William L Mostia III
Kemah,Texas
Summary
Dynamic Instrumentation & Electrical Technician with extensive experience currently with Universal Plant Services, excelling in preventive maintenance and troubleshooting. Proven ability to enhance process control through effective communication and attention to detail. Skilled in instrumentation calibration and project management, consistently delivering high-quality results and fostering teamwork in fast-paced environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Instrumentation & Electrical Technician / Sr. Tech
Universal Plant Services I & E
Deer Park, TX
05.2025 - Current
- Conducted preventive maintenance programs to maintain optimal performance of all instruments.
- Installed new instruments and associated wiring in accordance with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Provided technical support to operations personnel regarding instrumentation issues.
- Diagnosed complex issues with field instrumentation using advanced troubleshooting methods.
- Performed maintenance and repairs on a variety of process control instrumentation including transmitters, controllers, valves, switches, recorders and indicators.
- Calibrated numerous types of process equipment and control elements.
- Troubleshot and provided corrective maintenance on process equipment and control elements.
- Understood and worked from prints, drawings, graphs, charts and instruction technical manuals to make necessary adjustments and repairs.
Instrumentation & Electrical Technician / Sr. Technician / Lead Technician
Rabalais I & E Constructors
Deer Park, TX
08.2019 - 05.2025
- Instrumentation and control valve calibration, simulation, loop verification, troubleshooting and commissioning.
- Terminating instrumentation, junction boxes, PLC and control cabinets.
- Assist instrumentation fitters with instrumentation installation when needed.
- Assist electricians in the installation of conduit, cable tray, cabling, junction boxes and other electrical equipment.
- Assist electricians in terminating, testing, troubleshooting and commissioning of electrical equipment.
- Manage field instrumentation operations.
- Manage five instrumentation technicians covering capital construction, STAR and TAR projects.
- Communicate and coordinate with operations and process control engineers.
Partner / Sales / Operations / Project Management / Construction Craftsman
Willis Worx LLC
League City, TX
12.2018 - 08.2019
- Develop project leads.
- Oversee material acquisition, delivery and logistics.
- Perform residential craftsman construction services, exterior construction and interior remodels.
- Plumbing and electrical installation.
- Provide project management, construction coordination, and Q/A inspections.
- Handle customer service questions, concerns or issues.
- Construction equipment operation
Partner / Sales / Operations / Project Management / Training
Aegis Roofing Systems & Construction
League City, TX
02.2017 - 12.2018
- Develop project leads through property inspection.
- Assist customers in the understanding of insurance policies, related property damage and filing claims for both customer and carrier use.
- Assist customers, insurance adjusters, and insurance company representative in documenting, damage, determine cause and develop accurate repair estimates.
- Performed Xactimate job estimates for roof replacement, repair, and property construction projects, for both clients and carriers.
- Manage company day to day operations.
- Train new sales representatives, construction leads and company personnel.
- Oversee material acquisition, delivery and logistics.
- Provide project management, construction coordination, and Q/A inspections.
- Handle all customer service questions, concerns or issues.
VP of Field Operations / Sales / Operations / Project Management / Training
Rosamond Elite Roofing and Construction
League City, TX
04.2015 - 02.2017
- Develop project leads through property inspection.
- Assist customers in the understanding of insurance policies, related property damage and filing claims.
- Assist customers, insurance adjusters, and insurance company representative in documenting, damage, determination of causes, and develop accurate repair estimates.
- Manage company day to day field operations.
- Train new sales representatives, construction leads and company personnel.
- Provide project management, construction coordination, and Q/A inspections.
- Handle all customer service questions, concerns or issues.
Mechanical Designer 1 / CADD Operator / Drafting
Audubon Engineering Company
Houston, TX
03.2014 - 04.2015
- Developed accurate P&ID Drawings per company and client standards in the oil & gas industry. Concept and Designs based on field walk downs, and/or client requirements. Assisted in the development of line and valve lists.
- Accurately drafted and design pipe plans, grid development and annotation per company standards and client requirements, based on 3D model layout of facility.
- Developed isometric drawing and BOM through AutoCAD Isogen for fabrication shop and field construction.
- Developed 3D models, pipe layout, equipment routing, and equipment connections in AutoCAD, CADWorks plant.
- Review, modify and correct As-Built drawings.
CADD Operator / Drafter / Designer
South West Design Services
Houston, TX
03.2012 - 03.2014
- Company Overview: Contractor to Audubon Engineering Company
- Developed accurate P&ID Drawings per company and client standards in the oil & gas industry. Concept and Designs based on field walk downs, and/or client requirements. Assisted in the development of line and valve lists.
- Accurately drafted and design pipe plans, grid development and annotation per company standards and client requirements, based on 3D model layout of facility.
- Developed isometric drawing and BOMs through AutoCAD Isogen for fabrication shop and field construction.
- Developed 3D models, pipe layout, equipment routing, and equipment connections in AutoCAD, CADWorks plant.
- Review, modify and correct As-Built drawings.
- Contractor to Audubon Engineering Company
Operator/Maintenance
JSW Steel
Baytown, TX
05.2011 - 11.2011
- Operate the equipment and programs needed for the production of steel plate and pipe.
- Leveler operations.
- Help maintain equipment in proper working order.
- Help perform any needed maintenance on mill equipment.
Part-Time Engineering assistant
WLM Engineering Co
League City, TX
01.2011 - 05.2011
- Assisted in the research of microprocessor-based instrumentation.
- General technical and lab assistant.
Operations Manager/ Dispatch
Technical Alloy & Industry Gas
Houston, TX
05.2010 - 01.2011
- Routed delivery of industrial gas cylinders, welding supplies, and other industrial equipment to an array of customers located throughout Houston and surrounding areas.
- Oversee the pulling and processing of orders for accuracy and completion.
- Oversee the operations of eight employees, track customer deliveries, employee performance, employee errors, and R&D for future system integration.
Electrical student tutor / Electrical lab panel design, construction & installation
Lee College
Baytown, TX
01.2010 - 05.2010
- Help assist teacher in tutoring students in the basics of electricity and lab completion.
- Design, construct, and install control panels, switches motors and lab equipment for future electrical control labs.
CADD Operator / Drafter / MEP Designer
Smith Seckman Reid
Houston, TX
07.2008 - 07.2009
- Developed plumbing system designs and drawings for large and small medical facilities in 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional formats utilizing AutoCAD MEP 2009.
- Accurately drafted plumbing systems in 3-D BIM format using Revit MEP 2009 software application.
- Reviewed and red lined blueprints in the courses of planning future design ideas and projects.
- Designed and drafted 3-D mechanical components, gas and electric water heaters, medical gas value control boxes, alarm panels, and oxygen bottle banks in accordance with client specifications, and within established deadlines.
Industrial Foundation Repairman
Adhesive Services Company
Houston, TX
02.2007 - 07.2007
- Performed inspection, repair, and demolition of industrial foundations ranging from 1 to 200 tons, used for compressors and related heavy machinery in petrochemical facilities in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and safety regulations.
- Rebuilt and installed new grout industrial foundations to replace outdated and leaking structures to prevent safety hazards and maximize performance and efficiency of heavy machinery.
- Cleaned, disassembled, calibrated, repaired, and reassembled demolition tools including 35-pound compressed air chipping hammers and 55-pound rock drills.
- Completed plant permitting training administered by the Houston Safety Council including confined space, respirator use, and harness training in compliance with industry guidelines and regulations.
Custom Motorcycle Fabricator
Southern Dreams Customs
Pasadena, TX
04.2006 - 02.2007
- Conducted consultations with clients to determine preliminary design, specifications, and budget for custom-built motorcycles.
- Completed all phases of custom motorcycle fabrication including planning, design, assembly, metal fabrication, and construction of mechanical and cosmetic components per client specifications.
- Maintained high mechanical and technical knowledge to adequately address and resolve customer inquiries.
Customer Service Supervisor/Assistant to Director of Operations
Check Recovery Systems
Houston, TX
05.2003 - 04.2006
- Oversaw the daily operations of a team of collections representatives including delegation of duties, performance evaluation, and verification of compliance with company standards.
- Managed customer accounts effectively and professionally by addressing client questions and concerns, identifying and resolving issues, and developing solutions beneficial to the company and customers.
- Participated in research and development initiatives to successfully plan and execute more efficient recovery methods and coordinate future services.
President/Chief Executive Officer
Classic Kwik Kerb
League City, TX
06.2001 - 05.2003
- Oversaw the general and day-to-day operations of a custom concrete company specializing in customized decorative concrete edging used in commercial and residential landscaping.
- Provided outstanding customer service by facilitating clear communication with clients to determine needs and budgets, completing sales of products and services professionally and courteously, quickly resolving customer concerns, and managing work sites to ensure efficient completion of projects in accordance with client specifications.
- Performed client bids, inventory management through physical counts of materials, supplies, and equipment, and reordered inventory as appropriate to maintain adequate levels of materials on hand.
- Completed Human Resource Management duties including, hiring & terminations, facilitation of employee training, payroll calculation and distribution, and resolution of employee issues and concerns.
Education
Associate Degree of Applied Science - Computer Drafting and Design
ITT Technical Institute
Webster, TX09.2009
Classes in Process Instrumentation - Basic Electricity, Seeking a Certificate in I&E Design
LEE College
Baytown, TXTexas All-Lines Adjuster License - Xactimate 28 & Sketch Training, Fundamentals of Adjusting Training
The Adjuster School
Houston, TXSkills
- Instrumentation calibration
- Preventive maintenance
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Process control
- Project management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Diagnostic testing
- Schematics interpretation
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Team player
- Troubleshooting and diagnosis
- Basic PLC Programming Knowledge
References
Available upon request.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Instrumentation & Electrical Technician / Sr. Tech
Universal Plant Services I & E
05.2025 - Current
Instrumentation & Electrical Technician / Sr. Technician / Lead Technician
Rabalais I & E Constructors
08.2019 - 05.2025
Partner / Sales / Operations / Project Management / Construction Craftsman
Willis Worx LLC
12.2018 - 08.2019
Partner / Sales / Operations / Project Management / Training
Aegis Roofing Systems & Construction
02.2017 - 12.2018
VP of Field Operations / Sales / Operations / Project Management / Training
Rosamond Elite Roofing and Construction
04.2015 - 02.2017
Mechanical Designer 1 / CADD Operator / Drafting
Audubon Engineering Company
03.2014 - 04.2015
CADD Operator / Drafter / Designer
South West Design Services
03.2012 - 03.2014
Operator/Maintenance
JSW Steel
05.2011 - 11.2011
Part-Time Engineering assistant
WLM Engineering Co
01.2011 - 05.2011
Operations Manager/ Dispatch
Technical Alloy & Industry Gas
05.2010 - 01.2011
Electrical student tutor / Electrical lab panel design, construction & installation
Lee College
01.2010 - 05.2010
CADD Operator / Drafter / MEP Designer
Smith Seckman Reid
07.2008 - 07.2009
Industrial Foundation Repairman
Adhesive Services Company
02.2007 - 07.2007
Custom Motorcycle Fabricator
Southern Dreams Customs
04.2006 - 02.2007
Customer Service Supervisor/Assistant to Director of Operations
Check Recovery Systems
05.2003 - 04.2006
President/Chief Executive Officer
Classic Kwik Kerb
06.2001 - 05.2003
Associate Degree of Applied Science - Computer Drafting and Design
ITT Technical Institute
Classes in Process Instrumentation - Basic Electricity, Seeking a Certificate in I&E Design
LEE College
Texas All-Lines Adjuster License - Xactimate 28 & Sketch Training, Fundamentals of Adjusting Training
The Adjuster School