Travis Allen
Clarenville
Summary
Experienced with commissioning and maintaining complex systems and ensuring operational readiness. Utilizes technical acumen to troubleshoot issues and optimize performance. Knowledge of industry standards and best practices, with focus on delivering quality and reliability.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Instrumentation C&SU
Reliable Controls Corporation
Valentine Gold Mine
03.2025 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Calibrated and maintained instrumentation systems to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety standards.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and implemented corrective actions to restore functionality efficiently.
- Assisted in installation of new instrumentation equipment, following technical specifications and safety protocols.
Commissioning Specialist
True North Solutions
Voisey's Bay
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Knowledge and experience with Programable Logic Controllers
- Knowledge and experience in Distributed Control Systems
- Experience with Delta V automation systems
- Strategic and effective planning, scheduling and time management skills
- Troubleshoot digital, analog and discrete loops
- Implement and test the subsystems as per Project Commissioning Test
- Conducted instrumentation evaluation and troubleshooting for electrical, pneumatic, electronic and Programable Logic Controllers
- Provide troubleshooting, diagnostics assessment, and other technical support on Instrumentation
Commissioning Technician
Team Power Solutions / Cote Gold Mine
Cote Gold Mine
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Experience using calibration tools that use HART communication protocol
- Demonstrate a serious commitment to both safety and environmental protection
- Provide troubleshooting diagnostics assessment, and other technical support
- Working independently and with team members
- Investigate and communicate quality related issues including instrument discrepancies
- Knowledge of plant and equipment layout
- Experience reading P&ID’s and electrical drawings
- Perform any work, within classification, which management may deem necessary
Instrumentation Commissioning Technician
Dynamysk Automation / Braya Renewable Fuels, Come by Chance
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Pre commissioning and Commissioning/ Start Up/ Maintenance
- Experience working with ABB Distributed Control System
- Disassemble various valves, transmitters, analyzers for inspection and/or refurbishment
- Calibration, testing and troubleshooting of valves
- Troubleshoot wiring from instruments to DCS
- Configured control panels
- Support the maintenance, operation and repair of all systems, subsystems and types of equipment
- Experience working individually and with team members
- Conducted function test, calibrations related to functional performance on instrumentation as needed
Instrumentation Technician
DF Barnes / Terra Nova FPSO
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Calibrate and commission process instruments such as transmitters and valves
- Repair and or replace dated process instruments
- Experience applying/receiving permits for work (hot work and cold work)
- Conducted instrumentation evaluation and troubleshooting for electrical, pneumatic and electronic systems
- Provide mechanical repairs and inspection on various types of instruments
- Following and executing proper procedures for confined space work
- Performing repairs, calibrations and testing on fire and gas systems
- Assure calibration and maintenance of instruments, equipment and controls for optimum performance
- Perform preventative maintenance on all subsystems and telecommunications site wide
- Experience in Lock Out Tag Out
Reinforcing Ironworker/ Foreperson
Long Harbour Processing Plant, Hebron, Muskratfalls, Soldiers Pond, Keyask Hydro Damn, West White Rose CGS
- Examine architectural drawings and building blue prints to determine reinforcing requirements
- Responsible for directing the work activities on site
- Responsible for ensuring safety of workers
- Verify jobs were done correctly for engineering inspection
- Load and unload tractor trailers with complex rigging on pre fabricated structures
- Use hand tools, cut off saw, sheering, and bending machines
Instrumentation Construction
Long Harbour Processing Plant
12.2014 - 02.2016
- Installed control and measurement Instruments on existing and new Plant equipment
- Installed diverse sized tubing for process and airline process
- Configured and commissioned Hydraulic operated valves
- Experience using hand tools and power tools
Education
Instrumentation and Control Technician -
College Of The North Atlantic
Seal Cove, NL06-2011
Skills
- Experience working independently as well on a team
- Ability to explain complex technical issues to non-technical team members
- Great problem-solving skills
- Identify and troubleshoot issues and develop creative solutions
- Attention to detail work
- Ensure quality maintenance and repair services, and comply with safety standards
- The ability to prioritize task, meet deadlines and allocate time efficiently
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to effectively communicate verbally and written
- Effective time management skills
Timeline
Instrumentation C&SU
Reliable Controls Corporation
03.2025 - Current
Commissioning Specialist
True North Solutions
07.2024 - 11.2024
Commissioning Technician
Team Power Solutions / Cote Gold Mine
02.2024 - 05.2024
Instrumentation Commissioning Technician
Dynamysk Automation / Braya Renewable Fuels, Come by Chance
08.2023 - 02.2024
Instrumentation Technician
DF Barnes / Terra Nova FPSO
04.2023 - 08.2023
Instrumentation Construction
12.2014 - 02.2016
Reinforcing Ironworker/ Foreperson
Instrumentation and Control Technician -
College Of The North Atlantic
Courses and Training
Fall Protection Awareness 2 Day Training / Exp February 12, 2028