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JOSE GARCIA

McKinney

Summary

Detail-oriented and safety-focused Instrument Technician with 5 years of experience in installing, calibrating, and maintaining instrumentation and control systems in new construction projects, live operating plants, manufacturing, oil and gas. Skilled in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and ensuring compliance with industry safety standards. Seeking to apply technical expertise and problem-solving abilities to support operational efficiency and reliability while also promoting a friendly and professional environment for colleagues.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Instrument and Electrical Technician

UPS Industrial
01.2025 - 06.2025

Utilized PIE to simulate thermocouple and RTD signals.

Checked and confirmed operational integrity of pressure switches and sensors.

Performed maintenance by managing valve and digital positioner connections.

Managed commissioning activities to meet project deadlines.

Confirmed proper isolation of devices and system functionality ahead of startup.

Ensured compliance with site-specific procedures for lockout/tagout and live-system operations.

Conducted wiring and testing of control valves and analog signals.

Performed operations to pull, terminate, and ground systems and motor feeds.

Calibrated and replaced various pressure, flow, and level transmitters.

Conducted loop checks to ensure system integrity.

Supported commissioning processes to enhance operational efficiency.

Instrument Technician

MMR
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Repaired process control instrumentation to minimize downtime.
  • Performed calibration to guarantee instrument accuracy and dependability.
  • Carried out routine servicing on devices to preserve maximum efficiency.
  • Utilized Trex for instrument communication and calibration.

Instrumentation Technician

Triad Industrial
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Documented calibration procedures for various instruments according to industry standards.
  • Helped Determined valves for Maintenance and stroked new valves.
  • Troubleshot complex instrumentation issues using advanced diagnostic techniques.
  • Worked on levels for tanks, Limit switches and pressure Transmitters.

Instrumentation Technician

McDermott
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Installed, calibrated and maintained instrumentation systems including pressure gauges, flow meters, temperature sensors and control valves.
  • Calibrated electronic components such as transducers, transmitters, converters.
  • Responsible for receiving and inspecting material according to data sheets and plant standards.

Instrument Technician

Zachry
01.2022 - 09.2023
  • Terminating and loop checking Instruments using a 475 Hart Field Communicator and Fluke 789.
  • Calibrate, Install and inspect various amounts of transmitters, flow meters, level switches, level transmitters, I/P actuators RTD's and Pressure transmitters.
  • Troubleshooting control network from DCS cards through entire instrument loop.
  • Check and correct drawings with Redline.

Instrument Technician

Worley. Lyondell Basell Bayport Complex
09.2020 - 12.2021
  • Working with inspectors, subcontractors, and operations to complete high quality project work. Verify Instruments comply with supplied engineered data sheets, install instruments and instrument tubing in compliance with engineered drawings and details. Perform all required. Testing and calibrations per project requirements.
  • Walk down loops from field services to DCS Cabinets.
  • Troubleshoot wiring problems on instruments and electrical equipment.
  • Technical support on Start-up and commissioning.

Instrumentation Technician

Triad Industrial
06.2020 - 09.2020
  • Terminated instruments, terminate junction boxes, called loops to the board room operator, helped fitters identify instruments, used communicators to calibrate. Insured proper electrical connections in transformers and switch gears and motors.
  • Complete loop check and inspections making sure that all instruments are up to spec. Provide startup assistance as need it.

Instrument Technician

Jacobs Industrial
01.2020 - 06.2020
  • Troubleshoot, repair, install and calibrate, pneumatic electronic and Hart protocol flow, pressure, level, and temperature field instrumentation.
  • Basic understanding of control valves and positioners to troubleshoot control loops.
  • Drive signal from instrument to control room board operator, providing the loop writing. Technical support on start-up and commissioning.

Instrument Technician

Isc Constructors
02.2019 - 12.2019
  • Start-up assistance, calibration, verification and troubleshooting of transmitters, analyzers and many instruments which monitor level, flow, pressure, temperature, and analytical measurements.
  • Perform loop checks for safety critical devices. Safety interlock checks using procedures. Specified and facilitate purchasing for various instrumentation, analytical equipment and control valves for specific type of processes.

Electrician Helper

S&B,
02.2018 - 02.2019
  • Operated power drills, saws, presses and other power tools safely.
  • Followed instructions from supervisors for installation of new electrical systems.
  • Assisting electricians by performing various tasks and material handling under direct supervision of assigned electricians in installing the work.
  • Measured, cut wire, assisted in installations of electrical systems and installed lightning.
  • Replaced switches and other electrical components. Maintained various professional tools and equipment in good condition. identified and reported any electrical problems and issues.

Education

GED - undefined

Channelview High School
Channelview
05.2005

Skills

  • Field instrumentation
  • Inspection and repair
  • Install and maintain electrical
  • Ability to use HART 475, TREX, Fluke 725,789
  • Troubleshooting, Diagnosis, and repair of field instrument during start-up
  • Electrical Systems and controls
  • Verbal skils
  • Dependability
  • Time Management
  • Safety and Quality assurance
  • Blueprints & Schematic P&ID
  • Equipment, Systems, and Devices
  • Extensive knowledge in maintenanceand commissioning, selling loops, stroking valves
  • Hand and power tool operation
  • Team building
  • Electrical installation
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Hand and power tools

Certification

  • Nccer Instrument Technician
  • Twic, Basic Plus
  • Nccer Extended boom Forklift
  • TDLR Apprentice Electrician

LANGUAGES

Advanced Bilingual Skills | Advanced
English | Advanced
Spanish | Advanced

Timeline

Instrument and Electrical Technician

UPS Industrial
01.2025 - 06.2025

Instrument Technician

MMR
09.2024 - 12.2024

Instrumentation Technician

Triad Industrial
05.2024 - 08.2024

Instrumentation Technician

McDermott
09.2023 - 04.2024

Instrument Technician

Zachry
01.2022 - 09.2023

Instrument Technician

Worley. Lyondell Basell Bayport Complex
09.2020 - 12.2021

Instrumentation Technician

Triad Industrial
06.2020 - 09.2020

Instrument Technician

Jacobs Industrial
01.2020 - 06.2020

Instrument Technician

Isc Constructors
02.2019 - 12.2019

Electrician Helper

S&B,
02.2018 - 02.2019

GED - undefined

Channelview High School
JOSE GARCIA