Quality Assurance Maintenance
Resume:
WILLIAM L SEVERN
CORSICANA, TX ****0
*************@*****.***
Career Objectives
To obtain a position as a defense contractor working overseas or stateside with per-diem
provided. Find employment that requires a government SECRET security clearance of which I
have and have had since 1994.
Summary of Qualifications
Accomplished and results-oriented armament technician, weapons systems repairman, MRAP
and integrated systems mechanic with proven expertise directing technical, operational, and
administrative functions for private and government sector entities.
Work History
Aug 04, 2009 - Jul 30, 2011 AECOM, AC First - Fort Worth, Texas
Howitzer Repair, Small Arms Repairman
Perform direct support and depot level maintenance for artillery and electronic supporting
systems of the new M777A2 towed artillery system while deployed in a combat zone,
(Kandahar, Afghanistan). Provide weapons maintenance at depot level, 4th echelon
maintenance, assisted the (SARET) Small Arms Repair Evaluation Team to build and make
mission ready the Small Arms Support Center, Kandahar. Perform maintenance per the
statement of work and standard operating procedure for weapons repair and one for one
exchange. Performed as technical advisor for all matters artillery, armory procedures, physical
security, and small arms related directly to the SARET mission.
Aug 01, 2007 - Apr 04, 2009 Service Employees International Incorporated (KBR) - Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United
Arab Emirates
Maintenance Mechanic Foreman
Provided convoy support maintenance for all military tactical vehicles and armament equipment
including the(MRAP) Mine Resistant Ambush Protective vehicles; managed 45 multinational
workforce mechanics. This position was in Balad, Iraq. Used the Prolink and a multimeter to
diagnose faults.
Feb 20, 2005 - Jul 01, 2007 ITT Systems Division - Colorado Springs, Colorado
Armament Weapons Mechanic Foreman
Provided rebuild and reset maintenance support for military tactical vehicles and armament
equipment. This position was in Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. Managed the performance of 10 to 25
mechanics. Repaired, troubleshot line replaceable units using DSESTS, break out box, or
multimeter. Repaired small arms and artillery at the direct support echelon level of repair.
Performed Tow Missile Verifications and repaired Tow missile systems at the direct support
level. Performed tank turret armament inspections and quality assurance inspections.
Sep 15, 2004 - Feb 20, 2005 Defense Support Services LLC - Greenville, South Carolina
Integrated Systems Mechanic
Provided rebuild and reset maintenance at the direct support echelon of repair for military
tactical vehicles and armament equipment including tank turret, hull, and tracked vehicle repair.
Performed armament, light wheeled, heavy equipment, and tracked vehicle quality assurance
inspections and initial inspections. Performed power pack removals, services and installations.
This position was in various locations of Germany.
Jun 25, 2004 - Sep 15, 2004 Lear Siegler Inc. - San Francisco, California
Equipment Maintenance Supervisor
Provided quality assurance and management over direct support echelon level of maintenance
support for military tactical vehicles and equipment including modification work orders, Red Dot
air conditioning systems installations, armor installation kits implementation, suspension kit
upgrades, steering system upgrades, brake system modifications and upgrades. Implemented
new technology into vehicles equipment. This position was in various locations of Iraq.
Nov 01, 2002 - May 30, 2003 Corsicana State Home - Corsicana, Texas
Correctional Officer
Worked to keep youth inmates on the 16 hour schedule while following policies and directives
outlined by the Texas Youth Commission.
Jun 01, 2002 - Jul 25, 2002 Dr Pepper Bottling Company - Corsicana, Texas
Route Salesman/Delivery Driver
Delivered Beverages and provided promotional sales to every mom and pop business in the
Athens, Seven Points, Corsicana, and outer lying areas of Tyler.
Jan 20, 2002 - May 25, 2002 Legget & Platt Inc. - Ennis, Texas
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Provided maintenance for welding machines. Maintained the hydraulics, electronics,
pneumatics, and components of welding machines designed to create mattress box springs.
Sep 01, 2001 - Jan 01, 2002 FMC Energy Systems - Houston, Texas
Wellhead Service Technician
Provide service and technical support for oil field valves, wellheads, blow out preventers,
casing hangers, and related special equipment. Used hydraulic pressure testing equipment to
test flange couplings and fittings. Provided install and completion work for wellhead equipment,
casing hangers, and valves.
Oct 26, 1998 - Oct 26, 2001 United States Army - Fort Hood, Texas
MST and FSB Armament Mechanic NCOIC
Provided combat support maintenance in field, garrison, deployed, and in combat environments
for 1st Calvary Division and attached or supporting units such as 8th Engineers, various military
police units, various aviation units, water purification and decontamination units, fuel handling
units, and fire crash rescue or medical units, and many others. Primarily responsible for
repairing line replaceable units and small arms but also provided mechanical and recovery
support, tank turret repair, and artillery repair.
Mar 01, 1998 - Sep 01, 1998 Western Atlas Wireline Services - Tyler, Texas
Wire Lineman
Provide wire line tooling services that use specialized oil well radioactive tools that image and
define the layers and values of sediment to define the well and the production values or
sources of the well. Provided electrical and mechanical support of the wire line and specialized
tools.trained in the use and storage of radioactive sources and hazardous materials
communication and the required Hydrogen Sulfide training.
Feb 07, 1994 - Feb 07, 1998 United States Marine Corps - Jacksonville, North Carolina
Weapons, Ordnance and Artillery Repairman
Provided combat support maintenance for small arms, artillery, tank turret, and aviation
weaponry in field, garrison, deployed, and combat environments. Highly trained in weapons
and armament repair including all hand held, towed, and self propelled weaponry systems.
Solid electrical repair training provided technical expertise to repair electronics to the
component level.
Education
May 2003 - Dec 2009 Navarro College - Corsicana, Texas
Education Level: Associates Degree
Major: Magna Cum Laude
Minor: Computer Science
GPA: 3.7
Total Hours: 63.0
Graduated: Yes
Norview Senior High School - Norfolk, Virginia
Education Level: High School Diploma/GED
GPA: 3.6
Graduated: Yes
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