Raul Allen
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced with mechanical and electrical system maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and safety. Utilizes diagnostic tools and techniques to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently. Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices that minimize downtime and extend equipment lifespan.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Chewy
01.2025 - Current
- Maintaining and repairing equipment: automated material handling equipment like conveyor systems, sortation systems, and other related systems
- Maintaining and repairing both electrical and mechanical components of various equipment.
- Promptly addressing and resolving equipment breakdowns to maintain smooth operations.
- Applying preventive and Reliability Centered Maintenance processes to ensure equipment longevity and reliability.
- Participating in root cause analysis of equipment failures to prevent future issues.
- Collaborating with Control Systems Engineers and other technicians to optimize equipment performance.
- Upholding safety and efficiency standards within the facility.
Lead Maintenance Engineering Mechanic
Hyatt regency
12.2022 - 12.2024
- Operating and handling mechanical equipment, such as boilers and stationary engines, Air handlers conveyor systems, Vfds, Laundry equipment and shutes , Kitchen equipment, Elevators, Motors , Pumps, Monitoring equipment and observing data related to water, fuel and air levels
- Reading equipment gauges and assessing performance
- Conducting tests to ensure equipment functions correctly
- Tracking data in equipment logs and creating charts or reports
- Inspecting and evaluating equipment regularly
- Maintaining the equipment on daily PM schedules
Maintenance Technician
West Michigan Shared Hospital Laundry
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Ensured operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
- Inspected plant equipment to identify potential problems prior to breakdown occurrences.
- Answered line calls in a prompt manner and carry required tools to complete work safety and efficiently
- Completed scheduled jobs and work orders as assigned
- Assisted during process upsets as needed.
- Participated in Root Cause Analysis and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) efforts through maintaining 5S standards and area/pillar activities as assigned.
- Maintained safe and clean working environment.
- Participated in safety and plant trainings.
- Maintained electrical control software in support of programming for the facility
- Troubleshoot HMIs, PLCs, Servos, and other electrical systems
- Maintained timely and appropriate decisions when an emergency or breakdown occurs so that production interruption is minimized
- Diagnosed electrical problems and determines how to correct them, checking schematics, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary
- Conducted basic safety inspection, performed necessary safety procedures including Logs
- Knowledge and experience working on, troubleshooting and repairing mechanical systems (pneumatics, gas engines, gearboxes, pumps, bearings, hydraulics, conveyors, auger/screw feed systems)
- Knowledge and experience working on, troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems/circuits, power systems, test gauges, load cells, scales, AC/DC drives, electrical distribution (transformers, switch gears, substations), principles of electricity, electrical code
- Skilled at PLCs, PLC interface, troubleshooting PLC logic, programming logic and HMI programming/ troubleshooting
- Assignments and close assignments from SAP, report hours in SAP, and look up spare parts in SAP
- Supported 5-S and housekeeping of assigned areas
- Actively participated in TPM activities.
Inspector
Bodine Aluminum
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Inspectors' duties include monitoring the quality of the materials used, inspecting any defects and discrepancies that might compromise the operations, generating reports to assess the product costing if it meets the budget goals, and utilizing available resources in the market for the highest quality project.
Concrete Delivery Driver
BT Redi-Mix
05.2018 - 06.2019
- Drives truck equipped with auxiliary concrete mixer to deliver concrete mix to job sites. Drives truck under loading hopper to receive sand, gravel, cement, and water and starts mixer. Moves levers on truck to release concrete down truck chute into wheelbarrow or other conveying container or directly into area to be poured with concrete.
Bus Driver
Jackson-Madison County School System
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Provide safe, courteous, and comfortable transportation for child to and from destination
- Assist passenger boarding, exiting the bus and loading/unloading passengers
- Safely transported children on daily bus route
- Maintain order on the bus and enforce school safety standards
- Adhere to all DOT rules and regulations
Production Line Inspector
Magneti Marelli Lighting Source
03.2016 - 03.2017
- Ensure quality of manufactured goods. Inspect goods as they are finished. Examine materials from suppliers before sending them to production line. Inspect components, subassemblies, and assemblies.
Truck Driver
Schneider National
02.2015 - 02.2016
- Transported various goods, chemicals, and equipment over long distances secured cargo to prevent damages during transportation, maintain detailed records of the number of hours traveled, mileage covered, and rest periods, as well as assist in the loading and unloading of cargo.
Education
Associate Of Industrial Technology - Industrial Technician
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Newbern, TN08.2020
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Building maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting skills
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Hand and power tools
- Safety awareness
- Equipment Repair
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Motor controls
- Control circuits
- Mechanical repair
- Mechanical expertise
- Conveyor systems
- Problem-solving
- Blueprint and schematics
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Chewy
01.2025 - Current
Lead Maintenance Engineering Mechanic
Hyatt regency
12.2022 - 12.2024
Maintenance Technician
West Michigan Shared Hospital Laundry
08.2020 - 12.2022
Inspector
Bodine Aluminum
06.2020 - 08.2020
Concrete Delivery Driver
BT Redi-Mix
05.2018 - 06.2019
Bus Driver
Jackson-Madison County School System
04.2017 - 04.2018
Production Line Inspector
Magneti Marelli Lighting Source
03.2016 - 03.2017
Truck Driver
Schneider National
02.2015 - 02.2016
Associate Of Industrial Technology - Industrial Technician
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
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