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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
LPO Lyondell, La Porte, Tx
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
Targa Resources, Baytown, Tx
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
Ardmore, OK
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
Chouteau, OK
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
Pasadena, TX
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
Pasadena, United States
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
La Porte, TX
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
La Porte, TX
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
Baytown, TX
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