Charles Davila

Instrument and control Lead/Technician

adyutq@r.postjobfree.com • 361-***-****

LinkedIn URL • Edna, Tx 777957

Results-driven and accomplished professional with 10+ years of experience in instrumentation commissioning. Known for engaging in evaluation of instrument performance to identify optimization and enhancement opportunities. Expert at complying with classification and prioritization system for completion of work order. Proficient at configuration and calibration of various I&C Valves, Allen Bradley, ABB, Square D, Fisher, Rosemount, Yokogawa, Honeywell, Delta V, AMS Trex communicator, Hart 375/475, Fluke 725/744/78, DCS, GE 7FA, mark vi control system, Bentley Nevada and foundation Field bus. Skilled at ensuring conformance with environmental and safety requirements commensurate with executing required instrument maintenance and replacement activities. Instrumental at troubleshooting and performing proactive preventative maintenance on field instrumentation in industrial environment.

Areas of Expertise

Reporting & Documentation

Troubleshooting & Maintenance

Commissioning Operations Management

Project Management

Team Leadership & Direction

Cross-functional Collaboration

Quality Assurance & Control

Strategic Planning & Execution

Continuous Process Improvement

Professional Experience

Nes fir-croft, Ingleside, Texas 2023

Lead I/C technician

Reviewed walk-down packages. Attended walk-downs for construction turnover. Sat tested RIO panels to verify operation. Walk-down and completion verification we’re completed on gas and liquefaction modules. Commissioned and start up of Siemens SGT 400 turbine

Key accomplishments;

Found missing items that needed to be on walk down packages

Verified items that needed to be removed from packages.

Systems accepted only when 100 percent complete.

Start up of Siemens SGT 400 turbine

E-tech, Lakeland, Florida/Corpus Christi, TX 2022

Lead ICE Technician

Uninstalled instruments on gas turbine for outage. Operated and maintained ice resurface equipment. Performed minor maintenance to equipment and machinery. Assisted with measuring and laying out ice installation. Commissioned the fire and gas, hvac and electrical system on the anchor living quarters.

Key accomplishments;

●Performed loop calibrations and troubleshot any problems during startups.

●Rebuilt and shot all loops associated with gas turbine.

Snc Lavalin-Kentz, Portland, TX 2020 – 2022

Senior Lead Technician

Ensured mechanical completion of multiple systems. Managed motor runs on diesel fire water pumps. Oversaw loop shot and commissioned potable water skids along with de-mineralization unit. Set up, tested, and maintained various equipment.

Key accomplishments;

●Verified completion of tasks within time and budgetary constraints.

●Performed SIS check outs along with fiber communication.

Delta Constructors, Carlsbad, New Mexico 2019 – 2020

I&C Technician

Supported with start up at all sites. Steered several systems, including heater treaters, vapor recovery unit, separators, saltwater tanks, oil tanks, and lact skids. Designed and prepared sketches for information and control systems. Estimated materials, parts, and equipment to complete assignments.

Key accomplishments;

●Led trouble shooting and completion of loop calibration.

●Directed loop checked tank battery sites, well pads, and compressor stations.

J. GIVOO, Corpus Christi, TX 2018 – 2019

Senor I&C Technician

Identified and fixed any issues for seamless operations. Finalized fire and gas systems. Operated programmers, calibrators, measuring, testing devices, hand tools, and equipment of trade. Planned and executed repair, maintenance, and installation of controls and equipment.

Key accomplishments;

●Accomplished turn overs, cause/effects, and DCP packets.

●Calibrated and floated all Rosemount guided wave radar levels.

SNC Lavalin-Kentz, Baytown, TX 2017 – 2018

Instrumentation Technician

Evaluated, repaired, and replaced instruments. Assisted OPs team during startup for performance enhancement. Tested, calibrated, installed, repaired, and inspected manufacturing equipment and monitoring devices.

Key accomplishments;

●Executed MC acceptance walk downs and developed/worked punch lists.

●Completed check sheets, configured, calibrated, and commissioned instruments on various systems.

OTSL, Borger, TX 2016 – 2017

Instrumentation Technician

Performed general maintenance on equipment. Designed new measuring and recorded equipment. Conducted tasks related with maintenance and operations team. Developed and implemented preventative maintenance programs. Ensured to commission instrumentation effective following with repair and replacement.

Key accomplishments;

●Facilitated with operations, such as SIS systems, sold various transmitters/loops to board operators, and assisted electrical technicians with motor controls.

Rabalais I & E, Texas City, TX 2015 – 2016

Instrument & Control Technician

Championed several functions, covering quarterly calibrations on gas monitors, replaced dated equipment, verified alarm and strobe functions, cleaned out process connections, and repaired tubing.

Key accomplishments;

●Repaired and replaced various types of valves.

GATE, LLOG, Delta House 2014 – 2015

Instrument & Control Technician

Read and interpreted manuals, specifications, drawings, and blueprints. Built and maintained interactive work relationships to accurately and effectively complete job responsibilities.

Key accomplishments;

●Commissioned systems for First Oil (FO).

●Administered WHRU, Fuel Gas, and Pig launchers.

●Installed, calibrated, and commissioned transmitters throughout facility.

Meitec Inc, Chevron, Bigfoot TLP 2013 – 2014

Instrument & Control Technician

Directed, advised, instructed, and inspected contractors as well as employees in design, construction, operation, and maintenance of assets. Troubleshot electrical, electronic, and pneumatic equipment.

Key accomplishments;

●Created instrument folders for hull equipment, performed MC walk downs on vendor skids, and commissioned systems needed to achieve TCOI.

First Instrument Sol, Various TX facilities 2012 – 2013

Instrument & Control Technician

Ensured and accepted MC as well as performed instrument installations, calibrations, and commissioning on steam units and gas turbines. Installed, maintained, and repaired measuring and control devices utilizing industrial and commercial processing.

Key accomplishments;

●Assisted with system and facility start up.

Additional Experience

Instrumentation Technician, TITIN, Corpus Christi, TX

Instrument & Control Technician, GATE, Corpus Christi, TX

Instrument & Control Technician, Triad, Coffeyville, KS

Instrument & Control Technician, GATE, Anadarko, Heidelberg SPAR

Certifications

A.A.S. Specialization in Process Control Instrumentation

NCCER

HUET

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