Matthew M Kelpis
Lancaster, CA **536
I have a great interest in becoming part of your team. I am confident my
education and skills will be a perfect match for a leadership position.
I would bring to your segment a broad range of knowledge, including:
. Extensive maintenance and quality experience
. Supervise/Manage large groups
. Proven ability to troubleshoot and solve technical issues as a mechanic
and manager
. Superb communication skills and customer focused
. Integrity, fairness, sincerity, openness, and professionalism
I look forward to discussing this position with you. Please contact me by
phone at 661-***-****, or by e-mail at **********@*****.***. I have
enclosed my resume for your review, and I look forward to hearing from
you.
Regards,
Matthew M Kelpis
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Matthew Kelpis Objective
4111 W Ave J-3
Lancaster, CA
93536
mattkelpis@gmai
l.com
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To secure a challenging and rewarding career with your team. I
believe my superior communication skills, matched with my vast
experience and knowledge in all forms of organized maintenance to
top supervisory positions, will be a great asset.
Work Experience
Well Site Leader/Coordinator
08/2011 - Present BP, Prudhoe Bay, Alaska
Ensure well intervention operations are carried out safely and
efficiently following strict industry practices while keeping open
lines of communication between contractors and BP management.
Design, coordinate, and implement all well work between Petroleum
Engineers and contractors.
Wire Line & Perforating Operations
09/2009 - 07/2011 Halliburton, Kuparuk, Alaska
Reduce well intervention costs and increase production by
analyzing down hole well conditions by the use of logging tools
via braided line with electric core while transmitting live data
to the surface.
Slick Line Operations
10/2007 - 07/2009 Schlumberger, Prudhoe Bay, Alaska
Reduce well intervention costs and increase production by
selective placement and retrieval of wellbore hardware, such as
plugs, gauges and valves located in side pocket mandrels.
Adjustments of Valves and Sleeves, as wells as repairing of
collapsed tubing. Crane operations.
President/Owner/Broker
1/2003 - Feb/2010 Vestors Realty Inc., Lancaster, Ca
Supervision, Management, Contracts (read, interpret, write),
Negotiator, Pay Scheduling, Credit Reports, Financing, Forms, Time
Management, Public Speaking, Typing, Data Input
Engine Management/Jet Engine Mechanic
12/1988 - 10/2005 United States Air Force, Edwards Air Force Base,
Ca
Supervising Aircraft Jet Turbine Engine Mechanic, Led and trained
team in all phases of engine management working with GE-F110-100,
F110-129, F118, F101-102, J85, and J60 jet engines, Production
Control, Electro-Environmental, Hydraulics, Crew Chief, Personnel
Management/Supervisory Skills: 120 military/civilian union
mechanics, Quality Assurance Inspections, Engine Tracking, Core
Automated Maintenance System, Engine Management, Hazardous
Materials, Occupational Safety & Health, Technical Order System:
reading, interpretation, implementation, TMDE/PMEL(Precision
Measurement Equipment Laboratory): knowledge in maintaining,
tracking, ordering, and usage, Contracts: reading, writing,
interpretation, Routing, Supply System, Record Keeping,
Mechanical/Electrical Troubleshooting, Mechanical/Electrical
Testing, Computer Trouble Shooting, Computer Data Input,
Inspection, Teardown, and Build-Up of General Electric and Pratt &
Whitney Series Jet Engines, GTCP-165-A Auxiliary Power Units, and
Boeing 707 Airborne Warning And Control System Airframe.
Military Experience Broken Down
Feb 2003 - Feb. 2005
Engine Management, Edwards Air Force Base, CA
Served as Non Commissioned Officer In Charge supervising six
civilian and military members
Led and trained team in all phases of engine management working
with GE-F110-100, F110-129, F118, F101-102, J85, GTCP-165, and J60
jet engines
Production Control Maintaining engine historical records, records
reviews, Time Compliance Technical Orders, scheduling,
forecasting, production control, data input
Feb. 2002- Feb. 2003
Accessories Section, Edwards Air Force Base, CA
Served as Non Commissioned Officer In Charge supervising civilians
and military engine accessory mechanics performing maintenance on
Jet Fuel Starters, Aircraft Mounted Accessory Drives, Fuel
Controls, Oil Pumps/Tanks, Fuel Nozzles, Pressurizing and Drain
Valves, Spray Rings/Bars, Actuators, Gearboxes.
Provided assistance and interpretation of technical data to
mechanics.
Monitored and ensured accurate completion of time compliance
technical orders.
Planned and coordinated maintenance workflows during the engine
build process.
Supervised receiving, shipment, and parts due in to supply for
maintenance to ensure all equipment and parts were available.
Solved production problems by coordinating with engineers and
submitting waiver request letters in an expedient manner.
Superb networking skills, teamed with other organizations
world-wide to cross utilize parts and equipment.
Apr. 2001 - Jun. 2002
After Burner Section, Edwards Air Force Base, CA
Served as Non Commissioned Officer In Charge supervising up to 120
military/civilian union mechanics in all phases of maintenance;
inspection, teardown, and build-up of GE-F110-100, F110-129, F118,
F101-102, J85, and J60 afterburners/augmenters.
Managed Personnel, Core Automated Maintenance System, Supply
Management, Maintenance, Scheduling, Production Control, Technical
Order system-reading, interpretation, implementation, TMDE/PMEL
(Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory) knowledge in
maintaining, tracking, ordering, and usage.
Dec. 1988 - Apr. 2001
Jet Engine Mechanic, Keflavik AS Iceland, Torrejon AB Spain,
Soesterberg AB Netherlands, Elmendorf AFB Alaska, Luke AFB
Arizona, Edwards AFB California
Maintained Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-100/220, and TF33-PW-100A
series, General Electric F110-GE-100 Series engines,
2G-GTCP-165-1-A Auxiliary Power Unit, and all associated support
equipment through all facets of production; Inspection, Teardown,
and Build-up.
Vast experience in inspection and troubleshooting.
Knowledgeable in the technical order system, and time-compliance
technical order system.
Well versed in the supply system; researching, ordering, tracking.
Education
BA: Organizational Management with Ashford University, Grad.
07/2012
AS: Process Plant Technology with Bismarck State College, Grad.
12/2010
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Torrejon Air Base, Spain,
1/1991
United States Air Force; multiple
leadership/safety/quality/technical courses
Certifications
NSTC (North Slope Training Cooperative) certified
P6 Primavera qualified/certified
Crane Certified Operator
Secret Security Clearance (inactive)
Skills
Ability to coordinate work between several different companies at
once.
Primavera trained/certified (P6)
Ability to troubleshoot, solve problems, and identify
opportunities where others cannot
Ability to identify when something is of real value to the company
and focus attention on the right tasks
Reliable in performing work that requires a "first best result"
Effective in learning very technical "non-routine processes"
Able to "act" rather than "react" prior to a Completion being
started
Ability to understand "reliability and repeatability"
Ability to work in extreme environments, Overseas Experienced,
Management/Supervision of large groups, Production Control,
Quality Assurance, Occupational Safety & Health
Inspection/Implementation, Oil Field Operations, Heavy Equipment
Operations, Oil Well Servicing, Commercial Driving, Hazardous
Materials Management/Handling, Turbine Jet Engine Maintenance,
Troubleshooting, Schematic Reading & Interpretation, Hydraulic,
Electro-Environmental, Crew Chief, Precision Measurement Tool
Handling/Usage, Inspection, Equipment Account & Bench Stock
Management, Supply System, Fork Lift Experience, Crane Operations
Certified, Public Speaking, Personnel Leadership, Seasoned
Negotiator, Communication, Implementation, Sales (management,
teaching), Typing, Data Input, Finance
References
Robert Liddelow, BP Wells Interventions Group Team Lead
Cell: 907-***-****
Mike Harris, BP Wells Interventions Well Site Leader
Cell: 907-***-****
Rod Mabeus, BP Wells Interventions Well Site Leader
Cell: 701-***-****
Jeff Bottorff, Kakivik North Slope Project Manager
Cell: 907-***-****