Zack Brown
Plain Dealing
Summary
Skilled Instrumentation Technician with expertise in commissioning and troubleshooting electrical systems. Specializes in PLC programming and instrumentation calibration, utilizing analytical skills to optimize process control and ensure safety compliance. Focused on delivering quality installations and improving operational efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Instrumentation Tech
Blue Water
03.2025 - Current
- Commissioned Bentley Nevada systems to enhance monitoring capabilities
- Installed magnetostrictive sensors for accurate position measurement
- Assessed levels, flow rates, and temperatures to ensure optimal system performance
I&E technicia
Alpine Silica
Bossier City
05.2023 - 09.2025
- Commissioned medium voltage such as 13kv down through low voltage
- Programmed variable frequency drives to optimize motor performance.
- Motor controls and troubleshooting.
- PLC programming
- Instrumentation troubleshooting, install and calibrations.
- Tested electrical systems and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
- Installed, adjusted and calibrated electrical equipment and instrumentation to maintain proper performance.
- Troubleshot issues to ensure quality installations and timely project completion.
- Verified problems, investigated faults, and troubleshot solutions to enhance installations.
- Evaluated existing electrical systems to identify maintenance and repair needs, enhancing operational reliability.
- Interpreted schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals to support accurate E&I component installations and project success.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
- Read technical drawings, diagrams and project documentation to make accurate decisions about electrical system installations and repair work.
- Installed electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls, and lighting.
- Tested, troubleshot, and calibrated equipment in shop and field.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks to verify proper working condition of electrical panels and conduits.
- Obtained measurements and readings using volt and ohm meters, meggers, IC testers and dial indicators.
- Demonstrated proficiency in conduit bending and compliance with industry standards.
- New install on buckets for controls and troubleshooting.
- Trex, Fluke 724, 789, 376, and 733 experience
- 600v, 480v, 240v, 120v etc…
Instrument Technician
Turnkey I&E
La Porte
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Pneumatic transmitters
- Pneumatic Switches
- Conducted pneumatic calibrations to ensure system accuracy and reliability.
- I-P and DCS calibrations
- Pneumatic Temperature Transmitters
- Displacer rebuild and calibrations
- Performed on-site DVC calibrations to maintain measurement precision.
- Installed and calibrated foundation fieldbus systems to enhance communication between devices.
- Temp, level, flow, and pressure calibrations
Education
Instrumentation And Electrical Technology -
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College
Minden, LA01-2022
High School Diploma -
Plain Dealing High
Plain Dealing05-2017
Skills
- Instrumentation Troubleshooting
- Commissioning
- Hazardous equipment
- Flow measurement
- Control troubleshooting
- Control systems
- Instrumentation familiarity
- Installation and maintenance
- Process optimization
- Calibrations
- Schematics interpretation
- Level Measurement Devices
Timeline
Instrumentation Tech
Blue Water
03.2025 - Current
I&E technicia
Alpine Silica
05.2023 - 09.2025
Instrument Technician
Turnkey I&E
09.2022 - 03.2023
Instrumentation And Electrical Technology -
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
Plain Dealing High