to facilitate assigned commitments during PLC testing and Pig Launching process.

Instrument and Controls Technician

Novo Nordisk, MMR Group, Clayton, NC June 2019 - January 2020

● Troubleshot Devicenet Fieldbus valves and process systems using Delta V.

● Disassembled and repaired valves from various manufacturers.

● Collaborated with Fluor Engineering Department during commissioning activities. Instrument, Electrical, and Controls Technician

BASF, MMR Group, Beaumont, TX April 2019 - June 2019

● Documented installations of instrument and electrical components.

● Installed, troubleshooted, and commissioned instrumentation, including vibration probes and transmitters (Rosemount, ABB, Bently Nevada)

● Assisted in testing the overall functionality of compressor and turbine systems. Industrial Electrician / Electrical Technician

Shell, Exxon & Total Petrochemicals, ISC, Baton Rouge July 2017 - April 2019

● Installed electrical raceways, terminated junction boxes, and tested grounding systems.

● Participated in wire pulls of various scales.

● Operated equipment such as manlifts, skid steers, and forklifts. Education

Pelican Chapter Associated Builders And Contractor at Baton Rouge, LA NCCER: Instrumentation And Electrical March 2019

East Ascension High School at Gonzales, LA

High School Diploma May 2017

Certifications

● NFPA 70E

● H2S Training

● Confined Space Entry / Attendant

● PMCoW Chevron Training

● Haz-Com Training

● Fall Arrest Training

● Trenching and Excavation Training

● NCCER

● Manlift Certification

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