Rhonald Asdrubal Santana Motta

Performed inspection, repair, and testing of fire pumps, jockey pumps, motors, and sprinkler system equipment in compliance with NFPA-20/25.

Worked with Tornatech controllers, Firetrol panels, ABB ACH580 VFDs, and Danfoss soft starters.

Collaborated with contractors and supervisors on system troubleshooting, alignment, and commissioning.

Contributed to client satisfaction by reducing downtime through proactive maintenance and rapid repairs.

Performed inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of fire pumps, sprinkler systems, electric motors, and water pumps, ensuring compliance with NFPA standards and local regulations.

Conducted preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical components, including coupling replacements, valve changes, pump-motor laser alignments, and bearing replacements.

Diagnosed and resolved hydraulic and electrical faults, restoring equipment to full operational status with minimal downtime.

Collaborated with supervisors and contractors to execute service schedules, coordinate shutdowns, and perform system startups after maintenance.

Adapted to different operational environments and equipment types, gaining a broad range of hands-on experience across the fire protection and industrial maintenance sector.

Transitioned between positions to pursue opportunities with improved compensation and career growth, maintaining a track record of reliability, safety, and technical excellence.

Led company specializing in electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance and repair services. Consulted with clients, assessed repair and overhaul needs, and prepared quotations. Supervised the machine shop where technician teams performed numerous overhauls on diverse machine systems and assemblies. Scheduled service work, coordinating with the tech crew and clients on repair timeframes, necessary repair equipment, and spare parts. Established productive partnerships with suppliers and contractors. Performed service and repair work on the following equipment types: electric motors, water pumps, valves, and air compressors. Ordered necessary spare parts, or fabricated parts, that were unavailable. Oversaw shaft balancing and alignment work. Designed pipelines.

Conducted complete overhauls on two water pumping stations in a water treatment/supply facility to ensure that pumping equipment operated reliably, successfully recommissioning the stations after the overhaul to resume the supply of safe drinking water to two cities.

Led additional successful overhauls on the following equipment types: single and multistage water pumps (KSB, Goulds, Aurora, etc.), from 7.5 hp to 700 hp; electric motors (ABB, US Electrical Motor), from 7.5 hp to 400 hp; industrial nail machines (Abbondio Vitari); and ammonia compressors (200 hp Centac air compressor).

Advised a Dominican Republic-based company specializing in valve calibration for instrumentation and control systems, traveling to on-site power plant locations in the DR when required. Provided technical support and repair services for valve assemblies during power plant shutdowns. Performed valve assembly maintenance and repair work during scheduled downtimes, including disassembling and checking valve components, ordering, installing, and replacing components; repairing parts, fabricating gaskets and gasket beads, sandblasting casings, assembling valves, and conducting functional testing.

Provided valve expertise and repair services during more than ten power plant shutdowns to ensure the proper functioning of valve assemblies and safe, reliable power plant operation.

Oversaw machine and equipment construction, and installation activities carried out by contractors. Verified that the scope of work was completed in accordance with contract requirements, HSE and QA quality and safety standards, and deadlines. Coordinated with other supervisors to ensure that repair, overhaul, and maintenance activities met project milestones, and that contractor crews were suitably qualified and trained to perform the required work. Collaborated with engineers, technicians, and managers to schedule and perform equipment pre-commissioning and commissioning activities on all rotating equipment installed in the facility until the machines reached a maximum load of 600 MW.

Attended a training program on “Operation and Maintenance of a 600 MW Thermal Power Plant” in China.

Developed and introduced commissioning procedures on BOP (Balance of Power) equipment to guarantee the correct start-up and functioning of BOP systems.

Ensured that all the pre-commissioning testing, commissioning, and start-up procedures were performed in compliance with the international standards and requirements.

Lead team of 18 mechanical maintenance technicians, ensuring all scheduled maintenance activities were performed correctly, safely, and on time while also complying with all safety protocols and procedures. Supervised disassembly, repair, maintenance, overhaul, and reassembly activities on diverse types of thermal power plant systems and auxiliary equipment, including main steam turbines, generators, steam condensers, water pumps, electrical motors, air compressors, seawater filters, etc. Read and interpreted piping system blueprints and mechanical drawings. Used precision measuring tools to troubleshoot and correct equipment issues. Carried out administrative duties, such as reports on rotating equipment condition, and other relevant documentation. Attended regular work planning and scheduling review meetings.

Kept equipment downtimes to a minimum by having maintenance repair work performed by well-trained, qualified technicians, in accordance with safety protocols and best practices.

Oversaw the disassembly and complete overhaul of the HP/IP/LP turbine and generator performed by CORPOELEC and Siemens technicians on unit number 1, 400 MW thermal power plant.

Directed the complete service and maintenance of all pump systems (feed water, circulating water, condensate) in several 400 MW units.

Designed and fabricated custom tools and fixtures when needed parts were unavailable.

Developed standard operating procedures and test methods to avoid repeated failures, or sudden outages.

Demonstrated effective leadership, and commitment to the Operations department, and readiness to support in emergency situations.