Gerardo Pastore
Lawndale,CA
Summary
Forward-thinking professional possessing positive outlook and strong work ethic. Bringing 9 years of hands-on experience designing, installing and troubleshooting automated process control systems. Familiar with different brands in the industry. Recognized as excellent resource dedicated to improving operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wayside Signal Inspector
Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority
06.2018 - Current
- Performs field equipment data log downloads, checks proper communication on the field equipment network, update field equipment settings using FTP clients
- Inspects, tests, and performs corrective and preventative maintenance of wayside signals, interlocking, centralized traffic control (CTC), automatic train control (ATC), and grade crossing warning devices, including signal bonding, track transmitters, and receivers, impedance bonds, power switches, multiplexing equipment, energized equipment up to 480 volts, and electromechanical signal devices.
SCADA and Automation Technician
Carlisle Interconnect Technologies
07.2017 - 05.2018
- Installation of instrumentation components such as PLCs, HMIs, transceivers.
- Support and design of industrial ethernet networks using PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, PROFIBUS and ModBus TCP/IP
- Design ladder logic programs for PLCs used on site, also maintain and troubleshoot such automation systems.
- Reviewed drawings and code specifications to determine appropriate layouts for wiring installations in building automation systems.
Technical Manager
CEC Entertainment
05.2016 - 07.2017
- Troubleshoot and maintain mechatronic systems to deliver proper functioning.
- IT Support for office equipment such as desktop computers, laptops, printers, or related equipment, low voltage installations such as replace bad outlets, install new circuit breakers.
- Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
- Liaised between business and technology units to manage delivery schedules for applications.
Field service/Instrumentation technician
San Jose Coffee Mill
02.2010 - 09.2012
- Installations of PLCs, sensors, transducers, electro pneumatics valves
- Industrial Ethernet Networks, Structure Cabling, RFID Access Control Systems, Office and building automation, Installation and configuration of IP cameras.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechatronics Engineering
ITCAFEPADE
10.2015
Associate of Science - Solar PV Maintenance
LATTC
Los Angeles, CA10.2017
Skills
- Control systems
- Process Automation
- SCADA Systems
- Process Control
- Technical knowledge
Certification
- OSHA 30
- Google IT Automation with Python
- SQL Essential Training
- FOA Fiber Optics Certification
Timeline
Wayside Signal Inspector
Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority
06.2018 - Current
SCADA and Automation Technician
Carlisle Interconnect Technologies
07.2017 - 05.2018
Technical Manager
CEC Entertainment
05.2016 - 07.2017
Field service/Instrumentation technician
San Jose Coffee Mill
02.2010 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Science - Mechatronics Engineering
ITCAFEPADE
Associate of Science - Solar PV Maintenance
LATTC
- OSHA 30
- Google IT Automation with Python
- SQL Essential Training
- FOA Fiber Optics Certification
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