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Andy Fontenot

Baytown

Summary

Laboratory Technician with extensive experience at Targa Resources, skilled in Gas Chromatography and equipment troubleshooting. Proven track record in training and mentoring staff, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and enhancing testing efficiency. Adept at maintaining strong vendor relationships and delivering accurate results.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Laboratory Technician

Targa Resources
08.2018 - Current
  • Sampling of LPG products
  • Gas Chromatography (GC)
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
  • Oversaw items in inventory and reordered (ex. GC standards)
  • Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
  • Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
  • Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
  • Bulk chemical procurement (ex. amine, caustic, glycol, sulfuric acid, bleach, Merox products, ammonia, waste pick ups)
  • Maintain great working relationships with chemical vendors.
  • Maintain great working relationships with other departments (ex. operations, environmental, safety, analyzers, i/e)
  • Operate forklifts for chemical tote transfers
  • Created quality control reports.
  • Provided technical guidance and training to laboratory staff.
  • Trained and supervised new technicians in laboratory protocols.

Lab Shift Supervisor

AmSpec Services
11.2017 - 08.2018
  • Conducted employee performance evaluations regularly, offering constructive feedback to promote growth.
  • Reduced turnaround time for test results by prioritizing task.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Led a shift of laboratory technicians (5), ensuring quality performance.
  • Provided technical guidance and support for complex testing procedures.
  • Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
  • Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.

Laboratory Technician

AmSpec Services
11.2016 - 11.2017
  • Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
  • Types of testing performed: various GC's, titrations, corrosions, vapor pressures, octanes
  • Performed gasoline hand blends with ethanol and additives.
  • Calibrated instruments.
  • Conducted routine equipment maintenance.
  • Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.

Loader and Unloader

Home Depot
12.2015 - 11.2016
  • Loaded and unloaded freights using forklift

Apprentice Electrician

MEITEC Electrical And Instrumentation
02.2015 - 11.2015
  • Pulled wire through conduits and cable trays.
  • Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers and other components to create working electrical systems.
  • Terminated wiring and connected circuits.
  • Spliced, joined and connected wire.

Education

High School Diploma -

Goose Creek Memorial HS
Baytown, TX

Skills

  • Laboratory safety protocols
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Instrument Calibration
  • Gas Chromatography
  • Training and mentoring
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Chemical handling
  • Maintenance scheduling

Timeline

Laboratory Technician

Targa Resources
08.2018 - Current

Lab Shift Supervisor

AmSpec Services
11.2017 - 08.2018

Laboratory Technician

AmSpec Services
11.2016 - 11.2017

Loader and Unloader

Home Depot
12.2015 - 11.2016

Apprentice Electrician

MEITEC Electrical And Instrumentation
02.2015 - 11.2015

High School Diploma -

Goose Creek Memorial HS

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