William Humphries
About William Humphries
William Humphries is a Senior Instrument & Electrical Technologist at ExxonMobil with extensive experience in maintaining and troubleshooting electronic systems in offshore environments.
Title and Current Role
William Humphries is currently employed at ExxonMobil as a Senior Instrument & Electrical Technologist. He has been with the company since 1992 and is based in the Santa Barbara, California area.
Previous Employment at California Fire Suppression
William Humphries worked at California Fire Suppression as a Field Service Engineer. His tenure lasted from 1991 to 1992 for a total of four months, and he was based in Long Beach, California.
Experience at AVW Electronic Systems
From 1990 to 1991, William Humphries served as an Electronic Field Engineer at AVW Electronic Systems. His role was based at 2230 E. Grand Avenue, El Segundo, California.
Career at TRW Computers
In 1989, William Humphries worked at TRW Computers as a Field Manager/Field Service Engineer for a period of four months. His work location was 5895 Rickenbacker Road, Los Angeles, California.
Military Service in the US Navy
William Humphries served as an Operation Specialist and Tac Tas Specialist in the US Navy from 1981 to 1987. His service locations included Orlando, Florida, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and San Diego and Long Beach, California.
Educational Background and Degrees
William Humphries holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, and Operations from the University of Phoenix, which he obtained between 2011 and 2013. He also earned an Associate's Degree in Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician from ITT Technical Institute Carson, California, studied from 1988 to 1990.
Switchgear Operations and Maintenance Expertise
William Humphries has extensive experience in operating and maintaining switchgears for powering oil and gas platforms.
Proficiency in Electronic Troubleshooting
He is skilled in troubleshooting and repairing electronic problems in offshore environments. He is proficient in writing and troubleshooting process control programs, particularly with Allen Bradley PLCs and ladder logic.
Preventive Maintenance and Repair Knowledge
William Humphries specializes in the preventive maintenance and repair of electronics, PLCs, and DCS systems. He is also certified in Thermal/Infrared Thermography at Level 1.
Calibration and Troubleshooting Skills
With hands-on experience, he is adept at smart transmitter calibration and troubleshooting for brands such as Allen-Bradley, Rosemount, and Honeywell. Additionally, he is experienced in the calibration and maintenance of pneumatic transmitters and controllers for flow and pressure.
Software and Tools Experience
William Humphries has worked with a variety of software and tools, including Factory Link, SAP Multilin, and schematic one-line drawings. He also has experience in the maintenance and repair of electric motors ranging from 0.05HP to 400HP.