RICHARD R. CRABTREE
St. Louis, MO,MO
Summary
- Blueprint Reading (Computer module software reading of PROJECT PLANS)
- Owner of company for 20 years in low voltage wiring along with audio/video installations with more than 50 employees working under my direction in all departments
- Strong Communication Skills
- Exceptional Leadership
- Excellent Working Condition
- Experienced with project management, resource allocation, and strategic planning. Utilizes analytical skills to develop and implement effective plans that meet organizational goals. Track record of enhancing operational efficiency through collaboration and problem-solving.
- Skilled Instrument Technician/Planner uses event management software to properly plan, track and manage events. Experienced in working with stakeholders at all levels, from clients to vendors and suppliers. Possesses strong organizational and administrative skills to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Instrumentation Installer
Haberberger Mechanical Corp.
04.2022 - Current
Instrument Level II Technician/ Foreman
Great Arrow Builders/ Bechtel Corporation
05.2018 - 06.2022
INSTRUMENTATION LEVEL II TECHNICIAN
HERZOG ELECTRIC Oil Refinery (EXXON MOBIL)
02.2018 - 04.2018
INSTUMENT LEVEL II TECHNICIAN
SCHECK MECHANICAL CORP. (BECHTEL CORPORATION)
05.2017 - 02.2018
INSTRUMENT LEVEL II TECH
Sachs Electric Co
03.2017 - 04.2017
INSTRUMENTATION FOREMAN
APS Torrence Oil Refinery
12.2016 - 02.2017
Instrument Level II Technician
Scheck Industries, Flint Hills Oil Refinery
10.2016 - 12.2016
INSTRUMENTATION GENERAL FOREMAN/PIPEFITTER
URS – BOISE
01.2015 - 01.2016
INSTRUMENTATION MANAGER/PLANNER
Electrical Corporation of America
01.2014 - 01.2015
Instrument Technician
Custom Arc Services
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Studied and interpreted equipment manuals, circuit diagrams, blueprints and schematics to determine corrective actions for repairs, calibrations and installations.
- Liaised with engineering staff on special projects to assist with configuration, installation and interoperation of system equipment.
- Conducted preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of metering instruments.
- Performed scheduled and planned installation and maintenance duties.
- Operated multimeters, oscilloscopes, [Equipment] and other electronic testing devices to accurately diagnose equipment issues.
- Calibrated flow serve control valves, Betis on/off valves, set limits on valves to operate at 100%
- Troubleshoot and calibrate all rosemount instruments for temperature flow and level.
- Operate off fluke calibration tools and communication meters.
- Performed repair procedures on damaged instruments and sourced replacements from approved vendors.
- Wrote detailed service reports and maintained organized records of service actions.
Building Trades Journeyman Pipefitter
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- Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges inside piping systems
- Assembled and installed a variety of valves and fittings
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required
- Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials and procedures for each project
- Worked with certified pipe welders by providing accurate pipe preparation and fitting
- Obtained precise results by performing accurate hydrotesting.
CONTROLS TUBING TECHNICIAN / INSTALLER
PIPEFITTER INSTRUMENT, Hayes Mechanical
- Employed wide variety of hand and power tools including hoists, drills, precision measuring instruments and electronic testing devices
- Communicated operational issues and changes to supervisor on regular basis
- Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions
- Installed 5000 feet 1/2 inch stainless steel tubing
- 20 lines in a run 1 inch center to center bend and install in a professional manner for control devices installed to measure flow and temperature for boiler operation in coal fired power plant
- TUBING /Instrument installation crew,
- AZCO –, Strong Communication Skills
- Exceptional Problem Solver
- Fast-Paced Environment
- Proper Techniques
- Blueprint Reading
- Exceptional Leadership
- INSTALL TUBING AND INSTRUMENTS FOR PROCESS MEASUREMENTS FOR TURBINE ENGINE
- FOR RISK POWER STATION
Building Trades Journeyman Pipefitter
Foley Co
- Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges inside piping systems
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
Education
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
EPRI
Peoria, IL2013
Associate of Arts - PIPEFITTING
PIPEFITTERS APPRENTICE SHIP SCHOOL LOCAL, LOUIS
2009
Associate of Applied Science - BUSINESS
FLORISSANT VALLEY COLLEGE, LOUIS MISSOURI
1985
Skills
- Troubleshooting expert
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Good communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- Customer relationship building
- Strong mechanical skills
- Strong team player
- Supervisory experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Technical school training
- Wire knowledge
- EPRI instrumentation and controls certified Hart
- Positive team building and retention success
- Project management
Additional Information
- I HAVE 20 YEARS OF MANAGEMENT/ INSTALLATION ROLE COORDINATING WORK, ORDERING MATERIAL TO KEEP JOB FLOW EXPECTATIONS ON COURSE FOR NO DELAYS UPON JOB COMPLETION, UPON DEMAND OF CUSTOMER SATISFACTION.
- GREAT BUSINESS MIND AS A WORKER AND A PREVIOUS OWNER. I HAVE GREAT BUSINESS ETHICS FOR ALL JOBS: VERY GOOD WITH PRINTS, PID DRAWINGS (ALSO COMPUTER MODULE) FOR LOCATION AND PROPER INSTALLATION OF INSTRUMENTS, PROPER INSTALLATION SKILLS FOR EQUIPMENT
- OPERATE SMART CALIBRATORS /SIMULATORS FOR TEST POINTS INPUTS EXPECTED AND ACTUAL SET POINTS, AND IDENTIFY AND CORRECT EXPECTED AND ACTUAL SET POINTS, OPERATE SMART SIMULATORS CALIBRATORS EQUIPMENT YOKOGAWA CA-12 HANDY CAL FLUKE 744 PROCESS CALIBRATORS, AUTO CAL HART 475.
- CONSCIENTIOUS CONSTRUCTION WORKER WITH EXPERIENCE ENSURING WORK IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT CODES
REFERENCES
- Jeff Casey (573) 270-0532
- Jeff Conover(309) 357-8741
- Curtis Blyze (573) 579-9329
- Jimmy Simmons (610) 804-4286
Timeline
Instrumentation Installer
Haberberger Mechanical Corp.
04.2022 - Current
Instrument Technician
Custom Arc Services
08.2021 - 08.2022
Instrument Level II Technician/ Foreman
Great Arrow Builders/ Bechtel Corporation
05.2018 - 06.2022
INSTRUMENTATION LEVEL II TECHNICIAN
HERZOG ELECTRIC Oil Refinery (EXXON MOBIL)
02.2018 - 04.2018
INSTUMENT LEVEL II TECHNICIAN
SCHECK MECHANICAL CORP. (BECHTEL CORPORATION)
05.2017 - 02.2018
INSTRUMENT LEVEL II TECH
Sachs Electric Co
03.2017 - 04.2017
INSTRUMENTATION FOREMAN
APS Torrence Oil Refinery
12.2016 - 02.2017
Instrument Level II Technician
Scheck Industries, Flint Hills Oil Refinery
10.2016 - 12.2016
INSTRUMENTATION GENERAL FOREMAN/PIPEFITTER
URS – BOISE
01.2015 - 01.2016
INSTRUMENTATION MANAGER/PLANNER
Electrical Corporation of America
01.2014 - 01.2015
Building Trades Journeyman Pipefitter
Icon Mechanical
CONTROLS TUBING TECHNICIAN / INSTALLER
PIPEFITTER INSTRUMENT, Hayes Mechanical
Building Trades Journeyman Pipefitter
Foley Co
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
EPRI
Associate of Arts - PIPEFITTING
PIPEFITTERS APPRENTICE SHIP SCHOOL LOCAL, LOUIS
Associate of Applied Science - BUSINESS
FLORISSANT VALLEY COLLEGE, LOUIS MISSOURI
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