Arnel G Pacanza
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Cell 707-***-**** E-mail: acf8bw@r.postjobfree.com
ENGINEERING MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST
Top-performing and motivated manufacturing engineer with 20 years of experience collaborating in the quality,
and technical process ofFDA approved medication, under cGMP guidelines. Strengths include advanced
proficiency in equipment maintenance and operation; troubleshooting machinery using ladder logic on PLC
systems with accurate written and verbal communication; scientific principals applied to development
and manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals; a self-disciplined leader with the ability to troubleshoot and
resolve problems in a timely manner. Enjoysperforming multiple tasks/projects, especially in maintaining,
monitoring, assessing data, repairing and preventing machine discrepancies accurately to insure the integrity of
a quality product;
Areas of Expertise
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Equipment Maintenance Electrical Maintenance
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Preventative Maintenance Troubleshooting
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Parts Manufacturing Maintenance Supervision
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cGMP Documentation Advanced training in Microsoft Suite
• Software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Project Management
Experience
THE RITEDOSE CORPORATION, SC 2014–PRESENT
Bulk Opertions Maintenance Technician
• Applying FDA and cGMP regulations in the production of asthma medication.
• Performing preventative, routine, and emergency maintenance on manufacturing machinery.
• Administering inventory processes to track inventory equipment and spare parts.
• Working on and maintaining laser video jet engraving systems.
• Working on Siemans PLC systems on Rommelag Manufacturing Machinery. Familiar with
Allen Bradley PLC on Ismeca vail auto packaging and robotic equipment with Flex Link
conveyor systems.
• Reading ladder logic diagrams and troubleshooting PLC problems on machinery and
equipment.
• Maintaining and repairing hydraulics, pneumatics, steam, and compressed air systems.
• Practicing CIP and SIP cleaning procedures.
• Utilizing various hand and power tools, electrical test equipment, lathe, drill press, band
saw, milling machines, hydraulic hose machinery, metal shear and brake, grinders, belt
sanders, and welding equipment.
• Demonstrating a strong electrical and mechanical aptitude.
DEY LABORATORIES - MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS, CA 1996–2013
Engineering Senior Technician
• Worked according to FDA and cGMP regulations adhering to the strictest forms of
documentation.
• Performed preventative, routine, and emergency maintenance on manufacturing machinery.
• Administered inventory processes to track inventory equipment and spare parts.
• Reads and understands blueprints and schematics.
• Worked on Siemans PLC systems on Rommelag Manufacturing Machinery. Familiar with
Allen Bradley PLC onIsmecavail auto packaging and robotic equipment with Flex Link
conveyor systems.
• Read ladder logic diagrams and troubleshoot PLC problems on machinery and equipment.
• Maintained and repaired hydraulics, pneumatics, steam, and compressed air systems.
• Practiced CIP and SIP cleaning procedures.
• Utilized various hand and power tools, electrical test equipment, lathe, drill press, band saw,
milling machines, hydraulic hose machinery, metal shear and brake, grinders, belt sanders,
and welding equipment.
• Demonstrated a strong electrical and mechanical aptitude.
• Provided on-going training to Manufacturing Maintenance Technicians and Mechanics.
• Assumed shift supervisory duties in the absence of Manufacturing Maintenance Shift
Supervisors and leads.
• Upgraded computerized equipment to newer technology and industry standards.
FFS Operations Technician, (Promoted to Engineering Technician) 1994 - 1996
• Produced various respiratory pharmaceutical products in accordance with FDA regulations
• Helped maintain machinery through computer based controllers, minor maintenance, lot
changes and quality checks
• Completed accurate documentation of work on product batch records, machine record logs,
logbooks, & equipment usage reports.
• Performed SIP, CIP cleaning techniques on machinery and formulation equipment through
use of pH meters and controllers, electronic scales, spectrophotometers, conductivity meters and other
basic laboratory equipment.
• Performedstandard operating procedures in accordance to cGMP.
• Worked in a clean room environment under strict OSHA and FDA regulations.
HADLEY AUTO TRANSPORT, CA 1990 - 1992
Computer Dispatch Clerk
• Produced delivery receipts for drivers delivering vehicles for Ford Motor Company.
• Maintained and troubleshot computer problems for the terminal as well as sister terminals.
• Provided customer service and information to Bay Area Ford dealers.
CHEVRON USA, CA 1989 - 1989
Production Operator
• Maintained and operated high temperature and high-pressure equipment used in the production of
oil products.
• Made critical adjustments to machinery in order to insure safe and efficient operations.
• Performed lab tests on products in a highly technical lab environment with state of the art
computer systems.
U.S. AIR FORCE 1985 -1989
Jet Engine Technician
• Maintained, troubleshot, and repaired jet engines for the B-52 and KC-135 aircrafts.
• Supported the on-time and readiness capabilities for the alert nuclear B-52.
• Worked in both flight line and test cell environments with highly technical tools and test
equipment.
Education
• Bachelors of Science degree in Business and Information Systems University of
Phoenix, Sacramento, CA
• Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts Solano Community
College, Suisun City, CA
• Associate of Science degree in General Business Solano Community
College, Suisun City, CA
Special Training/License
• Certificate of Completion in Advanced Windows and DOS based programs.
• Certificate of Completion in computer building, repairing, troubleshooting, and upgrading various
IBM compatible computers.
• Certificate of Completion in Jet Engine Propulsion