Esteban Valdez
Pharr
Summary
Skilled Journeyman Instrument Fitter with relevant experience in instrumentation installation, inspection, calibration and repair. Strengths include troubleshooting skills, adept knowledge of industry standards and regulations, as well as safety-conscious work ethics. Have consistently maintained equipment reliability and efficiency in previous roles while adhering to rigorous quality control procedures.
Detail-oriented professional brings extensive construction background and specialized experience on challenging projects. Smoothly leads team members to meet goals, maximize performance and maintain important safety standards. Knowledgeable about applicable codes and industry best practices.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Instrument Fitter
Arden
Borger
03.2024 - 03.2026
- Installed and calibrated various instruments for production processes.
- Utilized specialized tools and equipment for precise instrument fitting tasks.
- Maintained detailed records of instrument settings and adjustments made.
- Assisted in training new staff on proper instrument handling techniques.
Journeyman Instrument Fitter
TurnKey
Fort Dodge
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Read, interpreted and worked from blueprints, sketches, diagrams and other technical documents to determine the instrumentation requirements.
- Assist in developing procedures for installing, calibrating, maintaining and repairing industrial instrumentation.
- Assemble valves, regulators and related components according to manufacturer's specifications.
Journeyman Instrument Fitter
Protec
Pecos
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Perform layout of instruments in accordance with drawings and specifications.
- Construct tubing runs between instruments using copper or stainless steel tubing as necessary.
- Install and maintain process control systems including pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical and electrical components.
- Assembled and installed precise instruments that measure, transmit, record and control.
- Cut pipes based on specific blueprint layout and bent pipes to fit layout.
- Oversaw projects to meet deadlines and achieve on-time delivery.
Scaffold Foreman
Excel Logistics
Houston
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Managed daily scaffold operations and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Coordinated team schedules and assigned tasks to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Trained new employees on scaffold assembly techniques and safety practices.
- Inspected scaffolding structures for quality assurance and safety compliance.
Scaffold Foreman
Motiva Enterprises
Port Arthur
05.2018 - 12.2020
- Conducted regular safety meetings with crew members to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Organized efficient job schedules and prepared all bids.
- Conducted regular safety meetings to reinforce best practices among crew members.
- Supervised daily operations of scaffold erectors and dismantlers.
- Inspected jobs for accuracy, safety and compliance.
Skills
- Instrument calibration
- Equipment maintenance
- Technical troubleshooting
- Data recording
- Blueprint interpretation
- Team coordination
- Staff training
- Pressure testing
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Tubing installation
- Loop checking
- Pressure measurement
- Hydraulic systems
- Scaffold safety
- Scaffold inspection
- Training implementation
- Safety management
- Effective communication
- Leadership development
- Team supervision
- Scaffolding set up
Reference
- Oscar vela 956-566-7811
- Joe gonzalez 281-726-5824
- Alexis arredondo 956-873-1439
- Alex mena 956-619-0233
Timeline
Journeyman Instrument Fitter
Arden
03.2024 - 03.2026
Journeyman Instrument Fitter
TurnKey
03.2022 - 03.2023
Journeyman Instrument Fitter
Protec
10.2021 - 09.2022
Scaffold Foreman
Excel Logistics
06.2020 - 12.2021
Scaffold Foreman
Motiva Enterprises
05.2018 - 12.2020