Brian MCFATRIDGE
Dayton,TX
Summary
Seeking an Analyzer Specialist position. Also possibly interested in I/E/A technical, documentation, engineering support, data/auditing.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Analyzer Specialist
TASC Baytown Refinery
12.2024 - Current
- Work with Engineering / FLS to optimize analyzer systems: upgrades, integration, new installs, replace obsolete, design changes, etc.
- Work with Engineering / FLS to effectively prioritize work to complete GMOCs and high priority work effectively with cost and quality being a focus.
- Maintenance support for CEMs: troubleshoot, repair, maintain, perform CGAs, investigate equipment failure, recommend efficiencies, increase reliability, accurate documentation and records.
- Process GCs/Analyzers: Maintain, PM, rebuild, monitor, verify Process data compared to Analyzer results, accurate documentation and records.
- SCIs: Monitor, test, comply/verify current procedures, comply with current practices, accurate documentation and records.
- Safety Leader within the group by setting an example. Identify, report, and/or eliminate hazards associated with work activity. Continuous compliance with all Safety/Quality training.
- Provide current quality installation/repair updates for Business Team, Technical, Management.
- Ensure each job-site work area is kept clean, organized and sorted. Identify any jobsite hazards and address as job continues.
- Effective at sorting, prioritizing, and executing schedule. Organize jobs by priority, update EM Operations, Technical, and Supervision.
- Update all files, folders, spreadsheets, and or databases daily for 100% compliance.
- Proficient with SAP, MRMA, reports, photos/documentation, etc.
Analyzer Technician
ExxonMobil Baytown Refinery
01.2000 - 04.2024
- Maintenance support for CEMs: troubleshoot, repair, maintain, perform CGAs, investigate equipment failure, recommend efficiencies, increase reliability, accurate documentation and records.
- Process GCs/Analyzers: Maintain, PM, rebuild, monitor, verify Process data compared to Analyzer results, accurate documentation and records.
- SCIs: Monitor, test, comply/verify current procedures, comply with current practices, accurate documentation and records.
- Work with PROCESS and Technical to resolve any reliability issues on equipment.
- Proper feedback and communication with any issues found in unit with Process, Management, and/or Technical.
- Safety Leader within the group by setting an example. Identify, report, and/or eliminate hazards associated with work activity. Continuous compliance with all Safety/Quality training.
- Provide current quality installation/repair updates for Business Team, Technical, Management.
- Ensure each job-site work area is kept clean, organized and sorted. Identify any jobsite hazards and address as job continues.
- Effective at sorting, prioritizing, and executing schedule. Organize jobs by priority, update EM Operations, Technical, and Supervision.
- Update all files, folders, spreadsheets, and or databases daily for 100% compliance.
- Supervision experience with multiple crafts (Instrument, Electrical, Analyzers, Heat Team, Cool Team, soft trades, etc.
Instrument Technician Research
Austin Industrial
ExxonMobil Baytown
06.1997 - 01.1999
- Calibrated and maintained instrumentation systems to ensure optimal performance and accuracy.
- Diagnosed and repaired complex electronic and pneumatic control systems to enhance operational efficiency.
- Very concise and efficient with tubing, piping, connections, and sample system layout and design.
- Basic conduit, wiring, termination skills.
- Technical and Data Entry experience, updating databases, transferring system data, technical resource, Audit field inspection compliance.
Instrument Technician /Journeyman Instrument Fitter
TASC, Amber, SECO, Brown and Root, KCI, JE Merit
Pasadena, Baytown, Mont Belvieu
06.1992 - 07.2026
- Calibrated and maintained various instruments to ensure optimal performance and compliance with industry standards.
- Analyzer building tubing, sample system layout and installation, piping systems, pressure testing, functional testing.
- Conducted preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of metering instruments.
- Outlined detailed work-related cost appraisals and estimates prior to project starts.
- Operated multimeters, oscilloscopes and other electronic testing devices to accurately diagnose equipment issues.
- Installed and serviced new instrumentation, valve, and switches.
Education
AAS - Instrumentation Technology
Lee College
01.2002
EM Apprentice Ship Program - undefined
Department of Labor
01.2004
Skills
- Proficient with Office and other pc skills (Word, Excel, PP, SAP, MRMA, etc)
- Proficient with plant procedures and systems, writing procedures, PSSRs, etc Working with technical/Engineering
- Adapt well to new systems and software
- Open minded
- Motivated, goal-minded, manage time well
- Ownership, commitment
- Safety Leader by example
- SOI/SSHE/DOT auditing: experience in numerous follow ups, investigations, audits, and compliance verification
ACTIVITIES
Photography / Videography for Langtree Resort and Eco center for over 8 years (Non-Profit Veteran assisted living, training, support program in Liberty Texas area). Photography and Video support for ExxonMobil over 20 years: ROCE Awards, Contractor Awards Banquet, Black History Month, ExxonMobil Day, Cinco De Mayo, Baytown, Turn Around group support, Incident Investigation, ExxonMobil Employees Club (Publicity Chair 2011-2013) etc.
Timeline
Analyzer Specialist
TASC Baytown Refinery
12.2024 - Current
Analyzer Technician
ExxonMobil Baytown Refinery
01.2000 - 04.2024
Instrument Technician Research
Austin Industrial
06.1997 - 01.1999
Instrument Technician /Journeyman Instrument Fitter
TASC, Amber, SECO, Brown and Root, KCI, JE Merit
06.1992 - 07.2026
AAS - Instrumentation Technology
Lee College
EM Apprentice Ship Program - undefined
Department of Labor