David Alonso Palos Castellanos
Bell Gardens,CA
Summary
Analytical Chemical Engineer focused on applying sound engineering principles using both traditional and innovative methods. Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Building Energy Management Systems Fellowship
Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator
03.2024 - Current
- Successfully completed the Energy Efficient Building Operations certification, through Building Operator Certification (BOC) Program, demonstrating expertise in optimizing building systems for peak efficiency
- Discussed how buildings account for 40% of total energy consumption in the United States, so utilized BOC training to identify practical, low-cost, and no-cost efficiency solutions, maximizing resource utilization
- Earned Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate of Knowledge, demonstrating proficiency in energy efficient home performance and building science principles
- Developed understanding of industry terminology related to building science, including the interaction of various home components such as building envelopes, heating, A/C, insulation, mechanical ventilation, lighting, and appliances.
Water Treatment Technician
Chem Pro Lab
09.2021 - 10.2023
- Responsible for optimizing client energy, water, and maintenance costs by implementing custom water treatment programs for a client list of around 70 customers per month.
- Performed regular testing and onsite inspections to ensure reliability and safe operation of critical heat transfer systems
- Produced daily detailed service reports for engineers and operators to inform about current system conditions.
- Performed practical and historical analysis, such as colorimetric, and titrimetric testing
- Monitored, maintained, and ran field tests, such as pH, conductivity and ORP for chemical pumps and automation equipment for commercial water treatment processes
- Operated tools to install, adjust and repair malfunctioning pieces of water treatment equipment
- Helped on board and train new water treatment technicians.
Instructor
Montebello Unified School District
04.2018 - 08.2021
- Fulfilled short and long term substitute teaching requirements for students in K-12 age groups
- Used various classroom management techniques to ensure classes of up to 30 students stayed focused
- Provided and developed effective pedagogical strategies for groups of students
- Monitored and recorded reports about events and academic and behavioral performance, and reported relevant information to principal or absentee teacher.
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (Internship)
Maxwell Vehicles
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Researched lithium-ion batteries and alternatives for electric vehicles and chargers
- Delivered technical presentations on different prototype's progress
- Designed components such as coolant fittings for electric vehicle equipment, using SOLIDWORKS
- Designed and implemented functionality behaviors on Arduino embedded system that utilized Control Area Network (CAN) serial communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05.2017
B.S. in Chemical Engineering -
California State University, Long Beach
05.2017
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Multitasking Abilities
- Team Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Problem-solving abilities
- Analytical Thinking
- Effective Communication
- Preventive Maintenance
- Research and Development
- Safety Protocols
- Root Cause Analysis
- Thermodynamics
Timeline
Building Energy Management Systems Fellowship
Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator
03.2024 - Current
Water Treatment Technician
Chem Pro Lab
09.2021 - 10.2023
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (Internship)
Maxwell Vehicles
08.2020 - 11.2020
Instructor
Montebello Unified School District
04.2018 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
California State University - Long Beach
B.S. in Chemical Engineering -
California State University, Long Beach
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