Joseph Aguirre
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Accomplished leader with a 15 year track record of success in assembling and guiding high-performing teams within the Electrical and Energy sector. Proficient in employing data-driven methodologies to enhance organizational performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement effective solutions. Known for implementing innovative policies and procedures informed by thorough research and stakeholder input. Adept at problem-solving and strategic decision-making, consistently delivering results while fostering positive relationships with stakeholders and clients. Experienced in project management, ensuring timely and cost-effective completion while upholding stringent quality standards. Possesses a keen awareness of industry trends and emerging technologies, committed to ongoing professional development and growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Engineer
Megger
01.2021 - Current
- Conducted hiring, firing, and annual reviews for team members, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for improvement
- Developed and maintained a scheduling system for technical support and training sessions
- Mentored junior engineers in best practices for problem-solving, fostering professional growth and development within the team.
- Provided technical support and industry wide training on substation assets, maintenance, testing and commissioning.
- Well versed in performing and analyzing basic and advance transformer testing such as IR, TTR, WR, PF, SFRA, DFR, Excitation current
- Point of contact and subject matter expert for Megger north America in the area of LV/MV/HV Circuit breaker, VLF/Tan Delta/Partial Discharge Cable, and all aspects of transformers used in numerous applications.
- Demonstrated rounded technical skills in battery asset management such as battery impedance and discharge testing and ground fault tracing.
- Validated and performed product development testing for the EGIL 200, SPI 4000, MGFL, TAU3, TTRU3 and TTRU 1 release in North America
- Collaborated with sales and manufacturing on product specifications, applications, software and contributed towards product design & development.
- Published/presented white papers, articles, online webinars, training videos, application notes and presented to Industry known committees/events
Project Manager/NEAT Sr. Field Engineer
Titan Quality Power Services
02.2019 - 12.2021
- Discussed engineering projects and products with both clients and other engineers.
- Developed and implemented job-specific training programs, boosting employee productivity and overall performance
- Prepared accurate time and material/hard bid quotes, maintained meticulous payroll time sheets and documentation, ensuring compliance with safety regulations
- Cultivate professional business relationships with target accounts.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Checked electrical components to identify defects and hazards and make necessary adjustments.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Proficient in high voltage transformer in de-gassing and testing IR, analyzing basic and advance transformer testing such as IR, TTR, WR, PF, SFRA, DFR, Excitation. MV/HV Breaker testing analyze timing, motion, first trip, coil current analysis
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by closely monitoring applicable laws and regulations within the industry sector throughout each stage of the project life cycle.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
Maintenance and Construction Crew Foreman
Oncor Electric Delivery
12.2014 - 02.2019
- Developed improved training protocols in alignment with company goals.
- Led and managed teams of up to 30 personnel, consistently achieving successful project completion.
- Planned and executed maintenance schedules, budgeting, and preventative maintenance for 100+ million-dollar projects, ensuring efficiency and longevity.
- Conducted various tests, such as Breakers Auto and Medium Power and Transformers Power Factor, SFRA, TTR, Insulation Resistance, Winding Resistance, Contact Resistance, Timing, High Pot, Dielectric Oil Test, High Current Injection to troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical and mechanical issues.
- Developed and implemented preventative maintenance plans, ensuring optimal equipment performance and longevity.
- Proficiently interpreted blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings, resulting in accurate construction and repair of equipment.
- Generated highly productive cycle times for labor, equipment and materials, identifying and evaluating job cost reduction strategies.
- Reviewed and monitored cost and man-hour budget for installation process to develop staff facilities, equipment and tool requirement plan.
- Resolved service requests by individually troubleshooting and addressing user issues.
- Oversaw testing and installation to assist maintenance and migration.
- Contacted manufacturers or vendors to resolve major hardware issues
- Collected, analyzed and reported on data for use in operational planning.
Lead Maintenance Electrician
Marshall Minerals Inc.
01.2010 - 12.2014
- Functioned as crew leader, overseeing work of lower-level licensed electricians and trade helpers.
- Followed electrical code manuals to install and repair electrical systems.
- Took ownership of electrical crew schedule, developing short- and long-term look ahead schedules to align with execution plans.
- Meticulously tested installations to check continuity of circuits and compatibility and safety of components using test equipment such as ohmmeter, amp meter, voltmeter and oscilloscope.
- Reviewed design specifications for newly engineered components and processes.
- Scheduled preventive maintenance programs to keep equipment in good working condition.
- Enforced safety regulations and penalized workers for not following work safety agreements.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Prepared and planned worksite duties
Education
MBA - Business Management
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA12.2023
Graduate Certificate - Energy Finance
The University of Texas of The Permian Basin
Odessa, TX12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering Technology
The University of Texas of The Permian Basin
Odessa, TX08.2022
Associate of Science - Industrial Maintenance Technology
Texas State Technical College Marshall
Marshall, TX12.2014
Skills
- Database set up and maintenance
- Safety training
- Electrical testing knowledge
- Service Schedule Coordination
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Project Coordination
- Safety Meetings
- Quality Assurance & Standards
- Project Management
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Root Cause Analysis
- Supervision & Leadership
- Good Work Ethic
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Six Sigma Methodology
- Cost-Reduction Strategy
- Performance Management
- Decision Making
- Solutions Development
- Requirements/Success Metrics
- Continuous Improvement
Timeline
Principal Engineer
Megger
01.2021 - Current
Project Manager/NEAT Sr. Field Engineer
Titan Quality Power Services
02.2019 - 12.2021
Maintenance and Construction Crew Foreman
Oncor Electric Delivery
12.2014 - 02.2019
Lead Maintenance Electrician
Marshall Minerals Inc.
01.2010 - 12.2014
MBA - Business Management
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Graduate Certificate - Energy Finance
The University of Texas of The Permian Basin
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering Technology
The University of Texas of The Permian Basin
Associate of Science - Industrial Maintenance Technology
Texas State Technical College Marshall
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