JOSE J. EMBIL
Three Rivers,MI
Summary
Proficient and dedicated Instrumentation Technician bringing 13-year history of checking, maintaining and calibrating instrumentation. Successful at working in industrial environments with commitment to learning new processes and procedures quickly. Advanced skills in troubleshooting, installation of new instrumentation, procuring new instrumentation such as standards and process equipment, and training of instrumentation techs and electricians in instrumentation. Disciplined and hardworking team player with proven history of fast and detail-oriented work. Bring in house training for loadcells and scales from Antibus scale, in the future training for flowmeters from Micromotion/Emerson and control valves from Cornerstone/Fisher valves. Accomplished Technician skilled in troubleshooting, diagnostics, writing new instrument checklists and service on diverse instrumentation. Configures components for optimal performance. Talented repairer with organized and systematic approach to problem-solving.
Overview
53
53
years of professional experience
Work History
Instrument Technician
Abbott Nutrition
Sturgis, Michigan
05.2006 - Current
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask
- Ordering of new replacement standards and equipment. New standards for instruments, laboratories, and packaging lines.
- Liaised with engineering staff and end line users on special projects to assist with configuration, installation and interoperation of system equipment.
- Studied and interpreted equipment manuals, circuit diagrams, blueprints and schematics to determine corrective actions for repairs, calibrations and installations.
- Enhanced real-world system operation by standardizing procedures, equipment, and field installation of equipment such as flowmeters, transmitters, scales, and other instrumentation. Assisted in creation of new PMO calibrations, procedures, and training of instrument techs and electricians.
- Performed repair procedures on damaged instruments and sourced replacements from approved vendors.
- Assisting other departments with HVAC issues, laboratory equipment issues, and packaging issues.
Truck Driver
Venture Technology
Elkhart, Indiana
08.2005 - 05.2006
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving delivery issues.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor of issues with trailer frames.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Master Electrician
IBEW
Kalamazoo, Michigan
09.1997 - 07.2005
- Interpreted electrical codes and diagrams to complete electrical repair and installation tasks.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
- Completed rough-in, termination and underground work.
- Carried out timely preventive maintenance actions, inspections with infrared cameras and repairs on panelboards, control centers, high potential testing of electrical conductors, and other electrical equipment.
- Verified problems, investigated faults and troubleshot solutions to enhance installations.
- Diagnosed issues and developed effective solutions.
- Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits and motors.
Hovey Electric, Inc
Kalamazoo, Michigan
08.1996 - 08.1997
- Increased customer satisfaction by installation of new instrumentation equipment such as new automation of tank farm monitoring equipment.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Installation Rigid, IMC, EMT, PVC conduit, Armored cable, Sealtight liquid and standard, Romex, and wire according to plans and code requirements.
- Installation and repair of various electrical equipment such as light fixtures, controls, switches, relays and circuit breaker panels.
Balkema Electric
Kalamazoo, Michigan
07.1995 - 07.1996
- Repaired light fixtures, controls, switches, relays and circuit breaker panels based on detailed evaluations.
- Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining and connecting wire.
bus driver
Kalamazoo Public Schools
01.1995 - 06.2021
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
- Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
Education
Inside Journeyman Electrician And Master - Electrical Equipment Installation And Repair
Apprentice For The Electrical Industry IBEW 131
Kalamazoo, MI06.2000
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science And Programming, Mathematics
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MIHigh School Diploma -
Holland High School
Holland, MI06.1983
Skills
- Dependable and Trustworthy
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Resource Estimates
- Defect Correction
- Hardware and Software Integration
- Records Compilation and Maintenance
- Complex Problem Solving
- Testing Documentation
- Equipment Functional Improvement
- Codes and Standards Compliance
- Precision Instruments
Spending time with family and building model cars and planes
Mentoring my children to reach theirs goals, encouraging them to higher learning, and spending time with them as much as possible. I like building plastic model cars and airplanes with as much details as possible. New interest with different types of flowering plants.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Instrument Technician
Abbott Nutrition
05.2006 - Current
Truck Driver
Venture Technology
08.2005 - 05.2006
Master Electrician
IBEW
09.1997 - 07.2005
Hovey Electric, Inc
08.1996 - 08.1997
Balkema Electric
07.1995 - 07.1996
bus driver
Kalamazoo Public Schools
01.1995 - 06.2021
Inside Journeyman Electrician And Master - Electrical Equipment Installation And Repair
Apprentice For The Electrical Industry IBEW 131
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science And Programming, Mathematics
Grand Valley State University
High School Diploma -
Holland High School