Power Generating Opportunity

Nick Kalodimos

Temecula, CA • 951‑772‑2936 • nkalodimos@aol.com

SUMMARY

Field Service Engineer with 20 years in electronic, laser, imaging, and analytical instrumentation. Expertise in Continuous Mercury Monitoring Systems, emissions monitoring, photonics, and high/low‑power laser systems. Strong troubleshooting and training background with international project experience. Operating Room experience operating Cryogenics, lasers and ultrasound in URO,CRYO,ENT and GYN surgeries.

EXPERIENCE

IPG Photonics – Field Service /Customer Support (2021 – 2026)

Servicing and supporting Micro-machining quad axes lasers systems, Laser Cube Cutters and LightWELD hand-held Lasers.

Fortec Medical / Healthtronics — Surgical Laser Technician (2019–2021

Cemtek Environmental / Spectrum Systems — Service Tech/Trainer (2014–2019)

Repaired analyzers, CEMS equipment; trained and commissioned Ameren Energy and Georgia Power Company personnel on Thermo‑Fisher Hg Electron Analyzers and repaired CO/CO₂/NOx/SOx analyzers.

Performed global power‑quality testing on Web Presses.

Scanner & Laser Services Inc. — Service Engineer (1992–2008)

Serviced drum scanners and CTP devices; calibrated plate setters; repaired robotics, electronics, and Gradient Light Valve optical systems.

Screen USA / Dainippon Screen — Service Engineer/Supervisor (1992-98)

Coordinated service for pre‑press equipment across Southeast U.S. and Caribbean.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

AAS Electronics Technology — Kishwaukee College, Malta, Ill.

Steel Fabrication Laser Systems Training — Cincinnati Inc.

A / Network — New Horizons, Atlanta Ga.

Baumueller PID controllers/AC Drive Training — Nuremberg , Germany

Dainippon Screen Technical Training — Robotics, Gradient Light Valve, various laser dot generating systems and Computer – to - Plate systems.

Quad Axes Granite base micro machining system used in prototyping Microelectronic Substrates and Integrated Circuit fabrication. LightWELD handheld Laser Systems. Field Service and Tech Support / IPG Photonics. Marlborough, MA.

SUMMARY

Having worked within the high-tech industry for over 20 years, I have developed a wide range of skills.

Among other achievements:

• Promotion and transfer, setting up service department in Atlanta Ga.

• Self-employed servicing equipment worldwide and subcontracted by Dainippon Screen (former employer), Kodak, Konica and Fuji Film, linearizing and calibrating high end laser imaging equipment.

• Commissioning Web presses and their motor drives, worldwide for Baumueller – Nuermont. Working directly with international vendors and suppliers

• Worked in Clean Room environment, performing Preventative Maintenance, repair, and optimizing 2-5000-Watt Laser resonators, as well as low power laser imaging devices. Acoustic Optical Modulators, Gradient Light Valves, Deformable Optics, X,Y,Z and Theta axes laser alignment /collimator adjustment. I possess basic skills servicing Electron Analyzers, the photonics and optics on Thermo Fisher and Teledyne Analyzers.

• Familiarity and experience with Chemiluminescence, Cold Vapor Atomic, UV Absorption theory as well as Interferometers and Spectroscopy, used in Power Plant emissions control analysis.

I possess a basic understanding of networking. I relate well with others and as my resume suggests, I have enjoyed and experienced working with international engineers abroad, as well as small companies and local businesses. This is what I will bring to the role. I enjoy the diversity of working with others, a team atmosphere and leading when I need to.