ANGEL DUARTE
Discovery Bay
Summary
A safety-focused and highly skilled Electrician and Technical Specialist with extensive hands-on experience across rail, energy, and industrial sectors. Possesses over 6,500 verifiable electrical hours, with a proven track record in installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining complex electrical systems while ensuring strict compliance with OSHA, NEC, and industry safety standards. Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with meticulous attention to detail, adaptability to changing work environments, and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues. Physical fit with exceptional endurance capabilities. Exhibits strong mechanical aptitude and a can-do attitude. Extremely outgoing and polite, and works well in a fast-paced environment. Multitask and adapt to a variety of different situations that might arise.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Technician I
City of Cupertino
Cupertino
02.2026 - Current
- Implemented preventative maintenance schedules for city infrastructure systems.
- Cleared clogged drains and replaced valves, faucets, and fixtures.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts, and components to maintain proper operation.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
- Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
- Installed new pumps, compressors, boilers and other mechanical systems.
- Changed HVAC filters and cleaned condensation drains to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
- Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
- Assembled, installed or repaired electrical or electronic components and pipe systems.
Journeyman Electrician
Amtrak
Oakland
09.2023 - 09.2025
- Installed, wired, and maintained low- and high-voltage electrical systems (120/240V, 480V, 600V) across industrial, commercial, and railroad environments, including conduit, cable trays, armored cables, and bus ducts per NEC and company standards.
- Designed, assembled, and executed complex circuit layouts, primary and secondary power distribution networks, control panels, motor control centers, transformers, relays, and switchgear using blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
- Conducted preventive and corrective maintenance on motors, generators, pumps, PLC-controlled machinery, signaling equipment, and industrial systems, performing advanced troubleshooting with multimeters, clamp meters, insulation testers, and other diagnostic tools.
- Tested, calibrated, aligned, and programmed sensors, relays, instrumentation, PLCs, HMIs, and control software to optimize performance, reliability, and safety compliance.
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical failures in mechanical systems, control circuits, and industrial machinery, restoring full operational capacity.
- Inspected and monitored electrical components, motors, circuit breakers, track circuits, signaling equipment, and power supplies to ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, and local codes.
- Collaborated with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to commission new electrical systems, integrate emerging technologies, and implement energy-efficient upgrades, including VFDs and automated control systems.
- Prepared detailed maintenance reports, work orders, and repair logs, and mentored apprentices in electrical standards, safe work practices, troubleshooting, and high-voltage procedures.
Crew Lead
Sunrun
Concord
10.2020 - 08.2023
- Installed solar panels, photovoltaic systems, and home backup batteries (Tesla Powerwalls, LG Chem, Sonnen, Generac) safely in extreme weather, confined crawl spaces, and on multi-story roofs, ensuring compliance with NEC, city, and state standards.
- Engineered field installations that surpassed customer satisfaction ratings.
- Implemented improved workflow processes, reducing average installation time per site.
- Performed detailed site preparation, tool verification, wiring interconnections, conduit bending, and component installations with precision to meet safety, aesthetic, and performance standards.
- Conducted thorough inspections, testing, and troubleshooting of wiring, grounds, terminations, and previously installed systems to ensure integrity and functionality.
- Installed and configured EV chargers, including Tesla and JuiceBox systems, integrating them with residential electrical infrastructure.
- Communicated with customers, providing product knowledge, developing relationships, and customizing installations to exceed expectations at homes, businesses, and institutional facilities.
Hydroblast Technician
HydroChemPSC Industrial Services
Martinez
11.2019 - 10.2020
- Safely operated, transported, and maintained hydroblasting and industrial vacuum equipment, performing setup, diagnostics, basic repairs, and preventive maintenance to extend equipment life.
- Executed industrial cleaning projects, including hazardous material removal and surface inspections, meeting safety standards, environmental regulations, and customer satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored new technicians, developing operational and maintenance guides for equipment to ensure safe and efficient work practices.
- Managed job site logistics, organized supplies, maintained clean work areas, and adhered to sanitation and safety procedures.
- Conducted solution testing for acidity and gravity, recorded gauge readings, and documented project results in detailed production logs.
- Consistently completed 4 industrial cleaning projects daily on schedule without requiring overtime.
Education
High School Diploma -
Antioch High School
Antioch, CASkills
- Electrical Systems and Controls
- Installations and Maintenance
- Electromechanical Repairs
- Generators
- Switches and Circuit Breakers
- Electrical
- Blueprints and Schematics
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Wiring Installation
- Circuit Testing and Repair
- Problem-Solving and Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Certification
- EPA 608 Universal Certified
- Pool & Spa Operator Certification (CPO)
- OSHA 10 Certified
- 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training
- Certified Forklift Operator
- Basic Life Support (CPR & AED), American Heart Association
- Competent Person: Excavation and Trench Certification
- National Flagger Certification
- 218 MDOP, 236 I-ETMS, 236 CS, 228 HOS
- Train Brake Test, Locomotive & Passenger Car Inspection Certifications
Timeline
Maintenance Technician I
City of Cupertino
02.2026 - Current
Journeyman Electrician
Amtrak
09.2023 - 09.2025
Crew Lead
Sunrun
10.2020 - 08.2023
Hydroblast Technician
HydroChemPSC Industrial Services
11.2019 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
Antioch High School