Walker J. Fontenot
Lake Charles,LA
Summary
Aspiring to join an innovative industrial company, aiming to apply technical skills for impactful contributions. Focused on professional growth and delivering tangible results that align with organizational goals. Experience in optimizing processes and enhancing productivity.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Operator
CITGO Petroleum Corporation
Lake Charles, LA
02.2014 - Current
- Executed numerous turnarounds and outages in chief operator role.
- Operator in crude unit, reformer unit, flare gas recovery unit, hydrotreater, and sulfolane units.
- Performed routine rounds and equipment checks, demonstrating expertise in compressors and distillation towers.
- Participated in planning stages for major job turnarounds.
- Conducted pre-job safety reviews and navigated control room console to monitor flows and pressures.
- Create LOTO, and follow procedures to prepare equipment for maintenance and coordinated blind team setups.
- Served as chief qualified operator for two years, ensuring adherence to critical audit requirements.
- Led audits and inspections of critical items throughout unit operations.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
City of Lake Charles
Lake Charles, LA
11.2012 - 01.2014
- Activated pumps, valves, and processing equipment to facilitate water treatment processes.
- Managed chemical inventory levels, coordinating with suppliers for uninterrupted operations.
- Calibrated pH, DO, and chlorine meters to ensure accurate daily inspections.
- Monitored and reported plant operations to maintain regulatory compliance with environmental guidelines.
Instrumentation and electrical
Pyramid Instrumentation and Electrical Corporation
Lake Charles, LA
01.2012 - 11.2012
- Calibrated flow computers and pressure and gas samples for optimal performance.
- Installed and calibrated flow transmitters to ensure accurate data collection.
- Conducted function testing and operation of emergency shutdown devices (ESD).
- Inspected and replaced orifice plates to maintain system integrity.
- Commissioned new oil wells, contributing to increased production efficiency.
Education
Associate of Science - Engineering Technology- Process Technology
Sowela Technical Community College
Lake Charles, LA05.2009
Skills
- Standard operating procedures
- Process control
- Safety protocols
- Equipment operation
- Preventive maintenance
- Troubleshooting and repair
- Cooling tower operations
- Permit issuance
- Work ethic
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Process Operator
CITGO Petroleum Corporation
02.2014 - Current
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
City of Lake Charles
11.2012 - 01.2014
Instrumentation and electrical
Pyramid Instrumentation and Electrical Corporation
01.2012 - 11.2012
Associate of Science - Engineering Technology- Process Technology
Sowela Technical Community College