Roberto Alvarado
New Caney,TX
Summary
Senior Field Service Engineer leading Navy and nuclear engine overhauls from teardown through final inspection. Handles removal, installation, alignment, sea trial support, and precise work with schematics, blueprints, calibrated tools, and precision instruments while keeping documentation current and work safe.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Field Service Engineer
Fairbanks Morse Defense
Houston, TX
04.2023 - Current
- Lead Navy and nuclear jobs, making sure engines are reassembled correctly and to procedure, from teardown through final inspection.
- Returned Fairbanks Morse, ALCO, OP, PC2.X, PA6B, and PC4.2 engines and components to service during overhauls using technical manuals and standard work.
- Managed engine start-up activities and supported sea trials.
- Completed engine removal, installation, and alignment work.
- Achieved precise mechanical work with schematics, blueprints, calibrated tooling, and precision instruments.
- Strengthened engine line capability by training new mechanics and providing on-site support to customer personnel.
- Executed rigging processes for heavy components to ensure safety and compliance in varied work environments. and lifting of heavy components safely across varied work environments.
- Maintained up-to-date documentation for team projects, enhancing communication and project tracking. and maintained clear updates for team administration and customers.
- Earned multiple promotions through strong performance with the company.
Maintenance Technician
First Transit
Houston, TX
12.2021 - 04.2023
- Performed routine maintenance and repair on diesel buses, addressing issues from minor fixes to major component replacements to ensure operational reliability.
- Diagnosed mechanical and electrical faults using JPRO, Cummins Insite, and Allison transmission software, facilitating prompt resolution of technical issues.
- Performed diagnostics on heating and cooling systems, isolated faults, and carried out skilled repairs.
- Answered roadside service calls and returned units to safe operating condition.
- Documented repair work and monitored parts usage daily to maintain accurate inventory and streamline maintenance processes.
- Examined and adjusted protective guards and specified safety devices.
Tire Service Technician
Discount Tires Co.
Houston, TX
10.2019 - 09.2021
- Surpassed customer expectations by consistently completing services ahead of estimated times and outperformed team members in job completions per hour.
- Inspected, installed, and balanced tires and wheels, and ran weekly equipment maintenance checks.
- Managed service workflow to minimize downtime and ensured efficient inventory and order handling.
- Followed safety procedures when lifting vehicles and handling equipment.
- Ensured cleanliness of work area to maintain safe and organized workspace.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Diesel Technology
Lone Star College
Houston, TX05-2023
Skills
- Blueprint reading and schematic interpretation
- precision instruments proficiency
- Rigging and heavy lifting
- Operation of hand tools
- Documentation of services
- Effective customer communication
- Mentoring and training
- Leadership
- Quick adaptability
- Bilingual proficiency
Certification
- FM/ALCO Factory Certified Technician (OP and ALCO engines)
- Precision Instrumentation certified
- Factory training: ALCO 251 Engine Overhaul, Opposed Piston Engine Overhaul, PC2.X Engine Overhaul, Common rail and SaCoSone, and Snorkel Blower Overhaul
- OSHA 10
- TWIC card
- Rigging and heavy lifting training
- Forklift certified
- Fire and safety training
- Adult First Aid, CPR/AED
- EPA 609 Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling
- BENDIX Air Brake Training
Timeline
Senior Field Service Engineer
Fairbanks Morse Defense
04.2023 - Current
Maintenance Technician
First Transit
12.2021 - 04.2023
Tire Service Technician
Discount Tires Co.
10.2019 - 09.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Diesel Technology
Lone Star College