Travis Zeiler
CALGARY
Summary
Dependable and resourceful with knack for problem-solving and team leadership in technical environments. Possesses strong knowledge in electrical and instrumentation systems, integrating hands-on skills in calibration and maintenance. Committed to driving operational excellence and enhancing system reliability.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Instrumentation Superintendent
SABRE
02.2025 - Current
- Established preventive maintenance schedules to minimize equipment failures and unplanned outages.
- Conducted regular safety audits, maintaining a safe work environment and preventing accidents onsite.
- Optimized calibration procedures, resulting in increased accuracy of instrumentation measurements.
- Managed budgetary responsibilities, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for maximum productivity.
- Led troubleshooting efforts to quickly resolve instrument malfunctions and restore functionality.
- Enhanced system performance by implementing advanced instrumentation strategies and techniques.
- Coordinated installation projects, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain high standards of instrumentation performance across the facility.
- Supervised, directed and participated in installation, maintenance and repair of control circuits, pressure switches, floats and underground cables.
- Evaluated ways to reduce costs such as overtime occurrences and external calibrations services.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines through meticulous record-keeping and documentation practices.
- Liaised with vendors to negotiate contracts for the procurement of essential equipment and supplies at competitive prices.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for technicians, fostering a skilled and knowledgeable workforce.
- Designed custom instrumentation solutions tailored to unique plant requirements and challenges.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives that resulted in significant cost savings throughout the department.
- Kept comprehensive records of maintenance activities, calibration services and contracted labor documentation in SAP.
- Monitored systems to assure increase in power flow and integrated new system components, fixtures and motors.
- Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.
Field Instrumentation Foreman
Sabre
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Provide mentorship, guidance, training, and support to apprentices and technicians to enhance skills and ensure adherence to standards.
- Managed team operations, scheduling maintenance tasks, allocating resources, and monitoring progress for successful project completion.
- Provide service, commissioning and maintenance of small to large projects for all of SABRE’s customers, which includes, Elk Valley Resources, Enmax, Enbridge, Enerflex, Shell, ADL, Insight Analytical, Nutrien, TransCanada Turbines, and SunGrid.
- Assisted in Budget preparations by providing cost estimates for labor, materials and equipment needs in the instrumentation department
- Oversee the installation, calibration, testing, and troubleshooting of instrumentation equipment, including sensors, controllers, and automated systems.
- Ensure our client’s preventive maintenance schedules are followed.
- Enforce safety protocols and ensure that all work is conducted in compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, calibration data, and equipment performance
Journeyman Instrumentation & Control Technician
Enerflex
04.2017 - 12.2023
- 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.
- Modified, maintained, or repaired electronics equipment or systems to achieve proper functioning.
- Used information in technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs.
- Performed repair procedures on damaged instruments and sourced replacements from approved vendors.
- Wrote detailed service reports and maintained organized records of service actions.
- Conferred with engineers and designers to investigate and solve failure issues.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Interpret and use appropriate CSA, ISA and API installation standards and practices.
Education
Journeyman - Instrumentation And Process Control Technician
Sait
Calgary, AB05.2021
High School Diploma -
St. Gabriel The Archangel School
Chestermere, AB06.2016
Skills
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Documentation control
- Budget planning
- Control systems
- Hazard analysis
- PLC programming
- DCS configuration
- P&ID interpretation
- Training and mentoring
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
Certifications
First Aid
H2S
Timeline
Field Instrumentation Superintendent
SABRE
02.2025 - Current
Field Instrumentation Foreman
Sabre
01.2024 - 02.2025
Journeyman Instrumentation & Control Technician
Enerflex
04.2017 - 12.2023
Journeyman - Instrumentation And Process Control Technician
Sait
High School Diploma -
St. Gabriel The Archangel School
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