Edgardo Rafael Naal Matos
Gatesville,USA
Summary
Electrical engineer and technician with 19 years of experience in electrical maintenance and management. Expertise in preventive and corrective maintenance of machinery and high-voltage networks (up to 765 kV), supervising teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Skilled in diagnosing and repairing complex electrical systems, technical oversight, and client advisory services. Strong background in instrumentation, control systems, and system integration, with a results-driven approach and commitment to quality and efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Industrial Control Engineer
West Coast Cryogenic Services
12.2024 - Current
- Performed detailed analysis of process data to identify areas for improvement, leading to optimized plant performance.
- Ensured proper documentation of all aspects related to controls engineering projects, including design specifications, test results, and operational procedures for future reference purposes or regulatory requirements fulfillment.
- Designed and implemented custom control solutions to address unique process challenges, improving overall system functionality.
- Coordinated closely with vendors to optimize supply chain management and secure competitive pricing on necessary equipment components or services.
- Conducted rigorous testing of control systems to validate performance and ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of control systems into existing infrastructure.
- Supported commissioning activities by providing technical expertise during start-up and initial operation phases of new installations or upgrades.
- Provided expert guidance on selection of appropriate instrumentation and control devices for various applications, enhancing system accuracy and reliability.
- Managed projects from concept through completion, ensuring timely delivery while adhering to budget constraints.
- Design of force and control schematics of systems, through Eplan electric software.
Electrical Technician
Vossloh North America
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Perform preventative maintenance and plant repairs
- Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listen to problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments
- Reading and interpreting electrical plans/drawings
- Repair machinery and equipment using proper methods, replacing parts, troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical, electronic, controls, hydraulic/mechanical systems
- Conserve maintenance resources by using equipment, parts and supplies as necessary to achieve job results
- Remove defective parts using disassembly devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; Examine the shape and texture of the pieces
- Respond quickly to any emergency
- Promote all company safety guidelines and standards
- Provide maintenance information by answering questions and requests
- Provide purchase recommendations for new parts and maintenance equipment
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations; uses pressure washing machines, sweeps, cleans debris, arranges work areas, gathers tools, returns and replaces tools in their appropriate storage area; maintenance of hand tools, power tools, welders and portable saws
- Document all repairs, preventive maintenance and inspections
Residential Electrician
Rosas Construction
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Plan and Initiate Projects
- Install Underground Power Circuit and Telephone Feeders to Entrance Facilities
- Provide or Connect to the Grounding Electrode System
- Install Pathways and Spaces for Installation of Low Voltage Wiring
- Install Pathways and Circuit Conductors for Power Distribution
- Test, Certify and Troubleshoot All System Wiring Installations
- Install and Verify Operation of Security, Fire Alarm and Access Control Systems
- Install Sound and Cable TV Distribution Systems
- Install Local Area Network Systems
- Install and Work on other subsystems such as Heating / Air Conditioning, PhotoVoltaic Generation and Energy Management Systems
Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer
VENCEMOS (CEMEX)
01.2018 - 03.2023
- Supervised electric technicians and plant's instrumentation technicians
- Planned preventive and corrective maintenance of the plant equipment
- Prepared monthly reports of maintenance activities
- Organized, led and trained crew members to complete electrical instrumentation projects within established guidelines and timeframes
Maintenance Engineer II
CVG EDELCA (CORPOELEC)
08.2011 - 01.2018
- Coordinated preventive and corrective maintenance to power, measurement, supervision, and control equipments of the country's main power grid
- Carried out work at high voltage(greater than 115 KV) and extra high voltage (765 kV)
- Plan, supervise, and control of management
- Evaluate management indicators and prepare technical reports
- Visually inspected and tested machinery and equipment, performing routine preventive maintenance
- Performed troubleshooting and repair for complex electrical equipment
- Documented maintenance activities and confirmed compliance with relevant regulations
- Diagnosed and resolved machine operation variations and equipment problems
- Planned, followed and controlled maintenance management
- Conducted evaluations of management indicators
Maintenance Engineer I
CVG EDELCA
08.2006 - 08.2011
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality
- Visually inspected and tested machinery and equipment, performing routine preventive maintenance
- Carried out preventive and corrective maintenance to power, measurement, supervision and control equipments of the high and extra-high voltage network of the country's main electrical grid
- Analyzed and attended to failures in the equipments associated to high and extra-high voltage electrical substations
- Participated in the transition of EDELCA companies to CORPOELEC
Commercial Engineer
CAMOZZI S.A
08.2005 - 08.2006
- Served as primary point of contact for triaging technical issues
- Reviewed technical guidelines to verify compliance with information security standards and best practices
- Contributed technical oversight to assist team project fulfillment
- Monitored technology infrastructure against core standards to provide technical assessment and advisory services
- Technically and commercially assisted and advised clients
- Provided commercial and after-sales service to clients
- Digitized 100% of the printed catalogs
- Tracked merchandise inventory
Education
Diploma - Industrial Control
Escuela Control
Lima09-2025
Master - Electrical Engineering
IUTEB
Puerto Ordaz, Bolívar (Venezuela)01-2025
Electrical Engineer -
Universidad De Oriente (UDO)
Puerto La Cruz, Anzoátegui Venezuela11.2005
Technician - Radio and TV Electronics Technician
MS Modern School Inc
Miami, FL10.2005
Skills
- Administrative experience
- Microsoft Office
- Maintenance
- Mechanical knowledge
- Leadership
- Driving
- Storage
- Industrial maintenance
- Customer service
- Sensors
- Design and interpretation of electrical schematics
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Control panel design
- Predictive maintenance
- Network configuration
- Variable frequency drives
- Industrial automation
- Pneumatic systems
- Energy management
- Data acquisition
- Control system programming
- Motion control
- Embedded systems
- Electrical design
- PLC programming
- System troubleshooting
- Document interpretation
- Mathematics proficiency
Additionalinformation - Summary
Electrical Engineer trained in high and extra high voltage (115 kV- 765 kV) and Maintenance, with more than 18 years of experience. Advisor to electrical engineering students as an Industrial tutor. Researcher selected for international Electrical Engineering presentations.
Personal Information
Title: Electrical Engineer
Research
- Industrial Tutoring, Degree work: Detailed engineering for a new cargo distribution center, for the Matanzas concrete plant 'VENCEMOS S.A.C.A', located in the Matanzas industrial zone, Puerto Ordaz - Bolívar State., Excellent, 2020
- VII International Conference on Electrical Engineering FIE 2014, Working Presentation Santiago Cuba. Nominated and selected work: Analysis of the adjustment and coordination criteria of the protection system of the Jose 400/115/34.5 kV electrical transmission substation of the National Electric Corporation (CORPOELEC)., 2014
- Research work to qualify for the title of Electrical Engineer, Analysis of the adjustment and coordination criteria of the protection system of the Jose 400/115/34.5 kV electrical substation., Excellent, 2005
Certification
- Texas Driver's License
Languages
English
Elementary
Timeline
Industrial Control Engineer
West Coast Cryogenic Services
12.2024 - Current
Electrical Technician
Vossloh North America
02.2024 - 07.2024
Residential Electrician
Rosas Construction
06.2023 - 10.2023
Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer
VENCEMOS (CEMEX)
01.2018 - 03.2023
Maintenance Engineer II
CVG EDELCA (CORPOELEC)
08.2011 - 01.2018
Maintenance Engineer I
CVG EDELCA
08.2006 - 08.2011
Commercial Engineer
CAMOZZI S.A
08.2005 - 08.2006
- Texas Driver's License
Diploma - Industrial Control
Escuela Control
Master - Electrical Engineering
IUTEB
Electrical Engineer -
Universidad De Oriente (UDO)
Technician - Radio and TV Electronics Technician
MS Modern School Inc
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