Diesel Mechanic/Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Resume:
Christopher Carl Robertson
Walterboro, SC 29488
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Current Clearance
Level: Secret
MRAP-U
Certification
Objective:
To obtain a challenging position in gasoline and diesel automotive
maintenance where my skills and experience can best be utilized and
become beneficial to my company as well.
Experience:
AECOM/GSS Bagram, Afghanistan
Aug 2012-Present
RTCH/MHE Construction Equipment Mechanic
Perform preventive maintenance and major repairs on Caterpillar D7-
D10 Dozers, Komatsu, Caterpillar and Hitachi Track hoes,
Caterpillar Bucket Loaders, JLG Atlas II variable reach 6K and 10K
rough terrain forklifts, Kalmar RT 240 V1,V2 and V3 rough terrain
container handlers, Caterpillar and Komatsu Motor Graders, Scrapers,
John Deere Backhoes, Grove 7.5, 22, and 40 Ton cranes, Case and
Caterpillar Compactors, and I have worked with various Bobcat and
Manitou rough terrain forklifts. Rebuild/Replace hydraulic
cylinders, hydraulic valves, and hydraulic manifolds. Repair/Replace
and overhaul engines, transmissions, transfer cases, final drives,
axles and tracks. Perform electrical/electronic system and circuit
diagnostics and troubleshooting utilizing various diagnostic test
equipment and software programs on Caterpillar, Cummins, Detroit,
International, Allison, Mercedes, Perkins, etc.
ManTech international Kandahar, Afghanistan
May 2010-Jul 2012
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Perform maintenance on U.S. Military Mine Resistant Ambush Protected
(MRAP) and Route Clearance vehicles. Rebuild/repair armored vehicles
that have sustained battle damage. Troubleshoot; diagnose electrical
and mechanical faults using voltmeters, J-Pro, MSD, One Tool and
Minidiag diagnostic equipment. Install, reset and adjust vehicle
system parameters using diagnostic laptops/tools in engine electronic
control modules, transmission control modules and vehicle control
units. Rebuild/Replace major components such as engines,
transmissions, transfer cases, water pumps, fuel pumps, etc. Vehicles
of maintenance responsibility include RG-31 MK3,MK5,MK5E, XM1229 MMPV
Prophet, XM1226 MMPV Panther, Husky MK2,MK3.1, JERRV/Cougar 6x6 and
Buffalo MK1,Mk2,A2.With the Buffalo A2 being highest priority,
perform extensive repairs, diagnostics, and troubleshooting on major
systems and components, repair/replace engines, transmissions,
transfer cases, axles, wiring harnesses, interrogation arm and air
digger system repairs. Troubleshoot, perform function tests, and
repairs of vehicle ABS system, isolate mechanical, electrical,
hydraulic, and pneumatic system faults and conduct necessary repairs
to US Military standards. Rebuild and/or replace hydraulic cylinders,
hydraulic manifolds, hydraulic control valves, hydraulic pumps, power
take-off units and hydraulic winches. Adjusted brakes, engine timing,
throttle position sensors, exhaust and Jacobs engine brakes. Rebuild
and/or replace pneumatic system components to include air
compressors, pressure regulators, air brake chambers, compound relay
valves, trailer protection valves and anti-lock brake (ABS) modulator
valves. Supervise personnel in the maintenance of MRAP and RCV
vehicles, maintain maintenance records, insure all vehicle
modifications, upgrades and conversions are installed properly,
safely and successfully, research and order repair/replacement parts,
project and track man hours, generate man hour reports, update
vehicle work orders and status.
ITT Industries Balad Air Base, Iraq
Mar 2007-Nov 2009
Senior/Lead Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on heavy wheel
military equipment to include HETTs, HEMTTs, PLSs, M915 series, M939
series trucks and FMTVs. Repaired and replaced major components to
include engine, transmission and transfers. Installed Frag up-armor
kits on M1114 and M1151 Humvees as well as fire suppression kits. Re-
cab M915A1 thru M915A4 Frieghtliners, HETTs, FMTVs, PLSs and re-
armored the vehicles. Trouble shoot, diagnose electrical and
mechanical faults using voltmeters, Pro-Link, MSD, One Tool and other
diagnostic equipment. Rebuild and/or replace hydraulic cylinders,
hydraulic manifolds, hydraulic control valves, hydraulic pumps, and
power take-off units, hydraulic and electric winches. . Rebuild
and/or replace pneumatic system components to include air
compressors, pressure regulators, air brake chambers, compound relay
valves, trailer protection valves and anti-lock brake (ABS) modulator
valves. Adjusted brakes, engine timing, throttle position sensors,
exhaust and Jacobs engine brakes. Re-wire vehicle electrical systems;
isolate shorted and/or broken wires inside vehicle harnesses. Solder
electrical and/or electronic components. Supervised six mechanics in
the maintenance of civilian and military cranes, bulldozers,
forklifts, backhoes, and trailer mounted air compressors and
container handlers as Lead Mechanic for MHE shop. Insure all vehicle
modifications, upgrades and conversions are installed properly,
safely and successfully, research and order repair/replacement parts,
project and track man hours, generate man hour reports, update
vehicle work orders and status. Performed maintenance,
troubleshooting, repairs and diagnostics on a variety of generator
sets equipped with Cummins, Caterpillar, and Perkins engines.
L-3 Communications Balad Air Base, Iraq
July 2005-Mar 2007
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on heavy wheel
military equipment to include HETTs, HEMTTs, PLSs, M915 series, M939
series trucks and FMTVs. Repaired and replaced major components to
include engine, transmissions and transfers. Installed armor and
armor upgrades on M1114 and M1151 HMMWVs. Received numerous awards
for outstanding work performance. Rebuild and/or replace hydraulic
cylinders, hydraulic manifolds, hydraulic control valves, hydraulic
pumps, power take-off units and hydraulic winches. Rebuild and/or
replace pneumatic system components to include air compressors,
pressure regulators, air brake chambers, compound relay valves,
trailer protection valves and anti-lock brake (ABS) modulator valves.
Install, reset and adjust vehicle system parameters using diagnostic
computers uploaded with manufacturer software in engine electronic
control modules, transmission control modules and vehicle control
units. Re-wire vehicle electrical systems; isolate shorted and/or
broken wires inside vehicle harnesses. Solder electrical and/or
electronic components. Adjusted brakes, engine timing, throttle
position sensors, exhaust and Jacobs engine brakes.
AM General/ShipTech America LLC Camp Arifjan, Kuwait
June 2004-Mar 2005
Maintenance Technician / Team Chief
While working under the supervision of AM General as an independent
contractor for ShipTech America, I performed 10/20 to depot level
maintenance on M998, M1114, M1116, M1025, M1097A1 and M1097A2
vehicles. Other responsibilities included the supervision at times of
up to four men team of trained professionals. Troubleshoot, diagnose
and repair all vehicle system and components. Replace/rebuild/repair
block heads, gaskets, seals, injection pumps, fuel injectors, front
and rear main seals, axles, half-shafts, transmission, transfers
cases, wiring harnesses, water pumps and oil pumps, hydraulic brake
boosters and master cylinders, hydraulic actuated engine fan and
control valves. Adjusted brakes, engine timing and throttle position
sensors. Re-wire vehicle electrical systems; isolate shorted and/or
broken wires inside vehicle harnesses. Solder electrical and/or
electronic components. Our combined efforts as a whole returned over
380 fully mission capable vehicles back onto the battlefield in
support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
DynCorp International Naval Weapons Station, Goose Creek, SC
April 2000-June 2004
Construction Equipment Mechanic/GSE Mechanic
Ensure that material handling equipment as well as variety of wheeled
military vehicles for APS-3 program meet 10/20 and depot level
maintenance standards for the United States Army. Experienced with
a variety of engineering such as bulldozers, back hoes, scrapers,
Sees graders, forklifts (4k,6k,10k) cranes (7.5,22 and 40 tons) and
rough terrain container handlers (RTCHs). Experienced with light,
medium and heavy wheeled vehicles, such as 2 ton trucks (M35
series), Hummers, and 5 ton trucks (M800 and M900 series). . Rebuild
and/or replace hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic manifolds, hydraulic
control valves, and hydraulic pumps, power take-off units, hydraulic
and electrical winches. Rebuild and/or replace pneumatic system
components to include air compressors, pressure regulators, air brake
chambers, compound relay valves, trailer protection valves and anti-
lock brake (ABS) modulator valves. Re-wire vehicle electrical
systems; isolate shorted and/or broken wires inside vehicle
harnesses. Solder electrical and/or electronic components.
Replace/rebuild/repair block heads, gaskets, seals, injection pumps,
fuel injectors, front and rear main seals, axles, half-shafts,
transmission, transfers cases, wiring harnesses, water pumps and oil
pumps, hydraulic brake boosters and master cylinders, hydraulic
actuated engine fan and control valves. Adjusted brakes, engine
timing, throttle position sensors, exhaust and Jacobs engine brakes.
Performed maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs and diagnostics on a
variety of Generator sets equipped with Cummins, Caterpillar, and
Perkins engines.
Robertson Auto and Truck Repair St. George, SC Dec
1997-April 2000
Mechanic
Perform maintenance on automobiles and tractor trailer trucks. Break
down, repair and replace tires, replace major components.
Troubleshoot, diagnose electrical and mechanical faults. Overhaul
engines, hone blocks, replace pistons, rings, valve seals/springs,
lifters, crankshafts, camshafts, front and rear main seals, oil,
water, and fuel pumps, timing chains and gears. Set timing on
engines and injection pumps. Rebuild and/or replace air compressors,
hydraulic pumps and power take-off units. Re-wire vehicle electrical
systems. Isolate shorted and/or broken wires inside vehicle
harnesses. Solder electrical and/or electronic components.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair and/or rebuild pneumatic system
components to include air compressors, pressure regulators, air
brake chambers, compound relay valves, trailer protection valves and
modulator valves. Additional duties include submitting of parts
requisitions, maintaining shop stock inventory, track billable labor
and parts, complete and file work requisitions.
United States Navy USS NIMITZ CVN-68
Nov 1994-Nov 1997
Machinist Mate
Perform PMCS on ship's main engines, air conditioning and
refrigeration units, distilling pumps, etc. Working in the ship's
main machinery room conduct repairs/rebuilds on flow control valves,
air conditioning compressors, condensers, evaporators and piping
systems. During duty rotations monitor and record gauge readings and
parameters on ship's air conditioning, refrigeration units,
distilling units, pumps and main engine systems. Conduct damage
control training to insure efficiency and equipment and personnel
readiness.
Education
MRAP University Red River Army Depot Hooks, TX
Mar 20- Apr 27 2012
MRAP Combat Armored Vehicle/Diesel Maintenance Course
Naval Trident Training Facility Silverdale,
WA Aug 1995
Refrigerant Handling and Processing School
United State Navy
Great Lakes, IL Jan 1995- Feb 1995
Fireman Apprenticeship School
Southeast High School
Ravenna, OH Sept 1990-July 1994
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