Gabriel Damian Alvarez
Crosby,TX
Summary
Determined Instrument Specialist/Technician with excellent problem-solving, decision making, damage prevention and repair skills with experience working in face paced industrial environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instrument Technician
Unniversal Plant Services
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Ensured accurate calibration of pressure gauges and sensors, enhancing plant safety and operational efficiency.
- Contributed to project success, providing technical expertise during instrument selection and procurement processes.
- Facilitated smooth plant operations, performing critical instrument updates during scheduled shutdowns.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance schedule, significantly reducing unexpected equipment failures.
- Improved system reliability by troubleshooting and repairing malfunctioning instruments.
Instrument Technician
Blue Water Energy
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Increased production efficiency with diligent troubleshooting and repair of instrument malfunctions.
- Interpreted equipment manuals and schematics to determine corrective actions for repairs, calibrations, and installations.
- Performed repair procedures on damaged instruments and sourced replacements from approved vendors.
- Provided technical support to team members during complex troubleshooting efforts, sharing expertise when necessary to resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
- Ensured safety compliance by maintaining accurate records of instrument inspections, repairs, and calibrations.
- Reduced downtime by promptly diagnosing issues and providing effective solutions for instrument-related problems.
- Performed scheduled and planned installation and maintenance duties.
Instrument Technician
Contech Controls
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Used surveying equipment to grade and measure land profiles before installation of electrical systems.
- Calculated amounts for designing and testing electrical systems and supplied finished costs to customers.
- Completed custom automation equipment design to customers' specifications using AutoCad.
- Interpreted test information to resolve design-related problems.
I&E TECHNICIAN
WINGO
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Implemented energy-efficient solutions that resulted in cost savings for the organization without compromising operational efficiency or quality standards.
- Enhanced system efficiency by calibrating and maintaining instrumentation and control devices.
- Contributed to successful plant expansion projects by providing expert knowledge on I&E design requirements and specifications.
- Conducted regular training sessions to enhance the skills of junior technicians on the team.
I&E TECHNICIAN
Universal Plant Services
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Developed and managed preventive maintenance program using [Type] system to manage and document maintenance activities.
- Documented all maintenance activities in accordance with regulatory requirements to ensure audit readiness at all times.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives through active participation in Lean Six Sigma projects focused on I&E systems optimization.
- Maximized asset life cycle through rigorous adherence to maintenance schedules while minimizing downtime.
I&E AND CONTROLS TECHNICIAN
CONTECH CONTROL SERVICES
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Contributed to cost-saving initiatives by identifying opportunities for energy conservation within control systems operations.
- Coordinated with multiple staff departments to negotiate and facilitate assigned commitments.
- Optimized equipment performance through the calibration and tuning of advanced control loops.
- Maximized productivity by training operators on the proper use of control systems and troubleshooting techniques effectively.
SR. INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
EXCEL USA
04.2020 - 11.2020
- Installing, calibrating, maintaining, inspecting and repairing mechanical and electronic devices and equipment
- Testing, evaluating and troubleshooting electrical, pneumatic, electronic and programmable logic control (PLC) systems
- Recording and reporting data in precise ways
- Ensuring equipment is working properly, safely and efficiently
- Work with scientific and analytic computer software, calculators, voltage and current meters, and electronic probes to diagnose faults in circuitry
- Pre Commissioning instrumentation & controls
- Working with Shell representative to complete and sell SIS devices per spec
- Working with test equipment such as, HART Trex, PieCal, Process Meters, and hand pumps to test and calibrate instrumentation devices and controls
- Reading schematics, loop drawings and P&ID's to verify all wiring, and process
- Documentation on all loops worked on using Microsoft word, and Excel
- Inspecting instrumentation and electrical devices to assure devices meet all plant requirements and proper installation
- Great leadership and communication skills with all personnel
- Collaborate with launch engineers to troubleshoot failures and issues derived from launch activities
- Bench calibrations on instruments before new installment
- Completing work orders given by engineers and working on priority list to reach start up day
- Completing all documentation paperwork for all instruments I worked on
- Troubleshooting and testing valves, levels, flows, pressures, temperature transmitters and controls
- Start up support with Operations/ Cause and Effect
I/E & CONTROLS TECHNICIAN
Brown & Root
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Completed critical repairs and maintenance of electrical systems and program software.
- Skilled in troubleshooting control system malfunctions and creating plans for repair.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety by adhering to all company policies and industry regulations while performing tasks on-site or remotely.
I&C COMMISSIONING TECHNICIAN
MMR Construction
11.2017 - 12.2019
- Completing Work Orders given by Operations
- Troubleshooting, Calibrating and Commissioning Transmitters (Flow, Level, Pressure and Temperatures) as well as, Control Valves, MOV's, Fire Eyes, and Pressure Switches
- Read schematic drawings and/or manufacture manuals as needed for installation, troubleshooting and programming equipment
- Complete proactive maintenance and repair actions to keep equipment operating at peak levels
- PLC support, troubleshooting and Instrument control testing
- Bench calibrations on instruments before installment, using proper test equipment
- Create excel spreadsheet to document Instrument and Electrical specifications
- Commissioning and Start Up
- Troubleshoot, and function test and commissioning 480v, 3 phase motors, and field calibrations and repairing on Flow, Level, Temperature, Pressure, and Switches
- Performing a variety of electrical trade functions such as installing, maintaining, or repairing equipment
- Make recommendations to client for possible improvement
- Complete all document paperwork during commissioning to sell off all Instrument and Electrical work done
- Analyzed and resolved work problems, or assisted workers in solving work problems
- Commissioning and start up support on transmitters, valves, switches and motors
- Customer satisfaction, wearing all PPE, Good Communication skills with client
- Keeping up with paperwork on all I/E work completed by me and handed over to client as specified
- Troubleshooting and repairing instrument and valves as needed to keep equipment running at its best
- Microsoft and Excel spreadsheets to keep all work being done organized
- Reading schematic drawings and manufacture manuals as needed for installations, troubleshooting and programming equipment
Education
Completed coursework towards - Chemical Process Technology
LEE COLLEGE
Baytown, TXSkills
- Customer Satisfaction
- Troubleshooting
- Calibration
- Commissioning
- Allen Bradley/Rockwell
- Automation/GE/ABB/DeltaV
- Programmable Logic Controls
- Low Voltage/High Voltage
- Electrical Test Equipment
- Team Leadership
- QA/QC
- Cause/Effect
Certification
Instrument Technician, NCCER, #26395361
Personal Information
Title: Instrument Technician
Timeline
Instrument Technician
Unniversal Plant Services
09.2024 - 11.2024
Instrument Technician
Blue Water Energy
06.2024 - 08.2024
Instrument Technician
Contech Controls
01.2024 - 05.2024
I&E TECHNICIAN
WINGO
09.2023 - 11.2023
I&E TECHNICIAN
Universal Plant Services
02.2023 - 07.2023
I&E AND CONTROLS TECHNICIAN
CONTECH CONTROL SERVICES
01.2021 - 02.2023
SR. INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
EXCEL USA
04.2020 - 11.2020
I/E & CONTROLS TECHNICIAN
Brown & Root
01.2020 - 04.2020
I&C COMMISSIONING TECHNICIAN
MMR Construction
11.2017 - 12.2019
Completed coursework towards - Chemical Process Technology
LEE COLLEGE
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