Instrumentation Technician

David C. Bridges

**** *. ******** ***

Broken Arrow, Oklahoma 74011

918-***-**** (Home)

918-***-**** (Cell)

mcyhis@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

To utilize my education, experience, and technical skills in the instrumentation, electrical, and information industry or other related positions within a growing and dynamic company.

CAREER PROFILE:

An Instrumentation Technician, encompassing over five years of the calibration, repair, and installation of petroleum instrumentation equipment. In addition to technical repair, ten years experience in the instrumentation/electrical construction industry. Demonstrating the ability to not only lead, but also the experience of strong team work and listening skills. Containing the desire for precision, to perform and succeed in many different roles, to capitalize on growth opportunities, and to deliver strong sustainable results.

EDUCATION:

University of Phoenix, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Bachelor of Science

Major: Information Technology

GPA 3.74

CERTIFICATIONS/ LICENSES:

ISA Certified Control Systems Technician - Level 1, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Tulsa Technology Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Motor Control Certification (Single and Three Phase Motors)

Tulsa Technology Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Aircraft Mechanic (Airframe and Power Plant License)

TRAINING:

Flight Safety International, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Crew Resource Management Training

Invensys, Foxboro, Massachusetts

Fundamentals of Pneumatic Instrument Maintenance

Foxboro Instrumentation

Invensys, Houston, Texas

I/A Series System Equipment Maintenance

DCS Hardware Foxboro Instrumentation

K-TEK, Tulsa, Oklahoma

MT 2000 Total and Interface Guided Wave Radar Transmitter

National Technology Transfer, Inc., Tulsa, Oklahoma

OSHA Safety Division

NFPA 70E Electrical Safety

Parker Instrumentation Products, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Tube Fitting Safety Seminar

Swagelok Instrumentation Products, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Tube Bending and Installation Seminar

INSTRUMENTATION SKILLS:

-Foxboro Instruments; Flow (Differential Pressure), Pressure, Temperature

(Smart/Pneumatic), Level (Pneumatic Displacer)

-Foxboro Instruments; Pneumatic Chart Recorders and Controllers

-Rosemount Instruments; Flow (Differential Pressure), Pressure, Temperature

(Smart), Level (Remote/Dual Remote Seal)

-Rosemount Instruments; PH and Oxygen Analyzers

-Fisher Control Valves; Calibrate, Setup, Repair, and Complete Overhaul

-Fisher Valve Positioners; Pneumatic and Electronic Field View

-Magnetrol Levels; Eclipse and Guided Wave Radar

-K-TEK Levels; Guided Wave Radar

-Hart Communication Protocol; (Hand Held Communicator)

-Tank Level Gauging; Anita System, Shand & Jurs, Verac, L & J Level Transmitters

-Bambeck Controls; Heater Damper Controls

-PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers/Ladder Logic)

-Foxboro DCS; Distributed Controls System

-Fluke Testing Equipment

-Beta Pneumatic Testing Equipment

COMPUTER SKILLS:

-Data Stream; (Planning Software)

-Windows; (98 and XP)

-Microsoft Office; (Outlook, Word, Power Point, Excel)

-DCS Computer Systems

OTHER RELATED SKILLS:

-Tube Bending; (Stainless/Copper)

-Conduit bending and installation; (Rigid, EMT, PVC Coated)

-Welding; Stick, MIG, Flux Core

-Wire Terminations; (Panels, Electrical Junction Boxes)

RELATED EXPERIENCE:

2009 - Present Instrumentation Technician

Holly Refining and Marketing – Now -- Holly Frontier Refining Corporation

Responsible for the maintenance and calibration of all pneumatic and electronic instrumentation located throughout the Holly Oil Refinery. As Senior Technician, daily responsibilities include conversing with engineering and operating departments for insights dealing with instrumentation and related dilemmas that may occur.

2009 - 2010 Instrumentation Planner

Holly Refining and Marketing

Responsible for planning all instrumentation jobs throughout the east Holly Refinery located in, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Working with engineering, technicians, vendors, and operations to create and complete jobs requested. Utilizing the computer program Data Stream, in which to order parts and equipment, create and issue work orders, supply the instrumentation department with all tools needed, and to document all assets related to the repair of instrumentation type equipment.

2006 - 2009 Instrumentation Technician

Sinclair Oil Refinery – Now -- Holly Refining and Marketing

Responsible for the maintenance and calibration of all pneumatic and electronic instrumentation located throughout the Holly Oil Refinery. As Senior Technician, daily responsibilities include conversing with engineering and operating departments for insights dealing with instrumentation and related dilemmas that may occur.

2004 - 2006 Electrician and Instrumentation Tech

Process Pipe Fabricators Inc

Responsible for the planning, design, and fabrication of natural gas process skids. Daily responsibilities includes performing leadership roles within the Instrumentation and Electrical department, construction and the fabrication of electrical and instrumentation components laid out on set project. Planned, developed, and constructed different aspects of a two hundred million dollar Catalyst Regeneration Unit (CCR), located at the Sinclair Oil Refinery in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In addition, discussing and implementing different ideas and techniques to the Instrumentation and Electrical team on site.

1999 - 2004 Electrician and Instrumentation Tech

Buffalo Gap Instrumentation & Electrical Co

Responsible for the planning and fabrication of electrical power plants, natural gas compressors, and natural gas process skids with in the industrial environment. Daily activities included the construction of electrical and instrumentation components within an industrial setting. Team and communication skills were used to reach set goals in order to complete various projects.

1989 – 1997 Electrician

Industrial Electric Engineering and Testing Co

Responsibilities include the installation, fabrication, and testing of industrial electrical equipment. Maintained and tested electrical equipment throughout most of the United States, including Air Force and Army bases, also included projects with NASA and the United States Mint.

AWARDS / HONORS:

Eagle Scout Award

REFERENCES:

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