ARON CHACON
Muleshoe,Tx
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Commissioning Engineer
AB Energy
Muleshoe, Texas
11.2025 - Current
- Led commissioning and startup of reciprocating engine generator systems (Jenbacher units) for power generation applications
- Executed full commissioning scope including:Pre-commissioning inspections
Functional testing and system validation
Startup, synchronization, and load testing
- Verified and troubleshot engine control systems, PLCs, and auxiliary systems (fuel, cooling, lubrication, emissions)
- Integrated generator systems with BMS/SCADA/EPMS platforms, ensuring accurate monitoring and control functionality
- Performed I/O checks, loop checks, and signal verification for instrumentation and control systems
- Diagnosed and resolved issues related to:Engine controls and communication networks
Sensor feedback and control logic
Electrical and mechanical system interactions
- Coordinated with OEMs, vendors, and site teams to ensure proper system operation and project completion
- Reviewed and updated electrical schematics, control drawings, and commissioning documentation
- Supported grid synchronization, load sharing, and system performance optimization
Senior Instrumentation Technician
Enginuity Global
Muleshoe, Texas
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Executed advanced troubleshooting, calibration, and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems in industrial environments.
- Led installation, commissioning, and validation of field devices, including pressure, temperature, flow transmitters, control valves, and analytical instruments.
- Interpreted P&IDs, loop drawings, and electrical schematics to diagnose and resolve system issues.
- Supported DCS/SCADA systems (Honeywell Experion) for process control and monitoring.
- Conducted loop checks, functional testing, and system verification during maintenance and project activities.
- Assisted with management of change processes to ensure compliance with operational and safety standards.
- Mentored junior technicians on adherence to safety standards, including LOTO, JSA, and NFPA practices.
- Coordinated with operations, engineering, and vendors to enhance system performance and reliability.
Lead Controls Technician
Divcon
Austin, Texas
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Led field execution of controls commissioning and integration for mission-critical data center systems
- Oversaw installation, testing, and troubleshooting of BMS (Building Management System) and EPMS (Electrical Power Monitoring System)
- Performed and supervised point-to-point verification, loop checks, and functional testing for control and electrical systems
- Verified operation and integration of:Switchgear, MCCs, ATS systems
Generators and associated control systems
UPS systems and power monitoring devices
VFDs (ABB, Danfoss) and HVAC control components
- Troubleshot system issues including:Communication failures (BACnet, Modbus, Ethernet/IP)
Incorrect signal scaling (4–20mA, digital I/O)
Device offline faults and network communication issues
- Coordinated daily activities between commissioning agents, engineers, vendors, and field technicians
- Reviewed and redlined electrical schematics and control drawings to ensure accurate installation
- Supported system startup, failover testing, and alarm validation for mission-critical operations
- Ensured all work complied with project specifications, QA/QC standards, and safety requirements
Instrument Commissioning Technician/Lead Instrument Commissioning Technician
WOOD GROUP (ANCHOR PROJECT, REG GEISMER, BALLYMORE)
Muleshoe, Texas
03.2023 - 09.2025
- Assigned tasks based on group experience to ensure timely completion of work.
- Provided detailed updates on work progress and future job scopes.
- Collected information on incorrect, missing, or damaged instruments and ordered replacements.
- Ensured workers had updated drawings and that equipment remained calibrated.
- Completed cause-and-effect analysis with vendors and operations to verify system functionality.
- Executed pre-commissioning checks on instruments and equipment per approved procedures.
- Conducted comprehensive functional tests, including loop checks and calibration of instrumentation systems.
- Configured communication networks for various instrumentation devices and control systems.
Lead Automation Technician
Pro-Tek Field Services
Odessa, Tx
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Installed and troubleshot PLC, HMI, and transmitters, ensuring proper functionality through rigorous testing.
- Collaborated with vendors and operations to verify system performance and address modifications promptly.
- Executed equipment upgrades in the field while developing future enhancement plans.
- Integrated modern technology into existing systems to enhance operational efficiency.
- Created system diagrams to illustrate interactions between components clearly.
- Coordinated with IT staff to resolve issues and develop new features for existing systems.
- Maintained knowledge of industry best practices through participation in conferences and workshops.
- Designed software applications for user efficiency, focusing on customer and employee needs.
Instrumentation Maintenance Technician
Phillips 66 refinery
Borger, Tx
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Executed safety procedures and obtained necessary permits for fieldwork, including JSA and LOTO.
- Provided electrical and instrumentation expertise for improvement projects, MOC changes, and maintenance.
- Calibrated instruments utilizing standard weights, pneumatic test equipment, and electronic tools.
- Worked with various control systems including fire detection systems and Honeywell Experion DCS.
- Facilitated commissioning, troubleshooting, and replacement of field devices such as sensors and control valves.
- Utilized P&IDs and wiring schematics for effective troubleshooting and modifications using CAD software.
Instrumentation Maintenance Technician(internship)
Comanche Peak Nuclear Power plant
Glen Rose, Tx
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Leveraged expertise in Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
- Conducted revenue metering and power quality studies to ensure operational efficiency.
- Maintained and troubleshot existing equipment while assisting in new equipment installations.
- Executed programming and functional testing of protective relays and control circuits.
- Managed station DC battery systems, chargers, and power factor testing for reliability.
- Worked with power transformers, circuit breakers, instrument transformers, and capacitor banks.
- Performed electrical tasks including wire running, conduit installation, and enclosure management.
Electrical Maintenance Technician (internship)
Comanche Peak Nuclear Power plant
Glen Rose, Tx
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Conducted inspections of breaker services, verifying wire and module compliance with standards.
- Refurbished breakers by disassembling, cleaning, and replacing worn components to meet specifications.
- Performed weekly battery checks and conducted operability tests to ensure functionality.
- Assisted in testing and refurbishing converters and inverters for optimal performance.
- Executed Live Dead Live procedures to confirm de-energized working conditions.
- Monitored work processes, intervening when safety or compliance issues arose.
- Ensured all personnel utilized appropriate Personal Protective Equipment and adhered to regulations before job execution.
Education
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - INSTRUMENTATION
Texas State Technical College
Waco, TX08.2021
Skills
- Instrument calibration and troubleshooting
- System process control
- Electrical schematic interpretation
- Vendor coordination and management
- PLC programming expertise
Timeline
Commissioning Engineer
AB Energy
11.2025 - Current
Senior Instrumentation Technician
Enginuity Global
09.2025 - 12.2025
Lead Controls Technician
Divcon
06.2025 - 09.2025
Instrument Commissioning Technician/Lead Instrument Commissioning Technician
WOOD GROUP (ANCHOR PROJECT, REG GEISMER, BALLYMORE)
03.2023 - 09.2025
Lead Automation Technician
Pro-Tek Field Services
10.2022 - 03.2023
Instrumentation Maintenance Technician
Phillips 66 refinery
09.2021 - 10.2022
Instrumentation Maintenance Technician(internship)
Comanche Peak Nuclear Power plant
09.2020 - 11.2020
Electrical Maintenance Technician (internship)
Comanche Peak Nuclear Power plant
01.2020 - 08.2020
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - INSTRUMENTATION
Texas State Technical College