Lorenzo Alvarez
Aircraft Mechanic
St. Augustine,FL
Summary
Experienced with aircraft maintenance procedures, including inspections and repairs. Utilizes advanced diagnostic tools and methods to identify and resolve mechanical issues. Track record of ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintaining high operational standards.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
HVAC Technician
TCI Mechanical
44 Dutton Island Rd, Atlantic Beach, FL, 32233
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Effectively and efficiently troubleshoot shipboard refrigerators, walk-in freezers, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems
- Install and apply preventive maintenance of residential temporary heating and A/C systems onboard ships by checking and cleaning coils, replacing the air filters, and checking refrigerant charge
- Check for proper air flow depending on the type of heating and/or A/C unit, inspect ventilation for damaged sections and repair as needed
- Recover refrigerant from the A/C system, perform maintenance and repair work by braising piping, and de-braising and braising new fitting components
- Replace gaskets, seals, condenser tubing, and evaporator tubing
- Run pressure tests to look for leaks, vacuum the system, and charge it with refrigerant
- Perform operational tests to ensure components are running properly
- Properly wear PPE to include safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, steel-toed boots, and follow all safety procedures and shipyard instructions
- Diagnosed and repaired HVAC systems, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with safety standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance on heating and cooling equipment, enhancing system reliability and efficiency.
Hull Maintenance Technician Lead First Class Petty Officer, Active Duty
United States Navy
7 Duty Stations
09.1999 - 12.2019
- Weld Shop, Pipe Shop and Machine Shop Manager
- Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the ship’s material condition
- Conducted inspections and repairs on hull structures to ensure integrity and compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain operational readiness of marine vessels through scheduled maintenance.
- Responsible for planning survey of the jobs in the planning and estimating office, using multiple manuals to write work procedures
- Responsible for looking up blueprints to determine the correct materials and parts to order for the job and submitting final report of repair costs to the supply and budgeting office
- Responsible for the Planned Maintenance System and ensuring all maintenance was completed correctly and or feedback report was submitted for maintenance that could not be completed due to material condition
- Performed High Pressure Steam Plant repairs on both Surface Ships and Nuclear Submarines/ Nuclear Aircraft Carriers
- Performed Major Structural repairs on both Surface Ships and Nuclear Submarines/ Nuclear Aircraft Carriers
- Supervised and Performed repairs to the Ships Sewage system
- Trained 353 junior Hull Maintenance Technicians in welding techniques, welding manual knowledge and professional development over 20 years of active service at 7 commands
- Successfully completed 256 Controlled Work Packages on various High Pressure Steam systems, Safety Structures and High-Pressure Valve Replacements over 20 years of active service at 7 commands
- Managed the use of Controlled Material in High Pressure Repairs
- Auxiliary Security Force Naval Base Law Enforcement Pearl Harbor
- Navy Instructor responsible for the training of 203 Nuclear trained servicemen in Welding processes to be able to perform emergency repairs at sea
- Correctly used fall protection while working on manlifts and extreme heights on ships structures
Education
Airframe And Powerplant Certification - Aircraft Maintenance
Epic Flight Academy
New Smyrna Beach, FL06.2025
Electrical Applications Diploma - Electrical Theory
Tulsa Welding And Electrician School
Jacksonville, FL10.2021
Refrigeration Technician Diploma - Refrigeration Theory
Tulsa Welding And Refrigeration School
Jacksonville, FL06.2021
Professional Welding Diploma - Welding Theory
Tulsa Welding School
Jacksonville, FL10.2020
NEC 9502 Instructor Certification & Master Trainer Specialist Certification - Education
US Navy Instructor School
Groton, CT06.2013
NEC 4955 Advanced Welding Certification - Welding Theory
US Navy Advanced Welding School
San Diego, CA05.2004
Skills
- Time Management
- Aircraft inspections
- Troubleshooting and repair
- Reading technical manuals
- Diagnosing problems
- Parts inspection
- Parts replacement
- Quality control
- Hydraulic systems repair
- Interpersonal skills
- Tool, Equipment and Material Organization
- Record Keeping and Organization
- Pneumatic system repair
- Fuel system maintenance
- Mechanical aptitude
- Non-destructive testing
- Aircraft systems
- Wiring diagram interpretation
- Corrosion control
- Aircraft inspection
- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Troubleshooting
- Blueprint reading
- Problem-solving abilities
Accomplishments
Completed 20 Years of Military Service to include 7 duty stations, 18 deployments including 12 months in country boots on ground, Iraq, Detainee Operations.
Certification
- Airframe and Powerplant Licenses (A&P)
- 608 ESCO Institute EPA Universal Certification Refrigerants
- 609 Certified (Auto Air)
- R-410a Safety Training Course, Certified in the Handling of R-410a Refrigerant by RSI
- Certificate of Training, Lock Out/Tag Out Trained by RSI
- Photovoltaic Training Program (Solar) – Certificate of Completion
- Department of Labor Combination Welder certification
- Department of Labor Pipe Fitter certification
SECURITY CLEARANCE
Secret (Active)
USED THE FOLLOWING WELDING PROCESSES
- GTAW-Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG)
- SMAW-Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick)
- GMAW-Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG)
- FCAW-Flux Core Arc Welding
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
HVAC Technician
TCI Mechanical
10.2021 - 04.2022
Hull Maintenance Technician Lead First Class Petty Officer, Active Duty
United States Navy
09.1999 - 12.2019
Airframe And Powerplant Certification - Aircraft Maintenance
Epic Flight Academy
Electrical Applications Diploma - Electrical Theory
Tulsa Welding And Electrician School
Refrigeration Technician Diploma - Refrigeration Theory
Tulsa Welding And Refrigeration School
Professional Welding Diploma - Welding Theory
Tulsa Welding School
NEC 9502 Instructor Certification & Master Trainer Specialist Certification - Education
US Navy Instructor School
NEC 4955 Advanced Welding Certification - Welding Theory
US Navy Advanced Welding School