1. Steve Vest
11629 N 103RD
E Ave
Collinsville, OK 74021
stevevest@hotmail.com
Home Phone: 918-371-1817 / Cell: 918-688-6292
Background Summary
Oklahoma Licensed Mechanical/ Process Pipeline Contractor.
Craftsmen with over 35 years of experience as a Controls Systems Technician, skilled
in and knowledgeable of pneumatic, mechanical and electronic instrumentation.
Understanding process control loops and process control systems, including those
that are computer based. I am acquainted with both pipefitting and electrical
fundamentals. I have performed calibrations, documentation, loop checks,
troubleshooting, and the repair or replacement of instrumentation. These tasks
relate to systems that measure and control level, temperature, pressure, flow, force,
power, position, motion, physical properties, chemical composition, and other
process variables. I have the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings,
PID’s and schematics.
Professional History
ORION INDUSTRIAL SERVICES 2009-2015
Field Superintendent, General Foreman,
Sr. Instrumentation & Electrical Technician as needed for a variety
of projects around the country.
(11/14-3/15) Delek Refinery, Tyler, Texas-
I worked two months with KAP in planning stage for full refinery shut
down/turnaround, and three months as Superintendent over 40 man
Instrumentation & Electrical, Capital Improvement, and Maintenance groups.
(02/14-10/14) University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas-
Field Supervisor for U&A power and heating upgrade. 9 month project adding four
new boilers and expanding Delta V control system with peak shaving capabilities.
Field Superintendent for CVR turnaround projects in
Coffeyville, Kansas and Wynnewood, Oklahoma.
Sr. Instrumentation Technician on a GTL project for
Syntroleum with primary duties to use electrical
schematics and instrument loop sheets to identify
and repair plant issues. Worked with various field
instruments utilizing both 4-20ma (HART) and
Foundation Fieldbus, as well as to rebuild and bench
calibrate control valves and regulators, and troubleshoot
instrument issues.
Contact: James Goodman (918-978-9606)
PRECISION FITTING AND GAUGE- 2008-2009
Instrumentation & Electrical Technician for
start up on OG&E/Enogex project.
ICATS- 2007-2008
Instrumentation & Electrical Technician for
start up on AEP/PSO projects.

2. MMR- 2007
Instrumentation & Electrical Technician for
Octane improvement facility turnaround at
Sinclair Refinery.
A G EQUIPMENT- 2006-2007
Instrumentation & Electrical Technician in the
assembly of 2000 HP balanced and opposed
natural gas compressors.
MMR- 2005-2006
Instrumentation & Electrical Technician at Conoco
Phillips Refinery for installation of diesel clean fuels
project.
Contact: Chris Pruitt (1-580-401-5698)
AEROTEK- (Electrician) 2004-2005
Supplying dedicated circuits for networking systems
throughout the Midwest and northeast United States.
Contact: Kevin Anderson (918-382-3030)
EDG- (Tech) 2002-2004
Site support, maintenance, and installation of fuel
management equipment for Navy contracts in
the Pacific Rim.
Contact: Brad Henderson (918-640-4267)
I & E COOPERATIVE- (Sole Proprietor) 1997-2002
An instrument and controls group providing
automation services on a contract basis to the
oilfield service companies during peak load and
emergency situations.
CUSTOMER BASE:
SYNTROLEUM- Research, development and maintenance
on original pilot plant for gas to liquids project.
Contact: James Goodman (918-978-9606)
ELI ENERGY- Alternative energy and peak shaving plant for Jackson, TN.
Contact: Gary Eaton (918-250-6601)
VISIONS CONTROLS- Electric generator and turbine controls
Contact: Randy McSpadden (918-259-3034)
PF&G- Sales, service, and implementation of automation equipment
Contact: John Butts (918-834-5011)
SAGEBRUSH- Pipeline equipment valves, launchers and receivers
Contact: Jim McDonald (918-227-4600)
A G EQUIPMENT- Gas compression
Contact: Kent Bright (918-251-0490)
ETI- Oilfield heaters
Contact: Larry Walker (918-492-0508)
ENERGY EFFICIENT SYSTEMS INC 1995-1997
Automation of oilfield equipment and maintenance
for Phillips Plastics Recycling Facility
Contact: Jim McDonald (918-227-4600)
MILITARY Honorably Discharged 1974-1976
U.S. Army- 2nd
- Armored Division, Battalion Gunner CPL-E4