Steven Meaux
Port Arthur
Summary
Experienced Process Technology graduate with 16 years in chemical plant operations, specializing in process troubleshooting, control valve diagnostics, and instrumentation support. Collaborated with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to enhance equipment reliability and process stability. Strong safety background in active plant environments, emphasizing safe work practices, LOTO, and equipment readiness.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Valve Technician
ARC Services
02.2022 - Current
- Troubleshoot, repair, test, and calibrate control valves, safety devices, instrumentation, and related process equipment used in industrial process and utility services.
- Support safe and reliable plant operations by diagnosing valve performance issues, leakage, actuator problems, control response concerns, and equipment malfunctions.
- Restore and calibrate devices for PLC-controlled operation, helping ensure equipment responds properly within process requirements.
- Collaborate with operations personnel during process upsets and abnormal equipment conditions to troubleshoot control valve and instrumentation issues affecting process stability.
- Conduct field testing, diagnostics, and repair activities at customer plant locations while following site safety rules, procedures, and documentation expectations.
- Test and repair control valves and safety devices used in process and utility systems, including steam, air, water, and other plant services.
- Support equipment preparation, maintenance execution, and return-to-service activities in active plant environments.
- Document maintenance findings, test results, repair details, material usage, and equipment condition notes to support accurate work history, turnover, and operational awareness.
- Work with engineering, maintenance, and operations personnel to resolve complex valve and process equipment issues and reduce downtime.
Control Valve Technician Contractor
Control Worx
03.2024 - 06.2025
- Performed control valve maintenance, diagnostics, and repair activities in operating industrial units to support safe and reliable process operations.
- Identified and corrected control valve and instrumentation issues affecting process performance, equipment reliability, and operating stability.
- Assisted operations and maintenance teams with troubleshooting process control issues and maintaining equipment within safe operating expectations.
- Maintained control valves and instrumentation used in process monitoring and control loops.
- Supported preventive maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability, extend equipment life, and reduce unplanned downtime.
- Participated in safe work planning, hazard identification, and compliance with site safety standards, permits, and procedures.
- Completed valve write-ups, repair documentation, and equipment condition reports to support long-term reliability and maintenance history.
- Trained personnel on decontamination protocols, safety expectations, and proper work practices in active plant environments.
Valve Technician Supervisor Contractor
Puffer-Sweiven
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Led troubleshooting, inspection, testing, and repair of valves affecting process control, pressure relief, equipment reliability, and unit safety systems.
- Worked with operations, maintenance, and engineering personnel to resolve equipment issues impacting production, reliability, and safe operations.
- Supervised teams performing valve maintenance and repair work in active industrial environments while minimizing disruption to operations.
- Coordinated critical repairs during process upsets, outages, and downtime events to restore equipment to safe and reliable service.
- Diagnosed valve malfunctions using specialized tools, test equipment, and technical documentation to determine corrective actions.
- Trained junior technicians on valve maintenance procedures, safety protocols, standard operating procedures, and quality expectations.
- Ensured repair activities were completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with site procedures and customer requirements.
Material Handler
Zachry
06.2019 - 02.2022
- Supported plant maintenance, construction, and turnaround activities in an active industrial environment.
- Assisted boilermaker crews with work on fixed equipment, piping systems, flanges, valves, exchangers, vessels, and related process equipment.
- Supported equipment preparation and maintenance execution by staging materials, tools, blinds, gaskets, bolts, and other job-specific items needed for field work.
- Worked with maintenance and operations personnel to support safe job execution, minimize delays, and maintain work progress.
- Followed site safety procedures, LOTO requirements, permits, JSAs, housekeeping expectations, and hazard recognition practices.
- Assisted with material movement, inventory accuracy, and field coordination to ensure crews had the correct materials for scheduled work.
- Worked around active process units while maintaining awareness of plant conditions, access requirements, and safety-sensitive work areas.
- Supported reliable execution of maintenance work by organizing materials, reducing retrieval time, and helping prevent job delays due to missing parts or supplies.
Valve Technician/Leadman
Franklin Valve Manufacturing
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Performed valve testing, nitro testing, actuator assembly, quality assurance, and equipment validation to customer and ANSI specifications.
- Assembled, disassembled, inspected, tested, and repaired control valves used in chemical processing, refining, manufacturing, and utility applications.
- Diagnosed and repaired valve malfunctions to restore pressure, temperature, and flow regulation systems to optimal performance.
- Supported startup and commissioning readiness by conducting equipment testing, quality checks, and validation activities, ensuring operational reliability.
- Interpreted P&IDs, schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation to ensure equipment met process, quality, and operational requirements.
- Maintained repair documentation, inspection results, measurements, and test records to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
- Trained new team members on technical responsibilities, procedures, safety expectations, and quality requirements.
- Led team efforts focused on improving equipment reliability, manufacturing efficiency, and process consistency.
Education
A.A.S - Process Technology
Lamar State College
Port Arthur, TX12-2015
Skills
- Core competencies
- Chemical plant operations
- Process troubleshooting
- Control valves and safety devices
- Instrumentation and calibration
- DCS and PLC support
- Pressure, temperature, and flow control
- Process and utility systems
- Equipment testing and diagnostics
- Startup and commissioning support
- Equipment preparation and return-to-service
- LOTO, permit-to-work, and JSA compliance
- P&ID and schematic interpretation
- Process safety and work practices
- Maintenance documentation and turnover notes
- Reliability improvement and downtime reduction
- Training and knowledge sharing
Timeline
Control Valve Technician Contractor
Control Worx
03.2024 - 06.2025
Valve Technician Supervisor Contractor
Puffer-Sweiven
04.2022 - 08.2023
Valve Technician
ARC Services
02.2022 - Current
Material Handler
Zachry
06.2019 - 02.2022
Valve Technician/Leadman
Franklin Valve Manufacturing
08.2016 - 05.2019
A.A.S - Process Technology
Lamar State College