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David Acuna

Bakersfield

Summary

Hardworking Field Service Technician experienced in field and ready for challenging assignments. Reliable in completing quality work and exceeding expectations. I am a Field Service Technician with skills and attention required to complete safe, accurate work. Dependable in following orders and coordinating with team. OSHA-trained and fully compliant with standards. Trained in BESS site's repair's and preventative maintenance. Understands BESS and SMA inverter operations, troubleshooting and diagnostics. Professionally handles issues and restores optimum performance. I am a Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I am a Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Field Service Technician

LG Vertech Energy Solutions
02.2025 - Current
  • Optimize BESS site performance and availability by ensuring any deficiencies are executed and repaired to OEM specification.
  • Responded quickly to emergency maintenance requests for timely on-call support.
  • Maintained a high level of professionalism in all interactions with clients, consistently receiving positive feedback for exceptional service.
  • Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Operated hand tools and power equipment according to company safety procedures.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components such as Battery modules, UPS, BPU's, RBMS modules, SMA inverter stacks, SMA A/C - D/C contactor's, DST boards, CAN repeater's, resolve any CAN/fiber issues to restore equipment OEM functionality.
  • Followed safety procedures to avoid injuries in field.
  • Provided hands-on training to junior technicians, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
  • Streamlined service processes, documenting repair procedures and creating comprehensive reports for each job completed.
  • Facilitated smooth installations, ensuring proper setup and configuration of new equipment at customer sites.
  • Continuously expanded knowledge base through ongoing training and certification programs, staying current with industry advancements.
  • Reduced downtime with proactive identification of potential issues during regular site visits and routine inspections.
  • Improved equipment uptime by conducting regular preventive maintenance and timely repairs.
  • Interpreted equipment diagrams and blueprints to fully understand mechanical and electrical systems in need of service.

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Kern County Public Works
09.2020 - 02.2025
  • Dismantle heavy equipment to locate and accurately diagnose mechanical defects.
  • Assessed equipment to determine cause of issue or malfunction and identified appropriate repairs.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on wide variety of electrical/ automotive, road construction and other heavy equipment.
  • Read and interpreted technical details such as schematics, manuals and drawings.
  • Performed gas electrical welding to repair heavy equipment in field.
  • Kept accurate records of all machine and equipment repair work that had been performed.
  • Completed regular installations of new equipment parts.
  • Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
  • Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
  • Documented repair work performed on mobile equipment via electronic and written service reports.
  • Read and interpreted standards, drawings and blueprints and pinpointed inspection needs for repair work.
  • Communicated project status to management and mentored newer mechanics in best practices.
  • Temporary supervisor
  • Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
  • Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
  • Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
  • Identified and corrected performance and personnel issues to reduce impact to business operations.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
  • Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
  • Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
  • Carry out electrical repairs on equipment such as: BYD commercial K7-K9 buses/ Volvo L120 wheel loaders/ Powerscreen Premiertrak 420e electric grinders/ EV- multiple passenger vehicles, involving 352/422 kwh battery diagnosis and replacements, CAN/fiber module drivers diagnosis and replacement, regeneration generators diagnosis and replacement, DC drive motors diagnosis and replacement, inverter diagnosis and replacements, servicing inverter cooling systems and repairs.

Maintenance Manager

Weatherford international LLC
11.2009 - 04.2020
  • Supervised preventive maintenance projects, employee tasks and performance and adherence to safety standards.
  • Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues according to industry standards.
  • Implemented preventive maintenance program by planning and coordinating major scheduled maintenance outages
  • Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
  • Managed team of employees, daily progress reports and overall project planning.
  • Contacted vendors to procure equipment and tools to meet organizational demands.
  • Reviewed blueprints and manuals to repair and restore optimal functionality.
  • Issued equipment training assignments and work schedules for maintenance personnel.
  • Implemented improved training procedures to better develop new personnel.
  • Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
  • Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
  • Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
  • Created and managed budgets for travel, training and team building activities.
  • Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of inspection techniques, codes, ordinances and regulations.
  • Evaluated whether work was in accordance with all applicable city, state and federal guidelines, as well as applicable discipline-specific codes.
  • Completed investigations into complaints, incidents and accidents at work sites.
  • Maintained equipment standards and federal regulations are up to date such as California Dot inspections, smog inspections, maintenance services and CARB requirements are met.

Oilfield Operator

Nabors Well Services
02.2009 - 11.2009
  • Managed rig move and drilling operations.
  • Inspected equipment for safety and functionality and completed regular maintenance.
  • Designed protocols for rig moving operations with focus on minimizing accident risks and equipment downtime.
  • Checked drilling activities for compliance with HSE requirements, work instructions and procedures.
  • Operated and stabilized machines and drills.
  • Maintained adequate quantities of supplies and spare parts for drilling operations.
  • Operated controls to stabilize machines and position and align drills.
  • Counted sections of drill rod to determine depths of boreholes.
  • Observed pressure gauge and moved throttles and levers to control speed of rotary tables and regulate pressure of tools at bottoms of boreholes.
  • Selected and attached drill bits and drill rods to add extra rods as hole depths increase.
  • Adhered to corporate and job site safety procedures to protect personnel and equipment.
  • Oversaw crew of 3 team members carrying out drilling, rig moving and day-to-day operations.
  • Trained crews on drill work procedures and safety.
  • Connected sections of drill pipe using hand tools and powered wrenches and tongs.
  • Prepared timely and accurate logs and field reports to help management make accurate decisions about ongoing operations.
  • Utilized metal detectors to locate and recover lost or broken bits, casings and drill pipes from wells.

Oilfield Floorhand

Key Energy Services
03.2008 - 02.2009
  • Maintained clean and hazard-free work areas to attain operational safety and regulatory compliance.
  • Assisted with setting up and taking down drilling rig and various equipment.
  • Obtained proper permits and completed job safety analysis (JSA) prior to beginning each new job.
  • Transported materials and pallets between areas.
  • Protected company inventory by maintaining and organizing storage areas.
  • Organized efficient daily work plans based on oral instructions and written directions to meet challenging objectives.
  • Transported, equipment and materials utilized for assembling drilling tool.
  • Set up and took down drilling rig and equipment.
  • Moved drill tools, pipe, cement and other materials.
  • Monitored equipment operation during extraction process to detect problems.
  • Maintained consistent record of safe performance with zero incidents.
  • Dismantled equipment to and cleaned or performed regular maintenance.
  • Worked on job sites and assigned locations, installing and repairing pipes, valves and pumps.
  • Handled various manual operating and maintenance tasks as directed by company's policies and standards.
  • Observed manufacturer safety instructions when using machinery and work tools.
  • Cleaned and inspected rig and drilling equipment and implemented practices to prevent equipment rust or corrosion.
  • Filled out job or shift report forms for supervisors.
  • Bailed oil into barrels and cleaned up drilling area.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.

Mobile Audio Technician

Good Guys Electronics
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Worked with teammates and on-site contacts to assess sound-related needs and requirements.
  • Completed preventive maintenance to troubleshoot audio malfunctions.
  • Performed audio setup of soundboards, amplifiers, audio lines and speakers.
  • Laid out hardware connections according to regulatory and safety specifications to reduce risk and sprawl.
  • Monitored quality control of audio sources for live and taped productions, adjusting amplification and equalization.
  • Performed peripheral testing, troubleshooting and problem-resolution to maintain performance levels.
  • Operated control consoles to regulate volume levels and sound quality.
  • Used appropriate tools and materials in alignment with safety protocols and industry best practices.
  • Assessed AV equipment, performing minor repairs to promote continued functionality.
  • Collaborated with production staff to deliver exceptional performances.
  • Checked completed work for quality and accuracy.
  • Identified, diagnosed and resolved problems with media systems.
  • Evaluated circuit boards to component level using variety of instruments to resolve issues.

Education

High School Diploma -

Highland High School
Bakersfield, CA
06-2003

Skills

  • Planned maintenance coordination
  • Electrical wiring systems
  • Situation assessment
  • Operational testing of machinery
  • Safety compliance measures
  • Proficient in diagnostic assessments
  • Troubleshooting expertise
  • Experienced with Microsoft Office applications
  • Repair and upkeep
  • Effective team management
  • Execution and oversight
  • Workforce development expertise
  • Procedure execution
  • Monitoring compliance protocols
  • Problem-solving
  • Cost management strategies
  • Field repairs
  • Customer service
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Inventory management
  • Valid Driver's license class A
  • Repair and installation
  • Safety assessment
  • Technical analysis
  • Timely reports completion
  • Quality assurance testing
  • Calibration procedures
  • Project management
  • Reading wiring diagrams
  • Multiple priorities management
  • Emergency response trained
  • Team supervision
  • Field production
  • OSHA 10 certification
  • Programming
  • Crane NCCCO license# 1802152098
  • Switch gear certified
  • NFPA70E Certified
  • Telehandler Certified
  • USMC Combat engineer

Certification

  • National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) license holder
  • Class A commercial drivers license holder

Education and Training

other

Timeline

Field Service Technician

LG Vertech Energy Solutions
02.2025 - Current

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Kern County Public Works
09.2020 - 02.2025

Maintenance Manager

Weatherford international LLC
11.2009 - 04.2020

Oilfield Operator

Nabors Well Services
02.2009 - 11.2009

Oilfield Floorhand

Key Energy Services
03.2008 - 02.2009

Mobile Audio Technician

Good Guys Electronics
01.2002 - 01.2004

High School Diploma -

Highland High School
David Acuna