Christopher D. Boyd
Zachary,LA
Summary
Accomplished Electrician with expertise in electrical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. Led teams to enhance workflows and maintain safety compliance. Proficient in PLC programming and blueprint reading, with a strong emphasis on problem-solving and operational efficiency.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrician
Entergy
Killona, LA
06.2025 - Current
- Executed preventive maintenance on Entergy plant electrical equipment to ensure reliability and safety.
- Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
- Troubleshot faults using meters, schematics, and test equipment.
- Identified problems with electrical systems by observing operation, listening for problems and using test equipment such as multi-meters.
- Conducted inspections of breakers, transformers, and switches to confirm safe operational standards.
- Adhered to lockout/tagout rules for energized and deenergized work, prioritizing safety and compliance.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to install electrical components.
- Interpreted schematics, blueprints and diagrams to complete projects on time.
- Repaired conduit, cable terminations, and lighting circuits.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
- Ensured that all work was completed in accordance with applicable codes.
- Followed safety procedures when working on energized circuits; observed lockout and tagout requirements when servicing equipment.
- Worked extensively on three-phase, 277/480 volt power distribution systems.
Decontamination Technician, Nuclear Power Stations
Day And Zimmermann
Tulsa, Oklahoma
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Performed decontamination procedures on equipment and work areas for Day & Zimmermann projects.
- Removed hazardous residue from surfaces using approved cleaning agents and methods.
- Segregated contaminated waste for proper packaging, labeling, and disposal.
- Supported radiological control procedures during site cleanup and material handling.
- Documented decon activities, inspections, and waste records for Day & Zimmermann supervisors.
- Coordinated with craft teams to maintain clean, controlled work environments.
- Identified areas where improvements could be made in order to increase efficiency or reduce costs.
- Managed hazardous waste disposal according to applicable regulations and standards.
Operations Technician
Williams Gas Pipeline
01.2017 - 01.2021
- - Supported maintenance and operation of natural gas equipment, ensuring optimal performance of turbine engines, compressors, gas engines, electrical motors, pumps, and valves.
- - Maintained gas engines, compressors, electrical motors, pumps, and valves, contributing to overall equipment reliability and performance.
- - Assisted in maintenance and troubleshooting of subsystems, enhancing reliability of start/stop functions, safety shutdowns, and combustion controls.
- Troubleshooting of all related subsystems, including start/stop, safety shutdown and combustion
- Managed control systems for efficient operation.
Leadman
Stupp Corporation
01.2009 - 12.2017
- Coordinated work orders for electricians to ensure timely task execution.
- Developed daily worksheets to streamline electrician workflows.
- Communicated daily work progress to supervisor for project tracking.
- Completed orders or transferred them to the next shift for continuity.
- Placed orders for broken or replacement tools at the start of each shift.
- Operated heavy machinery, including tractors, dozers, and backhoes, on construction sites.
Electrician
Stupp Corporation
01.2007 - 12.2009
- Executed work on PLCs, ladder logic, motor control, and AC/DC circuits in residential and commercial settings.
- Performed wiring, read electrical schematics, and worked with fiber optics, telephone wiring, hydraulic and pneumatic circuits, and AC/DC drives.
- Performed comprehensive overhauls on AC and DC drives and motors to maintain operational efficiency.
- Maintained and repaired electrical components in the plant and main office, ensuring operational reliability.
Operator
Stupp Corporation
01.2006 - 12.2007
- Operated production equipment for steel pipe fabrication at Stupp Corporation.
- Monitored machine settings and adjusted controls during pipe manufacturing runs.
- Inspected finished pipe for quality, alignment, and surface defects.
- Produced quality line pipe products while ensuring safety protocols, contributing to national energy security.
Decontamination Technician
Nuclear Power Stations
01.2000 - 12.2006
- Executed contamination control protocols to ensure safety compliance at the plant
- Monitored and managed contamination, rad waste, and radiation levels throughout the plant to uphold safety standards
- Decontaminated tools, surfaces, and work areas in nuclear power stations.
- Performed radiation surveys before and after contamination control tasks.
- Donned protective clothing and respiratory gear for station cleanup work.
Education
ITI Technical College - Associates Degree in Electrical Technology
ITI Technical College
Baton Rouge, LA01-2013
Co-Lin Community College - Welding Certificate
Co-Lin Community College
Natchez, Mississippi01-1999
Southwest Community College - Electrical Technology
Southwest Community College
Summit, Mississippi01-1997
Wilkinson County High School - Auto Mechanic Certificate
Wilkinson County High School
Woodville, Mississippi01-1996
Skills
- PLC
- Ladder Logic
- Motor Control
- AC/DC Circuits
- Residential and Commercial Wiring
- Reading Electrical Schematics
- Fiber Optics
- Telephone Wiring
- Hydraulic Circuits
- Pneumatic Circuits
- AC/DC Drives
- Motor overhaul
- Daily worksheet creation
- Work order assignment
- Work order tracking/completion
- Safety meeting facilitation
- Work progress reporting
- Operating tractors
- Operating dozers
- Operating backhoes
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Motor controls
- Preventive maintenance
- Blueprint reading
- Lockout tagout
- Problem solving
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Personal Information
Title: Operations Technician
Timeline
Electrician
Entergy
06.2025 - Current
Decontamination Technician, Nuclear Power Stations
Day And Zimmermann
01.2021 - 01.2025
Operations Technician
Williams Gas Pipeline
01.2017 - 01.2021
Leadman
Stupp Corporation
01.2009 - 12.2017
Electrician
Stupp Corporation
01.2007 - 12.2009
Operator
Stupp Corporation
01.2006 - 12.2007
Decontamination Technician
Nuclear Power Stations
01.2000 - 12.2006
ITI Technical College - Associates Degree in Electrical Technology
ITI Technical College
Co-Lin Community College - Welding Certificate
Co-Lin Community College
Southwest Community College - Electrical Technology
Southwest Community College
Wilkinson County High School - Auto Mechanic Certificate
Wilkinson County High School