Amado Sierra
Longmont,CO
Summary
Experienced with maintaining and troubleshooting electrical and instrumentation systems in industrial environments. Utilizes technical expertise to ensure equipment is functioning effectively and safely. Strong understanding of industry standards and safety protocols, ensuring reliable and efficient operations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
E&I Technician IV
Western Midstream
01.2016 - Current
- Perform reliable electrical and instrumentation preventive maintenance and repair work on DC systems, 480VAC and/or 4160VAC equipment as part of the COSF E&I team.
- Maintained plant automation software/SACADA Systems
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop strategies that improved overall plant performance through continuous improvement initiatives focused on the E&I discipline.
- Updated and executed written procedures.
- Collected, maintained, organized, compiled and manipulated technical data.
- Coordinated with vendors to source high-quality replacement parts and equipment, ensuring timely repairs and reducing lead times for critical components.
- Supported the development of junior E&I technicians through hands-on training, mentorship, and sharing best practices within the field.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
Measurement Technician II
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Calibrated and maintained approximately 60 electronic measurement devices a month.
- Installed and troubleshot electronic flow data collection systems.
- Scheduled, conducted, reported, and performed gas chromatograph sampling for measurement settlement tests.
- Performed calculations for flow coefficients, gas volumes and orifice plate sizes.
Field and Service Mechanic, Flight Test, Block 40, 50 & 60 F-16 & F-35 A/B aircraft
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Perform daily flight line operations in accordance with technical reference and specifications.
- Perform major Flight Test modifications to aircraft fuel and electrical systems.
- Demonstrated 53min and 53sec engine change to the Indian defense ministry for MMRCA (Medium Multi-role Combat Aircraft) evaluation.
- Load and test multiple weapon system configurations.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on all aircraft systems, including engine, crew station, ECS, fuel systems, flight controls, and EW systems.
- Experienced at troubleshooting and problem-solving of various aspects of all aircraft systems.
Rank: E-5 (Sergeant)
United States Marine Corps
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Honorable Discharge
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education
GA800
Yaskawa
09-2023
GE MV7000 Drives
GE Power Conversions
01.2022
Fisher Valve Trim 1400 Course
Applied Controls
01.2022
Gas Production / Processing For Operations And M
Petro Skills – John M. Campbell
01.2020
Application Server 2017 Update 3
Aveva – Wonderware Training
01.2019
Power Flex 750 Series VFD
Allen Bradley
01.2019
Aviation - Airframe And Powerplant
Redstone College
01.2009
Skills
- Understanding new systems
- Adapting to new methods
- Self-directed work
- Electrical system maintenance
- Results-oriented
- Hands on leadership
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Seeking areas of improvement
- Implementing change
- Performing physically demanding activities
- Electrical schematics and P&ID reading
- Control systems troubleshooting
- Instrumentation calibration
- SCADA systems
- Motor control centers
- PLC programming
Timeline
E&I Technician IV
Western Midstream
01.2016 - Current
Measurement Technician II
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
01.2011 - 01.2016
Field and Service Mechanic, Flight Test, Block 40, 50 & 60 F-16 & F-35 A/B aircraft
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
01.2009 - 01.2011
Rank: E-5 (Sergeant)
United States Marine Corps
01.2002 - 01.2007
GA800
Yaskawa
GE MV7000 Drives
GE Power Conversions
Fisher Valve Trim 1400 Course
Applied Controls
Gas Production / Processing For Operations And M
Petro Skills – John M. Campbell
Application Server 2017 Update 3
Aveva – Wonderware Training
Power Flex 750 Series VFD
Allen Bradley
Aviation - Airframe And Powerplant
Redstone College
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