Phillip Jelinek
Instrument Technician
Vacaville,CA
Summary
Skilled in calibrating and maintaining all instrumentation devices for Control systems in refineries. Proven to interpret schematics and diagrams to make accurate repairs and updates. Dedicated Instrumentation Technician with 11 years of experience repairing instruments, machines, and tools. Disciplined and hardworking team player with proven history of fast and detail-oriented work.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instrumentation Technician
Valero Benicia Refinery
06.2015 - Current
- Installed maintained, and repaired various types of instruments to ensure optimal functionality.
- Streamlined operations through effective collaboration with cross-functional teams for timely project completion.
- Identified issues by testing and troubleshooting instruments, components and assemblies using voltmeters, circuit testers and oscilloscopes.
- Optimized equipment performance by conducting regular preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Operated multimeters,and other electronic testing devices to accurately diagnose equipment issues.
- Performed scheduled and planned installation and maintenance duties.
- Interpreted and utilized wiring diagrams and technical specific instructions to configure instrumentation.
- Reduced downtime by promptly diagnosing issues and providing effective solutions for instrument-related problems.
- Installed and serviced new triplicated trip systems and asset protection systems.
- Liaised with engineering staff on special projects to assist with configuration, installation and interoperation of system equipment.
- Played a key role in the commissioning and decommissioning of instrumentation systems, ensuring a smooth transition between project stages.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to install new instruments, ensuring proper functionality and seamless integration into existing systems.
- Optimized plant operations through timely preventive maintenance on instrumentation systems and devices.
- Ensured safety compliance by maintaining accurate records of instrument inspections, repairs.
- Used information in technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs.
- Conferred with engineers and designers to investigate and solve failure issues.
Instrument Technician
F.L. Chase Instrumentation
10.2013 - 06.2015
- Conducted preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of metering instruments.
- Performed repair procedures on damaged instruments and sourced replacements from approved vendors.
- Optimized plant operations through timely preventive maintenance on instrumentation systems and devices.
- Interpreted and utilized wiring diagrams and technical specific instructions to configure instrumentation and telemetry devices.
- Enhanced equipment reliability by conducting routine maintenance and calibration of instruments.
- Operated multimeters, oscilloscopes and other electronic testing devices to accurately diagnose equipment issues.
- Ensured safety compliance by maintaining accurate records of instrument inspections, repairs, and calibrations.
- Performed scheduled and planned installation and maintenance duties.
- Reduced downtime by promptly diagnosing issues and providing effective solutions for instrument-related problems.
- Liaised with engineering staff on special projects to assist with configuration, installation and interoperation of system equipment.
- Mitigated potential hazards through strict adherence to safety protocols during all aspects of instrument installation, maintenance, and repair.
Education
Bachelor Arts - Business Administration
Skills
- Wiring diagrams
- Pneumatic Systems Knowledge
- Vibration Monitoring Equipment
- Testing Procedures
- Schematic reading
- Instrument Calibration
- Testing protocols
- Field Instrumentation Familiarity
- Preventive Maintenance Execution
- Flow Meters Calibration
- Temperature Sensors Management
- Electrical Schematics Interpretation
- Control Systems Troubleshooting
- Level Measurement Techniques
- Instrumentation Installation
- Control Valves Maintenance
- Pressure Transmitters Handling
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Troubleshooting skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Dependable and Responsible
- Instrumentation Repair
Certification
Bentley Nevada 3500 operation and maintenance
Triconex systems
Timeline
Instrumentation Technician - Valero Benicia Refinery
06.2015 - Current
Instrument Technician - F.L. Chase Instrumentation
10.2013 - 06.2015
Ashford University - Bachelor Arts, Business Administration
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