Gerardo Candia
Houston,TX
Summary
Instrumentation & Electrical Planner, Coordinator, Inspector, I & C Commissioning professional with 12+ years of knowledge and experience with various types of Instrument & Electrical equipment. Innovative thinker and problem solver with an understanding of industrial maintenance, new construction & turnaround work processes. Extremely organized and able to manage the logistics of multiple duties with professionalism and strong communication skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Instrumentation and Control Technician
Brahma
04.2023 - Current
- Calibrate process instruments such as flow, pressure, temperature, vibration, speed, and level.
- Work with general electric, venture global and baker huges engineering team to provide a fast turn around equipment repairs.
- Install and calibrate new transducers inside steam turbine bearings.
- Supervise new tubing installation for refrigerant compressors, performed bench tests and calibrations of all instruments inside skids.
- Conducted preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of metering instruments.
- Performed scheduled and planned installation and maintenance duties.
- Wrote detailed service reports and maintained organized records of service actions.
- Performed repair procedures on damaged instruments and sourced replacements from approved vendors.
- Studied and interpreted equipment manuals, circuit diagrams, blueprints and schematics to determine corrective actions for repairs, calibrations and installations.
- Operated multimeters, oscilloscopes and other electronic testing devices to accurately diagnose equipment issues.
- Liaised with engineering staff on special projects to assist with configuration, installation and interoperation of system equipment.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
Instrumentation & Electrical Planner /Project Coordinator
McDermott
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Work with baystar polymers/borealis project management team to deliver a high quality facility.
- Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
- Identified specific cables, fuses and circuit breakers required for assigned installations.
- Inspected completed installations to observe operations and verify conformance to design and equipment specifications.
- Read and analyzed blueprints and project documentation to develop workflows, strategies and revise as needed.
- Established and maintained effective communication with clients and contractors.
- Created job files for each project and maintained current data in each file.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Conferred with project personnel, resolved problems and coordinated communication among project team.
Instrumentation Quality Control Inspector
C-Automation
06.2018 - 02.2020
- Communicate and coordinate with cameron/schlumberger representatives and engineering team for fast equipment repairs.
- Perform pneumatic testing and repairs for sub sea equipments, mux, bop, topside, units
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Perform pneumatic testing and repairs for sub sea equipments.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards.
- Updated quality control records and reports.
- Recommended architectural improvements, design solutions, and integration solutions.
Instrumentation and Control Technician
Amec Foster Wheeler
04.2016 - 06.2018
- Removed damaged instruments and repaired components.
- Modified, maintained, or repaired electronics equipment or systems to achieve proper functioning.
- Identified issues by testing and troubleshooting instruments, components and assemblies using voltmeters, circuit testers and oscilloscopes.
- Conducted troubleshooting procedures and root cause analysis to determine causes of problems.
- Used information in technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs.
- Calibrate process instruments such as flow, pressure, temperature, vibration, speed, and level.
Jr. Instrumentation and Electrical Technician
Pump Works 610
02.2014 - 04.2016
- Installed electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls, and lighting.
- Tested wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
- Installed electrical wiring through conduits and holes in both flooring and walls.
- Replaced faulty wiring, switches and circuit breakers to reduce fire risks, boost service capacity and increase versatility.
- Installed, adjusted and calibrated electrical equipment and instrumentation to maintain proper performance.
- Tested, troubleshot, and calibrated equipment in shop and field.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, drawings, and layouts to complete repairs.
- Inspected equipment for defects and safety hazards and completed necessary repairs.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks to verify proper working condition of electrical panels and conduits.
- Obtained measurements and readings using volt and ohm meters, meggers, IC testers and dial indicators.
- Disconnected and removed motors and pumps.
- Modified, maintained, or repaired electronics equipment or systems to achieve proper functioning.
Instrumentation Fitter
Ardent Services LLC
03.2012 - 12.2013
- Install process instrument transmitters, sensors, transducers.
- Engineer and fabricate supports, stands, tubing channel tray.
- Bend 1/8 to 1 inch ss tubing using hand and crank benders.
- Install pre insulated tubing for analyzers and steam applications .
- Build analyzer sample panels for analyzer shelters.
- Install tubing lines according to schematics and pipe and instrument diagrams.
- Inspected and tested equipment to identify malfunctions or defects, perform leak testing and function testing.
- Repaired, replaced and cleaned equipment and components.
- Install galvanized and stainless steel pipe 2 inches and under.
Electrial and Instrumentation Apprentice
Thermon Heat Tracing Services
07.2010 - 03.2012
- New valero facility install new steam and electrical heat tracing in equipments and piping.
- Inspected equipment to detect electrical leaks and other problems.
- Bend 1/2 inch ss tubing with hand tube bender.
- Fabricate and install steam trace manifolds.
- Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
- Perform leak testing
- Cleaned and adjusted instruments.
- Engineer and fabricate supports, stands, cable tray, tubing tray.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical equipment.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
- Installed ground leads and connected power cables to equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Houston High School
South Houston, TX05.2010
Skills
- Capable of troubleshooting I&E and process operational issues
- Understanding of P&ID’s, schematics, Single Lines, and equipment drawings
- General Knowledge of Instrumentation / Control Systems including, transmitters, control valves, controllers, switches, thermocouples, analyzers
- Knowledge of expediting, scheduling, and job preparations
- Common knowledge of Windows driven programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Teams, Outlook
- Experience with SAP work order systems
- Co Console
Certification
- Certified Instrumentation Technician - NCCER
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Instrumentation and Control Technician
Brahma
04.2023 - Current
Instrumentation & Electrical Planner /Project Coordinator
McDermott
10.2022 - 04.2023
Instrumentation Quality Control Inspector
C-Automation
06.2018 - 02.2020
Instrumentation and Control Technician
Amec Foster Wheeler
04.2016 - 06.2018
Jr. Instrumentation and Electrical Technician
Pump Works 610
02.2014 - 04.2016
Instrumentation Fitter
Ardent Services LLC
03.2012 - 12.2013
Electrial and Instrumentation Apprentice
Thermon Heat Tracing Services
07.2010 - 03.2012
High School Diploma -
South Houston High School
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