Darrell Alconaba
Mechanic
P.O Box 11231 Yigo,Guam
Summary
Dynamic Mechanical Technician with extensive experience at Unitec Environmental Guam, excelling in preventive maintenance and diagnostic testing. Proven ability to enhance vehicle performance through effective troubleshooting and parts replacement. Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to safety ensure high-quality repairs and satisfied customers. Recognized for fostering teamwork and improving operational efficiency.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Technician
Unitec Environmental Guam
Agat, Guam
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and tune-ups on cars and trucks.
- Tested components with appropriate instruments to ensure proper operation.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems on a wide variety of gas and diesel motors using specialized tools and equipment.
- Explained technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals who lack technical knowledge.
- Replaced faulty wiring harnesses in order to restore proper functioning of electrical systems.
- Researched parts availability from vendors in order to complete repairs efficiently.
- Maintained accurate records of work performed in accordance with company standards.
- Repaired or replaced worn parts such as brake pads and wheel bearings using hand tools and power tools.
- Adhered strictly to safety requirements when operating machinery or handling hazardous materials.
- Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems and other vehicle components as required.
- Adjusted vehicle components according to specifications utilizing testing equipment such as dynamometers or chassis charts.
- Organized tools and supplies neatly within the workspace for easy access during maintenance tasks.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems on a wide variety of vehicles using specialized tools and equipment.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed while working on vehicles.
- Provided estimates for labor costs associated with repair projects prior to commencement of work.
- Installed new or rebuilt engines into vehicles following manufacturer's instructions for installation procedures.
- Assisted fellow mechanics when necessary during complex repairs.
- Assessed vehicles or machinery to accurately diagnose and repair issues.
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
- Executed preventive and corrective maintenance on work trucks and other vehicles.
- Attended safety and training meetings to learn techniques to avoid injuries and mishaps.
- Leveraged diagnostic tools and equipment to identify vehicle issues.
- Improved function of engines by replacing spark plugs, fuel filters and defective sensors.
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
- Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Checked vehicle mileage and determined necessary belts, fluids flushing or gasket replacements.
- Reviewed brakes and assessed whether pads needed replacement, discs should be turned or other service requirements.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
- Removed old oil, replaced filters, and added correct amounts of fluids.
- Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
- Reviewed work orders and discussed with supervisors.
- Repaired, replaced and adjusted brakes.
- Adjusted and repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
- Tested components and systems using infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges and computerized diagnostic devices.
Lead Mechanic
Dewitt Guam Moving Company
Harmon Industrial, Guam
04.2019 - 05.2024
- Repaired or replaced defective parts, components or systems using hand tools, power tools and special equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and determined necessary repairs using technical manuals and diagnostic equipment.
- Developed cost estimates for vehicle repair services based on labor times and material costs.
- Assisted in identifying cost-saving measures while maintaining quality standards.
- Adjusted functional parts of devices or control instruments.
- Worked closely with other departments to promote team collaboration.
- Monitored inventory levels of spare parts and supplies; placed orders when necessary.
- Provided training to new mechanics in the use of test equipment, shop tools and safety procedures.
- Performed preventive maintenance on vehicles, equipment and tools to ensure proper working order.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations within the workplace environment.
- Tested mechanical units to diagnose malfunctions, using pneumatic, electrical and electronic testing equipment.
- Inspected completed repairs to ensure conformance with standards and specifications.
- Ordered replacement parts as needed from suppliers and vendors.
- Analyzed complex mechanical issues quickly and accurately to minimize downtime.
- Provided technical advice and assistance to customers concerning their automotive needs.
- Scheduled preventative maintenance activities for fleet vehicles according to manufacturer's guidelines.
- Identified areas where efficiency could be improved in terms of labor hours or materials used.
- Supervised the work of other mechanics in completion of repair projects.
- Reviewed customer complaints regarding service performed by subordinates; took corrective action when necessary.
- Maintained records of all repairs made for future reference.
- Conducted regular inspections of vehicles to identify potential issues before they become major problems.
- Reviewed and approved material requests and coordinated with professionals to monitor on-time materials arrival.
- Used computer maintenance program to produce repair orders and charge out parts.
- Mentored and coached team to motivate, educate and enhance performance.
- Completed maintenance and repair work on components and equipment.
- Communicated job status and estimated completion times.
- Inspected completed work and monitored compliance with regulations and standards.
- Prioritized tasks to plan and delegate work to reduce delays and increase productivity.
- Led shift meetings and briefings at shift turnover to share important information.
- Documented and updated maintenance records, documents and work order logs.
- Evaluated staff based on productivity, workmanship and safety record to address areas needing improvement.
- Supervised mechanics performing maintenance and repairs.
- Resolved customer concerns and team member issues through email communication.
- Developed and implemented processes and procedures to support superior operations, task delegation and cost reduction.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
- Wrote service orders, accepted payments and updated customer accounts to maintain CRM system.
- Trained and guided employees on correct methods for performing different repairs and maintenance services.
- Kept work garage clean and organized to meet internal and regulatory expectations governing safety.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Checked vehicle mileage and determined necessary belts, fluids flushing or gasket replacements.
- Improved function of engines by replacing spark plugs, fuel filters and defective sensors.
- Removed old oil, replaced filters, and added correct amounts of fluids.
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
- Reviewed brakes and assessed whether pads needed replacement, discs should be turned or other service requirements.
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
- Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
- Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
- Tested components and systems using infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges and computerized diagnostic devices.
- Repaired, replaced and adjusted brakes.
- Adjusted and repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
- Reviewed work orders and discussed with supervisors.
- Planned work procedures using charts, technical manuals and experience.
- Evaluated vehicle schematics to assess required parts and order accordingly.
- Estimated costs of vehicle repair.
- Aligned wheels using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
- Inspected vehicles for damage and recorded findings to facilitate repairs.
- Conferred with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and discuss work or future repair requirements.
Lead Mechanic
Guam Transports and Warehouse
Harmon Industrial, Guam
06.2004 - 03.2019
- Repaired or replaced defective parts, components or systems using hand tools, power tools and special equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and determined necessary repairs using technical manuals and diagnostic equipment.
- Developed cost estimates for vehicle repair services based on labor times and material costs.
- Assisted in identifying cost-saving measures while maintaining quality standards.
- Adjusted functional parts of devices or control instruments.
- Worked closely with other departments to promote team collaboration.
- Monitored inventory levels of spare parts and supplies; placed orders when necessary.
- Provided training to new mechanics in the use of test equipment, shop tools and safety procedures.
- Performed preventive maintenance on vehicles, equipment and tools to ensure proper working order.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations within the workplace environment.
- Tested mechanical units to diagnose malfunctions, using pneumatic, electrical and electronic testing equipment.
- Inspected completed repairs to ensure conformance with standards and specifications.
- Ordered replacement parts as needed from suppliers and vendors.
- Analyzed complex mechanical issues quickly and accurately to minimize downtime.
- Provided technical advice and assistance to customers concerning their automotive needs.
- Scheduled preventative maintenance activities for fleet vehicles according to manufacturer's guidelines.
- Identified areas where efficiency could be improved in terms of labor hours or materials used.
- Supervised the work of other mechanics in completion of repair projects.
- Reviewed customer complaints regarding service performed by subordinates; took corrective action when necessary.
- Maintained records of all repairs made for future reference.
- Conducted regular inspections of vehicles to identify potential issues before they become major problems.
- Reviewed and approved material requests and coordinated with professionals to monitor on-time materials arrival.
- Used computer maintenance program to produce repair orders and charge out parts.
- Mentored and coached team to motivate, educate and enhance performance.
- Completed maintenance and repair work on components and equipment.
- Communicated job status and estimated completion times.
- Inspected completed work and monitored compliance with regulations and standards.
- Prioritized tasks to plan and delegate work to reduce delays and increase productivity.
- Led shift meetings and briefings at shift turnover to share important information.
- Documented and updated maintenance records, documents and work order logs.
- Evaluated staff based on productivity, workmanship and safety record to address areas needing improvement.
- Supervised mechanics performing maintenance and repairs.
- Resolved customer concerns and team member issues through email communication.
- Developed and implemented processes and procedures to support superior operations, task delegation and cost reduction.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
- Wrote service orders, accepted payments and updated customer accounts to maintain CRM system.
- Trained and guided employees on correct methods for performing different repairs and maintenance services.
- Kept work garage clean and organized to meet internal and regulatory expectations governing safety.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Checked vehicle mileage and determined necessary belts, fluids flushing or gasket replacements.
- Improved function of engines by replacing spark plugs, fuel filters and defective sensors.
- Removed old oil, replaced filters, and added correct amounts of fluids.
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
- Reviewed brakes and assessed whether pads needed replacement, discs should be turned or other service requirements.
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
- Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
- Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
- Tested components and systems using infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges and computerized diagnostic devices.
- Repaired, replaced and adjusted brakes.
- Adjusted and repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
- Reviewed work orders and discussed with supervisors.
- Planned work procedures using charts, technical manuals and experience.
- Evaluated vehicle schematics to assess required parts and order accordingly.
- Estimated costs of vehicle repair.
- Aligned wheels using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
- Inspected vehicles for damage and recorded findings to facilitate repairs.
- Conferred with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and discuss work or future repair requirements.
Education
None
Skills
- Preventive maintenance
- Diagnostic testing
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Electrical repairs
- Parts ordering
- Vehicle inspection
- Record keeping
- Hand tools proficiency
- Mechanical repairs
- Parts replacement
- Problem solving
- Hydraulic systems
- Equipment installation
- Power tool operation
- Power tools proficiency
- Machine operation
- Machine setup
- Equipment monitoring
- System diagnostics
- Testing equipment usage
- Parts fabrication
- Calibration techniques
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
- Machine maintenance
- Fuel systems
- Computer-aided design
- Self motivation
- Analytical thinking
Timeline
Mechanical Technician
Unitec Environmental Guam
05.2024 - 05.2025
Lead Mechanic
Dewitt Guam Moving Company
04.2019 - 05.2024
Lead Mechanic
Guam Transports and Warehouse
06.2004 - 03.2019
None
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