Christopher Abad
Eunice,NM
Summary
Systematic Instrumentation Supervisor comfortable with exposure to potential physical harm and hazardous chemicals oil, gas and power plants. Worked 3 years underground mine and above open ground mine for Saulsbury Industries. Bringing 17 years of experience supervising and participating in installing, maintaining and repairing controls pressure, flow, temperature instruments and gauges. Floats and vibration switches. Instrument tubing, tubing tray and instrument air lines and pressure valves. In-depth knowledge of job-related tools such as calibrators and multimeters. P&IDs, loop checking systems. Expertise in I&E Instrumentation. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Instrumentation Superintendent position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Instrumentation Foreman
Saulsbury Industries
09.2014 - 12.2022
- Employee ID# 1995
- Oversaw assignments of over 16 employees to keep plant instrumentation and valves operating to standards.
- Read, interpreted, and directed others about electrical and instrumentation plans, P&IDs, specifications, 3D windows model blueprints and schematics.
- Developed unique daily safety meetings for crew members, resulting in the lowest recordable accident rate in the entire Saulsbury company for over 14 years.
- Evaluated ways to reduce costs such as overtime occurrences and external calibration services.
- Supervised, directed and participated in installation, maintenance and repair of Instrument controls, pressure. flow, vibration switches, floats, temperature gauges and pressure valves. Instrument tubing, insulted tubing, tubing tray and instrument air line pipes.
- Calibrators and P&IDs, loop checking systems.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
- Optimized supply levels to keep stock within ideal parameters for expected needs.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.
- Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
- Monitored product quality and communicated necessary improvements to site superintendent.
Electrician/Instrument Fitter
Elkhorn Construction
06.2006 - 03.2008
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
- Installed pressure, flow, temperature instruments and instrument air to pressure valves and automatic compressors.
- Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, heat trace wire, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
- Followed state and local building regulations based on National Electrical Code.
Electrical Apprentice IV
Saulsbury Industries
04.2001 - 05.2006
- Employee ID# 1995
- Worked in live power plants and underground/ above ground mines
- Worked under the supervision of journeyman electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
- Followed all safety procedures and guidelines to promote safety while working on electrical systems.
- Pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
- Operated heavy equipments like 120 man lifts, scissor lifts, and fork lifts.
- Terminated wiring and connected circuits with correct techniques.
- Fabricated custom and replacement parts according to specifications, using hand tools.
- Installed and bend rigid conduit and cable trays of all sizes.
Electrical Top Helper
CDK Construction
07.1999 - 02.2021
- Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
- Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
- Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
- Followed all safety procedures and guidelines to promote safety while working on electrical systems.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and electrical schematics to determine layout of electrical systems.
- Completed full apprenticeship program to become qualified Electrician.
- Used hand and power tools to cut, bend and shape wires.
- Dismantled and reassembled electrical components as needed.
- Mounted and installed cables, outlets, switches and other electrical components.
- Cleaned and organized job sites before and after jobs to maintain safety and efficiency of work environment.
- Gathered parts, supplies, and tools in preparation for each workday or new job.
- Loaded and unloaded tools, materials and equipment from work trucks and storage containers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Carbon High School
Price, UT05.1998
Skills
- Vendor Relations
- Training and Mentoring
- Assignment Delegation
- Dependable and Consistent
- Safety Compliance
- Quality Assurance
- Customer Relations
- Instrument Selection
- Continuous Improvement
- Team Leadership
- Blueprint Reading
- OSHA Compliance
Timeline
Instrumentation Foreman
Saulsbury Industries
09.2014 - 12.2022
Electrician/Instrument Fitter
Elkhorn Construction
06.2006 - 03.2008
Electrical Apprentice IV
Saulsbury Industries
04.2001 - 05.2006
Electrical Top Helper
CDK Construction
07.1999 - 02.2021
High School Diploma -
Carbon High School
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