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KEITH L. NELSON

Moss Point,MS

Summary

  • Highly skilled, result-focused professional with a track record of proven technical, administrative, and leadership experience on the leading edge of electrical, communications, information, and electronic systems technology. Natural leader with a special talent for transitioning strategy into action and achievement. Excel in managing multiple, concurrent projects with strong problem solving and follow-through capabilities. Strengths include:
  • Strategic Vision, Planning & Execution
  • Maintenance Management & Technology
  • Instrumentation & Control Systems
  • OSHA Safety Practices & Procedures
  • Quality Assurance & Control
  • Workforce Training & Development
  • Program & Project Management
  • Automation Simulation
  • Leadership, Coaching & Teambuilding
  • IT Network Administration Software & Technologies:
  • Distributed Control Systems (DCS) i.e., Ovation, OV-300 Certified, Foxboro, Mark V & VI, Eclipse for LOTO procedures, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) i.e., Modicon and Allen Bradley, Human Machine Interface (HMI) software, Automation Simulation software, pneumatic controls, and power plant instrumentation

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Process Engineer

Biorigin
03.2023 - 12.2023
  • Provided technical assistance to production team when issues arose.
  • Evaluated new technologies and equipment upgrades to enhance overall process capabilities, ensuring market competitiveness.
  • Coordinated with suppliers to resolve raw material issues affecting production schedules.
  • Optimized manufacturing processes by implementing continuous improvement initiatives and lean methodologies.
  • Participated in project reviews to enable ongoing status tracking and reporting.
  • Implemented standardized work instructions, enhancing operator understanding of critical tasks and improving workflow consistency.
  • Identified bottlenecks in the production line through capacity analysis studies, increasing overall throughput rates as a result.
  • Reduced production downtime by conducting thorough root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions.
  • Managed capital projects for the installation of new equipment or modifications to existing systems, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
  • Provided technical support for troubleshooting equipment issues, maintaining plant reliability and minimizing operational disruptions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve product quality, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
  • Reviewed processes, identifying areas requiring improvement.
  • Assisted management in developing annual budgets based on historical performance data along with future growth projections.
  • Spearheaded adoption of Lean manufacturing principles, driving waste reduction and improving operational efficiency.

Instrumentation & Control Specialist/Manager

MISSISSIPPI POWER
01.2005 - 01.2023
  • Company Overview: Plant Watson, Plant Daniel & Chevron Co-generation Station
  • Provided supervision and direction for 12-direct reports and 200-indirect I&C Technicians, including assigning projects and responsibilities in alignment with individual capabilities and the needs of Plant Watson and Plant Daniels power plants
  • Coordinated work with the Plant Watson and Plant Daniels power plant managers or their representatives for maximum station availability, capacity, and efficiency
  • Planned/implemented maintenance schedules/programs relating to electrical, electronic, and pneumatic power plant equipment
  • Allocated charges for labor and materials and made necessary manpower projections for maintenance and capital projects
  • Supervised the installation of replacement or new equipment within existing facilities
  • Scheduled and coordinated field related activities for plant outages, construction, commissioning, and startup
  • Ensured I&C Technicians were adequately trained to provide technical services in instrumentation, controls, PLC logic, HMI/SCADA, network communications, and cyber security to power plant operations
  • Developed programs and perform changes for PLC based control systems to implement the defined control logic
  • Developed and modified programs for the Human Machine Interface (HMI) software to implement interface requirements
  • Troubleshot and repaired plant instrumentation and electrical systems; analyzed and identified causes of equipment failure
  • Implemented process control solutions for process improvement and new projects
  • Participated in Company emergency response activities, including activities required to prepare for such emergency response
  • Completed data sheets, test records, and other operational documentation for equipment and systems in the computer-based work order system, MAXIMO
  • Strictly adhered to and enforced safety procedures as required by OSHA
  • Plant Watson, Plant Daniel & Chevron Co-generation Station

Journeyman Electrician

MISSISSIPPI POWER
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Company Overview: Plant Watson, Plant Daniel & Chevron Co-generation Station
  • Inspected electrical systems, equipment, and components to ensure code compliance while identifying hazards, defects, and remedies to adjust or repair
  • Responsible for safe terminations and equipment tie into electrical backup systems
  • Maintained safe and healthy work sites by following company standard operating procedures, complying with legal guidelines, and code requirements
  • Proficiently learned all aspects of the installation and contributed experience to refining processes to increase efficiency and reduce operational costs
  • Properly communicated with Senior Staff to ensure each project was installed safely and in a timely manner
  • Plant Watson, Plant Daniel & Chevron Co-generation Station

Electrician

MISSISSIPPI POWER
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Company Overview: Plant Watson, Plant Daniel & Chevron Co-generation Station
  • Plant Watson, Plant Daniel & Chevron Co-generation Station

Instrumentation & Controls Technician

DIAMLER CHRYSLER CORPORATION
01.1996 - 01.2000
  • Company Overview: St
  • Louis, MS
  • Responsible for planning, installing, troubleshooting, and performing quality control checks on instrumentation packages for a variety of vehicle platforms to record accurate, pertinent, and reliable data during test; supported the package throughout the duration of the test
  • Performs inspections, bench testing, and repair of sensors, cables, acquisition systems, and other electronic devices
  • Demonstrated precision technical skills in maintaining automated systems, motors and motor controls, computer-controlled equipment of various types
  • Responsible for start-up and testing of electrical controls (input/output); loading software on controls network and PLC modules
  • Utilized existing customer and internal standards as well as references from previous projects to develop and customize all required application specific software (i.e., PLC ladder logic, HMI files)
  • St
  • Louis, MS

Instrumentation Foreman

INDUSTRIAL SERVICES
01.1991 - 01.1996
  • Company Overview: Contractor; Chevron Refinery - Pascagoula, MS
  • Effectively supervised 80-staff/support staff in all maintenance activities of the instrument and controls systems
  • Employed the principles and techniques of foremanship, job planning and control, and the responsibilities of safety
  • Managed asset programs for Instrument and Control equipment and systems with focus on cost management, reliability, compliance, and delivering expert support
  • Defined and managed project budgets, schedules, and execution, including support of technical design reviews, factory acceptance testing, and quality assurance through all phases of the project
  • Developed and applied engineering standards in process control theory, maintenance programs, and project construction
  • Collaborated with multi-discipline teams for problem solving, betterment opportunities, and systems integration
  • Accomplished preventive maintenance and tests on various instrumentation and controls, such as loop, pressure, temperature, shut down and alarm system and fire and gas protection detectors; maintain PLC systems
  • Contractor; Chevron Refinery - Pascagoula, MS

Maintenance Manager

Hood Industries
05.2024 - 01.2025
  • Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
  • Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
  • Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
  • Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
  • Led the successful completion of major facility upgrades projects while adhering to budget constraints and timelines.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective procurement of parts and services, maintaining strong working relationships.
  • Developed detailed maintenance budgets, effectively controlling expenses while ensuring optimal equipment performance.
  • Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
  • Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
  • Streamlined work order processes for quicker response times, resulting in increased productivity and reduced costs.
  • Forecasted and reviewed maintenance budgets to establish cost-effective measures.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.

Education

None - Engineering

Ms Gulf Coast Colleage
Wiggins, MS

Skills

  • Strategic Vision
  • Planning & Execution
  • Maintenance Management
  • Technology
  • Instrumentation & Control Systems
  • OSHA Safety Practices
  • Quality Assurance
  • Quality Control
  • Workforce Training
  • Development
  • Program Management
  • Project Management
  • Automation Simulation
  • Leadership
  • Coaching
  • Teambuilding
  • IT Network Administration
  • Distributed Control Systems
  • DCS
  • Ovation
  • OV-300 Certified
  • Foxboro
  • Mark V
  • Mark VI
  • Eclipse for LOTO procedures
  • Programmable Logic Controllers
  • PLCs
  • Modicon
  • Allen Bradley
  • Human Machine Interface
  • HMI software
  • Pneumatic controls
  • Power plant instrumentation

Accomplishments

  • Developed the first Combined Cycle Simulation in the world, 2015

Software And Technologies

  • Distributed Control Systems (DCS) i.e., Ovation, OV-300 Certified, Foxboro, Mark V & VI, Eclipse for LOTO procedures
  • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) i.e., Modicon and Allen Bradley
  • Human Machine Interface (HMI) software
  • Automation Simulation software
  • Pneumatic controls
  • Power plant instrumentation

Professional Development

Company-sponsored and on-the-job training: Distributed Control Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Human Machine Interface (HMI) software, Instrumentation & Controls Specialist/Manager, Project Planning, Estimating and Management, Instrumentation & Controls Technician, Journeyman Electrician, Automation Simulation, OSHA Safety Practices, Cyber Security, Network Administration, and Leadership Development.

Additional Information

Designed and created the worlds first embedded simulator system for GE gas fired combined cycle units.

Timeline

Maintenance Manager

Hood Industries
05.2024 - 01.2025

Process Engineer

Biorigin
03.2023 - 12.2023

Instrumentation & Control Specialist/Manager

MISSISSIPPI POWER
01.2005 - 01.2023

Journeyman Electrician

MISSISSIPPI POWER
01.2003 - 01.2005

Electrician

MISSISSIPPI POWER
01.2000 - 01.2002

Instrumentation & Controls Technician

DIAMLER CHRYSLER CORPORATION
01.1996 - 01.2000

Instrumentation Foreman

INDUSTRIAL SERVICES
01.1991 - 01.1996

None - Engineering

Ms Gulf Coast Colleage
KEITH L. NELSON