Patrick Bustamante
Angleton,TX
Summary
Reliable Instrument Technician with experience working with field instrumentation that measures temperature, humidity, pressure and flow levels. Adept with Installing, programming and troubleshooting various platforms. Proficient in utilizing to convey technical data, concepts and ideas. Offering expertise and years of experience.
Industrious Instrument Technician uses methodical and organized approach to maintaining plant control systems. Adept at installing new, replacement or updated equipment. Experienced in safely maintaining, calibrating, installing, testing and troubleshooting pneumatic, electric and instrumentation devices. Excellent problem-solver with strong critical thinking skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Instrument Technician
Olin
Freeport, TX
09.2024 - Current
- Attended regular training sessions to stay up-to-date with current technologies related to instrumentation.
- Developed detailed documentation for the installation of new systems or modifications to existing ones.
- Replaced defective parts using hand tools and soldering techniques.
- Calibrated, tested and adjusted flowmeters to ensure accurate readings.
- Operated automated testing equipment to diagnose system failures or identify operational anomalies.
- Troubleshot problems with electronic components such as circuit boards, amplifiers and transducers.
- Supervised junior technicians during repair work or installations of new systems.
- Provided technical support by answering questions about the functioning of instruments or their calibration status.
- Provided technical support to operations personnel regarding instrumentation issues.
- Evaluated vendor products for compatibility with existing systems before making any purchases.
- Inspected measuring devices for accuracy against established standards.
- Worked closely with other departments such as engineering, production, quality control and maintenance staff to ensure smooth operation of plant equipment.
- Reviewed engineering drawings for accuracy before installing electrical components.
- Diagnosed complex issues with field instrumentation using advanced troubleshooting methods.
- Monitored instrument operations to detect malfunctions or deviations from standard operating conditions.
- Maintained records of all service calls, repairs and calibrations performed on equipment.
- Installed new instruments and associated wiring in accordance with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Performed maintenance and repairs on a variety of process control instrumentation including transmitters, controllers, valves, switches, recorders and indicators.
- Calibrated numerous types of process equipment and control elements.
- Troubleshot and provided corrective maintenance on process equipment and control elements.
- Recommended and communicated changes and improvements in preventive maintenance and maintenance schedules.
- Understood and worked from prints, drawings, graphs, charts and instruction technical manuals to make necessary adjustments and repairs.
- Assembled and tested components, wiring and systems, locating and correcting faults to optimize production results.
- Set up and operated specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test or analyze performance of electronic components, assemblies or systems.
- Performed diagnostics and testing to locate root causes and resolve issues for optimal performance.
- Calculated design specifications or cost, material and resource estimates.
- Built, calibrated and maintained electrical instruments used in design development processes.
- Leveraged outstanding communication, interpersonal and people skills to work well with clients.
Instrument Technician
Contech
Freeport, TX
08.2021 - Current
- Worked closely with other departments such as engineering, production, quality control and maintenance staff to ensure smooth operation of plant equipment.
- Leveraged outstanding communication, interpersonal and people skills to work well with clients.
- Troubleshot problems with electronic components such as circuit boards, amplifiers and transducers.
- Installed new instruments and associated wiring in accordance with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Set up and operated specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test or analyze performance of electronic components, assemblies or systems.
- Troubleshot and provided corrective maintenance on process equipment and control elements.
- Understood and worked from prints, drawings, graphs, charts and instruction technical manuals to make necessary adjustments and repairs.
- Maintained records of all service calls, repairs and calibrations performed on equipment.
- Calibrated, tested and adjusted flowmeters to ensure accurate readings.
- Conducted preventive maintenance programs to maintain optimal performance of all instruments.
- Investigated and communicated instrument discrepancies, exception reporting, and other non-compliance-related issues.
- Performed maintenance and repairs on a variety of process control instrumentation including transmitters, controllers, valves, switches, recorders and indicators.
Instrument Technician
Wood Group
Freeport, TX
01.2016 - 07.2021
- Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Provided technical support by answering questions about the functioning of instruments or their calibration status.
- Constructed and evaluated electrical components for consumer electronics applications.
- Performed maintenance and repairs on a variety of process control instrumentation including transmitters, controllers, valves, switches, recorders and indicators.
- Calibrated numerous types of process equipment and control elements.
- Calibrated, tested and adjusted flowmeters to ensure accurate readings.
- Conducted preventive maintenance programs to maintain optimal performance of all instruments.
- Assembled electrical systems or prototypes using hand tools or measuring instruments.
Education
Certificate of Instrument Technician - Instrument Technician
Brazosport College
Lake Jackson, TX12-2023
High School Diploma -
Bay City High School
Bay City, TX05-2010
Skills
- Process Control Systems
- Plant Control Systems Troubleshooting
- Specialized Testing Equipment
- Circuitry Assembly
- Functional Specifications Compliance
- Wire Running
- Software Troubleshooting
- Electrical Control Systems Installation
- Wire Stripping
- Cable Termination
- Visual Inspection
- Voltage and Current Meters
- Equipment Setup
- Equipment Operator Training
- Valve Calibration
- Troubleshooting skills
- Instrument Calibration
- Blueprint and Schematic Reading
- MOD system
- Delta V system
- ABB system
- Flowmeter adjustment
- Problem solving
- Project management
- Valve positioners adjustment
Certified
- SIS Qualified
Timeline
Instrument Technician
Olin
09.2024 - Current
Instrument Technician
Contech
08.2021 - Current
Instrument Technician
Wood Group
01.2016 - 07.2021
Certificate of Instrument Technician - Instrument Technician
Brazosport College
High School Diploma -
Bay City High School