Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
References
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Kole Fontenot

5683 Hwy 10 Washington,Louisiana

Summary

Skilled Valve Technician & Process Operator with relevant hands-on experience in valve maintenance, repair, and installation. Possess strong mechanical aptitude combined with keen troubleshooting abilities to ensure optimal equipment performance. Previously contributed to enhancing system efficiency and reducing downtime through preventive maintenance and routine inspections in previous roles.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Process Operator

Martin Midstream Partners
Beaumont, TX
11.2024 - Current
  • Experienced and safety-conscious plant process operator using sulfur, asphalt, and sulfuric acid.
  • Skilled in production operations, tank management, and international product shipping.
  • Read automatic gauges at proper intervals to determine flow rate of Product.
  • Performed tests and maintenance using specific instruments, equipment and tools.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures as well as applicable regulatory standards.
  • Trained personnel in the safe operation of plant machinery and equipment.
  • Coordinated with supervisors to adjust processes in order to meet customer specifications.

Valve Technician

Gulf Pro Services
Broussard, Louisiana
03.2023 - 12.2024
  • Troubleshot malfunctioning valves by diagnosing problems with electrical circuitry or mechanical components.
  • Maintained records of valve maintenance activities in accordance with company policies.
  • Calibrated valves using hand tools and gauges according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Inspected parts for defects or wear before installation into a system; replaced any defective parts immediately.
  • Performed inspections and testing of valves to ensure proper functioning and safety standards.

Valve Technician

Louisiana Saftey Systems
Lafayette, LA
07.2021 - 02.2023
  • I worked on production platforms alongside BSEE to test, service, and replace valves.
  • Performed inspections and testing of valves to ensure proper functioning and safety standards.
  • Adjusted operating settings on valves such as pressure relief points, flow rates, shut-off points.

Cashier

Dollar General Market
Lebeau, Louisiana
08.2020 - 06.2021
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
  • Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
  • Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of checkout area.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.

Education

High School Diploma -

Port Barre HighSchool
Port Barre, LA
05-2020

Skills

  • Production operations
  • Valve maintenance
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Data recording
  • Effective communication
  • Process control
  • Waste management
  • Valve operations
  • Parts replacement
  • Valve calibration
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Problem solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Heavy equipment operation

Certification

  • TWIC Card
  • Qualified Rigger
  • SEMS II Awareness Training
  • IADC Rigpass
  • Swingrope/ Personnel Transfer
  • Fall Protection/ User Rescue
  • Fire Fighting/ Incident/ Hotwork/ Firewatch
  • Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S)/ Rspitory Protection
  • Forklift/ Manlift Certified

Affiliations

  • Love Hunting/ Fishing
  • Family oriented, engaged with first child on the way
  • Video games
  • Christian
  • Helping and being kind to others

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Process Operator

Martin Midstream Partners
11.2024 - Current

Valve Technician

Gulf Pro Services
03.2023 - 12.2024

Valve Technician

Louisiana Saftey Systems
07.2021 - 02.2023

Cashier

Dollar General Market
08.2020 - 06.2021

High School Diploma -

Port Barre HighSchool