Juan Canchola
Summary
Predictive Maintenance Specialist with 15+ years of combined experience in the Power Utility and Wireless Telecommunications industries. Expert in condition-based monitoring, vibration, oil analysis, and thermography. Proven ability of maintaining high safety standards and regulatory compliance. Seeking to leverage technical knowledge and analytical capabilities in a Reliability Planning, Engineering, or Asset Management role with challenging growth opportunities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Predictive Maintenance Technician – Senior
Arizona Public Service
Surprise
01.2019 - Current
- Perform Predictive Maintenance processes and procedures using Thermography, Corona detection, Vibration, Acoustical detection, and Oil Analysis on substation, underground and overhead utility equipment.
- Primary UAS Pilot for PDM activities requiring drone support.
- Support statewide Engineering and Maintenance teams with technical expertise encompassing detailed reports and documentation.
- Configure instruments, verify and maintain calibration, analyze fault conditions, and document route data.
- Conduct infrared thermography scans with advanced understanding of emissivity, reflection, conductance, temperature and resolution including power & solar loading factors.
- Lead crews in troubleshooting and participate in continuous training programs and exercises.
Predictive Maintenance Technician – II
Arizona Public Service
Surprise
01.2017 - 01.2019
Predictive Maintenance Technician – I
Arizona Public Service
Surprise
01.2013 - 01.2017
Engineer Technician II
Trax International
Yuma Proving Ground
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Planned and executed testing and analysis of wireless telecommunications networks.
- Operated Spectrum Analyzer, Net Hawk, and TEMS tools for system monitoring.
- Provided technical support for RF system propagation and equipment enhancement.
- Documented system activity, configuration changes, and operational outcomes.
- Installed and maintained GSM network equipment.
- Conducted troubleshooting and repairs across multiple test sites.
- Coordinated repair activities to ensure contract compliance and timely service delivery.
On-Call Field Technician
Trax International
Yuma Proving Ground
01.2007 - 01.2008
Education
High School -
Kofa High School
Yuma, AZ01.2006
Skills
- Infrared Thermography
- Oil Analysis
- Level II UAS Drone Pilot
- Corona Detection
- Acoustical Detection
- Ultrasound Detection
- Partial Discharge Detection
- Condition-Based Monitoring
- Spectrum Analyzer knowledge
- Net Hawk experience
- TEMS Auto/Investigation
- Substation design knowledge
- Transformer design knowledge
- MS Windows
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Maximo
- Fulcrum
- Problem Solving
- Documentation & Reporting
- Single & Multi-Team/Department Collaboration
- Independent Work
- Regulatory Compliance (OSHA, HAZMAT, FERC, NERC, WECC)
- Strong Verbal & Written Communication
Education Certifications Training
- Kofa High School, Yuma, AZ, High School Diploma, 05/2006
- Infrared Thermographer Certification, Level III
- Airborne Ultrasound Certification, Level II
- UAS Drone Pilot Certification, Level II
- Certified Reliability Leader (CRL)
- Tower Climbing Safety & Rescue, Tide Water Tower Inc.
- Alcatel-Lucent WiMAX Training
- Fiber Optic Splicing and Connections
- HELIAX Connector Attachment, Andrew Institute
- Anritsu BTS Master Training, (W-CDMA, HSDPA, Node B)
Timeline
Predictive Maintenance Technician – Senior
Arizona Public Service
01.2019 - Current
Predictive Maintenance Technician – II
Arizona Public Service
01.2017 - 01.2019
Predictive Maintenance Technician – I
Arizona Public Service
01.2013 - 01.2017
Engineer Technician II
Trax International
01.2008 - 01.2013
On-Call Field Technician
Trax International
01.2007 - 01.2008
High School -
Kofa High School
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