LUIS TIRADO
**** ****** **. • Bakersfield, CA • *3304
Home: 661-***-****, Cell: 619-***-****, *.******.****@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Accomplished on job training and experience in the US Navy as a Gas Turbine Systems Mechanic
Technician with six years of progressively higher leadership and management. Deep knowledge of steam
and chilled water generating process and maintenance of solar power boilers. Experience ready to transfer
with knowledge and skills to a career in the private sector. Proven success in mechanical field, staff
management, operations management, and administrative work. Currently hold a secret clearance.
SELECTIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Orchestrate the staff to accomplish over 250,000 dollars in critical mission ready
equipment. Direct management of 12 personnel and supervisor of 2 Gas Turbine Engines and 1 Gas
turbine generator.
Oversee personnel and professional development providing purpose and motivation;
manage work assignment and performance reviews; streamline evaluation process resulting in a overall
performance of 92% rate over the other divisions.
Maintained and repaired equipment over 500,000 without a fault. Inspections before
deployments all passed with over 91% efficiency.
Maintained and repaired equipment over 500,000 without a fault. Inspections before
deployments all passed with over 91% efficiency.
PROFFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE OPERATOR – AREVA SOLAR
(May 2012-Current)
I. Maintain the operation of such equipment as boilers, pumps, cooling towers, and water
pumps.
II. Analyze water samples and add or reduce chemicals as required.
III. Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on machinery and equipment & inspect
and test new machinery and equipment installations.
IV. Check and review daily logs to determine proper operation of equipment.
PROFFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE US NAVY
(2005-2011)
Petty Officer 2nd Class (E5 Rank)
I. Spearhead efforts in directing all aspects of strength management and reporting, including
tracking my personnel in numerous drills and equipment readiness for missions ahead.
II. Manage personnel development and training, including basic gas turbine functions,
physical readiness training, maintenance planning, overseas deployment training preparations, and
military knowledge on rate (job) and basic military training for promotions.
III. Mentor and reinforce proper conduct and bearing in junior personnel when interacting
with senior ranking officers.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
San Joaquin Valley College-2013 (Certificate-Industrial Technician)
Gas Turbine Mechanical Technician (US Navy-6 yrs)
East Bakersfield High School - Graduate 2005
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Gauge Calibrator Technical Certificate- 2009
Navy basic Training-2005
Seaman Ship Training Course- 2005
Work Center Supervisor Course- 2008
Arc Flash Safety-2012
Forklift Operator-2012
AWARDS
Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal-2009
Junior Sailor of the Year-2010
Command Advancement Program Winner-2009
Honorable Discharge-2011 ( DD214 upon request).