Abraham Van Horn
Gillette ,WY
Summary
Dynamic I&E Technician with proven expertise at ONEOK in enhancing system efficiency and reducing equipment downtime through rigorous preventive maintenance and troubleshooting. Skilled in instrumentation calibration and electrical schematics reading, I excel as a team player, ensuring seamless integration of new equipment and compliance with safety standards.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
I&E Technician
ONEOK
Gillette, WY
02.2021 - Current
- Enhanced system efficiency by calibrating and maintaining instrumentation and control devices.
- Maximized asset life cycle through rigorous adherence to maintenance schedules while minimizing downtime.
- Supported new equipment commissioning and start-up processes, ensuring seamless integration into existing I&E infrastructure.
- Disconnected and removed motors and pumps.
- Assisted with emergency and scheduled shutdowns while performing regular electrical duties.
- Reduced equipment downtime through routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Tested, troubleshot, and calibrated equipment in shop and field.
- Installed, adjusted and calibrated electrical equipment and instrumentation to maintain proper performance.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, drawings, and layouts to complete repairs.
I&E Technician
Anadarko
Gillette, WY
11.2017 - 02.2021
- Reduced equipment downtime through routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Provided technical support during project planning, ensuring accurate budgeting and timely completion of tasks.
- Tested wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
- Tested, troubleshot, and calibrated equipment in shop and field.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks to verify proper working condition of electrical panels and conduits.
- Installed, adjusted and calibrated electrical equipment and instrumentation to maintain proper performance.
- Inspected equipment for defects and safety hazards and completed necessary repairs.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, drawings, and layouts to complete repairs.
- Modified, maintained, or repaired electronics equipment or systems to achieve proper functioning.
Field Service Technician
Nidec
Gillette, WY
03.2016 - 11.2017
- Conducted regular training sessions to enhance the skills of junior technicians on the team.
- Ensured safety compliance by conducting hazard assessments and implementing corrective measures for identified issues.
- Partnered with installer to troubleshoot and resolve instrumentation and electrical equipment and automation issues.
- Increased production output with proper installation, configuration, and calibration of new equipment.
Maintenance Electrician
Cordero Rojo Mine
Gillette, WY
02.2012 - 03.2016
- Inspected electrical equipment to assure it was operating correctly.
- Responded to fault and wiring issues, identifying hazards and problems.
- Conducted preventive maintenance on equipment.
- Reduced downtime by promptly troubleshooting and repairing electrical issues in industrial machinery.
Maintenance Electrician
Buckskin Mine
Gillette, WY
01.2005 - 02.2012
- Inspected electrical equipment to assure it was operating correctly.
- Responded to fault and wiring issues, identifying hazards and problems.
- Conducted preventive maintenance on equipment.
- Reduced downtime by promptly troubleshooting and repairing electrical issues in industrial machinery.
Education
Associate of Science - Industrial Electronics
Western Dakota Technical Institute
Rapid City, SD01.2002
General Studies
Custer High School
Custer, SD05.1998
Skills
- Instrumentation installation
- Lockout-tagout procedures
- Electrical schematics reading
- Electrical code compliance
- Preventive maintenance execution
- Control systems troubleshooting
- Instrumentation calibration
- Team player
- Electrical troubleshooting
- AC and DC motors
Timeline
I&E Technician
ONEOK
02.2021 - Current
I&E Technician
Anadarko
11.2017 - 02.2021
Field Service Technician
Nidec
03.2016 - 11.2017
Maintenance Electrician
Cordero Rojo Mine
02.2012 - 03.2016
Maintenance Electrician
Buckskin Mine
01.2005 - 02.2012
Associate of Science - Industrial Electronics
Western Dakota Technical Institute
General Studies
Custer High School