GERHARDT J JACKSON

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PORT LAVACA, TX 77979

361-***-**** ( Cell )

ad0l6n@r.postjobfree.com

Career Objectives

To secure a position as a Flow Measurement or Instrumentation Technician with an established organization utilizing my skills, technical knowledge and experience with Chemical Process Control and Chemical Flow Measurement systems.

Summary of Qualifications

Senior instrumentation and process control technician with strengths in project leadership, detail engineering, controls programming, safety development, chemical and plastic manufacturing startup, maintenance operations and design implementation.

Work History

March 2018 –

June 2023

Aug.2010 – July 2016

May 2005 - Jan 2010

Marithon Oil – Big G Electric in Kenai, Alaska

CCG Technolologies -- Kermit, Texas

Baker Hughes – Jacksonville, Florida

I/E Control Systems Design and Installation for their R&D Lab

Azota epc, Houston- Douglas, Wyoming

Instrumentation Technician, Bucking Horse 2, Midstream Natural Gas Plant

Loop Check, Certification, Commissioning and Start-up

MMR Constructors Inc. - Sulphur, Louisiana, LACC Ethylene Glycol

NCCER Instrumentation Tech, Loop Check, Certification, Calibration Unit Start-up

Native Energy Solutions - Seminole, Texas

Automation Technician, SCADA Systems Contractor for XTO, Carlsbad, New Mexico

Alcoa – Point Comfort, Texas

I/E Tech, Calcination Unit

Formosa - Point Comfort, Texas

OPERATOR, HDPE Unit #1

Process readings, escorts, general operations of the unit.

Jan 1996 – Dec 2004

Union Carbide/DOW CHEMICAL - Seadrift, Texas

INSTRUMENTATION TECH

Experience includes automation of process control systems in new and existing manufacturing plants, including instrumentation design, flow calculation, control hardware specification, control programming, installation, startup and maintenance. Maintenance management experience in valve repair, instrumentation, electrical, DCS equipment, flow measurement and computer systems. Developed partnership relations with suppliers to outsource maintenance and calibration certification for test equipment to meet ISO specifications.

Work history from 1976

Available upon request

Education

Jan 1987 - May 2006

University of Houston - Victoria, Texas

Education Level: 3+ years college, technical or vocational school

Major: Computer Information Systems

GPA: 3.44

Graduated: No

Sep 1978 - Aug 1984

Texas State Technical Institute - Waco, Texas

Education Level: Associates Degree

Major: Instrumentation

Minor: Electrical

GPA: 3.0

Graduated: Yes

Sep 1978 - Feb 1984

Texas State Technical Institute - Waco, Texas

Education Level: Associates Degree

Major: Electronics

Minor: Radio and TV Repair

GPA: 3.0 Graduated: Yes

Aug 1975 - May 1978

Calhoun High - Port Lavaca, Texas

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED

GPA: 3.0

Graduated: Yes

TWIC card holder, NCCER #8558345 Certified Instrument Technician

Training

Jan 29, 2018 – Mar 1, 2018

Mar 14, 2000 - Mar 21, 2000

Del Mar College TTS

Class A CDL Program

MicroMotion

Introduction to Coriolis flow meters

Flow meter principles of operation, specification, maintenance and repair.

Status: Completed

Sep 23, 1998 - Sep 23, 1998

University of Houston - Victoria

Excel for Windows Level 2

Microsoft Office advanced training in Excel for Windows.

Status: Completed

Aug 27, 1998 - Aug 27, 1998

University of Houston

Excel for Windows Level 1

Microsoft Office training in Excel for Windows.

Status: Completed

Jul 01, 1998 - Jul 01, 1998

University of Houston - Victoria

Word for Windows Level 2

Microsoft Office advanced training in Word for Windows.

Status: Completed

Jul 01, 1998 - Jul 01, 1998

University of Houston - Victoria

Word for Windows Level 1

Microsoft Office training for Word for Windows.

Status: Completed

Oct 01, 1997 - Oct 21, 1997

Fisher - Rosemount

Provox systems hardware and troubleshooting

Programming and maintenance of SR-90 & SRX IFC/UOC

Status: Completed

Sep 01, 1997 - Sep 19, 1997

K-Tron Institute

K-Tron Controls Plus Feeder Mechanics Maintenance

K-Tron belt feeders calibration and repair training.

Status: Completed

May 01, 1997 - May 14, 1997

Fisher-Rosemount

Preparing For Provox

Introduction to Fisher Provox DCS system components and operation.

Status: Completed

Sep 05, 1990 - Oct 22, 1990

Victoria College

Chemical Process Operations

Training in operations procedures and safety implementation.

Status: Completed

Jan 01, 1988 - Dec 31, 1989

Associate Builders & Contractors Merit Shop

Instrumentation I-IV

New and existing plant instrumentation and control system installation, certification and startup for chemical and plastic manufacturing units.

Status: Completed

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