Arturo Jimenez
Brownsville,TX
Summary
Experienced and reliable technician adept in maintenance, troubleshooting, field servicing, production, and testing. Proficient in innovative problem solving for complex repairs and skilled in supervisory roles, driving teams towards high quality performance, goal attainment, and process enhancement to boost efficiency and productivity.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Launch Operations Technician
SpaceX
11.2021 - Current
- Ensuring the safety of team through monitoring pad and vehicle configurations, took point in the absence of supervisor, coordinating, manage and delegate team members, ability to make crucial decisions, technical strong, flexible and ability to adapt to changes
- A positive attitude and perspective
- Oversaw and motivated team in success of test flight vehicles and testing of Starship and Boosters at Masseys test site
- Aided and improved planning during development working closely with engineers
- Mentoring and helping build up new team members.
Starship Integration Technician
SpaceX
06.2020 - 11.2021
- Stage, set up, assemble, test and install flight hardware, use precision calibrated tools, hands on operations with both large and small fragile assemblies
- Heavy rigging for large assemblies, operate personnel platforms (boom lifts, scissor lifts, etc.)
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions, perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions, use various mechanical tools without prior instruction
- Collaborate with production engineers to develop and document integration processes, ensure all production services are performed on time, safely and in a professional manner, perform fluids and pneumatic testing.
Diesel Technician
Mulholland Energy Services
10.2019 - 07.2020
- Use different software to run diagnostics on vehicles, troubleshoot electrical issues perform inspections on vehicles and equipment
- Perform maintenance on trucks and trailers, inspect and replace brakes, drums, wheel seals, install tracking devices
- Experience cutting (torch) and welding (stick and mig) on equipment, go on road calls, remove transmission, along with clutch components.
- Boosted shop productivity by maintaining a clean, organized work environment and properly utilizing equipment and tools.
- Reduced vehicle downtime by implementing efficient preventive maintenance procedures for diesel engines.
SOLDIER/91B wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
Texas Army National Guard
06.2015 - 06.2020
- Maintain wheeled vehicles, their associated trailers and MHE systems to include the use of applicable references, inspecting, servicing, maintaining, repairing and replacement
- Adjusting and testing of wheeled vehicles and MHE systems, subsystems, and components such as power plant/packs, compression ignition engines and engine fuel system, air induction and exhaust systems and cooling systems
- Vehicle chassis and powertrain components including, frame cross members, clutches assemblies, transmissions, transfers, final drives, propeller shaft assemblies, brake systems, steering systems, suspension systems fifth wheel assemblies, wheeled vehicle crane, hoist and winch assemblies, and hydraulic systems
- Automotive electrical systems including wiring harness, starting and charging systems
- Perform wheeled vehicle recovery operations.
Lead Technician
Southwest construction
04.2016 - 07.2019
- Scheduling of trucks into shop perform maintenance on trucks and other equipment
- Certified safety inspector, maintain company equipment up to date on inspections..
- Inspect and replace brakes and tires, engine repairs, engine overhaul, repair wiring, service axles and replacement of bearing and replacement of brakes on trailers, install tracking devices.
- Planned, scheduled, and delegated daily work to team of employees.
TECHNICIAN
SEWELL INFINITY OF NORTH HOUSTON
08.2015 - 12.2016
- Perform oil and filter changes, multipoint inspections, engine and transmission repairs, inspect and repair brakes, assist fellow co-workers as needed, maintain work area clean at all times.
TECHNICIAN
SEWELL MINI OF PLANO
04.2014 - 08.2015
- Perform oil and filter changes, multipoint inspections, engine and transmission repairs, inspect and repair brakes, assist fellow co-workers as needed, maintain work area clean at all times.
Radio Operator
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
09.2009 - 09.2015
- Conducted periodic equipment inspections and routine tests in order to ensure that operating standards were met
- Set up antennas and mobile communication units during military exercises
- Maintain logs of messages transmitted and received for activities such as but not limited to fire fights, locations and daily counts
- Take inventory of all stock, supervise crew, clean and inspect equipment.
- Ensured proper handling of classified information, safeguarding sensitive data during radio transmissions.
- Trained new radio operators on equipment usage, protocols, and best practices to ensure proficiency within the team.
Education
Military Training
- U.S. Marine Corps Training 2009
- U.S. Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic Course – 2018
Position Applying For
Supervisor, Lauch Operations
References
- Jason Clark, jason.clark2@spacex.com 619-846-7921
- Angelo Pabalan, angelo.pabalan@gmail.com 209-675-5124
- Joshua Anzaldua, anzaldua.joshua@yahoo.com, 956-222-1104
Timeline
Lead Launch Operations Technician
SpaceX
11.2021 - Current
Starship Integration Technician
SpaceX
06.2020 - 11.2021
Diesel Technician
Mulholland Energy Services
10.2019 - 07.2020
Lead Technician
Southwest construction
04.2016 - 07.2019
TECHNICIAN
SEWELL INFINITY OF NORTH HOUSTON
08.2015 - 12.2016
SOLDIER/91B wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
Texas Army National Guard
06.2015 - 06.2020
TECHNICIAN
SEWELL MINI OF PLANO
04.2014 - 08.2015
Radio Operator
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
09.2009 - 09.2015