Frank Charles Caravaglia
Verona, PA 15147
Phone: 412-***-****
Mobile 412-***-****
Email: **********@*******.***
STRENGTHS
Problem solving, conscientious, hands-on, multi-talented, team player.
EXPERIENCE
Delta Consultants Oakmont, Pennsylvania
12/2008 – Present
Operate, maintain and repair groundwater remediation systems, oil water separators.
Identify and implement necessary modifications. Work with contractors maintaining and
modifying these systems. Groundwater sampling and discharge monitoring. Work with
vendors; write O&M reports. Experience with pumps, blowers, ladder logic, relay and
PLC control systems. Travel throughout PA, WVA and NJ.
Supervisor: Larry Sweeney
Component Intertechnologies, Inc. Hadley, Pennsylvania
1/2008 - 12-2008
Maintenance Technician
Troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial production equipment; includes electronic
controls, PLCs, motors, etc. General building maintenance; includes carpentry,
plumbing, electrical, roofing and light masonry. Operate, troubleshoot and maintain
remedial air stripper, process water filtration system and sewerage treatment system.
Supervisor: Ted Fox
Insite Group, Inc. Sharon, Pennsylvania
2/2006 - 7/2007
Remediation System Coordinator
Maintain, repair groundwater and soil vapor remediation systems, assist in their design,
identify and implement necessary modifications. Work with contractors and staff
installing infrastructure for these systems. Groundwater, air sampling and testing,
discharge monitoring. Also, work with vendors, assist in writing reports to regulatory
agencies and insurance boards. Experience with IDEC Smart Relay (PLC) and the
associated Win Logic software. Extensive regional travel.
Supervisor: Sara Giordano
Presque Isle Cultures Erie, Pennsylvania
1/2005 - 2/2006
Lab Technician
Prepare bacterial cultures and growth media.
Supervisor: Dr. Richard Gammon
Spectrum Control Inc. Erie, Pennsylvania
9/2000 - 8/2002
Associate Engineer
Member of team designing and testing new products; qualify them for agency approval.
Prepare product specifications, parts lists, test plans and instructions. Correspond with
vendors, contractors and customers; procure components and services. Modify product
designs to reduce costs and increase ease of manufacturing.
Supervisor: John Sienicki
Lake Erie Sytems Inc. Erie, Pennsylvania
3/1994 - 9/2000
Electronics Technician
Troubleshoot and repair computer peripheral equipment at component level. Provide
customer technical support.
Supervisor: Craig Foster and proprietor Dennis Dolan
Amtek Inc. Edinboro, Pennsylvania
1/1986 - 12/1993
Manager, Quality Control
Design and improve electronic lighting products. Develop test methods and equipment
resulting in five-fold increase in product reliability. Compile parts lists, product
specifications, schematics and technical reports. Train and direct teams in circuit board
assembly, testing, troubleshooting and repair. Circuit board layout, packaging and
transformer design with high voltage considerations and testing.
Supervisor: Ben Zelina
EDUCATION
Edinboro University Edinboro, Pennsylvania
Bachelor's Degree - Environmental Science, Biology 12/2004 GPA: 3.97
Coursework included organic and inorganic chemistry, physics and training in field
methods such as water and air sampling.
Gannon University Erie, Pennsylvania
Two years engineering coursework, electrical. 1990-1993 GPA: 3.60
CERTIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Computer: Ex-cell, Word, Outlook, Pwr. Pt., Internet, Digital photography and editing.
HAZWOPER (OSHA Safety Training) 40 hour certification, 2009
TWIC (Transportation Workers ID Card issued by US Dept. Homeland Security)
Building and maintenance skills: experience with all power and hand tools.
AFFILLIATIONS
Member-Regional Science Consortium, Tom Ridge Environmental Center at Presque
Isle State Park in Erie, Pennsylvania
Member- BBB (Tri-Beta) society of outstanding students.