Kenya Taylor

Process Technician with 16+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing, refinery, and wastewater operations. Skilled in Distributed Control Systems (DCS), predictive maintenance, condition monitoring, troubleshooting, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and OSHA/EHS compliance. Proven ability to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, support continuous operations, and maintain safe production in high-hazard environments.

Process Technician at ExxonMobil (2018-07 – Present)

• Monitor DCS trends and respond to abnormal operating conditions across high-hazard process units.
• Perform condition monitoring rounds, vibration analysis, ultrasound inspections, and predictive maintenance activities.
• Execute LOTO, line breaks, equipment isolation, and safe return-to-service procedures.
• Review permits, JHAs, and safe work plans to ensure OSHA and EHS compliance.
• Collect and analyze process samples while maintaining product quality specifications.
• Support root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and uptime.

Process Technician at SNF Flopam (2011-07 – 2018-07)

• Operated DCS systems to regulate chemical processes and optimize production efficiency.
• Managed catalyst charging operations following strict safety procedures.
• Diagnosed and resolved process deviations to maintain operational continuity.
• Performed LOTO and supported condition-based preventive maintenance programs.

Process Technician at Baton Rouge Wastewater Treatment (2008-05 – 2011-07)

• Operated and maintained pumps, boilers, heaters, and wastewater treatment equipment.
• Monitored process flows and adjusted operating conditions to meet environmental regulations.
• Conducted sampling, water quality testing, and preventive maintenance inspections.

Associate of Science in Process Technology – ITI Technical College (2005)