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Sammy Martinez

Summary

Automation & Commissioning Technician with 13+ years in oil & gas, specializing in automation installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting. Experienced with field instrumentation, Allen-Bradley hardware, and control system integration for operators including Oxy and Diamondback. Entry-level PLC programming exposure with experience in firmware updates, program loading, and PlantPAx configuration under guidance. Known for reliability, safety, and hands-on execution.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Commissioning Technician

Cascade Process Controls
04.2024 - Current
  • Commissioned new and existing automation devices for Oxy, ensuring system reliability.
  • Fabricated and rewires PLC panels, updated firmware and programmed Allen-Bradley controllers
  • Replace and upgrade RPM and crank position sensors on pump-jack controllers to reduce downtime.
  • Perform upgrades from AE injection controllers to Lufkin injection controllers, improving reliability.
  • Configure/commission instrumentation: pressure, DP level, mag flow, ultrasonic flow, guided wave radar, temperature.
  • Program and install Cambium 450i radios to support SCADA communications.
  • Perform A-B PLC firmware updates, program loading, and basic PlantPAx configuration under guidance.

Commissioning Technician

Pro-Tek Energy Services
02.2020 - 04.2024
  • Assisted commissioning new construction automation systems for Oxy.
  • Fabricated/rewired PLC panels and electrical enclosures.
  • Performed firmware updates and loaded PLC programs under supervision.

Automation Technician

Eagle Automation
06.2020 - 02.2022
  • Installed gas-lift and plunger automation programs for Diamondback in Garden City.
  • Assisted with software/hardware evaluations and recommended upgrades.
  • Installed radios, communications, and antenna systems for field automation networks.

Electrical Lead

New Era I&E
04.2020 - 06.2020
  • Fabricated conduit and installed automation wiring for gas-lift systems.
  • Installed/upgraded solar panels and battery boxes to support automation.
  • Pulled/terminated wiring for RMC and ROC panels.

Electrical Lead

PTW Energy Services Ltd
08.2012 - 04.2020
  • Installed PLC panels, disconnects, and starters for automation systems.
  • Performed maintenance on CO₂ plant automation in Snyder, TX.
  • Terminated wiring for motors, transformers, and field devices.

Education

High School Diploma -

Permian High School
Odessa, TX

Skills

  • Commissioning & Troubleshooting Automation Systems
  • Field Instrumentation: Rosemount pressure transmitters, DP level transmitters, mag flow meters, EH ultrasonic flow meters, Nuflo MC3, guided wave radars, temperature transmitters
  • Allen-Bradley Control Systems: firmware updates, program loading, basic PlantPAx configuration
  • PLC Panel Fabrication, Wiring, and Commissioning
  • Basic SCADA Comms: programming & installing Cambium 450i radios
  • Process Systems: compressor stations, production facilities, water injection systems, recompression facilities
  • Safety Compliance & Root-Cause Troubleshooting

Timeline

Commissioning Technician

Cascade Process Controls
04.2024 - Current

Automation Technician

Eagle Automation
06.2020 - 02.2022

Electrical Lead

New Era I&E
04.2020 - 06.2020

Commissioning Technician

Pro-Tek Energy Services
02.2020 - 04.2024

Electrical Lead

PTW Energy Services Ltd
08.2012 - 04.2020

High School Diploma -

Permian High School

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