Ivan Samuel
Beaumont,TX
Summary
Instrumentation & Electrical Technician and crew supervisor with 5+ years across oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, and energy facilities. Specialize in pre-commissioning/commissioning, loop checks, ITRs, and startup support; proficient with field instruments, control valves, and Honeywell DCS/PLC environments. Recognized for safety-first leadership (OSHA, LOTO, JHAs), precise documentation (calibration records, redlines, turnover packages), and effective coordination with engineering, operations, and contractors. Cross-trained in electrical installation, terminations, and testing, delivering reliable systems and on-time completions in high-risk settings. Alongside working with GE TM2500+ across various worksites.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Instrument Technician / Instrument Supervisor
Udelhoven Company
05.2025 - Current
- Lead and supervise instrumentation crews across oil & gas, chemical, and energy facilities, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications
- Plan and assign daily work activities, coordinating manpower, materials, tools, and permits to meet schedule and production goals
- Perform installation, calibration, commissioning, and troubleshooting of field instruments including pressure, temperature, flow, level transmitters, and control valves
- Serve as primary field liaison between technicians, project management, engineering, and operations teams
- Lead loop checks, functional testing, system walkdowns, and pre-commissioning activities supporting startup and turnover to operations
- Enforce OSHA, LOTO, and site-specific safety procedures; conduct JHAs, safety briefings, and hazard assessments
- Mentor and train junior technicians, improving workmanship quality, safety awareness, and technical skill development
- Maintain accurate documentation including ITRs, calibration records, redlines, and turnover packages
Instrumentation & Commissioning Technician / Completions Team
Omega Technical Services
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Perform pre-commissioning and static commissioning checks per Inspection Test Reports (ITRs)
- Conduct subsystem and system walkdowns for acceptance and turnover documentation
- Support startup and dynamic commissioning activities validating engineering design and installation
- Execute multi-device control loop verifications
- Work directly with Honeywell DCS board operations to power up and maintain instrumentation plant-wide
Instrument Technician
Brown & Root
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Install, calibrate, and maintain sensing, telemetering, and recording instrumentation
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on test and field equipment
- Analyze and convert test data into usable reports and documentation
- Support installation and testing of instrumentation units in operational environments
NCCER Maintenance Electrician
Turner Industries
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Install, terminate, and test electrical systems including conduit, wiring, panels, switches, and breakers
- Read and interpret electrical diagrams and blueprints
- Troubleshoot electrical faults and repair equipment to ensure safe operation
Instrument Technician
Tiger Field Services
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Install and align instrumentation, piping systems, tubing, and cable support systems
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions
- Assist with electrical testing and commissioning activities
- Operate forklifts, cranes, and rigging equipment in hazardous environments
Instrumentation Technician / Electrician
ISC Craft Constructors
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and replace process instruments
- Maintain valves, vibration monitors, pneumatic and electronic devices
- Terminate motors, transformers, transmitters, and perform cable splicing
- Support DCS and PLC-controlled systems
Junior Instrument Technician
EMSI
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Performed precision calibrations and Method 21 monitoring
- Completed daily calibration reports, JHAs, and compliance documentation
- Assisted with equipment repairs and compliance monitoring
Education
Associate of Science - Instrumentation & Electrical Studies
Lee College
Electrical & Instrumentation Training
Diverse Trade Resources
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Goose Creek Memorial High School
Skills
- Instrument Installation, Calibration & Troubleshooting
- Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning (ITRs, Loop Checks, Walkdowns)
- Leadership & Crew Coordination
- OSHA, LOTO, JHA, Safe Work Practices
- Read & Interpret P&IDs, Schematics, Loop Diagrams
- Control Valves, Transmitters (Pressure, Level, Flow, Temperature)
- Honeywell DCS / PLC Environments
- UAT, System Turnover & Documentation
- Electrical Conduit, Termination & Testing
- Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
- Multimeters
- Meggers
- O2 Leak Detectors
- HART Communicator
- Rosemount Transmitters
- Tachometers
- Thermal Imagers
- Rigid 535 Threader
- Hand Threading Tools
Certification
- Electrical & Instrumentation Technician
- NCCER Instrumentation I & II
- NCCER Electrical II
- NCCER Core
- TDLR Electrical Apprentice License
- OSHA
- TWIC
- Basic Plus
Timeline
Lead Instrument Technician / Instrument Supervisor
Udelhoven Company
05.2025 - Current
Instrumentation & Commissioning Technician / Completions Team
Omega Technical Services
09.2024 - 05.2025
Instrument Technician
Brown & Root
01.2024 - 09.2024
NCCER Maintenance Electrician
Turner Industries
04.2023 - 01.2024
Instrument Technician
Tiger Field Services
03.2022 - 03.2023
Instrumentation Technician / Electrician
ISC Craft Constructors
02.2020 - 02.2021
Junior Instrument Technician
EMSI
07.2018 - 07.2019
Electrical & Instrumentation Training
Diverse Trade Resources
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Goose Creek Memorial High School
Associate of Science - Instrumentation & Electrical Studies
Lee College