ALPHONSE V. SERNA
**Center Road **********@*****.*** Cloudcroft, New Mexico 88317 USA: 575-***-****
Key Strengths Include:
Crew & Worksite Supervision Power Plant Operations & Construction
Troubleshooting & Repairs Industrial Petro Chemical Construction Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical Installation of Racks and Servers
Project Team Development(QA) Simulator Maintenance
High Voltage maintenance and testing Construction Blueprint & Schematic
Installation of High Voltage Switch Generator Maintenance
Gear,Power lines, transformers
Facility Maintenance Operations
Establish Job Safety Analysis
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Maximo
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SRS 2020-Present
Provide Electrical Support for Missions at White Sands Missle Range.
Multi tasked providing support in different jobs, wiring gensets, ups, antennas, solar units for gates, armory’s, lightning protection systems, installing power service panels on portable buildings.
Performed trouble-shooting on various equipment and devices under derris circumstances.
Completed projects on time.
Provided safety support for the crews, and safety awareness training.
Centerra (Power Systems Supervisor) 2017-2018
Supervise 36 men in High Voltage, and Emergency Power Generation, Electrical in Guatonomo Bay.
Provide expertise support in Power Plant maintenance, and power control coordination with High Voltage personnel.
Provide quick response times to Navy customer for back-up Power Generation to critical buildings.
Established a good working LOTO program for Centerra, approved by the government.
Coordinate projects with DOD Engineers using good communication skills, and good partnership relations.
J.B. Electric (Master Electrician) Professional USA 2016-2017
Supervise crews to support Oil Wells for EXXON, includes conduit, installation of control boxes, and Panels. Provide support in Installation of Vapor Recovery Units for Natural Gas.
Installations, High Voltage Transformers, aerial and underground power lines, duct banks.
Establish good working relationship with customer by finishing on time or ahead of schedule.
Provide JSA, Timekeeping for Crews going out on Jobs.
ITT/Exelis/Vectrus (Master Electrician) Professional 2013-2015 Kuwait, Buehring
Provide Electrical Expertise and Support for Maintenance and Operation on KBOSSS Contract for Camp Buerhing/Arifjan.
Supervised/Trained OCN for Facility Electrical Maintenance Installations.
Provide Support to Electrical Distribution and Power Generation equipment with trouble shooting skills for various High Voltage Generator models and Switchgear.
Provide Support to HVAC Equipment in Communication Buildings in recognizing Trouble symptoms in temperature sensors and in software.
USIDC (Master Electrical) 2012-2013 Kuwait, Arifjan
Provide Electrical/Electronic Support for new Data Servers and Racks in New Communication Building in Camp Arifjan.
Supervised Power Support for Communication Equipment and Under Ground Duct Banks
Oversee and Train OCN in the installation of Power Feeders, Branch Circuits and Cables in New Infrastructure. Supervised Underground Electrical Raceways for Power Feeders.
ELECTRICAL( Master Electrical) 2010-2011 IAP World Wide Services Baghdad, Iraq
Supervised, coordinated and supported the disassembly, transport, and reassembly of an entire High Voltage Power Plant (10.4 MW). Coordinated movement of multiple generators from Camp Taji to the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.
Trained foreign contractors on Power Plant functions, start up, operations, safety, and preventive maintenance. Ensured full understanding of all rules and regulations concerning working with electrical, mechanical, and other inherently dangerous systems.
Recognized for troubleshooting problems resulting from connecting High Voltage Power Plant to unstable and shoddy Iraqi power distribution grid.
Supervised connections of all new Electrical/Electronic Equipment (control Boards for high, medium and low voltage motorized valves, pumps at Fuel Depot Area, and Power Plant).
Supervised the Installation of a Centrifuge System with connections of powered valves and motors used to convert used engine oil for fuel for Generators.
ALPHONSE V. SERNA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued…)
REMOTE SITE LEAD, FOREMAN (Electrical/ Mechanical) 2007 - 2010
Kellogg Brown and Root (KBR) Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan
Provided expert technical oversight of diverse strategic plans and logistics required to meet the
needs of a Special Forces Task Force camp in Afghanistan. Served as site lead; directed repairs and servicing of buildings, mechanical and electrical, also sensitive communications equipment, and field hospitals. Kept Power Plant fully operational. Helped plan and establish a runway, and Buildings.
Supervised the Construction of the New Fuel Depot Facility for Diesel and Air Craft Fuel. Oversee Afghan Contractor in meeting deadlines, Electrical/Mechanical specs of installation...
Recognized with award coins and Certificates of Appreciation for providing real-time critical support in an arduous environment.
FACILITIES ELECTRICAL / MECHANICAL/ FIELD SUPERVISOR 1995 - 2007 NASA White Sands Complex White Sands, New Mexico
Performed all aspects of electrical/electronic and mechanical systems repair programs. Performed preventive maintenance and construction projects for buildings, communication antennas, missile control stations, power generators, and other sensitive and sophisticated NASA equipment.
Conducted field inspections and verified compliance with all pertinent rules and regulations governing safety, security, and environmental and personal protection. Conducted pre-work reviews to outline compliance issues, establish consensus among teams, and address concerns.
Routinely performed outdoor work at high altitudes and in extreme temperatures and weather conditions.
Supervised the Installation of the Underground Fuel Tanks with Piping and Electrical Raceway for NASA Back-up Support for Generators at Test Facility. Fuel to provide 3-months of 24hr. Generator Run time under load.
Provided Electrical Support for fuel valves, diagnostic equipment for Rocket Engines and Gas Refrigerant Pumps for Antennas.
ELECTRICAL / MECHANICAL FOREMAN 1985 - 1995 Gardner-Zemke El Paso, Texas
Performed troubleshooting, repair, preventive maintenance, and upgrades on diverse equipment for the North American Aerospace Defense Command and the Monkey Farm Research and Development area.
Directly supervised and oversaw 75+ support staff members installing, modifying, and testing telephone systems, fiber optics and electrical systems during service calls or project work. Performed all responsibilities according to construction blueprints, wiring diagrams, work orders and other specifications.
Utilized expertise with electronic diagnostic equipment to perform functional and continuity tests of electrical and electronic systems. Diagnosed faults and malfunctions, and made required adjustments, repairs, or replacement of defective parts.
Supervised the Electrical Construction of up grading the Navajo Refining Facility in Artesia, New Mexico, for the Residuum Oil Supercritical Extract (ROSE) System. Worked with KBR, which had partnership with ExxonMobil, 3.5 year contract. Involved Supervised all I/E installation, Distributive Control Systems, MCCs, Motors, Switchgear, Telecommunications infrastructure.
INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL, RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICIAN Foreman 1980 - 1985 McNally Electric El Paso, Texas
Responded to service calls for the installation and repair of electrical equipment for new construction, commercial and residential services.
Interpreted detailed blueprints in order to run wiring for electrical projects; calculated and adjusted electrical voltages based on the different types of machinery used, and the types of projects worked on.
Worked in all aspects of commercial and industrial electrical work, including installation and servicing of step-down transformers, installing underground wiring, running conduit, pulling wire, and installing industrial/commercial switchgear, electrical panels, and high-voltage lighting systems.
Provided site supervision and field Electrical Construction of a new Propane Smell(agent Ethyl Mercaptan) Injector System Structure, at the EL Paso Refinery for Chevron customer, includes all I/E wiring and connections, and Under Ground Duct Banks. 3yr project finished on time.
EDUCATION
Associate of Applied Science in Electronic / Engineering Technology - El Paso Community College.
Union Electrical Apprentice School (IAM-International Aerospace and Machinist Union) (four-year program).
CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSURES
Master Electrical License, State of Texas.
Electrical License(Journeyman), State of Texas and New Mexico Licenses.
EPA HVAC Refrigerant Certification.
Caterpillar Power Generation Master Mechanic Certification(3500,3600 Gensets).
Trane HVAC Electrical Troubleshooting Certificate.
Certification, El Paso Trade School for Electrical Workers(Union IAM).
OSHA Construction Safety and Health Training 10HR.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Jade Learning (Continuing Electrical Education for License Renewal Requirement Every Year).
ATV, Dully, Forklift, Bucket Truck.
Electrostatic Course.
NASA Certified Soldering Class.
Eagle Scout.