Instrumentation & Controls Technician Professional Summary
Resume:
Brad Freeman
*** **** ***** *****, *******, PA 19094
: ***********@*****.***
Profile
I am a highly skilled and experienced Instrumentation and Controls Technician with over 20 years of experience installing, commissioning and start up, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing of electronic, pnuematic, hydraulic, control, monitoring, and anayltical equipment of a wide variety of type and manufacturer. I am familiar with Distrubuted Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) of multiple manufacturers; (ABB, Allen Bradley, Emerson, Honeywell, Omron, Phoenix Contacts, Siemens, etc...), Relay Logic, ladder logic, Remote I/O (Analog and Digital Inputs and Outputs), field and loop powered devices, HMI’s (Allen Bradley panelview series, Siemens comfort panels, Schneider Electric Harmony HMI’s) VFD's (ABB ACS880, Allen Bradley Powerflex series, Schneider Electric Altivar series, Yaskawa V1000, P1000, U1000, and HV600) MCC's, AC/DC Electrical theory and application, troubleshooting and repair, Continuos Emmissions Monitoring Sytems (CEMS) equipment (NOX, H2S, SO2, NO, CO, O2,, etc), Hard Wired and Wireless Transmitters and Analyzers (Pressure, Level, Flow (magnetic, coriolis, DP w/ orifice plate and venturi tube,Ultrasonic, Turbine and, Thermal mass flow), Temperature, Current Transducers, Differential Pressure, PH, Conductivity, ORP, Turbidity, Chlorine, DO, TDS, IR photo eye sensors, light curtains, and all manner of switches (temperature, level, flow, proximity, pressure, speed, current, etc) . I have rendered services to the Chemical, Petro-Chemical, Water/Waste Water, Refrigeration, Steam generaton and Distribution-boilers and, heat recovery steam generators, Power Generation and Distribution-steam turbine generators and, combustion turbines, Food Service, Paper and Pulp, Conveyor Belt Systems, Semi-Conductor, Pharmaceutical (familiar with GMP and GLP protocols), and more. I truly do love my job and it shows in my work.
Professional Experience
Instrumentation Controls and Electrical Technician
October 2025 to present
Evonik corporation
●Performed scheduled and preventative maintenance on plant equipment
●Respond to and rectify routine and emergency work orders to repair plant instrumentation, control systems (DCS-Delta V, PLCs-Allen Bradley and ABB), Electrical systems (MCCs-General Electric VFD’s-Allen Bradley Powerflex, Yaskawa Hv600, Plant lighting, Power feed and Distribution-(Transformers, Circuit Breakers, Transfer Switches and Fuses), Plant Building Management System (HVAC), Plant Fire Alarm System, Conveyor Belt System, Boiler Management, Emissions, Waste Water, etc
●Maintain safety and environmental training via online training modules and classroom lectures
●Perform quarterly calibrations on critical instrumentation for ISO 9001
●Respond to call-ins and work overtime when necessary
●Provide documentation for work completed, inventory usage, time spent, and root cause analysis
●Installed and commissioned new instrumentation and controls equipment working closely with engineering to acquire the correct devices and ranges
Electronic and Instrumentation and Controls Technician
July 2024 to October 2025
Keen Compressed Gas
●Maintained and repaired existing electrical systems and Instrumentation of gas fill plant
●Troubleshot and repair of customer welding equipment and fabrication equipment
●Obtained certification to repair Miller welding machines to component level and bill Miller Electric Manufacturing Company for repair of warrantied equipment
●Maintained and repaired fleet of in-house rental equipment with supporting documentation
●Calibrated customer equipment with supporting documentation
●Attended ongoing health safety and environmental training
Electrical and Mechanical Technician
August 2022 to July 2024
Intuitech
●Installed and repaired electrical equipment in a residential setting including tie-ins, panel replacement, breaker replacement, wiring, and termination, electrical outlets, lighting, etc…
●Troubleshot, repaired, and installed in home appliances including washers, dryers, ovens, refrigerators, and dish washers
●Troubleshot, maintained and repaired in home heating and cooling systems
●Troubleshot and repaired customer vehicles of a wide variety of manufacturer. Repairs included ABS brake systems, CPUs, engine and transmission monitoring equipment, engine cooling systems, emissions monitoring systems, etc…
Instrumentation and Controls Technician
May 2022 to August 2022
Maverick Technologies Kingsport, TN
•Troubleshot and repair of existig electrical systems and instrumentation
•Installed, programed, and initiated startup of industrial plant monitoring systems including DCS, Remote I/O, MCC controls, hard wired, and wireless instrumentation, PLC and SCADA systems
•Provided installation of instrumentation, loop checking, startup, troubleshooting and commissioning support of a DCS upgrade and migration including newly installed CEMS and Waste Water instrumentaion, analytical equipment, and an Allen Bradley PLC and HMI’s
•Managed the Commissioning and start-up of revamped and relocated instrumentation
•Provided calibration and supporting documentation of existing and newly installed instrumentation and controls equipment
•Maintained calibration and documentation of standards and consumable materials for NIST traceability
Laboratory Instrumentation Services Supervisor
August 2020 to May 2022
Eli Lilly (CBRE) Branchburg NJ
•Oversee and coordinate monthly and yearly calibrations for onsite metrology group for manufacturing facility
•Respond to emergency work orders to maintain continual operations for manufacturing
•Create and maintain monthly reports for management review
•Schedule and manage outside contractors for vendor supported maintenance program
•Track and record hours for scheduled and emergency maintenance of plant equipment
•Use CMMS (GMARS) to plan and execute work orders for plant equipment
Low Voltage Superintendent
January 2019 to August 2020
Laguardia Airport, Queens, NY
Walsh Group
•Oversee and coordinate installation of all low voltage systems for the new airport.
•Coordinate and distribute work for contractors for newly installed devices.
•Coordinate procurement of materials for new construction and create and implement testing procedures for newly installed systems including fire alarm system (Siemens FAS), building management system (Siemens BMS) including all HVAC and associated instrumentation, public address system, security system (including closed circuit television and distributed antenna system), public safety and life safety system, and fiber optic network system.
•Create and maintain calibration records for all newly installed instrumentation.
Lead Instrumentation and Controls Technician
July 2014 to December 2018
Monroe Energy, Chester, PA
•Managed and distributed work orders to technicians in accordance with plant operations.
•Assisted with troubleshooting and repair of plant equipment.
•Performed critical testing of high priority and backup Saftey Shutdown Systems.
•Updated and maintained records of testing and calibration equipment of the instrumentation shop.
•Assisted in the start-up and commissioning of newly installed plant equipment for capital projects.
•Respond to and rectify routine and emergency work orders to repair plant instrumentation, control systems (DCS, PLCs,MCCs ETC), electrical systems, boiler and turbine/generator controls and continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS) equipment
I &C Technician & Supervisor
November 2013 to July 2014
Covanta Energy, Chester, PA
•Prioritize and schedule daily maintenance work for team of in-house technicians and contractors.
•Plan and manage execution of small scheduled upgrades and installation projects and large scale capitol project to maintain plant reliability and performance.
•Maintain the calibration database for test equipment and all plant equipment.
•Assist in the recruitment and hiring of new I&E plant personnel and contractors.
•Plan and coordinate shutdowns required to performance maintenance and complete tasks.
•Manage the repair of existing equipment and the research and procurement of new equipment.
Lead Technician
•Performed routine repairs and emergency repairs of industrial plant instrumentation, control systems computers, industrial plant electrical systems, turbine/generator controls and continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS) equipment.
•Troubleshot and repaired of electrical systems and instrumentation.
•Programed, repaired and maintained all industrial plant monitoring systems and plant PLCs (Programmable Logic Controller).
•Managed the Scheduling and Coordination of outside vendors performing work onsite.
•Managed the Orders and Maintained the parts inventory for repairs.
•Managed, Coordinated and Delegated Jobs and Responsibilities to junior technicians.
•Followed all health and safety rules and regulations mandated by law and per the policies and procedures.
Instrument and Controls Technician
July 2011 to November 2013
Maverick Technologies, New York, NY
•Followed recommendations and regulations governed by the Department of Environmental Protection (Water and Wastewater facilities).
•Assisted with HCL Cleantek (developing clean energy initiative)
•Provided leadership in loop checking, startup, troubleshooting and commissioning support in an industrial environment.
•Implemented control methodologies in DCS, PLC or HMI platforms.
•Created functional requirement specifications based on expected functionality including description of control loops, interlocks and alarms.
•Optimized design and implemented knowledge of control system architecture including hardware, software, and instrumentation and networking equipment.
Senior Instrument and Controls Technician
September 2010 to September 2011
Triad Technologies, Gillette, WY
•Performed Commissioning and start-up of new equipment.
•Provided internal and external technical support (hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and lubrication) for both motion control systems and components for the entire customer base.
•Provided Project Managers, assembly department, field service technicians, etc. with the documentation and technical support necessary to build products and perform services consistent with all specifications and standards.
Instrument and Control Technician
July 2009 to May 2010
Consolidated Edison, Inc, New York, NY
•Supervised at least 5 night shift technicians.
•Executed Commissioning and start-up of revamped and relocated instrumentation
•Coordinated engineering activities with Substation Operations, ECB, Construction Management, and PST to ensure that the project is completed successfully.
•Resolved field problems during commissioning of water treatment plant.
•Executed the Installation and commissioning of new equipment.
•Troubleshot and repaired of existing electrical, electronic and automated equipment.
Instrument and Control Technician
February 2009 to June 2009
Matrix Technologies, Moses Lake, WA
•Provided consultation on maintenance and improvements to building systems and facilities/research equipment.
•Managed the Commissioning and start-up of revamped and relocated instrumentation.
•Maintained Distributed Control System and foundation field bus Instrumentation including pressure, differential pressure, flow, temperature, level, PH, Conductivity, etc.
Instrument and Control Technician
November 2008 to January 2009
Caliper, Inc., New York, NY
•Commissioning and start-up of revamped and relocated instrumentation.
•Maintained shop area, ensured safety implementation and participated in facility projects.
•Performed Electronic troubleshooting of proximity sensors & switches, contactors, relays and motors.
•Supported the Distributed Control System with use of technologies from companies such as Allen Bradley and Hart.
Instrument and Control Technician
September 2008 to November 2008
Brinderson, Torrance, CA
•Commissioned and executed the start-up of revamped and relocated instrumentation.
•Supported the Distributed Control System with use of technologies from companies such as Allen Bradley and Hart.
Senior Calibration Technician
December 2005 to October 2008
AppTec, Inc. Philadelphia, PA
•Maintained, calibrated and repaired Pharmaceutical equipment and utilities.
•Scheduled and supervised the completion of work from outside vendors.
•Scheduled and supervised the completion of tasks from full-time employees.
•Ensures quality and proficiency completion of equipment calibrations in a timely manner.
•Proficient with calibration standards such as: Fluke Standards 744, 725, 715, 45, 1521, 1502, and various modules, CO2 Analyzers, Temperature Standards including R.T.D.'s (Resistance Temperature Detection) and Thermocouple, P.H. Simulators, and Dissolved Oxygen standards.
Electronics Technician
December 2000 to December 2005
Communication Test Design Inc., West Chester, PA
●Repaired wireless radios for Verizon wireless.
●Repaired Base Stations for Sprint/Nextel (filters, radios, power amplifiers).
●Designated Primary Trouble-Shooter for Department.
●Trained co-workers on wireless technology.
Skills
•Extremely skilled in troubleshooting specifically but not limited to startup and commissioning and systems integration of new instrumentation and, field devices including; all variety of transmitters, analyzers, MCC’s, VFD’s, RTU’s, HMI’s, SLC’s, PLC’s, UPS systems, shutdown and safety devices, gas detectors, and alarms, actuators, dampers, valves, and more, and providing the associated documentation and calibration records when necessary.
•Proficient with Allen Bradley, ABB, Siemens, Profibus, DCS, Foundation Field Bus, Hart, General Electric, Ovation, PLCs, and most forms of control systems
•Proficient with Test Equipment of many varieties: Multi-meters (Fluke 87, 725, 789, 744, 754, and various plug and play pressure modules as well as RTD and Thermocouple), Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator, Emerson 375, 475, and Trex Communicators, Alltec loop simulators, and various proprietary communication devices and interfacing software; Yokagawa Brain, Vega Connect interface and software, Rosemount software, Endress and Hauser software, etc Familiar with HP, Agilent, Tektronix, Emerson, and Siemens test equipment.
•Excels at Troubleshooting and Repair
•Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)
Education and Training
Delaware County Community College, Media, PA
Associates in Electronics Technology
NCCER Certified Instrumentation Technician
NCCER Certified Supervisor
Miller Certified Service Technician
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