Ronald Vaughn
Senior Instrument Technician @The Newtron Group
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Instrument Technician @The Newtron Group
Plaquemine, LA, US
EDUCATION
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Computer Science
Livonia High School
Diploma, General Studies
SKILLS
ABOUT RONALD VAUGHN
Experienced Instrument & Controls Technician with over 10 years of experience in the oil & gas construction industry, supporting projects in refineries, chemical plants, and power generation facilities. Hands-on field experience combined with technical training equivalent to an Associate-level background in Instrumentation and Electrical systems.Proven track record supporting construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup of instrumentation and control systems in complex industrial environments. Extensive experience working with process control systems, safety instrumentation, and plant automation, including DCS, SCADA, and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS).Experienced in collaborating with engineers, designers, and construction teams to ensure instrumentation systems are installed, tested, and commissioned according to design specifications and industry standards.Core Experience• Process control systems, alarm systems, and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)• Emerson DeltaV DCS and SCADA systems• Instrumentation, Electrical & Controls QA/QC inspections• Commissioning and startup support for process instrumentation• P & ID and equipment package walk-downs• Instrument loop checking and functional testing• Cause & Effect verification and interlock testing• Control valve and instrumentation system validation• Foundation Fieldbus configuration and troubleshooting• Inspection of electrical installations including MCCs, motors, and terminationsTechnical Knowledge• Electrically Hazardous Area Classifications• National Electrical Code (NEC / NFPA 70)• NFPA 70E electrical safety practices• NEMA standards and IEC instrumentation symbologyDesign & Documentation Tools• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access)• AutoCAD – basic drafting familiarity• Technical drawing review and markup (P & IDs, loop diagrams, electrical drawings)• Engineering document control and revision trackingGoal-oriented professional with a strong safety mindset and collaborative approach, experienced in supporting industrial engineering and construction projects from installation through commissioning and startup, with a focus on safe, reliable, and constructible instrumentation and control system implementation.
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