
Professional technician with strong expertise in instrumentation and control systems. Known for effective troubleshooting, system calibration, and safety compliance. Highly collaborative, offering reliability and adaptability to changing project needs. Skilled in process optimization, technical documentation, and team communication.
* Implemented C&Es safety procedures for critical instruments, compressors, and turbines.
* Configured process instrument loops to maximize performance.
* Completed B-Sheet documentation for all instrument loop sales.
* Analyzed cause and effect relationships in fire and gas systems
* Prepared and commissioned Deluge systems, contributing to safety measures.
* Installed and commissioned Honeywell Open Path gas detectors for enhanced safety.
* Collaborated with Honeywell Engineers to troubleshoot, commission motor control loops.
* Repaired malfunctioning instruments efficiently, following established protocols.
* Maintained fire and gas detection instruments to ensure optimal operation.
* Support Process operations for start up of systems.
* Execute scheduled maintenance on Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Fieldbus instrumentation to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
* Collaborate with maintenance planners to refine work orders, ensuring accurate resource allocation and minimizing downtime by specifying required materials and tools.
* Perform precision calibration of Honeywell, Rosemount, and Fisher control valves to maintain process accuracy and efficiency.
* Use Prolink software to diagnose issues and commission mass flow meters, ensuring accurate measurement and control of process fluids.
* Participate in an on-call rotation to provide timely support for instrumentation-related plant issues, minimizing disruptions and ensuring continuous operation.
* Conduct preventative maintenance on gas detectors and pH meters, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
* Performed walkdowns and verified instrumentation documentation against specifications and P&IDs.
* Conducted functional testing of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and interlock systems, ensuring proper plant operation.
* Verified loop integrity, inspected instrumentation installations, and prepared documentation for client delivery.
* Managed the startup and commissioning of units, ensuring seamless integration into service.
* Configured and troubleshooted level transmitters using E&H and Pacware software.
* Disconnected and reconnected instrumentation components, including valves and process instrumentation, as required.
* Execute pre-turnaround preparation and turnaround work commissioning.
* Perform bench testing, configuration, and commissioning of new transmitters and positioners for all new installations.
* Troubleshoot and commission guided radar level systems.
* Conduct inspections of new installations, loop checks on all instrumentation, and manage documentation.
* Perform instrumentation work on compressors and execute critical instrument checkout procedures.
* Conduct vibration and proximity probe testing, ensuring functionality with the Bentley Nevada panel.
* Stroke valves and verify correct installation, adhering to flow direction specifications.
* Calibrate and verify the functionality of flow orifice plates.
* Perform the rebuilding and repacking of various control valve types.
* Startup support, verifying any questionable readings
* Installed pneumatic and electronic process instrumentation.
* Performed troubleshooting using instrument diagrams, P&ID, and PLC logic.
* Conducted inspections of various process devices.
* Effectively communicated with the operations department.
* Performed testing, calibration, and loop checks on monitoring devices.
* Collaborated with Valero representatives on system walk-downs and loop sales.
* Inspected instrument and electrical installations for compliance.
* Improved production efficiency through diligent troubleshooting and repair of instrument malfunctions.
* Interpreted equipment manuals and schematics for operational understanding.
* Played a key role in the commissioning and decommissioning of instrumentation systems, ensuring a smooth transition between project stages.
* Conducted comprehensive I/O checkout and signal verification for PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) and DCS (Distributed Control System) control systems, ensuring accurate data transmission and system integrity.
* Troubleshooted and resolved complex loop issues by systematically diagnosing faults, implementing device replacement or re-termination as necessary to restore optimal system functionality.
* Managed and maintained detailed calibration records, strictly adhering to site-specific standards and safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, to ensure regulatory compliance and operational safety.