BRAD J. COPPONEX
Lakeland
Summary
Instrumentation and Controls Technician with extensive experience in leading service teams and executing projects in power generation and manufacturing sectors. Demonstrated success in improving operational efficiency through effective outage management and strong customer relationships, resulting in enhanced service delivery and satisfaction.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Team Leader
Control Southern
01.2022 - Current
- Manage scheduling, manpower, quotations, and customer relationships.
- Provide technical leadership while ensuring safe, high-quality execution.
- Coordinated cross-departmental collaboration to expedite resolution of customer issues.
- Facilitated regular meetings with staff to address performance challenges and foster improvement.
- Led outage and turnaround projects, enhancing operational efficiency.
Level II Instrument Technician
Control Southern
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Calibrated, repaired, and tested control valves and instrumentation to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Troubleshot equipment failures and implemented effective repair solutions.
- Performed diagnostics and field service inspections, documenting findings to enhance maintenance records.
- Trained junior technicians on safety protocols and best practices, fostering a culture of safety and compliance in instrumentation.
- Attended regular training sessions to stay up-to-date with current technologies related to instrumentation.
Level II Instrument Technician
Emerson Process Management
04.2017 - 01.2020
- Calibrated valves and conducted diagnostics, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance to ensure optimal instrument performance.
- Answered technical inquiries regarding instrument functionality and calibration status to assist users in maintaining operational efficiency.
- Supported industrial customers in Florida by addressing technical needs and resolving issues promptly.
I&C Valve Technician / Field Supervisor
American Valve & Pump
03.2014 - 03.2017
- Supervised field technicians, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Performed valve rebuilds, calibration, and HART diagnostics.
- Trained junior technicians on valve operation and repair techniques, enhancing team skillset and knowledge transfer.
- Assisted in operations of power generation facilities, contributing to maintenance and troubleshooting efforts.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
Level II Instrument Technician
Emerson Process Management
02.2008 - 03.2014
- Calibrated, tested, troubleshot, and repaired control valves and instrumentation to ensure optimal performance.
- Supervised junior technicians during repairs and installations, enhancing team skills and knowledge.
- Documented processes and ensured compliance with OSHA/MSHA safety regulations.
- Adhered to safety and environmental requirements.
Education
Associate of Arts Degree -
Polk State College
Lakeland, FLSkills
- Technical leadership
- Project management
- Outage management
- Technical troubleshooting
- Field service management
- Cross-departmental collaboration
- Customer relationship management
Certification
- Phosphate Certification
- OSHA 1926 Qualified Signal Person
- MSHA Training
- Certified Rigger
- Forklift Certification
- Emerson DeltaV Training
- Fisher Level II Technician
- AMS with ValveLink and Diagnostics
Timeline
Service Team Leader
Control Southern
01.2022 - Current
Level II Instrument Technician
Control Southern
01.2020 - 01.2022
Level II Instrument Technician
Emerson Process Management
04.2017 - 01.2020
I&C Valve Technician / Field Supervisor
American Valve & Pump
03.2014 - 03.2017
Level II Instrument Technician
Emerson Process Management
02.2008 - 03.2014
Associate of Arts Degree -
Polk State College