Engineer Project Manager

Charles

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McDonough, Georgia

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To Gain a position where I can fully utilize my training,

FCC license (with radar endorsement), Active Secret

Security Clearance, experience as a Supervisor/Lead, Senior

Field Service Engineer and time management skills while

contributing to the benefit of my employer

Work Experience

ESG (Northrup Grumman)

ISR/FSR/Radar Operator Mission Planner

Camp Bastion, Afghanistan(contract)

02/2013-Present

Supervises radar operations as the ground based radar (GSA)

operator during flight operations Ensures the system passes

all pre-flight checks. Directly assists the flight crew

during in flight trouble-shooting procedures. Responsible

for the detailed technical documentation of each flight

including updates to the mission tracker and any technical

journals. Compiles flight metrics. Coordinates air space

clearance for the VADER A/C prior to missions VADER mission

planner, developing the mission brief based on the mission

requirements documentation (collection deck, TF ODIN CONOPs,and CFACC/RFC documents), subject to Detachment Leader

approval Briefs the mission and employment of the VADER

system prior to all flight operations During instances of

radar technical problems, collects data and submits reports

directs to the VADER CONUS team in order to expedite

troubleshooting and system improvements Responsible Aviator

Breathing Oxygen (ABO) production and maintains proper

stock of filled bottles Fills in as detachment SSO/Systems

Administrator during periods when the VADER IA Engineer is

absent or on leave. Holds the additional duty as the VADER

Logistics (S4) lead, creating draft logistics reports,

creating requests for parts/materials, validating the VADER

logistics tracker, and coordinating the receiving/shipping

of all material to and from CONUS. Makes and expenses

local credit card purchases for the detachment. In charge

of weekly PED 60kW Generator swaps, Switch station

inspection and routing maintenance.

CSC,Inc

Electronics Technician/Field Service Representative Crew

Systems and Ground Penetrating Radar Systems

Kandahar, Afghanistan(Contract)

10/2012-02/2013

As a Crew and Radar Systems FSE my daily task consisted of

moderately complex technical functions such as set up,

operation, maintenance, modification, circuit testing,

calibration and troubleshooting of electronic or

electro-mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry,

prototype models or specialized test equipment to support

Electronic Warfare engineering activities. I also performed

perform testing and diagnoses of systems, production

processes, controls, test procedures, instruments,

equipment, products or product performance to validate,

investigate and resolve matters of significance Using a

Spectrum Analyzer and Oscilloscope. I also conducted

engineering/development tests and detailed experimental

testing to collect design data or assist in general

research work. I also construct, monitor, adjust,

calibrate, maintain and/or repair equipment, instruments

and fixtures. In conjunction with work stated above I

prepared materials, components and assemblies for

evaluation and recommends modifications as needed. My

strong suit is writing or interpreting engineering change

orders, blueprints, diagrams, sketches photographs or other

process and product documentation as they relate to

assigned duties. As well as prepare reports, charts and

graphs for scientific or engineering personnel to use in

making decisions on design or experiment development using

the latest version of Microsoft Excel and or PowerPoint. I

also utilized my technical trainer and documentation

writing abilities by assisting in the development of

process control manuals/documentation for repairing,

calibrating and maintaining equipment and systems; while

providing leadership and work guidance to less experienced

personnel

CSMI,LLC

Field Service Engineer C4I LMR/

AS&E backscatter x-ray FSE; (Tikrit), Iraq (contract,

temporary position)

09/2011- 09/2012

My day to day duties consist of installing, programming,

operating and maintenance of VHF,UHF,SATCOM and Motorola

LMR two-way radio systems . I am also required to perform

installation, operator training, and maintenance on all

issued communication equipment. I also support others on

the program in utilizing troubleshooting and fault

isolation techniques including remote testing of systems to

isolate and resolve system and customer related outages. I

am also well versed in completing preventative maintenance

checks and services on company transmissions support

equipment while complying in accordance with both Original

Equipment Manufacturers (OEM)/ Government established

procedures and regulations with regards to safe and proper

operation of all associated equipment. I also completed

quarterly Pm's on AS&E Cargo and vehicle backscatter x-ray

systems, and 20kw generator power systems. I also completed

software upgrades and completed customer systems and

operators training.

Field Engineer Image Operator Elevated Sensors PTDS

(Aerostats, UAV, UAS)

Lockheed Martin- Lagman, Afghanistan

04/2011-09/2011

As a field engineer or the PTDS program my duties included

but were not limited to include flight support,

interpretation of surveillance systems products, O&M on

UTAMS system, operation of the CLAW II and JSWS work

stations, operations and support of aerostats in support of

the Persistence Threat Detection System (PTDS) program. I

also performed Performs O&M on MrP806B and/or Caterpillar

80KW diesel, generator sets; forklifts and high lifts. I

also performed other duties as well such as Maps to R2,

II.B.3 Technician, and Mechanical. Maps to S3. I am also a

seasoned MX20 camera operator/maintainer and mid level

skilled image analyzer using various portions of the MI

sever. I also assisted in maintaining our locations Network

systems as well as maintained or network electronics bank,

installed, and repaired via fusion splicing single mode

fiber lines. As well as Novice level experience on the

Northrop Grumman Starlite Satellite system.

Field engineer and Lead Installation technician

ICT Technologies - McDonough, GA

with an emphasis on project coordination

ICT Technologies (subbed to Raytheon Technical Services)

McDonough, GA

09/2010-01/2011

Assist the Project Manager by enforcing quality control,

expediting

Subcontractors. Continually update drawings with changes as

issued by

Consultants submit RFI's and CDR's in accordance with

current scope of

work. Continually find solutions to conflicts in drawings

and specifications by

Conferring with the Consultants. Coordinate these solutions

with the various

sub-trades. Also write and review Statements of work for

current projects

that are ready to go out for bid. Coordinate inspections

with consultants and

authorities as required by the contract. Create Site

improvement timelines to

assure timely completion of projects within assigned

budget. Inspect false work

for conformance to design drawings. Review shop drawings

for conformance

with the contract and ensure information is communicated to

Foreman and

Superintendent. Identify contract document conflicts and

recommend solutions.

Ensure construction work complies with all engineering

standards, codes,

Specifications and design instruction. Present oneself as a

candidate for

promotion by learning and understanding construction

methods and developing

Good construction management skills. Provide technical

engineering information

based on installed and upgraded equipment i.e. Rapiscan and

Smiths baggage

scanners as well as Rapiscan and L3 whole Body Imagers. I

also provide

interpretation of plans, detail sheets and specifications

for contractors and subcontractors involved.

Site Lead; Snr.Field Service Engineer

Rapiscan systems Baghdad, Iraq

10/2009-09/2010

As a field service engineer for Rapiscan systems I

concentrated my skill sets on day to day maintenance,

repair, installation and diagnosis of Rapiscan Security

Products systems, metal detectors and Secure 1000 product

lines to component level at various customers sites. My

position also requires me to travel and cover all of

Baghdad, Iraq and everything south including Kuwait. I

also provided immediate problem resolution and trouble

shooting for all equipment assigned. Part of my

responsibilities were to also repair equipment as required

and to act as liaison between my assigned customer which is

currently the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp, U.S. Navy and

the U.S. Air force and the company providing feedback

regarding quality and customer satisfaction. I also

excelled at providing customer knowledge and training of

proper usage of equipment.

Sr. Field Service Engineer

Smiths Detection, Warren, New Jersey

10/2006-10/2009

As a Snr.Field Service Engineer with my current employer.

My responsibilities are as follows. I am responsible for

day to day maintenance and scheduling of all assigned work.

I travel extensively to all assigned seaport locations

which include Savannah, GA, Jacksonville, FL and

Charleston, SC up to 100% of the time .I also Provide

onsite Technical support for Heimann Cargo Vision

equipment. I trouble shoot Varian accelerators which range

from 3.8 to 4.2 Mev which are used to produce a radioscopy

image, a Schneider/Telemacanique PLC unit, Dell edge 2860

servers. I perform bi annual Ghost images on the pertaining

server system as well. I also maintain a Danfoss electric

motor variator as well as maintain an International truck

frame with a Cummins turbo diesel, which holds all of the

equipment. I also provided my customers which are U.S

Customs and Boarder Patrol with round the clock support

during scanning operations. I also service a 400 volt 3

phase A/C Atlas Copco generator with a Deuzt diesel engine.

I have also been trained on Smiths detection formally known

as Heimann Systems 6040si and 5030si conventional x-ray

machines.

Field Service Engineer (3 axis robotics)

Mitutoyo America, Aurora, Ill

05/2001-10/2006

As a Field Service Engineer with my current employer. My

responsibilities are as follows. I am responsible for day

to day maintenance and scheduling of all assigned jobs. My

tasks at hand are as follows. I calibrate, repair, Install

and troubleshoot Coordinate Measuring Machines using

various pieces of assigned equipment. I am also responsible

for accomplishing software upgrades as well as electronic

component repairs upgrades and installations. My current

skill level is a 50/50 mix of mechanical and electronic. I

also implement service products at customer locations. I

also supervise and train new hires and current employees on

current and new products and procedures; as well as

preparing training materials, determining training

methodology, and coordinating the development of training

aids with our technical support department. I also travel

to various accounts across the country to be the primary

interface with the customer during service product

implementations. I also ensure that every assigned job is

completed with efficiency, accuracy and all implementation

of service products are to standard.

AH-64A Phase Team Leader

2/2000 - 4/2001 U.S. Army, Ft. Hood, TX

While assigned to this unit I was responsible for the day

to day progress of various

Maintenance level tasks on the Ah-64A Apache helicopters.

My duties are as follows

coordinate different levels of maintenance, manage the day

to day operations of my

Maintenance section, and assist in running various tests on

the Ah-64A helicopters. I

was also responsible for managing 17 individuals.

Snr. Mechanic

2/1998 - 2/2000 U.S. Army; Illeshiem, Germany

While stationed In Germany My Job functions was to insure

that all phase relate

maintenance on the Ah-64A helicopters was completed safely

and in a timely manner. I

was also responsible for the scheduling of maintenance to

the 4 vehicles and 8 aircraft

assigned to my company as well as the assistant UllSA

administrator. Which has given

me very in depth experience with Windows programs and

various Windows Applications.

Snr. Mechanic, Crewchief

1/1996 - 1/1998 U.S Army, Ft. Bragg, NC

While assigned to that unit I was the senior mechanic in my

company. My job was to

insure that all 8 of our Ah-64A Apache helicopters were

maintained and to a flyable

standard. I was also responsible for the up keep of our

company publications. My jobs

included Maintenance NCO and Publications NCO.

Education

04/2011 Lockheed Martin PTDS System training

Completed internal corporate training on Lockheed Martins

Persistent Threat Detection system (Aerostat);(elevated

sensors)

09/2010 Raytheon Technical Systems

Completed Internal corporate training on System fielding

task as well as internal management practices pertaining to

Task order 2(TSA) AIT technology upgrades

06/10- FCC License with Radar endorsement

11/2009- Rapiscan OSI Systems

Completed internal company training on Rapiscan Secure

4000,5000 and 6000 Whole body imagers as well as 500, and

600 series baggage scanners and Metor metal detectors

02/2008- 11/2009 ( incomplete) University of Phoenix

Masters Degree Program

3/2007 - 3/2007 Smiths Heimann, Alcoa, Tennessee

Certification

Received internal level II maintenance technician training

on Smiths Heimanns Cargo Vision equipment.

10/2006 - 10/2006 Smiths Hiemann HCV operators Training,

Miami, Florida

Certification

Internally trained on the basic operations of a Heiman

Cargo Vision x-ray machine

1/2006 - 1/2006 Smiths Hiemann Conventional X-ray

Technician training, Pinebrook, New Jersey

Certification

Internally trained on how to calibrate, install, repair and

maintain Heimann/Smiths conventional x-ray equipment. I

also receive operators training so as to be able to train

any and all customer on the use of the x-ray equipment.

1/2006 - 1/2006 Smiths Hiemann Conventional X-ray

Technician training, Pinebrook, New Jersey

Certification

Internally trained on how to calibrate, install, repair and

maintain Heimann/Smiths conventional x-ray equipment. I

also receive operators training so as to be able to train

any and all customer on the use of the x-ray equipment.

03/2004-6/2007(completed) University of Phoenix, Dunwoody,

GA (Bachelors of Science in Business Management)

Obtained a Bachelors of Science Degree in

Marketing/Business Management currently enrolled

9/2001 Mitutoyo GeoMeasure Software Training, Plymouth,

Michigan

Certification

While in this course I was trained and certified to use to

Windows based Measurement by the name of Geomeasure. The

course was an in depth certification process which showed

how to navigate within the software, troubleshoot problems

with it, as well as how to design various part programs

used to obtain in depth engineering data for manufacturing

purposes.

6/2001 Coordinate Measuring Maintenance Repair Course,

Aurora, Illinois

Certification

While in this course I was trained on various levels of

maintenance tasks associated with Coordinate Measuring

Machines. Including Using Oscilloscopes to troubleshoot

various in depth electronic issues with Plc's, Controller

Cards and Motherboards.

10/2000 U.S. Army Primary Leadership Development Course,

Ft. Hood, TX

Certification

While enrolled in this course. I learned how to be a

successful leader as well as manager and supervisor. I

learned how to utilize the basics skills and traits

necessary to lead an undetermined amount of people to

successfully accomplish the mission in a safe and timely

manner. I was also taught various skills required to become

a successful leader and manager such as Equal opportunity

policies within the military as well as the civilian sector

and Sexual Harassment policies.

2/1998 United States Army Aviation Center, Ft. Rucker,

Alabama

Certification

U.S. Army Aviation Life Support equipment school taught me

how to repair and maintain, all army, airforce and Navy

aviation life support equipment i.e.: life vest, floatation

devices, Emergency beacons, emergency radios, maintain and

service CO2 cartridges maintain and service flight helmets

as well as repair and maintain the specialized circuits and

sensors used in the helmets for the Ah-64A helicopters.

7/1997 Fayetteville Technical Community College,

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Certification

I was trained to be an Emergency Lifesaver. I was trained

to execute various life saving techniques for use in a

combat situation such as giving car, preparing and issuing

I.V's and to make sure no father injury is brought upon the

victim until further help has arrived.

1/1996 U.S. Army Aviation Logistics School, Ft. Eustis,

Virginia

Vocational

While enrolled in this course. I was taught various skills

on the Ah-64A Helicopter such as basic ac/dc, intro to

aircraft avionics, intro to aircraft armament systems,

aircraft props and rotors, aircraft power plants,

hydraulics, pneumatics, airframe and sheet metal as well as

various bench shop level task.

8/1996 Department of The Army, Ft. Bragg, North Carolina

Certification

I received 40 hours of drivers training on various pieces

of military equipment i.e. 10-ton vehicles w/trailer,

Aircraft Ground Power Units, 6K fork lifts, 10-ton cranes,

2.5 ton truck with trailer.

7/1992 International Correspondence Schools, Scranton, PA

Vocational

Within this at home study course, I learned various levels

of automotive task, such as brake systems and operation,

automotive engine components, automotive engine overhaul,

cooling systems, fuel systems, transmissions, drive

systems, electrical systems, ignition systems, emission

control systems, computerized engine controls, engine

tune-up and automotive troubleshooting.

Skills

AH-64A Helicopter Mechanic; Alse Administrator;Fiber

Optics Installation Field Service Engineer,HTML,

Microsoft office suite, Excel, Linux, Basic windows

networking and operator system maintenance, Smiths Cargo

x-ray technician, Smiths Conventional x-ray technician,

Rapiscan Secure 1000 full body scan technician, Rapiscan

600 series cabinet x-ray technician, Rapiscan Metor metal

detector technician, Fcc License

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