Geronimo Contreras
Vista
Summary
Professional with strong background in safety, emergency response, damage control, and maintenance operations. Skilled in troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of complex systems. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving operational goals. Reliable under pressure, ensuring mission readiness and safety at all times.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Danage Controlman
United States Navy, USN
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Stationed on board USS Pearl Harbor, Promoted to E-5 in
just under 4 years. Currently the Leading Petty Officer of
the Repair Division. - Skilled in identifying and controlling hazards such as fuel
leaks, oil spills, and overheating equipment to ensure the
safety and operational - Aided in the development of ship-specific damage control plans, providing invaluable insight based on hands-on experience and expertise.
- Reduced fire hazards onboard by implementing effective training programs for firefighting techniques and procedures.
- Knowledgeable in handling hazardous materials, ensuring
compliance with safety standards, and mitigating risks
associated with shipboard hazards. - Safeguarded essential systems during flooding situations, executing prompt isolation measures to minimize collateral damage.
- Conducted thorough investigations into incidents related to damage control, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Managed hazardous materials effectively, mitigating risks associated with spills or accidents on board the vessel.
- Performed critical maintenance tasks on life-saving equipment such as breathing devices, fire pumps, hoses, nozzles ensuring peak performance during emergencies.
- Skilled in operating, maintaining and repairing fire
fighting equipment, dewatering systems, and chemical
biological equipment, and radiological (CBR) defense
equipment. - Skilled in identifying and controlling hazards such as fuel
leaks, oil spills, and overheating equipment to ensure the
safety and operational readiness of propulsion and
auxiliary system. - Maintained and repaired complex electrical systems, including power distribution networks, motors, and control panels for the USS Pearl Harbor.
Automotive Mechanic Assistant
Gosch Auto Group
02.2018 - 09.2019
- Enhanced vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostics and identifying necessary repairs.
- Continuously expanded knowledge of the latest automotive industry trends, technologies, and best practices through professional development opportunities.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely, efficient, and accurate repair services for various automotive issues.
- Optimized workflow within the shop by assisting in scheduling appointments and allocating tasks among team members.
- Maintained and recorded inventory on original equipment
manufactured parts for Toyota and Ford as well as
transporting parts and materials to other dealers. - Proficient in tracking, organizing and ordering parts to
ensure accurate stock levels and timely availability for
repairs. - Familiarity with basic vehicle maintenance, including oil
changes, tire rotations, and brake inspection. - Gained hands-on experience with basic diagnostic tool and
software to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues. - Familiarity with inventory management systems for
tracking and ordering automotive parts, including OEM
components for toyota and ford vehicles. - Proven ability to follow technical manuals and diagrams to
complete tasks efficiently. - Experience using hand tools and diagnostic equipment for
minor repairs and troubleshooting
Solar Panel Installer
Solar Horizon
06.2016 - 01.2018
- Lead Installer
- Installed solar panels on multiple residential and commercial properties to meet customer requirements.
- Assembled, wired and connected solar panels to existing components and systems.
- Ensured safety compliance by following industry guidelines during all installations and maintenance tasks.
- Used drawings, schematics, and instructions to properly install PV systems in accordance with codes and standards.
- Strong ability to collaborate with teams and communicate
effectively with clients to meet project specifications and
timelines. - Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints,
schematics, and electrical diagrams to ensure proper
installation.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Valley High School
Hemet, CA06-2015
Skills
- Electrical safety, hazardous materials handling, Structural Repair Techniques, and Damage assessments
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Valve and fitting repair
- Electrical safety
- Plumbing and Pipefitting
- Pump operations
- Advanced firefighting, chemical, biological, radiological defense, Gas Free Engineer
- Personal protective equipment
- Confined space entry
Certification
- General Shipboard Fire Fighting
- General Shipboard Damage Control
- Air Capable Ship Helicopter Fire Fighting Team
- Advanced Shipboard Fire Fighting
- Gas Free Engineer And Gas Free Engineering Petty Officer For Surface (afloat) Operations Intermediate Leader Development Course.
Navy And Marine Corps Achievement Medal (NAM) X3 Sea Service Deployment medal Humanitarian Service m
Received 3 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (NAM) from the USS Pearl Harbor commanding Officer by successfully leading or managing damage control operations during a critical shipboard casualty e.g., fire, flooding, toxic gas release. Demonstrating superior technical expertise in maintaining and repairing damage control systems, ensuring ship readiness. Implementing innovative solutions to complex damage control equipment issues, saving the Navy significant time or money. Completing major repairs or overhauls under challenging circumstances, ensuring critical systems remained operational.
Sea Service ribbon: Participating in a deployment lasting at least 90 consecutive days overseas or at sea.
Timeline
Danage Controlman
United States Navy, USN
01.2020 - 01.2025
Automotive Mechanic Assistant
Gosch Auto Group
02.2018 - 09.2019
Solar Panel Installer
Solar Horizon
06.2016 - 01.2018
- General Shipboard Fire Fighting
- General Shipboard Damage Control
- Air Capable Ship Helicopter Fire Fighting Team
- Advanced Shipboard Fire Fighting
- Gas Free Engineer And Gas Free Engineering Petty Officer For Surface (afloat) Operations Intermediate Leader Development Course.
High School Diploma -
West Valley High School
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