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Overview
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Certification
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Diego Castillo

santa cruz,US

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities and meet team goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cogeneration Operator

City Of San Jose
06.2023 - Current

- Responsible for operating, maintaining and overhauling the Facility's industrial mechanical and electrical equipment related to large stationary diesel-ignited/spark-ignited engine driven blowers and/or power generators, gas compressors and gas storage such as commonly found in municipal power plants, natural gas pipeline compressor stations and large marine propulsion systems.

- Performing preventative maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on Facility equipment. Providing 24/7 staffing and typically assigned to rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

- Preventive maintenance and inspections of all equipment in the Power and Air (P&A) section. (Gas compressors, cooling towers, fire tube Boilers, Recirculating Chillers, Tertiary blowers, Emergency generators, Stationary engines, Natural gas generators, Cogeneration generators and more.)

- Use precision measuring tools, granite table, non-destructive testing, Prussian blue, polishing stones, fitting bearings to shafts.

- Various welding disciplines (such as arc, tig, mig) as well as oxy-acetylene and plasma/carbon arc cutting.

- Fabricate specialty tools, obsolete engine parts, and fixtures.

- Operate bridge cranes, chain falls, lever hoists and all associated rigging.

- Interpret drawings, service manuals and parts manuals.

- Operate seat grinder, valve grinder, drill press, band saw, vertical mill, engine lathe, iron worker, sheet metal brake and surface grinder as well as forklift and man lift.

- Repair and inspect of low and high pressure-piping systems.

- Work with other facility personnel and maintain proper communication throughout team jobs.

- Attend all safety trainings.

Equipment Mechanic

City Of San Jose
09.2019 - 06.2023
  • Perform electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, welding, brazing and mechanical repairs as well as preventative maintenance
  • Familiar with Honeywell, Seimens, Mitsubishi, Cummins, CAT, generators, peterbilt, spartan, oshkosh, kubota, john deer, Jacobsen, John Rude, Paccar, Industrial equipment, allison, emergency service equipment and more
  • Troubleshoot issues with diesel engines, gasoline engines, and propane engines, Natural gas engines, Mixed gas engines, pneumatic, hydraulic, and water/plumbing on vehicles and in stationary locations
  • Determine what parts and tools are necessary to make repairs
  • Perform repairs and communicate with staff
  • Complete shop paperwork, parts paper work, and proper communication
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area along with maintaining hazmat within facility.

Senior Mechanic

Fast Lane Porsche Repair
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Maintain/repair air compressor system for facility.
  • Maintain/repair waste oil system for facility.
  • Small appliance refrigeration repair.
  • Mechanical Repair ( Engine overhauls, transmission overhauls, Oil delivery system work, Intermediate shaft bearing repairs, fuel systems and further drive train).
  • Mechanical Maintenance ( Annual services, 30,60,90,120k services, inspections and prioritizing repairs, pre track prep and inspections, Preventative Maintenance).
  • Electrical Repair ( shorts, rodent repairs, heat repairs, water damage repairs, troubleshoot/diag).

Facilities Mechanic

Keener Auto Body
08.2015 - 01.2017
  • Serviced, repaired and troubleshooting with heated paint booths.
  • Troubleshoot, Perform maintenance, Repair, Multiple air compressor systems throughout the facility.
  • Repair on RV furnaces, Water pumping systems, hvac systems, and refrigeration systems
  • Maintained facility and tools within facility

Facilities Maintenance Technician

La Posada Retirement Home
08.2015 - 01.2017
  • Maintain, repair, diagnose the following equipments.
  • Kitchen commercial dish washers within facility
  • Commercial vacuums and supply fans
  • Commercial walk in freezers and fridges
  • Commercial ventilation systems
  • Boilers and air handlers
  • Irrigation systems throughout the facility
  • Lighting systems within the western side of the facility

Education

Professional - automotive science

De Anza College
cupertino, California

High School Diploma -

Santa Cruz High
santa cruz, California

Skills

  • Safety Compliance
  • Tool Operation
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Project Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Troubleshooting

Certification

  • Certified EPA 608 Universal Technician Certification
  • Basic Life Support Certified
  • California Air Resource Board Heavy duty maintenance and repair tester certified
  • Journeyman Rigging Certified.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Refrences

Available upon request.

Timeline

Cogeneration Operator

City Of San Jose
06.2023 - Current

Equipment Mechanic

City Of San Jose
09.2019 - 06.2023

Senior Mechanic

Fast Lane Porsche Repair
01.2017 - 01.2018

Facilities Mechanic

Keener Auto Body
08.2015 - 01.2017

Facilities Maintenance Technician

La Posada Retirement Home
08.2015 - 01.2017

Professional - automotive science

De Anza College

High School Diploma -

Santa Cruz High
Diego Castillo