Joshua K. Scales
Augusta, GA
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Background Summary
Ten and a half years of experience in installing and repairing a variety of electrical
equipment such as motors, t ransformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers,
conduit systems, and other subsystems. I am able to read blueprints, drawings, layouts, or
other specifications in locating and diagnosing issues in systems or equipment.
E xperienced in working standard computations relating to load requirements of wir ing or
electrical equipment; and using a variety of electrician hand tools as well as measuring and
testing instruments. Currently hold DOD active Secret Clearance and Passport.
SIX SIGMA CERTIFIED
*Willing to relocate anywhere*
Work H istory
Dec. 2012 - Present
Raytheon Technical Services
Engineer / Supervisor Senior
Patriot Systems/Hawker M issiles Program PAC-3
Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Turkey, Abu Dhabi
• PPAP/APQP SIX SIGMA, diagnostics, and repair of electrical,
hydraulic/mechanical systems electronic components and operational experience
Config I I I Patriot System MEIs operational/analytical software used on the
Patriot system
• Hands on experience with Cisco network devices Understanding of Switching,
M ul ti Path high availabili ty, Cable Fabrication and switchgears and
generators
Researched, organized, wri tes, edits, and produces technical data for major
p ublication projects. Organizes material and wri tes descriptive copy
according to standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and
terminology. Ensures technical documentation is accurate, complete, meets
editorial and government specifications and adheres to standards for quality,
g raphics, coverage, format, and style. May participate in the establishment of
s tyle guidelines and standards for texts and illustrations Communicated
change in, OSHA, that effect plant practices and equipment.
- Provided specifications and support for process instrumentation, control
w i ring, heat t race systems, switchgear, motors, starters, lighting,
generators,, UPS systems, and fire alarm systems.
- Provided electrical control system t roubleshooting support to maintenance
as required.
- Supervised technical support for maintenance and operations departments.
- Participated, lead and employees.
• Networked/ Communications Performance • D istributed
Held meetings reported to project manager on weekly basis. Responsible for
P roduct Quality Deficiency ReportsISO 9001 P roduction Operations experience’s
9000CNC TOOLING SCANNING
• Auto Cad-3
• Bill Of Material some Knowledge
blue print readings
TS16949FMEA
CATIA V5 or CADAM series
Knowledge of configuration management systems
Jan. 2011 – Nov. 2012
General Dynamics
Engineer-electro mechanical
Afghanistan, I raq, Korea, Germany
• Performed Automotive compressor & turbine stage aero-mechanical design using
CFD & FEA tools CATIA V4 V5 M I L ITARY VEH ICLES
• Learn Honeywell Turbo Technologies engineering processes
Developed an understanding of turbochargers and automotive powertrains
Evaluate and develop of new turbocharger technology:
P a r t icipated with the team to establish customer CTQs and performance requirements
D e veloped new concepts to satisfy requirements
• P l an and executed the program that validates (or invalidates) the feasibility of
t he project concept, including the design, analysis and optimization, prototype
p rocurement, testing and development of the concept. Developed Intellectual Property
capturing these new technologies as unique Honeywell Turbo products Work with
customers, both external and internal, to establish solid roadmaps to t ransition the project
to production engineering on tanks. H VAC Mechanical and D ESIGNER - ELEC/MECH of
2.4 kV and 480V switchgear, protective relay application and testing, 2.4 kV and 480V
motor control centers and motors, 120/208 VAC uninter ruptible power systems.
REVIT, heat t race systems, switchgears, motors, starters, lighting, generators,,,
U PS systems, and fire alarm systems.
- Provided electrical control system t roubleshooting support to maintenance as
I nstructed.
- Supply technical support for maintenance and operations departments.
- Participated in meetings.
- Responsible for supervising work of contractors, soldiers tcn’s .
• Autocad 3d 2dDevelop Process and Instrument Diagrams from scope
definition and requirement documents
• Perform calculations for HVAC equipment sizing, pressure drop, chiller sizing,
cooling tower sizing, heating and cooling load calculation using computer programs,
a ir balancing
• Develop confinement nuclear HVAC design from scope definition and
requirement documents
• Perform Duct sizing calculations
P rovide support in your field of technical expertise to other Advanced Technology projects,
p repare presentation materials and support design reviews
Feb. 2010 – Jan. 2011
ManTech I n ternational /Electric F ield Engineer /
S tryker Systems
Japan, Afghanistan
Supervised Motor Shop personnel perform maintenance, rewind, repair, vibration
analysis, and field balancing of electrical motors utilizing skill of craft and
p rocedures. Personnel routinely perform complete overhauled including vibration
analysis, laser alignment, rewind ac/dc motors, lathe operation, tu rn and slot dc
a rmatures, rework end bells to factory specifications, and shop and field balancing
activities. Inspected various kinds of electro-mechanical equipment for damage and
evidence of electrical malfunctions.
• AUTOMOTIVE
• SOLIDWORKS
• TOOLING DESIGN
• PROCESS ENGINEERING
• AFTERMARKET
• CNC Programming
• CATIA V4 V5
- Computer Skills .
- Maintained a safe and clean work environment.
- Responsible for electrical project cost estimates and coordinating and
i nstallation activities.
- Communicated changes in standards, OSHA instrumentation, control
w i ring, heat t race systems, switchgears, motors, starters, lighting,
generators, UPS systems, and fi re alarm systems.
- Provided electrical control system t roubleshooting support to maintenance
as Inst ructed.
- Supply technical support for maintenance and operations departments.
- Participated in meetings.
- Responsible for supervising work of contractors, soldiers tcn’s .
M ay 2009 – June. 2009
TTX Hamburg Railroad Company
M echanic
North Augusta, GA
• Performed periodic service on locomotives
• Operated locomotives
• Diagnosed and repaired electrical component malfunctions
• Inspected car components for compliance with FRA, Association of American
Railroads (AAR) and CSX standards
• Performed welding, brazing and soldering
• Analyzed and identified defective components and indicated the necessary corrective
action
• Inspected and salvaged parts from dismantled and/or scrapped cars
• Inspected and applied end-of-t rain device and perform airbrake tests
• Cleaned, lubricated and maintained tie-down devices and other special equipment on
r ailroad cars
• Removed and replaced couplers, draft gears and yokes
• Inspected, replaced and/or repaired gaskets, air hose, t rain line, bulkhead and other
i nterior load restraining equipment, steel sections such as side sheets, cross bearers,
crossties and under framing
• Painted cars and car components
• Stenciled letters and numbers on cars
• Built and/or repaired components such as freight doors, wooden f loors or interior
walls
• Fabricated large jigs and fixtures and use them to assemble parts on car
• Straightened or fabricated and replace steel parts such as: grab irons, handholds,
l adders, brackets, steps and patching components
• Operated and repaired light and heavy cranes, forklifts, and other car moving shop
equipment
• Operated and repaired various vehicles to the job site such as forklifts and
locomotives
June 2009 – Jan. 2010
DynCorp I nternational
Field Service Engineer
U .A.E., Kuwait
• Diagnosed and t roubleshot problems and recommend corrective action(s)
• Developed, planned, and scheduled heavy duty vehicle maintenance programs
• Responsible for overseeing of the checkout of all vehicles that will be used during the
System In tegration and Check-Out) process
• As supervisor I provided assistance to the SICO Team during unpacking, inventory,
i nspection, and support of the repair and check out of the ME I procedure
• I provided oversight on organizational and direct support repairs in accordance with
( IAW), US ARMY 10/20 PMCS Maintenance Standards
• Reviewed changes to the MRAPs, HEMTTs, M-ATVs, MAXXPros and H M MWVs
A uto cad
• Performed Patriot HEMTT refurbishments, modifications, and system integration
chemical processes, Patriot peculiar launcher t railers, GROVE Crane to include
t roubleshooting, repair, and load testing
• Hydraulic and pneumatic system repair of the Patriot Antenna Mast Group
• Allen Bradley,schematics,line diaphragms
E ducation
M RAP University, Texarkana, Texas, 2011 Bachelor’s Degree through ManTech
Training covered Maintenance on all five variants, Engineer, and Train the Trainer
Courses and included:
Advanced maintenance procedures including diagnostics, t roubleshooting,
engine, t ransmission, electrical, computers and intensified t raining on HVAC,
t roubleshooting, computers and repairs
• Recovery procedures overview
• Transformers
• Hvac
• Electrical
• Hydraulics systems
• Plc.,Siemens
• Switchgears
•
U.S M ilita ry Achievements Armed Forces, 2011
• Department of Defense certification on small arms t raining
• Able to operate weapons
• Familiar with RFMSS
Raytheon, El Paso Texas, 2013
• Six Sigma Certification
• Siemens, Allen Bradley
Augusta state University, Augusta GA, 2012
• OSHA 10 Certification
TTX School of Welding, North Augusta, GA, 2009-2009
• Welding entry level one certification
Cross Creek H igh School, Augusta, GA, 2007
• Diploma with dual college technical seal