Carlos Lopez
Chicago
Summary
Dynamic Instrumentation and Electrical Technician with extensive experience at Fluor Corp., excelling in troubleshooting PLCs and VFDs. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and train teams effectively. Proficient in control systems and skilled in fostering collaborative environments, ensuring safety and compliance in all projects.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Instrumentation and Electrical Technician
Fluor Corp.
Hammond
08.2024 - Current
- Review work orders and safety permits
- Write troubleshooting procedure for I and E techs
- Increase job continuity, and proficiency
- Train electricians on deficiencies
- Troubleshoot VFD's, PLC's and I and E issues
- Develope and streamline the work process
Operations Specialist
Air Products
Allentown
02.2021 - 02.2024
- Has primary accountability for operational integrity and safety, the position responsibilities also entail overseeing maintenance projects, cost reduction, improvements to reliability, remote technician support, and solving plant problems
- Provide routine monitoring of all PSAs within the assigned region using monitoring software, and other process controls technologies
- Provide primary support integration between Technicians, the Area Maintenance Manager, the Technical Support team, and the Asset Manager
- Handle performance reports on all systems tracking downtime, maintenance dollars, hauled in liquid costs
- Assisting in the management and execution of all major maintenance and project activities for PSAs and Membranes within the region
- Utilize multiple software platforms to initiate, and complete EARS/ eMOCs and other Operations and Business functions
- Assist in the training of field personnel in the operation and maintenance of the N2 generators
- Support management of maintenance budgets for the systems within the assigned region; Manage compressor maintenance programs, Vendors and Contractors
- Provide onsite support for site evaluations, flow testing, system commissioning and startups
- Assist in the management of P&IDs, electrical drawings and site drawings
- Promote an atmosphere of team spirit through good example, open communication, good listening, and problem resolution
- Actively participate in safety programs, promote and enforce safety rules and good housekeeping
- Implement standard methodologies, change management, and standardization of maintenance systems and work processes across the region
Instrument and Electrical Lead
Safety-Kleen
East Chicago
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times
- Troubleshoots instrument and control malfunctions, performs preventative maintenance checks and calibrations using manufacturers manuals and electronic testing equipment
- Maintains accurate records and logs as required of calibration checks
- Installs new systems and controls including power wiring
- Responsible for networking HC900 PLC
- Installs cabling, power distribution systems, motor control centers, service and replace motors, lighting, and performs general electrical maintenance work
- Performs on-call work during off-hours as necessary
- Follows safe and compliant working procedures
- Maintains a clean work environment
- Performs other duties and tasks as assigned from time to time by management and will be required by the needs of the Clean Harbors business
Instrumentation and Electrical Journeyman
Praxair
East Chicago
08.2017 - 02.2021
- Provide planning and onsite support to the Whiting, IN site, with a strong focus on critical safety systems and system reliability
- Perform calibrations, troubleshooting, repairs, and instrumentation installations as required
- Performs all of the administrative and reporting tasks of the position including: Maintains operating and maintenance history for all equipment as may be required
- Prepares and maintains documentation such as EAM/Pro cal work orders, service reports and equipment calibration records as required by Praxair's I/E CMMS maintenance database system
- Duties: Troubleshooting, calibration and maintenance of pneumatic and electronic analog and digital process control instrumentation
- Troubleshoot/repair Predictive program instrumentation and document instrumentation repair history in the CMMS system and required by site specific documentation
- Troubleshoot systems utilizing control logic drawings as they relate to process control
- Troubleshoot, maintenance and minor repair of low voltage electrical systems (600VAC and below)
- Will include startup / shutdown and operations of process plant equipment
- Process analytical equipment calibration and maintenance which may include: Thermal Conductivity, Gas Chromatograph, Electrolytic process analyzers
- Schedule and perform activities related to the operation and maintenance of electrical and electronic control systems, pneumatics, instrumentation, control valves, motor control systems, low voltage electrical distribution, computer interfaces, and analytical equipment
- Automatic control valve troubleshooting, maintenance and repair
- Ensure spare parts are available or replaced when used/installed
- Maintain a high degree of personal safety and environmental awareness at all times
- Required to climb ladders, stairways and operate man-lifts for elevated instrumentation and control valve maintenance
- Instructs contract personnel on safety rules and regulations and maintains constant surveillance to assure their compliance at all times
Control Equipment Electrician-Technician (Instrument & Electrical Technician)
BP Products North America, Inc
Whiting
11.2008 - 08.2017
- Pressure, level, flow and temperature transmitters and elements
- Control valves, transducers, actuators, and petitioners
- Pneumatic and electronic control loops
- Use of voltmeters and amp meters
- Must be able to read and understand loop diagrams, Electrical drawings and P&I diagrams
- Safe working knowledge of low voltage electrical equipment rated 480 volts and electrical and electronic circuit board level components
- Troubleshooting skills
Avionics Test Station and Aircraft Component Technician
Air National Guard
Fort Wayne
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Analyzes performance and isolates malfunctions of avionics test equipment, SE, and aircraft components
- Performs operational tests on test equipment, SE, and aircraft components to determine condition, analyze performance, and isolate malfunctions in the radar, sensors, communications, weapons control, electronic warfare (EW), and flight control and engine control systems
Avionics Technician
United States Marine Corps
MCAS Cherry Point
09.2002 - 09.2006
- Aircraft electrical/instrument/flight control systems technicians, helicopter at the IMA level, inspect, test, maintain, and repair components, assemblies, subassemblies, modules, cards, printed circuit boards, and ancillary equipment whose aggregate constitutes a complete Aircraft Electrical/ Flight Control System or Subsystem
Education
High school or equivalent - Aircraft Electrician
USMC
MCAS Cherry Point, NC09.2006
Electrical Engineering -
Purdue University
Hammond, INAviation Technology -
Community College of the Air Force
Computer Science -
Park University
Parkville, MOSkills
- Programmable logic controllers
- E & I
- Schematics
- Operating systems
- Electrical Experience
- Circuit boards
- Avionics
- Cabling
- Mechanical knowledge
- CIRCUIT BOARD
- Technical support
- Linux
- Control systems
- Low Voltage
- Computer Science
Military Service
United States Marine Corps, Sargent, 09/01/01, 09/01/06
Timeline
Instrumentation and Electrical Technician
Fluor Corp.
08.2024 - Current
Operations Specialist
Air Products
02.2021 - 02.2024
Instrument and Electrical Lead
Safety-Kleen
02.2019 - 02.2021
Instrumentation and Electrical Journeyman
Praxair
08.2017 - 02.2021
Control Equipment Electrician-Technician (Instrument & Electrical Technician)
BP Products North America, Inc
11.2008 - 08.2017
Avionics Test Station and Aircraft Component Technician
Air National Guard
01.2007 - 01.2009
Avionics Technician
United States Marine Corps
09.2002 - 09.2006
High school or equivalent - Aircraft Electrician
USMC
Electrical Engineering -
Purdue University
Aviation Technology -
Community College of the Air Force
Computer Science -
Park University
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