Kenny Gambrell
Lubbock,Texas
Summary
Experienced I&E professional with strong background in instrumentation and electrical systems. Skilled in troubleshooting, maintenance, and installation, ensuring optimal performance and safety. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and delivering consistent results. Highly reliable, with focus on precision, safety protocols, and technical expertise.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
I&E Technician Lead
HET Levelland
Levelland, TX
09.2023 - Current
- Maintained end devices, calibrated and installed new PID loops in ethanol processing facility interfacing with programmers to bring systems online and function as needed.
- Coordinated activities of contractors.
- Troubleshoot and repair motors and switch gear from 5 hp to 400 hp.
- Install, troubleshoot and maintain VFD’s (variable frequency drive) for fans and pumps.
- Brought plant up from a mothballed facility to a fully functional 40 MGY ethanol plant.
- Supervised two techs with various I&E duties.
I&E Technician/Measurement/Damage Prevention
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
Snyder, TX
01.2013 - 09.2023
- Maintained end devices in gas processing facility.
- Coordinated activities of contractors.
- Troubleshoot and repair motors and switch gear from 5 hp to 2500 hp.
- Install, troubleshoot and maintain VFD’s (variable frequency drive) for fans and pumps.
- Multiple years
SCADA Operator
City of Snyder
Snyder, TX
08.2008 - 01.2013
- Operated 5 MGD drinking water treatment plant.
- Completed all lab work to maintain safe drinking water.
Parts and Service Director
Big Country Auto-land
Snyder, TX
08.2005 - 08.2008
- Maintained 1.5 million dollar inventory for service department and outside sales.
- Supervised 7 mechanics and scheduled customer work for service department.
- Maintained training records and scheduled training for 7 mechanics.
- Submitted and tracked warranty claims for customer vehicle repairs.
Fire-control Technician
United States Navy
Norfolk, VA
08.1999 - 08.2005
- Led 10 person work center maintaining AN/UYQ-70 Fire Control System aboard Burke Class destroyer.
- Managed and tracked preventative maintenance and repair of computers, display consoles and radar systems.
- Attained and maintained Top Secret Clearance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Security and Risk Analysis
Penn State University
State College, PA12-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Criminology
Western Texas College
Snyder, TX08-1993
Skills
- Technical writing
- Information Security Management
- Effective Speech and Communication
- Risk Analysis
- Instrumentation installation
- Lockout-tagout procedures
- Electrical schematics reading
- Preventive maintenance execution
- Variable frequency drives
- Control systems troubleshooting
- Arc flash safety
- Instrumentation calibration
- Motor control centers
- Field device configuration
- Low voltage distribution
- Electrical equipment testing
- Team player
- Installation and repair specialist
- Hand and power tools
- Power supplies
- Electrical testing
- Electrical experience
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting expert
- Electrical safety
- Low-voltage systems
- Instrument Calibration
Timeline
I&E Technician Lead
HET Levelland
09.2023 - Current
I&E Technician/Measurement/Damage Prevention
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
01.2013 - 09.2023
SCADA Operator
City of Snyder
08.2008 - 01.2013
Parts and Service Director
Big Country Auto-land
08.2005 - 08.2008
Fire-control Technician
United States Navy
08.1999 - 08.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Criminology
Western Texas College
Bachelor of Science - Security and Risk Analysis
Penn State University