Rafael Alvarez Mendez II
Rockport,WV
Summary
Twenty years of military and civilian experience and training with electrical systems in an industrial setting. Experience and training with the installation, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, modifying, repair and replacing of instrumentation, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), AC/DC motors, motor controls and power electrical systems, transformers, conduit and conduit bending, high voltage and commercial electrical distribution systems. West Virginia State Journeyman License.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Power Plant Electrician
Energy Harbor
05.2019 - 03.2023
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot, modify, retrofit and repair 26.5KV, 13.8KV, 6.9KV, 4.16KV, 480V, 277V and 120V AC electrical systems.
- Maintenance of AC/DC motor and motor controls, High and Low Voltage Transformers, Power Centers, Motor Control Centers, Variable Frequency Drives, High Voltage Rapper Systems and Freeze Protection Systems.
- Interpret electrical schematics, wiring and ladder logic diagrams. With some instances interpret P & ID's and blocks diagrams.
- Certified forklift, manlift, scissors lift and crave operator.
- Used various multimeters, megohmeter, high voltage inductive tester, ammeters and in some cases HMI.
- Work in hazardous gas and extreme heat, high altitude and in confined space areas.
- Follow Energy Harbor's Safety Regulations as well as OSHA, NEC and NEPA.
Electrical and Electronics Maintainer
Costellium Roled Products
05.2012 - 05.2019
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate and repair electrical systems and combustion instrumentation for aluminum Casting, Cold Rolling and Hotline mill departments.
- Interpret electrical schematics, wiring and ladder logic diagrams and PLC program logic.
- Certified forklift, manlift, scissor lift operator.
- Used various electrical multimeters, megohmmeter, high voltage inductive tester, thermocouple calibrators, oxygen and gas analyzers, manometer, frequency analyzers and oscilloscope.
- Work in hazardous gas and extreme heat, high alt, high and confined space areas.
- Follow Constellium Safety Regulations as well as OSHA, NEC and NFPA.
Maintenance Electrician/Mechanic
Pactiv
05.2011 - 05.2012
- Installed, maintained, troubleshot and repaired electrical and mechanical systems on various types of thermoformers, trim presses, blending stations, dryer burners and extruders for Polypropylene food container products.
- Interpreted electrical wiring and ladder logic and mechanical P&ID's drawings.
- Operated forklifts, scissors lift, electrical multimeter, hand/power tools related to the task at hand.
- Worked in high temperature areas.
General Maintenance Electrician
Alcan Rolled Products
06.2008 - 05.2009
- Installed, maintained and repaired electrical and lighting systems.
- Interpreted electrical wiring schematics.
- Operated forklift, company vehicles, voltmeter, ammeter, ohmmeter and various other meters.
- Followed OSHA and Alcan Safety Regulations.
- Worked in hazardous areas with low levels of oxygen, high temperature and confined space areas.
Electrical and Electronics Maintainer
Constellium Rolled Products
04.2023 - Current
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate and repair electrical systems and combustion instrumentation for aluminum Casting, Cold Rolling, Plate and Hotline mill departments.
- Interpret electrical schematics, wiring and ladder logic diagrams and PLC program logic.
- Use of various electrical testing devices such as multimeter, megohmmeter, high voltage induction meters.
- Operate various equipment such as forklifts, cranes, man lifts.
- Troubleshoot VFD’s, MCC’s, PLC’s.
- Follow safety regulation concerning OSHA, Constellium Safety JSP and SOP.
Zytel Operator
UTi International
01.2008 - 04.2008
- Packaged, moved and stored chemical materials as a subcontractor for DuPont Washington Works.
- Operated forklift, scales, material dispensers and scanners.
- Followed DuPont Safety Regulations as outlined by QC Personnel, OSHA and MSDS.
Electrical Systems Journeyman
US Air Force
12.2003 - 12.2007
- Installed, maintained, troubleshot, modified, replaced and repaired high voltage overhead and underground distribution, low voltage industrial and residential wiring, fire and security alarm systems.
- Utilized electrical multimeter, clamp-on ammeter, megohmmeter, hi pot tester, high voltage line tester and various electrical testing equipment.
- Interpreted electrical wiring and ladder schematics and base distribution systems layout.
- Complied assurance with regulations for National Security, National Electrical Code, National Fire Protection Act, Air Force Office of Safety and Health (AFOSH).
- Operated vehicles such as bucket truck, line truck manlift, scissors lift, forklift, Government Owned Vehicles (GOV)
- Deployed to El Salvador as a linguist, electrical journeyman and welding backup for Operation New Horizon 2005.
- Held a Secret Clearance.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering
Interamerican University
Ponce, Puerto RicoInstrumentation And Electricity Certification - Instrumentation And Electricity
Washington County Career Center-Adult Technical Training
Marietta, OH12.2010
Apprenticeship - Electrical Systems
Community Collage of The Air Force
Wichita Falls, TX08.2004
High School Diploma -
Jardines De Ponce High School
Ponce, Puerto Rico05.2002
Skills
- West Virginia State Electrical Journeyman license
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator Licensed
- Usage of various electrical testing equipment, hand/power tools and vehicles
- Usage of blueprints, ladder logic, wiring and schematic diagrams
- Follow various regulations for Air Force, National Security, Job Safety such as OSHA, National Electric Code, National Fire Protection Act (NFPA7800) and AFOSH (Air Force OSHA)
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Held a Secret Clearance
- Willing to relocate
References
- Joshua Pape 740-416-2291
- Andrew Ruble 304-488-1241
- Justin Butcher 304-517-8254
Timeline
Electrical and Electronics Maintainer
Constellium Rolled Products
04.2023 - Current
Power Plant Electrician
Energy Harbor
05.2019 - 03.2023
Electrical and Electronics Maintainer
Costellium Roled Products
05.2012 - 05.2019
Maintenance Electrician/Mechanic
Pactiv
05.2011 - 05.2012
General Maintenance Electrician
Alcan Rolled Products
06.2008 - 05.2009
Zytel Operator
UTi International
01.2008 - 04.2008
Electrical Systems Journeyman
US Air Force
12.2003 - 12.2007
Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering
Interamerican University
Instrumentation And Electricity Certification - Instrumentation And Electricity
Washington County Career Center-Adult Technical Training
Apprenticeship - Electrical Systems
Community Collage of The Air Force
High School Diploma -
Jardines De Ponce High School
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