Taylor Bourgeois
About Taylor Bourgeois
Taylor Bourgeois is a Technical Field Operations Specialist at CenterPoint Energy, with extensive experience in electrical and instrumentation engineering within the aerospace and utility industries. He has worked for various organizations, including NASA and Aerojet Rocketdyne, and holds degrees in Engineering Technology and Electrical/Electronics Technology.
Work at CenterPoint Energy
Taylor Bourgeois has been employed at CenterPoint Energy as a Technical Field Operations Specialist since 2021. In this role, Bourgeois is responsible for overseeing various technical operations within the company. The position is based in Gulfport, Mississippi, where Bourgeois applies extensive knowledge in electrical and instrumentation technology to enhance operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Taylor Bourgeois holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology from The University of Southern Mississippi, which was completed from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, Bourgeois earned two Associate's Degrees from Pearl River Community College, one in Electrical/Electronics Technology and another in Instrumentation Technology/Technician, both completed between 2007 and 2010. This educational background provides a solid foundation in both electrical and instrumentation technology.
Background in Electrical Engineering
Bourgeois has a diverse background in electrical engineering, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. Prior to joining CenterPoint Energy, Bourgeois worked at Aerojet Rocketdyne as an Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer from 2016 to 2020. Bourgeois also served as an Electrical Project Engineer at SAIC for a brief period in 2020 and has experience as an Electrician at Richardson Electrical from 2008 to 2010.
Experience in Aerospace and Utility Industries
Taylor Bourgeois has significant experience in the aerospace industry, particularly at NASA Stennis Space Center, where Bourgeois worked as both an Electrical Project Engineer and Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer. This role involved working with power system equipment. Additionally, Bourgeois has experience in the utility and natural gas industries, having worked as an Instrumentation & Measurement Specialist at Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP.
Professional Timeline
Taylor Bourgeois has built a professional timeline that spans various roles and industries. Starting as an Electrician at Richardson Electrical from 2008 to 2010, Bourgeois transitioned to roles at NASA Stennis Space Center and Aerojet Rocketdyne, culminating in the current position at CenterPoint Energy. The timeline reflects a commitment to advancing skills in electrical and instrumentation technology.