RICHARD ALFARO
Antioch
Summary
Results-driven Electronics Technician with Bay Area Rapid Transit, skilled in electronic diagnostics and technical documentation. Proven ability to swiftly identify and resolve faults, enhancing system reliability and minimizing downtime. Adept at training team members and implementing automated testing procedures, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Electronics Technician
Bay Area Rapid Transit
Concord
12.1995 - 12.2025
- Conducted routine inspections of electronic systems and devices.
- Trained new team members on basic electronics maintenance practices.
- Documented repair procedures and maintenance logs for compliance records.
- Identified and diagnosed malfunctioning electronic components, systems, and equipment.
- Worked both independently and with crews to interpret electrical malfunctions and make repairs quickly to minimize downtime for customers.
- Installed, configured, tested, maintained, repaired and troubleshot electronic components, systems and equipment.
- Interpreted engineering diagrams to successfully troubleshoot faults.
- Documented repairs, inspections and testing for equipment in logging database.
- Maintained accurate records of all repairs performed including a logbook detailing parts used and time spent on each job.
- Operated and maintained computerized automated test equipment and special equipment test devices.
- Evaluated and tested products using measurement and diagnostic devices to adjust, test, and repair equipment.
- Installed and tested new electronic equipment and components.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - American History
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA06-2011
Skills
- Electronic diagnostics
- circuit design
- Equipment calibration
- Automated testing
- System installation
- Technical documentation
Timeline
Electronics Technician
Bay Area Rapid Transit
12.1995 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Arts - American History
University of California, Berkeley
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