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RYAN WHITFIELD

Mandeville,LA

Summary

27 Years of experience as an electrician. 7 years as a I&E Maintenance technician, 9 years as a Electrical/Instrumentation Manager/Superintendent at several Industrial facilities for capital improvement projects, and 10 years self- employed commercial/residential electrical contractor. Experienced in designing, installation, maintenance, and repairing of electrical related devices. Installation and maintenance of medium and low voltage switch gears, motor control centers, motors, panel boards, transformers, generators, grounding, exothermic welding, lighting systems, variable speed drives, utilizing communicators and process meters to perform testing and calibration of various instruments. Experienced in Allen Bradley and Siemens DCS systems.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Whitfield Electrical Service LLC

Self Employed
11.2020 - Current

-Commercial/residential electrical contractor with a focus on backup emergency power systems.

-sub-contracted through Ardent services for repairs and maintenance on industrial backup power infrastructure

-installation, repair, and warranty services for residential and commercial natural gas/propane fueled generators.

-electrical service, repair, and maintenance

I&E Maintenance Technician

Chevron Oronite Company LLC
04.2019 - 11.2020
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and process equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Lead tech on shutdown and maint. on 5 cogeneration units.
  • involved in all low/medium voltage lockout for maint. contractors.
  • coordinated capital project maint. contractors upgrading/additions to complex electrical infrastructure.
  • involved in all plant temporary/permanent backup generator systems needed for emergency plant operations during shutdowns or inclement weather.

I&E Maintenance Technician

Monsanto/Bayer Corp.
02.2018 - 04.2019
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for repair, replacing, or calibrations/efficiency to motors, motor starters, and process flow, level, and pressure equipment.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Continual training on NFPE 70E
  • Create detail instructional startup/shutdown flow chart for new equipment designed for operations technicians.

Electrical Superintendent

Ardent Servcices, LLC.
08.2013 - 02.2018

Coordinate policy and procedures with client, scheduling, and produce updated tracking data progressively. Reviewing capital projects from engineering phase to construction, followed by testing and loop checking. Responsible for trouble shooting and diagnosis of complex malfunctioning motors, lighting fixtures, transformers, preparing power schematics drawing, and red lining revisions as needed. Ensure that maintenance recording is done constantly on all electrical equipment. Install jobs as per IFC drawings and NEC code

E/I Project Superintendent

EIU
12.2009 - 08.2013
  • Constructed I.M.T.T's largest dual load/unload ship dock with vapor combustion unit.
  • Provided I/E maintenance training to familiarize plant electricians of the new vapor recovery/combustion unit.
  • Installed 13.8 switch gear and main medium voltage disconnect to feed Dock 14.
  • completed weekly project updates and constraints with facility supervisor
  • provided a team type atmosphere with daily toolbox topics.


Whitfield Homes and Electrical Service LLC

Self Employed
02.2001 - 07.2009

-Licensed General contractor and Commercial Electrician.

*Residential construction of custom homes and electrical contracting.

*installation, sales dealer, warranty and maintenance of Generac Generators.


E/I Maintenance Technician

EVONIK / STOCKHAUSEN
01.1997 - 03.2001
  • Troubleshooting, inspection, and installation of motors, motor starters, level pressure and flow transmitters.
  • Repair, replace, and test 480v, 4160v motors, starters, and breakers.
  • Test, calibrate dust collectors, dust switches, level probes, vibrating conveyors, photo eyes, pallet stacker, weight scales, and REX radar level gauges.
  • Repaired and calibrated O2 analyzers and treated river water analyzers.
  • Installed, repaired, and maintained EVONIK'S Allen Bradley DCS system.

Skills

  • AC/DC power control systems
  • VFD Installation
  • Allen Bradley PLC efficiency 
  • Instrumentation loops
  • DCS control and configuration
  • NFPA 70E Trained
  • Infrared camera level 1 trained
  • Monitor control systems
  • MS Office/MS Excel/ MS Word
  • Good communication and computer skills
  • Safe and meticulous work practice
  • High voltage breaker maintenance

Affiliations

  • Louisiana State Licensed Electrician, LIC# 48259 (Since 2001)
  • NCCER certified Electrician
  • LSU first responder training 1998
  • Generac generator certified sales, warranty and repair contractor (2007-present)
  • Proficiency in NFPA 70E and OSHA regulations and standards

Timeline

Whitfield Electrical Service LLC

Self Employed
11.2020 - Current

I&E Maintenance Technician

Chevron Oronite Company LLC
04.2019 - 11.2020

I&E Maintenance Technician

Monsanto/Bayer Corp.
02.2018 - 04.2019

Electrical Superintendent

Ardent Servcices, LLC.
08.2013 - 02.2018

E/I Project Superintendent

EIU
12.2009 - 08.2013

Whitfield Homes and Electrical Service LLC

Self Employed
02.2001 - 07.2009

E/I Maintenance Technician

EVONIK / STOCKHAUSEN
01.1997 - 03.2001
RYAN WHITFIELD