Christian Vela, AAS Instrumentation Technology
El Lago,TX
Summary
Capable Instrumentation Technician with an AAS degree in Instrument Technology. Three years of industry experience, with an electrical background, working in fast-paced industrial environments. Eager to learn, detail-oriented and meticulous. Exceptional critical and analytical thinking skills with clear and effective communication abilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Service Technician
BlackRock for Conifer systems a BP corporation
Houston, TX
12.2023 - Current
- Installed new instruments and associated wiring.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted pressure transmitter, oxygen analyzers, pneumatic and electrical positioners, safety shut-off valves, source-powered electric actuators.
- Performed maintenance and repairs on a variety of process control instrumentation, including transmitters, controllers, valves, switches, recorders, solenoids, and indicators.
- Troubleshot and cleared faults in instruments.
- Provided remote/on-site technical support.
- Understood and worked from prints, drawings, graphs, charts, and instructional technical manuals.
- Logged work completed, work to be done via Microsoft Excel.
- Coordinated trips to site with upper management to ensure efficient workdays.
- Red-lined schematics.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting service activities performed on each job site.
- Traveled state to state from job site to job site.
- Not afraid to ask for help if needed.
I&E
ISC
Deer Park, TX
09.2023 - 11.2024
- Installed electrical wiring during turn-around project.
- Repaired electrical equipment.
- Utilized electronic blueprint drawings.
- Climbed towers, worked in confined crawl spaces.
- Calibrated numerous types of instruments.
- Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
- Using electrical schematics and P&IDs.
- Tone wires to find continuity and ensuring devices are wired correctly.
- Operate Scissor Lift and JLG to access instruments.
I&E
Garrison industrial Services
Pasadena, TX
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Shoot loops.
- Operated heavy equipment, including all types of forklifts, JLG, and Scissor Lift.
- Calibrated numerous types of instruments.
- Repaired and adjusted system components by removing and replacing defective parts.
- Understood and worked from prints, drawings, graphs, charts and instruction technical manuals to make necessary adjustments and repairs.
- Installed electrical equipment, units, and systems based on technical documentation.
- Terminate transformer and instruments.
- Phone out, meg wires, and cables.
- Delegated work with colleagues for efficiency.
- Worked from ladders and scaffolds, confined spaces for hard-to-reach devices.
I&E
S&B Contractors And Engineers
Mont Belvieu, TX
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Troubleshot and provided corrective maintenance on process equipment.
- Calibrated and tested numerous instruments.
- Repaired and adjusted system components by removing and replacing defective parts.
- Terminate instruments in the field and in the panel.
- Operate numerous types of forklifts, JLG, and scissor lift.
- Build panels and terminate wires in correct terminal blocks.
- Phone/Meg out cables.
- Interpreted schematic drawings and diagrams prior to performing tasks
- Installed new process equipment, replacement parts, and components.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds, and confined spaces.
Junior Instrument Technician
C2C Technical Services
Texas City, TX
08.2022 - 08.2022
- Install precise instruments that measure, indicate, transmit, record, and control.
- Troubleshot and provided corrective maintenance on process equipment and control elements.
- Shoot loops.
- Used Fluke, HART, TREX, and Crystal pump to record calibration levels.
- Read P&ID's, schematics, and blueprints to identify instruments ready to be loop shot.
- Climb structures and access confined spaces to work on instruments.
I&E
Rabilais constructors
Deer Park, TX
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Put in new electrical components, fixtures, and motors.
- Operated hand and power tools, and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs.
- Assisted with electrical installation tasks, added new wiring, and adjusted breaker boxes.
- Terminate.
- Climb structures, ladders, and access confined spaces to work on the task at hand.
- Operate heavy machinery, such as JLG, forklifts, and scissor lifts.
- Read P&ID's to identify process equipment.
- Change out damaged fuses in the box.
- Tested electrical equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance.
- Troubleshot electrical issues using appropriate testing devices.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Instrumentation Technology
San Jacinto College District
Pasadena, TX07.2022
High School Diploma -
Deer Park High School
Deer Park, TX05.2017
Skills
- Instrumentation
- Commissioning and Pre-commissioning
- Calibration and Testing of instruments
- Distributed control system
- Perform repairs
- Equipped to use heavy machinery
- Troubleshooting
- Equipment operations
- Read P&ID’s, schematics and blueprints
- Ladder logic
- Critical thinking and communication
- Able to Use fluke, HART, crystal, TREX
- Electrical Wiring
- Terminating
- Lock Out-Tag Out Procedures
- Shoot loops
- Stroke devices, bump motors, and adjust via HMI
Timeline
Field Service Technician
BlackRock for Conifer systems a BP corporation
12.2023 - Current
I&E
ISC
09.2023 - 11.2024
I&E
S&B Contractors And Engineers
01.2023 - 03.2023
Junior Instrument Technician
C2C Technical Services
08.2022 - 08.2022
I&E
Garrison industrial Services
05.2022 - 08.2023
I&E
Rabilais constructors
09.2020 - 12.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Instrumentation Technology
San Jacinto College District
High School Diploma -
Deer Park High School
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