Salvador Michel
Woodland
Summary
Highly skilled generator technician, with a strong emphasis on effective communication and collaboration. Demonstrated success in optimizing equipment performance and enhancing preventive maintenance to ensure operational efficiency, safety, and compliance. Adaptable, detail-oriented, and dedicated to delivering high-quality results in demanding and fast-paced environments. Comprehensive background in machine operation, maintenance, and repair. Specialized knowledge of diagnostic procedures, troubleshooting methods and preventive maintenance techniques. Known for improving operational efficiency and reducing downtime through effective equipment management. Key strengths lie in problem-solving skills, technical acumen, team collaboration, and ability to adapt quickly to new technologies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Equipment Technician
Sacramento Area Sewer District
Sacramento
10.2024 - Current
- Manage core responsibilities and daily tasks to ensure optimal equipment functionality.
- Conducted detailed fuel tank inspections to maintain operational integrity.
- Perform load banks on generator operations to support continuous and standby equipment performance.
- Documented engine run hours to support preventive maintenance planning.
- Performed generator maintenance to ensure optimal functionality and prevent operational downtime.
- Contribute to general equipment repair support to maintain optimal functionality for operations.
- Collaborated with vendors and contractors to coordinate equipment repairs.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Department of Water Resources
West Sacramento
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Conduct regular inspections of the shop area to identify potential safety hazards.
- Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment, including bulldozers, backhoes, excavators, and cranes.
- Repair hydraulic systems, engines, transmissions, brakes, electrical components, and air conditioning systems.
- Diagnose mechanical problems using technical manuals and diagnostic tools.
- Maintain repair logs to track maintenance history and equipment status.
- Assist in developing preventive maintenance programs for various machines and vehicles.
Power Generator Mechanic
Holt of California
West Sacramento
06.2017 - 02.2024
- Troubleshot complex electrical problems in power generation systems.
- Overhauled and repaired diesel engines, generators, and related equipment.
- Traveled to job sites across the region for repairs and installations.
- Rebuilt fuel systems, engine valve trains, gear train systems, and air compressors.
Education
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Diesel Technology
Universal Technical Institute
Sacramento, CA01.2018
Skills
- Diagnostic procedures
- Safety processes
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Diesel engine repair
- Equipment maintenance
- Generator troubleshooting
- Load bank testing
- Safety inspections
- Parts ordering
- Vendor collaboration
- Technical documentation
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Repair planning
References
- Bryan Prestel, Department of Water Resources, Technician - Coworker, bryan.prestel@water.ca.gov
- Ryan Ruffer, Hennertanklines, Service Manager, 251 Crocker Dr, (707) 989-0113, rruffer@hennertanklines.com
- Michael Pettig, Power Systems - Holt of California, Service Manager, (916) 618-3397, m.pettig@holtca.com
Languages
Spanish, Bilingual
Certification
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL Class A)
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Sr. Equipment Technician
Sacramento Area Sewer District
10.2024 - Current
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Department of Water Resources
02.2024 - 10.2024
Power Generator Mechanic
Holt of California
06.2017 - 02.2024
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Diesel Technology
Universal Technical Institute
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