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Ronald A. Schouest Jr.

Cut Off,LA

Summary

Dynamic Instrument & Control Technician with extensive experience at Bay-LTD, excelling in project management and quality control. Proven track record in instrument calibration and loop testing, enhancing operational efficiency. Adept at technical documentation and fostering collaboration, ensuring successful project execution and compliance with industry standards.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Instrument & Control Technician

Cal-Tec Solutions
Longville, LA
02.2025 - Current
  • Providing technical support for Operations & Maintenance to Venture Global at Port Sulphur facility on operational LNG units.

Instrument & Control Technician

Day & Zimmerman/The Atlantic Group
Philadelphia, PA
09.2024 - 11.2024
  • Executing maintenance and calibration tasks in conjunction with Pre-Start Up testing on assets throughout refueling outages at VC Summer and Oconee Nuclear Power Plants.

Instrument & Electrical Project Manager

Bay-LTD
Corpus Christi, TX
07.2023 - 09.2024
  • Conducted detailed constructability reviews to enhance efficiency of Tesla Design and Engineering Team.
  • Performed inspections of plant commodities upon arrival, documenting issues in condition reports.

Generated inspection reports identifying design problems with proposed solutions for approval.

  • Supported Bay LTD Construction group by providing estimating and scheduling assistance.
  • Facilitated procurement of bulk materials to optimize project execution.
  • Utilized Navisworks Manage to create a Tagging Model in collaboration with I-Construct and vendor P&IDs.

Instrument & Control Quality Specialist

BCP Engineers & Consultants
Gretna, LA
03.2023 - 05.2023
  • Conduct Instrument Loop testing, Calibration, Commissioning, and final quality control inspections.

Instrument & Control Field Engineer

Pinnacle Precision Services LLC
Baton Rouge, LA
06.2021 - 08.2022
  • Executed Instrument and Control Field Engineer support for Westinghouse AP1000 Reactors at Southern Companies Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4.

Developed and submitted work package change notifications for approval.

Ensured inclusion of latest technical and quality documentation on Technical Document List.

Updated MAXIMO Master Equipment List as necessary, adhering to ND-CS-VNP-007 guidelines.

Performed constructability reviews, identifying potential interferences during work package development.

Revised existing work packages to reflect changes in scope or documentation.

Coordinated with project leads to identify requirements for safe and efficient execution of work package scope.

Validated completion of all work steps before initiating work package closeout process.

Instrument & Control Field Engineer

MMR Group
Baton Rouge, LA
02.2021 - 06.2021
  • Delivered engineering support for Calcasieu Pass Venture Global LNG facility during construction phase.
  • Tracked work progress and documented plant commodities installed each shift using IN EIGHT software.
  • Assessed productivity by delivering performance factors for each crew per shift.
  • Communicated daily plans to clients to ensure project transparency and alignment.
  • Maintained three-day look ahead by providing pull cards and term cards daily.
  • Validated all work and answered technical questions prior to sign-off.

Instrument & Control Field Engineer

Bechtel
Reston, VA
11.2019 - 10.2020
  • Executed Instrument and Control Field Engineer support for Westinghouse AP1000 Reactors at Southern Companies Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4.

Developed and submitted work package change notifications for approval.

Ensured inclusion of latest technical and quality documentation on Technical Document List.

Updated MAXIMO Master Equipment List as necessary, adhering to ND-CS-VNP-007 guidelines.

Performed constructability reviews, identifying potential interferences during work package development.

Revised existing work packages to reflect changes in scope or documentation.

Coordinated with project leads to identify requirements for safe and efficient execution of work package scope.

Validated completion of all work steps before initiating work package closeout process.

Instrument & Control Technician

Contech Control Services Inc
La Porte, TX
10.2019 - 11.2019
  • Calibrations, Loop checks, Function Testing, Etc.

Instrument & Electrical Inspector

Epcon Partners Inc
Evanston, WY
08.2019 - 09.2019
  • Daily progress report, Permitting work, Safety, Inspections & Coordination.

Instrument & Electrical Inspector

Strong Hold Inspections
La Porte, TX
12.2018 - 09.2019
  • Build Loop Folders. Manage as built drawings. Lite design work in Auto-Cad.

Instrument & Control Technician

GD Barri and Associates
Peoria, AZ
10.2018 - 12.2018
  • Execute maintenance and calibration procedures on assets during refueling outage.

Instrument & Electrical Inspector

Tulsa Inspections Resources Inc
Tulsa, OK
03.2018 - 10.2018
  • Daily report, Permitting work, Safety, Quality control, New Switch Yard transformers, and Power Distribution. Support cutovers to new system.

Instrument & Control Technician

Contech Control Services Inc
La Porte, TX
09.2017 - 03.2018
  • Hurricane Harvey Recovery Scope, Repair and Start-Up of existing plant & New Ethane Cracker.

Instrument, Control Technician

Pro-Energy Services
Sedalia, Missouri
07.2017 - 08.2017
  • Commissioning of a new simple cycle power plant consisting of two GE LM6000 gas turbines.

Instrument, Control and Electrical Planner/Commissioning

Engineering & Inspection Services
Metairie, LA
01.2017 - 07.2017
  • Install new Honeywell Experion DCS, Operate console during hot cutovers and loop checkout.

Instrument and Analyzer Start Up Specialist

Technical Diagnostic Services
Fort Worth, TX
11.2016 - 01.2017
  • CEMS, Steam Sampling Analyzer Buildings, Wastewater, and Control Valve Specialist.

Instrument Control & Electrical Coordinator

Core Engineering
Corpus Christi, TX
01.2016 - 10.2016
  • New Ren-Tech 600# Boiler, HCU CIS PLC upgrade.

Instrument & Control Technician

GD Barri and Associates
Peoria, AZ
10.2015 - 12.2015
  • Execute maintenance and calibration procedures on assets during refueling outage.

Instrument Control & Electrical Technician

Steele and Associates
Tuscaloosa, AL
01.2014 - 09.2015
  • Start-Up of the Lignite Delivery Facility. Truck dump, Crusher, Coal feeders, & Conveyor’s.

Instrument & Analyzer Technician

Universal Energy
Houston, TX
03.2013 - 11.2013
  • Steam Sampling Systems, Wastewater System, Instrument loop testing and start-up.

Instrument and Electrical Owners Representation

Universal Personnel LLC
New Orleans, LA
01.2013 - 03.2013
  • Console operator signing off loop checks and logic testing. New Hydrocracker unit.

Instrument & Analyzer Technician

MMR Group
Baton Rouge, LA
07.2012 - 12.2012
  • Assigned to support Coordinators by reviewing P&IDs creating RFI for engineering.

Instrument Control and Electrical Field Engineer

Complete Solutions Inc.
02.2012 - 06.2012
  • Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, and Device Net scope. Preformed physical layer testing.

Instrument Control and Electrical Field Engineer

Rev-1 Power Services
Tampa, FL
09.2011 - 01.2012
  • Plan outage scope. Procure test equipment, parts, materials, tools, for upcoming outage.

VPS5 RIE Console Supervisor

Bechtel
Houston, TX
05.2011 - 09.2011
  • Work with Start-Up and testing on instrument and electrical testing.

Instrument and Control Field Engineer

Rev-1 Power Services
Tampa, FL
02.2011 - 04.2011
  • Outage support of a combine cycle power plant with three Mitsubishi 501G gas turbines.

Instrument and Electrical Coordinator

Engineering & Technical Associates
Walbridge, OH
03.2010 - 02.2011
  • Assigned to Capital Projects. Fire Water Upgrade, and MSAT.

Instrument and Control Technician

Rev-1 Power Services
Tampa, FL
12.2009 - 03.2010
  • Instrument and Control Start-up Support on an Ovation DCS upgrade, boiler SCR upgrade.

Instrument and Electrical Coordinator

Engineering & Technical Associates
Walbridge, OH
08.2008 - 09.2009
  • Capital Projects NPDES, Tank Farm Gauging, Lighting, and a new ULSD unit.

Instrument and Control field Engineer

Rev-1 Power Services
Tampa, FL
01.2008 - 08.2008
  • Steam sampling project. Updated 36 Cad drawings and Updated O&M manuals.

Merchant Mariner Master

Harvey Gulf International
Galiano, LA
06.2007 - 01.2008
  • Master of the Harvey Intruder a 13500 HP seagoing Tug.

Instrument and Electrical Planner

MMR Group
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2006 - 05.2007
  • Assigned to EA2 and EOA turnaround. Input activities and durations into D.A.R.T.

Instrument Technician

Western Process & Control
02.2006 - 07.2006
  • Service Calls repairing down ZEBRA PAX II PRINTERS and Webber Label Applicators.

Field Engineer

Technical Diagnostic Services
Fort Worth, TX
01.2005 - 11.2005
  • Commissioning of three Mitsubishi 501G turbines on Deltak HRSG 3 Alstom Steam Generators.

Instrument and Control Technician

TMC
02.2004 - 11.2004
  • DCS console operator supporting loop checks and Start-Up after a major fire.

Instrument and Control Technician

TRS Staffing Solutions
12.2003 - 02.2004

Skills

  • Instrument calibration
  • Loop testing
  • Control systems
  • Project management
  • Quality control
  • Technical documentation

Timeline

Instrument & Control Technician

Cal-Tec Solutions
02.2025 - Current

Instrument & Control Technician

Day & Zimmerman/The Atlantic Group
09.2024 - 11.2024

Instrument & Electrical Project Manager

Bay-LTD
07.2023 - 09.2024

Instrument & Control Quality Specialist

BCP Engineers & Consultants
03.2023 - 05.2023

Instrument & Control Field Engineer

Pinnacle Precision Services LLC
06.2021 - 08.2022

Instrument & Control Field Engineer

MMR Group
02.2021 - 06.2021

Instrument & Control Field Engineer

Bechtel
11.2019 - 10.2020

Instrument & Control Technician

Contech Control Services Inc
10.2019 - 11.2019

Instrument & Electrical Inspector

Epcon Partners Inc
08.2019 - 09.2019

Instrument & Electrical Inspector

Strong Hold Inspections
12.2018 - 09.2019

Instrument & Control Technician

GD Barri and Associates
10.2018 - 12.2018

Instrument & Electrical Inspector

Tulsa Inspections Resources Inc
03.2018 - 10.2018

Instrument & Control Technician

Contech Control Services Inc
09.2017 - 03.2018

Instrument, Control Technician

Pro-Energy Services
07.2017 - 08.2017

Instrument, Control and Electrical Planner/Commissioning

Engineering & Inspection Services
01.2017 - 07.2017

Instrument and Analyzer Start Up Specialist

Technical Diagnostic Services
11.2016 - 01.2017

Instrument Control & Electrical Coordinator

Core Engineering
01.2016 - 10.2016

Instrument & Control Technician

GD Barri and Associates
10.2015 - 12.2015

Instrument Control & Electrical Technician

Steele and Associates
01.2014 - 09.2015

Instrument & Analyzer Technician

Universal Energy
03.2013 - 11.2013

Instrument and Electrical Owners Representation

Universal Personnel LLC
01.2013 - 03.2013

Instrument & Analyzer Technician

MMR Group
07.2012 - 12.2012

Instrument Control and Electrical Field Engineer

Complete Solutions Inc.
02.2012 - 06.2012

Instrument Control and Electrical Field Engineer

Rev-1 Power Services
09.2011 - 01.2012

VPS5 RIE Console Supervisor

Bechtel
05.2011 - 09.2011

Instrument and Control Field Engineer

Rev-1 Power Services
02.2011 - 04.2011

Instrument and Electrical Coordinator

Engineering & Technical Associates
03.2010 - 02.2011

Instrument and Control Technician

Rev-1 Power Services
12.2009 - 03.2010

Instrument and Electrical Coordinator

Engineering & Technical Associates
08.2008 - 09.2009

Instrument and Control field Engineer

Rev-1 Power Services
01.2008 - 08.2008

Merchant Mariner Master

Harvey Gulf International
06.2007 - 01.2008

Instrument and Electrical Planner

MMR Group
08.2006 - 05.2007

Instrument Technician

Western Process & Control
02.2006 - 07.2006

Field Engineer

Technical Diagnostic Services
01.2005 - 11.2005

Instrument and Control Technician

TMC
02.2004 - 11.2004

Instrument and Control Technician

TRS Staffing Solutions
12.2003 - 02.2004
Ronald A. Schouest Jr.