Blair Gressett
Clatskanie
Summary
Qualified Technician with strong background in instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting. Proven track record of ensuring optimal performance and reliability of instrumentation systems through precise calibrations and timely repairs. Demonstrated proficiency in system diagnostics and technical problem-solving.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Instrumentation Technician
Lanxess
02.2016 - Current
- Responsible for the installation, calibration and maintenance of field instrumentation and plant operations such as pressure/ temperature/flow/ level transmitters, switches, analyzers, controllers, control valves, tubing, wiring, PLC/DCS systems, Natural gas/liquid fuel/tar boilers, continuous and batch distillation process controls, bagging machinery, preventative maintenance tasks, troubleshooting and general plant operations assistance
- Additional certifications: Hazwoper, radiation safety, arc flash, forklift
I&E Technician
WestRock
05.2015 - 12.2015
- Calibration, repair and installation of electrical and instrumentation systems throughout the paper mill
- Required to be on call and perform planned preventative maintenance tasks
- Regular maintenance on flow, temperature, pressure, opacity and consistency transmitters as well as many Valves/Positioners
- Experienced using Fluke 744, DeltaV, Fieldbus, and Hart
- 1,136 signed and documented apprentice Electrical hours
Electrical Designer
Concept Systems
10.2013 - 05.2015
- Designed and constructed layouts and wiring diagrams for control panels
- Experienced in wiring and designing programmable logic controller layouts
- Analyzed and drafted many electrical and instrumentation diagrams, P&ID’s and loop sheets using AutoCAD, EPLAN and Solidworks
Education
Instrumentation and Industrial Automation -
Perry Technical Institute
01.2013
High School -
Clatskanie High School
01.2011
Skills
- Wiring diagrams
- Instrumentation installation
- Field instrumentation
- Gas detection systems
- Preventive maintenance execution
- Instrument Calibration
- Control valve maintenance
- Critical thinking
- Technical troubleshooting
- Control system troubleshooting
Timeline
Instrumentation Technician
Lanxess
02.2016 - Current
I&E Technician
WestRock
05.2015 - 12.2015
Electrical Designer
Concept Systems
10.2013 - 05.2015
High School -
Clatskanie High School
Instrumentation and Industrial Automation -
Perry Technical Institute
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