Nicolas A. Rodriguez

Preventative Maintenance and Service & Inspection

• Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
• Service and inspect incoming cars and locomotives to comply with FRA requirements.
• Perform 15/30/60/90/120 day inspections on cars and locomotives.
• Conduct load testing on cars to verify optimal propulsion performance.
• Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
• Cut, lace, maintain, replace and test 480 and E7 cables in cars.
• Utilize pressurized air to thoroughly clean the entire cars.
• Inspect Repair, maintain and replace door motors, lighting ballasts, lighting fixtures, and emergency lighting.
• Service Batteries.
• Maintain relays and troubleshoot scenarios efficiently.
• Test communication and MU cable.
• Ensure brakes and system are communicating.
• Inspect and replace all filters in cars and locomotives.
• Ensure power is running through the train, wheel slide is properly operating, and radios are working.
• Verify that the elevator and all appliances are operational.
• Verify the signage and PA system is working.

HVAC Repairs and Replacement (Universal EPA Licensed)

• Performed diagnostics and maintenance on air conditioning and chiller units.
• Remove and shoot refrigerant.
• Ensured the communication system of air condition units are operating.
• Removed and installed air conditioner and chiller units in cars.
• Inspect and replace refrigerant metering devices.
• Safely moved units via forklift.
• Perform inspection, diagnosis, and maintenance of the water heater on the train equipped with a shower.
• Ensure the appropriate storage of all types of refrigerants.

Proficient in forms and documentation

• 10C Form
• Map 100
• Record Log of Refrigerant
• Hours of Service

• Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, successfully managing multiple assembly tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on quality and productivity.
• Installed drywall, and high performance surface walls
• Installed all plumbing lines, toilets, showers sinks, washer and dryer access to meet the demands of a household.
• Installed and ran all internal electrical wiring and outlets to meet the daily demands of a household.
• Ran internal HVAC ducting.

• Build and customize electrical enclosures.
• Soldering.
• Install customized panduit.
• Analogue and digital input and output.
• Installation of Dinrail and its components.
• Worked with various voltage (24, 120, 240, 480)
• Worked with 4-20 signals
• Size amps for breakers and transformers.
• Size wire gauge.
• Size horsepower for motors.

• Explained in detail electrical products.
• Troubleshoot problems identified by customers.
• Inventory control
• Cut acrylic and vinyl lenses
• Moved heavy material with us of electric pallet jack.
• Communicated effectively with customers and deescalated their frustrations.
• Worked with various tools and meters.