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Darrell Espindula

Livingston,CA

Summary

Safety-oriented Maintenance Worker offering life time of years of troubleshooting and repair expertise. Dedicated and reliable with skills in problem solving, general plumbing and electrical work. Team-oriented with commitment to completing tasks on-time and under budget.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Building Engineer

CBRE @ Google site
Mountain View, CA
09.2023 - Current
  • HVAC Emergent calls and Installations
  • Electrical and Diagnosis
  • Brazing
  • HVAC System Vacuuming and Refrigerant Reclaiming
  • Chiller Maintenance
  • Lock-out Tag-out and Live/Dead/Live
  • Plumbing
  • Testing of Electrical Components
  • Drywall Repair and paint
  • Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
  • Established procedures for routine cleaning activities throughout the facility.
  • Tracked inventory levels of parts used in repair and maintenance projects in order to maintain adequate stock.
  • Assembled, installed or repaired electrical or electronic components and pipe systems.
  • Adjusted devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels or straightedges.
  • Coordinated scheduling of preventive maintenance programs according to manufacturer's recommendations.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on all equipment, ensuring optimal operation.
  • Monitored contractor performance, working with vendors to meet regulatory and organizational physical specifications.
  • Assessed HVAC, electrical units and mechanical equipment to maintain function
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  • Installed equipment to improve energy or operational efficiency of residential or commercial buildings.
  • Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
  • Reviewed blueprints or other documents prior to initiating any major renovation projects.
  • Diagnosed and corrected mechanical problems using blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs.
  • Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
  • Provided technical support for troubleshooting problems related to building systems.
  • Installed new fixtures and equipment as needed throughout the facility.

Facilities Maintenance Technician /HVAC Technician

Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station
Tonopah, AZ
04.2020 - 05.2023
  • HVAC Emergent calls and Installations
  • Electrical and Diagnosis
  • Brazing
  • HVAC System Vacuuming and Refrigerant Reclaiming
  • Chiller Maintenance
  • Lock-out Tag-out and Live/Dead/Live
  • Plumbing
  • Testing of Electrical Components
  • Maintenance and Repair Swamp Coolers
  • Prepared reports on work completed and any problems encountered during maintenance activities.
  • Conducted routine checks on building systems including HVAC, lighting, security alarms, fire protection systems and elevators.
  • Tended and observed equipment and machinery to verify functional and safe operation.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed building equipment and systems to find root causes.
  • Identified cost-saving measures through energy efficient upgrades of existing equipment.
  • Contributed to operational quality and efficiency by calibrating instruments, applying controls and implementing maintenance functions.
  • Maintained records of all repairs and preventive maintenance activities in a computerized database system.
  • Coordinated with outside contractors for major repairs or renovations to the facility.
  • Repaired malfunctioning heating and cooling units by replacing worn parts and ensuring proper operation.
  • Responded to emergency issues quickly to maintain smooth business operations.
  • Referenced blueprints and schematics to define project requirements.
  • Scheduled preventative maintenance visits on a regular basis.
  • Provided technical assistance to other departments in resolving operational issues with facility infrastructure components.
  • Installed or replaced machinery, equipment and components.
  • Inspected buildings and grounds to identify potential safety hazards or structural problems.
  • Trained company teams to recognize and report serious or dangerous mechanical and electrical problems immediately and to perform basic maintenance without need for mechanic.
  • Performed regular maintenance, inspection and repair of facility equipment, such as air conditioning systems, boilers, plumbing fixtures and electrical wiring.
  • Rebuilt machinery per manufacturers' designs and retrofitted and upgraded machinery per in-house design to improve equipment reliability or performance and optimize production.
  • Safeguarded equipment and components against defect and corrosion by applying protective materials.
  • Performed building and equipment maintenance and repairs by doing heating, ventilation, air conditioning, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, vehicular and machinery work.
  • Assisted in developing departmental policies regarding safe working conditions.
  • Developed relationships with vendors who provide services to the organization.
  • Assisted in installation of new equipment according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Responded promptly to emergency calls from staff regarding facility issues.
  • Cleaned and maintained tools used for facility maintenance tasks.
  • Monitored inventory levels for spare parts and materials required for maintenance operations.
  • Fabricated parts by using personal expertise, advanced machinery and specific production instructions.
  • Executed daily operations of preventive maintenance on electrical panels, motor controls and switch gears.
  • Performed repairs on equipment to maintain optimal production levels.
  • Cleaned or lubricated machinery, equipment and other objects using power tools and cleaning equipment.
  • Connected or disconnected wiring, piping and tubing using hand or power tools.
  • Completed maintenance tasks to keep electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems operating at peak performance.
  • Examined and tested machinery, equipment and components for defects, supporting proper functioning.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.

HVAC Service Technician

Chas Roberts
Phoenix, AZ
09.2019 - 04.2020
  • Diagnosing HVAC
  • Zoning and Air Flow
  • Furnace Service and Repair
  • General safety practices, effective use and care of tools and blueprint reading.
  • Soldering and brazing techniques and different types of calibrating instruments used for system analysis.
  • HVAC electric motors, motor controls and basic troubleshooting.
  • Physical properties of air, air distribution, theories of heat, matter, energy and heat load calculation.
  • Electric and gas heating. Work with electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.

Lead HVAC Installer/Technician Specialist

one hour heating and air conditioning
Phoenix, AZ
01.2018 - 09.2019
  • Uses of tubes and piping as well as types of gauges and valves.
  • MIG and Stick welding, torching and plumbing.
  • Concepts of electricity and magnetism and related automatic controls.
  • Commercial refrigeration concepts to include evaporators, condensers, including draft towers, and functions of compressors.
  • Principles of forced air and furnace pilot lights as well as indoor air quality.
  • Air distribution and balance as well as installation of air conditioning units. Installation of ducting.
  • Safe system evacuation techniques, methods of recovery and reclaiming refrigerants and vacuuming and recharging a system.
  • System Diagnostics
  • Special refrigeration systems including components and expansion devices and their applications.

Herdsman/Field Manager

George Espindula Dairy
Turlock, CA
09.1998 - 01.2018
  • Heavy equipment operator; loader, backhoe, skid steer, 8-wheeler, 6-wheeler, dump truck, water truck, forklift, bulldozer, hay squeeze.
  • Responsible for training new hires, managing the day-to-day operations of the dairy.
  • Management of all farming/harvesting of Corn, Oats, Sudan and Almond trees including discing, ripping, scraping of fields.
  • Irrigating and repairing broken equipment.
  • Medical treatment of sick and injured cows.
  • Responsible for all aspects of soil and water samples, measuring water usage, management and maintenance of irrigation pumps, and monitoring pump flow meters.
  • Tracked milk production, AI Certified and Pesticide Safety Course.

Education

Master of Arts - HVAC Installation And Repair

Institute of Technology
Modesto, CA
07-2017

Skills

  • Safety Management
  • OSHA Guidelines
  • Emergency Planning
  • Equipment Testing
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Emergency Response
  • System Repair
  • Workflow Coordination
  • Systems Maintenance
  • Parts Replacements
  • Personnel Training
  • Metal Welding
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Mechanical Repair
  • Building Maintenance
  • Parts Lubrication
  • Machinery Repair
  • Structural Reinforcement
  • Building Insulation
  • Repair Work Planning
  • Energy Efficiency Improvement
  • Supply Ordering
  • Equipment Troubleshooting
  • MIG Welding
  • Plumbing
  • Subcontractor Management
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting
  • Groundskeeping and Landscaping
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Wiring Installation and Repair
  • Parts Fabrication
  • New Equipment Design
  • Decision-Making
  • Facilities Painting and Repair
  • Critical Thinking
  • Clear Communication
  • HVAC Systems
  • Cutting Torches
  • Team Supervision
  • Equipment Dismantling
  • Computerized Maintenance Management
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Relationship Building
  • General Plumbing
  • Rigging Equipment
  • Electrical Component Replacement
  • Piping Systems Maintenance
  • Hand and Power Tool Use
  • Willing to Learn
  • Building Upkeep

Timeline

Building Engineer

CBRE @ Google site
09.2023 - Current

Facilities Maintenance Technician /HVAC Technician

Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station
04.2020 - 05.2023

HVAC Service Technician

Chas Roberts
09.2019 - 04.2020

Lead HVAC Installer/Technician Specialist

one hour heating and air conditioning
01.2018 - 09.2019

Herdsman/Field Manager

George Espindula Dairy
09.1998 - 01.2018

Master of Arts - HVAC Installation And Repair

Institute of Technology

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