JEFFREY CHICAS

JEFFREY CHICAS 7302 W Reade Ave. Glendale, AZ 85303 | jeffchicas@gmail.com | (979) 529-7433
SUMMARY
I am an Instrumentation and Controls Technician with the ability to learn new technology on my own. I am also proficient in the installation, configuration, troubleshooting, calibration, repair and/or replacement of electronic instrumentation and controls. I have the ability to solve problems and communicate effectively with others. I also have 7 years experience as Instrument Journeyman running tubing, tray, installing instruments, bundle tubing and so on.

SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Calibrations & Loop checks
• Maintenance & Repairs
• Troubleshooting
• Wire terminations
• HVAC systems
• HART communicator & Loop Calibrators

EXPERIENCE
I&C TECHNICIAN Mundial Group (TESLA) Fremont, CA
JUNE 2020 – PRESENT
Many of my duties are to commission various instruments and control panels for HVAC and process systems. Assist facilities, troubleshoot and resolve any issues as they arise. Perform I&C QA/QC walks on systems which are ready for commissioning as part of a commissioning requirement. Support in maintenance needs by replacing damaged or failing instruments on site for multiple systems and processes if needed, including HVAC. Commission Life Safety System/Panels.

I&C TECHNICIAN EXXCEL St. Croix, Virgin Islands
FEBRUARY 2020 – APRIL 2020
Duties were to wire various instruments and control panels, perform loop checks with the client during commissioning. Troubleshoot/resolve issues as they come up. Walk down systems which are ready for commissioning. Supported the client in maintenance needs by replacing damaged or failing instruments (PT, PDT, FT, LT, TT's, etc.) on site for multiple systems and processes. This included control valves as well (TV, LV, FV)

I&C TECHNICIAN ISC CONSTRUCTIONS (SASOL) WEST LAKE, LA JUNE 2019 – JANUARY 2020
My duties were to wire various instruments and control panels, perform loop checks with the client during commissioning, and troubleshoot/resolve issues as they arise. Perform I&C QA/QC walks on systems which are ready for commissioning as part of a commissioning. Support the client in maintenance needs by replacing any damaged or failing instruments on site for multiple systems and processes. Calibrated a few instruments as calibration date on them expired.

I&C TECHNICIAN II PRIME CONTROLS (INTEL OCOTILLO CAMPUS) CHANDLER, AZ
FEBRUARY 2019 – JUNE 2019
Job responsibilities included point to point (continuity) checks on wires and cables for both discrete and analog instruments on HVAC equipment and process control systems. Some of those process systems included chilled water, general exhaust, volatile exhaust, scrubbers, and ultrapure water to name a few. Tagged and terminated devices in the field and at the PLC/RIO end. Confirmed that each instrument worked properly during OAT (pre-commissioning) done with system integrator. I also documented all loop checks performed and submitted documents to management and general contractor for system turn over.

I&C COMMISSIONING TECH MUNDIAL GROUP INC. (TESLA GIGAFACTORY) SPARKS, NV
AUGUST 2018 – JANUARY 2019
Responsibilities included pre-commissioning of HVAC equipment (FCU's, RAH's, MAU's) as well as process control systems. I confirmed proper device wiring, labeling, tagging, and terminations at each device and PLC. If any issues were found, I would document and report each issue through our project management system. At times, installation and/or wiring issues were quickly resolved by me when a task needed to be completed soon to meet deadlines. I also configured instruments, control valves, and damper actuators using loop calibrators, 475 HART communicator, or interface software. I/O was tested by me and simulated through PLC/HMI system. If programming support was needed, I would coordinate those efforts with Tesla's system integrators to have tasks completed in a timely manner.

I&E TECHNICIAN ISC CONSTRUCTION
MARCH 2018 – JULY 2018
My job was to do point to point continuity checks on wires and cables for multiple analog and discrete signal instruments. I also wired those same devices in the field and at the PLC/DCS panels. I communicated with control room operators when commissioning devices such as transmitters and valves. At times field calibrations were required using loop calibrators and HART communicator when devices were found out of spec. Other duties included troubleshooting and repairing faulty devices.

INSTRUMENT FITTER (LEADMAN) AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION, SKOWHEGAN, ME
SEPTEMBER 2017 – JANUARY 2018
Lined out the crew with daily tasks that include running and installing tubing, instruments, and fabricating supports. Used P&IDs, location drawings, and instrument indexes to plan out tasks according to upcoming deadlines. Attended coordinating and safety meetings in the mornings with other contractors as well as mid-day safety meetings with the crew and revised JSAs when needed.

INSTRUMENT FITTER FLUOR DANIELS, BAYTOWN, TX
APRIL 2017 – AUGUST 2017
My responsibilities were to measure, bend, and install tubing from ¼" to 1" in diameter for multiple instrument use. I installed instrument stands and supports and mounted instruments according to location drawings and P&IDs. I assisted the welder in welding brackets together and pressure tested instrument air lines. I also install insulated tubing (dekoron) to insulated instrument boxes were required.

INSTRUMENT FITTER ZACHRY, FREEPORT & WHARTON, TX
JANUARY 2016 – JANUARY 2017
Ran stainless steel tubing for compressors and other process systems. Installed instrument stands and devices according to location drawings and P&IDs. Took measurements for tubing tray and supports and cut brackets to fabricate supports for tubing tray. Bent and installed stainless steel tubing from ¼" up to 1 ¼" with pneumatic benders for instrument air.

INSTRUMENT & PIPE FITTER STELLA MARIS / PROSERV USA BERWICK, LA
MAY 2014 – JANUARY 2016
Ran stainless steel pipe from ½" to 2 ½" in size for casing shear in B.O.P stack. Cut and beveled pipe to get it ready for butt welding before installation. Also, cut and grinded ends off pipe for socket weld fittings before installation. Bent and installed ¼" to 1 ½" tubing for LMRP as well as ½" tubing to fail safe valves. I also cut and fabricated custom brackets and tubing clamps for tubing racks.

I&C TECH I TOTAL FACILITY SOLUTIONS (INTEL CH8) CHANDLER, AZ
JUNE 2013 – FEBRUARY 2014
Wired, tested, and calibrated pressure, level and temperature transmitters for HVAC equipment and process controls systems. Communicated with facilities system integrators to commission various instruments and control valves. Also, troubleshot devices that were failing and would replace when necessary. Assisted with start-ups of HVAC equipment and vendor skids.

I&C JOURNEYMAN HELPER / ENTRY LVL TECHNICIAN MAVERICK TECHNOLOGIES (INTEL FAB 12, 22, 32, 42) CHANDLER, AZ
MAY 2011 – MARCH 2013
Installed tubing on various HVAC equipment and other pneumatic devices and instruments. As a helper I learned to bend and install copper tubing for instrument/plant air. As a junior technician I learned to bench test devices such as temperature switches, limit switches, transmitters and control valves. Other tasks included the installation and wiring of instruments on multiple systems. I terminated control wires in RIOs, PLCs, and performed loop checks once terminations were complete.

EDUCATION
ITT TECH UNIVERSITY, PEORIA, AZ
2014 – 2016: COMPLETED 70 CREDITS TOWARD ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE
INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL, GLENDALE, AZ
2005 – 2009: HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
NCCER CERTIFIED

REFERENCES
MONTY RUDD, I&C PROJECT MANAGER
MUNDIAL GROUP
(360) 903-2947
TOM RYAN, I&C CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
LOTUSWORKS
(775) 870-6873
DAVID CHICAS, I&C CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT
HENSEL PHELPS
(623) 215-5382
ROBIN HANSPAL, SR. CONTROLS ENGINEER
TESLA GIGAFACTORY
(706) 344-8816