Dave Gonzales
Santa Fe
Summary
Enthusiastic individual with skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Follow DOE Nuclear Facility policy and procedures. Certified NPI-7 Technician. Complied with government regulations and company policies to create safe environment for team. HMPT RAM Equivalent Hazardous Waste Transportation-live, Highway, Shipment Rad Worker II, HRP Qualify, RCRA, Nuclear Material Handler, Hazwoper, LANMAS, and manage TRU/TRU hazardous waste.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Nuclear and Hazardous Materials Tech 3
LANL
Los Alamos
11.2021 - Current
- Interface with multiple teams within division TA-55, TWF, TA-50, NB3, and TA-35.
- Handle fissile materials, packaging, unpacking drums, containers, TRUPack, SWB & documenting hazardous radioactive materials
- Manage RCRA storage
- Utilized personal protective equipment to ensure worker safety during tasks.
- Follow Safe conduct of research (SCoR) Principles.
- Follow proper procedures including safety and emergency protocols to ensure public and LANL employees safe environment of all radioactive and hazardous material generated at CMR, RLUOB, and RANT.
- Diagnose and immediately addressed concerns by pursuing timely resolutions.
- Demonstrates a shared purpose within the Laboratory. Respects others and maintain a positive/responsive attitude to accomplish work in an ethical, efficient, equitable and cost-effective manner.
- Encourages and supports security and safety for ourselves and each other.
- As a Certified Nuclear and Hazardous Tech successfully completed all required training
- TRU hazardous waste disposition
- Certified Crane and Forklift Operator
- Utilize LANMAS system and WCat Tracking System
- Authorized Red Network end user
EVT MECHANIC
LANL Contract Employee- IUOE Local 953
Los Alamos
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Maintained knowledge of updated changes in various models of equipment.
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
- Interpreted drawings and schematics to pinpoint sources of mechanical issues.
- Inspected vehicles to assess damage and strategize repair plans.
- Examined all critical vehicle systems and parts to determine appropriate repairs and costs.
- Evaluated vehicle schematics to assess required parts and order accordingly.
- Effective in Asset Works system
- Strong Fabricator on multiple issues
- Fabricated E-1 Fire truck to support radiator after the Authorized Distributor was not able to find the solution.
- Located and removed outdated, malfunctioning and worn components to repair, refurbish or replace with new parts.
- Read and interpreted technical details such as schematics, manuals and drawings.
Fleet Fire Manager
City of Santa Fe
Santa Fe
08.2000 - 11.2020
- Built & Fabricated the Roof Props for the Fire Training Section
- Performed ventilation and entry operations to secure hazardous environment.
- Worked on Nederman Exhaust system extraction monthly
- Quarantined chemicals and followed company guidelines, Environmental Protection Agency rules, Department of Transportation regulations and disposal site protocols.
- Waste removal e.g. Acids, Lead, Argon Gases, Helium, Hydrogen, Carbon Dioxide, Natural Gas, Freon, Nitrogen, Diesel, Gas, Biofuel, Oxygen
- Handled the documentation and handling to assure safety compliance.
- Enforce policies & procedures, provide clear instructions to train employees, plan and assigns work. Inspect final work to ensure compliance with established policies & procedures.
- Fabricate tools for efficiency
- Research multiple resources to perform job duty such as manual book or other written resources, scan tools for diagnostic, schematic software.
- Fabricated & Built all of the Wildland Brush Trucks
- Maintain documents for work order via hard copy and enter in system, & warranty work while instructing mechanic/service worker how to troubleshoot and diagnose vehicle and equipment
- Assess and appraise equipment and vehicles and determine if needs to be replaced.
- Document all inspections. Plan projects for staff and myself before fabrication and welding projects
- Constantly troubleshooting in a daily manner.
- Ensure staff meets all regulations and follow DOT, NFPA, and OSHA compliance for safety.
- Document all inspections and if there is any evidence of negligence or abuse, I report it accordingly and train staff with appropriate steps to report incident.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair all engine problems and repair orders while training staff the troubleshooting steps. This includes but is not limited to the following list of items; Rebuild Diesel Engine, Gas Engine, CNG Engine, Transmissions, High Pressure Water Pumps (Hales & Waterous), Primer Pumps, Cooling System, Hydraulic and Air Brake System, Transfer Case, Suspension and Steering, also diagnose and repair emergency and rescue equipment for firefighters which includes chain saws, Jaws of Life, Gurneys, Generators, Different Hydraulic tools, High Pressure Air compressor (from 100 psi to 6000 psi), Breathing Apparatus (SCOTT AIR PAKS), and different models of foam systems on all Emergency Vehicles
- Responsible for scheduling preventive maintenance for all Fire Fleet and other support vehicles to ensure the safe and economical usage of vehicles.
- Coordinate vehicle concerns and issues with the Battalion Chiefs.
- Process monthly productivity and operational reports. I obtain quotes, labor cost and entry in system for properly accountability.
- Research and establish the best parts pricing with commercial vendors.
- Research and develop specifications files for Fire vehicles, equipment, supplies and materials.
- Plan/develop and execute a vehicle and equipment replacement schedule plus, seasonal duties like snow removal with plow/shovel Fire sites.
- Welding AWS Certification, fabricating and training in the following welding tools: TIG, MIG, Stick Weld, gas weld, and fabricate equipment.
- Supervision of Fire Department Mechanics and oversee that all Fire Department vehicles are safe and readily available.
- Interpret diagrams from technical manuals I schedule and complete preventative maintenance and safety compliance check on Emergency Vehicles and Fire Equipment which includes but not limited to; Fire Trucks, Department Vehicles, Hydraulic Systems, Hydraulic Holmatro ( a/k/a Jaw of Life equipment mount portable radios, and chargers, and vehicle radio exercise equipment, chain saw, generators, chargers, snow plows, SCBA Air-Paks, High Pressure Air-Pak Cylinders, Pak testing, maintains records of work orders and enter in system for all repaired/replaced parts.
- Determine the cost of parts and labor and if under warranty. I supervise Building Projects, Fabricating, welding and Preplan including special events, work on Cummins, Detroit, Caterpillar, Electric motors, CNG, and Gas Engine and oversee staff plan a project with policy I implemented.
- I operate heavy and small equipment such as forklifts, loader for special events, also work on vacuum pumps equipment and chemical system hydraulics systems, plus repaired Fire hoses and pipe connections.
- Train staff on AARF Airport unit and conduct safety inspections.
- Utilized industry knowledge to identify and address contaminants including Acids, Lead, Argon Gases, Helium, Hydrogen, Carbon Dioxide, Natural Gas, Freon, Nitrogen, Diesel, Gas, Biofuel
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
City of Santa Fe
Santa Fe
10.1993 - 08.2000
- Mentored & monitored performance of technicians and parts professionals, trained employees on CNG systems.
- Fabricated Transit equipment
- Assisted drivers by safely directing vehicle backward to position correctly.
- Fabricated and altered parts with metal hammers, punches, drills and shears.
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
- Executed preventive & corrective maintenance on work trucks & CNG Transit buses.
- Process Purchase Orders for supplies
- Evaluated vehicle schematics to assess required parts & order accordingly
- Trouble shoot, and diagnose mechanical problems, such as CNG engine, electrical fare boxes, electrical head signs, HVAC system, shop equipment, hydraulic system, chassis, GFI system, also act as a lead worker.
- Maintain all repair work order, inventory parts and equipment, calculate revenue from fare boxes, complete time sheets for mechanic and transit operator, see PC daily including windows, excel, outlook, access, JD Edwards financial system.
- Processed requisition/PO for purchases on parts, equipment, program radios, trouble shoot, and diagnose mechanical problems, such as CNG engine, electrical fare boxes, electrical head signs, HVAC system, shop equipment, hydraulic system, chassis, GFI system, also act as a lead worker.
- Maintain all repair work order, inventory parts and equipment, calculate revenue from fare boxes, complete time sheets for mechanic and transit operator, see PC daily including windows, excel, outlook, access, JD Edwards financial system.
- Processed requisition and PO for purchases on parts and equipment, program radios, (see attachment ). and electronic bus head signs, created schedule for mechanic, maintain labor cost and parts for billing purposes, coordinate and ensure proper and efficient repairs of equipment and facilities, communicate with appropriate department relating to such repairs, used different resources to perform job duty such as manual book or other written resources, scan tools for diagnostic, schematic software.
- Interpret diagrams from technical manuals. Always follow NFPA and OSHA compliance for safety.
- Removed defective wiring systems, hydraulics and braking systems and replaced with new parts, enabling machines to return to service.
Skills
- Waste removal handled packaging and documentation to ensure compliance
- CDL License for 31 years
- Regulations and compliance & Safety assessment
- LANMAS
- HRP Qualified
- Certified NPI-7 Tech
- Multi-unit operations management
- Rad Worker II
- Fire prevention and enforcement
- Detail oriented
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Contaminant monitoring
- Hazwoper
- Certified Crane & Forklift Operator
- Government regulatory requirements
- Package & handle fissile materials
- Manage RCRA waste storage
- Experienced in PIC handling
Accomplishments
- Q clearance
- PIC certified
- HMPT RAM Equivalent Hazardous Waste Transporatiin-live
- Shipment Rad Worker II
- HRP Qualify
- RCRA
- Respirator certified
- Nuclear Material Handler
- Hazwoper
- LANMAS
- Completed 537 training certifications
- Coronado High School Diploma
- SRP/Frontal Protection Certified Tech
- ROSENBAUER Airport Rescue/Firefighting Vehicles Repair/Maint.
- Level 1 Ambulance EVT Technician
- Pierce Manufacturer PUC Pump Repair & Maint Certified
- Fire Pumps and Accessories EVT Tech
- CNG Engines ASE Certified Technician
- Pierce Manufacturer TAK-4 Suspension & Maint Certified
- Pierce Manufacturer Aerial Maintenance Certified
- Gasoline Engines ASE Certified Tech
- Pierce Manufacturer Command Zone I Level Certified
- Air Brakes, ESC, ABS Certified Technician
- Certified SCBA Scotts AIR PAK 2.2/3.0/4.5 ( Overhaul & Maint )
- Diesel Engine ASE Certified Technician
- Brakes ASE Certified Technician
- Pierce Manufacturer Aerial Maintenance Certified
- Pierce Manufacturer Chassis Electrical Certified
- Meritor Cam Brakes, Disc. Brake. Wedge Brakes Certified Tech
- Root/Face Certified Welder AWS DI.1-97 22014039
- Vertical/Horizontal & Overhead Welder AWS 5.18 Cr. ER70S-6
- 3G/4G Face & 3G/4G Root Certified Welder AWS D1.1 19074
- S-130/S-190 Wildland Firefighter In House Training
- Cummins INSITE, QSOL, & After treatment Certified Tech
- OSHA Trained by Safety Counselling, Inc.
- Certified SCBA Scotts AIR PAK 4.5/Fifty/75 ( Maint & Overhaul
- Refrigerant Recovery & Recycling ASE Certified
- Hydraulics Troubleshooting & Repairs Level I, II Certified Tech
- Cummins INSITE ISLG A480073 Certified Tech
- DTI Certificate in Troubleshooting & Repair Air Brake Systems
- 3G/4G Face & 3G/4G Root Certified Welder AWS 5.1 E6010/E7018
- 3G/4G Face & 3G/4G Root Certified Welder AWS D1.4 17086
- CFC-12 Refrigerant Section 609 Clean Air Act. 632222
- KENWORTH HVAC Repair & Maintenance Certified Tech
- Pierce Manufacturer Air Conditioner Repair/Maint. Certified
- INTERNATIONAL Air Brake System Certified Tech
- Pierce Manufacturer Preventive Maintenance Technician
- Arvin Meritor Inland KENWORTH Air Brake System Certified
- MACS-EIF Air Conditioning Worldwide 585-15 MVAC
- Certificate in Heavy & Forklift Operations
- Bendix Basic Air Brakes & ABS Systems Certified Tech
- WATEROUS Fire Pumps Manufacturer Certified Tech
- McBride’s Springs BAB Steering Hydraulics Repair/Trouble shooting
- Pierce Manufacturer CAFS/Husky Repair & Maint Certified
Timeline
Nuclear and Hazardous Materials Tech 3
LANL
11.2021 - Current
EVT MECHANIC
LANL Contract Employee- IUOE Local 953
11.2020 - 10.2021
Fleet Fire Manager
City of Santa Fe
08.2000 - 11.2020
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
City of Santa Fe
10.1993 - 08.2000