Aaron Pecina
Houston,TX
Summary
Skilled Commissioning Technician with significant experience in equipment installation, system testing, and documentation. Possess strong technical abilities for troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing diverse types of machinery. Demonstrated success in managing multiple projects simultaneously with a proven track record of improving operational efficiency in previous roles.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
Work History
I&C Commissioning Technician
Kentech Technical Services
Beaumont, Texas
06.2025 - Current
- Performed pre-commissioning tests on electrical and mechanical systems, including pressure testing, insulation resistance measurements and functional checks.
- Provided technical assistance to other technicians during the commissioning process.
- Conducted commissioning activities such as loop checking, equipment start-up, system checkout and verification of operations.
- Repaired and adjusted system components by removing and replacing defective parts.
- Performed maintenance and repairs on a variety of process control instrumentation including transmitters, controllers, valves, switches, recorders and indicators.
- Performed field support for interlock, logic, C&E, and dynamic equipment tests during commissioning.
- Worked with engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to meet project goals and ensure seamless system integration.
I&C Commissioning Technician
BenAris
Beaumont, Texas
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Troubleshot and resolved problems associated with instrumentation systems during commissioning phase.
- Inspected, tested and calibrated a variety of instruments to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Performed pre-commissioning checks on instruments and equipment in accordance with approved procedures.
- Provided technical support during plant start-up operations by troubleshooting any issues encountered during commissioning activities.
- Calibrated, tested and maintained a variety of instruments including pressure gauges, thermocouples, flow meters, temperature controllers, and motor speed controls.
I/E Commissioning Technician
Sitewide Project Solutions
Port Sulphur, Louisiana
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Performed pre-commissioning tests on electrical and mechanical systems, including pressure testing, insulation resistance measurements and functional checks.
- Inspected, tested and calibrated a variety of instruments to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Conducted commissioning activities such as loop checking, equipment start-up, system checkout and verification of operations.
- Troubleshot and resolved problems associated with instrumentation systems during commissioning phase.
Instrument Commissioning Technician
Paton Controls
Deer Park, Texas
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Installed new instruments and associated wiring in accordance with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Calibrated, tested and adjusted various instruments to ensure accurate readings.
- Performed maintenance and repairs on a variety of process control instrumentation including transmitters, controllers, valves, switches, recorders and indicators.
- Prechecked and shot loops with board operator for good check out.
- Assisted operations during unit start up.
- Inspected, tested and calibrated a variety of instruments to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Conducted commissioning activities such as loop checking, equipment start-up, system checkout and verification of operations.
I/E Commissioning Technician
Rush Resources
Port Arthur, Texas
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Conducted pre-startup safety reviews of instrumentation systems to ensure proper operation and compliance with standards.
- Installed new equipment for process control systems such as valves, actuators, transmitters, switches and positioners.
- Performed pre-commissioning tests on electrical and mechanical systems, including pressure testing, insulation resistance measurements and functional checks.
- Conducted commissioning activities such as loop checking, equipment start-up, system checkout and verification of operations.
- Developed detailed documentation for the installation of new systems or modifications to existing ones.
Electrical Commissioning Technician
ISC Constructors
Baytown, Texas
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Performed routine maintenance on electrical systems such as motors, transformers, and generators.
- Installed new electrical wiring and equipment in accordance with local codes and regulations.
- Tested existing electrical components to ensure proper functioning.
- Built panels containing relays, switches, circuit breakers., according to customer specifications.
- Repaired electrical equipment using hand and power tools and testing and diagnostic equipment.
- Connected and repaired equipment based on mechanical drawings and electrical prints.
- Read and worked from electronic blueprint drawings.
I/E Technician
Zachry
Channelview, Texas
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Conducted pre-startup safety reviews of instrumentation systems to ensure proper operation and compliance with standards.
- Performed maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of various process control instruments including pressure transmitters, temperature controllers, flow meters, and level indicators.
- Installed new equipment for process control systems such as valves, actuators, transmitters, switches and positioners.
- Tested newly installed instrumentation systems to ensure proper performance before start up operations began.
- Analyzed complex engineering drawings to identify the correct components needed in a project.
- Provided technical support to plant personnel regarding instrumentation related problems and questions.
I/E Technician
Universal Plant Services
La Porte, Texas
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Conducted pre-startup safety reviews of instrumentation systems to ensure proper operation and compliance with standards.
- Performed maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of various process control instruments including pressure transmitters, temperature controllers, flow meters, and level indicators.
- Installed new equipment for process control systems such as valves, actuators, transmitters, switches and positioners.
- Assembled electrical systems or prototypes using hand tools or measuring instruments.
- Maintained system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.
- Improved electrical installations by standardizing procedures for production and field personnel.
- Built, calibrated and maintained electrical instruments used in design development processes.
- Constructed and evaluated electrical components for consumer electronics applications.
I/E Technician
SNC Lavalin Constructors
Houston, Texas
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Performed preventative maintenance tasks on various types of measuring instruments such as thermocouples, RTDs, pressure gauges.
- Assisted in the commissioning of new plants by verifying that all instruments are functioning properly prior to start-up operations.
- Performed maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of various process control instruments including pressure transmitters, temperature controllers, flow meters, and level indicators.
- Conducted pre-startup safety reviews of instrumentation systems to ensure proper operation and compliance with standards.
- Installed new equipment for process control systems such as valves, actuators, transmitters, switches and positioners.
- Tested newly installed instrumentation systems to ensure proper performance before start up operations began.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and completed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Read and worked from electronic blueprint drawings.
- Tested energized and de-energized circuits, following test procedures and assisted in specialized test procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Shore Senior High
Houston, TexasTrade Certificate - Instrument Technician
Diverse Trade Resources
Pasadena, TXSkills
- Pre-commissioning activities
- Start-up planning
- Commissioning procedures
- Electronic industrial control systems
- Electrical schematics
- P&ID diagram construction
- NCCER Electrical
- NCCER Instrument Technician
Timeline
I&C Commissioning Technician
Kentech Technical Services
06.2025 - Current
I&C Commissioning Technician
BenAris
02.2025 - 06.2025
I/E Commissioning Technician
Sitewide Project Solutions
08.2024 - 02.2025
Instrument Commissioning Technician
Paton Controls
01.2024 - 08.2024
I/E Commissioning Technician
Rush Resources
09.2023 - 01.2024
Electrical Commissioning Technician
ISC Constructors
09.2021 - 09.2023
I/E Technician
Zachry
08.2020 - 09.2021
I/E Technician
Universal Plant Services
01.2020 - 08.2020
I/E Technician
SNC Lavalin Constructors
06.2019 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
North Shore Senior High
Trade Certificate - Instrument Technician
Diverse Trade Resources