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SERGIO CHONG

Hispanic/Latino,United States

Summary

Poised instrument Technician quickly resolving client issues with minimal supervision. Purpose-driven professional skilled at delivering valuable training to non-technical individuals. 5+ solid years in the field on various projects including but not limited to commissioning, start-up, Maintenance, T/A-Shutdowns and third part loop inspections.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Instrument Technician

Contech Control Services
09.2024 - 10.2024
  • Performed diagnostics tests on malfunctioning equipment, determining necessary repair actions efficiently to minimize disruption to operations.
  • Optimized plant efficiency with timely preventive maintenance on critical instruments and control devices.
  • Enhanced instrument reliability by performing routine maintenance and calibration tasks.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting complex process issues, utilizing expertise in instrumentation systems and controls to identify root causes and recommend solutions.

Instrument Fitter Supervisor

Peterson Electric
01.2024 - 09.2024
  • Streamlined workflow by organizing tools and equipment for easy access during projects.
  • Conducted thorough testing procedures to verify proper functionality of installed instruments.
  • Improved project efficiency with timely completion of instrument fitting tasks.
  • Delivered consistent project success through strong attention to detail and high-quality workmanship in instrument installations.

Instrument Technician

JM Test
12.2023 - 01.2024
  • Increased production efficiency with diligent troubleshooting and repair of instrument malfunctions.
  • Improved overall system performance by carefully analyzing data from various instruments and making appropriate adjustments as needed.
  • Optimized energy usage by calibrating instruments involved in energy management systems.
  • Maintained detailed records of instrumentation performance, aiding in trend analysis and future planning.

Instrument Supervisor

Turn2 Specialty Companies
11.2023 - 12.2023
  • Improved instrument accuracy by conducting regular calibration and maintenance procedures.
  • Maximized resource utilization by allocating appropriate personnel and equipment resources for optimal project execution based on identified priorities.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot complex instrumentation issues and provide timely resolutions.
  • Promoted a positive work environment, fostering strong teamwork while mentoring junior technicians in their professional growth journeys.

Instrument Technician

Universal Plant Services
10.2023 - 11.2023

DCS Upgrade

  • Elevated quality assurance standards with meticulous attention to detail during instrument calibration procedures.
  • Reduced downtime by promptly diagnosing issues and providing effective solutions for instrument-related problems.
  • Played a key role in the commissioning and decommissioning of instrumentation systems, ensuring a smooth transition between project stages.

Instrument Technician

Contech Control Services
09.2023 - 10.2023
  • Calibrated instrumentation and validated results to check conformance with specifications
  • Troubleshot, repaired and maintained precision instrumentation
  • Ensured smooth PLC Upgrade to 215 loops
  • Verified proper drawings and P&ID and coordinated with the client with any faulty findings

Instrument Technician Lead

Black Bayou Construction
06.2023 - Current
  • Improved the quality of products and their installation by reviewing and improving quality assurance documentation
  • Maintained thorough records covering equipment tested, issues found, and corrective actions performed
  • Created necessary documentation for instrument calibrations
  • Led 4 man team on construction task to install Instrument junction Panels and Power panels, run cable tray and conduit, pull signal cables and completed terminations

Instrument Technician

Universal Plant Services
04.2023 - 05.2023
  • Conducted preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of metering instruments
  • Operated multimeters, oscilloscopes, [Equipment] and other electronic testing devices to accurately diagnose equipment issues
  • Installed and serviced new SJ control valves analog metering devices
  • Performed repair procedures on damaged instruments and sourced replacements from approved vendors

Instrument Technician

Wood Group
03.2023 - 04.2023
  • Supported breakdown of gas turbine to replace worn rotor
  • Uninstalled and re-installed analog and discrete instruments in support of gas turbine operation
  • Replaced unrepairable instruments during shutdown
  • Ensured and documented proper calibrations of pressure, temperature and flow transmitters to client expectations
  • Completed project five days before deadline expectations

Instrument Tech Lead Technician

Saulsbury Ind
02.2023 - 03.2023
  • Planned, scheduled and delegated daily work to team of employees
  • Managed team performance by training, mentoring, disciplining and motivating employees
  • Managed daily activities, assigned tasks to specific staff members and utilized proven management techniques to cut work flow downtime and maximize revenues
  • Conducted tests of components and systems to evaluate performance and identify concerns
  • Repaired, upgraded and inspected electronic, electrical and mechanical systems

Instrument Commissioning Technician

JM Test
12.2022 - 02.2023
  • Performed five point check calibrations to analog transmitters to less than 1% accuracy error
  • Troubleshot and commissioned motor controls establishing proper communication to DCS operations
  • Identified and resolved equipment malfunctions working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts
  • Documented proper forms and channeled potential problematic findings to management and client

Instrument Technician

Trinova Inc
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • Performed scheduled and planned installation and maintenance duties
  • Calibrated combustion controls to meet appropriate safety standards
  • Interpreted and utilized wiring diagrams and technical specific instructions to configure instrumentation and telemetry devices
  • Responded to problems with processing and production equipment and completed timely repairs
  • Troubleshot control valves, solenoids, limit switches preventing unit shutdown

Instrument Commissioning Technician

Excel Industries Ltd
08.2022 - 10.2022
  • Set up, calibrated and tested industrial instrument devices
  • Proved input/output signal to and from the DCS(Distribution Control System)
  • Troubleshot and provided corrective maintenance on process equipment and control elements
  • Collaborated with client to ensure system priority completion
  • Start up support team

Commissioning Instrument Technician Lead

Saulsbury Industries
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • Understood and worked from prints, drawings, graphs, charts and instruction technical manuals to make necessary adjustments and repairs
  • Inspected, evaluated and determined necessary modifications or performed simple repairs
  • Troubleshot and provided corrective maintenance on process equipment and control elements
  • Calibrated numerous types of process equipment and control elements

Instrument Technician Foreman

UPS
04.2022 - 05.2022
  • Managed 5 man team to ensure successful DCS upgrade from Provox to Delta V to two units by set deadline
  • Performed diagnostics and testing to locate root causes and resolve issues for optimal performance
  • Evaluated engineering proposals and drawings to assess feasibility and conformance with sound electrical engineering practices and safety standards
  • Troubleshot and provided corrective maintenance on process equipment and control elements
  • Inspected, evaluated and determined necessary modifications or performed simple repairs
  • Familiarized with AMS to prove communications to DCS board

Instrument Third Party Inspector

RUS Industries
04.2022
  • Identified acceptable components and rejected defective products
  • Filled out and submitted logs and paperwork on-time
  • Generated detailed reports outlining inspection and testing results
  • Collaborated with client to ensure a maintained schedule

Instrument Supervisor

Turn 2 Specialty
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Built and updated loop packages
  • Assigned work to day and night shift techs to complete 840 loops in a timely manner
  • Identified and resolved issues with instruments for quality control
  • Overviewed calibration documents minimizing clerical errors

Instrument Technician Lead

Saulsbury Industries
09.2021 - 01.2022
  • Attended commission meetings for to update client on progress and issues slowing production
  • Assisted/liason vendors to aid in completing compressor skid scope of work
  • Calibrated numerous types of process equipment and control elements
  • Repaired and adjusted system components by removing and replacing defective parts
  • Investigated and communicated instrument discrepancies, exception reporting and other non-compliance-related issues
  • Assisted QC with loop inspections
  • Performed SIS interlocks to ensure proper function

Instrument Technician

Bilfinger
07.2021 - 08.2021
  • Follow safety protocols
  • Troubleshoot/calibrate process instruments, switches, analyzers
  • Verify loops with DCS
  • Conduct five point checks on transmitters and valves

Instrument Technician

Turn 2 Specialties
06.2021 - 07.2021
  • Walk Down Unit/Identify instruments and safety precautions
  • Troubleshoot using test equipment/determine fault/repair and calibrate
  • Verify loops with DCS and operations
  • Record findings and final results

Instrument Technician

Wood Group
02.2021 - 03.2021
  • Troubleshoot/calibrate pressure, temperature, flow, level transmitters
  • Disconnect valves for removal
  • Function check control/shut down valves
  • Five point check instruments

Instrument Technician

Black Bayou Construction
02.2021 - 03.2021
  • Calibrate Yokogawa/Rosemount/Foxboro Pressure, Level, Flow Transmitters
  • Verify Loop to DCS Control
  • Troubleshoot/correct/document/advice for future maintenance upkeep

Instrument Technician

Contech Control Services
09.2020 - 10.2020
  • Troubleshoot pressure, temperature, flow, level and valve instrumentation
  • Verify Loop check to board operator
  • Start up support DCS upgrade

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Instrumentation

Lee College
Baytown, TX

Skills

  • Motor Controls
  • Allen Bradley
  • Delta V
  • Control and shutdown valves
  • Calibration
  • Instrument maintenance and repair
  • Troubleshoot faults
  • Test components
  • Troubleshoot instrumentation

Certification

  • NCCER Knowledge Base
  • NCCER Hands on
  • NCCER Performance Evaluator
  • NCCER # 19893274

Personal Information

Nationality: United States

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Instrument Technician

Contech Control Services
09.2024 - 10.2024

Instrument Fitter Supervisor

Peterson Electric
01.2024 - 09.2024

Instrument Technician

JM Test
12.2023 - 01.2024

Instrument Supervisor

Turn2 Specialty Companies
11.2023 - 12.2023

Instrument Technician

Universal Plant Services
10.2023 - 11.2023

Instrument Technician

Contech Control Services
09.2023 - 10.2023

Instrument Technician Lead

Black Bayou Construction
06.2023 - Current

Instrument Technician

Universal Plant Services
04.2023 - 05.2023

Instrument Technician

Wood Group
03.2023 - 04.2023

Instrument Tech Lead Technician

Saulsbury Ind
02.2023 - 03.2023

Instrument Commissioning Technician

JM Test
12.2022 - 02.2023

Instrument Technician

Trinova Inc
10.2022 - 12.2022

Instrument Commissioning Technician

Excel Industries Ltd
08.2022 - 10.2022

Commissioning Instrument Technician Lead

Saulsbury Industries
05.2022 - 07.2022

Instrument Technician Foreman

UPS
04.2022 - 05.2022

Instrument Third Party Inspector

RUS Industries
04.2022

Instrument Supervisor

Turn 2 Specialty
01.2022 - 03.2022

Instrument Technician Lead

Saulsbury Industries
09.2021 - 01.2022

Instrument Technician

Bilfinger
07.2021 - 08.2021

Instrument Technician

Turn 2 Specialties
06.2021 - 07.2021

Instrument Technician

Wood Group
02.2021 - 03.2021

Instrument Technician

Black Bayou Construction
02.2021 - 03.2021

Instrument Technician

Contech Control Services
09.2020 - 10.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Instrumentation

Lee College
SERGIO CHONG