Keldren Thomas
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Valve Technician and Shop Supervisor with over two years of specialized experience in valve systems installation and maintenance. Skilled in quality control and customer service, achieving a 12% reduction in defects and enhancing client satisfaction. Committed to fostering a collaborative team environment and driving continuous improvement to uphold safety and compliance standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Package Handler/sorter/production Worker
SHINTECH
Addis, LA
- Efficiently load PVC resin into rail carts, ensuring timely distribution and minimal waste.
- Skillfully operate flex loading trailers, maintaining high standards of safety and accuracy.
- Streamlined product loading processes, resulting in improved operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team to enhance loading accuracy, reducing errors and increasing productivity.
- Implemented safety protocols during loading, contributing to a safer work environment.
Machine Operator
Turner Industries/NovelAire Technologies
Baton Rouge, LA
- Operated machinery ensuring precision and safety, resulting in zero defects over 6 months.
- Facilitated seamless shift transitions by maintaining clear communication, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Adjusted equipment settings for optimal performance, achieving consistent high-quality output.
- Collaborated with operators to streamline processes, reducing downtime by 12 hours monthly.
- Produced parts per specifications, contributing to timely project completion and customer satisfaction.
Hydropulper Operator/roll Rap Operator/material Handler
Georgia Pacific
Zachary, LA
- Certified forklift operator managing logistics efficiently, enhancing workflow accuracy.
- Mastered system codes to resolve jams swiftly, minimizing downtime and boosting productivity.
- Utilized Microsoft control panel for data entry, ensuring precise tracking of inventory.
- Operated machinery with precision, contributing to seamless production and quality control.
Travel seasonal safety valve technician
Millieum power services/ovation holdings
Westfield, MA
03.2026 - 06.2026
- Testing valves to ensure they open at the correct pressure setpoint
- Disassembling, cleaning, and repairing worn or faulty components
- Calibrating valves using test benches and gauges
- Certifying valves to meet industry codes standards such as oil&gas, power plants, chemical processing plants
- Traveled to different power plants
- Brandywine, MD
- Oswego, NY
- Martinis creek-New Jersey
- Etc.
Valve Technician/shop Supervisor
Team Industrial Services
Gonzales, LA
09.2024 - 03.2026
- Install and maintain valve systems, ensuring compliance and optimal functionality.
- Conduct field tests and troubleshoot valve issues to ensure efficient operation.
- Hold certifications, ensuring adherence to safety standards and protocols.
- Inspect and calibrate valves, maintaining detailed maintenance and repair records.
- Supervise shop activities, enhancing team productivity through collaboration pulling and checking in parts
QC Manager
Precision Pump and Valve, LLC
Gonzales, LA
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Led quality audits, enhancing compliance and reducing defects by 12% through strategic initiatives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, cutting calibration errors by 8%.
- Implemented robust documentation systems, ensuring traceability and improving record accuracy by 15%.
- Resolved customer complaints efficiently, boosting satisfaction and fostering long-term client relationships.
- Drove continuous improvement projects, achieving measurable enhancements in product quality and reliability.
Technician Level II
ControlWorx/ John H carter
Geismar, LA
01.2017 - 05.2023
- Installed advanced valve systems, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
- Conducted comprehensive field tests on boilers, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Utilized VR certification and OSHA standards to uphold safety protocols.
- Diagnosed and resolved valve malfunctions, improving system reliability.
- Maintained meticulous records of valve operations, ensuring traceability.
Education
High school diploma - undefined
Lee High School
Baton Rouge, LA05-2008
Skills
- Supervising experience
- Computer skills
- Basic math
- Communication skills
- Operating systems
- Computer operation
- Load & unload
- Forklift
- Stocking
- Mechanical knowledge
- Materials
- Customer service
- OSHA
- Microsoft Office (Experienced)
- Manufacturing
- ASME codes & standards
- Leadership
- Warehouse management
- Warehouse experience
- Oil & gas
- Hand tools
- Management (Skillful)
- Assembly
- Quality control
Certification
- National Board certification June 2021 to Present ASME Section 1("V stamp") and VIII(UV" stamp
- Forklift Certification
- Driver's License August 2025 to September 2028
- TWIC Card January 2023 to May 2027
- ARSC Basic Orientation Plus March 2026 to March 2027
Languages
English
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Twic card update / Osha card / security passport/ Drivers license update
Timeline
Travel seasonal safety valve technician
Millieum power services/ovation holdings
03.2026 - 06.2026
Valve Technician/shop Supervisor
Team Industrial Services
09.2024 - 03.2026
QC Manager
Precision Pump and Valve, LLC
05.2023 - 08.2024
Technician Level II
ControlWorx/ John H carter
01.2017 - 05.2023
Package Handler/sorter/production Worker
SHINTECH
Machine Operator
Turner Industries/NovelAire Technologies
Hydropulper Operator/roll Rap Operator/material Handler
Georgia Pacific
High school diploma - undefined
Lee High School