Corey Oxford
Luling,Louisiana
Summary
Results-driven Electrical & Instrumentation professional with 20 years in industrial settings including chemical, agricultural, and oil & gas operations. Expertise in instrument calibration, process safety systems, and preventive maintenance strategies that minimize unplanned downtime. Skilled at evaluating technical conditions, troubleshooting equipment issues, and communicating findings to stakeholders. Committed to applying calibration and instrumentation knowledge to enhance operational risk management and workflow quality.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Electrical & Instrumentation Technician
Bayer Crop Science
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Executed electrical and instrumentation maintenance in complex industrial manufacturing environment to enhance equipment reliability and support process instrumentation, safety systems, troubleshooting, testing, documentation, and operational support.
- Performed instrument calibration, verification, testing, and documentation to ensure instrumentation remained accurate, dependable, and suitable for process operation.
- Evaluated instrument behavior and diagnostic information to distinguish normal operating conditions from developing equipment problems.
- Performed functionality testing of safety instrument systems and interlocks, verifying that systems respond appropriately to defined operating conditions.
- Maintained calibration records, resistance testing documentation, PM records, loop sheets, schematics, and other technical records requiring accuracy and traceability.
- Reviewed completed work and verified that maintenance activities met required technical and quality expectations.
- Monitored critical equipment alerts through an Asset Management System (AMS) and learned equipment-specific fault descriptions and diagnostic indicators.
- Identified potential instrument failures by analyzing recurring diagnostic patterns and trends to prevent unplanned equipment failures.
- Contributed to development of preventive maintenance schedule by assessing equipment condition and diagnostic trends.
- Used technical judgment to prioritize repairs and replacements for system-critical equipment rather than relying solely on reactive, run-to-failure maintenance.
- Used instrumentation data and process conditions to help operations narrow down problems occurring elsewhere in the process.
- Diagnosed electrical, instrumentation, and control-system problems in a complex production environment.
- Worked with operations personnel and engineering to determine whether abnormal process behavior originated from instrumentation, controls, equipment, or another part of the process.
- Applied established procedures, safety requirements, testing criteria, and technical documentation when performing maintenance and troubleshooting activities.
- Participated in safety initiatives, permitting, JSA/JHA activities, and other operational requirements.
- Removed damaged instruments and repaired components.
- Calibrated and maintained precision instrumentation to ensure optimal performance in agricultural applications.
- Diagnosed and resolved equipment malfunctions, minimizing downtime and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Created unit specific Maintenance Job Aids (MJAs).
- Focused Improvement team lead for assigned unit.
Master Maintenance Electrician
Bunge
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Functioned as a senior electrical maintenance professional in an industrial processing facility, addressing troubleshooting, equipment reliability, maintenance execution, and providing technical support.
- Performed advanced troubleshooting of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
- Coordinated maintenance priorities with operations to minimize production disruption.
- Coordinated maintenance priorities with operations, minimizing production disruption during critical processes.
- Supported commissioning, testing, startup, and equipment verification.
- Supported commissioning, testing, and startup of equipment, ensuring successful verification and operational readiness.
- Trained and mentored maintenance personnel, enhancing team skills and technical knowledge.
- Reviewed completed work for quality and proper system operation.
- Maintained focus on safety requirements and established maintenance procedures.
Panel Shop Technician → Installation Technician → Commissioning Technician → Field Installation Supervisor
Petrotech
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Supervised crews of up to 10 personnel to ensure project milestones were met.
- Assigned daily work and prioritized activities based on operational requirements and project needs.
- Read and interpret Scope of Work, drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
- Estimated labor and material requirements to align with project specifications and budget.
- Coordinated work with operations, other trades, contractors, customers, and management.
- Ordered materials and coordinated contractor activities.
- Reviewed completed work and inspected installations for quality and compliance with project requirements.
- Conducted daily safety meetings and managed JSA/JHA and permit requirements.
- Created punch lists and tracked corrective work to facilitate efficient project closeout activities.
- Performed startup, commissioning, testing, and system verification.
- Built and wired industrial control panels.
- Installed electrical and instrumentation systems.
- Performed loop checks, interlock testing, commissioning, and functional verification.
- Troubleshot electrical, instrumentation, and control-system problems.
- Verified system operation and documentation before project turnover.
- Performed calibration of instruments to maintain operational standards.
- Managed industrial instrumentation to optimize performance.
- Implemented PLC systems to enhance operational efficiency.
- Managed DCS systems to control industrial processes.
- Managed safety instrument systems to enhance operational safety.
- Managed interlock systems to prevent unsafe operations.
- Executed commissioning processes to validate system performance.
- Implemented industrial controls to enhance process efficiency.
- Led quality assurance initiatives to maintain high standards.
- Handled technical responsibilities to support project execution.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hahnville High School
Boutte, LA01-2006
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NFPA 70E Annual Training
Skills
- Instrumentation installation
- Field instrumentation
- Power distribution systems
- Preventive maintenance
- Wiring diagrams
- Safety adherence
- Problem-solving
- Reliability
- Task prioritization
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Self motivation
- Procedure documentation
Timeline
Maintenance Electrical & Instrumentation Technician
Bayer Crop Science
01.2018 - 01.2024
Master Maintenance Electrician
Bunge
01.2014 - 01.2018
Panel Shop Technician → Installation Technician → Commissioning Technician → Field Installation Supervisor
Petrotech
01.2007 - 01.2014
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NFPA 70E Annual Training
High School Diploma -
Hahnville High School