DEVON TRAHAN
Winnie,TX
Summary
Highly skilled Industrial cooling tower technician and Millwright with over 8 years of hands-on experience in refinery, petrochemical, industrial construction, and cooling tower environments. Expertise includes fabrication, rotating equipment maintenance, precision shaft alignment, mechanical seal replacement, bearing replacement, rigging, equipment installation, and outage/turnaround support. Proven track record of safely executing complex maintenance activities while maximizing equipment reliability and minimizing downtime. Recognized for strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting ability, and commitment to safety excellence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Industrial Cooling Tower / Mechanical Technician
Brown & Root Industries
winnie, Texas
08.2020 - Current
- Perform laser alignments, rim and face alignments, reverse dial alignments, and dial indicator alignments on critical equipment.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install rotating equipment including pumps, motors, fans, gearboxes, bearings, couplings, and driveshafts.
- Conduct soft foot corrections, bearing replacements, and mechanical seal replacements.
- Execute rigging and hoisting operations as a qualified rigger and signal person.
- Support refinery turnarounds, outages, shutdowns, and capital improvement projects.
- Interpret blueprints, P&IDs;, and technical drawings to complete maintenance activities safely and efficiently.
- Document maintenance activities and repairs, ensuring compliance with safety standards to promote workplace safety.
- Assisted in the installation of new equipment and machinery setups.
- Trained new technicians on safety protocols and maintenance procedures.
Industrial Cooling Tower / Mechanical Technician
Cooling Towers LLC
Houston, Texas
07.2018 - 08.2020
- Rebuilt and repaired industrial cooling towers and rotating equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Installed, aligned, and maintained fan assemblies, motors, bearings, driveshafts, and gearboxes.
- Performed precision shaft alignments utilizing laser, rim and face, reverse dial, and dial indicator methods.
- Conducted structural repairs, mechanical seal replacements, and bearing replacements.
- Utilized cranes, chain falls, and rigging equipment for efficient equipment installation and removal projects.
- Documented maintenance activities to ensure compliance with industry standards and enhance operational safety.
Warehouse Technician / Fabricator
Cooling Towers LLC
Houston, Texas
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Led fabrication team to ensure timely project completion and adherence to quality standards.
- Oversaw material inventory and coordinated procurement for fabrication projects.
- Supported field operations by managing inventory control, staging equipment, handling materials, and operating forklifts to ensure seamless workflow.
- Prepared materials and equipment for maintenance and construction projects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA05-2026
Skills
- Cooling Tower Rebuilds
- Pump Maintenance
- Rotating Equipment Maintenance
- Laser Alignment
- Rim & Face Alignment
- Reverse Dial Alignment
- Dial Indicator Alignment
- Soft Foot Corrections
- Mechanical Seal Replacement
- Bearing Installation & Removal
- Gearbox Repair
- Fan Installation
- Shaft alignment
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Outages & Turnarounds
- Blueprint Reading
- Precision Measurement
- Rigging & Signal Person
- Industrial Safety
- Equipment maintenance
Certification
- TWIC Card
- Basic Plus
- OSHA 10
- Qualified Rigger & Signal Person
- Forklift Certified
- Extended Boom Lift Certified
- Aerial Lift Certified
- Scissor Lift Certified
- Confined Space Entry
- Fall Protection
- Respirator Fit Test
- Scaffold User Training
- Equipment Operator
- LOTO
- Scaffold Training
- First Aid
Timeline
Industrial Cooling Tower / Mechanical Technician
Brown & Root Industries
08.2020 - Current
Industrial Cooling Tower / Mechanical Technician
Cooling Towers LLC
07.2018 - 08.2020
Warehouse Technician / Fabricator
Cooling Towers LLC
06.2016 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School