Richard Diaz
Summary
A dedicated professional committed to quality workmanship and ethical practices, with experience in maintaining high standards during design, development, and delivery. Possesses strong troubleshooting and solution development skills, particularly in automated electro-mechanical systems. Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented, with a focus on contributing positively to team success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Carbon Capture Specialist
280 Earth
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Analyze emissions data and capture performance to optimize processes.
- Assisted in the development of user-friendly documentation to enable seamless onboarding of new employees and clients.
- Streamlined start-up processes for increased productivity through regular maintenance and software updates.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for complex technological challenges.
Flight Test Operator
Insitu
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Highly skilled Unmanned Aircraft System operator with extensive experience in maintaining, testing, inspecting, and repairing complex mechanical and electrical components.
- Strong management abilities in delegating and scheduling aircraft maintenance, ensuring a focus on customer service satisfaction.
- Conducts inflight operations, launch, and recovery tasks to test prototypes and verify flight worthiness before delivery to government and commercial clients.
- Proficient in complex setups, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs of UAS aircraft and related ground support equipment.
- Certified in IPC-A-610/620.
Maintenance Repair Technician
Insitu
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Experienced in evaluating, troubleshooting, and repairing modular components to align with current drawings.
- Skilled in reviewing, revising, and maintaining technical documents, system operations, testing, and user documentation.
- Diligently documents maintenance and repair actions, including proper tagging and labeling of removed parts per established procedures.
- Conducts variety of electronic, mechanical, and electromechanical tests on systems and subassemblies to ensure functionality or identify failure causes.
- Successfully completed training as Scaneagle/RQ21A maintainer.
Automation Technician
Cardinal Glass IG
02.2010 - 03.2014
- Skilled in troubleshooting, servicing, and repairing computerized systems and robotic devices that minimize human interaction, including robotic assembly devices.
- Conducts routine diagnostics, monitors automated systems, isolates issues, and performs necessary repairs.
- Possesses strong analytical skills, a sense of urgency, and effective communication, enabling efficient resolution of various customer issues.
- Knowledgeable in PLC systems and experienced in collaborating with engineering teams to design and install automated systems for new product lines.
Aerospace Ground Equipment Technician
United States Air Force
09.2000 - 09.2006
- Supported U-2 Dragon Lady aircraft sorties in conducting reconnaissance and surveillance missions.
- Substantial mechanical and electrical systems training and experience aided in immediate repair of breakdowns, avoiding air flight delays.
- Proven ability to test and operate equipment in accordance with technical manuals to determine serviceability.
- Acumen in inspecting and repairing gasoline, diesel turbine engines as well as pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems as necessary.
- Composed maintenance flow sheets and parts ordering sheets; maintained detailed documentation records on all equipment and parts.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by adhering to strict environmental policies during all aspects of equipment servicing and disposal.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Mendocino College
Ukiah, CASkills
- Procedure Development
- Root Cause Analysis
- Fabrication skills
- Quality Control
- Schematic reading
- Team building
- Diagnostics and troubleshooting
- Work Planning and Prioritization
Timeline
Carbon Capture Specialist
280 Earth
05.2024 - 11.2024
Flight Test Operator
Insitu
01.2022 - 11.2023
Maintenance Repair Technician
Insitu
01.2016 - 01.2021
Automation Technician
Cardinal Glass IG
02.2010 - 03.2014
Aerospace Ground Equipment Technician
United States Air Force
09.2000 - 09.2006
Some College (No Degree) -
Mendocino College
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