Alejandro Espino
Forney
Summary
Maintenance professional with robust background in ensuring optimal functionality of complex systems and machinery. Known for improving operational reliability and implementing efficient maintenance strategies. Strong focus on teamwork and achieving consistent results, with reputation for dependability and adaptability. Skilled in diagnostics, repair, and preventive maintenance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Maintenance Engineer – Shift Lead
Ocado Technology
Dallas, TX
12.2025 - Current
- Operational Leadership & Strategic Planning
- Directed day-to-day ad hoc leadership for on-site team members, prioritizing and allocating workloads to ensure maximum labor efficiency based on resource competency.
- Managed shift handovers, facilitating seamless transitions between teams and ensuring clear communication of operational goals.
- Acted as the primary liaison between the engineering team, client management, and cross-functional departments (Inbound, Pick, Dispatch) to align engineering activities with customer production targets.
- Coordinated emergency response protocols, serving as the designated point of contact for the fire department and managing fire roll calls and evacuation sweeping areas.
- Administered personnel scheduling, including planning ad hoc overtime to cover unplanned absences and managing recovery windows based on available headcount.
- Performance & Technical Execution
- Monitored and analyzed daily engineering KPIs, executing corrective actions to reduce system faults and improve overall equipment effectiveness.
- Optimized service delivery by aligning maintenance priorities with client requirements and generating benchmark reports for all technical incidents.
- Managed Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedules and oversaw the resolution of overdue work orders (WOs) to ensure asset longevity and reliability.
- Facilitated ad hoc system recoveries by coordinating with grid operators and providing hands-on support during critical maintenance windows.
- Safety & Quality Assurance
- Championed a proactive safety culture by leading incident investigations and enforcing 5S standards to maintain a high-functioning, organized industrial environment.
- Supported and implemented objective-based corrective actions determined during daily safety and engineering operations meetings.
Senior Maintenance Engineer
Ocado Technology
Dallas, TX
12.2024 - 12.2025
- Performed rapid diagnostic and repair of mechanical and electrical MHE breakdowns, minimizing operational downtime through efficient fault-finding.
- Diagnosed equipment failures and implemented reliability improvements for both existing and new machinery in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Mentored and directed a team of Maintenance Engineers, setting daily priorities and providing technical guidance to ensure peak performance.
- Managed technical documentation, including work orders, activity logs, and parts inventory to maintain accurate maintenance records.
Maintenance Engineer
Ocado Technology
Dallas, TX
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Executed mechanical and electrical planned maintenance (PM) across the facility, ensuring high asset reliability and adherence to strict safety standards.
- Diagnosed and resolved equipment breakdowns using advanced fault-finding techniques to minimize operational downtime.
- Performed complex assembly and sub-assembly repairs by interpreting technical blueprints, schematics, and specialized work instructions.
- Conducted rigorous quality inspections on completed repairs to verify compliance with safety regulations and operational specifications.
- Upheld high facility standards by performing daily equipment housekeeping and preventative cleaning to extend machinery life cycles.
Robotics Operator
Ocado Technology
Dallas, TX
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Monitored Robot Performance and reported/escalated problems to engineering operations
- Investigated and resolved any stoppage of the of the grid to prevent an excessive delay in warehouse operations
- Troubleshooted performance issues with live robots on the grid to determine if the issue was software, mechanical or electrical. Would inform engineering operations of the problem/s with the robots to further investigate.
- Communicated across multiple departments to coordinate and resolve any issues that would delay or stop operations
Cell Production Associate
Tesla
Fremont, CA
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Operated complex manufacturing equipment under supervision.
- Escalated technical/process issues to the appropriate Team/Lead/Manager
- Learned and helped in the implementation of the 5s methodology.
- Responsible for ensuring machine is functioning properly and producing quality material
- Learned new technologies and processes
- Worked as part of a team and independently in any given task
Amazon Sorter & Loader
Amazon Sortation Center
Stockton, CA
02.2022 - 10.2022
- My role included Sorting, scanning, inspecting packages and sorting them according to type, size and location of where they were to be delivered.
- Packages were stacked on pallets and once built, I would label them and would take them to their designated area for loading and shipping.
- Responsible for the receipt and shipment of incoming packages and supplies
- Received/Exported goods and verified items against the record of shipment.
CA Licensed P&C (Property & Casualty) Insurance Agent
Allstate Insurance
Stockton, CA
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Developed processes for English & Spanish speaking clientele and made sure they were adequately insured and protected, assuring 100% customer satisfaction
- Managed incoming and outbound customer needs through phone and email support systems, as we coordinated in person meetings/reviews
- Practiced ethically with the customer's best interest in mind and maintained strict confidentiality with sensitive customer information
- Drove customer retention and growth
Cafe Service Professional
Redmond Heritage Farm Store
Orem, UT
09.2015 - 12.2017
- Maintained positive customer relations and exceeded customer expectations by handling customer needs in a calm and professional manner
- Created and implemented new department processes and procedures
- Provided excellent customer service in accordance with company values
- Assisted in hiring practices and trained new employees
Product Education/Sales Lead Specialist
Good Earth Natural Foods
Provo, UT
08.2015 - 04.2016
- Demonstrated products and educated consumers on product benefits
- Drove excellent customer and vendor relations
- Coordinated with several sites state-wide in order to drive sales and increase revenue
- Problem solved lack of growth of key products
Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker - Shift Lead
Anka Behavioral Health
Lodi, CA
12.2013 - 04.2015
- Supervised program implementation in a level 4 outpatient, mental health crisis intervention facility
- Lead a team of three in a high-stakes environment, ensuring patient care regulations and safety protocols were met at all times
- Managed administration and documentation tasks, while focused on promoting patient well-being
- Modeled open appropriate communication between clinicians, patients, families and staff
Education
H.S. Diploma -
01-2008
Skills
- Industrial safety
- Mechanical systems
- Predictive maintenance
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Pneumatic systems
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Written and verbal communication
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Technical troubleshooting
- Scheduling
- Data collection
- Safety monitoring
- Continuous improvement
- Administration
- Root-cause analysis
- Technical reporting
Accomplishments
• 2018 Graduate of The Entrepreneur Lab: A 12-week, intensive incubation program for start-ups funded by the city of Stockton, CA.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Maintenance Engineer – Shift Lead
Ocado Technology
12.2025 - Current
Senior Maintenance Engineer
Ocado Technology
12.2024 - 12.2025
Maintenance Engineer
Ocado Technology
09.2023 - 12.2024
Robotics Operator
Ocado Technology
05.2023 - 09.2023
Cell Production Associate
Tesla
10.2022 - 02.2023
Amazon Sorter & Loader
Amazon Sortation Center
02.2022 - 10.2022
CA Licensed P&C (Property & Casualty) Insurance Agent
Allstate Insurance
04.2018 - 04.2019
Cafe Service Professional
Redmond Heritage Farm Store
09.2015 - 12.2017
Product Education/Sales Lead Specialist
Good Earth Natural Foods
08.2015 - 04.2016
Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker - Shift Lead
Anka Behavioral Health
12.2013 - 04.2015