Morgan Wright
Houston,TX
Summary
Controls System Specialist with over 10 years of extensive expertise in process automation and electrical management. Proficient in designing, programming, and troubleshooting logic sequences and HMI interfaces, with a strong background in integrating instrumentation and control devices. Demonstrates exceptional skills in quality assurance, equipment repair, and medium voltage systems. Seeking long term employment with a company that offers room for advancement and a safe working environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
I/E Technician
Enterprise Products
Carlsbad, NM
06.2025 - Current
- Supported operations at compressor and meter stations with troubleshooting and calibrating instrumentation, controls and electrical equipment to ensure minimal downtime.
- Implemented scheduled preventative maintenance on equipment and devices.
- Diagnosed and resolved PLC and communication system issues utilizing software tools including FactoryTalk, Crimson and Murphy Centurion.
Automation Specialist
Oxy USA Inc.
Carlsbad, NM
06.2023 - Current
- Design, program and troubleshoot logic sequences and HMI interfaces for process automation.
- Integrate instrumentation, sensors and control devices for wells, SWD’s, CPF’s and CGL’s.
- Conduct routine inspections, calibrations, and maintenance of control and instrumentation systems.
- Diagnose issues with communication protocols such as Modbus and Ethernet/IP.
- Work closely with engineering and operations to ensure operational efficiency and minimizing downtime of equipment. Use SAP to organize work orders and PM’s.
Automations and Electrical Manager
Xtreme Automations and Electric
Carlsbad, NM
11.2020 - 12.2022
- Install and program Lufkin Pump Off Controllers.
- Troubleshoot communications issues on site.
- Build PLC panels for tank batteries, including terminations and loop checking at facilities.
- Install and calibrate field devices to ensure precise accuracy and optimal performance.
- Install, troubleshoot and design 480VAC control panels, working with various relays (120V, 24V and 12V).
- Oversee day to day operations and manage employees. Obtaining jobs from customers, bidding jobs, interviewing potential candidates for employment.
I/E and Controls Technician
Varco Electric
Carlsbad, NM
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Install, calibrate and troubleshoot field devices on well sites and central tank batteries, ensuring precise operations.
- Set up controls and electrical service for central tank battery locations, including electrical panels, conduit, instrumentation tubing and PLCs, enhancing reliability.
- Performed loop checks on field devices, verifying signals on PLC cards.
I/E Technician
Preferred Industrial Contractors
Core, TX
11.2014 - 09.2019
- Maintain, Calibrate and troubleshoot field instrument devices for process equipment such as Flow, Pressure, Temperature and Level Transmitters.
- Troubleshoot and repair Motor Control Circuits.
- Install electrical conduit and Instrument Tubing.
- Maintain and troubleshoot high voltage three phase motors and generators.
- Disconnect and reinstall instrumentation/electrical wiring and devices on Steam and Gas Turbines.
Education
Sports Management
McMurry University
Abilene, TXGeneral Studies
Lee College
Baytown, TXSkills
- Cross-platform PLC knowledge
- Ladder logic and FBD development and troubleshooting
- PID loop tuning
- HMI design
- Technical drawings and schematics
- Modbus and Communications
Timeline
I/E Technician
Enterprise Products
06.2025 - Current
Automation Specialist
Oxy USA Inc.
06.2023 - Current
Automations and Electrical Manager
Xtreme Automations and Electric
11.2020 - 12.2022
I/E and Controls Technician
Varco Electric
09.2019 - 10.2020
I/E Technician
Preferred Industrial Contractors
11.2014 - 09.2019
Sports Management
McMurry University
General Studies
Lee College
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Graduated from Barbers Hill high school in 2010
- Played collegiate golf at McMurry University
- Competed on multiple professional golf tours