Mechanical Engineer Security Clearance

Thomas Ralphael Riojas

Santa Fe NM ********@*****.*** 713-***-****

Mechanical Engineer

Exceptional Mechanical Engineer with 30 years’ experience in Power Generation and HVAC Systems. Technically minded with demonstrated ability to problem solve. Adept at explaining and presenting analysis and assumptions in a rational manner. Skilled on SCADA, BAS computerized control systems and at working in a dynamic and challenging environment and proven track record of taking ownership of assigned projects and seeing them through to completion. Proven expertise in:

Fifty-Kw to Two-MW Generators

Five to 200-ton HVAC systems

BAS Computerized testing

Wiring diagrams

Mechanical Engineering

Power Plant Operations

Generator Engine Diagnosis and Repair

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

Certificate of Technology in Diesel Engine

San Jacinto Community College – Houston, TX

TS/SCI Security Clearance – Department of Defense, US State Department

Q Security Clearance – Department of Energy

TS/FSP Security Clearance – CIA, DHS, NIA

MRAP Certified

Spectro Oil Certified

Sutrak System HVAC Certified

Trane System HVAC Certified

Thermo King Bus A/C Service Training

Cummings Power Plant System Certified

Cummings Engines Certified

GMC V-71 Diesel Engine Tune-up

GMC V-92-T Diesel Engine Tune-up

Mitsubishi Diesel Engine Certified

Mercedes Diesel Engine Certified

Caterpillar Engine Rebuilding and Tune-up Training

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Los Alamos National Laboratory- Los Alamos, NM

SME/TPM (Subject Matter Expert/Technical Project manager) - 08/2022 - Present

Overseeing all aspects of Quality Control and Maintenance of all Emergency Power Generation at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Working as a team and independently using problem solving, oral communication, and written communication skills to meet project deadlines.

AECOM/AMENTUM – Germantown, MD

Facility Maintenance Technical Supervisor - 09/2019 to 07/2022

Working as a team and independently using problem solving, oral communication, and written communication skills to meet project deadlines. Controlling and Maintenance of all aspects of HVAC systems. 8 – 2-MW Power Generation systems and Date Control Center systems at a secured location.

General Dynamics –, VA

CSRA, Generator/Mechanical Engineer, 03/2019 to 09/2019

Working as a team and independently using problem solving, oral communication, and written communication skills to meet project deadlines.

Actively conduct routine maintenance on 100-Kw to 1000-Kw generators. Proactively diagnose and repair all electronic and power generation and HVAC systems on the C-RAM systems. Troubleshoot and rebuild alternate current systems, direct current systems, electronic control systems, and engines. Consistently track and maintain a record of power commercial generation equipment, military spec generators, and uninterrupted power systems. Expertly use knowledge of generator parallel systems, multimeters, and troubleshooting tools. Skillfully repair other equipment as needed.

DynCorp International, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Kuwait

Power Plant/Data Center Foreman. 01/ 2017 to 03/2019

Oversaw all day-to-day operations of power generation plants at multiple over-seas locations.

I diagnosed and maintained up to 33, 1000Kw 50Hz and 60Hz power plants systems at multiple secured locations in the middle east. Operated SCADA computerized control systems, and all HVAC systems. Troubleshoot and rebuild alternate current systems, direct current systems, electronic control systems, and engines. Consistently track and maintain a record of power commercial generation equipment, military spec generators, and uninterrupted power systems. Expertly use knowledge of generator parallel systems, multimeters, and troubleshooting tools. Skillfully repair other equipment as needed. Maintained all secured Data Centers in different locations in Afghanistan, Iraq and Kuwait.

Omni-Plex Corporation – Chantilly, VA

Alarm Monitor Technician/Access Control Officer, 5/2016 to 12/2016

Successfully maintained facility safety by controlling access to secure areas.

Stationed in the Security Operation Center. (SOC) Proactively detected and investigated any suspicious activities and watched for criminal acts or accidents which may have been a threat to the property, visitors, or employees. Reported all incidents or accidents to the proper authorities. Controlled access to secure areas by verifying identification of those requesting entry. Part time employment.

EMCOR Government Services, VA and DC

Lead Power Plant /Data Center Technician and Operator, 01/2014 to 12/2016

Successfully diagnosed and repaired 10 - 2 MW generators.

Skillfully operated, diagnosed, and maintained 10 – 2 MW generators. oversaw all aspects of emergency power generator systems ATS, UPS, SCADA computerized control systems, and all HVAC systems. Maintained all Data Center at multiple secured locations in Northern Virginia and Washington DC.

Key Contributions:

Assisted in building a 20-million-dollar Emergency Power Plant system at a secured location in Northern Virginia.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

ManTech International, FOB Airborne, Afghanistan

Lead MRAP/Generator Technician. - 08/ 2012-12/2013

Skillfully diagnosed and repaired multiple military vehicles.

Performed full range of repairs and modification work on vehicles powered by internal combustion engines. Conducted field level maintenance on Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) family of tactical wheeled vehicles. Inspected, serviced, maintained, repaired, adjusted, and tested wheeled vehicle systems, subsystems, and components. Test drove vehicles and troubleshooted and diagnosed hydraulic systems. Disassembled units to inspect parts for wear using micrometers, calipers, and gauges. Expertly learned all aspects of MRAP military vehicle communication systems and maintained all site 1MW generators and HVAC systems.

PAE Government Services, US Embassy, Baghdad, Iraq

Lead Power Plant Operator. - 06/2011-08/2012

Oversaw all aspects of eight SAKR Power Generation Systems with Mitsubishi S16R V-16 Diesel Engines and Woodward Control Systems and Operated SCADA computerized control systems. Controlled all Data Center systems, HVAC systems and all 12 – 2 MW Power generation systems.

DynCorp International, FOB Delaram II, Afghanistan

Power Generation Foreman/Tech, 04/2011-08/2011

Supervised over 90 generators from 150 Kw to 2 MW. Maintained, Diagnosed and repaired various generator types. Mechanically and operationally assisted Prime Power 4160 Volts

Olgoonik Corp, Iraq

GSE/MRAP/Power Generator Diesel Foreman/Tech. - 03/2010-04/2011

Worked on heavy equipment, MRAPS, Camiones, RG-33s, RG-31s, MaxxPro, Cranes, Power Generators, HVAC systems and all other vital equipment for the DOD.

Tadano Corp, Mait U.S.A., and Bauer Corp U.S.A

Contract Service Engineer, 2006-2010

Traveled to multiple locations to conduct inspections, commission, and train personnel on proper procedures, used to operate mobile cranes and maintenance of cranes and drilling equipment.

Smit Americas Inc., Houston, TX

Equipment Manager, 2004-2006

Managed and maintained diver and salvage crew equipment. Shipped equipment to worldwide locations.

Generators, HVAC Systems, Firefighting Equipment, Hydraulic pumps and all vital Divers and Marine Salvage Equipment.

Additional experience as a Lead Wharf and Yard Crane Diesel Mechanic at the Port of Houston Authority in Houston Tx, Turbine Engine Shop Mechanic for Westinghouse Power Generation Plant, a Heavy Construction Equipment Mechanic for Brown & Root, a Field Engineer for Ship Engines for Timco Engine Service, a Lead Ground Support Equipment Mechanic(GSE) for Continental Airlines, a Master Diesel Bus Mechanic for Hertz Car Rental, a Master Diesel Bus Mechanic for Metropolitan Transit Authority of Houston, Tx.

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