DANIEL CARRASCO
La Porte
Summary
- Senior Instrument Technician with a proven track record in I&E commissioning and maintenance, specializing in Delta V and Honeywell DCS systems. Expertly skilled in calibration and troubleshooting using advanced test equipment, enhancing system accuracy and reliability. Committed to optimizing operational efficiency through precise SIS testing and innovative problem-solving solutions.
- Instrument pre-commissioning and dynamic commissioning
- Loop checks, functional testing, and cause & effect verification
- Startup troubleshooting and system recovery
- Calibration and configuration of field instruments
- Communication protocols including HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Modbus RTU, and Modbus TCP/IP
- Gas turbines, compressor systems, and process facilities
- Vendor coordination and field execution support
- Documentation review including P&IDs, electrical drawings, and logic diagrams
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
I AND C TECH (INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL TECHNICIAN)
C2C
La Porte, TX
02.2026 - 04.2026
- Assisted DCS cutover activities, verifying point-to-point configurations and executing loop tests to ensure system integrity.
- Tested motor control systems and validated start/stop feedback signals to confirm reliable operation during commissioning.
- Conducted calibration checks on SIS transmitters and control valves to verify cause-and-effect logic and safety interlocks.
- Supported enterprise personnel during startup, coordinating tasks to reduce commissioning delays and produce measurable results.
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
UPS
La Porte, TX
10.2025 - 02.2026
- Collaborate with Pemex engineers to ensure accurate installation and testing of instrument points.
- Conduct thorough PIF checks to validate alarm functionality and device reliability.
- Verify and test new instrumentation points, ensuring compliance with engineering standards.
- Facilitate seamless integration of new devices, enhancing operational efficiency and safety.
- Drive continuous improvement in system reliability through detailed analysis and testing.
INSTRUMENT TECH
Contech
La Porte, TX
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Assisted technicians with daily tasks, ensuring precise bench calibrations and seamless installations.
- Executed routine maintenance on instruments, ensuring operational efficiency and minimizing downtime for critical systems.
- Conducted thorough diagnostics on equipment, identifying issues promptly and facilitating quick resolutions to enhance performance.
- Worked alongside engineering teams to implement upgrades, resulting in improved accuracy and reliability of instrumentation.
- Developed and documented new calibration procedures, leading to standardized practices and enhanced quality control.
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
C2C
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Calibrate and verify TT & TE installations, ensuring optimal thermal well performance.
- Collaboratively troubleshoot and resolve SIS valve and instrument issues, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Partner with engineering to analyze device functionality, driving effective solutions.
- Ensure device reliability through detailed analysis and problem-solving, reducing downtime.
I/C TECHNICIAN
Caliber Solutions
Brownsville, TX
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Commissioned offshore rig, tested motor controls, resolved valve issues, ensured smooth operations.
- Conducted thorough diagnostics to identify system failures, leading to targeted solutions that improved reliability and reduced service calls.
- Partnered with engineering teams to implement system upgrades, fostering knowledge sharing and ensuring seamless transitions.
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
AWC
05.2025 - 05.2025
- Performed precise calibration of new instruments, enhancing operational accuracy and efficiency.
- Executed comprehensive field checks, ensuring optimal functionality of valves and sensors.
- Provided startup support, boosting team productivity and reducing setup time significantly.
- Conducted thorough field checks, applying a rigorous 5-point verification process to enhance measurement accuracy and minimize errors.
LEAD I/E TECHNICIAN
W-Industries
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Communicating with I/E Planner & I/E Group for daily work scope of work.
- Walk down’s & proper 5 point calibration checks on devices.
- QC Walk downs & proper installment of each instrument.
- Daily updates for customer & logistics in proper test equipment and material needed.
LEAD INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
MTX Technology
01.2025 - 02.2025
- I&E instrumentation decommissioning, enhancing system reliability and reducing downtime.
- Coordinated with teams to ensure seamless TE replacements, maintaining operational accuracy.
- Installed and verified PT transmitters, boosting overall system performance.
- Collaborated with DCS for functional checks, ensuring precise operational
- Led the installation of new PT transmitters, enhancing system reliability and reducing operational downtime significantly.
I&E MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
C2C Technical Services
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Supported critical I&E operations to maintain unit functionality at Marathon Petroleum.
- Collaborated with Marathon I&E for high-priority site-wide coverage, ensuring operational continuity.
- Executed Triconex SIS field tests, verifying fail-safe functions for enhanced safety measures.
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
Universal Plant Services
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Calibrated Rosemount & Yokogawa transmitters, ensuring precise flow and pressure readings.
- Rebuilt Fisher DVC gaskets and components, enhancing system reliability and longevity.
- Executed maintenance tasks, reducing downtime and improving operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team to optimize instrumentation processes, achieving measurable results.
- Utilized analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues swiftly.
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
W Industries
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Managed I&E maintenance for Air Liquide, ensuring operational efficiency and reducing downtime.
- Executed I&E maintenance tasks, ensuring operational efficiency and minimizing downtime across all systems.
- Oversaw technical assessments and troubleshooting, leading to effective resolutions and enhanced system reliability.
I/C COMMISSIONING TECHNICIAN
PETROTECH
Tampico, Mexico
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Executed commissioning of ABB 800xA systems, ensuring optimal fire and gas control.
- Resolved complex issues with Flowserve Logix 3800, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with teams to streamline commissioning processes, achieving timely project completion.
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
Universal Plant Services
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Executed precise disconnection of instrumentation for maintenance, ensuring seamless operations.
- Conducted accurate Autocal procedures on valve positioners, enhancing device reliability.
- Collaborated with team to streamline maintenance processes, reducing downtime significantly.
- Performed autocalibration on Flowserve and Fisher valve positioners, improving accuracy and reliability of instrumentation across the facility.
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
W Industries
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Supported instrumentation maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality and safety.
- Conducted inspections and replacements, enhancing system reliability and performance.
- Calibrated and tested devices, ensuring precise operations and reducing downtime.
- Identified and rectified wiring issues, improving operational efficiency and safety.
- Implemented solutions that resulted in measurable improvements in system uptime.
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
Universal Plant Services
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Calibrated devices to enhance reading accuracy, boosting operational reliability.
- Resolved instrumentation issues, minimizing downtime and ensuring seamless plant operations.
- Collaborated with engineers to implement testing protocols, enhancing equipment integration.
- Developed installation processes for probes, optimizing workflows and maintaining compliance.
I/C COMMISSIONING TECHNICIAN
Turnkey
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Verification of Analog & Digital Emerson Delta V Hart 4 - 20mA Charm DCS system.
- In depth troubleshooting I&E field instruments & work with DCS to confirm I/O points.
- Walkdown of job packages, pre loop for verification and sell to 3rd party buyer.
LEAD INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
TASC
03.2022 - 09.2022
- I&E T/A maintenance activities support for various locations in the Houston area.
- Use of Emerson Trex, Fluke 789 & 724, Piecal, High & low pumps with Crystal for testing.
- Team with client I&E for testing procedures, DCS and vendors to maximize efficiency.
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
MMR
05.2021 - 11.2021
- I/C Technical support for all instrument & devices.
- Perform testing on I/O Delta V DCS.
- Provided technical support for instruments and devices, ensuring seamless operation and high availability for client projects.
- Executed comprehensive testing on I/O Delta V DCS, leading to enhanced system reliability and reduced downtime.
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
Wood Group
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Managed Honeywell DCS and Triconex SIS systems, ensuring seamless communication and system reliability.
- Optimized system performance, reducing downtime and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve system issues swiftly.
- Implemented safety protocols, leading to a safer work environment and compliance with industry standards.
- Conducted regular system checks, resulting in improved system accuracy and reliability.
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
PCL
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Disconnected and reconnected instruments, ensuring precise calibration for optimal performance.
- Executed device calibrations, enhancing system accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Facilitated seamless instrumentation support during turnarounds, minimizing downtime.
- Collaborated with teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, improving reliability.
- Supported I&E operations, contributing to improved safety and compliance standards.
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
MMR
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Collaborate with senior technicians to ensure optimal functionality of instruments and devices.
- Support daily maintenance tasks, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing downtime.
- Assist in troubleshooting, leading to improved device reliability and performance.
- Contribute to the upkeep of instrumentation, ensuring consistent quality and safety standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lee College
Skills
- Instrumentation troubleshooting
- Field instrumentation
Certification
NCCER & NCCER PLUS Technician Certified.
Timeline
I AND C TECH (INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL TECHNICIAN)
C2C
02.2026 - 04.2026
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
UPS
10.2025 - 02.2026
INSTRUMENT TECH
Contech
08.2025 - 10.2025
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
C2C
07.2025 - 08.2025
I/C TECHNICIAN
Caliber Solutions
05.2025 - 07.2025
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
AWC
05.2025 - 05.2025
LEAD I/E TECHNICIAN
W-Industries
02.2025 - 05.2025
LEAD INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
MTX Technology
01.2025 - 02.2025
I&E MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
C2C Technical Services
09.2024 - 01.2025
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
Universal Plant Services
07.2024 - 08.2024
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
W Industries
04.2024 - 06.2024
I/C COMMISSIONING TECHNICIAN
PETROTECH
12.2023 - 03.2024
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
Universal Plant Services
10.2023 - 11.2023
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
W Industries
07.2023 - 09.2023
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
Universal Plant Services
01.2023 - 03.2023
I/C COMMISSIONING TECHNICIAN
Turnkey
10.2022 - 01.2023
LEAD INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
TASC
03.2022 - 09.2022
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
MMR
05.2021 - 11.2021
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
Wood Group
01.2021 - 03.2021
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
PCL
08.2020 - 12.2020
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
MMR
03.2020 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Lee College