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JUAN MENDOZA

JUAN MENDOZA

Brownsville,TX

Summary

Highly motivated employee with a strong desire to take on new challenges and drive team success. Demonstrates a solid work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively without supervision and quickly mastering new skills. With over 7 years of experience as an operator, I bring a solid foundation in leadership, technical expertise, planning, and problem-solving. Skilled in Leading safe startups and monitoring various systems to ensure optimal performance, with a strong background in mechanical and electrical skills.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Launch Operations Specialist

SpaceX
Brownsville, TX
10.2023 - Current

In charge of the operation and maintenance of critical systems, including power plant, wastewater treatment facilities, potable water distribution, and cryogenic systems (LOX, LN2, LAR, LNG). I ensure all systems operate within required parameters, promptly address any anomalies, and respond efficiently to emergencies. I collaborate closely with engineering teams to support system maintenance, upgrades, and enhancements, contributing to the development of work orders and test plans. Ensuring communication and teamwork across all levels of the organization to maintain operational integrity and drive continuous improvement.

Power Plant Senior Operator

South Texas Electric Cooperative,Red Gate
Edinburg, TX
06.2020 - 10.2023
  • Operate Reciprocate Engines for power generation and auxiliary equipment to provide efficient, reliable and safe production of power
  • Ensures operations and maintenance activities are conducted in a safe and compliant manner and in compliance with STEC's safety program
  • Analyze data from control panels to identify any abnormalities in plant performance
  • Responds to emergency conditions at the plant, including equipment breakdowns and outages, and assists troubleshooting efforts to repair equipment or correct other problems
  • Communicates operational and equipment issues with the Operations Supervisor, Plant Manager, System Operations and Wholesale Marketing/QSE
  • Maintain accurate records of system operation in computer data logs and prepared reports to inform next shift about notable needs and incidents.
  • Provides direct oversight and on-the-job training to new hires.

Power Plant Operator

South Texas Electric Cooperative,Red Gate
Edinburg, TX
03.2017 - 06.2020
  • Responsible for monitoring, operating and performing routine maintenance on power plant equipment and auxiliaries
  • Inspected Plant equipment on daily basis and made monitoring adjustments to maintain system integrity and peak operations.
  • Identified and reported abnormalities for timely corrective actions.
  • Responded to plant emergencies and equipment breakdowns following appropriate protocols.

Research and Development Technician

National Electric Coil
BROWNSVILLE, Texas
10.2013 - 03.2017
  • Responsible for testing on wide variety of high voltage coils and bars that we manufacture for turbo and hydro generators
  • Involvement with the monitoring, testing and measuring of product components as copper, impregnating resin, RTD’s, core lamination, various types of insulation, etc
  • Interpreted test results and determined need for retesting.
  • Analyzed experimental results and determined whether results fit within standard procedures.

Quality Control Inspector

National Electric Coil
BROWNSVILLE, Texas
04.2012 - 10.2013
  • Responsible for the quality inspections of various types of high voltage coils and bars during the different manufacturing process
  • In conformance to controlled standards of dimensions and electrical preparations such as resistance, Power Factor, Partial Discharge, electrical weave forms, etc
  • Monitoring production process and work with Production Engineers to provide quality according to the company and customers standards.
  • Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.

Mechatronic Technician

HGOH Tecnologia y Diseños
Matamoros, Tamaulipas Mexico
02.2005 - 02.2007
  • Responsible for mechanical assembling of various types of automated machines or fixtures, installing control boxes, PLC, visions systems, wire different types of sensors, pneumatic systems etc following design P&ID's and flow charts
  • Adjusted or modified equipment to enhance equipment performance or to respond to customer requests.
  • Download Programs to the PLC and Drivers, perform tryouts for ensure the full performance according with the client requirements and troubleshooting
  • Preventive and corrective maintenance in the customer work site.

Education

B.S - Mechatronic Engineering

Instituto Tecnologico De Matamoros-ITM
Matamoros Tamaulipas Mexico
01.2009

Associate of Science - Electronic Technician

CBTIS 189
Matamoros Tamaulipas Mexico
06.2004

Skills

  • Bilingual(English/Spanish)
  • Complex problem solving
  • Active listening and Speaking
  • Management skills
  • Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  • Forklift / Manlift Operation
  • PLC's Beginner level
  • High & Low Voltage Work
  • P&ID Diagrams
  • Computer Skills
  • Hazardous Materials Handling

References

Andres Olivares 

Field Engineer/Generator Specialist–Calpine (956)572-5368 

Anna Gegenava 

R&D Laboratory Manager-National Electric Coil. (956) 336-5636 

Bjorn Ostenberg 

Technical Manager/Gas Engines-Wärtsilä. (562) 243-2952

Ruben Tellez 

Plant Manager/ STEC Red Gate Power Plant (956)517-7895

Trainings

  • Black Start by ERCOT
  • Generator Improvement & Troubleshooting by HPC Technical Services
  • Lead Abatement Contractor

Timeline

Launch Operations Specialist

SpaceX
10.2023 - Current

Power Plant Senior Operator

South Texas Electric Cooperative,Red Gate
06.2020 - 10.2023

Power Plant Operator

South Texas Electric Cooperative,Red Gate
03.2017 - 06.2020

Research and Development Technician

National Electric Coil
10.2013 - 03.2017

Quality Control Inspector

National Electric Coil
04.2012 - 10.2013

Mechatronic Technician

HGOH Tecnologia y Diseños
02.2005 - 02.2007

B.S - Mechatronic Engineering

Instituto Tecnologico De Matamoros-ITM

Associate of Science - Electronic Technician

CBTIS 189
JUAN MENDOZA