Dwight Courville Jr
Lafayette,La
Summary
Skilled technician with 8 years experience on site, 19 years industry relevant experience in maintenance and repair with background in efficiently resolving issues ranging from minor repairs to complex system faults. Possess advanced knowledge of various tools, equipment, and techniques relevant to job success. Strengths include problem-solving, time management, and ability to work independently or as part of a team to meet operational goals. Contributed to enhancing facility safety and reducing downtime through proactive maintenance strategies and quick response to emergency repair needs. Team oriented with the willingness to adapt work schedule to accommodate customer needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
LyondellBasell
Westlake, LA
01.2021 - Current
- Focus on high pressure equipment efficiency and repairs for LDPE unit
- Provided customer feedback for better machine reliability
- Collaborated with managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance schedules.
- Took on lead roles including turnarounds and maintenance planning
Maintenance Technician
Sasol
Westlake, LA
05.2016 - 12.2020
- Responsible for rebuild of High Pressure Valves and systems
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment during site construction
- Worked closely with engineering team to develop innovative solutions for existing problems.
- Installed new pumps, compressors, boilers and other mechanical systems.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Aligned and balanced new equipment after installation.
Manufacturing Foreman/ Lead
Velocity Machine LLC
Broussard, LA
04.2015 - 05.2016
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Reviewed drawings and specifications to determine number of hours needed to complete jobs and provided customers with quotes.
- Reported project progress, quality problems and order status to customers.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Collaborated with customer engineers to ensure final results were successful.
CNC Operator/CNC Programmer
HOWCO Group Manufacturing
Broussard, LA
07.2012 - 04.2015
- Provide input on ways to improve processes related to CNC operations.
- Achieved safety, quality, and performance standards to meet production schedules.
- Trained new employees on CNC machine operation, safety procedures, and company policies.
- Coordinated with other team members and departments to ensure timely completion of parts and projects.
- Operated hoists, cranes and other material handling equipment to lift heavy work pieces or move loads.
- Performed offline programming usin software such as Mastercam and Solidworks CAM.
CNC Operator/Programmer
Blueline Manufacturing
Lafayette, LA
07.2008 - 07.2012
- Train new operators on the safe use of CNC machines.
- Read blueprints and job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions.
- Load raw materials into machines, change cutting tools when required, and secure material onto fixtures or work tables.
- Perform quality control checks on machined parts using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers and gauges.
- Set up and operate CNC machines to perform tasks such as drilling, tapping, reaming, countersinking and milling.
- Inspect finished workpieces for accuracy according to specifications and make adjustments if needed.
- Clean machinery, lubricate parts, and perform other maintenance activities as needed.
- Became night shift LEAD Mill Operator/ Programmer
QC Inspector
B&M Machine and Fabrication
Scott, LA
06.2005 - 07.2008
- Assisted in developing and implementing quality control systems to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Verified accuracy of production processes by measuring dimensions, angles, and other parameters using precision instruments.
- Maintained accurate records of all inspections conducted in accordance with ISO 9001 standards and customer expectations
- Identified non-conforming parts during inspections and communicated corrective actions needed for resolution.
- Trained new inspectors on proper use of equipment, tools, techniques, and inspection methods.
- Developed Skills to run many different types of CNC and manual machines to produce parts
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Martinville Senior High School
Saint Martinville, LA05-2005
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing / Business Management
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LASkills
- Proficient in Excel, AutoCad other various computer software systems
- Troubleshooting skills
- Mechanical expertise
- Blueprint and schematic understanding
- Project Management
- Crew Leadership
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
Affiliations
- Ability to speak in front of groups of people
- Very sociable and easy to work with
- Committed to help solve issues
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LyondellBasell
01.2021 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Sasol
05.2016 - 12.2020
Manufacturing Foreman/ Lead
Velocity Machine LLC
04.2015 - 05.2016
CNC Operator/CNC Programmer
HOWCO Group Manufacturing
07.2012 - 04.2015
CNC Operator/Programmer
Blueline Manufacturing
07.2008 - 07.2012
QC Inspector
B&M Machine and Fabrication
06.2005 - 07.2008
High School Diploma -
St. Martinville Senior High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing / Business Management
University of Louisiana At Lafayette