EDWARD A. HENRIQUEZ
Denham Springs,LA
Summary
Industrial Electrical & Instrumentation Specialist with over 30 years of hands-on experience supporting large-scale industrial, petrochemical, and power generation facilities. Expertise in electrical distribution systems (230kV to low voltage), instrumentation calibration, SF6 gas-insulated equipment, and preventive maintenance. NCCER-certified, safety-focused professional with experience leading crews and coordinating outages, turnarounds, and complex plant operations.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Specialist
Shell Chemical LP
Geismar, LA
01.2006 - Current
- Provide electrical support for HFE, Logistics, Electrical Department, and Cogeneration units
- Support Woodstock 230kV Switchyard, supplying power to all Shell Geismar substations
- Perform run and maintain activities for all plant modules
- Coordinate turnarounds and electrical outages; serve as backup Maintenance Team Leader
- Maintain strict compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards
Instrument Technician
Vector Electric & Controls
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Performed instrumentation calibration and maintenance supporting Mechanical Integrity Programs
- Executed CCP and CPE inspections at Formosa Plastics
- Commissioned new systems using 744 Documenting Process Calibrator
- Calibrated and maintained instrumentation including Rosemount, Foxboro, Yokogawa
- Installed Modicon 420 PLC for VCM-2 unit
- Installed and maintained control valves (Masoneilan, Fisher, Valtek)
Instrumentation / Electrical Technician
ISC – Industrial Specialty Contractors
Baton Rouge, LA
01.1997 - 01.2002
- Supported industrial maintenance at BASF, Exxon Cogeneration, Williams (UTP), Rubicon, Orion
- Worked on high-voltage systems, including switchgear and stress cones
- Installed and maintained Bently Nevada vibration monitoring systems
- Conducted calibrations, loop checks, and preventive maintenance
- Served as Foreman on small projects, leading crews safely and efficiently
Instrumentation / Electrical Technician
Davis International
Baton Rouge, LA
01.1994 - 01.1998
- Installed and calibrated a wide range of process instruments
- Performed preventive maintenance on Westinghouse, Cutler-Hammer, and GE electrical gear
- Terminated marshalling panels, GE PLCs, and Triconex systems
Instrumentation / Electrical Fitter
MMR – Radon Contractors
Baton Rouge, LA
01.1993 - 01.1994
- Installed conduit (½”–6”), cable tray, tubing, and instrumentation
- Pulled and terminated wiring; assisted with MCC equipment installations
Education
Industrial Instrumentation & Electrical Technology
ABC Training Center
Baton Rouge, LA01-2001
Industrial Instrumentation
ITI Technical College
Baton Rouge, LA01-1993
Combat Signaler & Communications
U.S. Army Signal Center
Fort Gordon, GA01-1992
Skills
- Industrial Instrumentation & Calibration
- Electrical Maintenance (230kV–Low Voltage)
- Power Generation & Cogeneration Systems
- Schweitzer Relay Installation & Troubleshooting
- Electropneumatic & Solid-State Relays
- High-Voltage Gear & Transformers (35MVA–5000kVA)
- Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
- DGA Transformer Oil Analysis
- Mechanical Integrity & Safety Compliance
- Crew Leadership & Job Planning
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Extremely dependable and detail-oriented
- Effective team member and crew leader
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
Certification
- NCCER Certified Industrial Electrical and Instrumentation
- Industrial ERT, HAZMAT, Medical First Responder (15 years)
Timeline
Electrical Specialist
Shell Chemical LP
01.2006 - Current
Instrument Technician
Vector Electric & Controls
01.2002 - 01.2006
Instrumentation / Electrical Technician
ISC – Industrial Specialty Contractors
01.1997 - 01.2002
Instrumentation / Electrical Technician
Davis International
01.1994 - 01.1998
Instrumentation / Electrical Fitter
MMR – Radon Contractors
01.1993 - 01.1994
Industrial Instrumentation
ITI Technical College
Combat Signaler & Communications
U.S. Army Signal Center
Industrial Instrumentation & Electrical Technology
ABC Training Center