Donnie Blanchard
Addis
Summary
Accomplished Instrument/Electrical Maintenance Supervisor with expertise in performance optimization and team development. Demonstrates excellence in safety compliance and quality assurance, emphasizing efficiency in maintenance operations.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Instrument /Electrical Maintenance Supervisor
BASF
Geismar
08.2015 - Current
- Monitored employee work levels and optimized performance with strategic approaches.
- Coordinated efficient maintenance schedules to keep systems running at peak levels.
- Eliminated knowledge gaps by managing continuous training and mentoring strategies for new and junior personnel.
- Successfully led key shutdowns which resulted in improved startups and reduce down time.
- Direct and coach team consisting of seven Instrument technicians, two Instrument planners and two Electricians to maintain Safety, improve exicution efficiency and reduce rework.
- Inspected completed work to assess quality and identify skill or ability issues.
- Monitored work order backlog and work hand in hand with Operations to keep the backlog consistant to help drive the MPI process efficiently.
- Exicute and review PM's for compliance to requlatory instrumentation per SIS, PSM, NFPA85.
I/E Specialist
Honeywell
Baton Rouge
07.2000 - 08.2015
- Provided technical support and training to junior staff on instrument and electrical systems.
- Maintained accurate documentation of wiring diagrams and system specifications.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules for optimal equipment performance.
- Replaced faulty electrical components of machine such as relays, switches and motors.
- Maintained accurate records of parts used, time spent on each job assignment and repair costs incurred.
- Ensured compliance with applicable safety regulations while performing work activities.
- Leveraged outstanding communication, interpersonal and people skills to work well with clients.
- Managed and trained team members on instrument and electrical safety protocols and procedures.
- Coordinated with contractors to ensure compliance with project specifications.
- Developed work schedules to optimize workflow and resource allocation.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to improve system efficiency and reliability.
- Oversaw production efforts to guarantee timely and budget-conscious completion.
I/E Technician
West Gate Inc. ( Dow Plaquemine Site )
Plaquemine
10.1989 - 08.2000
- Tested and calibrated instruments to maintain accurate readings and performance levels.
- Documented maintenance activities and procedures for future reference and compliance.
- Assisted in the commissioning of new plants by verifying that all instruments are functioning properly prior to start-up operations.
- Troubleshooting and repair of packaging equipment, palletizers, and FFS bagging stretch wrappers.
- Provided technical support to plant personnel regarding instrumentation related problems and questions.
- Implemented changes to existing instrumentation systems according to operational needs or customer requests.
- Performed diagnostics and testing to locate root causes and resolve issues for optimal performance.
- Performed maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of various process control instruments including pressure transmitters, temperature controllers, flow meters, and level indicators.
Education
NFPA 70E Arc Flash Electrical Safety (Certificate) - Arc Flash Electrical Safety
National Technology Transfer Inc
Centennial, CO01-2014
Radiation Safety Officer (Certificate) - Radiation Safety Officer
RSO Services Inc.
Niceville, FL01-2013
ARC Flash And Shock Hazard (Certificate) - ARC Flash And Shock Hazard
Salisbury Assessment Solutions University
Baton Rouge, LA01-2011
Select One, Root Cause Analysis (Certificate) - Root Cause Analysis
Apollo RCA
Baton Rouge, LA01-2010
Fundamentals of Supervision ( Certificate) - Fundamentals of Supervision
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA01-2005
Industrial Electrical & Electronics - Industrial Electrical & Electronics
Southern Technical College
Lafayette, LA01-1987
Skills
- Electrical systems management
- Preventive maintenance strategies
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Safety compliance
- Operational efficiency
- Work order coordination
- Task prioritization
- Regulatory adherence
- Instrument calibration
- Project management
- SAP work order optimization
- Team collaboration
- Customer focus
- RSO (Radiation Safety Officer)
Timeline
Instrument /Electrical Maintenance Supervisor
BASF
08.2015 - Current
I/E Specialist
Honeywell
07.2000 - 08.2015
I/E Technician
West Gate Inc. ( Dow Plaquemine Site )
10.1989 - 08.2000
NFPA 70E Arc Flash Electrical Safety (Certificate) - Arc Flash Electrical Safety
National Technology Transfer Inc
Radiation Safety Officer (Certificate) - Radiation Safety Officer
RSO Services Inc.
ARC Flash And Shock Hazard (Certificate) - ARC Flash And Shock Hazard
Salisbury Assessment Solutions University
Select One, Root Cause Analysis (Certificate) - Root Cause Analysis
Apollo RCA
Fundamentals of Supervision ( Certificate) - Fundamentals of Supervision
Louisiana State University
Industrial Electrical & Electronics - Industrial Electrical & Electronics
Southern Technical College