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Rodrigo Briz

Lumberton,TX

Summary

Highly skilled Instrumentation and Electrical Technician with extensive experience in installing, diagnosing, and maintaining pneumatic and intelligent instruments, electrical distribution systems, and motor control gear. Proficient in setup and troubleshooting of PLCs, DCS systems, and process or safety controls. Expertise in reading and interpreting technical manuals, engineering standards, regulations, electrical schematics, pneumatic diagrams, P&IDs, and one-line diagrams. Experienced in collaborating on development of new procedures for commissioning, maintenance, and operations

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

EIA Technician

OCI Clean ammonia
06.2021 - 03.2023
  • Contributed to the development of pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up procedures, ensuring smooth transitions and operational readiness
  • Collaborated with the maintenance I/E team to write detailed procedures for instrumentation, controls, analyzers, and electrical systems
  • Conducted detailed reviews of installation plans and performed job walkdowns to ensure project completion met technical specifications
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and create spare parts list for the project
  • Updated and created new procedures for equipment as needed, aligning documentation with operation changes and maintenance best practices
  • Participated in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for new equipment, collaborating with vendors to verify system functionality, ensure compliance with design specifications, and address any identified issues before shipment to the site
  • Actively promoted and enforced safety standards and environmental compliance as part of plant safety programs
  • Served on the Emergency Response Team, participating in drills to maintain readiness.

I/E Technician

Invista
03.2019 - 06.2021
  • Performed inspections, repairs, installations, troubleshooting, and modifications of process control systems, control valves, safety devices, analyzers, and field instrumentation (pressure, level, and flow), along with process monitoring equipment, low- and medium-voltage motors/breakers, control circuits, and distributed control systems (DCS)
  • Proficient in the use of standard instrument and electrical test equipment
  • In-depth knowledge of 480V motor starters, control circuits, main switchgear operations, system configurations, feeders, and tie breakers
  • Familiar with the operation and maintenance of emergency generator systems
  • Accurately maintained detailed maintenance logs, including labor hours, preventive maintenance findings, test equipment calibration, and associated records
  • Completed and executed work orders, identified necessary corrective maintenance activities, and entered work orders into SAP CMMS
  • Played an active role in executing and improving the facility's I&E preventive maintenance programs
  • Developed and updated procedures for specific equipment as required
  • Collaborated with contractors, ensuring quality control and compliance with standards.

EIA technician

Koch Fertilizer
  • Performed Corrective and Preventive Maintenance on electrical instrument, controls, and analyzer equipment
  • Performed calibrations of instrumentation and testing of interlocks
  • Troubleshot and repaired instrument loops and electrical problems
  • Effectively used typical test and calibration equipment including pneumatic calibrators, control valves, RTD calibrators, digital and analog multi-meters, meggers, communicators, and laptops for equipment communication
  • Assisted planner as necessary to develop accurate I&E work plans
  • Documented work performed in procedures and/or work packages as appropriate
  • (Procore, Maximo)

Operations Tech/I&E technician

Flint Hills Resources
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with training and manufacturer’s instruction
  • Maintained, troubleshot, repaired, and documented for plant instrumentation and electrical systems
  • Performed pre-shift safety inspection on the systems, equipment, and accessories.

Education

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Services
06.2024

Triangle Rescue
06.2024

School of EMS
06.2024

Associate of Applied Science in Instrumentation Technology -

Lamar Institute of Technology
Beaumont, TX
06.2018

Skills

  • Instrument Installation & Maintenance
  • Pneumatic & Intelligent Instruments
  • Electrical Distribution Systems
  • Motor Control Gear
  • PLC & DCS Systems
  • Process & Safety Controls
  • Troubleshooting Instrument, Electrical, Controls, & Analyzer systems
  • Schematic Reading & Interpretation
  • P&IDs, Electrical Drawings, One-Line Diagrams
  • Commissioning
  • Procedure Creating
  • Equipment Calibration
  • Hardware Installation
  • Electrical repair
  • Installation and Repair
  • Documentation Management

Websites

References

  • Luke Powers, E/I Reliability Leader, INVISTA, 361-510-5770
  • Eduardo Reyes, IEC Reliability Engineer, Chevron Phillips, 409-926-4858

Timeline

EIA Technician

OCI Clean ammonia
06.2021 - 03.2023

I/E Technician

Invista
03.2019 - 06.2021

EIA technician

Koch Fertilizer

Operations Tech/I&E technician

Flint Hills Resources

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Services

Triangle Rescue

School of EMS

Associate of Applied Science in Instrumentation Technology -

Lamar Institute of Technology

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