THOMAS R.RIOJAS

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Fairfax, VA 22030

713-***-**** Cell

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Summary

Seeking a challenging and rewarding position utilizing my vast experience in all phases of Diesel

Engine Diagnosis and Generator Repair.

Experience

01/2014 – Present – Emcore Government Services – Lead Technician and Operator of 10 2.0 Kw

Generators in Mclean, VA

06/2012 – 12/2013 - Mantech International - MRAP/Generator Tech. Diagnose and repair all

Military vehicles and Generators in Afghanistan, FOB Airborne

08/2011 – 06/2012 - PAE Government Services. Lead Power Plant Operator US Embassy

Baghdad, Iraq. Oversee all Aspects of 8 SAKR Power Generation Systems with Mitsubishi S16R

V-16 Diesel Engines. With Woodward Control Systems.

04/2011 – 08/2011 - DynCorp Intl...Power Generation Foreman/Tech.

FOB Delaram II Afghanistan. Overseeing 90 Generators. In Repair and Diagnose of All Different

Types… And also Assist Prime Power…4160 Volts, Mechanical and Operationally.

03/2010 04/2011 -- Olgneenik Corp..GSE/MRAP/Power Generator Diesel Foreman/Tech.

In Iraq Working on Heavy Equipment, MRAPS, Camine, RG-33,RG-31, MaxxPro Cranes, Power

Generators and All Other Vital Equipment..

08/2006--03/2010 - Tadano Corp. U.S.A, Mait U.S.A and Bauer Corp U.S.A

Contract Service Engineer. Travel to locations where machines are, I Inspect, Commissioned

and Train Personnel on Cranes and Drilling Equipment…

03/2004 – 08/2006 Smit Americas Inc. Houston, TX

Equipment Manager

• Manage Equipment for Divers and Salvage Crew

• Responsible for Shipping Equipment to Worldwide Locations

• Effectively Maintain Equipment at Locations Worldwide

• Removed and Salvaged Oil Drilling Rigs after Hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico

09/2003–03/2004 Gulf Stream Marine Houston, TX

Superintendent of Equipment

• Manage and Overseeing Mechanics, Welders and Painters

• Maintain 340 pieces of Equipment, Yard Trucks, Top Loaders, Large Fork Lifts, Generators.

• Effectively Manage Time and Attendance for Maintenance Department

11/1995 – 09/2003 Port of Houston Authority Houston, TX

Diesel Crane Lead Mechanic

• Diagnose and Repair Forklifts, Yard Cranes, Wharf Cranes, Generators, Buses and Yard

Trucks

4/1995 – 11/1995 Westinghouse Power Generation Plant Houston, TX

Turbine Steam Engine Shop Mechanic

• Diagnose and Repair Power Generation Steam Turbine and Gas Turbine Engines.

12/1994 – 4/1995 Brown & Root Houston, TX

Heavy Construction Equipment Mechanic .Haiti

• Logistic Coordinator for International Police Monitor (I.P.M.)

• Diagnose and Repair Bulldozers, Cranes, Excavators and Power Generation Diesel Engines.

• Diagnose and Repair Power Generators and Gas Turbine Engines.

4/1994 – 11/1994 Timco Engine Service Houston, TX

Field Engineer for Ship Engines.

• Rebuild Fair-Banks Morris Engines.

• Rebuild Alco V-16, V-12 Seagoing Engines.

• Rebuild EMD Engines.

6/1992 – 4/1994 Continental Airlines Houston, TX

Lead Ground Support Equipment Mechanic

• Diagnose and Repair Front-End Loaders, FMC Loaders, A/C and Generator Units.

• And All Other Airline Ground Support Equipment.

6/1991 – 5/1993 Hertz Car Rental Houston, TX

Master Diesel Bus Mechanic

• Diagnose and Repair All Aspects of GMC Buses including A/C and Heating Systems.

3/ 3/1982 – 5/1991 Metropolitan Transit Authority Houston, TX

Master Diesel Mechanic

• Diagnose and Repair Detroit Diesel, Caterpillar, Cummings, Mitsubishi Engines.

• Diagnose and Repair Complete Under Carriage Components.

• Diagnose and Repair A/C and Heating systems.

10/1979 – 3/1982 Brown & Root Houston, TX

Heavy Construction Equipment Mechanic

• Diagnose and Repair Bulldozers, Track Cranes, Terex Scrappers and Excavator, Front-End

Loaders, Forklift, Generators. Repairs included Electrical, Engines, Transmission and

Hydraulic Systems on each Type of Equipment.

Education

1981 - 1983 San Jacinto Community College Houston, TX

Certificate of Technology in Diesel Engine

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Special Training

MRAP Certified,

Spectro Oil Certified

Thermo King Bus A/C Service Training,

GMC V 71 Diesel Engine Tune up

GMC V 92 T Diesel Engine Tune up

Caterpillar Engine Rebuilding and Tune up Training

Cummins Diesel Engine Rebuilding and Tune up Training

Military Background

5/1978 – 8/1980 Enlisted USMC Communications/Infantry Training

8/1980 – 8/1984 Reserve USMC

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