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EDGAR SALAZAR

Corsicana

Summary

Experienced Maintenance Mechanic with 8+ years of experience in maintaining and repairing complex manufacturing and production equipment. Highly knowledgeable in deciphering schematics, drawings, and blueprints. A professional with a strong work ethic and good physical agility. Known for being a problem-solver, adaptable, and self-motivated. Dedicated to ensuring smooth operations and top mechanical performance.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Utilities Technician

Freshpet
Ennis
01.2024 - Current

• Operate, monitor, and maintain plant utility systems including boilers, air compressors, chillers, ammonia refrigeration, water treatment, and wastewater systems.

• Perform preventative maintenance and emergency repairs on critical infrastructure supporting facility operations.

• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical failures using P&ID diagrams, schematics, and diagnostic tools.

• Utilize CMMS to log maintenance tasks and ensure regulatory compliance and equipment reliability.

• Collaborate with cross-function teams to implement 5S and continuous improvement projects focused on sustainability and operational efficiency.

Truck Driver/Anomaly Digs

Strike LLC
01.2023 - 11.2023
  • Hauled and transported heavy equipment
  • Performed routine inspections of the truck to ensure it is in good working condition and report any maintenance or repair needs to the appropriate department.
  • Conducted hot line locating and exposed hot lines
  • Sandblasted pipe to repair anomaly
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment
  • Developed welding processes to improve coherence, accuracy, and precision of welds
  • Cleaned work sites, including hauling trash and debris, cleaning tools and equipment
  • Documented all installations, maintenance, and repairs performed on equipment
  • Coordinate with project managers to schedule and prioritize equipment transport to various job sites

Maintenance Mechanic II

Dart Container
Waxahachie
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Layout, assemble, install and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. Repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators and related equipment.
  • Assist machinist / fabricators in fabricating parts.
  • Follow specification of basic blueprints, manuals and schematic drawings, install, maintain and repair equipment, machinery, physical structures and plumbing/electrical systems.
  • Using tools ranging from common hand tools and power tools, such as hammers, saws, drills and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments, and electrical and electronic devices.
  • Train other Maintenance Mechanics as required.
  • Use analytical troubleshooting skills to dismantle defective machines and equipment to gain access to problem areas or to install new or repaired parts.
  • Communicate with operators to detect equipment problems and to ascertain whether mechanical or human error contributed to the problems.
  • Test machines following repairs to ensure good product quality prior to returning machine to service.
  • Lubricate and clean parts including bearings, shafts and gears.
  • Inform appropriate management personnel of equipment and parts needs through SAP program.
  • Complies with all company plant, safety, and GMP's rules.

Apprentice Lineman

Kv Power
Andrews
04.2018 - 01.2020
  • Installed, maintained, and repaired electrical transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires, and related equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, and switches.
  • Dug holes, using augers, and set poles, using cranes and power line equipment.
  • Placed insulating or fireproofing materials over conductors and joints.
  • Trimmed trees that could be hazardous to the functioning of cables or wires.
  • Climbed poles or used truck-mounted buckets or cranes with bucket attachments to access equipment on average of 120 feet in the air while maintaining proper fall protection standards.
  • Adhered to safety practices and procedures, such as checking equipment regularly and erecting barriers around work areas resulting in 0 incidents.
  • Constructed secondary services, from residential to commercial/industrial 3 phase applications.
  • Underground electrical equipment
  • Troubleshooting outages
  • Make service changes and perform disconnects and reconnect.
  • Worked long hours in extreme weather conditions.
  • Studied accident & prevention manual/policies and procedures.
  • Collaborate with other linemen to complete projects efficiently and effectively, ensuring all safety measures are followed and promoting a positive team environment.

Welder Helper

Troy Construction
Houston
10.2016 - 07.2017
  • Assisted welder with buffing and grinding all welds.
  • Read blueprints.
  • Laid out, fitted, and fabricated metal components.
  • Followed all safety guidelines, including proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Inspect grooves, angles, and gap allowance with micrometer, caliper, and other precision instruments.
  • Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Developed welding processes to improve coherence, accuracy, and precision of welds.
  • Assist welders in setting up and operating welding equipment to weld parts and assemblies

Supervisor

Strike LLC
Houston
10.2015 - 08.2016
  • Supervised and managed a clean-up crew
  • Encouraged a strong work ethic and promoted safety on a daily basis
  • Responsible for overseeing and coordinating the work of employees on my crew
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of work sites, including hauling debris and trash, cleaning tools, and storing equipment
  • Documented all installations, maintenance, and repairs performed on equipment
  • Implement and enforce company policies and procedures related to safety and cleanliness in the workplace

Labor Hand

WHC Energy Services
Broussard
04.2015 - 09.2015
  • Hot Line Locator
  • Exposed hot lines so track-hoes.
  • Prepare job sites for installation by removing obstacles and debris.
  • Adhere to codes and safety regulations on all projects.
  • Test and troubleshoot existing systems in need of maintenance or repair.
  • Measured parts with rulers, calipers, and micrometers to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
  • Conducted routine maintenance and inspections to identify and address mechanical issues.
  • Diagnosed equipment issues by analyzing error messages and testing results.
  • Analyzed blueprints and manufacturer instructions to take apart and reassemble machinery for maintenance and component replacements.
  • Read and interpreted schematics, diagrams, and blueprints to follow specifications in maintaining industrial machinery.
  • Assist in the setup and maintenance of job sites, including assembling and disassembling equipment and ensuring all tools are properly stored and maintained.

Call Center Representative

Northland Communications
Corsicana
08.2011 - 01.2015
  • Processed Payments over the phone
  • Assisted Customers with any questions they may have had, regarding their bill.
  • Sales Calls
  • Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of the company's products and services to best assist customers with their inquiries and concerns.
  • Conducting customer satisfaction surveys to gather feedback on call center interactions and identify areas for improvement.
  • Provide exceptional customer service by actively listening to customer concerns and finding quick and effective resolutions.

Maintenance Technician

Lance Inc
Corsicana
05.2009 - 07.2011
  • Program adjustment
  • Complies with all company plant, safety, and GMP's rules
  • Timely reporting of all end of shift paper work
  • Troubleshoot and fix mechanic problems.
  • Change machine parts. Hydraulic cylinders, Mac valves, steam valves, water valves, pilot valves, tooling and alignments
  • Implement preventive maintenance procedures to minimize downtime and ensure efficient operation of machinery and equipment.
  • Collaborate with production team to ensure efficient operation of machinery and equipment
  • Carrying out Electrical and Mechanical maintenance in an automated environment.
  • Working on PLC systems, sensors, motors, inverters, control panels, hydraulics, pneumatics, and gearboxes.

Education

Electrical Line worker Program Certification - General Educational Development

Northwest Lineman College
Denton, TX
04.2018

Skills

  • Breakdown large machines
  • Complete repair services
  • Preventative and scheduled maintenance
  • Respond quickly to emergencies
  • Flexible schedule
  • Troubleshooting specialist
  • Equipment Reliability
  • Climbing distribution and transmission wood poles
  • Handline rigging and knot applications
  • Operate truck mounted boom
  • Leadership and Communication
  • Knows how to handle drills
  • Knows how to handle boom truck
  • Knows how to handle wrenches
  • Knows how to handle wire cutters
  • 8 years industrial maintenance
  • Product Quality
  • Process Changes
  • Total Productive Maintenance
  • Succession Planning
  • Safety precautions
  • Vast mechanical knowledge
  • Initiative to work independently
  • Strategic thinker
  • Microsoft office
  • Internet
  • Computer skills
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • PLC programming/troubleshooting
  • Rebuilding pumps and motors

Timeline

Utilities Technician

Freshpet
01.2024 - Current

Truck Driver/Anomaly Digs

Strike LLC
01.2023 - 11.2023

Maintenance Mechanic II

Dart Container
01.2020 - 01.2023

Apprentice Lineman

Kv Power
04.2018 - 01.2020

Welder Helper

Troy Construction
10.2016 - 07.2017

Supervisor

Strike LLC
10.2015 - 08.2016

Labor Hand

WHC Energy Services
04.2015 - 09.2015

Call Center Representative

Northland Communications
08.2011 - 01.2015

Maintenance Technician

Lance Inc
05.2009 - 07.2011

Electrical Line worker Program Certification - General Educational Development

Northwest Lineman College
EDGAR SALAZAR