Kolten Weeks
Bridge City,TX
Summary
Skillful operator effective at overseeing proper function, maintenance, repairs, calibrations, and inspections on multiple units. Offering skills in organization, team collaboration and communication. Pursuing repair-oriented role with established company. Knowledgeable in power plant and water systems. Polished with a keen sense of urgency when tackling tasks. Pursuing a role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Operator
Entergy
Orange, TX
09.2024 - Current
- Improved equipment reliability by performing routine maintenance tasks and inspections.
- Performed Lockout/Tagout procedures safely and efficiently.
- Performed daily rounds on all equipment and processes, making sure there are no problems in the unit and recording process readings.
- Implemented process improvements, resulting in reduced waste and increased yield.
- Enhanced power plant efficiency by monitoring and adjusting control systems for optimal performance.
- Worked with site to maintain compliance with applicable environment regulations.
Pressure Relief Valve Technician
Septoint, Cheniere LNG
Cameron, LA
02.2023 - 09.2024
- Work with operators to test, repair, overhaul, and troubleshoot pressure relief valves and control valves at Cheniere LNG.
- Gather permits and other necessary job equipment to efficiently complete jobs on tanks and trains.
- Maintain professional working environment and enhance productivity by keeping all areas neat and organized.
- Record maintenance information, test results, material usage and repairs made.
- Conduct testing and diagnostics work on control valves and other equipment at customer locations.
Valve Technician
Setpoint Integrated Solutions Inc
Sulphur, LA
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Facilitated repair and testing of control valves, industrial isolation valves and actuators to prevent malfunction and support longevity.
- Performed field service work at several plants, including Cheniere LNG, Phillips 66, CITGO and Westlake.
- Performed field service and valve testing with computerized lift assists, operating with safety and deliberation to achieve repair solutions and maintain machine longevity.
- Reviewed and disassembled control valves prior to completing skilled repairs.
- Recorded maintenance information, test results, material usage and repairs made.
- Rigged and hoisted valve and actuator components in compliance with OSHA standards.
- Installed, inspected and tested electric meters, relays and power sources to detect causes of malfunctions and inaccuracies using hand tools and testing equipment.
Overnight Maintenance
Maintenance, Walmart
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Completed regular cycle counts and inventory audits.
- Used and operated various types of tools such as power saws, sanders, grinders, forklifts, and basic hand tools.
- Learned to expertly use hand and power equipment for hoisting, drilling, precision measuring and electronic testing.
- Worked with staff, contractors and residents on major repair and renovation projects.
- Maintained safety conditions and standards in facility.
- Oversaw comprehensive maintenance of machines, lights, fans, plumbing, hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic systems.
- Manually transported warehouse materials weighing up to 80 pounds and maintained stamina while standing, sitting, bending and walking for extended periods of time
Grounds Maintenance Technician
Lawn Solutions
05.2018 - 03.2021
- Diagnosed problems with equipment and performed regular maintenance to keep equipment functional.
- Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, wedding, grubbing and trimming and edging around walks, walls and flower beds.
- Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health and keep facilities neat and well- groomed.
- Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Instrumentation Technology
Lamar Institute of Technology
Beaumont, TX12.2021
Skills
- Process control knowledge and development
- Equipment maintenance (oil levels, bearing temperatures, flow/pressure ranges)
- Starting/stopping pumps and motors
- Lockout/Tagout procedures
- Calibration and diagnostic techniques
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Valve pretesting
- Crane/rig operations
- Workflow Diagram Illustration/Tracing
- Industrial Maintenance
- Electrical knowledge and applications
- Forklift Operations
- Construction
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Digital Applications
- Process Control and Measurements
- Mechanical knowledge
- Microsoft Office (4 years)
- Machine Operations
Additional Information
- TWIC certified
- LOTO procedure training course, 2025
- TXWC, Electrical Safety National Fire Protection Association, 70E training completed, 2025
- Limitorque valve training completed (detailed training on Limitorque MOVs), 2025
- Various NERC training courses taken, 2024-2025
- Various Environmental DOT course taken, 2024-2025
- Hazardous energy controls training course (spill prevention, cleanup, PPE), 2025
- Simulator Legacy training (simulated running units), 2025
- Conduct of Operations/Maintenance training, 2024
- Confined space training, 2025
- Human Performance trained, June 2025
- Certified performing authority when doing jobs with permits.
- ISA (International Society of Automation) certified as of October 2023
- Licensed Forklift Operator as of September 2024
- Basic Plus Safety Council
- Cameron, Cheniere LNG Site Specific trained
Timeline
Maintenance Operator
Entergy
09.2024 - Current
Pressure Relief Valve Technician
Septoint, Cheniere LNG
02.2023 - 09.2024
Valve Technician
Setpoint Integrated Solutions Inc
02.2022 - 02.2023
Overnight Maintenance
Maintenance, Walmart
03.2021 - 02.2022
Grounds Maintenance Technician
Lawn Solutions
05.2018 - 03.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Instrumentation Technology
Lamar Institute of Technology