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Robinson Vargas

WOONSOCKET,RI

Summary

Seasoned Senior Instrumentation Technician known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in troubleshooting complex systems, precision calibration, and preventive maintenance ensures peak performance and reliability of instrumentation. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills enable successful collaboration with teams to achieve project goals. Analytical Instrument Technician with many years of experience in the industry. Knowledgeable in theories and current practices in industrial instrumentation. Ready to apply talents to ensure safe and efficient system performance. Demonstrated strengths in planning, organizing, and interpersonal communications. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Operator

Medline
Uxbridge, MA
08.2024 - Current
  • Followed all safety guidelines while operating equipment such as walkies, cherrypickers and reach trucks.
  • Received, sorted and stored incoming inventory items according to established guidelines.
  • Performed cycle counts of warehouse stock on a regular basis.
  • Operated forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Assisted with physical inventories as required.
  • Loaded, unloaded and moved products and materials by hand or using trucks and other equipment.
  • Organized the warehouse in an efficient manner to facilitate locating merchandise quickly.
  • Ensured safety policies were followed at all times while working in the warehouse environment.
  • Monitored quality control processes for incoming shipments and outgoing orders.
  • Packaged items for shipment according to customer specifications.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding work progress and any issues that arose during shifts.
  • Processed orders accurately, efficiently and within specified timeframes.
  • Provided assistance to co-workers when needed or requested.
  • Followed proper safety protocols when operating machinery in the warehouse.
  • Cleaned, maintained and organized the warehouse area daily.
  • Managed hazardous materials appropriately per company regulations.
  • Utilized scanners and RF devices for tracking purposes.

Senior Instrumentation Technician

Amgen Inc
West Greenwich, Rhode Island
12.2005 - 10.2024
  • Performed preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of complex process instrumentation systems.
  • Conducted calibration checks on instruments to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards.
  • Provided technical assistance to other technicians in the department for installation, calibration, and troubleshooting of instrumentation systems.
  • Assisted in the development of preventative maintenance programs for various instruments and control systems.
  • Developed detailed drawings of instrumentation layouts for LOTO.
  • Installed equipment such as valves, flow meters, pressure transmitters, level transmitters, temperature sensors.
  • Monitored system performance parameters to identify potential problems before they occur using PI and Desigo software.
  • Tested electrical circuits to ensure proper functioning prior to commissioning.
  • Configured programmable logic controllers and distributed control systems.
  • Programmed field devices, such as HART communicators and SCADA systems.
  • Maintained records of all calibrations conducted on instruments within a facility or area using the Maximo system.
  • Coordinated with vendors for repairs or replacements of malfunctioning components or equipment.
  • Reviewed engineering documents such as P&IDs, loop diagrams for accuracy during project execution stages.
  • Investigated issues reported by operators or engineers regarding instrument performance anomalies or malfunctions.
  • Calibrated numerous types of process equipment and control elements.
  • Provided training to junior technicians on proper installation techniques for industrial instruments.
  • ISO/IEC and cGMP documentation.
  • Gowning in a cleanroom environment.
  • Computer skills: Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • DCS & BAS: PLC, DeltaV, AMS, PI Processbook (Desigo)
  • Languages: English, Spanish.

Air Traffic Controller

JetBlue Airlines
Boston, MA
01.1994 - 12.2005
  • Instructed pilots on procedures for takeoff, landing, and other flight activities.
  • Maintained communication with pilots via radio to ensure safety of aircrafts.
  • Monitored and coordinated aircraft movements in the air and on runways.
  • Managed multiple incoming flights simultaneously while monitoring ground system screens for changes in patterns or locations of aircrafts.
  • Directed ground personnel as needed to ensure safe operations of airport facilities and equipment.
  • Communicated with supervisors regarding any issues that may arise during a shift.
  • Recorded all pertinent information related to aircraft movements in logbooks.
  • Trained new staff members on proper use of air traffic control equipment and protocols.
  • Developed contingency plans for emergency situations such as bad weather or system malfunctions.
  • Worked closely with other departments within the aviation industry such as meteorology, navigation, security.
  • Alerted airport response personnel to crisis situations and handled incoming medical and other emergency landings.
  • Directed on-ground emergency management activities.
  • Issued clear, accurate directions to pilots and ground crew members to avoid accident or injury.

Education

Associate of Applied Science -

New England Tech.
Cranston, RI
09-2003

High School Diploma -

Ulices Francisco Espallat
Dominican Republic
10-1989

Skills

  • Network protocols
  • SCADA Systems
  • Gas detection
  • Electrical schematics
  • Pneumatic Systems
  • Vibration monitoring
  • PLC programming
  • Advanced troubleshooting
  • Instrument Calibration
  • Advanced [Skill] proficiency
  • Inspection and repair
  • Corrective Maintenance
  • Process control systems
  • Installation and maintenance
  • Writing maintenance reports
  • Safety regulation adherence
  • Team Leader
  • Calibration
  • Calibration expertise
  • Instrument maintenance and repair
  • Sterilization
  • Schematic, P&ID comprehension, and DC/AC analysis
  • Troubleshooting AC/DC, analog, and Foundation Fieldbus
  • Determine voltage, current, resistance, and power by calculations and measurements
  • Work observing safety practices and procedures with EHS standards (LOTO)
  • MFC’s calibration for different types of gas (O2, CO2, N2, and CCA) with Fluke Molbloc and Molbox
  • Gas & Refrigerant Analyzers (MSA Toxyguard and Dräger)
  • Operate Emerson 475, 375, Fluke 754, and 755 digital multifunction calibrators, and decade boxes to calibrate PLCs, pH meters, conductivity, resistivity indicators, and mA simulation for troubleshooting and testing
  • Knowledge of dry blocks, oil baths, and temperature standards for use in temperature calibration, such as LN2 cryo freezers
  • Utilize various RPM tachometer calibrators to calibrate centrifuges and RPM indicators
  • Accurate and concise calibration result documentation, in accordance with ISO/IEC and cGMP, calibration of torque wrenches, and osmometers
  • Calibrate and troubleshoot instruments on UV, chromatography skid, Pall iCELLIS 500, wave reactors, bioreactors, RO systems, clean steam, WFI stills, autoclaves, CIP, SIP systems, as well as commonly used instruments, ie, pH meters, balances, centrifuges, timers, thermometers, calipers, conductivity meters, flowmeters (Coriolis), and TOCs
  • Laboratory instruments like plate readers, incubators, and freezers
  • In charge of remodeling a new Calibration Shop with the accurate minimum 4:1 standards and tools (Amgen RI)
  • Utilize Druck, Additel, and Setra pressure calibrators to calibrate pressure gauges, differential pressures, and pressure transmitters
  • Calibration of Single Use Facilities Technology Instrumentation, (Amgen)

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Warehouse Operator

Medline
08.2024 - Current

Senior Instrumentation Technician

Amgen Inc
12.2005 - 10.2024

Air Traffic Controller

JetBlue Airlines
01.1994 - 12.2005

Associate of Applied Science -

New England Tech.

High School Diploma -

Ulices Francisco Espallat

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