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Eric Escobar

Iowa Colony ,TX

Summary

Dynamic I&E Technician with extensive experience at BASF, excelling in instrumentation calibration and electrical troubleshooting. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through effective problem-solving and teamwork. Skilled in maintaining DCS systems and VFD motor starters, ensuring compliance with safety regulations while delivering reliable results in high-pressure environments.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

I&E Technician

BASF
12.2015 - Current

BASF Freeport Texas SAP & Utilities plants

Job duties involve all aspects of an Instrument and

electrical technician

• Work with controls systems. ALLEN BRADLY AND

SEIMINS

  • Experience with Fox Burrow and Honey Well DCS systems
  • Trouble shoot and wire Triconex
  • General maintenance in the SAP & Utilities plants
  • Work directly with BASF operations
  • Maintain / Calibrate flow transmitters
  • Maintain / Calibrate process analyzers
  • Work with VEGA vibration and radar instruments / Maintain / Calibrate
  • Trouble shoot DCS problems
  • Trouble shoot motors, MCC's and, motor controls
  • Maintain / Calibrate pressure transmitters
  • Trouble shoot, work on ABB VFD motor starters
  • Trouble shoot, repair Profi bus
  • Work with laptop on semi code
  • SAP work order and time confirmation center
  • Rotate call outs with other I&E techs

I&E Technician

Houston Controls
08.2012 - 2015

Houston Controls BASF Freeport Texas SAP Plant (1500 Block) Utilities (1300 Block)

Instrument & Electrical Technician

Trouble shoot, work on ABB VFD motor starters

  • Trouble shoot, repair Profi bus
  • Work with laptop on semi code
  • experience with fox burrow computer program

• Trouble shoot and wire Triconex

• General maintenance in the SAP plant

• Work directly with BASF operations

• Calibrate flow transmitters

• Calibrate Ph meters

• Work with VEGA vibration and radar instruments

• Trouble shoot DCS problems

• Trouble shoot and replace motors

• Rotate call outs with other I&E techs

I&E Technician

Turner Industries
07.2009 - 08.2012

Turner Industries, Formosa Plastics, Point Comfort, Tx ( Chlor - Alkali Unit ) Instrument & Electrical Technician

• Trouble shoot, work on ABB VFD motor starters

• Trouble shoot and wire Triconex

• General maintenance in the Chlor-Alkali unit

• Work directly with Formosa operations

• Calibrate / Maintain flow transmitters

• Calibrate / Maintain Ph meters

• Calibrate / Maintain Pressure transmitter

• Maintain / Rebuild Valves in our unit .

• Trouble shoot DCS problems

• Trouble shoot and replace motors

• Rotate call outs with other I&E techs

Instrument Inspector

Turner Industries
2005 - 2009

Turner Industries, Formosa Plastics, Point Comfort, Tx

Duties: Overseeing Various new construction Jobs, making sure they would meet the deadlines for start up .

  • Conducted thorough inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
  • Identified and documented non-conformance issues, implementing corrective actions for process improvements.
  • Collaborated with project teams to develop inspection plans that align with operational goals.
  • Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
  • Managed multiple concurrent projects successfully while adhering strictly to deadlines.
  • Maintained accurate records of all inspections performed, allowing for more informed decision making regarding maintenance schedules and resource allocation.
  • Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
  • Operated and maintained testing equipment.
  • Used analyzers, multimeters and power supplies to conduct diagnostic procedures.

Education

High School Diploma -

Calhoun High School
Port Lavaca, Tx.
1998

Skills

  • Instrumentation installation
  • Lockout-tagout procedures
  • Electrical schematics reading
  • Electrical code compliance
  • Instrumentation calibration
  • Motor control centers
  • Field device configuration
  • Team player
  • Electrical experience
  • Variable frequency drives

  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Electrical safety
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Problem-solving abilities

Certification

NCCER Certified Plus / Industrial Electrician

NCCER Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

TDLR - Journeyman Electrician

Timeline

I&E Technician

BASF
12.2015 - Current

I&E Technician

Houston Controls
08.2012 - 2015

I&E Technician

Turner Industries
07.2009 - 08.2012

Instrument Inspector

Turner Industries
2005 - 2009

High School Diploma -

Calhoun High School