Jesus Esparza
San Juan
Summary
Accomplished Senior Instrument Technician at Gate Energy with expertise in project commissioning and troubleshooting. Proven ability to enhance operational readiness through precise calibration and effective communication. Skilled in DCS plant automation and safety regulations, ensuring compliance and optimal performance in complex systems. Committed to delivering innovative solutions and maintaining high standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Instrument Technician
Gate energy
Ingleside
04.2024 - Current
- Commissioned Turbine Generators 1, 2, and 3, ensuring operational readiness.
- Calibrated and troubleshot VEGA transmitters for all hull tanks.
- Executed cause-and-effect analysis with SIS system across platform.
- Commissioned Vapor Recovery Unit and rewired associated panels.
- Installed, calibrated, and tested new instrumentation for optimal performance.
- Performed maintenance and repairs on instrumentation systems per established protocols.
- Removed damaged components to facilitate repairs or replacements.
- Provided technical support during plant startups and modifications.
Lead Instrumentation Technician
Wood Group
Ingleside
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Conducted QC walkdowns for WGL-1, WGL-2, WGL-4, WGL-5, and WGL-Z1 modules.
- Executed point-to-point installations and resistance checks on fire and gas instruments across all modules.
- Calibrated Betis valves in collaboration with vendor representatives.
- Performed loop testing on every module, ensuring operational integrity.
- Tested and troubleshot instruments, components and assemblies using circuit testers, oscilloscopes and voltmeters.
- Performed safety inspections on all installed instrumentation systems and components.
- Verified accuracy of calibration data using test equipment such as multimeters, loop calibrators, thermocouples, and transmitters.
- Implemented quality assurance measures including validation testing after installation of new instruments.
- Coordinated with vendors on procurement activities related to spare parts and replacement components for existing instruments.
Instrumentation Technician
Contech
Corpus Christi
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Calibrated vega levels on all new and existing vessels to ensure accurate measurements.
- Executed shot loops for Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS).
- Calibrated partial stroke valves in zone 2, enhancing system reliability.
- Conducted cause and effect analysis with Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) to validate operational integrity.
Instrumentation Technician
Trinova Inc.
Lake Charles
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Executed commissioning for biolab at Sulphur, LA, achieving operational readiness.
- Conducted cause and effects analysis with SiS to validate system functionality.
- Troubleshot multiple faulty loops and limits to enhance system reliability.
- Assisted with startup processes to ensure optimal plant operation.
- Filled role of Contract Coordinator to manage project documentation efficiently.
- Supported operations in selling instruments, valves, and control loops to improve performance.
- Performed QA/QC assessments for instrumentation during commissioning projects.
- Collaborated on cause and effects testing with SiS to confirm compliance.
Instrumentation Technician
Delta Constructors
Carlsbad
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Executed commissioning processes for XTO Sites: Eagle, Mustang, Maverick, Wolverine.
- Calibrated vibration switches alongside radar and guided levels to ensure optimal performance.
- Performed diagnostics and root cause analysis to evaluate malfunctions.
- Cleaned instruments and completed minor adjustments to improve functioning.
- Reviewed engineering drawings to ensure accuracy of installations.
Instrumentation Technician
TRINOVA INC.
Hackberry
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Company Overview: Cameron LNG - Hackberry Louisiana
- Perform ESD testing with board operators
- Calibrate partial stroke valves on OSBL area
- Calibrated vibration switches on the fin fans
- Support client with startup to secure proper function of operations
- Cameron LNG - Hackberry Louisiana
Instrumentation Technician
TRINOVA INC.
Westlake
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Company Overview: Lotte chemicals - Westlake Louisiana
- Calibrated all of the SIS and ESD instruments with Beamex Calibrator on the heaters
- Troubleshot Masoneilan valves and re-calibrated to improve performance
- Calibrated vibration switches on the fin fans
- Lotte chemicals - Westlake Louisiana
Instrumentation Technician
Technical Diagnostic Services (TDS)
Sabine Pass
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Company Overview: Cheniere LNG - Sabine pass LA
- Loop check valves and instruments on LM 700 turbines and ISBL area
- Troubleshoot various numbers of electrical issues on Yokagawa panels and sis GE system
- Commissioned and worked plant start up
- Cheniere LNG - Sabine pass LA
Instrumentation Technician
TURNER INDUSTRIES
Westlake
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Company Overview: Indorama - Westlake Louisiana
- Loop check out and commissioning for Indorama chemical plant
- Assisted operations with the sale of instruments, valves, control loops
- Performed Cause and Effects with SiS
- Did various trouble shooting on LOOPS
- Was asked to stay for start up to ensure proper functions of plant operation
- Indorama - Westlake Louisiana
Instrumentation Technician
EXCEL
Lake Charles
01.2019 - 10.2020
- Company Overview: Sasol Lake Charles Louisiana
- Commissioned and Loop check out for Sasol Lake Charles Chemical Complex on EOEG Unit, EOEG Storage Unit, and LDPE Unit
- Assisted operations with the sale of instruments, valves, control loops
- Performed Cause and Effects with SiS
- Did various trouble shooting on LOOPS
- Was asked to stay for start up to ensure proper functions of plant operation
- Sasol Lake Charles Louisiana
Instrumentation Technician
ICG
Midland
09.2018 - 10.2018
- Completed commissioning and loop checks at New Targa Edward's Gas Refinery for optimal performance.
- Facilitated sales of instruments, valves, and control loops to streamline operations.
- Performed cause and effect assessments with Safety Instrumented Systems (SiS) for safety verification.
- Addressed various troubleshooting needs on control loops to maintain system integrity.
- Ensured smooth plant startup by overseeing function verification of operations.
- Integrated accelerated testing techniques into diagnostic procedures to shorten work completion time.
- Developed standard operating procedures for instrumentation use, accounting for worker safety and related protocols.
- Performed testing, calibration, installation and troubleshooting of various instruments.
Instrumentation Technician
SI (Saulsbury Industries)
Jacksonville
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Company Overview: LNG Jacksonville Florida
- Commissioned and Performed loop checkout back to the DCS
- Assisted operations with the sale of instruments, valves, control loops
- Performed Cause and Effects with the fire and gas system, ESD shutdowns and sis
- LNG Jacksonville Florida
Instrumentation Technician
Saulsbury Industries
Crosby
05.2018 - 06.2018
- Troubleshot diverse instrumentation issues to ensure operational efficiency.
- Conducted loop verification between devices and DCS in collaboration with board operators.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
Instrumentation Technician
ISC
Targa Edward's Plant
02.2018 - 04.2018
- Commissioned loop checkout back to DCS, ensuring operational readiness.
- Supported operations in selling instruments, valves, and control loops.
- Performed Cause and Effect assessments with SiS to ensure system integrity.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Instrumentation Technician
Saulsbury Industries Enterprise PDH
Mont Belvieu
10.2016 - 02.2018
- QC walk down inspections on all Buckets VFD'S, instruments1 loops, valves control loops
- Assissted operations with startup and troubleshooting on any problems
- Did various trouble shooting on LOOPS
- Transferred to tasc for maintenance for until the unit was up and running marketing product
Instrumentation Technician
ISC Constructors LLC
Seadrift
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Commissioned ABB upgrade/cutover
- Assisted operations with the sale of instruments, valves, control loops
- Performed Calibration, troubleshooting and loop checks of Endress Houser, Rosemount, MagTek, Honeywell and various other instrument and valve manufacturers
- Performed valve disconnects/reconnects and loop checks after reconnect for maintenance side of Turnaround
Instrumentation Technician
Pro-Com Kiewit Offshore Services
Ingleside
05.2014 - 12.2014
- Company Overview: Ingleside, Texas
- Maintained marine well containment ships Eagle Texas and Eagle Louisiana
- Performed Cause and Effects for shutdown, fire and gas and ESD for coast guard approval and certification
- Calibrated, troubleshoot and loop checked Endress Houser, Rosemount, MagTek and various other instrument and valve manufacturers
- Ingleside, Texas
Instrumentation Technician
Ardent Services - Tesoro Refinery
Wilmington
01.2014 - 02.2014
- Company Overview: Wilmington, California
- Annual Turn Around at the Hydro Cracking Unit
- Assisted operations with the sale of instruments, valves, control loops
- Rework all old control valves and replace with HART smart control valves
- Worked on thermal couples, temperatures, levels, and pressure transmitters
- We assisted with a successful startup of the unit to complete the project
- Wilmington, California
Instrumentation Technician
Ardent Services
Tioga
11.2013 - 12.2013
- Commissioned gas plant expansion project
- Preformed loop checks and calibrating various types of transmitters to properly control and communicated the correct values back to the Honeywell Experian DCS system
- Troubleshot different types of control valves to get them operational and ready for startup
- Loop check on equipment controls and shutdown switches as well as function checking Honeywell XNX LEL and H2S gas detectors
- Preform cause and effects checks
Instrumentation Technician
T.I.C
Freeport
05.2013 - 06.2013
- Removed and Reinstalled all instruments after turbine rebuild and recalibrating all temperature, flow, pressure and vibration instruments to insure a successful startup
- Inspected all switch gear terminations and fuses for all motors that were pulled and reinstalled
- Was asked to stay for start up to ensure proper functions of plant operation
Instrumentation Technician
Ardent Services LLC
Las Vegas
03.2013 - 05.2013
- Commissioned new hydrogen unit to enhance operational capacity.
- Troubleshot instruments from field to SIS I/O points, ensuring optimal functionality.
- Updated loop folders and documented all necessary changes for operational readiness.
- Collaborated with client to confirm adherence to safety procedures during startup.
- Supervised junior technicians during repair work or installations of new systems.
- Calibrated, tested and adjusted flowmeters to ensure accurate readings.
- Calibrated numerous types of process equipment and control elements.
Instrumentation Technician
CBM, E&I Services
Coffeyville
01.2013 - 02.2013
- Assisted with commissioning and startup of a new construction project expansion
- Troubleshot and fixed any and all problems with instruments preventing successful startup after the new expansion is completed
- Calibrated Level switches/transmitters, flow transmitters and pressure transmitters to insure proper functionality
- Set up control valves and safety shutdown values to insure proper function during startup
Instrumentation Technician
CBM, E&I Services
Wynnewood
11.2012 - 01.2013
- Assisted maintenance with startup
- Troubleshot and fixed any and all problems with instruments preventing successful startup after a plant wide shutdown/turnaround
- Recalibrated Level switches/transmitters, flow transmitters and pressure transmitters to insure proper functionality and accurate values during startup
Instrumentation Technician
Ardent Services
Borger
08.2012 - 11.2012
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Edinburg High School
Edinburg, TX01.2009
Skills
- Electrical and instrumentation
- Project Management
- Plant Safety Rules & Regulations
- Lock Out Tag Out Processes
- Hot Work Permit
- Limited Space Permit
- Electrical Work Permits
- Communication Skills
- Installation
- Calibration
- Troubleshooting
- Smart Electronic Instruments
- Pneumatic instruments
- Flow controls
- Level Controls
- Temperature controls
- Density Controls
- PH Controls
- Motor controls
- Protection Systems
- GE
- Cutler-Hammer
- Allen Bradley
- Powell
- Siemens
- Square D
- PLC
- DCS Plant Automation Control System
- AMS
- Predictive Maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Breakdown Maintenance
- Corrective Maintenance
- Project Commissioning
- Micro Motion
- Rosemount
- Foxboro
- ABB
- Yokogawa
- Bentley Nevada
- Allen Bradley XM Vibration Monitor
- Calibrators
- Fluke 789 Process Meter
- Fluke 744 Calibrator
- Hart 475 Communicator
- Altek RTD Cal
- TREX
- Equipment troubleshooting
Accomplishments
- Graduated with Honors
- Was part of the welding team from 2007 - 2009
- Was team captain for the soccer varsity tri-city champions from 2007-2009.
Keywords
- Very trainable
- Safety conscience
- Team oriented
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
NCCR CERTIFICATION
Timeline
Senior Instrument Technician
Gate energy
04.2024 - Current
Lead Instrumentation Technician
Wood Group
03.2024 - 04.2024
Instrumentation Technician
Contech
01.2024 - 02.2024
Instrumentation Technician
Trinova Inc.
09.2023 - 11.2023
Instrumentation Technician
Delta Constructors
06.2023 - 08.2023
Instrumentation Technician
TRINOVA INC.
04.2022 - 05.2023
Instrumentation Technician
TRINOVA INC.
03.2022 - 04.2022
Instrumentation Technician
Technical Diagnostic Services (TDS)
06.2021 - 02.2022
Instrumentation Technician
TURNER INDUSTRIES
02.2021 - 06.2021
Instrumentation Technician
EXCEL
01.2019 - 10.2020
Instrumentation Technician
ICG
09.2018 - 10.2018
Instrumentation Technician
SI (Saulsbury Industries)
06.2018 - 08.2018
Instrumentation Technician
Saulsbury Industries
05.2018 - 06.2018
Instrumentation Technician
ISC
02.2018 - 04.2018
Instrumentation Technician
Saulsbury Industries Enterprise PDH
10.2016 - 02.2018
Instrumentation Technician
ISC Constructors LLC
01.2015 - 06.2016
Instrumentation Technician
Pro-Com Kiewit Offshore Services
05.2014 - 12.2014
Instrumentation Technician
Ardent Services - Tesoro Refinery
01.2014 - 02.2014
Instrumentation Technician
Ardent Services
11.2013 - 12.2013
Instrumentation Technician
T.I.C
05.2013 - 06.2013
Instrumentation Technician
Ardent Services LLC
03.2013 - 05.2013
Instrumentation Technician
CBM, E&I Services
01.2013 - 02.2013
Instrumentation Technician
CBM, E&I Services
11.2012 - 01.2013
Instrumentation Technician
Ardent Services
08.2012 - 11.2012
High School Diploma -
Edinburg High School
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