Kevin Nava
Galena Park,TX
Summary
Reliable and detail-focused with strong aptitude for understanding and maintaining complex instrumentation systems. Possesses foundational knowledge of calibration and troubleshooting, complemented by proficiency in using diagnostic tools and interpreting technical manuals. Committed to ensuring accurate and efficient operations to maximize system performance and reliability.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instrument Technician
Isc Constructors
La Porte, TX
08.2025 - Current
- Troubleshoot and repair networked controllers.
- Perform system calibrations and tuning.
- Read and understand new project packages, such as directions, electrical drawings, detail drawings, loops sheets, specification sheets, demo drawings.
- Bench Testing, Pressure Switches, Valves and Transmitters.
- Terminate low voltage electrical panels, cabinets, junction boxes and instruments.
Instrument Tech
Sitewide Project Solutions
Port Sulfur, LA
05.2024 - 07.2025
- Install and calibrate instrumentation as shown in specifications.
- Transmitter Calibrations (Honeywell and Rosemount).
- Troubleshooting discrete and analog signals using loop drawings
- Diagnosed and repaired control valve and positioner issues to maintain process reliability
- Troubleshoot and repair networked controllers.
Instrument Technician
MMR Electrical
Port Arthur, TX
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Read and understand new project packages, such as directions, P&IDS, Instrumentation drawings, detailed drawings, loop sheets, specification sheets, one line diagram, demo drawings.
- Read and interpret wiring diagrams and control schematics.
- Calibration of pressure, flow, level, and temperature instruments
- Shoot loops with the smart communicator and commission new systems.
Electrical Apprentice
Paton Engineers and Constructors
Pasadena, TX
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Install and fabricate conduit, cable tray for motors, valves, instruments and all electrical equipment.
- Terminated wiring and connected circuits with correct techniques.
- Spliced, joined, and connected wire to accurately install new electrical systems.
- Installed safety and distribution components for electrical/instrumentation systems, such as transmitters,
- elements, switches, and circuit-breaker panels.
- Read and understand new project packages, such as directions, electrical drawings, detail drawings, loop sheets, specification sheets, demo drawings.
Skills
- Instrumentation troubleshooting
- Inspection and repair
- Equipment operation
- Temperature control systems
- Calibration
- Troubleshooting analog (4–20 mA) and digital control systems
- Bilingual in English & Spanish
- Pneumatic systems
- Electrical schematics interpretation
Certification
- NCCER -AWS welding #19919084
- Twic - Expires Sep 9, 2027
- TDLR- 594629
Timeline
Instrument Technician
Isc Constructors
08.2025 - Current
Instrument Tech
Sitewide Project Solutions
05.2024 - 07.2025
Instrument Technician
MMR Electrical
10.2023 - 08.2024
Electrical Apprentice
Paton Engineers and Constructors
03.2022 - 09.2023