ALEJANDRO BOCANEGRA JR
Baytown,TX
Summary
Instrumentation Technician with 10+ years of industrial experience in refineries and plant environments. Skilled in terminations, loop checks, and troubleshooting control systems. Proven ability to support commissioning/startups, collaborate with engineers and operations, and ensure safe, accurate, and efficient project execution. Recognized for technical precision, reliability, and leadership when coordinating field crews.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instrument Technician
Universal Plant Services
09.2025 - Current
- Calibrated and maintained complex instrumentation systems to ensure optimal performance and accuracy.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and implemented effective repair strategies for various systems.
- Developed preventive maintenance schedules to enhance system reliability and minimize downtime.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices in instrumentation handling and troubleshooting techniques.
Instrumentation Technician
C2C Technical Services
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Terminated control wiring and field devices.
- Performed loop checks and called in loops with operations.
- Troubleshot transmitters, valves, and control circuits.
- Documented calibration/testing results for QA/QC compliance.
- Diagnosed and repaired complex instrumentation failures, enhancing system reliability and performance.
- Developed and implemented maintenance procedures, reducing downtime and improving workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to optimize instrumentation designs for improved functionality.
- Provided technical support during plant shutdowns and startups, ensuring smooth transitions without compromising system integrity.
- Identified issues by testing and troubleshooting instruments, components and assemblies using voltmeters, circuit testers and oscilloscopes.
Instrumentation
Site Wide Projects & Solutions
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Executed instrument and panel terminations.
- Conducted loop verifications and supported system startups.
- Assisted troubleshooting on electrical and pneumatic devices.
- Worked with engineers to ensure proper system performance.
- Conducted extensive testing on instruments for quality assurance purposes before installation or repair work commenced.
- Performed thorough root cause analysis on recurring instrument failures to identify areas for improvement.
- Inspected equipment to detect electrical leaks and other problems.
- Improved process efficiency by recommending and implementing upgrades to instrumentation systems.
- Collaborated with engineering teams in designing and developing customized instrumentation solutions tailored to specific needs.
- Reduced downtime with proactive identification and resolution of instrument issues.
Instrumentation Technician
Turn2
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Terminated wiring on panels, junction boxes, and instruments.
- Performed loop checks during commissioning and turnaround projects.
- Corrected miswired circuits and verified signal responses.
- Calibrated and maintained a wide range of instrumentation systems to ensure operational efficiency.
- Led projects aimed at upgrading existing instrumentation systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Conducted troubleshooting procedures and root cause analysis to determine causes of problems.
- Trained new technicians on best practices in instrument maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting techniques for better performance results overall.
- Implemented operational timelines for service shut-offs to be observed.
- Interpreted test information to resolve design-related problems.
- Provided technical support during plant shutdowns and startups, ensuring smooth transitions without compromising system integrity.
Instrumentation Technician
Inserve
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Terminated transmitters, valves, and analyzers.
- Verified loops with operations and QA/QC.
- Troubleshot instrument signals and control wiring.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations, adhering to proper procedures when working with hazardous materials or environments.
- Installed maintained, and repaired various types of instruments to ensure optimal functionality.
- Removed damaged instruments and repaired components.
- Enhanced system reliability by performing calibration and validation tasks on instrumentation devices.
- Developed comprehensive documentation of instrument specifications, procedures, and maintenance records for easy reference.
- Coordinated closely with vendors/suppliers regarding procurement and delivery schedules ensuring timely availability parts required repair work or upgrades.
- Devised and implemented updates and resolutions for handling risks, maintaining compliance and improving designs.
Instrumentation Technician
ISC
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Terminated control panels and PLC I/O wiring.
- Conducted loop checks and QA/QC verification.
- Supported troubleshooting of control signals.
Instrumentation Technician
Fluor
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Mounted transmitters and performed wiring terminations.
- Conducted loop checks and electrical work on compressors.
- Supported commissioning activities for process units.
Instrument Technician
MMR
01.2019 - 11.2021
- Diagnosed and repaired complex instrument malfunctions, minimizing downtime and improving operational efficiency.
- Utilized advanced diagnostic tools to analyze instrument functionality, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Instrumentation Technician
Houston Controls
03.2018 - 12.2019
- Calibrated and maintained instrumentation systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Diagnosed and resolved electrical and instrumentation issues, minimizing downtime across operations.
- Implemented updated technology in the workplace to improve overall productivity within the department.
- Optimized plant performance with timely troubleshooting and repair of various process instruments and controls.
Instrument Technician
Turn2
01.2014 - 12.2018
- Terminated control wiring and field devices.
- Performed loop checks and called in loops with operations.
- Troubleshot transmitters, valves, and control circuits.
- Documented calibration/testing results for QA/QC compliance.
- Diagnosed and repaired complex instrumentation failures, enhancing system reliability and performance.
- Developed and implemented maintenance procedures, reducing downtime and improving workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to optimize instrumentation designs for improved functionality.
- Provided technical support during plant shutdowns and startups, ensuring smooth transitions without compromising system integrity.
- Identified issues by testing and troubleshooting instruments, components and assemblies using voltmeters, circuit testers and oscilloscopes.
Education
Diploma - undefined
Robert E. Lee High School
Baytown, TX1 2014
Lee College
Baytown, TXSkills
- Instrument Terminations & Loop Checks
- Instrument Calibration & Troubleshooting
- Control Valves
- Transmitters
- Analyzers
- DCS/PLC Signal Verification
- Reading P&IDs
- Schematics
- Wiring Diagrams
- QA/QC Documentation & Compliance
- Crew Coordination
- Safety Protocols
- Wiring diagrams
- Instrumentation installation
- Field instrumentation
- Gas detection systems
- Measurement devices proficiency
- Process control optimization
- Hazardous area classification
- Preventive maintenance execution
- Environmental monitoring
- Control systems troubleshooting
- Temperature sensors management
- Control valves maintenance
- Loop tuning expertise
- Analyzer systems operation
- PLC programming
- Voltage and current meters
- Equipment operation
- Electrical control systems installation
- SCADA system operation
- Power distribution systems
- Safety protocols adherence
- Instrument Calibration
- Schematic reading
- Pneumatic systems
- Energy management systems
Certification
- TWIC Card
- NCCER Instrumentation Technician V4
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Instrument Technician
Universal Plant Services
09.2025 - Current
Instrumentation Technician
C2C Technical Services
07.2025 - 09.2025
Instrumentation
Site Wide Projects & Solutions
01.2025 - 06.2025
Instrumentation Technician
Turn2
01.2024 - 12.2024
Instrumentation Technician
Inserve
01.2023 - 12.2023
Instrumentation Technician
ISC
01.2023 - 12.2023
Instrumentation Technician
Fluor
01.2021 - 12.2022
Instrument Technician
MMR
01.2019 - 11.2021
Instrumentation Technician
Houston Controls
03.2018 - 12.2019
Instrument Technician
Turn2
01.2014 - 12.2018
Diploma - undefined
Robert E. Lee High School
Lee College