Mechanic, Operator

ROBERT ACARON

11111 Pleasant Colony Dr Apt 427 Phone: (787) 461-2105 Jersey Village, Texas 77065 [email protected]

Dear Hiring Professional:

Please consider this letter of introduction as an expression of my interest in exploring and identifying career opportunities with your organization. I have enclosed my résumé for your review and consideration.

As you will note from my résumé, I am an experienced mechanic and maintenance technician with excellent diagnostic abilities, and comprehensive experience in a wide variety of equipment and technical capacities with the belief that no job is too difficult.. I am accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment and effective working both independently and as a cooperative team member.

In addition, I would bring the following to your team:

– Pursue work with energy, drive, and a strong accomplishment orientation.
– Solid focus on achieving positive, concrete results.
– “Get things done right” approach to achieve objectives while working in fast-paced team environments.

– Possess excellent customer service and communication skills.
– Afghan visa valid for 1 year
– Pre deployment medical screening all done within the last 60 days

Confident that the strength of my experience, combined with my dedication, energy, commitment, and attitude, will add measurable value to your organization, I would appreciate an opportunity to meet with you to discuss your needs and my potential to contribute as a team member. Thank you in advance for your attention, consideration, and forthcoming response.

Sincerely,

Robert Acaron Enclosure

ROBERT ACARON

11111 Pleasant Colony Dr Apt 427 Phone: (787) 461-2105

Jersey Village, Texas 77065

[email protected]

DIESEL MECHANIC TECHNICIAN

Expert diesel mechanic with outstanding technical proficiencies and proven ability to produce superior results in fast-paced environments. Experience includes diversified knowledge from complex technical work to basic diagnostics, computer diagnostics, and repair of all major systems and components. Skilled troubleshooter; tenacious, resourceful problem-solver.

Quality driven and diligent with a “do it right the first time” approach. Well-organized and attentive to detail; efficient in prioritizing and managing multiple simultaneous projects. Hands on experience in industrial and automotive systems. Superb technical knowledge and ability to use technical publications and other resources for research, troubleshooting, and parts sourcing. Intermediate computer skills. Excellent communication skills; fluent in English and Spanish.

• Pneumatic & Hydraulic Systems
• HVAC Systems
• Suspension and Steering
• Diesel Engine Accessories
• Safety Practices

Technical Competencies:

• Diagnostics
• Automotive Systems
• Electronic Technology
• Diesel Technology
• Climate Control Systems

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• Welding Processes
• Parts Fabrication Fuel Systems

Fluent in English and Spanish

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Preventive Maintenance Hydraulic Applications

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

Associates of Applied Science in Automotive Technology UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE, Houston, Texas

609 AC Licensed
ASE Registered
Forklift Certified
PSS-T Operator Certified

RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Aerostat Operator
Bravura Information Technology Systems Aerostat Operator

10/2016-Present Yuma, AZ

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GP Mechanic / Shop Technician 07/2016 –10/2016 IAP Worldwide Services Afghanistan

Perform launch and recoveries of the aerostat.
Perform pre-flight checks to ensure proper inflation of the balloon.
Ensure all systems are functional and responsive to the commands from the GCS. Monitor and control camera operations from GCS.
Responsible for proper documentation regarding flight operations and overall health of the

system.
Accountable for proper weather information documentation in regards to safety during an

emergency recovery of the aerostat.
Perform minor maintenance of ground equipment including 15k forklift, aerial lift, John Deere

site gator.

Maintain, repair and overhaul heavy vehicles and industrial heavy equipment, both towed and self- propelled. Maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment include internal combustion engines and components, both stationary and mobile.

• ▪  Perform preventive maintenance services and tune-ups on internal combustion engines; assist in repair of major engine components such as valves, pistons, crank and cam shafts.
• ▪  Accountable for interpreting work orders and technical manuals and keeping equipment cleaned, lubricated and maintained.
• ▪  Diagnose faults or malfunctions, adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components or systems, test repaired equipment for proper performance and ensure that the work done meets manufacturers’ specifications and legislated regulations.
• ▪  Performed troubleshooting of engines, power trains, fuel and electrical systems; removed and installed major components in various vehicles
• ▪  Write service reports, place orders for parts as needed, maintain inventory control to ensure parts and supplies are available when needed.
• ▪  Offered support in providing additional training to other mechanics to ensure compliance with all safety and hazmat regulations and procedures.

ROBERT ACARON

RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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Shop Technician/Equipment Operator
Briggs Equipment
Maintain, repair and overhaul heavy yard, port and industrial heavy equipment, both towed and self- propelled. Maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment with gasoline, diesel and LP gas engines and components, both stationary and mobile for a variety of customers.

▪ Performed initial inspection using multiple inspection tools specific for forklifts to properly diagnose, remove/replace damaged components such as: lift chains, hydraulic hoses, lighting equipment (safety) among others.

▪ Properly diagnose internal combustion engines for both mechanical and electrical faults using adequate testing equipment to troubleshoot and isolate the cause of the fault and properly repair the customers’ equipment.

▪ Accountable for interpreting hydraulic blueprints to properly diagnose/troubleshoot hydraulic faults in the equipment.

▪ Properly executed work orders along with parts ordering direct from the manufacturer using the proper search engines and calling the manufacturer directly.

▪ Responsible for meeting directly with the customer at the work site when needed to diagnose/ troubleshoot and repair customer unit on site if possible.

▪ Tasked with moving/operating heavy yard/port equipment such as Yale and Taylor forklifts, Kalmar Ottawa tractor trailers and Trackmobile railcar pullers after repairs where completed for ensuring quality of repair.

Mechanic / Technician 02/2014– 06/2016

Sterling McCall Lexus Houston, Texas

Efficiently and accurately perform quality repair work in accordance with dealership’s and factory standards of Lexus vehicles.

• ▪  Performed initial inspections using a variety of test equipment to troubleshoot, determined, and isolated fault, cause of malfunction, and best repair methods to accomplish repairs.
• ▪  Troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of defective engines, transmissions, fuel systems, suspension systems, electrical systems, brakes, steering systems, and other subassemblies and components.
• ▪  Explained repairs and recommendations to service advisors and vehicle owners clearly and in non-technical language.

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01/2016 – 06/2016 Houston, Texas

• ▪  Adjusted and aligned all components and assemblies to meet technical specifications; welded broken parts and structural members.
• ▪  Serviced fuel, brake, and transmission systems to ensure peak performance, safety, and longevity of the equipment.
• ▪  Read, interpreted, and applied complex information and instructions from technical drawings, technical manuals, wiring schematics, and manufacturers’ equipment specifications.

  Auto Mechanic Technician 03/2012 – 01/2014 Munday Chevrolet Houston, Texas Repaired and serviced automobiles and, light trucks (such as vans and pickups), with gasoline engines. Prepared estimate for repair to include itemized charges for parts and labor. Interacted with customers to establish rapport and maintain returning business relationships.

• ▪  Examining vehicles and discussing with the customers the nature and extent of damage and malfunction; used computer systems diagnostics and testing of parts (such as starters, alternators, etc.).
• ▪  Brakes, Tune-ups, Mufflers, Oil and Lube, Suspensions; tested, overhauled, and repaired equipment to ensure peak operating efficiency.
• ▪  Removed, repaired, adjusted, or replaced major and minor vehicle or equipment components including air conditioning systems, electrical systems, cooling systems, and fuel systems.
• ▪  Rebuilding parts such as cylinder heads and cylinder blocks; performed air conditioner servicing and repairs; disassembled units and inspected parts for wear, using calipers, and gauges.
• ▪  Utilized hand and power tools, hoists, electronic test equipment, welding equipment, and precision measuring instruments to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• ▪  Communicated directly with service advisors regarding the status of the service work as well as the estimated time for completion so that customers could be informed.

  Mechanic / Apprentice 02/2007–06/2010 High Power Diesel Bayamon, Puerto Rico

• ▪  Performed initial inspections using a variety of test equipment to troubleshoot, determined, and isolated fault, cause of malfunction, and best repair methods to accomplish repairs.
• ▪  Troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of defective engines, transmissions, fuel systems, suspension systems, electrical systems, brakes, steering systems, and other subassemblies and components.
• ▪  Properly executed work orders along with parts ordering direct from the manufacturer using the proper search engines and calling the manufacturer directly.
• ▪  Responsible for meeting directly with the customer at the work site when needed to diagnose/ troubleshoot and repair customers vehicle.
• ▪  Examining vehicles and discussing with the customers the nature and extent of damage and malfunction; used computer systems diagnostics and testing of parts (such as starters, alternators, etc.).
• ▪  Brakes, Tune-ups, Mufflers, Oil and Lube, Suspensions; tested, overhauled, and repaired equipment to ensure peak operating efficiency.
• ▪  Removed, repaired, adjusted, or replaced major and minor vehicle or equipment components including air conditioning systems, electrical systems, cooling systems, and fuel systems

  References Available Upon Request