Andy Rodriguez
San Diego, CA
Summary
Dynamic electrical technician knowledgeable in maintenance, repair, and commissioning of electrical systems and equipment. Excellent in following instructions/ directions but comfortable with creating solutions. Committed to education and motivated to sharpening skills. Eager to learn grow and excel. Ready to contribute to team through dedicated and consistent hard work. Enjoys learning from others and always contributed with a will-do attitude.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Field Service Technician
Tesla
San Diego, CA
02.2023 - Current
- Diagnosed and troubleshot commercial battery energy storage systems (BESS up to 3000kwh per unit).
- Respond to corrective maintenance cases on commercial solar PV, commercial energy storage systems, vehicle charging stations and updating online case logs accurately
- Provided technical support and maintenance services for range of computer hardware and software.
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Work closely with members of Operations Engineering Systems Reliability team to respond to open case directions and provide data where requested
- Traveled all through out Southern California to assist other technicians with assigned cases to comply with contractual obligations.
- Optimized performance by balancing systems and programming controls boards .
- Inspected cooling systems and identified potential problems.
- Report writing, where required, to comply with deliverables in commercial O&M contracts
- Respond to customers’ concerns with the performance or functionality of their system
- Ensure vehicle, tooling, electronics, software, and company issued property are well-kept
Electrical Maintenance Technician
General Dynamics NASSCO
Gardena , CA
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Responded to sudden trouble calls and breakdowns of company equipment through out shipyard and aboard U.S Navy ships. This included retrogenerative thermal oxidizers, blast and grit recycling systems, metal dust vacuum systems, air compressors, motors and pumps. I also installed electrical conduit and wiring for power controls and lighting
- Troubleshooting on live circuits (480VAC, 277VAC, 220VAC, 120VAC, 24VAC/VDC)
- Worked closely with team members and assisted more experienced electricians with special projects and designs such as; rewiring buildings, building control panels and finding parts with respective specifications
- Performed Lock Out Tag Out Procedure in accordance with NFPA 70E when necessary.
- Tested wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function. Obtained measurements and readings using volt and ohm meters, meggers and amperage meter.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks to ensure proper working condition of electrical panels and conduits. Detected common problems and created solutions to minimize downtime.
- Communicated effectively with direct supervisor and management on parts needed, time monitoring and any issues presented. Elaborated and submitted end of day reports.
- Also assisted in with other jobs not related to my trade such as; pipefitting, mechanical work and general facility needs.
Maintenance Technician Lead
Ruggable LLC
Gardena California , United States of America
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Generated and completed work orders for repairs, maintenance, and component replacement.
- Led technicians and assigned responsibilities.
- Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Worked with maintenance software UPKEEP to track and analyze breakdown frequencies. Also ensured on time and accurate PM's on DGEN industrial printers.
- Merged with facilities maintenance and performed different facility maintenance repairs.
- Focused on electrical repairs and accomodations.
- Repaired and maintained both 3-phase and single-phase motors.
- Completed preventive maintenance to maintain production and equipment in accordance with safety protocols and company policy.
- Kept grounds clean and maintained landscaping by removing debris, watering and mowing.
- Led janitorial team for entire facility. Ensured Proper housekeeping and correct procedures.
- Basically arrange repair or fixed any issues within our teams responsibility.
Maintenance Technician
Ruggable LLC
Gardena , United States of America
12.2017 - 01.2021
- Started replacing receptacles, pulling cable and completing minor electrical work orders.
- Assisted experienced electricians with new installations and designs.
- responded to breakdowns on equipment and facility power outages.
- performed maintenance on electrical distribution panels and reported and fixed discrepancies.
- Conducted preventative maintenance on industrial printers. Worked with controls and performed minor troubleshooting.
- Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on tools and equipment.
- Inspected our fleet of 20 plus industrial printers to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Worked with mechanical engineering team to improve maintenance and minimize downtime.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Removed dirt and lubricated machinery shafts, bearings and gears as part of regular maintenance.
- Troubleshooted and repaired spontaneous breakdowns as soon as possible to minimize downtime .
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- On call up to 16 hrs a day.
- Responded to fault and wiring issues, identifying hazards and problems.
Education
Associate of Science - Electricity
San Diego City College
San Diego, CA06.2024
High School Diploma -
Abraham Freedman Occupational Center
Los Angeles , California12.2020
Skills
- Electrical scheduled maintenance
- Commissioning
- Customer Interaction
- Remote troubleshooting through various software applications
- Wire splicing and practices
- Electrical system and controls knowledge
- Detailed oriented
- Equipment maintenance
- Tool usage
- Safety driven
- Fast learner
Timeline
Commercial Field Service Technician
Tesla
02.2023 - Current
Electrical Maintenance Technician
General Dynamics NASSCO
08.2021 - 02.2023
Maintenance Technician Lead
Ruggable LLC
01.2021 - 08.2021
Maintenance Technician
Ruggable LLC
12.2017 - 01.2021
Associate of Science - Electricity
San Diego City College
High School Diploma -
Abraham Freedman Occupational Center