Experience

TACOM

• France
• Marketing and Advertising

• SMALL ARMS -ARTILLERY & AUTOMOTIVE TACTICAL EQUIPMENT SPEACIALIST

  • Jan 2009 - Present

  Analyzes, resolves, and coordinates the resolution of maintenance, supply, and other logistics issues affecting the readiness of fielded TACOM LCMC armament systems and equipment. Monitors unit readiness and analyzes logistic problem areas to determine root cause(s), recommends corrective action to field command elements and/or equipment proponent agencies. Provides technical guidance and advice on repair of all TACOM LCMC managed armament equipment including the overhauling of small arms and parts, mortars, towed and self-propelled artillery systems components, assemblies and subassemblies; fire control systems on remotely operated weapon systems on multiple vehicle platforms; components and accessories; mine dispensing and countermine equipment; gun assembly's, gun mounts; gun tubes, thermal shrouds, bore evacuators, recoil assemblies, breech groups, firing circuits, azimuth/elevation/. Reviews and evaluates unit maintenance capabilities, investigates systemic weapon systems failures, evaluates maintenance programs, reviews performance data, statistical information, makes recommendations, assists maintenance personnel with diagnostic troubleshooting procedures and makes preliminary checks to determine if problems are of a generally isolated nature or involve an entire suite of fielded systems. Recommends solutions, submits and prepares Equipment Improvement Recommendations (EIR) and prepares design change proposals. Advises unit, battalion, and brigade maintenance personnel from the standpoint of clarifying unit responsibilities and keeps field commanders apprised of the need to divert equipment maintenance to higher echelons such as field and sustainment support. LARs provide advice and assistance to field commanders, maintenance officers, maintenance technicians, and combat support personnel with maintenance advice, assistance, and training for the operation and maintenance of military materiel managed by TACOM LCMC.



Navistar Defense LLC

• MRAP FSR/ Instructor

  • Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  Work as a Heavy Diesel Instructor on the IMG Maxx Pro Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle (MRAP). Provide training for US Army and US Air Force mechanics and operators, TACOM LARs, Field Service Representatives (FSR) and Red River Army Depot. Personnel on the characteristics, operation and maintenance of our vehicles. Teach Field Level maintenance mechanics on the operation of the Electronic Scan Tool (EST), such as the International Easy Tech and the MSD, for trouble shooting and advanced diagnostics. Monitor students during hands on performance exercises, verifying procedures are in accordance with training outline and school Sops. Teach proper operation of pneumatic tools and torque wrenches. Analyze training safety risks and develop controls to eliminate risk. Provide logistical support for student movement while in training. Conduct classes using power point, lecture and demonstrations in a class room and shop environment. Directly responsible for the accountability, special tools and basic initial issue of 9-Category 2 and 2- Category 1 IMG Maxx Pro vehicles. I responsible for over $5,000,000.00 in equipment and tools.



US Army

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Automtive Equipment Specialist

  • 2004 - 2008

  Analyzes, resolves, and coordinates the resolution of maintenance, supply, and other logistics issues affecting the readiness of fielded TACOM LCMC automotive systems and equipment. Monitors unit readiness and analyzes logistic problem areas to determine root cause(s), recommends corrective action to field command elements and/or equipment proponent agencies. Provides technical guidance and advice on repair of all TACOM LCMC managed automotive equipment including the overhauling of combat vehicles such as (M1Abrams, Bradley Fighting Vehicle, PALADIN SPH, Armored Security Vehicles, and STRYKER Combat Vehicles), light I medium/ heavy tactical vehicles such as (HEMMT, FMTV, HMMWV and other special purpose vehicles and trucks), watercraft and bridging, petroleum systems, tools and equipment, construction equipment, material handling equipment such as (Load Handling Systems, Forklifts, trailers and Dolly sets) , armored personnel carriers, Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles and many other wheeled and track recovery and support vehicles; their systems and subsystems. The LAR identifies specific resources (e.g., personnel, test equipment, precision instruments, machinery, machine tools, facilities, and publications), identification of parts necessary for full resolution of the various types of maintenance and operational problems and troubleshooting failures and malfunctions. As senior technical specialist, often participates in declaring items that are no longer economically repairable as excess to the system and recommends disposal.



Nashville Auto Diesel College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Instructor

  • Apr 1999 - Aug 2003

  I taught; gasoline engine theory, components and operation, electronic component troubleshooting, and welding (oxy-acetelyne, mig, arc, and plasma cutting). I taught; gasoline engine theory, components and operation, electronic component troubleshooting, and welding (oxy-acetelyne, mig, arc, and plasma cutting).



Oldsmobile/ Nissan/ VW/ Audi

• Technician

  • Aug 1995 - Apr 1999