William A. Santana

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Maple Valley, Washington 98038

Cell 206-***-****

ady908@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

Obtain a challenging position in electronics and mechanical technology where I can utilize my knowledge, skills and experience.

TECHNIAL SUMMARY:

Experience in research Engineering, Management, Laboratory & Field Technician, development, testing of leading edge technology, in the fields of material molding and metal casting, printed circuit board, fluid dynamics / thermodynamics, aerodynamics, manufacturing, flight test / FAA, pulse detonation, continuous detonation engine, and shock focusing detonation, rotating equipment, turbine power generators, combustion, marine instrumentation and controls, designing and building R&D test facilities and systems.

SKILLS SUMMARY:

Project manager, electromagnetic compatibility, design, CAD systems, LabView, VFD systems, hands on assembly and disassembly of test rigs, test systems in the field, transducers, fuel delivery systems, air, water cooling system, vacuum, compressors, pneumatic, hydraulic, lathe, milling machines, ac/dc wiring systems, experienced heavy equipment operator, articulating forklift, excavator, cranes, VW and Porsche air cooled engine builder.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERINCE:

Meta Technology Company (2022 - 2023)

9845 Willows Rd. Redmond, WA.

Contracted through Insightglobal: Equipment Safety Engineer

Responsible for field safety inspections of Meta Reality Lab’s equipment being installed or relocated from building to building as a final check before operator use, Check for proper installation and certification, (UL) Underwriter Laboratories, (NFPA) National Fire Protection Association, (RIA) Robotic Industries Association and all OSHA safety standards.

Perform and document field inspection for Seattle and San Francisco regions.

Assist with facility Lab. design and build layout. The purpose of these functions is to maintain a safe productive environment well complying with local, state and federal regulatory agencies.

ClearSign Technologies Corporation (2015 - 2021)

12870 Interurban Ave. S. Tukwila, WA.

R&D Test Engineer / Lab. Manager

Manage the day to day activities of ClearSign Laboratory, document and implement a ClearSign Safety Program, managing staff, recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees, ensuring a safe secure and legal work environment. Experience in the areas of hazardous material; Combustion systems, Flammable gases, and high voltage systems. Implement experimental test protocols and apparatus specific, operating procedures as commensurate with R&D Lab’s of similar sizes and disciplines. Manage ClearSign’s equipment and product inventories inclusive of test and calibration gases, emissions analyzer, and instrumentation. Formulated and implemented a company wide Data Acquisition and Handling with NI LabView. Designed and implemented facility upgrade as needed, including 3 furnaces, 1 boiler using a PLC system for Natural Gas delivery safety system, Water Tower Cooling with delivery piping system, and Pneumatic Control Systems. Correspond with property management, the city of Tukwila, Tukwila Fire Department, Washington State for permits, codes and inspections as Lab Manager. Run experimental test for all of ClearSign products. Traveled USA and China for development, field testing and startups of Gas Flares, Gas Furnaces, and Steam Boilers for Beijing and surrounding cities as a team and on my own. All of the above was in order to mature and commercialize ClearSigns technologies.

Ramgen Power Systems 2011/ Dresser-Rand 2014/ Dresser-Rand A Siemens Business 2015

Redmond, WA. (Same location due to multiple acquisitions)

Engineer Technician / Laboratory Manager.

Support multiple engineering test programs by being part of test team, installing and assembling turbine and combustion test rigs, support fuel delivery system, designing 1000 F air delivery systems for test of advanced vortex combustor, turbine inlet and exhaust systems, valve control systems, designed a 1.5MW generator cooling systems, CNG delivery systems and vacuum system for the 10,800sq/ft test facility. Lab. Manager Responsibilities: HSE lead, hands on maintenance management, shipping / receiving, inventory and activities in the Redmond laboratory facility. Correspond with property management, city of Redmond, Redmond Fire Department, Washington State for permits, code and inspections as Lab Manager.

Boeing Test & Evaluation, Seattle, WA. (2007- 2011)

Contracted through Chipton & Ross: Flight Test Instrumentation Equipment Management.

Position responsibilities prepared and presenting multi-million dollar capital budget requests. Compare actual cost versus budget and reconcile capital project accounting records. Responsible for: Project Management of Flight Test Equipment, calibration schedules, fabrication and assemblies. Interface with internal and external laboratories, fabrication / machine shops and suppliers and vendors. Transducer Focal responsibilities include maintaining transducer availability for Boeing's Flight Test programs, scheduling calibration, fabrication and assembly of complex transducer configurations, interface with vendor on transducer specification.

Pratt & Whitney Seattle Aerosciences Center, Redmond, WA. (2003- 2007)

Test Engineer / Laboratory Manager.

Support multiple engineering R&D programs and test teams by designing components, assembly of components and implementation of test rigs, gases delivery systems, and design engine exhaust system for Pratt & Whitney's R&D laboratory and “off-site” locations. Projects included Advanced Pulse Detonation Engine (PDE), Continuous Detonation Engine (CDE), and Shock Focusing Detonation (SFD). As part of a team performed demonstrations of Pratt & Whitney's SHOCKSystem, throughout the United States as a soot-blower system at coal burning power plates.

Managed and maintained a safe environment though implementation and sustaining of Pratt & Whitney SAC EH&S training programs for all employees, scheduled manpower, and programmed usage of engineering lab. Correspond with the city of Redmond, Redmond Fire Department and Washington State for permits and code inspections. Maintain Government Funded Equipment (GFE) acquisition records and storage of crated (GFE) equipment.

EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Defense Acquisition University (2006, Seattle, WA.)

FED. Acquisition Regulation 45&52 GOV. Property Outreach & Communication

Imaginit Technologies Autodesk ATC (2006, Seattle, WA.)

Certification in Inventor Cad Fundamental Systems

Region X OSHA Training Institute Education Center (2006, Seattle, WA.)

Occupational Safety & Health Construction

Industrial Training Service (2005, Bothell, WA.)

Certified Instructor of Forklift Operator applicable OSHA & WISA

Department of Labor & Industries (2004 Bellevue, WA.)

Certification as provided by Law as Electronics Tech.

Imaginit Technologies (2002, Seattle, WA.)

Certification in Inventor TR-355 Cad Fundamental Systems

Edison CTAC (1998, Irwindale, CA.)

Certification in Motors & Adjustable Speed Drives

EMC Design (1997, Sunnydale, CA.)

Certification in Electromagnetic Compatibility of electronic components PCB levels

Cadence Management Corporation (1996, Santa Ana, CA.)

Certification in Project Management

TQM & Statistical Process Control (1995, El Monte, CA.)

Certification in Quality Management & Statistical Process

CSLA (1995, Los Angeles, CA.)

Certification in Auto CAD Design/Drafting

Hazard Communication Standard (1994, El Monte, CA.)

Certification in Hazard communication and handling standards

DeVry Institute of Technology (1987, City of Industry, CA.)

Associates Degree in Electronics

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