Antoine Small
Houston
Summary
Motivated and technically skilled professional with a strong background in engineering technology, drafting, and hands-on field work. Proven team player and natural leader with experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams, communicating clearly, and supporting projects from design through execution. Committed to safety, quality, and continuous learning while contributing strong technical skills and a dependable work ethic.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Catalyst Technician B
Cat-Spec LTD / Stronghold Companies
10.2025 - Current
- Perform catalyst screening, reactor preparation, and ground support operations during refinery turnarounds and maintenance projects.
- Serve as hole watch to ensure confined space safety compliance and coordinate with entry teams per OSHA and site-specific standards.
- Complete daily work permits, safety documentation, and job hazard analyses to maintain compliance with refinery procedures.
- Operate under strict safety and environmental protocols while supporting catalyst handling, loading, and unloading activities.
- Collaborate with senior technicians and supervisors to meet project timelines and maintain refinery operational readiness.
- Currently contracted at CVR Refinery – Coffeyville, KS
Co-Owner / Operations Manager
First Round Genetics
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Managed daily operations of a 10,000 sq. ft. agricultural production facility with full oversight of budgeting, staffing, and production scheduling.
- Supported planning and execution of monthly production targets, achieving approximately 85-110% of planned output across harvest cycles through process oversight and system monitoring
- Assisted with design and installation, inspection, and ongoing maintenance of irrigation and electrical systems, supporting reliable environmental control and minimizing operational disruptions.
- Maintained operational logs, maintenance records, and compliance documentation to support regulatory requirements and internal tracking.
- Coordinated equipment purchasing, parts inventory, and vendor support during facility expansion initiatives, helping control cost and maintain system uptime.
- Contributed to operational and system improvements that supported an estimated 10-11% increase in monthly facility output value during expansion periods.
Engineering Intern
NASA (Langston University Research Program)
01.2019 - 01.2019
- Designed and programmed a temperature-sensor system using Arduino for a Mars cell simulation project.
- Conducted data collection, calibration, and analysis under NASA-affiliated supervision.
- Assisted with basic electrical layout, wiring organization, and basic circuit assembly to ensure safe and reliable system operation.
- Performed low-voltage electrical wiring and component integration, including connecting senors, microcontrollers, power sources, and breadboards.
- Created and maintained technical documentation, wiring diagrams, and schematics for experimental setups.
- Gained hands-on experience integrating hardware and software systems for environmental research.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Computer-Aided Drafting and Design
Langston University
Langston, OK05-2020
Associate of Science - General Studies
Langston University
Langston, OK05-2020
Associate of Science - Drafting and Design
Langston University
Langston, OK05-2020
Skills
- Technical: AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, GIS, 3D Modeling, Basic Coding (Arduino, Python), Electrical & Wiring Diagrams
- Professional: Construction Management, Project Coordination, Safety Procedures, Documentation, Leadership, Teamwork, Compliance
- Certifications: TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
- Software: Microsoft Office Suite, Project Management Tools (Trello, Asana, Jira)
Timeline
Catalyst Technician B
Cat-Spec LTD / Stronghold Companies
10.2025 - Current
Co-Owner / Operations Manager
First Round Genetics
01.2020 - 01.2025
Engineering Intern
NASA (Langston University Research Program)
01.2019 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Technology - Computer-Aided Drafting and Design
Langston University
Associate of Science - General Studies
Langston University
Associate of Science - Drafting and Design
Langston University