Michael Rouse

Field Service Technician - CAVOTEC Engineering

Warrior, AL 35180

acy89j@r.postjobfree.com - 904-***-****

Willing to relocate to: Alabama

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Field Service Technician

CAVOTEC Engineering - Cypress, CA - 2015 to Present Provides on-site support to Ships and Port Terminals for commissioning, troubleshooting and repair of 6.6KV ship Alternate

Maritime Power (AMP) systems, crane Fiber Optic Rotary Accumulators, crane 12KV power systems, control circuits and shore

side high voltage power receptacle boxes.

• Performs setting of torque tension on hydrodynamic clutches, wiring of medium voltage cables to slip ring assemblies, routing of fiber optic cable, adjustment of rotary limit switches, troubleshooting of AMP 480V motors, timing relay circuits, hydraulic rams and the programing of automatic medium voltage breaker relays for use in AMP systems.

• Responsible for ensuring direct communication and travel with customers to coordinate fulfillment of purchase orders and repair

schedules for necessary work.

• Produces detailed field service reports for documentation to customers of work performed.

• Upon commissioning of AMP systems and ship reels, responsible for training ship's crew on proper operation of equipment and communication with shore personnel during port visits. Field Services Technical Support

Wabtec Global Services - Los Angeles, CA - 2014 to 2015 Assists domestic and international facilities in the testing, troubleshooting and installation of Westinghouse Airbrake products

including batteries, Positive Train Control (PTC) systems and airbrake modifications for Wabtec customers.

• Interfaces with customers and other business units by setting priorities and ensuring the customer's needs are met.

• Utilizes maintenance databases used in prioritizing customer demands, retrieving technical information and logging work

performed on locomotive units.

• Collaborates with site supervisors and assists technicians involved in the installation, repair and maintenance of PTC and associated systems utilizing system schematics, multi-meters, oscilloscopes, RF power meters and signal generators.

• Responsible for updating Crash Hardened Memory software, downloading and analyzing event recorder data, performing VSWR

testing on radio, Wi-Fi and GPS antennas and uploading track files for associated rail systems.

• Performs installation of electronic components, running and dressing wires and cables through locomotive cabs and spaces,

pneumatic valve integration, hose and pipe installation, wire/cable management and terminations.

• Possesses a thorough understanding of Automatic Train Stop (ATS) and Train Management Systems (TMS) used in troubleshooting issues related to train line recovery issues. Production Control Supervisor

United States Navy Fleet Readiness Center Southwest - Point Mugu, CA - 2011 to 2014 Directed the production efforts of 105 maintenance personnel in 23 production work centers in support of eight tenant squadrons through the manufacturing, repair and turnaround of aircraft airframes, engines and RADAR/Communications equipment utilizing the best Lean techniques and practices.

• Maintained clear and constant communication with customers and supply for setting changes in priorities and pool critical items.

• Communicated with floor supervisors and technicians to identify, evaluate and reduce constraints within the work flow process.

• Provided direction to supply inventory personnel on parts priority and maintained constant communication with parts expeditor ensuring the timely delivery of necessary repair parts.

• Ensured adherence to preventative maintenance schedules for support equipment.

• Utilized Buffer Management Tools to monitor inventory allowances and replenishment times used in adjusting priorities as necessary.

• Accomplished results by conducting daily maintenance meetings clearly communicating job expectations to Work Center

Supervisors of the goals and milestones for the day.

• Prepared and maintained production reports utilizing MS Word, Excel, and Access used in setting priorities, cost analysis and the compiling and analyzing of historical data for use in trend analysis.

• Successfully coordinated 76 facility and equipment maintenance actions, ensuring the expeditious repair of vital support

equipment resulting in minimal impact to production efforts.

• Actively participated in Continuous Process Improvement events by providing input and feedback effectively lowering Time to

Work Center Supervisor

Reliably Replenish - Jacksonville, FL - 2006 to 2011 Coordinated and supervised 24 technicians in the maintenance and repair of APS-115 RADAR and Forward Looking Infrared

assemblies and Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) for 6 supported P-3 Orion squadrons.

• Maintained constant communication with parts expeditors ensuring the timely delivery of critical assemblies.

• Monitored product and quality control standards for FOD, ESD/EMI, tool control, calibration, and asset inventory programs as a

Quality Assurance Inspector ensuring that all technicians followed proper maintenance procedures and safety guidelines outlined in Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards and the Naval Aviation Maintenance Procedures (NAMP).

• Ensured adherence to preventative maintenance schedules for support equipment.

• Encouraged technicians to cross-train on all systems within the work center utilizing a job qualifications requirement worksheet

resulting in 100 percent qualification of all technicians increasing proficiency, worker coverage and effectiveness.

• Mentored 10 personnel through the Quality Assurance Inspectors minimal skill qualification with a 100 percent success rate

increasing readiness and availability of Inspectors effectively decreasing the Time for Replenishment Rate.

• Performed annual performance evaluations on work center personnel grading them in job performance, technical knowledge and leadership abilities. Additionally, conducted mid-year counseling for each technician identifying strong features and areas

needing improvement and provided mentoring for future career paths. Aviation Electronics Technician

United States Navy Aircraft Maintenance Detachment - Mayport, FL - 2003 to 2006 Troubleshot aircraft radar, communications and countermeasures PCBs down to component level utilizing automated test

equipment, signal/functional generators, oscilloscopes, huntrons and multi-meters.

• Provided On-The-Job Training to 8 technicians in the proper work center maintenance and safety procedures.

• Repaired avionics components in accordance with applicable maintenance publications and schematics.

• Followed proper ESD/EMI, FOD, and tool control procedures defined in the NAMP. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration

University of La Verne - La Verne, CA

2013

Associates of Arts

Florida State Community College at Jacksonville - Jacksonville, FL 2008

Certification

Work Center Supervisor Training

MILITARY SERVICE

Service Country: US

Branch: United States Navy

Rank: E-6

July 2003 to April 2014

Aviation Electronics Technician

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