Dave Carreon
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Results-driven professional with 25 years of experience in maintenance. In addition to 14 proven years of expertise in supervising maintenance teams, coordinating contractors, and implementing preventive maintenance programs. Strong commitment to safety standards, optimizing budgets, and supporting long-term facility reliability.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Senior Electronic Technician
City of San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
05.2012 - Current
- Supervised the Tunnel Operations and High-Water Detection division.
- Contact and coordinate with numerous contractors for building maintenance.
- Supervise daily maintenance operations and coordinate tasks for building staff.
- Crew Leader for San Antonio Tunnel Operations.
- Train and supervise staff on the operations of flood control gates, water circulation systems, and flood control procedures for the San Antonio River.
- Coordinated and conducted tours of the underground San Antonio River Tunnel and San Pedro Creek Tunnel for domestic and international professional groups.
- Partner with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to ensure the structural stability of the San Antonio River Tunnel and San Pedro Creek Tunnel, along with three (3) dams.
- Collaborated with engineers for the San Antonio River Authority (SARA) and River Operations teams to improve product efficiency and reliability throughout the San Antonio River, including Gate 5.
- Composed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for eight (8) facilities.
- Maintained fiber and copper circuits to ensure solid communication for servers at all eight (8) buildings.
- Trained technicians on safety protocols and system operations.
- Knowledge of mechanical and HVAC systems.
- Extensive knowledge of the hazards and safety procedures, as they relate to the electrical trade.
- Replace light bulbs and electrical ballasts throughout eight (8) buildings as they burn out, while also monitoring energy efficiency levels.
- Implement lockout/tagout safety procedures that disable high and low voltage electrical circuits during maintenance to prevent hazardous energy release for all eight (8) buildings.
- Prepare trenches with an excavator to run conduit, and ensure all threading connections are secured and supported per NEC standards.
- Extensive knowledge of automated systems, electrical controls, pneumatic systems, and hydraulic systems.
- Operate, install, maintain, and repair the ultraviolet (UV) disinfection system to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards at the San Antonio Zoo.
- Perform preventative maintenance on the UV system, including replacing UV lamps, electrical ballasts, cleaning quartz sleeves, and servicing sensors.
- Identify and repair faults in electrical panels, pumps, valves, and control systems to ensure 99.9% system availability.
- Use SCADA and automated systems to monitor performance and maintain accurate maintenance logs for eight (8) buildings.
- Operate the Allen-Bradley Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), and program the Z-Con master controls.
- Program lighting via Color Kinetics at Olmos Dam and San Antonio River Tunnel Outlet.
- Program and extract data from the Data-Taker DT85 for the Olmos Dam.
- Operate, maintain, and program Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems.
- Program, adjust, and install ultrasonic sensors/floats.
- Knowledge of software programming, automated systems, and controls.
- Knowledge of Foxboro software and operating Foxboro during rain events, and recirculation mode.
- Ability to troubleshoot, operate, and perform maintenance on all flood gates, recirculation pumps, and dewatering pumps.
- Monitors industrial engine-powered backup generators.
- Repairs of broken-down high water control equipment, gate arms, and preparation for service.
- Designs and builds test equipment to perform repairs and test functions for high water control equipment.
- Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
- Knowledge of troubleshooting techniques as they apply to electronics, computer-related circuits, and electrical repair.
- Knowledge of Alternating Current/Direct Current (AC/DC) theory.
Aerospace Ground Equipment Journeyman
United States Air Force, USAF
Wichita Falls
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Maintained CFC/HCFC Refrigerant Processing Certification from 2001 to 2005.
- Maintained aerospace ground equipment (AGE) to support aircraft systems, or subsystems.
- General duties and responsibilities include inspecting, testing, repairing, and operating AGE to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation.
- Diagnosed malfunctions in electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and refrigeration systems.
- Demonstrated expertise in the use of computers to access technical manuals, schematics and wiring diagrams to effectively diagnose problems quickly and accurately.
- Provided guidance to less experienced technicians regarding diagnosis and repair techniques for complex AGE issues.
- Supervised and completed flight line foreign object prevention walks.
- Troubleshoot the electronics and mechanics of each piece of equipment.
- The ability to utilize all electrical test equipment, plan, and supervise AGE maintenance activities.
- Serviced Type I Small Appliances, Type II High Pressure, Very High Pressure, and Type III Low Pressure Appliances.
Education
Aerospace Ground Equipment Journeyman - Professional Military Education
United States Air Force
Dyess AFB, TX10-2003
Technical School of Aerospace Ground Equipment Apprentice - Professional Military Education
United States Air Force
Wichita Falls, TX05-2001
Skills
- Oriented Leader
- Cross - Functional Collaborator
- Critical Thinker
- Flexible
- Self - Directed Learner
- Project Management
Certification
Scissor Lift Operator Certification of Completion, City of San Antonio, 2016
Accomplishments
Air Force Achievement Medal, Department of the Air Force, Diego Garcia, 2004
Timeline
Senior Electronic Technician
City of San Antonio
05.2012 - Current
Aerospace Ground Equipment Journeyman
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2001 - 01.2005
Aerospace Ground Equipment Journeyman - Professional Military Education
United States Air Force
Technical School of Aerospace Ground Equipment Apprentice - Professional Military Education
United States Air Force