David Martinez
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Automation Technician with 18 years of experience with Automated systems, Industrial electrical installations , and motor controls. Possessing in-depth knowledge of PLC/DCS control loops in the oil and gas industry and power generation.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
I&E Technician
Chevron
Bakersfield, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Troubleshooting motor controls and automated control loops.
- Document all repairs and close all corrective maintenance work orders.
- Support operations during GE frame 7EA turbine start up.
- Clean all flame scanners on combustion chamber. Replace Bentley Nevada vibration probes when needed.
- Calibrate variable inlet guide vanes along with the gas turbine control valves using the Mark VI toolboxST.
Automation Technician
NAES
McKittrick
02.2021 - 02.2024
- Use DocuWare and Mainsaver software to organize my work orders to carry out my task everyday.
- Responsible for other companies that work in the plant on PMs or new construction.
- Mentored and supported new hired technicians on calibrating and troubleshooting continuous emissions monitoring system (CEMS) analyzers.
- Reviewed all Instrument calibration sheets and closed all the PM work orders in a timely maner.
- Completed NERC standards PMs on time. Transmission Line Inspections Battery PMs and Dynamic fault recorder.
- Configure Temperature transmitters using PACTware software and Consoft.
- Testing and troubleshooting of AC/DC motors and swapped them when needed.
- Troubleshooting of instruments on the gas turbine, generator, and gas compressor in the power plant.
Automation Technician
Contra Costa Electric IBEW Local 428
Bakersfield, CA
02.2019 - 12.2020
- Installed 120/208 volt systems and 277/480 volt systems. Following 1387 Chevron standard.
- Loop check and Start up including red lines. For the reliability Upgrade Project In station 36 Kern River and the CHAN Plant in Lost HIlls.
- Bend conduit and Stainless steal Tubing. Install and configure new instrument devices pressure, flow, level and temperature.
Automation Technician
Electrical Systems And Instrumentation ESI
Bakersfield, CA
02.2012 - 01.2019
- Configured and Calibrated Instruments on Automated well Testers AWT. Installed Solenoid Valves as well as adding New Well addresses on the Wonderware software.
- Build PLC Panels and terminated all the Cables Analog and Discrete. For the Station 36 Reliability Upgrade project.
- Terminated PLC panels in the Chevron CHAN plant for the Reliability Upgrade project's. Terminated all the transmitters in the plant and loop check with the projects automation engineer.
- Reviewed drawings added any new specifications or red lines.
- Preventative Maintenance on Chevron Cogeneration plants.
Automation Technician
KSI DCCK Engineering
Bakersfield, CA
05.2005 - 02.2012
- Installed instrument devices on many prefabricated skids for Chevron and AERA.
- Tested the skids after assembly to inspect for leaks
- Worked in the Fabrication and machine shop repairing all damaged electrical outlets ,plugs,cranes and welding machines.
- Bend and cut conduit,Pull wire and terminated panelboards and Motors.
- Worked at the Chevron Kern River Oil field in the AWT upgrade Project.Bended SS Tubing for Pneumatic valves,Pressure,Level and Flow transmitters.
Education
General Electrician Craft Training - Electrical Apprenticeship
Associated Builders & Contractors, Construction Academy
Bakersfield, CA06.2009
High School Diploma -
Arvin High School
Arvin, CA07.2000
Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Commissioning Support
- Calibrations
- Motor Controls
- Start Up
- Loop Check
Certification
ISA Certified Control System Technician (CCST)
Certified General Electrician No.146016
Health, Environmental & Safety
- Have Used Chevron Tenets, See it wheel and 1389A
- NAES HES team member
Technical Training
- 2022 QEW
- PART 75 Continuous Emission Compliance Training
- NERC Training
Timeline
I&E Technician
Chevron
02.2024 - Current
Automation Technician
NAES
02.2021 - 02.2024
Automation Technician
Contra Costa Electric IBEW Local 428
02.2019 - 12.2020
Automation Technician
Electrical Systems And Instrumentation ESI
02.2012 - 01.2019
Automation Technician
KSI DCCK Engineering
05.2005 - 02.2012
General Electrician Craft Training - Electrical Apprenticeship
Associated Builders & Contractors, Construction Academy
High School Diploma -
Arvin High School