Developed technical and problem-solving skills in high-demand, customer-focused environment, with focus on ensuring equipment reliability and efficiency. Looking to transition into new field, leveraging expertise in troubleshooting and maintaining various systems. Strong ability to adapt and apply technical knowledge to new challenges and opportunities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Service Technician
Sutphen
01.2019 - Current
Troubleshot and repaired fire apparatus electrical systems, anything from Inoperative emergency lights, to improper operation of aerial device electrical systems
Programmed and tested Aerial Devices
Troubleshot and repaired vehicle and aerial hydraulic systems
Troubleshot and repaired vehicle fire pump or plumbing systems
Troubleshot and repaired vehicle foam systems and or secondary agent systems
Troubleshot and repaired vehicle drivetrain systems, not limited to engine, transmission, transfer cases, driveshafts and differentials
Troubleshot and repaired vehicle pneumatic brake and secondary/auxiliary pneumatic systems.
Troubleshot and repaired multiplexed, non-multiplexed electrical, and mechanical; engine control systems
Troubleshot and repaired engine cooling system plumbing, radiators, and related electrical systems
Troubleshot and repaired vehicle safety systems, not limited to SRS, Side Roll Protection, Explosive Seat Belt systems, seatbelt minder displays/systems, VDR's, occupant warning systems and other safety items related or not related to NFPA guidelines
Installed and tested communication systems for operators
Installed, tested, troubleshot, and repaired vehicle emergency lighting and siren systems
Inspected and repaired new trucks before final delivery to customers
Troubleshot and repaired vehicle braking systems, not limited to ABS, Air, and Hydraulic brake systems, Drum, and Disc type brakes, and related adjusting and safety systems
Inspected and repaired vehicle suspension systems, not limited to springs, shocks, air bags and related systems, coil sprung, MacPherson strut, and Coil-over shock type suspensions
Troubleshot and repaired vehicle charging systems, not limited to power cables, batteries, alternators, voltage regulators, belts, breakers, solenoids, fuses, diodes, modules, relays and switching; on both 12v and 24v systems
Troubleshot and repaired HVAC systems, not limited to piping, condensers, evaporators, compressors, switching, low and high pressure protection, ducting and blowers
Troubleshot and repaired vehicle compressed air systems, not limited to CAFS (compressed air foam system), air compressors, lines, switching, governors, valves, modulators, controllers, tanks, and brake chambers
Performed periodic maintenance on vehicles, not limited to oil changes, transmission drain and fill, coolant drain and fill; fuel filter, hydraulic oil filter, engine oil filter, transmission oil filter, coolant filter and air filter; replacement
Cleaned and performed maintenance on shop equipment and shop facilities
Designed and Fabricated small and large parts for damaged items, or new installs on fire trucks.
Used GTAW and GMAW as well as brazing, oxy-acetylene cutting, welding, and heating, and plasma cutting to achieve a desired outcome on the piece at hand
Welded materials not limited to mild steel, medium and high carbon steels, 308, 304 and many other stainless steel alloys, aluminum (5356, 4043, 6061, 6063, cast, and many other aluminum alloys)
Brazed materials not limited to copper, brass and thin aluminum, steel, and stainless steel plumbing/other parts
Made repairs to aerial devices, and torque boxes and made minor welding repairs to other items on aerial fire apparatus
Made welding repairs on structural frame of customer fire apparatus
Designed and welded plumbing systems, and installed electrical systems on new trucks for the use of foam and other chemical fire fighting agents
Tested and passed pertinent ASE and EVT certification tests
Performed field service calls in 20+ states in the US
Improved vehicle uptime by promptly diagnosing and repairing various mechanical issues.
Upheld company reputation by adhering to strict quality standards during all repair work.
Assisted in training new technicians, sharing knowledge, and best practices to improve overall team performance.
Managed workload effectively by multitasking, prioritizing tasks and delegating when necessary to optimize productivity and customer satisfaction.
Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement through ongoing participation in industry seminars, conferences, and workshops.
Delivered exceptional customer experience by addressing concerns and providing clear explanations of repair needs and solutions.
Service Technician
Siddons Martin Emergency Group
05.2016 - 06.2018
Designed and Fabricated small and large parts for damaged items, or new installs on fire trucks, ambulances, and other government related vehicles
Used GTAW and GMAW as well as brazing, oxy-acetylene cutting, welding, and heating, and plasma cutting to achieve a desired outcome on the piece at hand
Welded materials not limited to mild steel, medium and high carbon steels, 308, 304 and many other stainless steel alloys, aluminum (5356, 4043, 6061, 6063, cast, and many other aluminum alloys)
Brazed materials not limited to copper, brass and thin aluminum, steel, and stainless steel plumbing/other parts
Made welding repairs to aerial devices, and torque boxes and made minor welding repairs to other items on aerial fire apparatus
Made welding repairs on structural frame of customer fire apparatus
Designed and welded complete fire pump system plumbing, related electrical systems, and 'pump drives' (i.e
PTO's).
Designed and welded plumbing systems, and installed electrical systems on new trucks for the use of foam and other chemical fire fighting agents
Designed and installed a hardwired, relay logic, electrical system and minor plumbing for an inoperative Computerized HVAC system to ensure the HVAC system worked on the customer vehicle
Troubleshot and repaired fire apparatus electrical systems, anything from Inoperative emergency lights, to improper operation of aerial device electrical systems
Troubleshot and repaired 'Pierce' 'Command Zone' 1-3 multiplexed truck electrical systems
Wrote and submitted technical tickets for technical help on certain vehicles
Programmed and tested Aerial Device 'Collision Avoidance' zones and programmed values to change the way the aerial operated and behaved under given conditions
Troubleshot and repaired vehicle and aerial hydraulic systems
Troubleshot and repaired vehicle fire pump or plumbing systems
Troubleshot and repaired vehicle foam systems and or secondary agent systems
Troubleshot and repaired vehicle drivetrain systems, not limited to engine, transmission, transfer cases, driveshafts and differentials
Troubleshot and repaired multiplexed, non-multiplexed electrical, and mechanical; engine control systems
Troubleshot and repaired engine cooling system plumbing, radiators, and related electrical systems
Troubleshot and repaired vehicle safety systems, not limited to SRS, Side Roll Protection, Explosive Seat Belt systems, seatbelt minder displays/systems, occupant warning systems and other safety items related or not related to NFPA guidelines
Installed and tested communication systems for operators
Installed, tested, troubleshot, and repaired vehicle emergency lighting and siren systems
Inspected and repaired new trucks before final delivery to customers
Troubleshot and repaired vehicle braking systems, not limited to ABS, Air, and Hydraulic brake systems, Drum, and Disc type brakes, and related adjusting and safety systems
Inspected and repaired vehicle suspension systems, not limited to springs, shocks, air bags and related systems, coil sprung, MacPherson strut, and Coil-over shock type suspensions
Troubleshot and repaired vehicle charging systems, not limited to power cables, batteries, alternators, voltage regulators, belts, breakers, solenoids, fuses, diodes, modules, relays and switching; on both 12v and 24v systems
Troubleshot and repaired HVAC systems, not limited to piping, condensers, evaporators, compressors, switching, low and high pressure protection, ducting and blowers
Troubleshot and repaired vehicle compressed air systems, not limited to CAFS (compressed air foam system), air compressors, lines, switching, governors, valves, modulators, controllers, tanks, and brake chambers
Performed periodic maintenance on vehicles, not limited to oil changes, transmission drain and fill, coolant drain and fill; fuel filter, hydraulic oil filter, engine oil filter, transmission oil filter, coolant filter and air filter; replacement
Cleaned and performed maintenance on shop equipment and shop facilities
Learned an unquantifiable amount of information, procedures, mechanics, processes, and related workings of all bullet points previously stated
Attended 'Pierce' and other company's classes and seminars to further improve specific, as well as, general emergency or non-emergency vehicle knowledge
Tested and passed pertinent ASE and EVT certification tests
Operations/Maintenance
Faith Lutheran Church
01.2011 - 05.2018
Listened to and made changes for customers, supervisors and coworkers that had issues with items related to the performance of job
Staged/Cleaned rooms for Sunday school, and other church functions
Staged/Cleaned worship space for Saturday and Sunday worship, or other church functions
Trained and helped new employees with job related information and processes
Performed minor carpentry, plumbing, welding to ensure proper operation of equipment and facilities
Assisted manager in all aspects of business operations.
Education
Emergency Medicine
CNM
Albuquerque, NM
08-2018
High School Diploma -
La Cueva HS
Albuquerque, NM
08-2018
Skills
Installation and repair
Attention to detail
Highly proficient in diagnosis and repair of 12V,24V DC 120,240 AC as well as network and communication circuits and control circuits
Highly proficient reading blueprints or schematics whether mechanical, structural, hydraulic or electrical
Hold class B CDL
Proficient with GTAW GMAW SMAW or oxyacetylene welding/brazing and cutting on aluminum, stainless, steel,and other alloys