1. Daniel J Ruppel II
51 Le Havre Dr., Cheektowaga, NY 14227
(716) 946-6204 Druppellts@yahoo.com
Objective
To acquire a life long position utilizing skills and training received through education and
experience along with advancing my career.
Experience
VWR – Maintenance Specialist, Electrician/Instrumentation Mechanic September
2014 - Present
Install, Program and maintain VFD systems including ABB, Frenic-mega, Yaskawa and
Delta
Program and Calibrate Sensors (Drexelbrook level sensors, T80 Transmitters, PH
Sensors, Brix Meters, Totalizers, Vega radar, Thermowell RTD’s, Pressure Transducers)
Troubleshoot and maintain Motor control circuits for various pumps and motors
Build, Test and repair level switches, flow meters and I/P controllers
Perform basic Electrical work around plant on 120, 208, 277 and 480 volt systems.
Repair and Maintain Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment system
Repair pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Repair Steam generators and Sterilizers as well as Centrifuges
Perform Mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment plant wide in a
GMP and ISO setting
Guide and Train fellow Employee’s and Maintenance Mechanics on installation and
operation of plant equipment.
Perform Parts research and ordering as well as Inventory control.
Cameron Compression – Plant Air Technician April 2012 – February 2014
Repair and Test centrifugal compressors
Build, modify and pressure test piping, tubing and cases
Fabricate electrical connections and PLC panels
Hookup and run 360 volt to 480 volt WYE and Delta motors and pumps
Check tolerances on bearings, shafts, gearing and inlets using micrometers, dial
indicators and miracle points.
Mechanically assemble and torque assemblies
Setup and test PLC controlled systems
Rig loads and operate 20 ton crane
Ampac, In Space Propulsion- Sr. Electrical Mechanical Technician June 2011- April
2012
Fabricate and repair low-voltage systems on thrusters, tanks and flight plates
Follow blueprints, MOI documents, SI documents and schematics
Fabricate, operate, maintain and repair high-pressure gas and liquid systems
Modify fittings, bosses, flanges and tubing for equipment used in test setups in rocket test
cells
Perform tests such as dielectric, IR, flow, thermocouple and push – pull tests
2. Manage disposal of hazardous waste and maintain storage
Weld a variety of component parts and subassemblies
NASA Soldering, Crimping and Harnessing Certified
Class 100,000 clean room certified
Lifetime Service Center-Electronic Technician December 2006 – June 2011
Repaired electronics including Televisions, Radios, Amplifiers and also Refrigerators,
Freezers, Dryers, Washers, Dishwashers, Microwaves, Stoves, Ovens, Ranges, Massage
Chairs and Conveyor systems.
Train and supervise fellow Technicians on troubleshooting procedure and repair process.
Perform parts research and parts ordering.
Reverse Engineer circuits to find faults and repair.
Repaired over 1000 units per year.
Diagnosed and repaired units on site down to component level.
Use hand tools and self-contained refrigerant compressors
Carpet Collection-Assistant Warehouse Manager July 2003 - December 2006
Prepare installer materials.
Drive and operate forklifts.
Load and Unload Trucks
Take accurate inventory of orders coming in and going out, as well as materials.
Repaired Cutting machine using programmable logic controllers
Skills/Certifications
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Certified, 8739.3 and 8739.4
Hazardous Materials 1st
Responder
DOT Hazmat Transportation and Security Certified
Class 100,000 clean room certified
Thru-Hole Soldering Certification
Samsung Master Engineer
LG Certification
EPA 608 Certification in Refrigeration
Extensive knowledge using schematics and blueprints
Forklift operating certification
Strong knowledge of Computers and Microsoft Office
Education
ITT Technical Institute September 2004 - March 2006
Graduate with CET degree
AC/DC electronics including filters, capacitive, inductive, series and parallel circuits.
Digital circuits utilizing logic chips to produce desired outputs based on given inputs.
Microprocessors.
Communication circuits.
Programming PLC’s using ladder logic.
Extensive knowledge using oscilloscopes and digital multi-meters.
Ability to read schematics and identify components.
Soldering and wiring of components onto breadboard and PCB
3. Royalton Hartland Central High school September 2000 - June 2003
Graduate with Regents Diploma
Boces graduate of computer science curriculum
Interests
I am very mechanically inclined and love to build and take things apart such as my car. I also
enjoy volunteering for different organizations, one including Niagara Hospice and Camp
Hope. I am currently building my own wind power generation towers.