Andrew Cavenaugh
Lumberton,NC
Summary
Experienced Sr. Electronic/Instrument Tech at Piedmont Natural Gas, skilled in predictive maintenance and data trending. Achieved advanced technical knowledge through education and extensive hands-on training through career experiences. A proven technical leader, adept at training personnel and optimizing operations, ensuring reliable LNG facility performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Electronic/Instrument Tech
Piedmont Natural Gas
Maxton, NC
11.2024 - Current
- Maintain 24/7/365 reliable operation of LNG plant facilities through expert oversight of liquefaction and vaporization systems.
- Utilize trending software and historical data to perform predictive diagnostics, identifying potential failures to reduce downtime and improve plant integrity.
- Execute complex preventative maintenance, including the teardown and rebuild of compressors and rotating equipment.
- Serve as a technical leader by training plant personnel in advanced maintenance and operational procedures.
LNG Operator
Piedmont Natural Gas
Maxton, NC
11.2020 - 11.2024
- Monitored daily operations of liquefaction and vaporization cycles to ensure consistent supply service.
- Generated plant safety and operational procedures based on deep technical knowledge of equipment life cycles.
- Managed routine lubrication and preventative maintenance schedules for all plant equipment.
Control Room Operator/Technician
Veolia North America
Lumberton, NC
03.2019 - 11.2020
- Monitored plant operations via DCS, controlling 120kpph Foster Wheeler Boilers and a 35MW GE Steam Turbine.
- Maintained and calibrated Rosemount transmitters and local gauges, along with various other instruments. Utilizing Honeywell DCS equipment, ABB PLCs, CEMS analyzing equipment, and NEXUS turbine control system.
Auxiliary Operator/Technician
Veolia / Georgia Renewable Energy / NRG Energy
Lumberton, NC
03.2015 - 03.2019
- Diagnosed field equipment issues and performed localized repairs on pumps, fans, steam valves, and conveyors.
- Conducted boiler water chemistry analysis and maintained precise operator logs for regulatory compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering Technology
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05-2028
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Systems Technology
Robeson Community College
Lumberton, NC01.2024
Technical Diploma - Electrical Systems Technology
Robeson Community College
Lumberton, NC01.2014
Skills
- Data Trending
- Historical Analysis
- Predictive Maintenance
- Preventative Maintenance
- DCS and HMI Operation
- PLCs (Maintenance and Operation)
- CEMS
- AVEVA (Wonderware) Software
- Historian Data Software
- Turbines and Auxiliary Equipment
- Steam Generating Boilers
- Rotating Equipment
- Compressors
- Steam Valves
- Calibrations
- Electrical Testing
- Boiler Water Chemistry
- Reciprocating Compressors
- Cryogenic Pumps and Equipment
Technical Skills
Data Trending, Historical Analysis, Predictive Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance, DCS and HMI Operations, PLCs, CEMS, AVEVA (Wonderware) Software, Historian Data Software, Turbines and Auxiliary Equipments, Steam Generating Boilers, Rotating Equipment, Compressors, Steam Valves, Calibration (transmitters, gauges), Electrical Testing, Boiler Water Chemistry, Gas Chromatography Equipment Operation and Maintenance
Timeline
Sr. Electronic/Instrument Tech
Piedmont Natural Gas
11.2024 - Current
LNG Operator
Piedmont Natural Gas
11.2020 - 11.2024
Control Room Operator/Technician
Veolia North America
03.2019 - 11.2020
Auxiliary Operator/Technician
Veolia / Georgia Renewable Energy / NRG Energy
03.2015 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering Technology
East Carolina University
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Systems Technology
Robeson Community College
Technical Diploma - Electrical Systems Technology
Robeson Community College