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Nitin Patel

Mississauga,ON

Summary

To obtain a challenging position as an Instrumentation Technician where I can leverage my technical expertise and hands-on experience in instrumentation and control systems, while contributing to organizational success and advancing my career through performance-driven growth.

Qualified in an Instrumentation/Electrician discipline with over 25 years of experience in commissioning, installation, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, repairing, overhauling, alignment, loop checking and overhauling of process controls and analytical instruments and electrical devices. I am an expert in electrical system cost estimation, identifying material requirements, material procurement, construction and commissioning, coordination with contractors and revenue for budgetary planning and time management. Able to read circuit diagrams and design wiring schematics; accordingly, perform scheduled preventive maintenance work. Complete test and maintenance reports, troubleshooting. Strong mechanical engineering skills, including assembly methods and knowledge of the most common types of procedures used. Work on multiple projects and function with minimal continuous direction. Well proven interpersonal skills with evidence of the ability to successfully overcome cultural differences and deliver tasks on time to cost. Good communications skills both oral and written Ability to manage work effectively whilst under pressure and react positively to changing requirements. Ability to analyze and interpret data, and prepare succinct, accurate and clear reports. Good communications skills both oral and written. Fully trained and familiar with the safe working procedures, work permits and rules for safe and efficient working in hazardous and industrial environment. Thorough knowledge of Utility Regulations, Policies, Procedures and Safety Code as to coordinate with government body like telecommunication, municipalities, town planning department, gas authority. Outstanding analytical, problem-solving skills on project cost, quality, resources on distribution system of power supply network. Motivated, results-oriented, and highly efficient person with demonstrated leadership skills. Ability to lead teams of diverse members and assist them in reaching individual and group goals. Demonstrated technology skills: Windows, Word, Excel, Auto CAD

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Electrical, Instrumentation Controls Technician

Capital power corporation
Ontario
06.2011 - Current
  • Maintain and troubleshoot an 875 MW combined-cycle power plant, including three GE Frame 7FB gas turbines and one Siemens steam turbine.
  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical systems, instrumentation, and control systems, including DCS (T3000), CEMS, pneumatic valves, and analyzers.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards while optimizing plant efficiency and reliability.
  • Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to reduce downtime and improve system performance.
  • Contribute to maximizing plant profitability without compromising personnel or equipment safety.

Instrumentation and control Technician

Bruce Power (Nuclear Power)
Ontario
02.2010 - 06.2011
  • Analyzed Flow Scanner test data to assess control valve health and identify component wear or failure.
  • Performed diagnostics and maintenance on nuclear plant instrumentation and control systems to ensure compliance with strict safety and operational standards.
  • Supported preventive maintenance programs and troubleshooting activities to maintain system reliability and minimize downtime.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to implement corrective actions and optimize valve performance in critical nuclear applications.

Journeyman Instrumentation

FLINT ENERGY SERVICES (Froth project)
Alberta
11.2009 - 01.2010
  • Maintained equipment and process control systems reliability and integrity programs for project work.
  • Operated and calibrated field instruments and sensors, including pressure, level, flow, and temperature devices.
  • Installed, commissioned, and maintained instrumentation on new and existing plant equipment and processes.
  • Performed tube bending, wiring, and loop checks for instrumentation installations.
  • Ensured compliance with safety standards and project specifications during commissioning and maintenance activities.

Journeyman (Electrician/Instrumentation)

PYRAMID CORPORATION (C.N.R.L Maintenance)
Alberta
03.2008 - 11.2009
  • Spearheaded U&O maintenance and operations across the Horizon Project, ensuring reliability and compliance with safety standards.
  • Set up and performed functional tests and calibration using manual and automated equipment per established procedures.
  • Troubleshot equipment, diagnosed issues, and executed repairs in coordination with the Planning team for work orders and follow-ups.
  • Recorded test data, prepared trouble and reliability reports, and implemented improvements through the Change system.
  • Worked with low, medium, and high-voltage electrical equipment, large horsepower motors, starters, isolation equipment, and VFD drives.
  • Maintained and calibrated analyzers, field transmitters, control valves, and communication protocols including Fieldbus.
  • Supported operations of steam and gas turbine generators, PLC programming and troubleshooting, and plant-wide DCS systems (DeltaV).

Journeyman Electrician (Lead Hand)

FLINT ENERGY SERVICES (Sulphur project)
Alberta
01.2007 - 03.2008
  • Spearheaded the electrical construction activities in a planned manner and executed the general construction effort and facilitated achievement of all major construction milestones.
  • Liaised with safety, quality and engineering support groups to ensure electrical work is carried out in a safe manner, met the engineering intent and the project quality requirements as mandated.
  • Coordinated with the engineering, procurement, fabrication, logistic and outside construction groups to ensure the overall project construction and pre-commissioning effort was executed seamlessly.
  • Worked with efficient and timely completion of the electrical and heat tracing work on modules, supported the transport, installation and tie-in of the modules and the installation and testing of all electrical systems on site.

Journeyman electrician

LEDCOR INDUSTRIAL ALBERTA INC. (Suncor cocker project)
Alberta
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Maintained equipment and process control systems reliability and integrity programs for project work.
  • Operated various field instruments and sensors namely pressure, level, flow and temperature devices, installed, commissioned and maintained various types of electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic PID loops, measuring and controlling instruments.
  • Panel building, construction and commissioning work of DCS and PLC.
  • Worked on MCC panel, motor starter, circuit breaker and transformer.

CNC Machine Operator

DECO AUTOMOTIVE
Etobicoke, Canada
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Set up and operated CNC machines (FANUC), took reading of all machine’s parameters.
  • Cleaned machined parts with pressurized air and checked quality assurance of machine-made parts.

Technician-Instrumentation/Electrical

GUJARAT ELECTRICITY BOARD (Gas base power station 135MW)
Gujarat, India
01.1996 - 01.2003
  • Gas measurement: calibrated and maintained turbine meters, dry flow meters, Barton flow computers, completed monthly downloads and volume reports and collected gas samples.
  • Transmitters: calibrated and maintained pressure, temperature, fire eyes, LEL detectors, H2S detectors, smoke detectors, leak detectors and flow switches.
  • Power supplies: calibrated and maintained batteries, chargers, UPS systems, ESD system: maintained and tested VFD; maintained and repaired capacitors, SCR’s pumps, motors, cooling fans and transformers.
  • Valves: maintained and tested motor operated valves, Gas compression: maintained, calibrated and tested panel shutdowns, dumps, regulators and pneumatic control systems.
  • PLC: minor program changes performed. Tested equipment and maintenance.
  • Coordinated outages with control centre to perform duties, provided documentation for all work completed and supervised contractors/crews performing related repair and installation work.
  • Maintenance of Instrumentation System for Gas turbine steam turbine, Heat recovery Steam Generator and field instruments (Made by G.E. USA, supplied by Heavy Electrical Ltd.)
  • Performed work in full compliance with good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
  • Steam Turbine Instrumentation has an Electronics Automation system of Turbine Package.
  • Steam Generator and allied Auxiliaries and DDC System is based on PRO-CONTROL-P (13/42) package.

Education

Diploma - Electronics & Electrical

GUJARAT UNIVERSITY
Ahmedabad, India
01.1995

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance
  • Control systems
  • Safety compliance
  • Instrument calibration
  • PLC programming
  • Process optimization

Certification

  • Industrial Electrician (442A), #FO7O2757, Ministry of Training, College and Universities, Ontario, Canada
  • Instrumentation and Control Technician (447A), #FO8117939, Ministry of Training, College and Universities, Ontario, Canada
  • Fire Alarm Technician, Reg.No.19-997912

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Electrical, Instrumentation Controls Technician

Capital power corporation
06.2011 - Current

Instrumentation and control Technician

Bruce Power (Nuclear Power)
02.2010 - 06.2011

Journeyman Instrumentation

FLINT ENERGY SERVICES (Froth project)
11.2009 - 01.2010

Journeyman (Electrician/Instrumentation)

PYRAMID CORPORATION (C.N.R.L Maintenance)
03.2008 - 11.2009

Journeyman Electrician (Lead Hand)

FLINT ENERGY SERVICES (Sulphur project)
01.2007 - 03.2008

Journeyman electrician

LEDCOR INDUSTRIAL ALBERTA INC. (Suncor cocker project)
01.2005 - 01.2006

CNC Machine Operator

DECO AUTOMOTIVE
01.2003 - 01.2005

Technician-Instrumentation/Electrical

GUJARAT ELECTRICITY BOARD (Gas base power station 135MW)
01.1996 - 01.2003

Diploma - Electronics & Electrical

GUJARAT UNIVERSITY
Nitin Patel