David Rodriguez
West Springfield,MA
Summary
Experienced project coordinator with over 24 years of experience in industrial manufacturing. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Consistently saved costs while increasing profits. A highly motivated and positive individual with great organizational and communication skills.
Diligent Industrial Electrician with sound knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC). Proficient in wiring diagrams, schematics, and industrial control systems. Excellent troubleshooting traits.
Highly motivated Firefighter with in-depth knowledge of safely suppressing fires. Thinks quickly under pressure and remains calm in stressful situations. Efficiently responding to fire and EMS alarms. Proficient performing emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
Holyoke Fire Department
12.2022 - Current
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
Electronic Technician
City Of Holyoke Gas & Electric Department
01.2021 - Current
- Install, modify, maintain, test, repair, calibrate, design of
electronic, electrical, and instrumentation equipment/systems used in the Electric Division. - Assist in development and planning of projects, programs, upgrades; assist in expediting projects through the Division
- Maintain and upgrade SCADA hardware and software systems
- Perform inspections of distribution equipment and keep performance records
Electronic Project Coordinator
U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission LLC
01.2006 - Current
- Provided engineering support to maintenance team during commissioning phase of project
- Worked with Mechanical Engineers to create prototypes of new designs and training materials
- Hands on experience with PLCs, HMIs , Vision systems, heat treat processes instrumentation, frequency drives, DC drives, pneumatic , hydraulics, servo drives, remote communications
- Involved in every process of machine building. From initial planing , ordering materiel's , programming PLCs , designing HMI and debugging final product
- Identify new ideas, products and/or features that improved Manufacturing process, reduced costs and kept product line in forefront of industry
- Checked compliance of company safety plan and delivered recommendations to address regulatory issues
- Planned and arranged meetings with external organizations and individuals, enabling all parties to meet and discuss project progress
- Modernized equipment to ease and cut down on down time
- Provided technical direction on projects and initiatives to other engineers, designers and technicians
Electrician
Clark & Falcetti Inc.
02.2003 - 01.2006
- Had the pleasure of working in many environments gaining an abundance of knowledge. Power plants, hospital, municipal waste plants, commercial, industrial facility , schools all while working on equipment unique to each environment.
- Supported technicians in equipment maintenance and repair
- Developed and executed layout and installation of electrical wiring and fixtures based on job terms and city regulations
- Accurately read blueprints to install power distribution equipment
- Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment
Plant Electrician
U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission LLC
12.1995 - 01.2003
- Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment
- Performed preventative maintenance on electrical panels and distribution systems, saving customers 30% off future repair spending
- Efficiently installed electrical systems and components with careful analysis of technical schematics and specifications
- Installed, maintained and repaired electrical wiring, controls and lighting systems
- Trouble shoot plant automation
- PLC programming and troubleshooting
Education
High School Diploma -
William J Dean Technical Community College
Holyoke, MA05.1995
Associate of Science - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MASkills
- Coordinating team projects
- First hand experience with industrial automation
- On time project delivery
- Managing projects
- Refurbishing various types of industrial equipment to today electrical and safety standards
Accomplishments
- Helped design and develop numerous new product automated lines to increase productivity of the plant
- Trained and mentored junior personnel in preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting procedures and damage control
- Over 20 years of experience in industrial and commercial applications
- Trained and experienced in PLC's, HMI, servo motors, frequency drives, SCADA, Auto CAD
- Electrical foremen on various project,one example being the Noble Hospital Cardiac Center in Westfield MA in 2003-04
- Lead Electrician on the project of updating controls for the Holyoke Dam Hydro Control Center which monitors and adjust everything from the bladder to very water over the dam to valves that divert the flow of water
Certification
- Licensed Massachusetts Journeymen Electrician
- Licensed Massachusetts Associate Home Inspector
- Certificate of completion AutoCad Electrical Essentials coarse
- Certificate of completion of Omron F series Vision systems
- Certificate of completion Rockwell Automation SLC 500 maintenance and trouble shooting coarse
- Graduated Massachusetts Fire Academy , certification of Firefighter 1 and 2
- Hazardous Materials: Operational Level Responder Certification
Timeline
Firefighter
Holyoke Fire Department
12.2022 - Current
Electronic Technician
City Of Holyoke Gas & Electric Department
01.2021 - Current
Electronic Project Coordinator
U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission LLC
01.2006 - Current
Electrician
Clark & Falcetti Inc.
02.2003 - 01.2006
Plant Electrician
U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission LLC
12.1995 - 01.2003
High School Diploma -
William J Dean Technical Community College
Associate of Science - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
Holyoke Community College