Felixberto David
american canyon
Summary
Results-driven Instrument Technician with extensive experience in instrument calibration, preventive maintenance, and safety regulation adherence. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and extend equipment lifespan.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
SR Instrument Technician
BIOMARIN
105 Digital Novato Ca
11.2017 - Current
- Calibrated, maintained, and repaired complex instrumentation to ensure optimal performance across production processes.
- Led troubleshooting efforts for equipment failures, minimizing downtime and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance schedules, extending equipment lifespan and reliability.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians on best practices for instrument calibration and repair techniques.
SR Instrument Technician
Genentech, South San Francisco
12.2005 - 05.2016
- Calibrated and maintained advanced instrumentation for bioprocessing systems.
- Diagnosed and resolved equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime.
- Led training sessions for junior technicians on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules to enhance equipment reliability.
- Optimized calibration procedures, improving accuracy of testing results.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support production goals and initiatives.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify process inefficiencies and recommend solutions.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and quality standards in all operations.
- Identified opportunities for energy savings by conducting detailed analyses of existing systems'' performance data.
- Reduced downtime for critical instruments by providing timely troubleshooting and repair services.
- Streamlined work processes by developing standard operating procedures for the instrumentation team.
- Optimized instrument performance through meticulous loop tuning and control algorithm adjustments.
- Managed inventory levels effectively by tracking spare parts usage and optimizing reorder points based on historical data analysis.
Instrument Mechanic
Chevron Refinery
Richmond, CA
04.1998 - 04.2005
- Calibrated and maintained precision instruments for optimal refinery operations.
- Conducted troubleshooting and repairs on complex instrumentation systems to ensure safety compliance.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to implement system upgrades improving operational efficiency.
- Developed maintenance schedules for instruments, reducing downtime through proactive service measures.
- Led training sessions for junior mechanics on instrument repair techniques and safety protocols.
- Analyzed data from instrumentation to enhance process control and accuracy of measurements.
- Implemented process improvements that increased reliability of critical measurement systems across the refinery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Republic Central Colleges
Angeles City Philippines03-1982
Skills
- Field instrumentation
- Electrical schematics
- Process control optimization
- Hazardous area classification
- Instrument Calibration
- Industrial control troubleshooting
- Installation and maintenance
- Safety regulation adherence
- Calibration expertise
- Inspection and repair
- Calibration
- Team leader
- Corrective maintenance
- Instrument selection
- Instrument maintenance and repair
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
SR Instrument Technician
BIOMARIN
11.2017 - Current
SR Instrument Technician
Genentech, South San Francisco
12.2005 - 05.2016
Instrument Mechanic
Chevron Refinery
04.1998 - 04.2005
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Republic Central Colleges