Francisco J. Martinez Jr
El Paso
Summary
Dedicated Power Plant Operations and Maintenance Foreman with over 10 years of experience in mechanical systems and industrial electrical tasks. Skilled in coordinating maintenance schedules and implementing preventive programs, ensuring safety compliance and minimizing downtime.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Power Plant Operations And Maintenance Foreman
El Paso Electric
El Paso, TX
07.2015 - Current
- Supervised maintenance team, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational efficiency.
- Coordinated scheduling for routine inspections and equipment repairs to minimize downtime.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs, enhancing equipment reliability and performance.
- Trained personnel to ensure compliance.
- Proficiently perform mechanical duties for gas turbines and their supporting equipment, such as pumps, motors, valves, and compressors.
- Perform water purification duties at a level 3 RO Specialist
- Operate power plant control room via DCS.
- Perform advanced maintenance on medium voltage, low voltage, and communications systems
- Maintenance, repair, and retrofit low voltage and medium voltage switchgear.
- Certified to operate heavy equipment such as: industrial carry deck crane for critical lifts
Commisioning Eectrical Lead
Technical Diagnostic Services (TDS)
El Paso, TX
09.2014 - 07.2015
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Commissioned electrical systems such as: 48V and 4160V switchgear
- Performed wire termination checks and all wires and components
- Performed resistance testing on medium and high voltage cables
- Performed stress cone installation for medium voltage switchgear
Electrcial Journeyman
Ram Electric
Odessa, TX
06.2013 - 09.2014
- Installed and maintained electrical systems in industrial properties.
- Troubleshot electrical issues using advanced diagnostic tools and techniques.
- Collaborated with project managers to ensure timely completion of electrical installations.
- Supervised apprentice electricians, providing guidance on safety protocols and best practices.
Industrial Electrician
The Industrial Company, TIC
Steamboat Springs, CO
06.2008 - 05.2013
- Installed and maintained electrical systems in industrial machinery, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Conducted commission tasks with clients and supporting reams.
- Collaborated with engineering teams on system upgrades and modifications for improved performance.
- Trained junior electricians on safety protocols and best practices in electrical maintenance.
Aircraft Crash and Fire Rescue
US Navy
CVN 70 USS Carl Vinson
06.2003 - 07.2007
- Assisted crash and salvage teams on multiple emergencies throughout the flight deck on an aircraft carrier
- Maintained high readiness for any emergencies on the flight deck
- Maintained with all my training on a regular bases
- Maintained with all my training on a regular basis y aircraft.
Education
Associate of Science - Power Plant Technologies
Bismarck State College
Bismarck, ND12.2015
Skills
- Power tools operation
- Advanced tools such as: Rotalign, 475 HART communicator, FLIR thermal camera, and Bentley Nevada scout
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Lighting systems
- Microsoft office
- Industrial electrical tasks
- Mechanical systems
- Preventive and predictive maintenance
- GE Mark VIe DCS
- Ladder logic systems
- Reverse Osmosis familiarization
- Electrical and voltage testing equipment
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with TDS of 85 in the development of Montana Power Station commissioning and going online March of 2015
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop bearing and oil tracking spreadsheets.
- Re-designed valve and equipment positioning for safer and more efficient maintenance. This saved our Plant money in man-hours and prevented injuries.
- Achieved best CRASH team in the US Navy 7th fleet by completing over 80 rescues and emergencies.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Power Plant Operations And Maintenance Foreman
El Paso Electric
07.2015 - Current
Commisioning Eectrical Lead
Technical Diagnostic Services (TDS)
09.2014 - 07.2015
Electrcial Journeyman
Ram Electric
06.2013 - 09.2014
Industrial Electrician
The Industrial Company, TIC
06.2008 - 05.2013
Aircraft Crash and Fire Rescue
US Navy
06.2003 - 07.2007
Associate of Science - Power Plant Technologies
Bismarck State College