Saul Rangel
Crosby,TX
Summary
Resourceful Instrument Commissioning Technician recognized for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in calibration, system troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance which ensure optimal performance and reliability of instruments. Excel in communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, leveraging these soft skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients for successful project outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instrument Commissioning Technician
Zachry Group
Deer Park, Tx
12.2025 - Current
- Calibrated and tested various instrumentation systems for compliance with industry standards.
- Installed and configured control systems to ensure optimal functionality in operations.
- Collaborated with engineers to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues promptly.
- Documented commissioning processes and maintained accurate records of all activities.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment to maintain safety and reliability standards.
- Commissioned field devices such as pressure switches, level gauges, flow meters and temperature sensors according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Reviewed test results against expected outcomes to confirm functionality of commissioned systems.
- Verified proper operation of hardware components such as sensors, transmitters, controllers during commissioning activities.
- Conducted detailed functional tests of instrumentation systems, including loop checks and calibration.
Instrument Commissioning Technician
Omega C20
Port Arthur, Texas
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Installed and calibrated instruments for various industrial applications.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on instrumentation systems.
- Collaborated with engineers to troubleshoot equipment issues effectively.
- Documented commissioning processes and instrument configurations accurately.
- Utilized diagnostic tools to identify and resolve instrumentation faults quickly.
- Commissioned field devices such as pressure switches, level gauges, flow meters and temperature sensors according to manufacturer's specifications.
Instrument Technician
Turn 2
Memphis, Tennessee
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Calibrated and maintained various instrumentation equipment for optimal performance.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctions in systems to ensure operational continuity.
- Collaborated with engineers to implement new technologies and improve processes.
- Developed detailed documentation for the installation of new systems or modifications to existing ones.
- Recommended and communicated changes and improvements in preventive maintenance and maintenance schedules.
- Maintained system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.
- Improved electrical installations by standardizing procedures for production and field personnel.
- Set up and operated specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test or analyze performance of electronic components, assemblies or systems.
- Constructed and evaluated electrical components for consumer electronics applications.
- Leveraged outstanding communication, interpersonal and people skills to work well with clients.
Instrument Commissioning Technician
Contech
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Calibrated and tested various instrumentation systems for compliance with industry standards.
- Installed and configured control systems to ensure optimal functionality in operations.
- Collaborated with engineers to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues promptly.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing commissioning activities.
- Coordinated with team members to ensure that all tasks associated with a project were completed as scheduled.
- Calibrated numerous types of process equipment and control elements.
- Investigated and communicated instrument discrepancies, exception reporting, and other non-compliance-related issues.
- Developed strategies to extend life of older equipment no longer supported by manufacturers.
Instrument Commissioning Technician
Omniscent Solutions Inc
Ingleside, Texas
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Calibrated instrumentation to ensure precise operational performance.
- Conducted inspections to verify compliance with safety standards.
- Developed and maintained documentation for equipment commissioning processes.
- Prepared documentation related to each project detailing the scope of work performed, resources used and cost estimates.
- Performed diagnostics and testing to locate root causes and resolve issues for optimal performance.
- Tested circuitry and electronic components according to engineering instructions, technical manuals or knowledge of electronics.
- Evaluated engineering proposals and drawings to assess feasibility and conformance with sound electrical engineering practices and safety standards.
- Assembled electrical systems or prototypes using hand tools or measuring instruments.
- Performed preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance to keep machinery running at optimal levels.
- Investigated and communicated instrument discrepancies, exception reporting, and other non-compliance-related issues.
Instrument Commissioning Technician
MMR Contractors
North, ND
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Calibrated instrumentation to ensure precise operational performance.
- Conducted inspections to verify compliance with safety standards.
- Developed and maintained documentation for equipment commissioning processes.
- Documented findings from tests conducted on instruments and prepared reports accordingly.
- Performed pre-commissioning checks on instruments and equipment in accordance with approved procedures.
- Carried out periodic maintenance on installed instruments to maintain optimal performance levels.
- Reviewed test results against expected outcomes to confirm functionality of commissioned systems.
- Troubleshot and provided corrective maintenance on process equipment and control elements.
- Inspected, evaluated and determined necessary modifications or performed simple repairs.
Instrument Commissioning Technician
Contech
Baytown
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Calibrated instrumentation to ensure precise operational performance.
- Conducted inspections to verify compliance with safety standards.
- Developed and maintained documentation for equipment commissioning processes.
- Commissioned field devices such as pressure switches, level gauges, flow meters and temperature sensors according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Interpreted electrical drawings, diagrams, P&IDs and other technical documents to ensure correct installation of instruments and systems.
- Validated accuracy of process data collected from instrumentation systems using advanced software tools.
Instrument Technician
JSE
Beaumont
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Calibrated and maintained instrumentation for optimal performance in refinery operations.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and implemented corrective actions swiftly.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to improve instrument reliability and safety standards.
- Assisted in the installation of new measurement devices across various systems.
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
CONTECH CHEVRON
Baytown, Texas
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Applied common sense understanding to execute instructions from written, oral, and diagram formats.
- Capable of reading and understanding P&IDs, PFDs, and perform maintenance tasks using instrument loop sheets.
- Removed defective instruments from system, decontaminated, disassembled, cleaned instruments, and replaced defective parts using hand tools.
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
TURN 2 CVR
Wynnive Wood, Oklahoma
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Overall excellent oral and written communication skills
- Complete and sign off on package field planning requirements checklists.
- Field walk-downs with engineer to verify SIS checks to close packages out.
- Annotation of package drawings.
- Perform preventive maintenance on all types of process instrumentation, analyzers, pressure switches, level switches, flow switches, gas detectors, PH meters, and conductivity meters.
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
TASC BASF
Freeport, Texas
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Maintained electronic and paper documentation for preventive maintenance, mechanical integrity tasks, and regulatory calibrations to ensure compliance and operational readiness.
- Applied NEC standards for wire sizing and de-rating in new equipment installations to enhance safety and reliability.
- Used all types of testing equipment such as signal generators, multi-meters, thermocouple simulators, Honeywell testing devices.
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
BROWN & ROOT BASF
Palmyra, Missouri
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
- Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair and to ensure compliance with codes.
- Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
TRIAD VALERO
La Place, Louisiana
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain various analyzer equipment.
- Coordinate with contractors and operations on work orders to be completed.
- Familiar with drawing and documentation and plan work activities.
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
ISC SHELL
Deer Park, Texas
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Perform loop checks on transmitters and temperature elements.
- Trouble shooting and replacing digital and analog input and output cards in cabinets.
- Trouble shooting control network from DCS cards through entire instrument loop.
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
IES
Texas City, Texas
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Provided assistance to Valero I/E with 4 units (Alkey, Cat, Penex, and Gas Con) by performing loop checks on instruments, terminating wires, and calibrating instruments that were damaged by fire.
- Replaced faulty instruments and elements to ensure proper functionality.
- Good knowledge of drawing and documentation and planning work activities.
- Performed supplementary maintenance to support ongoing equipment operations.
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
WOOD GROUP BASF
Freeport, Texas
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Communicating with Board Operator on daily PM's stroking valves.
- Calibrating temperature transmitters with Piecal 820.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain various analyzer equipment.
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
PCL-OG&E SOOONER PROJECT
Redrock, OK
11.2017 - 03.2018
- Installation of panels, transmitters, and extensions/ supports as per drawings.
- Tag equipment data sheets, activity plan data
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
EXCEL, ORASCOM
Beaumont, Texas
01.2016 - 09.2017
- Executed daily preventative maintenance (PM) to ensure optimal equipment functionality.
- Troubleshot, repaired, and maintained various analyzer equipment to minimize downtime.
- Install, diagnose, and maintain PLCs or DCS systems & process or safety controls.
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
CONTECH- EXXON MOBIL
Baytown, Texas
08.2015 - 01.2016
- Applied knowledge of Honeywell TDC3000 DCS, Triconex, Allen Bradley, and Modicon PLC to enhance system operations.
- Conducted physical tests on temperature elements using the Fluke 9103 to ensure accuracy.
Education
LEE COLLEGE -
LEE COLLEGE
BAYTOWN, TEXASHIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
ROBERT E. LEE HS
BAYTOWN, TEXASSkills
- Honeywell DCS
- Control systems
- Instrument calibration
- Troubleshooting
- Maintenance
- Blueprint interpretation
- Technical Documentation
- Strong work ethic
- Safety regulations adherence
- Calibration techniques
- Time management
Certification
- OSHA 10
- Basic Plus 2/12/27
- TWIC, 06/17/27
Timeline
Instrument Commissioning Technician
Zachry Group
12.2025 - Current
Instrument Commissioning Technician
Omega C20
09.2025 - 11.2025
Instrument Technician
Turn 2
05.2025 - 08.2025
Instrument Commissioning Technician
Contech
10.2024 - 04.2025
Instrument Commissioning Technician
Omniscent Solutions Inc
07.2024 - 09.2024
Instrument Commissioning Technician
MMR Contractors
01.2024 - 07.2024
Instrument Commissioning Technician
Contech
08.2023 - 11.2023
Instrument Technician
JSE
02.2023 - 06.2023
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
CONTECH CHEVRON
05.2022 - 10.2022
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
TURN 2 CVR
02.2022 - 04.2022
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
TASC BASF
10.2021 - 01.2022
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
BROWN & ROOT BASF
06.2021 - 09.2021
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
TRIAD VALERO
01.2020 - 03.2020
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
ISC SHELL
08.2019 - 11.2019
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
IES
01.2019 - 07.2019
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
WOOD GROUP BASF
06.2018 - 09.2018
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
PCL-OG&E SOOONER PROJECT
11.2017 - 03.2018
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
EXCEL, ORASCOM
01.2016 - 09.2017
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
CONTECH- EXXON MOBIL
08.2015 - 01.2016
LEE COLLEGE -
LEE COLLEGE
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
ROBERT E. LEE HS