Adair Huerta
Covina
Summary
Motivated team player looking for an opportunity in a leadership role in Metrology/Calibration/Facilities where I can contribute to the company’s success and growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Calibration lead tech
Flw
02.2025 - Current
- Utilize a Computerized CAL SOFT
- Troubleshoot process problems to identify equipment requiring maintenance.
- Generating accurate and professional calibration certificates that meet industry and customer requirements.
- Assisting with the maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repair of calibration standards and customer equipment.
- Actively participating in the development and improvement of calibration procedures and processes.
- Adhering to all safety regulations and laboratory protocols.
- Interacting professionally with customers to understand their needs and provide exceptional service
- Performing accurate and traceable calibrations across a wide range of instrumentation, with a focus on electronic and RF equipment.
- Following established and complex calibration procedures and adhering to stringent quality standards.
- Maintaining meticulous and comprehensive calibration records, including detailed test data and adjustments.
- Assist in shutdowns, start-ups, derives, and production state changes for plant(s) in area.
- Assist in delegating and assigning work orders to other technicians.
- Training new employees and getting them qualified to perform all disciplines in calibration
- Assisting with all projects at the facility.
Instrumentation Technician/Operator
Messer Gasses for life
02.2023 - 12.2024
- Assist in shutdowns, start-ups, derives, and production state changes for plant(s) in area.
- Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)(SAP).
- Troubleshoot process problems to identify equipment requiring maintenance.
- Perform water treatment analysis and associated tasks.
- Perform daily cooling water treatment analysis.
- Run daily operations with ASU/APU Plant
- Assist with shutdowns, Start-ups, de-Rime ASU/APU plant.
- Assist with LIN/O2 trailer loading for 3rd party
- Change Calibration Gases and perfume Weekly Analyzer Calibration
- Document activities and data in the plant electronic logbook and SAP system.
- Accept on-call duty and overtime as required.
- Support plant inventory management efforts.
- Follow work instructions and annotate with feedback.
- Set up and safely operate all tools and equipment necessary to perform assigned work.
- Effectively prioritize and schedule all work activities.
- Perform and document process and product analyzers calibration checks.
- Instrumentation & Controls
- Perform troubleshooting of instrumentation and control valves.
- Perform troubleshooting of process control systems.
- Perform some troubleshooting of electrical systems.
- Perform LOTO and confirm zero energy.
- Knowledge of Prometheus system
- Understanding of P&IDs
- Understanding of all trip and interlock logic protecting equipment
Sr. Instrumentation Technician
Takeda Pharmaceutical
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Responsible for preventive, predictive maintenance, and scheduled calibrations. Assist with projects with relations to instruments of temperatures, pressure, flow, conductivity, level, pH/relative humidity sensors, controllers, transmitters, analyzers and 4-20mA loops.
- Support and assist the manufacturing, Engineering, Validation and Quality Operations departments with.
- Assist with plant change controls and calibration change request documentation to ensure the company is upgraded with newly updated systems.
- Able to work with motivated teams that consistently exceed production goals by completing all calibrations in a timely manner and minimizing the down time.
- Use Blue Mountain (RAM) to perform schedule, unscheduled, and routine calibrations.
- Use C3ME JD Edwards Enterprise one. To create work orders.
- Responsible for calibrations, adjustments, replacement and repair to process and test equipment per Takeda Pharmaceutical
Sr. Facilities Mechanic
Dendreon
04.2019 - 09.2021
- Direct contract services provided by outside engineering operations for major system and equipment.
- Monitor HVAC system, EMS System for any Alarms and respond to any issues with manufacturing area and utilities.
- Prepare, perform, and document preventive maintenance record, critical work orders.
- Procure and maintain spare parts required for repair system and equipment.
- Use Ram for performing Routine maintenance work orders and monthly PMS.
- Respond to emergencies and after hour trouble calls when needed.
- Planning or scheduling of outside vendors Maintenance or repairs. Evaluating bids on jobs or repairs.
- Maintenance of Nitrogen system, Incubators, Freezers, Centrifuges, BSCs, Compressed air, DI water system, and other equipment in the manufacturing and facilities area.
Facilities Technician IV/Instrumentation.
Allergan
06.2017 - 04.2019
- Prepare, perform and document preventive maintenance record, change controls, critical work orders and deviations.
- Assist with calibration of instruments located in the Facility.
- Direct contract services provided by outside engineering operations for major system and equipment.
- Procure and maintain spare parts required for repair system and equipment.
- Respond to emergencies and after hour trouble calls.
- Calibrate/maintenance of Auto claves, nitrogen system, Compressed air, DI water system, Pure steam, Fermenters, WFI system, CIP, and other equipment in the manufacturing and facilities area.
- Revise department calibration or maintenance SOPs for any updates or new instruments/equipment.
- Use Ram for performing Routine calibrations, maintenance work orders and monthly PMS.
Senior Instrumentation Technician
AMGEN
04.2014 - 09.2015
- Install, calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and modify process control instruments or systems for manufacturing applications.
- Install, calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and modify electronic, electromechanical, and pneumatic control devices for utility systems which support the manufacturing facilities
- Support and assist the manufacturing, Engineering, Validation and Quality Operations departments with project developments and product specifications of system controls.
- Assist with plant change controls and calibration change request documentation to ensure the company is upgraded with newly updated systems.
- Able to work with motivated teams that consistently exceed production goals by completing all calibrations in a timely manner.
- Assist with commissioning of projects such as, clean in place (CIP) and pure water systems
- Use Maximo system to perform schedule, unscheduled, routine calibration and work orders.
- Continuously evaluate maintenance/calibration practices to eliminate nonproductive activities and implement productivity enhancements
Senior Instrumentation Technician
BAXTER BioScience
05.2013 - 04.2014
- Responsible for preventive, predictive maintenance and scheduled calibrations. Assist with projects with relations to instruments of temperatures, pressure, flow, conductivity, level, pH/relative humidity sensors, controllers, transmitters, analyzers and 4-20mA loops.
- Support and assist the manufacturing, Engineering, Validation and Quality Operations departments with project developments and product specifications of system controls.
- Assist with plant change controls and calibration change request documentation to ensure the company is upgraded with newly updated systems.
- Able to work with motivated teams that consistently exceed production goals by completing all calibrations in a timely manner and minimizing the down time.
- Develop and Update Calibration Standard Procedures
- Use Blue Mountain (RAM) to perform schedule, unscheduled, and routine calibrations.
- Use C3ME JD Edwards Enterprise one. To create work orders.
- Responsible for calibrations, adjustments, replacement and repair to process and test equipment per Baxter Bioscience
Instrumentation Technician 3
GRIFOLS Biologicals Inc.
02.2010 - 05.2013
- Responsible for calibrations, adjustments, replacement and repair to process and test equipment per Grifols Biologicals Inc.’s (GBI) Calibration Standard Procedures (CSP) following all applicable safety practices.
- Support and assist the manufacturing, Engineering, Validation and Quality Operations departments with project developments and product specifications of system controls.
- Use computers and or Advanced Maintenance Management System (AMMS) to gather information for analysis regarding calibrations.
- Able to work with motivated teams that consistently exceed production goals by completing all calibrations in a timely manner.
- Update Calibration Data Sheets and Develop or update Calibration Standard Procedure.
Maintenance Mechanic
01.2007 - 02.2010
- Assist with the preventative maintenance of all production equipment.
- Maintaining and troubleshooting production floor, production’s Robot and Conveyors.
- Maintain and assist calibration department with the Freezers and Incubators.
- Knowledge of hand tools, power tools and meters.
- In charge of repairing and replacing production equipment
Education
Certificate - Process Control and Calibration
College of Instrumentation and Technology
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DeVry University
Skills
- Assisted in commissioning, decommissioning, and shutdown projects Supported calibration and maintenance of electronic instruments Updated and upgraded instruments to meet NIST standards
- Demonstrated fluency in Spanish, proficient in reading and writing
- Acquired in-depth knowledge of Blue Mountain RAM functionalities and applications
- Proficient in utilizing Maximo for asset management and maintenance tracking
- Operated and maintained boiler and purified water systems to ensure optimal performance
- Demonstrated proficiency in Cal Soft software for enhanced operational efficiency
- Proficient in operating Siemens Apogee AMMS freeze dyers and Fedegari sterilizers, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with safety standards
- Leveraged Delta V Fieldbus Foundation expertise to enhance system integration and performance
- Operated stand-up and sit-down forklifts to assist in material handling tasks Utilized pallet jacks to transport goods efficiently within warehouse environments Supported team members in maintaining a safe and organized workspace
- Utilized LMS training system to enhance learning experiences
- Utilized TrackWise software to streamline tracking and reporting processes
- Leveraged SAP expertise to streamline business processes and enhance operational efficiency
- Conducted investigations into out-of-tolerance incidents to ensure compliance with quality standards
- Leveraged expertise in Siemens Desigo to optimize building management systems
- Utilized Tinkercad to design and prototype 3D models for various projects
- Assisted in assembling and programming Arduino projects to support team objectives\nCollaborated with peers to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues\nContributed to documentation of project processes and outcomes
Accomplishments
• Led a team to complete a major decommissioning project and also lead a team to complete a commissioning project.
• Member of a safety committee.
• Member of an SAT project.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Summary of Qualifications
Detailed professional with hands-on experience in Instrumentation, Process Controls and Facility Maintenance. Working knowledge and experience in pharmaceutical Gas industry, concepts, manufacturing, production maintenance and Metrology Laboratories. Troubleshooting skills with great ethical judgment and resourceful in the completion of projects and effective at multi-tasking. Well, develop communication skills.
Timeline
Calibration lead tech
Flw
02.2025 - Current
Instrumentation Technician/Operator
Messer Gasses for life
02.2023 - 12.2024
Sr. Instrumentation Technician
Takeda Pharmaceutical
02.2022 - 02.2023
Sr. Facilities Mechanic
Dendreon
04.2019 - 09.2021
Facilities Technician IV/Instrumentation.
Allergan
06.2017 - 04.2019
Senior Instrumentation Technician
AMGEN
04.2014 - 09.2015
Senior Instrumentation Technician
BAXTER BioScience
05.2013 - 04.2014
Instrumentation Technician 3
GRIFOLS Biologicals Inc.
02.2010 - 05.2013
Maintenance Mechanic
01.2007 - 02.2010
Certificate - Process Control and Calibration
College of Instrumentation and Technology
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DeVry University