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Brad Touchet

St. Rose,LA

Summary

Instrument Technician with over six years of experience in the industrial refinery industry. Knowledgeable in theories and current practices in industrial instrumentation. Ready to apply talents to ensure safe and efficient system performance. Demonstrated strengths in planning, organizing and interpersonal communications. Broad range of experience in process control systems, instrument calibration and electrical troubleshooting. Familiarity with PLCs, DCS systems and safety instrumented systems adds to comprehensive skill set. Have consistently enhanced operational efficiency in previous roles through diligent maintenance and effective problem resolution. Known for strong technical acumen, adherence to safety protocols and collaborative teamwork abilities.Refineries include:

Valero St Charles/DGD 1&2

Marathon Garyville

DOW Taft

Westlake

PBF Chalmette Refinery

Cornerstone Waggaman

Venture Global Plaquemine

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance I&E Technician

Performance Contractors
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2024 - Current
  • Conducted pre-startup safety reviews of instrumentation systems to ensure proper operation and compliance with standards.
  • Tested newly installed instrumentation systems to ensure proper performance before start up operations began.
  • Performed maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of various process control instruments including pressure transmitters, temperature controllers, flow meters, and level indicators.
  • Installed new equipment for process control systems such as valves, actuators, transmitters, switches and positioners.

Instrument Technician

Triad Electric and Controls
Baton Rouge, LA
07.2019 - 01.2024
  • Run and bend conduit, pull cable, run cable tray, terminate junction boxes, terminate and troubleshoot in LCP panels and FE cabinets
  • Pre Loop, Loop Checks, Loop Selloff
  • Performed function checks and coordinated with Plant Technicians and Engineers
  • Assisted in Start Up and Commisioning
  • Troubleshot and provided corrective maintenance on process equipment and control elements.
  • Repaired and adjusted system components by removing and replacing defective parts.
  • Recommended and communicated changes and improvements in preventive maintenance and maintenance schedules.
  • Understood and worked from prints, drawings, graphs, charts and instruction technical manuals to make necessary adjustments and repairs.
  • Installed electrical equipment, units and systems based on careful review of technical documentation.
  • Set up, calibrated and tested industrial electrical equipment to assess functionality for planned uses.

Journeyman Electrician

Ardent Services LLC
Lafayette, LA
03.2019 - 07.2019
  • Run conduit, bend conduit, cut and assemble unistrut, pull cable, run cable tray, install and wire up different lights, install pull boxes, wire up box to connect strobes to alarm horn
  • Worked contract for West Texas Gas in Industrial Refinery, Compressor Stations and Well Sites.
  • Performed rough-in, termination and underground work.
  • Troubleshot issues and developed effective solutions.
  • Constructed and installed electrical wiring and electronic components and maintained equipment.
  • Reviewed diagrams and relevant codes to complete tasks safely and accurately.

Apprentice Electrician

Interstates Construction
Sioux Center, IA
01.2019 - 03.2019

Worked in Maxton, NC on an industrial chicken feed mill plant.

  • Worked in team-based environment to accomplish projects.
  • Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs.
  • Followed relevant electrical and building codes for each job.
  • Reviewed blueprints and electrical schematics to perform tasks to specifications.
  • Dug trenches and created holes to pull conduit and install supports.
  • Examined and tested electrical systems to locate loose connections or other faults and make proactive repairs.
  • Inspected existing wiring to identify short circuits.

Education

Instrumentation Instructor

ABC Bayou Chapter
Saint Rose, LA

Technical Diploma - Instrumentation

ABC Bayou Chapter
Saint Rose, LA
06.2022

Technical Diploma - Electrical Technician

South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette, LA
12.2018

Associate Degree - Applied Science

South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette, LA
01.2018

Associate Degree - General Studies

Louisiana State University
Eunice, LA
05.2015

High School Diploma -

Kaplan High School
Kaplan, LA
05.2011

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Quality Control and Assurance
  • Maintenance and Repair
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Blueprint and Schematic Reading
  • Complex Problem Solving

References

  • Chad Blanchard- I&E Supervisor Triad Electric 225-235-3418
  • Phillip Darbonne- Site Manager Triad Electric 225-362-4606
  • Justin Cowart- I&E Supervisor Performance Contractors 225-717-9278
  • Chris Weber - ABC Bayou Chapter 504-458-2306

Timeline

Maintenance I&E Technician

Performance Contractors
01.2024 - Current

Instrument Technician

Triad Electric and Controls
07.2019 - 01.2024

Journeyman Electrician

Ardent Services LLC
03.2019 - 07.2019

Apprentice Electrician

Interstates Construction
01.2019 - 03.2019

Technical Diploma - Instrumentation

ABC Bayou Chapter

Technical Diploma - Electrical Technician

South Louisiana Community College

Associate Degree - Applied Science

South Louisiana Community College

Associate Degree - General Studies

Louisiana State University

High School Diploma -

Kaplan High School

Instrumentation Instructor

ABC Bayou Chapter
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