Steven LaFrance
Port Sulphur,LA
Summary
Reliable Industrial Maintenance Technician with significant experience in machinery repair, preventive maintenance, and safety compliance. Possess strong technical skills along with the ability to troubleshoot complex industrial equipment. Well-versed in maintaining operational efficiency of production lines and managing maintenance schedules. History of impacting productivity through effective equipment troubleshooting and repair, ensuring minimal downtime and continual workflow.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Auto Machine Mechanic
American Sugar Refining
Chalmette, Louisiana
03.2025 - Current
- Maintained and repaired machinery to ensure optimal performance in sugar refining processes.
- Inspected equipment for wear and conducted preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.
- Operated hand and power tools for repairs and adjustments, enhancing machinery functionality.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues and performed timely repairs on equipment.
- Disassembled, repaired and reassembled machines with the use of hand tools, power tools and welding equipment.
Process Operator
Cornerstone Chemical Company
Luling, Louisiana
04.2024 - 03.2026
- Monitored production processes, adjusting parameters to maintain optimal performance.
- Operated chemical processing equipment, ensuring adherence to safety standards and protocols.
- Conducted routine inspections to verify equipment functionality and compliance with safety regulations.
- Operated process equipment such as pumps, reactors, and distillation columns to maintain production flow.
Maintenance Planner
SAVAGE SERVICES INC
Norco, Louisiana
02.2023 - 04.2024
- Analyzed maintenance data to identify trends and improve processes.
- Analyzed data from completed work orders to determine trends in equipment failures or malfunctions.
- Developed maintenance schedules for equipment and facilities.
- Created work orders with detailed instructions for technicians to complete maintenance tasks.
- Coordinated with vendors for parts and service procurement.
- Maintained records related to service contracts and warranties for various pieces of equipment.
Maintenance Technician
McCormick & Co Inc
Gretna, Louisiana
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Performed routine repairs on machinery to maintain operational efficiency.
- Inspected equipment to identify maintenance needs and ensure proper functioning.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of maintenance tools and work areas.
Electrical Technician
Daybrook Fisheries
Buras, Louisiana
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Installed wiring and fixtures for machinery and lighting.
- Troubleshot electrical issues to minimize downtime.
- Maintained electrical systems and equipment in processing facilities.
- Performed routine maintenance on electrical systems such as motors, transformers, and generators.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering Technoloy
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA 08.2014 - 08.2019
Skills
- Machinery troubleshooting
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Equipment maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Quality control
- Safety compliance
- Lockout/Tagout Procedures
- Electrical systems
- System monitoring
- Precision measurements
- Troubleshooting skills
- Maintenance logs
- Problem solving
Certification
- NCCER Electrical
Timeline
Auto Machine Mechanic
American Sugar Refining
03.2025 - Current
Process Operator
Cornerstone Chemical Company
04.2024 - 03.2026
Maintenance Planner
SAVAGE SERVICES INC
02.2023 - 04.2024
Maintenance Technician
McCormick & Co Inc
01.2021 - 02.2023
Electrical Technician
Daybrook Fisheries
09.2019 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering Technoloy
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
08.2014 - 08.2019