Salvador Vega
Pittsburg,CA
Summary
Privileged to be doing what I love - working with machinery and electricity.
Self-motivated with an energetic attitude towards holding a high standard for quality work, honest ethics, and safety.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Locomotive Filed Service Machinist
Rail Power Services
Tenino, WA
03.2023 - Current
- On-site mobile service and repairs; traveling throughout the U.S. performing inspections, testing, servicing, and repairs of locomotive units per FRA regulations.
- Leading and directing, sharing knowledge of the trade with part-time/seasonal mechanical staff to increase productivity.
- Working independently in servicing and repairing, including but not limited to main generator repairs and replacements, axle change-outs, power assembly replacements, and specialize in wheel truing.
Maintenance Electrician
Cal Trans Transit America
San Jose, CA
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Maintained, repaired, rebuilt, inspected, and installed all electrical wiring and equipment on locomotives.
- Preformed routine inspections of all the major electrical components.
- Used a variety of hand and electric tools to complete tasks.
- Followed wiring diagrams.
- Kept logs of safety and maintenance inspections up-to-date.
- Complied with the company and FRA safety rules, policies, and procedures.
Locomotive Mechanic
Genesee & Wyoming
American Canyon, CA
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Responsible for a range of duties and tasks for daily and preventative maintenance repairs on diesel locomotives.
- Performed diagnostic testing of equipment, operated heavy equipment and replaced engine components.
Field Service Locomotive Specialist
Rail Power Services
Tenino, WA
09.2018 - 04.2021
- Worked independently in servicing and repairing locomotives, including but not limited to in-frame engine and traction motor rebuilding, electrical diagnostics, and pneumatic testing necessary for Positive Train Control.
- Coordinated extensively with on-field site leaders and technicians, communicating effectively when sent to off-site customers throughout the U.S.
- Maintained logs of work activity, cause of failure, parts used, labor hours, and traveling expenses.
Assistant Manager
Jiffy Lube Live
Walnut Creek, CA
05.2014 - 04.2018
- Assisted in day-to-day operations, overseeing the completion of work orders, supplies, inventory and ordering of parts, maintenance of shop equipment, and meeting corporate branding standards.
- Supervised a team of technicians, encouraging increased sales, store profitability, and customer satisfaction while routinely surpassing Corporate sales benchmarks.
- Ensured HR, legal, and training guidelines were met.
Auto Technician
Jiffy Lube
Walnut Creek, CA
05.2011 - 05.2014
- Performed comprehensive automotive preventative maintenance of engines, brakes, tires, fluids, filters, batteries, oil changes, and inspections.
- Consulted with customers regarding assessment findings and repair options while building sales with added preventative services.
Education
High School Diploma -
National High School
01-2013
Skills
- Diagnosis & Repair
- Complete Engine Overhaul
- Hardware Troubleshooting
- Knowledge of Power/Hand Tools
- Machine Maintenance
- CNC and manual equipment
- Assembly and production
- Troubleshooting
- Equipment Repair
- Flexible and Adaptable
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Locomotive Filed Service Machinist
Rail Power Services
03.2023 - Current
Maintenance Electrician
Cal Trans Transit America
10.2021 - 02.2023
Locomotive Mechanic
Genesee & Wyoming
04.2021 - 10.2021
Field Service Locomotive Specialist
Rail Power Services
09.2018 - 04.2021
Assistant Manager
Jiffy Lube Live
05.2014 - 04.2018
Auto Technician
Jiffy Lube
05.2011 - 05.2014
High School Diploma -
National High School
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