Experience

Atlantic CommTech Corporation (A Valkyrie Employee Owned Subsidiary)

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• O/I Fiber Optics Cable Plant Engineer Tech Level 2

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  As an I/O Cable Plant Engineer Tech-II with Atlantic CommTech Corporation (A Valkyrie Enterprises Company) supports mission essential requirements by providing communications infrastructure, security solutions, Radio Frequency (RF) communications and Information Technology (IT) engineering, installation, maintenance and repair services. Our primary customer is the U.S. federal government, specifically the Department of State (DoS), the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Our company has supported all branches of the military, as well as a variety of large and small business partners globally, since our inception in 1999. Show less



AEVEX Aerospace

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• AEROSPACE FLIGHT OPERATIONS

  • Nov 2015 - Aug 2022

  Strategically provide electrical and mechanical maintenance service to Company specific equipment. Provide constant sure power to essential critical operations for the U.S. Government and other private entities. Also, provide maintenance expertise on other ground support equipment. • As Site Lead performed the day to day operations and satisfied customer power needs and concerns. • Coordinated with customers and Team Leads to schedule Generator Services and daily checks. • Designed and installed 6 500KW generators for our airfield Sub Power Station. • Perform HVAC repairs such as belt replacement, motors, thermostats, plumbing, etc. • Troubleshoot mechanical issues: read prints, schematics, and meters to determine the cause of malfunctions and perform necessary repairs. • Restock supplies by ordering from catalog to include managing international shipping and receiving. • Perform various maintenance request. • Monitor weather for flight operations and assist in making longitude and latitude antenna adjustments for aircraft. • Conduct building and grounds maintenance. • Service GSE equipment Show less



KBR Careers - Gov Solutions

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Power Plant Operator

  • Jan 2021 - Mar 2022

  POWER PLANT TECHNICIAN (HIGH VOLTAGE) JAN 2022-PRESENT KBR RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA PSAB  Responsible for maintaining power using multiple 1meg or 1000kw Cummins CR1250kw generators that supplies power to multiple ACE TOWN airfield base operations.  Responsible for performing 250 hours services and maintenance to include laying cable for additional connections operating a backhoe in order to lay power cables.  Responsible for the supervision of a 5-man crew of mechanics and escorting them on and off base.  Responsible for troubleshooting mechanical and electrical faults by reading Cummins wire diagrams and schematics.  Responsible for operating and the monitoring the SCADA system to unsure the Power Plant is running efficiently and to increase the additional power requirements of the military as they add additional systems that require more or additional power.  Responsible for making all engine or generator parameter adjustments using the Cummins Power Command 3300.  Installing, repairing, and maintaining fiber optic cables, wires, and plug-in active equipment to connect telecommunication systems and equipment Connects wires and cables to terminals and attaches/detaches various kinds of hardware to wires, cables, buildings, or poles  Perform tasks such as placing cable, air pipe, and inner duct in various types of conduit systems and open excavations  Splicing Fiber  Testing with Light Show less



NOV

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Offshore PLC Controls Field Service Technician

  • Oct 2013 - Jul 2015

  Make changes to engineered PLC code to streamline operations and make them more efficient and/or safer to personnel and other equipment. This also includes making changes to HMIs to reflect these changes and adjustments. I am often called on to troubleshoot the PLC code during commissioning to make changes in the field when equipment fails or doesn't respond to real world conditions as expected. This also includes the display of that respective equipment's real-time readouts on SCADA terminals installed for management. I routinely work closely with engineers, other vendors, and operations crew members to satisfy the customer's needs and desires for effective results. I am also in constant contact with peripheral equipment and drives such as UPS systems and VFDs, as well as the networking components that are necessary for large scale automated operations and safety. • Monitor and make PLC changes on complex offshore drilling equipment. • Upload software to ensure customer has the latest versions for automated equipment. • Work with Offshore Drillers to ensure all equipment and safety locks are performing to standard. Show less



Lockheed Martin

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr. Mechanical Field Engineer PTDS

  • Jan 2012 - Jul 2013

  Sr. Mechanical Field Engineer Maintain and operate hydraulic driven multi camera Aerial Surveillance System to support the military in highly confidential missions. Senior Technician responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, installing and operating of Persistent Threat Detection System (PTDS) as outlined in order to provide operational subject matter expertise to essential personnel; Conducts in-process and final electronic verification testing of electronic components, assemblies, and sub-assemblies and electronics test equipment (e.g. power meter, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, fiber optic tester, coaxial continuity tester); understands the function and application of electronics and electronic theory while troubleshooting down to the component level of advanced prototypes (e.g. circuit breakers, fuses, panel boards, relays, transformers, inverters and controllers), possess in-depth knowledge of schematics, and interpretation of technical drawings; configuring and reconfiguring of switches, modems, radios and routers; cabling installation and repair (e.g. fiber, coaxial, ethernet and serial); possesses the ability to employ the local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN). • Promoted to Shift Lead of 12 employees within 6 months of employment. • Perform fusion splicing and fiber terminations for fiber optics on aerial systems. • Monitor flight data to ensure optimal flying conditions • Provide aerial optical feed to the military to perform their missions with minimal danger. • Maintain and operate hydraulic driven generator powered systems. • Install and operate Generator Switchgear or Power Distribution Panel equipment. • Launch and recover aircraft to gain aerial reconnaissance for the military. • Update /Upload current site data every 2 hours for accuracy. • Responsible for a $26million system to include its inventory. Show less



Honeywell

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Power Generation Manager

  • 2011 - 2013

  Supervised 15 mechanics on maintaining 103 customer generators and responsible for supervising and performing maintenance and overhaul of power-generation equipment, internal combustion engines and associated equipment in mobile and stationary power plants. I performed generator troubleshooting by using PLC software. •Saved company money and generator down time by rebuilding parts on site which increased profits by 35%. •Analyzed and maintained repair and order history on over 300 pieces of equipment. •Removed and replaced engines and generator main stators using hoist-pulley equipment and forklifts. •In charge of QA/QC inspections on all incoming and outgoing customer equipment. Show less



Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Aerostat Engineer

  • Sep 2011 - Jan 2012

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Force Protection

• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Lead Mechanic Tech

  • Apr 2010 - Apr 2011

  Mechanic Tech/Team Lead Supervised mechanical team on vehicle upgrades by using mechanical engineering drawings. •Improved electrical/mechanical modification process by 40% by pre assembly of the dash board wiring harness saving 360 man hours weekly. •Led a team of 12 mechanics which installed electrical modifications on 300 vehicles with 0 faults resulting 2 excellence awards. •Laid out and located structural components or assemblies in making production installations as specified by mechanical engineering design changes. •Installed Fire Suppression Systems in modified military vehicles increasing survivability by 57%. •Developed a safer streamlined process on front/rear axle removal/installation and electronic and manual plumb and string wheel alignment machines for more production. •Used torque wrenches to verify torque specifications during quality assurance inspections. Show less



Honeywell

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Logistics Coordinator/ Generator Foreman

  • Aug 2009 - Apr 2010

  Supervised 15 mechanics on all daily preventive maintenance operations. •Saved company money and generator down time by rebuilding parts on site which increased profits by 35%. •Analyzed and maintained repair and order history on over 300 pieces of equipment. •Traveled to customer sites to analyze power needs and equipment repair concerns. •Trained 15 mechanics on proper removal and installation on generator components. •Removed and replaced engines and generator main stators using hoist-pulley equipment and forklifts. Show less



KBR

• Balad, Iraq

• Power Generation Foreman

  • Aug 2008 - Sep 2009

  •Lateral promotion from Mechanic to Lead Mechanic within 30 days. •Operate install and maintain Generator Switchgear equipment. •Implemented a maintenance process which diminished downtime for 35 generators 1meg and below. •Supervised subordinates on proper work procedures and techniques which minimized errors. •Processed work orders for repairs efficiently to maintain stock levels to increase productivity. •Performed work with 0 incidents which resulted in safety awards for no loss in man hours. Show less



Army Reserve

• Atlanta, GA.

• Automated Logistical Specialist

  • Jan 2006 - Aug 2008

  •Assigned duties, instructs, and supervisors subordinates on proper work techniques and procedures. •Plans and analyzes data to ascertain degree of conformity with policies and standards. •Computes, establishes and directs modification to authorized stock levels. •Computes cost of the daily food allowance. •Perform duties at various levels to include issue, receive and turn-in. •Assigned duties, instructs, and supervisors subordinates on proper work techniques and procedures. •Plans and analyzes data to ascertain degree of conformity with policies and standards. •Computes, establishes and directs modification to authorized stock levels. •Computes cost of the daily food allowance. •Perform duties at various levels to include issue, receive and turn-in.



DEUTZ Corporation

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Logistic Coordinator

  • May 2006 - May 2007

  •Examined hydraulic parts for defects or excessive wear using a micrometer. •Maintained parts inventory to include ordering parts using SAP software programs. •Corresponded with customers and vendors to resolve maintenance and logistical concerns. •Shop supervisor of parts and personnel and service of hydraulic equipment. •Electronically monitored engine parameters using Deutz software to monitor engine parameters and make adjustments on 108 Natural Gas engines located throughout the United States on landfill sites. •Assembled fluid power components such as pumps, motors, cylinders or valves. •Managed international and local shipping department. Show less



National Guard (Active Status)

• Kennasaw, GA.

• Project Manager

  • Jan 2001 - Jan 2006

  Entrusted with various tasking missions by the CEO to oversee the successful completion of the Generator department while deployed in Kuwait, to include the Logistics department and Homeland Security after 9/11 at the Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson airport. •Performed preventive maintenance and load banking on all generators. •Maintained a safe working environment in the guidelines of OSHA. •Supervised and monitored TSA employees using FAA security procedures. •Operated and calibrated electronic security devices for the FAA. •Assisted Atlanta Police Department in daily security operations. Show less



Cummins Power South

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Power Generation Mechanic

  • Aug 2000 - Sep 2001

  •Maintained a 98% readiness on all generators 1meg and below which increased profits. •Performed preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on all equipment. •Provided a source of power to minimize down time for customers during power outages. •Repaired and serviced hydraulic lift equipment. •Overhauled diesel engines using feeler gauges to check valve clearances, micrometers to check piston rods and fluke multi meters to test electronic components and wire harnesses for continuity. •Maintained a 98% readiness on all generators 1meg and below which increased profits. •Performed preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on all equipment. •Provided a source of power to minimize down time for customers during power outages. •Repaired and serviced hydraulic lift equipment. •Overhauled diesel engines using feeler gauges to check valve clearances, micrometers to check piston rods and fluke multi meters to test electronic components and wire harnesses for continuity.



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Power Generation Supervisor

  • Feb 1989 - Jan 1999

  As a member of the United States Army while serving on active duty with an outstanding record of achievement and proven leadership worked in Direct Support and General Support levels which main functions were to repair and return equipment back down to the operator. Recognized as an accomplished maintenance manager, I performed and taught soldiers the knowledge of engine replacements, main generator stators, injectors, relays, and switches. Also to be proficient with all parts pertaining to the disassembly and assembly of generators gas and diesel ranging from 3kw gas to 1.2meg diesel. •Converted over 80 gas powered generators from pull start to electronic start. •While assigned to a generator powered missile launch system I increased customer readiness to 90% by completing all deadline equipment within 90 days of arrival. •Repaired and replaced main generator wire harnesses to include defective electronic components. •Replaced and soldered diodes on defective equipment to include circuit boards and cards. •Removed, replaced and repaired radiators. •Serviced generators by replacing drive belts, pulleys, water pumps, engine head gaskets, valve cover gaskets and oil pan gaskets. •Replaced major engine components such as cams, crankshafts, rocker arms, piston rings, push rods and heads to include setting engine timing. •Solely responsible for providing, connecting and restoring power to soldiers while serving in Iraq in combat conditions. •Managed a 24 hour generator maintenance operation while deployed overseas to ensure a constant power source. •Assisted in paralleling all sections with an additional generator which eliminated power shutdown while servicing generators. Show less