Clifton Fikes

• Experienced in installing and bending tubing and installing tubing fittings from 1/4"-1".
• Calibration of pressure, flow and temperature transmitters.
• Specialize in putting together packages for Small Projects including, putting together P&ID packages for Instrumentation and Electrical, planning jobs, ordering material, as well as performing all work included in package. Also worked with automation to complete FCO.
• Tested newly installed instrumentation systems prior to commissioning them into service.
• Provided technical support to operations personnel regarding the use of instruments used in production processes.
• Verified accuracy of calibration data using test equipment such as multimeters, loop calibrators, and transmitters.
• Interpreted P&ID's, technical manuals and other documents related to instrumentation installation projects.
• Removed damaged components and instrument systems to complete repairs or replace parts.
• Conducted preventative maintenance on instrumentation systems and equipment.
• Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair.

• Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
• Corrected issues and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits and motors.
• Troubleshot issues and developed effective solutions.
• Compared samples to standards and specifications by performing detailed measurements and tests.
• Collected product samples to prepare for laboratory analysis and testing.
• Performed calibrations on Barton Recorders, Total Flows and Scanner 2000's to insure precise measurement reading of oil, gas and water flow through pipelines.
• Was Lead Technician on up to 20+ offshore platforms supervising up to 4-6 technicians in each offshore field, Including making of all schedules, timesheets and ordering of parts and materials.

• Built SCADA system for Exxonmobil pipeline. Including Cat6 data communication and fiber optic. Conducted small 4 week turn around at Eco Services plant in Houston. Rebuilding Regen tanks and new switchgear for MCC.
• Connected wires to circuit breakers and transformers.
• Installed conduit, wire and motor controls.
• Responded to emergency callbacks and provided onsite support.
• Placed and installed safety systems, including emergency lighting, uninterruptible power systems and battery systems.

In charge for up to 45 electricians including 4 Foremans. Built the HRE methane plant in Humble, TX from beginning to end. This was a 7 million dollar job. Was moved into the HEB manufacturing plant in Houston, Tx which was a 12 million dollar job. Jobs not only included running and planning for 4 crews but, also doing underground power and communication conduit, power and lighting layouts and takeoffs as well as estimation on new add-ons to the facility.

Was a road technician, performing electrical and mechanical installations and troubleshooting repair on compressor systems, both reciprocating and small and large rotary compressors up to 500hp.

Hired on for Energy XXI offshore platform out of Houston TX, was the lead electrician of 12 offshore platforms, maintenance of all lighting, compressors, gas and diesel generators, instrumentation, relay panels, solar panels, battery racks, and PLC maintenance.

• Troubleshot issues and developed effective solutions.
• Used computer-aided design to lay out new electrical systems.
• Driven Electrician successful at working with customers, architects, contractors and sub-contractors on both residential and commercial projects. 5+ years in electrical work.

Running conduit, pulling wire, termination of instrumentation and electrical panels, was a journeyman and moved to foreman running a crew of up to 10 electricians.