JAMES E. WHITE
* Home Phone: 352-***-****
EMAIL: ***********@*****.***
Sr. Diesel Technician seeks employment within established, growth intensified, Maintenance Industry.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
20 plus years experience in the operation and maintenance of military and commercial equipment such as:
oM1114’s, M1151’s,M998’s, Up Armored HMMWV’s, 1070 Het and M1000 Trailer, M977, M985, MRAPS, Buffalo’s, FMTV, LMTV, Cargo’s,M915,M916
oM984 Recovery Vehicle, as well as, Ford Expeditions, Toyota Land-cruisers, and Chrysler Jeeps
oServiced, repaired and rebuilt construction, forestry, and earth moving equipment (forklifts, cranes, tractors, bulldozers, trailers, excavators, bell dump trucks, Cummins, John Deere, caterpillar, Hitachi etc.)
oCDL, Class A license, State of Florida
oGovernment Secret Clearance (Inactive)
Organizational, Direct Support and General Support levels of experience
Repair, rebuilds, overhaul, and modify heavy mobile test equipment and vehicles with mechanically complex and/or numerous and powerful interconnected major systems using calibrated equipment such as torque wrenches, welding, dial indicators, and technical reference manuals
Diagnose and troubleshoot difficult performance and electrical problems and improvises replacement, assembly, and repair, using calibrated test equipment such as: multi-meters, pro-links, ste/ice, msd’s, and vehicle schematics, electrical wiring, air and hydraulic diagrams
Design and fabricate special tooling or reshapes tools
Proficient managerial skills working with multi-cultural employees, efficient with planning work of subordinates, and is well gifted in assisting customers in a professional manner
OSHA General Service Industry, OSHA Safety, and OSHA Environmental courses with certifications
ITAR Trained
Proficient in Microsoft Office to include : Word, Excel, and Power point
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe & Power plant Certificate # 3586835
SCHOOLS/TRAINING:
National Aviation Academy
Clearwater, FL
FAA Certified Airframe & Power plant Technician License, FCC Element 1 Marine Operator License, FCC Element 3 Radiotelephone operator License, FCC Element 8 Ship Radar Endorsement
LEAN Six Sigma Advocate Training
Certificate of Training
Fayetteville Regional Driving School
Fayetteville, NC - Professional Truck Driving Program- CDL License
R. W. Moore (John Deere) Fundamentals of Service Program
Raleigh, NC
Nashville Auto-Diesel College
Nashville, TN – Diesel Mechanic Diploma
United States Army- Honorable Discharge-1996- Senior Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
U.S. Army Light Vehicle Maintenance Course
James White (cont.)
EMPLOYMENT
Ryder Trucks – Tampa, Florida - 05/2013- Present- Master Diesel Technician IV
Diagnose and repair medium to heavy duty trucks and trailers
Preventative maintenance inspections and repairs, air and hydraulic brake repairs, tire repairs, and warranty procedures,
driveline, steering and suspension, electrical trouble-shooting, a/c, refrigeration, overhauls and rebuilds of engines and transmissions, and other duties assigned.
Assist other technicians in repairs as expected to comply with Safety and EPA in learning new procedures.
Stay abreast of latest technology with instructional classes, given by Ryder or at a site to attend.
Responsible for troubleshooting and repairing after treatment emission systems on Cummins, Detroit, Caterpillar, and International engines.
Proficient in troubleshooting/repairing essential programs: Mack, Volvo, Daimler, Hino, Bendix, Haldex, Cummins, Sprinter, Detroit, Allison, Meritor, Isuzu, International, Eaton
Stay within the scope of the state of Florida Medical carrier’s qualifications
ITT Exelis – Kuwait – 09/2012-02/2013 –Lead Mechanic APS 5 - Contracting Position Military Equipment
Combat Support Assoc. (CSA), LTD., Kuwait - 08/2009 - 06/2010 Training Set Branch Manager
Directly Managed 2 Supervisors, 148 employees, and 3 branch sites
Responsible for overseeing organizational maintenance including semiannual and annual services with limited direct support operations
Ensured government and company property was requested, received, and stored and utilized to include the proper safeguarding, issuing and control IAW Army regulations and ITAR requirements
Accountable for $70,000,000.00 of military equipment ( i.e.: weapons, vehicles, radio systems, tracking systems)
Reviewed operation procedures and recommended changes to ensure ISO compliance
Investigated problems, determined causes, and implemented corrective actions on vehicles and equipment
Recommended personnel actions (disciplinary actions, promotions, reassignments, awards)
Prepared performance standards and formal appraisals for subordinates
Selected/participated in selection for vacancies
Ensured compliance with applicable Environmental, Health, Safety and Hazmat policy and procedures and certifications for employees.
Combat Support Assoc. (CSA), LTD., Kuwait - 08/2007 – 08/2009 D/S G/S Wheel Branch Manager
Provided direct supervision and technical guidance to 1 supervisor and 71 personnel and performs Direct Support requirement and organizational repairs and modification work on all wheeled vehicles/equipment, tactical and non-tactical. Established deadlines, priorities and work sequences. Coordinated work with supervisors of similar work functions
Investigated problems, determines causes, and implement corrective actions. Recommended personnel actions (disciplinary actions, promotions, reassignments, awards). Prepare performance standards and formal appraisals for subordinates. Select/participate in selection for vacancies
Ability to repair, adjust and/or replace faulty components at the Direct Support level
Examined parts for excessive wear, using calibrated test/measurement equipment
Provided job guidance and assistance as required to meet customer’s needs
Evaluated and assessed performance reviews
James White (cont.)
Combat Support Assoc. (CSA), LTD., Kuwait 05/2003 – 08/2007 Training Set Supervisor
Responsible for organizational troubleshooting and repair work on suspensions, engines, frames, transfers, transmissions, differentials, hydraulic systems, fuel and pneumatic systems, steering mechanisms and turbo chargers
Responsible for overseeing production and supervision of a 58 man team, maintain a fleet of 586 military vehicles
Ensure government and company property is requested, received, stored and utilized to include the proper safeguarding, issuing and control IAW Army regulations and requirements
Reviewing operation procedures and recommend changes to ensure ISO compliance
Other duties include reviewing work-in-progress and completed work to check for correctness and conformance to standards and requirements
Team leader in M1114’s, HMMWV’s Refurbishing Program
Performed Total rebuilds
Functions as an Uplifted Technical Inspector
Direct Support of “Operation Enduring Freedom”
Team Leader of 20 man team performing 10/20 plus services on 175 2.5 ton and 5 ton trucks that were sent to Iraq As part of a CMAT program
Lear Siegler Services, Inc., Fayetteville, NC - 10/2002 – 05/2003 Lead Technician
Kelly Springfield Corp, Fayetteville, NC – 02/1998-11/2001 – Heavy Equipment Mechanic
RW Moore Construction ; Forestry Sales and Equipment – 06/1997-02/1998- Heavy Equipment Mechanic
CERTIFICATES
OSHA General Industry and Safety Certificate
Forklift Safety Certification
Supervisory Development Program Certificate
Industrial Safety Certification
Environmental Officer Certificate
MVAC Certification
Lean Six Sigma Certificate
ASE Refrigerant Recovery& Recycling Review
Hazwoper Certification
(References available upon request)