Vincent Elizalde
Summary
US Navy Veteran, knowledgeable team member well-versed in instrumentation and electrical technologies, testing, troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
I/C Commissioning Specialist
Kent PLC
11.2024 - Current
- Conducted troubleshooting procedures and root cause analysis to determine causes of problems.
- Modified, maintained, or repaired electronics equipment or systems to achieve proper functioning.
- Worked on Delta-V system
- Calibrated instruments and sold loops to the client: Transmitters, control valves, hand valves, deluge valves, shut-down valves, Acromag MODBUS associated loops, flows, SIS devices.
I/E Technician
Omniscient Solutions Inc.
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Troubleshoot Valves, transmitters, SIS devices, etc.
- Worked with Siemens systems
- Installed, tested and calibrated field instruments.
- Coordinated with vendors to order necessary parts and supplies for instrumentation systems.
- Utilized diagnostic tools such as multimeters, Piecal, field commutators or other specialized testing equipment when troubleshooting issues with instruments or control systems.
- Tested newly installed equipment to verify correct operation and accuracy.
- Removed damaged instruments and repaired components.
- Identified issues by testing and troubleshooting instruments, components and assemblies using voltmeters, circuit testers and oscilloscopes.
Instrument Technician
C2C Technical Services
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Operated multimeters, oscilloscopes and other electronic testing devices to accurately diagnose equipment issues.
- Exercised quality control procedures to calibrate instrumentation.
- Inspected equipment to detect electrical and other problems.
- Used information in technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs.
Instrumentation Technician
Contech Controls
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Installed, tested and calibrated field instruments for optimal performance.
- Coordinated with vendors to order necessary parts and supplies for instrumentation systems.
- Performed troubleshooting on instrumentation equipment to identify issues and implement corrective actions.
- Installed and calibrated various types of instruments, including pressure, temperature, and flow transmitters.
- Utilized diagnostic tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, or other specialized testing equipment when troubleshooting issues with instruments or control systems.
- Assisted electrical staff with repairs and component maintenance.
- Tested newly installed equipment to verify correct operation and accuracy.
Instrumentation Technician
ISC
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided support during plant shutdowns and startups by performing critical tasks quickly and efficiently under tight deadlines.
- Tested instrument accuracy using precision test equipment and validated results against industry standards.
- Calibrated pressure, temperature, flow, and level measurement devices for optimal performance in industrial processes.
- Communicated effectively with plant operators regarding process changes or troubleshooting efforts that may impact production rates.
- Installed and maintained various instruments and control systems, ensuring accurate measurements and stable operations.
- Evaluated electrical, pressure and rotating systems for functionality.
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Journeyman Electrician
Zachry
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Terminate instruments, hand switches (HOA's and Start/Stops), motors, buckets inside the MCC's, lights, and panels.
- Operated power tools such as drills, saws, and wire strippers during installation processes.
- Kept industrial plants operating by installing, maintaining and repairing electrical equipment.
- Identified problems with electrical systems using skills in testing, troubleshooting and diagnostics.
- Read blueprints and schematics to determine proper placement of wiring and equipment.
Journeyman Electrician
Turner Industries
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Fabricate and install conduit, cable tray, channel tray, switches, panels, supports.
- Operated power tools such as drills, saws, and wire strippers during installation processes.
- Identified problems with electrical systems using skills in testing, troubleshooting and diagnostics.
- Obtained materials and equipment required to complete assigned project.
- Read and accurately interpreted electrical blueprints.
- Read blueprints and schematics to determine proper placement of wiring and equipment.
Journeyman Electrician
Walker Industrial
04.2020 - 01.2021
- Fabricate and install conduit, cable tray, channel tray, switches, panels, supports.
- Operated power tools such as drills, saws, and wire strippers during installation processes.
- Kept industrial plants operating by installing, maintaining and repairing electrical equipment.
- Identified problems with electrical systems using skills in testing, troubleshooting and diagnostics.
- Obtained materials and equipment required to complete assigned project.
Education
Instrumentation
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TexasSkills
- Team Leader
- Calibrating
- Field Instrumentation Familiarity
- Instrumentation Troubleshooting
- Electrical Schematics Interpretation
- Installation and maintenance
- Inspection and repair
- Process control systems
Certification
- Twic Card
- NCCER Instrumentation Technician
- NCCER Industrial Electrician
- NCCER Construction Site Safety Technician
- NCCER Construction Site Safety Supervisor
- NCCER Field Safety
- NCCER Safety Technology
- NCCER Basic Safety
- NFPA 70E Certifies (Exp: 2027-03-11)
Language
English Native
Spanish Advanced
Timeline
I/C Commissioning Specialist
Kent PLC
11.2024 - Current
I/E Technician
Omniscient Solutions Inc.
03.2024 - 11.2024
Instrument Technician
C2C Technical Services
01.2024 - 03.2024
Instrumentation Technician
Contech Controls
02.2023 - 12.2023
Instrumentation Technician
ISC
06.2022 - 02.2023
Journeyman Electrician
Zachry
06.2021 - 06.2022
Journeyman Electrician
Turner Industries
02.2021 - 06.2021
Journeyman Electrician
Walker Industrial
04.2020 - 01.2021
Instrumentation
San Jacinto College
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