Ricky — Instrumentation Engineer

2008 - 2009 Instrumentation Engineer Technician: Performed installation; set-up; design verification testing, and modification and troubleshooting of fuel cell systems for three (3) Co2 Plants for Southern California, primarily in the FDA facility located in Torrance, California, El Segundo, California and Carson, California. Utilized standardized test equipment and evaluated results to assess performance and determine requirements for improvement. Instrumental in the replacement of defective or improperly functioning equipment in addition to conducting preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment and systems. Removal of PLC instruments from service while ensuring zero downtime; tracing control loop problems and malfunctions; field check and plant commission; DCS and PLC I/O card checks; check of A valve positioner; check of loop isolators and VFDS in Carson, California facility. Utilized standardized test equipment and evaluated results to assess performance and determine need for improvement. Pivotal in replacing old instrumentation with new as per the shutdown plan; alarm and trip checks; calibration of instruments such as transmitters; level trolls; switches; stroke checking of control valves, I/P converters and field calibrating if required. CO2 Cluster Manger- Sam Chant Notable Achievements: Safety top priority in performance of equipment location; air supply; electrical supply; grounding; installation and maintenance. Initiated the development of calibration methods and techniques based on principles of measurement science, technical analysis of measurement problems, accuracy and precision requirements. Demonstration of in-depth knowledge of digital, electronic equipment; computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. Nabors Well Services Houston, Texas

2006 - 2008 Electrical Instrumentation Technician: Distinction earned for repairing twenty (20) oil rigs throughout Northern California. Including removal from service instrumentation PLC and 4 types of controllers such as Honeywell, Hart, Foxboro and Yocogowa. Read PID specifications for inspections including single-line diagrams; ladder logic; and wiring schematics. Worked with Detroit Diesel Engine, Allison Transmission Electronics, voltage ranging from 600, 480, 220, and 110. Motor size included 50 to 60 power and 3 amp breakers. Set-up operating electronic instrumentation and associated electromechanical or electro-hydraulic apparatus used for operational and environmental testing of mechanical, structural or electrical equipment. Highly-skilled work in the inspection, calibration, repair, testing, adjustment, installation, and removal of all j-coil tubing rigs. Vital role played in the design and development of new control systems. High level of assistance rendered to the Control and Instrumentation Team to respond to clients needs. Instrument engineer operation of measuring instrument used in design and configuration of automated systems to improve system productivity, reliability, safety optimization and stability. Notable Achievements: Served as a significant contributor in all aspects of troubleshooting and maintenance. Drove efforts to implement new technology on instrumentation maintained on assigned rig and mud pump product, land rigs and coil tubing rigs. Played a vital role in designing and developing new control systems. Rendered high level of assistance to the Control and Instrumentation Team to respond to clients needs. Instrument engineer operation of measuring instrument used in design and configuration of automated systems to improve system productivity; reliability; safety optimization and stability. Paul Boulet, Gene Hill Engineer Service Group, Inc. Los Angeles, California

2005 - 2006 Instrumentation Technician: Unsurpassed expertise displayed n the preventative and corrective maintenance of test apparatus and peripheral equipment. Laboratory test equipment utilized in the locating of defective instruments. Examination of the impulse tubing and fittings for leaks and replacement if required. Led the installation of electronic transmitters in the place of pneumatic transmitters and commissioning them as per the procedures laid down. Generated reports and kept a record of work performed for future reference. Spearheaded and mentored technical personnel in the installation of unit in the test chamber or other test facility. Notable Achievements: Exemplified outstanding skills in the operation of test apparatus during test cycle to produce, regulate and record effects of actual or simulated conditions, such as vibration; stress; temperature; humidity; pressure; altitude and acceleration. Accurately converted test data to usable form using mathematical formulas, preparation of graphs and reports to translate test results. Lennox Petroleum, Ltd. Houston, Texas

1998 - 2003 Instrumentation Technical Assistant: Reviewed and interpreted blueprints; data; manuals and other materials to develop specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment and certification methods, formulas and measuring instruments. Utilized special tools, such as an optical bore scope to inspect large company orifice meters at various service territory locations to determine operating condition of installed equipment. Executed mechanical inspection and test reporting. Carried out software installation and upgrades; calibrating and repairing of instruments and systems such as telemetry components, chemical concentration analysis and computer-based process control equipment. Notable Achievements: Earned comprehensive knowledge of the practices, methods, tools, materials, and equipment used tin the maintenance and repair of electronic instrumentation. Documented and evaluated findings, compiling test results and delivery of result to appropriate management personnel. Conceptualized and implemented calibration methods and techniques based on principles of measurement science, technical analysis of measurement problems, accuracy and, precision requirements. Southwestern Marine Off-Shore Houston, Texas

1993 - 1997 Basic Instrumentation Calibration Metrology Tester - Advanced Instrumentation Electronics Stewart and Stevenson Freightliner - Detroit Diesel (DDEC IV/V OFF-HIGHWAY) in Electronics - Allison Transmission CEC II - National Oilwell Varco 5C KECS Work Over Rig Operation and Maintenance Training - Womack Hands-on Hydraulic Training and Troubleshooting - Premier Guard Co2 Analytical System - Wastewater Treatment Plant Vol I and II Analyzers and Electronics Instruments - 40-Hour Hazwoper (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120) - 8-Hour Confined Space Competent Person and Supervisor - Variable Frequency Drives Project Management IS/IT Certificate - Project Management IS/IT ProfessionalsPROFESSIONAL REFERENCES Mr. Samrat Karan ASR International, Inc: Mr. Sam Chant Linde Group: Mr. Paul Boulet Mr. Gene Hill Nabors Well Services: Mr. Scott Johnson Engineer Service Group: Mrs. Pierre Lennox Petroleum: Mrs. Wilhite Southwestern Marine Off-Shore: Ms. Debbie Roberson Zenobia International Inc.

4 8 12 16 20 MA 0 25 50 75 100 Percent - Selecting Instrumentation and Control items entails several important aspects other than the specific technology. These include: Preparation Step 1 Observation Step 2 Defin e Problem AreaStep 3 Iden tify Possible CausesStep 4 Determin e Most Probable CauseStep 5 Test an d RepairFollow-up - Safety - Performance - Equipment Location - Air Supply - Electrical Supply - Grounding - Installation and Maintenance - Preventive Maintenance Services. Elements of a good preventive maintenance programs should include the following: High Voltage Maintenance, identification of equipment in the system that may malfunction. - Typical equipment to be inspected should include: Switchgear, Circuit Breakers, Transformers, and Switches. - Establishment of schedules and procedures for routine inspections. - Periodic testing of plant equipment for structure soundness. - Prompt repair or replacement of defective equipment found during inspection and testing. - Inventory of spare parts for equipment found during inspection and testing. - Use of an organized record keeping system to schedule testing and document inspections. - Commitment to ensure that records are complete and detailed and that they record test results and follow inspections. - Preventive maintenance inspection records should be kept with other visual inspection records. - Gas Turbine Working Principle. These derive their power from burning fuel in a combustion chamber. - High Pressure Steam Drives. - Large scale power generation. - Prepare specifications for I & C equipment and control systems to be provided to vendors and subcontractors. - Assist in commissioning of control systems. - Engineering support for plant facilities. - Participation in the application of new technology, instrumentation and/or process maintenance efficiency. - Replacement of outdated instrumentation with updated instruments during shut-down plan as required. - Alarm and trip checks. - Calibration of instruments such as but not limited to; transmitters, level trolls, switches, stroke checking of control valves, I/P converters and field calibration if required. - Professional, expert oversight in repairing of PLC, including but not limited to; removal of instruments from service while ensuring zero downtime - Tracing Control Loop problems & malfunctions. - Field check and plant commission, - Check DCS and PLC I/O cards - Checking A valve positioner - Checking Loop Isolators and VFDS - Advanced Process Control (APC) - Distributed Control Systems (DCS) - Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) - Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) - Instrumentation replacement evaluation reports - Instrumentation replacement modifications - Process instrumentation selection and specification - Maintenance and optimization of SCADA communications systems and PLC's - Troubleshooting capabilities using P &IDs and loop diagrams - Calibration, test, inspection, operation, trouble-shoot and maintenance of electronic devices (PLC's, DCS's, transmitters, etc.) - Complete knowledge of electrical switchgear and distribution systems in the medium to low voltage range. - Complete knowledge of electrical safety requirements for safe work on electrical systems rated at less than 600 volts. - Lead electrical troubleshooting events. engineering AUTOMATION engineering Ensure that all system under care operate at Peak efficiency to make sure that all the systems are operational These are Standard for Serial band Transmission rates that define the pin out cabling signal level RS-232 only allow for one master and one slave and limted to distance of up to 15 meters, RS-422 can Address up to 10 Slaves using Four wires ( Full duplex and has a distance capacity of 4000 meters RS-485 can Address up to 32 Slaves at all time Run safely and Testing and Troubleshooting Control Systems Ensuring Field devices Instrumentation

January 2015 - April 2015 Instrumentation Engineer (Shut Down Contract): Guided efforts to ensure reliability and maintainability of equipment, processes, utilities, facilities, controls and safety/security systems. Defined, designed and developed monitors and refinement of the preventive/predictive maintenance. Coordinated efforts with operations and maintenance management to ensure thorough understanding, approval and endorsement by all concerned parties. Ensured that PM/CM services and inspections were performed when due and the resultant corrective work returned the equipment to a maximum state of readiness and was performed in a timely manner. Worked with Engineering to ensure that new and modified installations were maintained for long-term use/reliability. Review P & ID, system control strategy, and electrical equipment for instrumentation. Prepared specifications for I&C equipment and control systems to be provided to vendors and subcontractors. Assisted in the commissioning of control systems. Maintenance Manger Miss Debbie Roberson ASR International, Inc. Hauppauge, New York

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December 2012 - August 2014 Instrumentation Engineer Inspector (Contract): Conducted inspection as per customer standard, check sheet and fast testing. Reviewing PO and drawings for technical requirements and appropriate inspection methods. Staging of system, cold testing - wiring verification, panel power up, system health verification. Functional testing - verification of FDS & application/HMI software, simulating I/O signals modification control and punch list. Mr. Samrat Karan Zenobia, Inc. Los Angeles, California

06/7/2009 012/8/2012 Instrumentation Engineer (Contract): Implementation of control requirements from functional guidelines. Preparation of design specifications to ensure compliance with appropriate standards, in addition to monitoring and controlling costs. Preparation and maintenance of project schedules; selection and procurement of systems equipment; reports of progress to management; ensured field device and instrumentation system communication network; participation in startups and shutdown in addition to providing technical support to various departments. Removal of PLC instruments from service while ensuring zero down time. Tracing control loop problems, loop malfunctions, field check and plant commission. Check DCS and PLC I/O cards. Check a valve positioner, loop isolators and VFDS, SCADA Systems. Test Plans code prior to customer exposure, ensuring fewer defects during user acceptance testing. Linde Group Carson, California