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Rodolfo Adame

Brazoria,TX

Summary

I want to ensure the best quality work and craftsmanship to further enhance my career and skills.

I am easy to work with and get along.

I work well with others and am always willing to be my brother’s keeper, because everyone deserves that much.

I want to ensure the best possible future for myself and my family, and I want something to pass on to my family for later in life.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Instrumentation Technician

Turner Industries
05.2024 - Current
  • Client Representative for Commissioning
  • Assisted plant personnel, vendors, and third-party employees with any instrumentation that is currently running and in use or needs to be replaced right away. Assisted with critical instrumentation, equipment removal, and maintenance to ensure proper operation.
  • Executed loop shooting and troubleshooting to identify and resolve instrument errors.
  • Executed termination and troubleshooting of programmable logic controllers, battery backup systems, variable frequency drives, and UPS systems.
  • Set up and calibrated E&H contactless radar level (FMR62), temperature, tuning fork level switches, tubeless electronic pressure, and differential pressure transmitters.
  • Configured and serviced Samson valve limit switches, positioners, and actuators. Ensuring valves functioned in the proper fail-safe position, and optimal performance.
  • Set up and troubleshoot E&H pH, turbidity, conductivity, and O2 analyzers.
  • Replace and repair instruments that were damaged in the field, from replacing probes in temperature indicators and temperature transmitters to testing the thermocouple and RTD wires to determine if there is continuity going to the probes. Replacing electronics, adjusting flow directions, and adjusting readings to T-Mass 300 (differential temperature flow meter), Promag P (Mag flow meter), Prowirl 200 (Vortex flow meter), and Promass 300 (Coriolis flow meter).
  • Calibrated level controllers for both empty and full states to ensure accurate readings.
  • Adjusted the blocking distance to align vessel/tank levels with the DCS display in the control room.

Electrician/Instrumentation Technician

CONTECH CONTROL SERVICES
02.2023 - 05.2024
  • Completed instrument installation and termination, junction box hookups for permanent power, and ensured cables were neatly tied down to prevent crossing inside cable trays.
  • Executed conduit bending and threading, cable tray fabrication, and installation of temporary power to connexes and buildings.
  • Installed duct banks, fabricated supports, and pulled wire while interpreting prints for wire installation in rack rooms and field areas.
  • Use of all power tools and machines needed to fabricate, thread, and bend conduit.As well as the tools and equipment needed to install and fabricate various types of supports, stands, and various different equipment.
  • Assist with commissioning tasks, including loop checks and verifying cable connections.
  • Form and terminate power, Ethernet, and coaxial cables for the control room.
  • Terminate instrument cables, install instruments, verify readings to AI and DI cards in DRIO and SRIO cabinets, and be able to terminate power, Ethernet, and coaxial cables for the control room.
  • Executed point-to-point checks, terminated and calibrated transmitters, and managed 24- and 36-pair terminations, using communicators and meters such as 789, PiCal, Trex, and Endress+Hauser Tablet to communicate with instruments.
  • Calibrate and adjust transducers to determine true zero and span for instruments, ensuring maintenance and performance with hand tools.
  • Perform bump testing on motors, and terminate connections inside buckets, motors, and MOVs.
  • Terminate and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers, battery backup systems, variable frequency drives, and UPS systems.

Electrician/Instrumentation Technician

ISC Constructors
04.2022 - 01.2023
  • Bent and threaded conduit, fabricated cable trays, and installed temporary power to connexes and buildings.
  • Interpreted blueprints to install wires in rack rooms, field areas, and junction boxes.
  • Installed duct banks, fabricated supports, and pulled wire for various electrical systems.
  • Installed and terminated instruments efficiently.
  • Secured cables neatly to prevent crossing inside cable trays.
  • Connected junction boxes to establish permanent power.
  • Use of all power tools and machines needed to fabricate, thread, and bend conduit, as well as the tools and equipment needed to install and fabricate various types of supports, stands, and various different equipment.
  • Assisted with commissioning work, performed loop checks, and ensured proper cable connections. Performed point-to-point checks on various instruments before the startup of units.
  • Installed and terminated instrument cables, mounted instruments and stands, checked fuses inside DRIO and SRIO cabinets, going to critical instrumentation, and verified through DCS that there are good AI and DI signals to cards.
  • Troubleshot voltage issues in instrument cabinets, panels, and junction boxes.
  • Utilized 789 multimeter to stroke valves and adjust limits for optimal DCS feedback, checking voltage to limits to ensure the opening and closing of the valve per the solenoid, or loss of air going to the valves.
  • Executed calibration of instruments through precise signal and pressure adjustments.
  • Utilized correct equipment for flow and level calculations and performed error checks through instrument loop shooting.
  • Calculated flow and level using formulas and appropriate equipment.
  • Calibrated transmitters and completed termination of 24 and 36 pair.
  • Conducted point-to-point checks, terminated various transmitters and instruments, and pulled wire to instruments before loop checking.
  • Terminate, troubleshoot programmable logic controllers, battery backup systems, variable frequency drives, and UPS systems. Bump test motors, terminate inside buckets, and motors, MOVs.
  • Performed pressure tests on pneumatic instruments, ensuring leak-free operation and optimal performance.
  • Troubleshooting voltage and adjusting air to valves. Troubleshooting instruments by adjusting transducers to establish an accurate zero and span.
  • Converted and calibrated process instruments, troubleshooting, and repairing as part of the maintenance program.

Electrician/Instrumentation Technician

Wood Group
09.2018 - 04.2021
  • Bending and threading conduit, installing and fabricating cable trays, installing temporary power to connexes and buildings, installing duct banks, fabricating and installing supports, pulling wire, and reading prints for installing wires in rack rooms, to field areas, and junction boxes in the field.
  • Installing instruments and terminating instruments, assisting other technicians and electricians with commission work such as performing loop checks to cabinets, panels, and junction boxes, and checking cables and connections to instruments to ensure there are no faulty wiring.
  • Troubleshooting voltage to instrument cabinets, panels, and junction boxes. Have the tools required to perform the job task of hooking up junction boxes for permanent power, and tying down cables neatly to prevent any crossing of cables inside the cable tray.
  • Proficient in using various power tools such as power pony, Whitney punch, bandsaw, 535 threading machine, hydraulic bender, and Chicago bender.
  • Skilled in grounding and bonding electrical systems.
  • Experienced in installing both temporary and permanent lighting solutions.
  • Calibrating instruments with a 4-20 mA signal and 3-15 psi. Stroke the valves using the 789 multimeter. Verifying voltage and checking for air going to the valves to see where the issue is with the valves.
  • Use of the Emerson Trex (HART) communicator, able to calculate flow and level using formulas and correct equipment. Shooting loops to instruments, and performing troubleshooting to check for any errors.
  • Supported plant personnel, clients, and owner representatives with equipment and instrument installation tasks.
  • Coordinated with the team to ensure efficient calibration and deployment of instruments for operational readiness.
  • Facilitated bench calibration and field troubleshooting of new equipment and instruments for plant use.

Electrician

Zachry Construction Corporation
01.2015 - 09.2018
  • Bending and threading conduit, installing and fabricating cable trays, installing temporary power to connexes and buildings, installing duct banks, and fabricating and installing supports.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints to route wires to rack rooms, field areas, and junction boxes.
  • Installed and terminated instruments while ensuring accurate connections.
  • Assisting technicians and other electricians with commission work, such as performing loop checks to cabinets, panels, and junction boxes, and checking cables and connections to instruments to ensure there are no faults in the field.
  • Utilized necessary tools to connect junction boxes for permanent power.
  • Diagnosed voltage issues in instrument cabinets, panels, and junction boxes.
  • Grounding and bonding, knowing how to use all power tools, including power pony, Whitney punch, bandsaw, 535 threading machine, hydraulic bender, and Chicago bender, and installing temporary and permanent lighting.
  • Knowledge of driving JLG aerial lifts and scissor lifts, able to CAD weld grounds using molds and blocks to perform tasks.
  • Use of multimeters, megohmmeters, to measure the resistance of cables before pulling and connecting in the field and to equipment.
  • Ensuring all PPE and tools are insulated to standard before the operation of equipment. Proper use of lockout/tagout when working on live equipment and cables.

Electrician Apprentice

S&B Engineers and Constructors, Ltd.
01.2015 - 04.2015
  • Bending and threading conduit, installing and fabricating cable tray, and installing and fabricating supports.
  • Installing temporary power to connexes and buildings, duct bank installations, pulling wire, and owning a good portion of the tools needed for electrical work.
  • Reading prints for installing wires in rack rooms, field areas, and junction box numbers.
  • Installing instruments and terminating instruments, assisting technicians and other electricians with commission work such as performing loop checks to cabinets, panels, and junction boxes.
  • Checking cables and connections to instruments to ensure there are no faulty wiring issues, troubleshooting voltage to instrument cabinets, panels, and junction boxes.
  • Have the tools required to perform the job task of hooking up junction boxes for permanent power, tying down cables neatly to prevent any crossing of cables inside the cable tray, and grounding and bonding.
  • Knowing how to use all power tools, including the power pony, Whitney punch, bandsaw, 535 threading machine, hydraulic bender, and Chicago bender.
  • Installing temporary and permanent lighting, knowledge of driving JLG aerial lifts and scissor lifts, and able to CAD weld grounds using molds and blocks to perform tasks.
  • Collaborated with professionals to ensure successful installation and operation of electrical components.
  • Supported journeyman electricians in installing disconnects and transformers, troubleshooting equipment as well when there were malfunctions in the field.

Electrician Apprentice

Fluor Corp.
05.2013 - 01.2015
  • Bending and threading conduit, installing and fabricating cable trays, installing temporary power to connexes and buildings, duct banks, pulling wire, owning a good portion of the tools needed for electrical work, and reading prints for installing wires in rack rooms to field areas and junction box numbers.
  • Installing instruments and terminating instruments, hooking up junction boxes for permanent power, and tying down cables neatly to prevent any crossing of cables inside the cable tray.
  • Grounding and bonding, knowing how to use all power tools, including the power pony, Whitney punch, bandsaw, 535 threading machine, hydraulic bender, and Chicago bender.
  • Installing temporary and permanent lighting, knowledge of driving JLG aerial lifts and scissor lifts, and able to CAD weld grounds using molds and blocks to perform tasks.

Education

A - undefined

Columbia High School

Skills

  • Troubleshooting
  • Customer service
  • Electrical wiring
  • Electrical Experience
  • Equipment repair
  • Load & unload
  • Communication skills
  • E&I
  • Industrial electrician experience
  • Industrial mechanic experience
  • Mechanical Knowledge
  • Electrical experience
  • Handyman
  • High voltage (3 years)
  • Fabrication (7 years)
  • Low voltage
  • Microsoft Word
  • Leadership
  • NEC
  • Organizational skills
  • Pallet jack
  • Field Service
  • Industrial maintenance
  • Heavy lifting
  • Low Voltage
  • Maintenance
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Mechanical knowledge

Certification

  • Electrician Apprentice
  • NCCER Certification

Timeline

Instrumentation Technician

Turner Industries
05.2024 - Current

Electrician/Instrumentation Technician

CONTECH CONTROL SERVICES
02.2023 - 05.2024

Electrician/Instrumentation Technician

ISC Constructors
04.2022 - 01.2023

Electrician/Instrumentation Technician

Wood Group
09.2018 - 04.2021

Electrician

Zachry Construction Corporation
01.2015 - 09.2018

Electrician Apprentice

S&B Engineers and Constructors, Ltd.
01.2015 - 04.2015

Electrician Apprentice

Fluor Corp.
05.2013 - 01.2015

A - undefined

Columbia High School
Rodolfo Adame