Chrystian K Mcclanahan
Rolling Hills Estates,CA
Summary
Instrumentation and Electrical professional with extensive experience in refinery operations and hands-on maintenance in high-hazard industrial environments. Currently an I&E Mechanic skilled in installation, calibration, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of process control and analytical instrumentation, as well as high- and low-voltage electrical systems. Formerly a fully qualified Alkylation Unit Operator, bringing strong operational insight that enhances maintenance effectiveness, safety performance, and equipment reliability.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
I&E Mechanic
Chevron
09.2024 - Current
- Perform a wide variety of instrument/electrician maintenance tasks. Such as installation, preventive maintenance, calibration, testing, troubleshooting and repairing of process control and analytical equipment.
- Installing, maintaining, testing, troubleshooting and repairing high and low voltage/amperage electrical components, systems, and equipment.
- Locating problems, determining appropriate courses of action and coordinating repairs with the affected parties.
- Fabricate and install electrical systems, components and install wiring and electrical equipment, ensuring code compliance.
- Up to date training, FOTP training, Forklift license, Corporate compliance training, CPR and AED certificate.
Operator
Chevron
08.2019 - 05.2024
- Oversee safe and reliable operation of Refinery Equipment in the Alkylation Unit.
- Perform Alarm checks to ensure safety alarms are functioning as designed.
- Plant Operator qualified in entire Alkylation unit, including, the Butamer, Alky, Ydib, relief system, 3CTP, Acid loading rack, and LPG plant.
- Documenting plant conditions and events utilizing Routing Duties, Plant Turnovers, and Lab results.
- Issue permits for plant entry, equipment release, hot work permits, critical lifts, confined space entry for internal inspection and to ensure all personal are working safely.
- Monitor Starlims, and RefineryEview.
- Work in Maximo to get equipment released for day shift maintenance work.
- Perform rule 1173 and 1176 checks.
- Achievements/Accomplishments: Executed the following turnarounds and pit stops: Contactor outages 2023 Alky T/A 2019 3CTP 2020 Butamer.
- Assisted with R-5821A/B, R-5822A/B, R-5823A/B Contactor outages.
- Worked with experienced operators during the 2019 #3CTP Turnaround as a trainee prior to being qualified on the unit.
- Worked the 2020 Butamer T/A with issuing Permits, and yellowing lining, hammer checking and assisting with the completion of the PSSR prior to Start Up.
- Acting area C lead during the 2023 Alky Major T/A. Responsible for issuing hot work permits, confined space permits, critical lift permits, vacuum truck permits, and pressure testing fixed equipment prior to start up.
- Helped train a new T/R-1 as part of their training.
- Also, lead 2 operators from outside of the DPD division who were helping during the T/A.
- Completed all FOTP training requirements.
- Member of the SOMOS Network.
- Member of the XYZ Network.
Shop Maintenance Manager
Subsurface Imaging Inc.
08.2015 - 08.2019
- Shop Maintenance Manager, servicing of fleet of work vehicles, all shop tools were kept in safe working order, all service vehicles were equipped with the proper supplies each day.
- Supervised one shop helper and ensured that they worked safely.
- Performed maintenance welding and operation of CNC Plasma table.
- Assisted with X-ray activities of concrete.
- Concrete coring.
- Concrete demolition and clean up.
Shop Helper
Hot Rods and Hobbles
03.2013 - 08.2015
- Shop helper.
- Fabrication and welding.
- Assisted in body shop working on Rare and classic cars.
Shop Helper
Bare Metal Fabrication
09.2012 - 03.2013
- Shop helper.
- Keeping shop clean, organizing tools, keeping supplies stocked for day to day work.
- Welding and learning to use power tools safely.
Education
Associate - Welding & Fabrication
El Camino College
Skills
- Precision measurement
- Technical understanding
- Inventory management
- Preventive Maintenance
- Maintenance scheduling
- Blueprint reading
- Documentation
- Hardware installation
- Parts installation
- Safety protocols
- Safety compliance
- Machine operation
- Troubleshooting skills
- Power tools operation
Mobility
Relocating to Arizona
Career Interests
Seeking an instrumentation position where hands-on experience in refinery operations, electrical and instrumentation maintenance, and process control systems can be applied to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. Motivated to continue developing technical expertise in calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of industrial instrumentation while contributing a strong safety culture and operational mindset. Interested in long-term growth within an organization that values technical excellence, continuous learning, and teamwork in high-risk industrial environments.
Timeline
I&E Mechanic
Chevron
09.2024 - Current
Operator
Chevron
08.2019 - 05.2024
Shop Maintenance Manager
Subsurface Imaging Inc.
08.2015 - 08.2019
Shop Helper
Hot Rods and Hobbles
03.2013 - 08.2015
Shop Helper
Bare Metal Fabrication
09.2012 - 03.2013
Associate - Welding & Fabrication
El Camino College