Derrick McDougall
Ponchatoula,LA
Summary
Dynamic Electrical Instrumentation Technician with proven expertise at Evonik/Stockhausen Industrial in optimizing control systems and enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in electrical troubleshooting and instrument calibration, I excel in training teams and implementing preventive maintenance strategies, significantly improving system reliability and reducing downtime. Committed to safety and compliance in all projects.
Astute Instrument Technician with over 16 years' experience repairing, maintaining, calibrating and installing industrial measuring and controlling instrumentation in the plants. Technologically sophisticated with expert-level knowledge in PLC,Electrical,SAP,DCS and Instrumentation.
Electrical professional skilled in instrumentation and control systems. Demonstrates strong abilities in troubleshooting, maintenance, and calibration, ensuring optimal performance and safety. Known for effective collaboration and adaptability, driving team success and operational excellence. Proactive in identifying issues and implementing solutions in fast-paced environments.
Qualified Instrument Technician skilled in maintaining, testing, diagnosing and repairing metering control instruments. Translates and understands wiring diagrams for instruments and operational testing. Well-organized record keeper with excellent skills in writing and recording maintenance documentation and reports.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Instrumentation Technician
Evonik/Stockhausen Industrial
Garyville, LA
01.2009 - 04.2026
- Calibrated and maintained complex electrical instrumentation systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Diagnosed and resolved equipment malfunctions, improving system reliability and reducing downtime.
- Led installation of advanced control systems, enhancing operational efficiency across production lines.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance schedules, increasing equipment lifespan and reliability.
- Trained junior technicians on safety protocols and best practices for instrumentation handling.
- Conducted thorough inspections of electrical systems to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Collaborated with engineering teams on projects to improve system design and functionality.
- Applied functional knowledge and troubleshooting abilities to isolate and diagnose diverse faults.
- Installed, tested and calibrated commercial electrical equipment to meet use demands.
- Efficiently installed electrical systems and components with careful analysis of technical schematics and specifications.
Electrician
Electrical Instrumentation Unlimited
Metairie, LA
05.2007 - 01.2009
- Installed and maintained electrical systems in compliance with safety standards.
- Diagnosed electrical issues using advanced testing equipment and tools.
- Led projects involving the installation of instrumentation and control systems.
- Trained junior electricians on best practices for electrical installations and safety protocols.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Ensured adherence to electrical codes during inspections and troubleshooting processes.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Assisted in the design phase of various projects, providing input on optimal lighting layouts, power distribution plans, and equipment specifications.
- Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
- Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
- Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
- Prevented breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and cleaning circuits.
Education
Instrumentation -
TriNova
Gonzales, LA07-2018
High School Diploma -
St. Bernard High
Saint Bernard, LA05-1994
Skills
- Electrical schematics reading
- Electrical safety procedures
- Control systems programming
- Motor control circuits
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Low-voltage systems
- Power distribution
- High voltage systems
- DCS configuration
- Pneumatic systems
- Industrial automation
- Instrument Calibration
- Process control optimization
- Variable frequency drives
- Equipment installation
Certification
- [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Electrical Instrumentation Technician
Evonik/Stockhausen Industrial
01.2009 - 04.2026
Electrician
Electrical Instrumentation Unlimited
05.2007 - 01.2009
Instrumentation -
TriNova
High School Diploma -
St. Bernard High