CARLOS GABRIEL NEGRON-GONZALEZ
McHenry,IL
Summary
Hardworking Maintenance and Reliability Technician bringing 20+ years of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties. Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex equipment and facility matters. Strong knowledge of hand and power tool operation and safety measures.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance and Reliability Technician 1
Novartis Gene Therapies
08.2020 - Current
- Perform routine inspections and repairs or replacement of defective or faulty parts on machines and related equipment
- Support the safe and effective operation of the plant and the facility
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production equipment and utility systems
- Scope, plan, and execute repairs to and installation of plant machinery
- Coordinate with site department's daily appropriate course of action to maximize uptime and quality performance of respective area
- Operate machinery for purposes of training, troubleshooting, or as needed to support production activities
- Initiate and participate in documented troubleshooting studies on equipment to outline opportunities for improvements
- Proven reasoning, troubleshooting and analytical thinking skills
- Used shop equipment to repair, fabricate or modify parts and equipment
- Worked with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance and cleaning schedules.
- Managed project for Chiller/Boiler Fan replacement.
- Knowledge of, perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair:
- AC and DC Motors and Drives / Breakers and Fuses
- Pressure Transducers/Switches / Cylinders
- Pressure and Flow Controls / Dampers
- Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems / Piping Systems
- Filtration Systems / Fans
- Valves / Fire Protection Systems
- Drive Systems / Pumps
- Compressors / Other Related duties as assigned.
Fabrication and Structures Technician
Summit Aviation
05.2018 - 07.2020
- Fabrication, modifications and repairs
- Maintenance on military, government, corporate jets and general aviation.
Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic
Bell Helicopter
12.2017 - 05.2018
- Performed structural repair, major modifications and maintenance on various aircraft in accordance with FAA regulations
- Supervised procedures for repairs performed by others according to FAA regulations and manufacturer instructions
- Trained others on various tasks according company policies, OSHA and FAA standard practices.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
Structures Technician
Bell Helicopter
08.2017 - 11.2017
- Performed and inspected customization to aircraft per manufacturer instructions and FAA regulations.
Structures Technician and Mechanic
Leonardo Helicopters
04.2016 - 07.2017
- Fabrication, repairs and production installations
- Worked as a maintenance mechanic and structures technician
- Trained others on composite materials and composite parts fabrication in accordance with standard practices manual and manufacturer instructions.
Heavy Structures Technician /Supervisor of Operations
Sikorsky Helicopters
02.2012 - 09.2015
- Supervised operations, assigned and scheduled work, trained and was in charge of a group of employees dedicated to fabrication of 28 aircraft for the Canadian government
- Fabricated parts per engineering instructions, modified structures on aircraft for the Canadian Coast Guard per FAA, Sikorsky Aircraft and DCMA specifications
- Assembled critical parts for cabins and structures for the presidential helicopter.
Aircraft Structures Mechanic
ST Aerospace
01.2012 - 02.2012
- Airframe modifications and alterations on Fed-Ex project.
Heavy Structures Technician / Mechanic
EcoLift Corporation
05.2007 - 01.2012
- FAA 145, station /Bell Helicopter Authorize Dealer EOFR278-Y
- Structural repair, modifications, maintenance, and major alterations under FAA regulations
- Maintenance inspection on equipment, performed FAA approved STC's
- Performed non-destructive tests on manufacturer parts
- Disassembled and overhauled gearboxes and transmissions
- Worked along with the Argentinian and Chilean Air Force on overhauling more than two dozen aircraft that served on past wars (Vietnam and Desert Storm) for the United Nations fleet
- Serviced, maintained and repaired aircraft of Puerto Rico's Police Air Support units, state and municipal.
Sheet Metal Mechanic apprentice
Ivy Port Airline Service
11.2005 - 04.2007
- Performed sheet metal repairs on wide body aircraft under FAA/FAR 135 on the following model:
- Operated on a full range of aircraft sheet metal procedure such as modification, repair, disassembling and reassembling of airframe spars
- Maintained troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft structure, flight surfaces, landing gear and controls, engines, anti-icing, auxiliary power, unit auxiliary power unit and the heating and ventilation systems.
Ramp Agent
GMD International Airport
08.2005 - 10.2005
- Checked cargo and baggage for security to meet TSA regulations.
- Positioned and towed aircraft from remote locations of airport to designated areas for operation.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Municipal Airport
09.2000 - 06.2005
- Repair, modifications, and major alterations under FAA regulations
- Light maintenance work, inspections, oil changes.
Education
Associate Degree - computer science
Universidad De Puerto Rico
Arecibo, PR2004
Skills
- HVAC Systems
- Power and Hand Tool Use
- Mechanical Expertise
- Problem-Solving Ability
- Safety Awareness
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Maintenance and Reliability Technician 1
Novartis Gene Therapies
08.2020 - Current
Fabrication and Structures Technician
Summit Aviation
05.2018 - 07.2020
Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic
Bell Helicopter
12.2017 - 05.2018
Structures Technician
Bell Helicopter
08.2017 - 11.2017
Structures Technician and Mechanic
Leonardo Helicopters
04.2016 - 07.2017
Heavy Structures Technician /Supervisor of Operations
Sikorsky Helicopters
02.2012 - 09.2015
Aircraft Structures Mechanic
ST Aerospace
01.2012 - 02.2012
Heavy Structures Technician / Mechanic
EcoLift Corporation
05.2007 - 01.2012
Sheet Metal Mechanic apprentice
Ivy Port Airline Service
11.2005 - 04.2007
Ramp Agent
GMD International Airport
08.2005 - 10.2005
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Municipal Airport
09.2000 - 06.2005
Associate Degree - computer science
Universidad De Puerto Rico
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