Manager Mechanical Engineer

Highly skilled mechanical engineer and quality control specialist, with extensive experience repairing, servicing and ensuring optimum operating efficiency of heavy equipment for military, construction, energy extraction and mining industry uses. Proven history of successfully meeting contractual obligations with private sector and military entities, managing resource budgets and improving production processes and outcomes. Strong communication, interpersonal and analytical skills. A proven leader and team player, with background that includes 12 years’ exemplary service in the British Army and over 20 years’ hands-on experience performing quality control inspections and repairs. Highly adaptable, capable of working with both metric and English system tools and measurements and operating successfully in a range of environments.

Technical Skills

Fault diagnostic testing and repair of Cymbeline mortar locating radars

Fiber-optic splicing and installation of multicore umbilical high voltage cables; splicing continuity and testing

Fault diagnostic testing and repair of hydraulic solenoid valves; repair and maintenance of submersible control systems, variable displacement pumps and thruster motors (ROV).

Proficient in the use of MS Office Software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), e-mail, internet, most printers and scanners.

Certifications & Qualification

ISO9001 / 2008 24 hr. Hazardous Materials Technician

ISO9001 / 2008 30 hr. 1910 General Industry Standard

LEAN Six Sigma Green Belt

LEAN Six Sigma Root Cause Analysis

Grounding and Bonding Certification

High Voltage Safety Certified – Maritime Supply

Fiber Optic Splicing and Hot Melt Certified – Maritime

Hydraulic Service Engineer – Construction and Maritime

Huet and Bossiet Offshore Survival Training – Petans

OLF and OPITO Certified Offshore Survival Training – Petans

Nebosh IGC in Environmental Health and Safety (pending exam)

Professional

Experience

2014 – Present Van Vliet Trucks, Togo, Africa

Heavy Equipment Field Service Representative

Deployed to Togo, Africa as Field Service Representative for Ebomaf Highways project. Service and repair heavy construction equipment throughout Togo for the highways network from Burkina Faso border to Lomé. Implemented maintenance program and monitor repair and servicing input and accountability.

Service and repair the following equipment brands and models: Caterpillar 120 graders, Bobcat skid steer S185 and attachments, Dynapac rollers CC524HF and 6000D, Vogel Tarmac pavers 1900-2 and 2100-2, Corinsa CR 2135 Roller, Robaud M4319 Brush attachments, Strew Master SW16TC spreader and various other equipment such as open cast mining equipment, crushers, etc.

2011 – 2014 ITT Exelis, Kuwait

Quality Control Sr Technical Inspector

Performed quality control inspections and ensured optimum operational effectiveness on behalf of US Army 2-401st Army Field Support Battalion in Kuwait. Evaluated maintenance and reconstruction processes and quality of final work product at the MRAP refurbishment facility prior to purchase and distribution to Army battalions throughout the Middle East. Secondary duties included performing technical inspections of vehicles processed through ITT and Millbrook paint shops. Inspected final paint quality and completed vehicles ready to return to units, monitored subcontractor production rates. Performed daily safety briefings and updated information relating to recurrent workshop and maintenance facility production, personnel and processes.

2007-2011 CSA, Ltd., Kuwait

Sr. Quality Control Technician

Led QC inspections for multi-billion dollar facilities & maintenance project contracted with the US Army. Ensured compliance with statement of work and quality management plan benchmarks and requirements. Performed inspections on heavy construction equipment, tactical wheeled vehicles, power generation equipment, portable lighting, and diagnostic equipment to ensure compliance with technical and administrative requirements. Monitored subcontractor work product quality, performed facility safety inspections, general facility inspections, commercial personnel transportation inspections and fleet rental vehicle inspections. Managed inventories, including shop stock, bench stock and tool room. Gauged production capacity against open work orders, project operating processes and work instructions. Developed maintenance production forecasts, evaluated project supply and logistic capacities and ensured they were in accordance with military regulation and statement of work.

2006 – 2007 IAP Worldwide Services, Kuwait

Logistic Operations Manager

Navistar site supervisor. Served as liaison for Kuwait Customs Office and US Army. Ensured documentation and visa applications for convoys exiting Kuwait were compliant and complete; worked closely with Kuwait customs and border officials.

Accomplishments

Promoted to Heavy Lift 6 as Operations Shift Manager.

Oversaw control and utilization of 1500 vehicles and personnel located in Kuwait and deployed to Iraq. Coordinated drivers’ accommodations, resolved subcontractor issues, ensured compliance with environmental health and safety regulations, ensured personnel welfare requirements and manpower rations were met and prepared documentation necessary for successful relocation.

2005 – 2006 ITT Systems, Kuwait

Bradley Systems Technician

Responsible for maintaining combat readiness for Bradley fighting vehicles (M2A2) turret and hull, and to a range of equipment in the Armament section. Implemented combat readiness diagnostic testing of the turrets and weapons systems, performed DS level inspections and assessments of battle damaged equipment for parts utilization.

Accomplishments

Transferred as Team Leader to Tasker section for deploying infantry units.

Captured cost savings of from $2M to $5M per armored vehicle through implementation of cost savings procedures, with monthly production of six completely refurbished armored vehicles.

2004 – 2005 Lockheed Martin, DS2, Germany

Area QA / QC Inspections Manager

Oversaw quality control for DS2 for four 1st ID units in two locations. Maintained operational and functional quality for armored fighting vehicles, motor pool and the maintenance facility. Performed environmental health and safety inspections, verified documentation and generated location reports. Responsible for man-hour accounting and successfully implementing operational procedures in accordance with statement of work. Promoted and executed continual client satisfaction.

2002 – 2004 M&E Group / ICI Plc., Germany

Track Refurbishment Production Manager

Oversaw track refurbishment execution contracted by US military prior to mechanized deployment in Iraq. Reported directly to Senior Project Manager. Coordinated material acquisition, organized materials, assessed material quality and established effective costing standards. Briefed maintenance and quality control teams, detailing daily, weekly and monthly benchmarks and ensured contractual compliance in meeting timeline expectations. Performed additional process inspections in conjunction with quality assurance manager; streamlined processes to improve manpower efficiencies and correct discrepant work practices.

Education

Mechanical Engineering Degree, City and Guilds Grade 2

Wear Side Technical College, Sunderland, UK

Rov / Pilot Technician- Submersible Engineer Grade 2 City and Guilds

Sub-Serv Ltd, Kendal, UK

Citizenship

British

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