Thomas Wiggins
Abbeville,LA
Summary
Dynamic Senior Lead II Operator at Cox Oil & Gas with extensive expertise in PLC troubleshooting and safety compliance. Proven track record in enhancing production efficiency and leading teams to achieve regulatory compliance. Adept at maintaining automated systems and fostering collaboration to drive operational success.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Lead II Operator
Cox Oil & Gas
New Orleans, LA
08.2015 - Current
- Maintain the production facility, along with outlining platforms.
- Maintain and troubleshoot PLC automated systems.
- Calibrate and repair automated end devices.
- Troubleshoot and repair SCADA choke actuators.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild pneumatic actuators.
- Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, or process components.
- Troubleshoot, repair centrifugal, diaphragm, and piston-type pumps.
- Maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
Lead Operator
Island Operating
Lafayette, LA
01.2008 - 08.2015
- With Island I have been the lead operator on a 32-platform loop for seven different oilfield companies, and a 22-platform loop for five different companies.
- Complete monthly, quarterly, semi-annual & annual safety system testing.
- Experience with many different SEMS programs along with many different company policies.
- Maintaining many facilities to maximize production and keeping up with regulatory compliance.
- Many years of experience with heater treaters, line heaters and glycol unit.
- Troubleshoot and repair centrifugal, diaphragm and piston type pumps.
- Troubleshoot and repair Scada choke actuators.
- Troubleshoot and repair/rebuild pneumatic actuators.
- Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, process components & pneumatic control panels.
- Artificial lift, Compressors, Pumps, Chemical Injection.
- Helicopter logistics to ensure maximum productivity with minimal flight time.
- Lining up third party for repairs / inspections.
- Lead many jobs from construction, re-completions, P&A and commissioning.
- Writing operating & start up procedures for new platforms.
- Verifying P&ID’s are correct, Compliance & Sems Audits.
- Commissioning new production facilities.
- Function testing safety devices, calibrating and setting all pressure and level controllers.
- Flowback begins after commissioning is completed.
Production Operator
Chroma Operating
Houston, TX
01.2002 - 01.2008
- Day to day operations for maximum productivity.
- Safety System Checks.
- Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning equipment on platform.
- Troubleshooting panel issues.
- Engine and compressor diagnosis.
- Generator diagnosis.
- Morning production reports.
- Supply order.
- Customer and Vendor relations.
- The organization has gone through many hands while I have maintained my position.
Sellers Automotive
Sellers Automotive
Lafayette, LA
01.1996 - 01.2006
- Perform engine diagnostics.
- Tune-Ups.
- Break Jobs.
- AC Repair.
- Troubleshoot motor and drive train issues.
- Engine swap.
- Engine overhaul.
- Rebuild Standard and Automatic transmissions.
- Troubleshoot and rebuild axels.
- I was able to maintain my position by working on my days off from offshore.
Mechanic
Compression Engineering Services
New Iberia, LA
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Maintain compressors and generators.
- Troubleshoot and repair all motor and compressor issues.
- Engine swing, new installations and complete overhauls.
Education
Electronics Technology -
Remington College
Lafayette, LA01.2001
Industrial Technology -
SLCC
Lafayette, LA01.2000
High School Diploma -
Lafayette High School
Lafayette, LA01.1999
Skills
- PLC troubleshooting
- SCADA systems
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Production efficiency
- Team leadership
- Regulatory compliance
- Troubleshooting
- Mechanical understanding
- Advanced troubleshooting
- Maintenance and repair
- Process control
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Preventative maintenance
- Production procedures
References
- Louis Gotreaux, (337) 230-0347, Owner A-Port Dock
- Mark Poche, (337) 298-6496, (Cox) Prod Field Forman
- Billy Reed, (337) 368-7100, (Arena) Prod Field Forman
Timeline
Senior Lead II Operator
Cox Oil & Gas
08.2015 - Current
Lead Operator
Island Operating
01.2008 - 08.2015
Production Operator
Chroma Operating
01.2002 - 01.2008
Mechanic
Compression Engineering Services
01.2000 - 01.2002
Sellers Automotive
Sellers Automotive
01.1996 - 01.2006
Electronics Technology -
Remington College
Industrial Technology -
SLCC
High School Diploma -
Lafayette High School