- Embracing outdoor adventures such as hunting and cooking
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
Thomas Bordelon
Plaucheville,LA
Summary
Dependable and hard-working professional with a strong background in the oil, gas, and petrochemical refineries industry as a boiler maker/maintenance. Extensive experience in ITS maintenance as a contractor for LADOTD and as a supervisor with fiber optic projects. Hard-working Supervisor with exceptional experience leading teams, delivering results and exceeding expectations. Creative and motivated leader adept at utilizing exceptional design and planning strengths to accomplish complex projects. Skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies. Thrives in fast-paced environments and excels at completing projects quickly and efficiently. Possesses an unparalleled ability to learn quickly and be efficient. Approaches every task with utmost seriousness and dedication, giving full effort to ensure successful completion. Demonstrated leadership skills as a foreman on multiple jobs and currently serving as an OSP splicing supervisor for a major commercial fiber optics company. Experienced in working with industrial refineries such as Exxon Mobil, Holly Frontier, REG, BASF, DOW, and various other sites across the USA. Motivated by success and takes pride in consistently delivering high-quality work.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
OSP Fiber Optic Supervisor
Conterra Networks
02.2022 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
Maintenance Technician/Fiber Optic Splicer/Crane Operator
Ozark Traffic Management, LLC
09.2019 - 01.2022
- Spliced back bone cable, terminated into DMS structures and camera poles on I-210.
- Operated cranes and other equipment while monitoring coworker, personal and overall work zone safety.
- Tested and terminated all cameras and head end switches prior to final installation
- Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
Crane Mechanic
Phoenix Offshore Solutions, LLC
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Repairs, replacement, and inspection of offshore cranes and crane parts
- Replaced Winches, high/low pressure hydraulic hoses, wire rope, load blocks, and pendant lines
- Serviced Cummings and Detroit engines
BOILERMAKER
TURNER INDUSTRIES
03.2019 - 05.2019
- Repairs on heat exchangers, Valves, and PSVs
- Extracting and installation on heat exchangers, bell heads, channel heads, and dollar plates
BOILERMAKER FOREMAN
EPIC SPECIALTY SERVICES
01.2019 - 02.2019
- Removal and installation of blinds on flare lines and reactors
- Installation and removal of reactor distribution trays and beams
- Pushed a 6 man crew through the Completion of job
Boilermaker Foreman
JVIC
09.2018 - 10.2018
- Removal and installation of blinds on flare lines and reactors
- Installation and removal of reactor distribution trays and beams
- Pushed a 6 man crew through the Completion of job
Boilermaker Foreman
JVIC
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Repairs on heat exchangers and PSVs
- Extracting and installation on heat exchangers, bell heads, channel heads, and dollar plates
- Pushed 6 man crew through Completion of job
Boilermaker Foreman
JVIC
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Removal and installation of blinds on flare lines and reactors
- Installation and removal of reactor distribution trays and beams
- Pushed a 6 man crew through the Completion of job
Boiler Maker
Zachry Group
01.2017 - 09.2017
- Maintenace at BASF on everything from Orfis Plates, PSV’s, installation of piping, gasket replacements, basic rigging on reactor heads with weight of 3,000 lbs, and vessel entry for weld buffing
Boiler Maker
JVIC
07.2016 - 11.2016
- Maintenance and installation of performance heaters and PSV
Laborer
Force Corporation
04.2016 - 05.2016
- Maintained railroad maintenance with tie replacements
Boiler Maker
InServ Integrated Service Company LLC
02.2016 - 03.2016
- Removal and replacement of heat exchanges and butterfly valves
Boiler Maker
Wyatt Field Services
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Removal and replacement of heat exchanges
- Also maintenance on Hydro Catalyst
Eddy Current Inspector
Capitol Ultrasonics LLC
02.2015 - 03.2015
- Pulled probe through tubes of heat exchangers and fin fans to acquire data to be analyzed by my technician
- Worked at Valero in Texas City, Texas
Boiler Maker
Optimal Field Services
06.2014 - 10.2014
- Cleaned all construction areas to avoid hazards
- Assisted skilled workers with construction projects
- Replaced and exchanged trays inside of chemical towers
Education
High School Diploma -
Avoyelles High School
Moreauville, Louisiana01.2014
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Friendly and Hard-working
- Understands various learning styles
- Exceptional problem solver
- OTDR operation
- Fusion splicing
- Fiber optic terminations
- Troubleshooting skills
- Hand and power tools
Training and mentoring
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 02/15/96
Certification
- Crane Operator Certification - National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO).
- Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) - The Fiber Optic Association.
- Fiber Optic Specialist/ Splicing (CFOS/S) - The Fiber Optic Association.
- Fiber Optic Specialist/ OSP (CFOS/O) - The Fiber Optic Association.
- Fiber Optic Specialist/ Testing (CFOS/T) - The Fiber Optic Association.
Interests
Timeline
OSP Fiber Optic Supervisor
Conterra Networks
02.2022 - Current
Maintenance Technician/Fiber Optic Splicer/Crane Operator
Ozark Traffic Management, LLC
09.2019 - 01.2022
Crane Mechanic
Phoenix Offshore Solutions, LLC
05.2019 - 09.2019
BOILERMAKER
TURNER INDUSTRIES
03.2019 - 05.2019
BOILERMAKER FOREMAN
EPIC SPECIALTY SERVICES
01.2019 - 02.2019
Boilermaker Foreman
JVIC
09.2018 - 10.2018
Boilermaker Foreman
JVIC
05.2018 - 08.2018
Boilermaker Foreman
JVIC
01.2018 - 04.2018
Boiler Maker
Zachry Group
01.2017 - 09.2017
Boiler Maker
JVIC
07.2016 - 11.2016
Laborer
Force Corporation
04.2016 - 05.2016
Boiler Maker
InServ Integrated Service Company LLC
02.2016 - 03.2016
Boiler Maker
Wyatt Field Services
06.2015 - 08.2015
Eddy Current Inspector
Capitol Ultrasonics LLC
02.2015 - 03.2015
Boiler Maker
Optimal Field Services
06.2014 - 10.2014
- Crane Operator Certification - National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO).
- Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) - The Fiber Optic Association.
- Fiber Optic Specialist/ Splicing (CFOS/S) - The Fiber Optic Association.
- Fiber Optic Specialist/ OSP (CFOS/O) - The Fiber Optic Association.
- Fiber Optic Specialist/ Testing (CFOS/T) - The Fiber Optic Association.
High School Diploma -
Avoyelles High School
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