Sam Cervantes
acgezt@r.postjobfree.com
Hockley Tx 77447
OBJECTIVE
Over 30 years experience as Auto/ Diesel Technician, 13 Year’s Experience as a
shop Manager and 2 years Experience as a Certified Natural Gas manager/
Installer. I hold a Associate Degree in Auto/ Diesel Technology.
General Manager
March 2014 - present
Motive Power & Equipment Sales Greenville, South Carolina
Business Services
Manage and schedule work on locomotive
Generate business thru out the United States and schedule work for varies
locomotive Company..
R&D Manager
October 2013 - January 2014
CNG One Source Erie, Pennsylvania
Work with engineers to redesign natural gas engines.
Manage shop for natural gas installs. Inspect and monitor work areas, examine
tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to prevent, detect,
and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety.
Shop Manager
May 2012 - October 2013
NAT-G Houston, Texas
Manage specialty shop in natural gas conversions. Develop, implement, and
evaluate maintenance policies and procedures.
Monitor employees' work levels and review work performance. Determine
schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work
priority, quantity of equipment, and skill of personnel .
Lead man
May 2011 - May 2012
Turnkey Industries Magnolia, Texas
Lead man in heavy cable dept. Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring.
Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring .Test
electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring
Service Tech
January 2010 - May 2011
290 West Mobile Hockley, Texas
Provide mobile road service for automobile and diesel trucks Repair and replace
damaged or worn parts.
Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine
diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration .
Shop Manager
August 2008 - December 2009
Ntb Houston, Texas
Consult with customers on need repaired
Manage daily shop operations. Oversee activities directly related to making
products or providing services. Review financial statements, sales and activity
reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal
achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program
improvement
Mobile Mechanic
May 2007 - August 2008
290West, Hockley, Texas Hockley, Texas
Automotive and Parts Mfg
Provide road service. Examine vehicles to determine extent of damage or
malfunctions. Confer with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems,
and to discuss work to be performed and future repair requirements
Shop Forman
March 2001 - May 2007
U-Haul, HOUSTON, Texas Houston, Texas
Automotive and Parts Mfg
Determine schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on
work priority, quantity of equipment, and skill of personnel.
Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide
employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or
violations of procedures and safety rules
Diesel Mechanic
January 1997 - March 2001
Penske Truck Leasing, Houston Texas Houston, Texas
Automotive and Parts Mfg
Inspect service and repair the engine, brakes and other parts of heavy
Equipment. Diagnose problems quickly and accurately requiring analytical ability
EDUCATION
Associate Degree,
March 1986 - May 1987
UTI
High School or equivalent,
January 1982
Aldine High School
SKILLS
CNG
Certified
ASE
Englis Fluen
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INTERESTS
I am a volunteer fire fighter, I serve on the Kairos prison ministries team
REFERENCES
Bob Lukefarh
CEO, Nat-G
281-323-000
Professional
Aaron Thomas
Minister, Community of Faith
Personal