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Vance Perez

Yigo Village

Summary

Professional with strong background in plant operations and maintenance and currently serving in the U.S Armed Forces. Known for leadership, reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments. Adept at machinery operation, safety procedures, and troubleshooting. Valued team collaborator focused on achieving operational efficiency and results. Known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where team-work and positive attitude will make a difference. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Demonstrated success in monitoring operations, documenting data and submitting timely reports and log updates. Well-versed in planning, scheduling and carrying out preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance procedures. Familiar with completing routine inspections and correcting abnormalities or escalating larger concerns. Seeking opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.


Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Plant Operator/ Maintenance Worker Trainee

Guam Power Authority
09.2024 - Current
  • Operations and Maintenance of 132 MW Boiler and Steam Turbine base-load Power Plant
  • Maintained high-level communication with direct supervisors and control board operator to support rapid issue resolution.
  • Record pressure, temperature and fluid level readings to ensure equipment is running properly.
  • Creating and carrying out maintenance work orders on equipment issues and faults on JDE E1 program.
  • Performed checklist of fluid levels, filter elements, station cleanliness, and equipment discrepancies.

Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (91B) /Maintenance Sergeant

United States Army Reserves
10.2020 - Current

Maintenance N.C.O (Sergeant)

  • Planning, scheduling and supervision of maintenance work.
  • Conduct safety briefings and address risk & hazards to soldiers prior to maintenance work and operations.
  • Performing automated logistics on Computers using Army software and programs to order parts and tools, and to track and update equipment status.
  • Keeping logs and creating records and reports of equipment status, inventory and data.
  • Creating and carrying out maintenance work orders on equipment issues and faults.


Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (91B)

  • Maintenance work in a multiple trade motorpool to include diesel automobiles, diesel generators and heavy equipment.
  • Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
  • Conducted routine preventive maintenance checks and services on all company and military grade vehicles.
  • Performed repairs, including removing, cleaning and replacing parts and systems.
  • Served as part of the emergency response team, addressing urgent situations effectively under high-pressure circumstances.
  • Operate and maintain recovery vehicles and use standard procedures to rig and recover wheeled vehicles.

Plant Operator/ Maintenance Worker Trainee

Guam Power Authority
03.2024 - 09.2024
  • Performed maintenance, fabrications and repairs on Guam Power Authority power plants, substations and other associated facilities.
  • Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
  • Performed repairs, including removing, cleaning and replacing parts and systems.
  • Served as part of the emergency response team, addressing urgent situations effectively under high-pressure circumstances.
  • Utilized special alignment equipment to align pumps, fans and motors.

Plant Operator/ Maintenance Worker Trainee

Guam Power Authority
09.2023 - 03.2024
  • Operations and Maintenance of 20 MW Diesel Combustion Turbines and associated auxiliary equipment.
  • Operations and Maintenance of water treatment plant to include; Activated Carbon Filters, Water Softeners, Reverse Osmosis and Electrodeionization cells (EDI).
  • Followed plant safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
  • Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
  • Collected data such as fuel & water consumption, station power consumption and kWh generated to create daily production report for GPA P.S.C.C.

Plant Operations and Maintenance Trainee

Guam Power Authority
04.2022 - 09.2023
  • Operations and Maintenance of Caterpillar 3616, and Watsila V-32 fast track diesel engine generators.
  • Identified machinery issues and repaired parts to keep equipment up and running.
  • Maintained high-level communication with direct supervisors to support rapid issue resolution.
  • Monitored operating power plant equipment and readouts to identify problems and pursue corrective action.
  • Monitored and inspected equipment, systems and control boards.
  • Updated computer data logs and prepared reports to inform next shift about notable needs and incidents.
  • Completed preventive and corrective maintenance on engines, auxiliaries and other power plant systems.
  • Performed checklist of fluid levels, filter elements, pressure and temperature gauges, and more as part of service orders.
  • Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
  • Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.


Plant Operations/ Maintenance Tech I

Marianas Energy Company
04.2019 - 04.2022
  • Operations and Maintenance of an 88 megawatt slow speed marine diesel engine and associated auxiliary equipment.
  • Identified machinery issues and repaired parts to keep equipment up and running.
  • Updated computer data logs and prepared reports to inform next shift about notable needs and incidents.
  • Maximized energy output with constant monitoring of engine parameters, adjusting settings as needed to maintain optimal conditions.
  • Trained personnel on operation and maintenance of power plant equipment.
  • Examined and adjusted valves, pumps and other equipment to ensure proper functioning.
  • Kept plant areas clean and ready for inspections to maintain high audit and compliance scores.

Education

Ordanance School Diploma - Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic

U.S Army Ordnance School
Fort Lee, Virginia
06.2021

High School Diploma -

George Washington High School
Mangilao, GU
06.2018

Skills

  • Knowledge of Electric generating power plants
  • Military Background
  • Equipment problem resolution
  • Preventative and corrective maintenance
  • Parts replacement
  • Diagnostics and troubleshooting
  • Team player mentality
  • Written and oral communication skills
  • Energetic self-starter
  • Strong leader
  • Supervision and Planning
  • Data entry
  • Work ethic
  • Report Writing
  • PC Proficient
  • Microsoft Office
  • Excel Spreadsheets
  • Knowledge of Automated Logistics programs and systems
  • Equipment Maintenance and Repair
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation

Accomplishments

  • U.S Army Ordnance School AIT Honor Graduate
  • U.S Army Humanitarian Mobilization for Typhoon Mawar
  • Certified Maintenance and Operation of Portable Concrete Mixer
  • Distributed Leaders Course I
  • Basic Leaders Course
  • Cyber Awareness

Certification

G. P. A - Confined Space Compliance

U.S Army - Unit Environmental Compliance Officer

U.S Army - Environmental Protection Agency Section 609


Timeline

Plant Operator/ Maintenance Worker Trainee

Guam Power Authority
09.2024 - Current

Plant Operator/ Maintenance Worker Trainee

Guam Power Authority
03.2024 - 09.2024

Plant Operator/ Maintenance Worker Trainee

Guam Power Authority
09.2023 - 03.2024

Plant Operations and Maintenance Trainee

Guam Power Authority
04.2022 - 09.2023

Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (91B) /Maintenance Sergeant

United States Army Reserves
10.2020 - Current

Plant Operations/ Maintenance Tech I

Marianas Energy Company
04.2019 - 04.2022

High School Diploma -

George Washington High School

Ordanance School Diploma - Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic

U.S Army Ordnance School
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