Chad Derouen
About Chad Derouen
Chad Derouen is the Lead Inspector at ExxonMobil and the Owner/Operator of Derouen's Precision Welding & Inspection, with a strong focus on mentoring in the inspection field.
Company
Chad Derouen is currently employed at ExxonMobil as a Lead Inspector, based in New Iberia, Louisiana. He has held this position since 2019. With significant experience in the oil and gas industry, he leverages his extensive background in quality inspection to fulfill his responsibilities at ExxonMobil.
Previous Positions in Oil and Gas Industry
Before joining ExxonMobil, Chad Derouen worked at Bechtel Oil, Gas, & Chemicals as a Quality Inspector from 2018 to 2019 in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area. He also held multiple short-term inspection roles in various companies, including Cajun Consulting, LLC/Shell Pipeline, Energy Engineering Intl. (Flour/Sasol), Fulkrum Technical Resources, and Koch Specialty Plant Services, LLC. His diverse roles ranged from Quality Inspector to Flange Assembly Inspector, contributing to projects across multiple locations in the United States.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
In addition to his corporate roles, Chad Derouen is the Owner/Operator of Derouen's Precision Welding & Inspection, a business he has managed since 2002. Through this enterprise, he offers specialized services in welding and inspection, utilizing his extensive field experience and technical knowledge to meet the needs of his clients.
Education and Expertise
Chad Derouen's educational background includes studies at Louisiana Technical College Tech Area Campus, where he completed a program in Computer Drafting from 1995 to 1996. Additionally, he holds a high school diploma from Franklin Senior High School, where he graduated in 1995 after completing basic studies. His technical training and foundational education have contributed to his expertise in quality inspection and precision welding.
Mentorship and Career Goals
Chad Derouen is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of inspectors, emphasizing the importance of knowledge-sharing within the industry. His career goals include continuing to expand his learning in the inspection field to enhance his mentoring capabilities. He is committed to making a positive impact on others through teaching and strategic guidance in quality inspection practices.