Derek Thurman
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Efficient and analytical instrument technician. Experience working in manufacturing and industrial settings with in-depth knowledge and commitment to safety regulations and protocols. Exceptional critical thinking skills and sound operating principles; understanding of pneumatically/electrically actuated valves and positioners, PLC's, control loops/systems and other automated processes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Instrumentation & Control Systems Electrician
Freeport-McMoRan
Miami, AZ
12.2025 - Current
- Conducted routine inspections and preventive maintenance on various instrumentation systems.
- Diagnosed and repaired/replaced malfunctioning instruments, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Instrumentation & Controls Technician
LotusWorks
Chandler, AZ
04.2022 - 09.2025
- Calibrate/verify various instruments for installation (Pressure, Temperature, Level, Control Valves)
- Ensure instrumentation is installed correctly, fully functional, and can be operated/maintained as designed
- Perform functional acceptance testing (FAT), verification of operation and integration of components as part of a fully functional controlled system as per design intent
Instrument Technician
Willamette Falls Paper Company
West Linn, OR
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Inspect, test, adjust, and repair electric, electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic instruments and systems used to indicate, record, and control process
- Test accuracy of flowmeters, pressure gauges, temperature indicators, controllers, detectors, and other recording, indicating or controlling instruments to locate defective components in system.
Quality Control Technician
Cardinal Glass, Inc
Winlock, WA
07.2013 - 04.2018
- Measure (calculate dimensions and tolerances), examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications using precision instruments
- Confer with engineering, supervisory, or manufacturing personnel to exchange technical information
- Observe work and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards.
Safety Shadow/HR
Cardinal Glass Industries Inc
Winlock, WA
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Analyze training needs to design employee development, language training and health and safety programs
- Enforce safety and sanitation regulations; help organization maintain regulatory safety compliance
- Perform hazard analysis and mitigation
- Develop and implement site-specific safety programs; conduct industrial hygiene testing
Education
Instrumentation & Industrial Automation -
Perry Technical Institute
Yakima, WA03.2021
Skills
- PLC/DCS
- Motor Drives
- Volumetric & Mass Flowmeters
- RTD’s & Thermocouples
- First Aid/CPR
- Industrial Rescue
- SCADA
- Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint
- CAD (AutoCAD)
- Flexibility/Adaptability
- Problem-Solving/Troubleshooting
- Interpersonal Communication
Timeline
Instrumentation & Control Systems Electrician
Freeport-McMoRan
12.2025 - Current
Instrumentation & Controls Technician
LotusWorks
04.2022 - 09.2025
Instrument Technician
Willamette Falls Paper Company
02.2021 - 04.2022
Safety Shadow/HR
Cardinal Glass Industries Inc
01.2017 - 07.2017
Quality Control Technician
Cardinal Glass, Inc
07.2013 - 04.2018
Instrumentation & Industrial Automation -
Perry Technical Institute