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Raul Candia

Raul Candia

Plano,TX

Summary

Coordinated operations with production engineers at manufacturing facilities focusing on safety and quality while merging high pace production guidelines and maintenance for automated food processing equipment, controls and sensors as well as work plans and blue prints. Good organizational, analytical and documentation skills in assessments, design and construction of electromechanical systems involving conveyors, horizontal switches, vertical switches, pan & lid stacker/unstackers, commercial gas ovens (AutoBake/Serpentine) with integration of ABB Robotic system with VFD modules, motion sensors and Allen Bradley PLC modules with their respective step down voltages from 480V down to 24V and analog signal modules through proper installation and wiring of step down transformers. Experienced in design and fabrication of electronic controllers intended for residential and commercial remote HVAC monitoring systems.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Controls Engineer

Mechasense
Irving, TX
10.2020 - 02.2023
  • Designed, controlled and installed electrical systems and products.
  • Utilized and interpreted technical drawings when repairing and installing electrical systems.
  • Trained and guided new employees according to company standards and procedures.
  • Calibrated and updated electrical systems to improve performance.
  • Performed equipment and product maintenance and inspected systems to locate potential malfunctions.
  • Created manuals and instructions regarding operation of electrical equipment and systems.
  • Met with customers to identify electrical needs and recommended appropriate services and equipment.
  • Used design software to produce electrical system schematics and diagrams.
  • Prepared daily project status updates to inform staff and document project changes.
  • Reviewed design specifications for newly engineered components and processes.
  • Managed resources, created project schedules and maintained department budgets.
  • Collaborated with mechanical engineers to resolve product development and maintenance issues.
  • Reviewed customer feedback to brainstorm ways to improve processes and products.
  • Analyzed project requirements and performed technical calculations supporting design solutions.

Controls and Lab Technician

Underwriter Laboratories
Plano, TX
08.2019 - 10.2020
  • Installed Air/Water Conditioning equipment for data collection for client research and design purposes under U.S. Department of Energy and Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) standards to achieve certifications of efficiency as well as research and development for a wide spectrum of air conditioning equipment, manufacturers. Processing, recording and storing results according to laboratory policies on Mark Hooks monitoring software.
  • Maintained, calibrated and troubleshot HVAC testing samples, power meters, air and water load balances (water/methanol), automatic monitoring enthalpy equipment.

Electrical Controls Technician

Stewart Systems
Plano, TX
02.2018 - 08.2019
  • Worked from Blueprint layout and work order to install and and merge electrical and electronic devices to merge automated systems from Stewart and Auto Bake Serpentine Industrial Baking Ovens merging them with ABB Robotics automated systems.
  • Coordinated operations with production engineers at manufacturing facilities focusing on safety and quality while merging high pace production guidelines and maintenance for automated food processing equipment, controls and sensors as well as work plans and blue prints.
  • Good organizational, analytical and documentation skills in assessments design and construction of electromechanical systems involving conveyors, horizontal switches, vertical switches, pan & lid stacker/unstackers, commercial gas ovens (AutoBake/Serpentine).
  • Integration of ABB Robotic system with VFD modules, motion sensors and Allen Bradley PLC modules with respective step down voltages from 480V down to 24V and analog signal modules through proper installation and wiring of step down transformers

HVAC and Industrial Maintenance

Watson & Chalin Mfg Inc.
McKinney, TX
01.2013 - 03.2017

HVAC Maintenance and repair throughout the assembly plant for fabrication and assembly of Hendrickson heavy trucks suspensions including metal cutting with plasma cutters(Messer/Hypertherm/Beckhoff controlers), brake presses (Accurpress/Standard/CNC), welding machines (Miller axcess 450,Delta weld 452),hoist and cranes electric and pneumatic (Columbus Mckinnon/lngersoll Rand), exhaust fans and complete maintenance for HVAC system including rooftops and split units.

  • Operated hoists and tools to safely handle and move parts and equipment.
  • Disassembled malfunctioning equipment to identify issues and complete repairs using specialized tools.
  • Diagnosed electrical, mechanical and plumbing problems to apply corrective action for operational efficiency.
  • Engaged in troubleshooting of machinery malfunctions through use of testing instruments and observation of defective equipment, listening and visually analyzing for sources of problems.

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Navistar
Garland, TX
08.2010 - 01.2013
  • Adjusted plant equipment to maintain proper performance and safe operating conditions.
  • Diagnosed electrical, mechanical and plumbing problems to apply corrective action for operational efficiency.
  • Operated hoists and tools to safely handle and move parts and equipment.
  • Interpreted schematic drawings and diagrams prior to performing required maintenance.
  • Installed and repaired mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems and process control systems.
  • Conducted preventive maintenance and repairs on assembly line and com;plete HVAC
  • Studied statistics, interpreted diagrams and analyzed requirements involved in production to improve efficiency of operations.
  • Monitored machine operation and verified performance met production requirements.
  • Selected troubleshooting methodologies to find malfunctions in machine systems to conduct repairs.
  • Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
  • Oversaw onsite safety compliance to safety regulations and OSHA standards.

HVAC Service and Installation Technician

Trane Commercial Service & Sales
Carrollton, TX
07.2008 - 08.2010
  • Managed daily operations by supporting continuous delivery of HVAC and maintenance services on commercial and institutional facilities.
  • Trained employees on best practices and protocol while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
  • Coordinated subcontracting activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance with company policies such welders, concrete finishers, roofing contractors, sheet metal installers and city inspectors.

Education

EPA Universal - State of Texas HVAC Registration - US Citizen -

North Lake College
Irving, TX

Skills

  • Experienced on Industrial Maintenance of equipment for commercial and industrial facilities and production lines
  • Hi/Lo Voltage modules such VFD drives, PLC, Motors and transformers
  • Installation and repair of overhead hoists and overhead cranes
  • Various maintenance facility skills such as repair and installation of HVAC commercial systems structural welding Mig/Tig, plumbing and electrical installations per NEC standards
  • Performance equipment data collection
  • Blue Print reading and mapping points for design and repair

Timeline

Controls Engineer

Mechasense
10.2020 - 02.2023

Controls and Lab Technician

Underwriter Laboratories
08.2019 - 10.2020

Electrical Controls Technician

Stewart Systems
02.2018 - 08.2019

HVAC and Industrial Maintenance

Watson & Chalin Mfg Inc.
01.2013 - 03.2017

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Navistar
08.2010 - 01.2013

HVAC Service and Installation Technician

Trane Commercial Service & Sales
07.2008 - 08.2010

EPA Universal - State of Texas HVAC Registration - US Citizen -

North Lake College
Raul Candia