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Brian Cockrell

Iraan,TX

Summary

Dynamic Senior Instrument Technician with Kinder Morgan, Inc., recognized for enhancing system reliability through expert calibration and preventive maintenance. Proven leadership in mentoring teams and promoting safety culture. Skilled in instrumentation and critical thinking, successfully reducing maintenance costs while streamlining operations and fostering collaborative teamwork for continuous improvement.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Instrument Technician

Kinder Morgan, Inc
11.2011 - Current
  • Mentored 8+ junior technicians, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to enhance overall team performance.
  • A safety leader for VPP. With a primary focus on safety reporting and safety item delegation to VPP team members.
  • Ran multiple safety stand-downs and coordinated compliance efforts.
  • Trained multiple employees on basics and advanced programming skills and ensure employees were staying on task.
  • Reduced maintenance costs by evaluating vendor proposals and recommending cost-effective equipment solutions.
  • Enhanced system reliability by implementing preventive maintenance procedures for instrumentation equipment.
  • Improved plant efficiency with expert calibration of control valves, transmitters, and analyzers.
  • Facilitated seamless integration of new technology into existing infrastructure without disrupting ongoing operations.
  • Reduced downtime for critical instruments by providing timely troubleshooting and repair services.
  • Increased safety measures by regularly inspecting and maintaining emergency shutdown systems.
  • Supported capital projects from concept to completion, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the instrumentation department through regular training sessions and workshops.
  • Streamlined work processes by developing standard operating procedures for the instrumentation team.
  • Facilitated effective communication between operations and maintenance teams, ensuring smooth daily operations.
  • Completed complex installation projects on schedule by collaborating with project engineers and contractors.
  • Performed repair procedures on damaged instruments and sourced replacements from approved vendors.
  • Interpreted equipment manuals and schematics to determine corrective actions for repairs, calibrations, and installations.
  • Interpreted and utilized wiring diagrams and technical specific instructions to configure instrumentation and telemetry devices.
  • Liaised with engineering staff on special projects to assist with configuration, installation and interoperation of system equipment.
  • Analyzed engineering designs and suggested improvements and modifications.

Nuclear Electrician

United States Navy
10.2007 - 06.2025
  • Consistently met tight deadlines for completing scheduled maintenance tasks without compromising quality or safety standards.
  • Assisted in training junior technicians, sharing knowledge to strengthen team capabilities and improve overall performance.
  • Promoted a culture of accountability within the team, emphasizing the importance of thorough documentation for all completed work activities.
  • Played an integral role in emergency response drills, honing critical thinking and problem-solving skills to effectively handle high-pressure situations.
  • Maintained clear lines of communication with supervisors and colleagues throughout project lifecycles, fostering a collaborative work environment conducive to success.

General Manager

America's Service Station
04.2005 - 09.2008
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.

Education

No Degree - IT Technology And Business Management

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Skills

  • Proficient with all Microsoft Office products including script building in Excel
  • Instrumentation expertise
  • Experience with electrical circuit designs
  • Control system enhancement
  • Identification of hazardous environments
  • Expertise in instrument calibration
  • Experience with network protocols
  • Strategic asset management
  • SCADA system implementation
  • Industrial process automation
  • DCS system configuration
  • Automation system programming
  • Skilled in complex problem resolution
  • Installation support and service management
  • Thorough inspection and maintenance
  • Leadership in teams

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Achieved critical site security by developing and implementing camera security system for gated locations
  • Achieved Scada system overhaul by introducing Inductive Automations Ignition for all Scada related tasks

Certification

  • Ignition Gold Training - 2 Months
  • Foxboro DCS IA Series
  • Rockwell Automation (I.E. Allen Bradley PLCs)
  • Nuclear Electrician A-School Certification
  • Nuclear Electrician C-School Certification (1 Year)

Timeline

Senior Instrument Technician

Kinder Morgan, Inc
11.2011 - Current

Nuclear Electrician

United States Navy
10.2007 - 06.2025

General Manager

America's Service Station
04.2005 - 09.2008

No Degree - IT Technology And Business Management

Kennesaw State University

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