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Siniholani Talanoa

Siniholani Talanoa

Merced,CA

Summary

Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Site Manager, Tool Crib, Tesla

Atlas Copco
10.2022 - Current
  • Ensure that work being done each day is compliant with contract.
  • Manage project schedules on-time.
  • Coordinating scheduled annual preventative maintenance and calibrations with each factory firm.
  • Along with cross-functional teams, create solid joint analytical procedure.
  • Perform line walks and troubleshooting.
  • Work with cross-functional team to collect data to determine final solutions identified by plant.
  • Spearhead weekly Open Issue Deck meetings with each stakeholder groups and execute goals set forward.
  • Review current Technicians, Site Coordinators, and Engineering progressive reports.
  • Data collection from power focus and power mac controllers and provide analysis of findings to solve torque related issues.
  • Conduct onboarding interviews for potential future employees.
  • Plan ahead of time and train employees to reduce tool turnover.
  • Inspected cleanliness of common areas and offices daily.
  • Monitor KPI and engineers tool/time utilization and assist in low areas daily.
  • Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations for management team.
  • Complied with safe operating practices and assessed operational procedures against best practices.
  • Established employee work schedules to properly staff 14 Technicians to maintain a 24hr factory.
  • Oversaw all daily office operations and equipment maintenance.
  • Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
  • Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll, and ordered new materials for sites.
  • Resolved issues between employees and customers using company policies.

Regional Field Service Engineer

ITW Instron
03.2017 - 09.2022
  • Executed IQ/OQ on new installs
  • Spearhead training in software, hardware, and communications with customers.
  • Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
  • Preventative maintenance, verification, repair, and new and retrofit installation services at customer sites that are in accordance with applicable quality management system / accreditation
  • Calibrations were performed at customer sites both within and outside of assigned service territory.
  • Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
  • Helped Sales Representatives promote additional Instron product offerings (systems, accessories & service products)
  • Demonstrated to customers proper methods for operating equipment after it had been installed.
  • Managed over 45 customers monthly and gathered on site surveys that increased sales by 5%.
  • Wrote and revised maintenance procedures.
  • Utilized variety of hand tools and diagnostic / heavy equipment to complete services and calibrations
  • CEAST trained to perform calibrations on Drop Towers, Pendulums, Melt Flow and Rheometer machines covering the Western Region.
  • Spearheaded Weekly safety meetings.
  • Adhered to established procedures for inspection of belts, drives and motors, performing needed maintenance.
  • Adhere to all ASTM E4-21 and ISO standard practices for Force calibrations and verifications.
  • Maintained strong focus on safety and efficiency to provide comprehensive support to FIeld Service Engineers performing skilled repairs.
  • Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
  • Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.

Production Manager Engineer/Technical Support

Imaging Concepts LLC
04.2015 - 03.2017
  • Collaborated all production machines on field.
  • Reached customer satisfaction through follow ups and weekly phone calls
  • Involved with newly Technical Support team to support field technicians and customer assistance
  • Spearheaded weekly status meetings to communicate agency revenue growth
  • Maintain tool kits, supplies, and accurate inventory for each field technicians assigned territory
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Delivered preventive maintenance and adjustment to photocopiers
  • Handled production machines at site location.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments, planning and coordinating in-house and outsourced resources.
  • Assisted IT department will drivers, communications and compatibility between devices and customer network
  • Microsoft Office proficient (Excel, Word, office, power point, Blue Beam) etc
  • Authored technical tasks that include complex disassembly, cleaning, and replacement of individual parts, reassemble, testing and adjustment
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Forecasted all areas and territories with technicians that may need assistants.
  • Supervised site investigations, reported issues and escalated those that required further assistance.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.

Electronic Technician

Weatherford Fracturing
Vernal, UT
12.2014 - 04.2015
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Prepare accurate field service tickets / job reports and other administrative forms as required.
  • Responsible for assigned vehicle maintenance and inspection.
  • Conduct job safety analysis.
  • May assist in developing job action planning with customer on location.
  • Install and/or remove equipment in accordance with applicable technical procedures.
  • Assemble, disassemble, test equipment in performance of advanced troubleshooting and repair of equipment.
    Electronics, UPS, Head Sets, RF transmissions.
  • Train Equipment Operators / Service Tech I's.

Field Service Technician

Konica Minolta Business Solutions
06.2011 - 12.2014
  • Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Perform preventive maintenance and adjustment to photocopiers
  • Followed safety procedures to avoid injuries in field.
  • Repair photocopiers, copiers at site location
  • Operated hand tools and power equipment according to company safety procedures.
  • Assist in technical tasks that include complex disassembly, cleaning, and replacement of individual parts, reassemble, testing and adjustment.
  • Troubleshoot equipment to determine cause of malfunctions.
  • Estimate parts and labor for repair.
  • Discussed and recommended service options with customers and explained costs involved.
  • Interpreted equipment diagrams and blueprints to fully understand mechanical and electrical systems in need of service.
  • Maintained company field response vehicle stocked with repair and replacement parts valued over $800.
  • Attended multiple workshops and team meetings to maximize technical knowledge.
  • Demonstrated to customers proper methods for operating equipment after it had been installed.

Manufacturing Operator

Fairchild Semiconductor
03.2010 - 06.2011
  • Work in a clean room environment.
  • Operating highly technical equipment, Vertical furnaces are used for processing wafers during semiconductor device manufacturing.
  • Wearing appropriate clean room attire.
  • Dealing with corrosive gases and acids (Folic Acid, Phosphorus Acid, hydrofluoric acid)
  • Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
  • Work stream, MS word, Excel are used many times each 12 hour shifts.
  • Following safety and proper procedures for protocol count to eliminate product contamination.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Load semiconductor material into furnace with correct recipes.
  • Load individual segment into crystal growing chamber and monitor controls.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Clean, polish, and load wafers into series of special purpose furnaces, chemical baths, and equipment used to form circuitry and change conductive properties.
  • Followed tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences.
  • Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.

Concrete Finisher

Mil-A-Co Concrete
West Jordan, UT
12.2004 - 08.2006
  • Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
  • Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
  • Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
  • Created specific finishes on poured concrete.
  • Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel, and asphalt.
  • Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
  • Routinely lifted and moved items weighing up to 80-120 pounds.
  • Prepared and placed concrete to create sidewalks, driveways, or patios.
  • Cut, chipped, or sawed concrete to create desired shapes.
  • Applied sealers or waterproofing to concrete as required by project.
  • Reviewed all project documentation and blueprints to prioritize and schedule job tasks.
  • Monitored inventory of key tools and materials used at each project site to provide consistent availability.
  • Engaged with customers and subcontractors and provided timelines for project completion.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering and Communication Technology

ITT-Technical Institute
Murray
12.2014

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Electronics Engineering and Technology

ITT-Technical Institute
Murray, UT
12.2012

Skills

  • Total quality and safety management principles to operate successfully in a stressful, fast-paced, deadline
  • Physically able and fit, with high endurance capabilities
  • Trilingual English, Tongan, and Spanish Speak and write fluently
  • Technical, Interpersonal and Diagnostics skills
  • Customer Service
  • Advertising Techniques
  • Establishing Vision
  • Quality Assurance
  • Coaching and Mentorship
  • KPI Monitoring
  • Engineering Principles
  • Quality Control
  • Train Employees
  • Staff Evaluations
  • Quality Standards
  • Business Development
  • Financial Statements
  • Cost Management
  • Business Planning
  • First Aid
  • Graphic Design
  • Health and Safety Regulations
  • Coordinate Events
  • Set Organizational Policies
  • Control of Expenses
  • Loss Analysis
  • Materials Procurement
  • Project Management
  • Order Supplies
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Sales Strategies
  • Manage Contracts
  • Fire Safety Regulations
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Monitor Equipment
  • Waste Management
  • Performance Tracking and Evaluations
  • Recruitment and Hiring
  • Shift Scheduling
  • Site Operations
  • Construction Equipment

Work Availability

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Quote

Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire

Timeline

Site Manager, Tool Crib, Tesla

Atlas Copco
10.2022 - Current

Regional Field Service Engineer

ITW Instron
03.2017 - 09.2022

Production Manager Engineer/Technical Support

Imaging Concepts LLC
04.2015 - 03.2017

Electronic Technician

Weatherford Fracturing
12.2014 - 04.2015

Field Service Technician

Konica Minolta Business Solutions
06.2011 - 12.2014

Manufacturing Operator

Fairchild Semiconductor
03.2010 - 06.2011

Concrete Finisher

Mil-A-Co Concrete
12.2004 - 08.2006

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering and Communication Technology

ITT-Technical Institute

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Electronics Engineering and Technology

ITT-Technical Institute

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