Maintenance Technician

Earl Thorbs

**** ******** ******* ? Austell, GA *0106 ? 770-***-**** Cell ? (912)

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E-mail: abhnyo@r.postjobfree.com.

Information Technology Qualifications

Seasoned technician with extensive management experience and expertise in

installing, configuring, and troubleshooting various complex electro-

mechanical information and telecommunication systems. Certified in

soldering techniques for printed circuit board (PCB) repair, through hole

and surface mount technology (SMT) removal and replacement. Provides 20

years of honorable military service in the secured communications system

maintenance field. Offers excellent oral and written communications skills

with proven abilities for effectively communicating with personnel and

enhancing client relationships. Proficient in Windows OS, MS Office.

Areas of Expertise/Management Highlights

. Supervised 16 military personnel in the maintenance, installation,

repair, and calibration of more than 1,200 end items of cryptographic

and ancillary equipment.

. Planned and implemented procedures pertaining to training, safety,

manpower, personnel, supply, budgets, maintenance data collection,

quality control, equipment scheduling and personnel evaluations.

Achieved and maintained ISO 9000 standards.

Technical Contributions

. Trained in IPC610/WHMA and IPC620 standards selective testing for

industry requirements and acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness and

Electronic Assemblies. Completed Module (1) and Module (3) Soldered

Terminations, Module (4-5) Soldering, Module (6) Through-Hole and

Module (8) PCBs/Assemblies.

. Proper use of diagnostic tools to troubleshoot digital electronics,

remove and replace computer hardware, circuit boards, cables and

analyze fault indications and apply decision-making skills in

determining root cause and problem resolution.

. Ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams, troubleshoot,

isolate faulty circuit board at the component level and repair of high

and low level energy systems.

Career Summary

AERO MAINTENANCE GROUP (PRECISION ELECTRONICS)

Electronic Technician 2010-Present

Perform repair capabilities too include electro-mechanical, instruments,

pneumatic, avionics and accessories. Test, isolate, disassemble, overhaul,

repair modules, perform leak tests, PCB repair to component level or

replacement. Alignments of all component modules to ensure proper

operational status and meets FAA standards.

CHENEGA TECHNOLOGY SERVICE CORPORATION (CTSC)

Field Service Technician 2004-2009

Completed American Science and Engineering Incorporate (AS&E) training on

the 66Z/& 101 series service maintenance examiner course on Explosive

Detection Systems to X-ray all incoming/outgoing luggage and cargo

traveling on commercial airlines for Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

personnel. Performed alignments, calibrated and adjustments for routine

scheduled/unscheduled maintenance procedures on all major components and

subassemblies including start-up, test and system shutdown. Installed and

adjusted conveyor motors, interlocks and emergency stop switches removed

and replaced X-ray tube, high voltage cable, power supply, align and adjust

image, troubleshoot to component level. Completed Vehicle and Cargo

Inspection System VACIS-631 Radiation Safety and comprehension of

electronic and X-Ray theory while completing Annual Radiation survey

reports.

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L-3 COMMUNICATIONS

Electronic Maintenance Technician 2002-2004

Maintained, calibrated and adjusted Examiner 3DX-6000 Explosive Detection

System to X-ray all outgoing luggage traveling on commercial airlines for

Homeland Security. Performed all routine maintenance procedures on stand

alone or integrated scanner, including start-up, shutdown, and fault

recovery. Modified, installed and adjusted conveyor motors,

interlock/emergency stop switches and bag sensors and mini V7 Programmable

Logic Control (PLC) subsystems. In-depth understanding, complete

comprehension of electronic and electromechanical X-Ray imaging equipment

while performing Radiation surveys.

CIENA

Electronic Technician 2001-2002

Calibrated, adjusted, modified, and aligned light wave communications

equipments. Traced system signals for data, timing, and dc voltage levels.

Isolated and troubleshot optical signals using optical schematics and board

diagrams. Identified broken or pinched fiber connections, as well as

removed and replaced faulty component on printed circuit boards.

Disassembled and reassembled amplifier modules, conducting testing to

ensure proper operational status. Removed and replaced Surface Mount

Technology (SMT) small-integrated components and semiconductor devices to

component level.

ITT International

Supervisor, Communications/Electronic Maintenance 1999-2001

Oversaw 22 technicians, 2 geographically separated maintenance shops, 5

fixed maintenance facilities, and 2 mobile support teams. Determined

maintenance requirements and repair costs. Ensured scheduled maintenance

and procedures were adhered too as required by military standards and

regulations.

Electronic Technician 1998-1999

Conducted complicated technical tests to evaluate circuit reengineering of

reconfiguration to determine successful operations of equipment. Inspected,

troubleshot, modified, overhauled, and aligned equipment for Defense

Communications System (DCS) sites. Performed the highest level of depot

maintenance, accomplishing major overhauls or complete reconstructions of

parts, assemblies, subassemblies, and equipment end items. Troubleshot and

repaired unique digital, analog, or hybrid circuit boards, modems, routers,

and multiplexers.

United States Air Forces Europe (USAFE)

Supervisor/Assistant Flight Systems Chief 1994-1998

Managed six work centers with 90 assigned personnel performing secure

communications maintenance. Ensured the proper installation, repair, and

calibration of cryptographic and ancillary equipment. Served as control

team chief, supervising 12 specially trained members in preparing Wing

Operational Readiness Inspections (ORI). Directed equipment modifications

and ensured maintenance documentation was completed in accordance with

applicable Air Force directives. Identified, isolated, and repaired secure

computer operating systems and performed network troubleshooting.

Coordinated with technicians to ensure proper in-house loopback

capabilities for the local area network (LAN).

Education & Training

Associate of Applied Science in Electronic Systems Technology/Community

College of Air Force (CCAF)

Successful completion of PC repair & troubleshooting and PC operating

systems/College of Baltimore

Electrostatic Sensitive Device (ESD) handling procedures for semiconductors

and PCB assemblies

Certified in Miniature-Micro miniature Electronic Repair (2M) high value

soldering for PCBs and SMTs

IPC610/WHMA and IPC620 Standards

Test Equipment

Digital Multimeter Light-wave Multimeter

Dual Channel-Trace Oscilloscope DC

Power Supply Pace Solder Process Control

System PRC 2000

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