Ricardo Martinez
Houston,TX
Summary
An ambitious hardworking and highly motivated professional who offers comprehensive and progressive experience as an instrument technician. A highly intelligent professional who is known for expertise in identifying and solving instrument problems quickly. Highly focused with great work ethic, efficient in supporting focus, deadline-driven operations; able to identify goals and priorities and resolve issues at initial stages. An NCCER certified professional with experience. An efficient communicator; well groomed in developing and maintaining positive relationships with all levels of individuals of diverse background. My Career Objective is to obtain a challenging position in Instrumentation with a well established company , where I will be allowed to grow and learn, I want to utilize my experience to my employer.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instrument Technician
Westlake Corperation
Houston, TX
07.2025 - 05.2026
- Calibrated and maintained instrumentation to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety standards.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions using advanced diagnostic tools, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to modify systems, improving reliability and accuracy of readings
- Developed preventive maintenance schedules, reducing downtime and extending equipment lifespan.
- Led troubleshooting efforts during system failures, minimizing disruptions to production processes.
- Provided technical support to team members during complex troubleshooting efforts, sharing expertise when necessary to resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
Assembly Technician
M&C Assembly
Houston, TX
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Assembled components using hand tools and automated machinery, ensuring quality standards were met.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify defects and implement corrective actions promptly.
- Performed assembly of products according to specifications and instructions.
- Kept work areas organized, tidy, and clean for maximum productivity.
- Followed specific blueprints and diagrams to assemble components and comply with industry standards.
Manager
Lowes Home Improvment
Houston, TX
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Trained and mentored team members on best practices and company policies.
- Developed staff schedules to optimize coverage during peak hours and improve service quality.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Pipefitter Helper
Gulfspan Industrial
Mont Belvieu, TX
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted in assembling and installing piping systems under supervision.
- Utilized hand and power tools to support pipefitting operations efficiently.
- Collaborated with experienced pipefitters to troubleshoot installation issues.
- Measured, cut, threaded and assembled new pipe to place assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
- Tested piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks.
Education
NCCER - Instrument Technician
Industrial Technican Training
Freeport, TX04-2026
Private Pilot - Aviation
Lonestar College System
Conroe, TX08-2025
High School Diploma -
Robert Turner College & Career
Pearland, TX05-2021
Skills
- OSHA guidelines
- Calibrating smart devices, Pressure, Flow, Level, Temperature Transmitters
- Hart 475
- Fluke 726, 773, 789, 773
- Field Instrumentation
- PLC & DCS controllers, systems that utilize HART
- Maintain and repair equipment and machinery
- Configure smart Transmitters
- Ability to read and comprehend P&IDs
- Commissioning loops, Troubleshooting loop failures, diagnose faults, repair and maintain instrumentation equipment back to original spec and put back into service with downtime minimized as least as possible
- Test for accuracy of flow meters, pressure gages, indicators ect
- Complete preventative maintenance on instruments and process equipment
- Proficient in Analog and Digital input/ output I/O systems
- Quality control guidelines
- Blueprint interpretation
- Equipment operation
- Team Leading and communication skills
- I am a problem solver
Certification
NCCER
- OSHA 3O
- Instrument Technician
- Welding 1
- Welding 2
License
Private Pilot
Instrument Rated
Timeline
Instrument Technician
Westlake Corperation
07.2025 - 05.2026
Assembly Technician
M&C Assembly
09.2024 - 05.2025
Manager
Lowes Home Improvment
08.2023 - 08.2024
Pipefitter Helper
Gulfspan Industrial
01.2022 - 06.2023
NCCER - Instrument Technician
Industrial Technican Training
Private Pilot - Aviation
Lonestar College System
High School Diploma -
Robert Turner College & Career