Roberto Bernal
Brownsville,TX
Summary
Resourceful Technician known for high productivity and efficiently completing tasks. Skilled in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and equipment repair. Excel at time management, problem-solving, and communication, ensuring seamless operations and team coordination.
Versatile Instrument Technician adept in calibrating, testing and repairing electronic metering
devices. Well-versed and knowledgeable in following all safety requirements in accordance with
client standards. Keen problem-solving skills with troubleshooting abilities. Offering Five years plus
expertise in instrumentation. Reliable Instrument Tech with extensive knowledge in the field and
working well with others as a team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
CSU Technician
OSI
Superior, Wisconsin
09.2023 - Current
- Ran tests on newly repaired machinery and equipment to confirm proper functionality.
- Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
- Conducted preventive maintenance procedures according to established schedules.
- Assisted in installation of electrical systems and components for commercial and industrial
- applications.
- Monitored installation and operations to consistently meet rigorous customer requirements.
- Coordinated with vendors to identify and procure appropriate equipment necessary for
- project completion.
- Revised instrumentation guidelines to address exceptions and provide clarification, where
- needed.
- Inspected equipment to detect electrical leaks and other problems.
- Removed damaged instruments and repaired components.
- Monitored supply levels and requested additional spare parts, manuals or tools.
- Identified issues by testing and troubleshooting instruments, components and assemblies using
- voltmeters, circuit testers and oscilloscopes.
- Revamped systems and upgraded wiring, PLCs and drives to handle changing needs.
- SIS Systems all Fire & Gas Testing as per procedures.
I/C Technician
JM Test Systems
Mont Belvieu, Texas
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted troubleshooting procedures and root cause analysis to determine causes of
- problems.
- Modified, maintained or repaired electronics equipment or systems to achieve proper
- functioning.
- Removed damaged instruments and repaired components.
- Identified issues by testing and troubleshooting instruments, components and assemblies using
- voltmeters, circuit testers and oscilloscopes.
- Revamped systems and upgraded wiring, PLCs and drives to handle changing needs.
- Collaborated successfully with clients to achieve objectives by utilizing strong communication,
- interpersonal and people skills.
- Modified, maintained or repaired electronics equipment or systems to achieve proper
- functioning.
- Responded to problems with processing and production equipment and completed timely
- repairs.
- Inspected systems, diagnosed problems and developed optimal solutions.
- Assembled electrical systems or prototypes using hand tools or measuring instruments.
- Used information in technical diagrams, schematics and manuals to understand operations
- and make successful repairs.
- Collaborated successfully with clients to achieve objectives by utilizing strong communication,
- interpersonal and people skills.
- Applied diagnostics and testing tools to systems, quickly identifying issues and implementing
- completing resolutions.
- Identified and resolved equipment malfunctions working with manufacturers or field
- representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
- Selected electronics equipment, components or systems to meet functional specifications.
- Performed regular maintenance and testing to service and optimize complex computer
- systems, applications and environments.
- Revamped systems and upgraded wiring, PLCs and drives to handle changing needs.
- Implemented operational timelines for service shut-offs to be observed.
- Calculated amounts for designing and testing electrical systems and supplied finished costs to customers.
I/C Technician
Custom Arc Bechtel
Reston, Virginia
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Revised instrumentation guidelines to address exceptions and provide clarification, where
- needed.
- Designed automation concepts and protocols for diagnostic testing and simulation purposes,
- applying Good Automated Manufacturing Practice (GAMP) protocols.
- Developed functional design specifications for DELTA-V Controls
- Troubleshot electrical equipment problems such as electro-valves and sensors.
- Coordinated with vendors to identify and procure appropriate equipment necessary for
- project completion.
- Retested electrical products and systems to determine effect of modifications.
- Calibrated combustion controls to meet appropriate safety standards.
- Liaised with engineering staff on special projects to assist with configuration, installation and
- interoperation of system equipment.
- Used information in technical diagrams, schematics and manuals to understand operations
- and make successful repairs.
- Studied and interpreted equipment manuals, circuit diagrams, blueprints and schematics to
- determine corrective actions for repairs, calibrations and installations.
- Performed repair procedures on damaged instruments and sourced replacements from approved vendors.
I&E Commissioning
ETECH
San Antonio, Texas
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Removed damaged instruments and repaired components.
- Identified issues by testing and troubleshooting instruments, components and assemblies using
- voltmeters, circuit testers and oscilloscopes.
- Identified and resolved equipment malfunctions working with manufacturers or field
- representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
- Troubleshot, fixed and improved electrical controls
- Motor Rotation Testing, MCC commissioning, 480 - 15KV Testing
- Monitored machined during trial runs to verify program accuracy.
- Prepared documentation for machine controllers to guide setup and operation.
- Reviewed drawings and code specifications to determine appropriate layouts for wiring
- installations in building automation systems.
- Utilized comprehensive understanding of Allen Bradley Ladder Logic to produce code to
- revolutionize automation.
- Exercised complete understanding of PLC programming to support projects.
- Collaborated with systems engineers and customers to determine machine requirements and
- develop specifications for user interface, machine functions and quality control to deliver reliable automation systems.
Instrument Technician
Excel.
Houston, Texas
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Studied and interpreted equipment manuals, circuit diagrams, blueprints and schematics to
- determine corrective actions for repairs, calibrations and installations
- Performed repair procedures on damaged instruments and sourced replacements from
- approved vendors
- Conducted preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of metering instruments
- Interpreted and utilized wiring diagrams and technical specific instructions to configure
- instrumentation and telemetry devices
- Produced precise technical specifications and data sheets.
Instrument & Electrical Technician
McDermott
Houston, Texas
04.2019 - 11.2019
- Checked instruments for accuracy and calibrated to specifications
- Thoroughly read and comprehended blueprints in order to understand how installation was
- to be performed
- Monitored installation and operations to consistently meet rigorous customer requirements
- Troubleshot electrical equipment problems such as electro-valves and sensors
- Calibrated transmitters, actuators, control valves and switches
Instrument Technician
Moore Controls
Baytown, Texas
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Studied and interpreted equipment manuals, circuit diagrams, blueprints and schematics to
- determine corrective actions for repairs, calibrations and installations
- Prepared technical documentation for operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of
- industrial systems for PLC and Human Machine Interface
- Monitored manufacture of electrical devices and operations to ensure compliance with
- safety protocols
- Identified specific cables, connectors, fuses, circuit breakers and other electrical devices
- required for installation of monitoring systems and weapons detection systems
- Operated multimeters, communicator and other electronic testing devices to accurately diagnose equipment issues
Education
High School Diploma -
Pasadena Memorial
Pasadena, TX10-2009
Skills
- Controls systems PLC/Allen
- Bradley/Honeywell/ Rockwell
- TM-2500 Gen 3, Gen 4
- Commissioning
- Equipment monitoring
- Variable Frequency Drive Validation
- Problem detection and resolution
- DELTA-V controller
- Work History
- CSU Technician
- Installation and maintenance
- Industrial control troubleshooting
- Electronic industrial control systems
- Inspection and repair
- Prototyping
- Advanced critical thinking
- Blueprint fluency
- AC/DC control circuitry
Certification
- Nccer Instrumentation Technician V4
References
Jamie Garza
956 651 9114
Jamie Acosta
832 597 1208
Salvador
Gutierrez
713 447 0099
Christopher Salinas
281 658 3110
Timeline
CSU Technician
OSI
09.2023 - Current
I/C Technician
JM Test Systems
01.2023 - 08.2023
I/C Technician
Custom Arc Bechtel
03.2022 - 11.2022
I&E Commissioning
ETECH
01.2021 - 01.2022
Instrument Technician
Excel.
01.2020 - 10.2020
Instrument & Electrical Technician
McDermott
04.2019 - 11.2019
Instrument Technician
Moore Controls
01.2018 - 02.2019
High School Diploma -
Pasadena Memorial