Karen Vega
Solenis
Carson,CA
1
Language
11
years of professional experience
Technical operations and quality professional with experience in chemical service programs, aerospace manufacturing, and industrial operations. Military-trained with a strong foundation in safety, preventative maintenance, and clear technical documentation. Comfortable managing technical performance, reviewing lab and field data, maintaining inventory and quality records, and working closely with operations, sales, and customer teams. Educated in aeronautics and currently continuing coursework to build on technical and business skills. Known for being reliable, detail-oriented, and focused on improving processes and outcomes in both office and field settings.
Work History
Service Technician
2 Years 7 Months- Set up, maintained, and troubleshot monitoring and chemical feed equipment.
- Performed lab testing and adjusted chemical feed programs based on performance data.
- Managed on-site chemical inventory, supported deliveries, and submitted order requests.
- Reviewed system data and communicated performance issues and improvement opportunities to sales and operations.
- Coordinated directly with mill operations to support consistent chemical performance and quality outcomes.
Aircraft Structural Mechanic
1 Year 4 Months- Assembled aircraft structures in accordance with blueprints, specifications, and technical manuals.
- Performed corrosion control, inspections, and quality verification with minimal supervision.
- Verified dimensions and clearances using precision measuring tools including micrometers and calipers.
- Supported flight line safety initiatives and maintained accurate work documentation.
Facilities Maintenance Manager
1 Year 4 Months- Planned and coordinated maintenance activities in alignment with budgets and operational needs.
- Supervised staff, recruited new team members, and supported training and development.
- Maintained vendor records, payment tracking, energy usage data, and activity reports.
- Supported building improvements and continuous process improvements.
Work Study Student
1 Year 11 Months- Supported office operations through documentation, data entry, and correspondence management.
- Maintained databases, generated spreadsheets, and assisted with reports and presentations.
- Handled confidential payment and administrative data with accuracy.
M1A2 Abrams System Maintainer
3 Years 7 Months- Preformed preventative maintenance on several types of vehicle fleets
- Troubleshoot equipment to determine cause of issue or malfunction and identified appropriate repairs.
- Kept accurate records of all machine and equipment repair work that had been performed.
- Removed defective wiring systems, hydraulics and braking systems and replaced with new parts, enabling machines to return to service.
- Saftley used tools, equipment, and vehicles to avoid injuries and mishap
Education
Diploma - Aeronautics
- Business & Sociology Coursework
Continuing Education
Skills
Technical Documentation
Quality Control
Inventory Management
Data Analysis
Process Improvement
Preventative Maintenance
Equipment Troubleshooting
Safety & Compliance
Cross-Functional Communication
Blueprint Reading
Microsoft Office
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Military Service
- United States Army – M1 Abrams Tank System Maintainer
- Rank: E-4 | June 2015 – January 2019
Timeline
Service Technician
Solenis
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Aircraft Structural Mechanic
Northrop Grumman
09.2022 - 01.2024Read More
Facilities Maintenance Manager
Xavier Group
12.2020 - 04.2022Read More
Work Study Student
Cypress College
01.2019 - 12.2020Read More
M1A2 Abrams System Maintainer
US Army
07.2015 - 02.2019Read More
Cypress College
from Business & Sociology Coursework
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Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
Diploma from Aeronautics
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