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Kevin Calderon

Bakersfield,CA

Summary

Professional technician with strong background in operations and maintenance, prepared for role. Skilled in equipment troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance. Known for collaborative teamwork and dependable performance under changing conditions. Focused on operational efficiency, safety protocols, and achieving measurable results.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead O&M Technician

Western Power and Steam, LLC
10.2024 - Current
  • Maintained high safety standards by following established protocols and guidelines during all O&M tasks.
  • Improved overall efficiency through effective communication with team members, sharing essential information about equipment status and potential hazards.
  • Reduced downtime by troubleshooting and repairing electrical, mechanical, and control systems in a timely manner.
  • Contributed to successful plant audits by maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment history.
  • Supported optimal facility function with regular cleaning, calibration, alignment, and lubrication of equipment components.

Equipment Maintenance Technician

Tesla
02.2024 - 10.2024
    • Troubleshot and repaired electromechanical and pneumatic systems, using electrical drawings.
    • Completed preventive maintenance routines, documentation and procedures.
    • Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to established safety procedures and guidelines.
    • Performed basic preventive maintenance and repairs on production equipment such as motors, conveyors, mechanical components or electrical wiring and electrical components for production equipment.
    • Diagnosed electrical and mechanical problems related to all material handling equipment components.
    • Assisted in mentoring junior technicians by providing guidance and directions.
    • Reduced downtime through efficient troubleshooting and repair of malfunctioning equipment.

Operations and Maintenance Technician

Western Power and Steam
02.2023 - 02.2024
  • Perform and maintain weekly, monthly quarterly and annual maintenance on equipment and systems
  • Clean, lubricate and maintain turbine, pumps, motors, and compressors to prevent failure
  • Rebuilt, modify, and install various equipment to RO system to perform at a higher efficiency and save company 75k annually
  • Perform outside operations including but not limited to: Water chemistry, Anhydrous Ammonia System check, boiler and CTG check
  • Installed various GFCI's, ran conduit, and performed low voltage maintenance
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.

Machine Operator

Dryers
08.2020 - 02.2023
  • HACCP and lock out/tag out certified
  • Ensure product is running at 100% efficiency while managing a group of 15 people
  • Responsible for keeping line clean throughout the day and quality top tier
  • Assisted maintenance personnel with various tasks when line has downtime from mechanical, electrical, or pneumatic issues
  • Make sure all test and quality samples are done every hour

Underground Piping Installation

Interstate Land Company
07.2018 - 08.2020
  • Trenching for dry utilities and water, storm drains, sewer lines
  • Experienced in various power tools
  • Must meet county/state regulations when using lasers and compacting the soil
  • Some experience using backhoe, skiploaders to unload material for a job

Education

Maintenance technician - Hydraulic/Fluid Power, Power Transmission, Industrial Electricity, Programmable Logic Controllers

San Joaquin Valley College
Bakersfield, CA
01.2023

Skills

  • Excels in Math and Science
  • Hardworking
  • Dependable
  • Quick Learner
  • Ability to work in busy environments
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Power tools operation
  • Electrical systems
  • Equipment troubleshooting

Timeline

Lead O&M Technician

Western Power and Steam, LLC
10.2024 - Current

Equipment Maintenance Technician

Tesla
02.2024 - 10.2024

Operations and Maintenance Technician

Western Power and Steam
02.2023 - 02.2024

Machine Operator

Dryers
08.2020 - 02.2023

Underground Piping Installation

Interstate Land Company
07.2018 - 08.2020

Maintenance technician - Hydraulic/Fluid Power, Power Transmission, Industrial Electricity, Programmable Logic Controllers

San Joaquin Valley College
Kevin Calderon