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Michael Puente

Greenville

Summary

Instrumentation and control professional with deep knowledge and practical skills in system installation, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Known for adaptability, reliability, and effective communication. Skilled in using advanced instrumentation tools, ensuring process optimization, and maintaining high safety standards.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Instrumentation and Control Technician

Renewable Water Resources
05.2021 - Current
  • Troubleshot complex electrical circuits used in industrial automation environments, restoring functionality promptly.
  • Improved system efficiency by installing, maintaining, and calibrating instrumentation and control equipment.
  • Ensured safety compliance by conducting routine inspections of instrumentation and control systems.
  • Coordinated with other technicians to ensure consistent, high-quality maintenance and calibration of instrumentation throughout WRFF's.
  • Optimized plant performance with timely troubleshooting and repair of various process instruments and controls.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to design, install, and commission new control systems in accordance with project timelines.

Instrumentation Technician

General Electric Power Division
10.2019 - Current
  • Install telemetry on gas turbines i.e. thermocouples, pressure sensors, and strain gauges for static and surface temperatures and pressures.
  • Set up and connect data rooms to review data collected from instrumentation installed.
  • Required to travel to install, setup and record data from installed turbines.
  • Identified issues by testing and troubleshooting instruments, components and assemblies using voltmeters, circuit testers and oscilloscopes.
  • Installed maintained, and repaired various types of instruments to ensure optimal functionality.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations, adhering to proper procedures when working with hazardous materials or environments.
  • Removed damaged instruments and repaired components.

Aviation Electronics Technician

United States Navy
10.2016 - 07.2019
  • Interpreted flight test data to diagnose malfunctions and system performance problems. Performed through tests of electrical systems, parts and equipment to check compliance with applicable standards and evaluate malfunctions.
  • Supervised and trained junior Avionics Technicians in the repair ofF/A-18E/F Super Hornet RADAR systems.
  • Coordinated work with engineers, technicians and other aircraft maintenance personnel.
  • Mentored junior sailors, sharing technical expertise that led to improved skillsets within the team.
  • Conducted preventive maintenance and repairs on wire bundles, connectors, RF cables and fiber-optic lines for avionics and weapons integration lab equipment.
  • Safeguarded operational readiness of mission-critical systems by conducting regular preventive maintenance checks according to established schedules.

Assistant Manager

Audio Centro
10.2009 - 10.2016
  • Produced monthly sales and performance reports, supporting operational planning and strategic decision making. Managed 6 sales associates and field technicians. Oversaw the installation and repair of professional audiovisual equipment and system interfaces.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Accounting

Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC
01.2012

Certification

  • CCST, International Society of Automation - 2025
  • Biological Wastewater Operator Level D - 2022

Timeline

Instrumentation and Control Technician

Renewable Water Resources
05.2021 - Current

Instrumentation Technician

General Electric Power Division
10.2019 - Current

Aviation Electronics Technician

United States Navy
10.2016 - 07.2019

Assistant Manager

Audio Centro
10.2009 - 10.2016

Associate of Applied Science - Accounting

Greenville Technical College

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