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 AAMPS, MEPS 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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