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Stephan Rivera

Lakewood,CA

Summary

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Technician

Long Wall
02.2025 - Current
  • Delegated daily work to team of employees.
  • Recognized as a top performer among peers due to outstanding productivity levels and commitment to excellence.
  • Conducted quality inspections of completed work, ensuring compliance with established standards and specifications.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Keeping a safe and clean environment for my team member by creating a daily check list to maintain safety.
  • Launch mount and Hydraulic systems
  • Hand bending 1/4 inch line, facing and flaring.
  • High bay crane

Lead Propulsion Technician

ABL Space Systems
Long Beach, CA
12.2022 - 01.2025
  • Install Propulsion system on engines, installed valves, Run leak check on engines.
  • My main duty was where to get engine ready to get hot fire. Once it went through it testing came back to headquarter to get flight config and I would install engines to 1st stage aft end.
  • Anything that had to get replace during campaign I would be the one going up to Alaska with my crew.
  • Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.

Integration Technician

ABL Space Systems
08.2020 - 11.2022
  • Worked on the 1st and 2nd stage internals from installing Transfer tube, COPV’s, Brackets, Sense lines, AVD.
  • Installing transducers, Cameras, Antennas and sensors.
  • Installing all the turbo pumps in the AFT end with all the engines
  • Connected the Propulsion system in the AFT end installed FTS valves
  • Traveling to Multiple site Mojave, Alaska, and Long beach.
  • Involve with Launch Campaign

Integration Technician

SpaceX
05.2018 - 07.2020
  • Worked on the 2nd stage doing all the internals and work with the prop team installing all the raceway lines.
  • Final cleaning Lox and Fuel
  • Leak checks on 2nd stage
  • Installing AVI trays with high bay cranes well NASA team member watching us do an install.
  • Borescoping lines before final install

Integration Technician

SpaceX
05.2017 - 05.2018
  • Worked on the Falcon 9 1st stage booster doing all the internal work from the Lox and Fuel side.
  • Final cleaning Lox and Fuel
  • Leak checks on 1st stage booster
  • Installing transfer tubes
  • Installing COPV's
  • AVD
  • Traveling to the Cape to work on the Falcon heavy



Laborer Worker

Jon Wayne Construction and Consulting
04.2014 - 12.2016
  • Site Preparation
  • Material Handling
  • Demolition Work
  • Operating Equipment
  • Assisting Tradespeople
  • Safety Compliance
  • Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
  • Supported project completion by assisting with various construction tasks, such as framing, concrete pouring, and site preparation.

Education

High School Diploma -

Parkbridge Private School
Long Beach, CA
06.2010

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Works Well Under Pressure
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Power Tools and Equipment
  • Calibrated and precision tools
  • Proof testing on Engines , 1/2 sleeve Valves
  • Leak check on Engine, Turbo pump, Prop systems, check valve
  • Modifying hand tool
  • Forklift
  • Scissor lift
  • NDE PT

Accomplishments

  • Well at SpaceX we did a mission for NASA and I was chosen to do an install well NASA associate watch me from start to finish.
  • Led a team of technicians to set the average fastest for closing out 2nd stage from 14 day to 9 days, and my team got an spot awards for reducing the days

Certification

NDE Certification

Timeline

Lead Technician

Long Wall
02.2025 - Current

Lead Propulsion Technician

ABL Space Systems
12.2022 - 01.2025

Integration Technician

ABL Space Systems
08.2020 - 11.2022

Integration Technician

SpaceX
05.2018 - 07.2020

Integration Technician

SpaceX
05.2017 - 05.2018

Laborer Worker

Jon Wayne Construction and Consulting
04.2014 - 12.2016

High School Diploma -

Parkbridge Private School

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