Leonardo Villatoro
Houston
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Skilled Commissioning Technician with significant experience in equipment installation, system testing, and documentation. Possess strong technical abilities for troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing diverse types of machinery. Demonstrated success in managing multiple projects simultaneously with a proven track record of improving operational efficiency in previous roles.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
I/E Commissioning Tech
Optimized Process Designs LLC, OPD
Vidor
01.2025 - Current
- Troubleshot and resolved problems associated with instrumentation systems during commissioning phase.
- Inspected, tested and calibrated a variety of instruments to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Ensured that all quality standards were met when conducting inspections or testing procedures.
- Provided technical assistance to other technicians during the commissioning process.
- Conducted commissioning activities such as loop checking, equipment start-up, system checkout and verification of operations.
- Performed pre-commissioning tests on electrical and mechanical systems, including pressure testing, insulation resistance measurements and functional checks.
- Calibrated various types of measuring devices used in the commissioning process.
- Reviewed engineering drawings for accuracy in order to ensure proper construction techniques were followed during installation process.
- Worked collaboratively with contractors and engineers to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
- Handled on-site commissioning activities for equipment.
- Rested and measured equipment to evaluate needed adjustments for successful operations.
I/E Technician
Sitewide project solutions
Port Sulphur
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted in the commissioning of new plants by verifying that all instruments are functioning properly prior to start-up operations.
- Installed new equipment for process control systems such as valves, actuators, transmitters, switches and positioners.
- Implemented changes to existing instrumentation systems according to operational needs or customer requests.
- Assisted in the development of instrument installation specifications based on customer requirements and industry standards.
- Tested newly installed instrumentation systems to ensure proper performance before start up operations began.
- Performed maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of various process control instruments including pressure transmitters, temperature controllers, flow meters, and level indicators.
- Investigated root cause analysis for instrument failure incidents reported by plant personnel.
- Tested energized and de-energized circuits, following test procedures and assisted in specialized test procedures.
- Tested and repaired electric motors, variable frequency drives, alarms and control systems.
I/E Technician
Isc Constructors
Mont Belvieu
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Identified cost savings opportunities through improved efficiency of processes utilizing automation technology.
- Provided technical support to plant personnel regarding instrumentation related problems and questions.
- Developed technical solutions to complex problems in a timely manner.
- Assisted in the commissioning of new plants by verifying that all instruments are functioning properly prior to start-up operations.
- Performed maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of various process control instruments including pressure transmitters, temperature controllers, flow meters, and level indicators.
- Investigated root cause analysis for instrument failure incidents reported by plant personnel.
- Tested energized and de-energized circuits, following test procedures and assisted in specialized test procedures.
I/E Technician
Worley
Channelview
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Identified cost savings opportunities through improved efficiency of processes utilizing automation technology.
- Provided technical support to plant personnel regarding instrumentation related problems and questions.
- Developed technical solutions to complex problems in a timely manner.
- Connected and repaired equipment based on mechanical drawings and electrical prints.
- Tested energized and de-energized circuits, following test procedures and assisted in specialized test procedures.
- Performed maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of various process control instruments including pressure transmitters, temperature controllers, flow meters, and level indicators.
I/E Technician
Isc Constructors
Baytown
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Identified cost savings opportunities through improved efficiency of processes utilizing automation technology.
- Provided technical support to plant personnel regarding instrumentation related problems and questions.
- Developed technical solutions to complex problems in a timely manner.
- Performed maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of various process control instruments including pressure transmitters, temperature controllers, flow meters, and level indicators.
- Investigated root cause analysis for instrument failure incidents reported by plant personnel.
- Tested energized and de-energized circuits, following test procedures and assisted in specialized test procedures.
Electrical Supervisor
Isc Constructors
Baytown
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Monitored quality control procedures throughout entire project lifecycle; addressed any issues immediately upon discovery.
- Analyzed existing conditions in order to develop cost effective solutions that meet customer needs.
- Supervised workers during installation or repair process; monitored progress against timelines and budgets set forth by management team.
- Performed troubleshooting activities to identify root cause of system failures or malfunctions.
- Reviewed blueprints or other diagrams to determine the scope of projects prior to beginning work.
- Organized meetings between various departments involved in projects; facilitated communication throughout duration of job.
- Provided technical supervision and support to Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) supervisors, Instrument, and electrical planners and contract personnel.
- Resolved complex problems related to wiring, controls, motors, transformers, generators, circuit breakers.
- Inspected and tested electrical systems to ensure proper functioning and safety standards were met.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jefferson Davis High School
Houston, TX05-2014
I/E Technician
Diverse Trade Resourses
Pasadena, TXSkills
- Instrumentation calibration
- System troubleshooting
- Electrical testing
- Quality inspection
Certification
- Nccer certified I/E Technician
- Nccer certified journeyman electrician
- Texas industrial journeyman electrician
Timeline
I/E Commissioning Tech
Optimized Process Designs LLC, OPD
01.2025 - Current
I/E Technician
Sitewide project solutions
06.2024 - 01.2025
I/E Technician
Isc Constructors
12.2023 - 06.2024
I/E Technician
Worley
05.2023 - 12.2023
I/E Technician
Isc Constructors
04.2022 - 05.2023
Electrical Supervisor
Isc Constructors
03.2021 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Jefferson Davis High School
I/E Technician
Diverse Trade Resourses