Jacob Ellis
Longville
Summary
Reliable Instrument Technician with 9+ years of experience working with field instrumentation that measures temperature,pressure, level, and flow. Adept with installing, programming, and troubleshooting various types of instruments, along with PLC and ABB DCS system. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptable with exceptional interpersonal skills. Proficient at working unsupervised and is able to quickly understand new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Instrument Technician
Westlake Chemical
09.2015 - Current
- Recommended and communicated changes and improvements in preventive maintenance and maintenance schedules.
- Developed solutions and conducted time sensitive troubleshooting for failed instruments and valves.(Rosemount,Yokogawa,Taylor,Endress+Hauser,Fisher,Rotork,Asco,Hytork Actuators)
- Adhered to safety and environmental requirements to Westlake standards.
- Performed preventive and corrective maintenance to keep instrumentation running at optimal levels.
- Read and interpreted technical manuals, drawings and schematics to make accurate repairs.
- Maintained records of calibrations through Beamex.
- Managed PLC systems on site,as well as,using logic to troubleshoot various skids and equipment.
- Provide DCS support to operations and manage the demands the unit requires.
- Configure and troubleshoot units control system.
Instrument Technician
ISC
05.2014 - 09.2015
- Perform weekly maintenance and provide documentation to reflect calibration.
- Provide field support to accommodate daily work.
- Carry out new installations of instrumentation and verify functionality.
- Troubleshoot and repair field devices as needed.
Education
Associates - Industrial Instrumentation
Sowela Technical Community College
Lake Charles, LA12.2013
Skills
- Works well independently and with others
- Efficiently troubleshoots in timely manner
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Quality Control and Assurance
- PLC and DCS systems knowledge
- Control Systems Troubleshooting
- DCS Configuration
- Hardware troubleshooting
Timeline
Instrument Technician
Westlake Chemical
09.2015 - Current
Instrument Technician
ISC
05.2014 - 09.2015
Associates - Industrial Instrumentation
Sowela Technical Community College
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