Cesar Amador

QA/QC Technician with experience supporting electrical and mechanical quality assurance and quality control on data center construction projects, including previous work at an OpenAI data center and a current assignment at a QTS data center. Experienced in L1, L2, and L3 inspections, underground conduit inspections, inspection documentation, and coordination with field teams and third-party inspectors.

• Perform L1, L2, and L3 inspections to verify installation quality and conformance with project drawings, specifications, and inspection requirements.
• Inspect electrical distribution and critical power equipment, including switchboards, generators, transformers, panelboards, busways, automatic transfer switches (ATS), static transfer switches (STS), power distribution units (PDU), and MVGs.
• Conduct inspections of mechanical equipment, including air-cooled chillers and chiller pumps.
• Inspect underground conduit installations before backfill and concrete placement, verifying routing, burial depth, spacing, supports, stub-up locations, and compliance with project requirements.
• Prepare inspection checklists, maintain quality records, and track inspection status and outstanding deficiencies.
• Coordinate with construction teams and third-party inspectors to schedule inspections, communicate findings, and support corrective actions.
• Use CxAlloy, FTQ360, and Autodesk Forma to support inspection workflows, documentation, and quality tracking.

Core Skills: Electrical and Mechanical Inspections • Underground Conduit Inspections • L1–L3 Inspections • Data Center Construction • QA/QC Documentation • Deficiency Tracking • Inspection Coordination

QA/QC & Commissioning Technician | Power Plant Construction

Performed quality assurance, quality control, and commissioning activities at a power plant facility during construction and following construction completion. Inspected electrical and instrumentation installations and conducted equipment testing to verify compliance with project drawings, specifications, and operational requirements.

• Inspected motors, dampers, airflow meters, rigid conduit, and stainless steel tubing for proper installation and conformance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Verified electrical terminations for proper connections, workmanship, and compliance with project requirements.
• Performed motor rotation checks to confirm the correct direction of operation before extended operational testing.
• Monitored and recorded motor temperatures at startup and after 30 minutes, one hour, and three hours of operation to verify temperatures remained within specified limits.
• Functionally tested dampers to verify proper opening and closing, checked limit switch settings, and adjusted limits as needed to achieve the required travel positions.
• Tested motor-operated valves (MOVs) to verify the correct direction of operation.
• Supported the transition from construction to commissioning through installation inspections, functional testing, and verification of equipment readiness.

Core Skills: QA/QC Inspections • Power Plant Commissioning • Motor Testing • Temperature Monitoring • Damper Testing and Limit Adjustment • MOV Testing • Electrical Termination Inspections • Drawing and Specification Review

Electrical Installer | Tesla Facility — Austin, TX

Completed one of my longest project assignments at Tesla’s Austin facility, performing electrical installations to support manufacturing operations and conveyor systems.

• Installed conduit and pulled wire for power distribution, lighting, and equipment connections.
• Performed numerous electrical terminations for panels, devices, and associated equipment.
• Installed electrical panels and devices serving conveyor systems.
• Installed lighting fixtures and associated wiring.

Electrical Installer | FSG — Aligned Data Center, Plano, TX

Performed electrical installation work for data center power distribution and lighting systems, supporting the infrastructure required to power server equipment.

• Installed conduit, pulled wire, and installed cable tray for electrical distribution systems.
• Installed power distribution units (PDUs), switchboards, and associated equipment serving server infrastructure.
• Performed electrical terminations for power distribution equipment and connected circuits.
• Installed lighting fixtures and associated electrical components.

Core Skills: Conduit Installation • Wire Pulling • Cable Tray Installation • Electrical Terminations • Lighting Installation • Panel Installation • Conveyor Electrical Systems • Data Center Power Distribution

Electrical Installer | Amazon Conveyor Project

Completed a one-year assignment installing electrical power and control systems for conveyors at an Amazon facility.

• Installed conveyor system components, including emergency stop devices, gateways, PUs, electrical panels, and motors.
• Performed electrical terminations for motors, panels, control devices, and associated conveyor equipment.
• Installed conduit, routed and pulled cables, and installed cable tray and basket tray to support power and control wiring.
• Read and interpreted electrical blueprints to determine equipment locations, conduit routes, cable routing, and wiring connections.
• Completed installations in accordance with project drawings and specifications.

Core Skills: Conveyor Electrical Systems • Power and Control Wiring • Electrical Terminations • Conduit Installation • Cable and Basket Tray Installation • Motor Installation • Blueprint Reading

Electrical Installer | School and Manufacturing Facility Projects

Performed electrical installation work across two projects: a school and a manufacturing facility. Supported the installation of power distribution, lighting, and cable management systems.

• Installed conduit and pulled wire for power, lighting, and equipment circuits.
• Installed cable tray and basket tray to support and organize electrical cabling.
• Routed and installed metal-clad (MC) cable.
• Performed electrical terminations for equipment, devices, and lighting circuits.
• Installed lighting fixtures and associated wiring.
• Assisted with additional electrical installation tasks to support project completion.

Core Skills: Conduit Installation • Wire Pulling • MC Cable Installation • Cable and Basket Tray Installation • Electrical Terminations • Lighting Installation

Electrical Installer | School and Hospital Projects

Completed a one-year assignment across multiple school and hospital projects, performing electrical installations for power, lighting, lighting controls, and security systems.

• Installed conduit and pulled wire for electrical distribution, lighting, and device circuits.
• Installed lighting fixtures and lighting control components, including power packs and sensors.
• Performed electrical terminations for fixtures, devices, and associated equipment.
• Installed cameras and supporting wiring for security systems.
• Supported additional electrical installation activities across multiple project sites.

Core Skills: Conduit Installation • Wire Pulling • Electrical Terminations • Lighting Installation • Lighting Controls • Sensor and Camera Installation