Class A Air Force
Resume:
NAME: JOSEPH FRANK BONCHEK
CONTACT DETAILS:
Email – primary: **********@*****.***
Email – secondary:
Telephone – home: +1 281-415- 2478
Telephone – cell +1 281-415- 2478
Telephone – work
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Location Pearland, Texas, USA, Erbil Iraq
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I meet the minimum requirements for the job.
Received from Washington Dept. of Transportation a Wall of Fame Award for an outstanding Maintenance Program for a rural Para Transit Authority
Have a Associate of Arts Degree from Oklahoma State Tech
Have a MAC’s cert for A/C repair
Have had Conflict Resolution Management Training
ASE Master Certificate in Medium and Heavy Duty Vehicles
ASE School Bus Technician Certificate
Class A CDL License (passenger endorsement certified
Experience with Ingersoll-Rand, Gardner-Denver products, Allison Transmissions Caterpillar, Detroit Diesel and Cummins engine
Accident investigation training from Washington State Highway Police
23 years’ experience in Caterpillar heavy earth moving equipment maintenance & repair
15 years Supervisory Experience to include non English speaking personnel
Highly skilled in diagnosis of faults via onboard computers as well as technical diagnostic equipment
Sound knowledge of auto electrical circuitry
Track record of reducing machinery down time with systemized service procedures. i.e. maintained an 98% readiness rate for 6 years at Bagram Airfield Fire Dept, this is a CAT 10 airport. Repairing Oshkosh T 1500 with snozzle boom, T-3000, Rosenbauer structural vehicles, Oshkosh P 19 ARFF model A and B
Induct, mentor and train new mechanics in Shop Safety, Diagnostics, and repairs
Exposure to several industries: mining, military and working for Dept of Defense Companies.
Ability to supervise a team I have been a Maintenance Supervisor and Team Leader as both a civilian and a defense contractor, I have been in charge of up to 63 personnel
Ability to work independently or as a team member
Strict adherence to safety with excellent problem solving skills, have a 30 Hour OSHA Class Cert.
I have forklift, i.e. Skytrac, Cat. and Oliver repair experience I got this experience by working in Limestone mines
Have QA/QC experience
Get along well with others.
I have filled in temporarily as a section supervisor for component repair GDLS
I also work on company assets i.e Baldor, Onan, Cat and Cummins Powered Generators from 45KW to 500KW also work on Karcher, Landa, Hydro Engineering pressure washers, Drash Units, SpeedAire compressors, DJ Products electric mules, Skytrak, Nissan Electric, JLG, JCB, and Atlas Forklifts
Maintained and repaired M113A armored tracked personnel carriers in Kosovo
Provided Maintenance support of all US Air Force flight line support equipment as the maintenance supervisor for Kabul (KAIA) Air Force operations.
Supervised mechanics in maintenance and repair for Air Force assets, placed orders through the Air Force’s material controller for service parts required, presented the Air Force customer with weekly reports on statuses of vehicles and reviewed allotted budgets for equipment maintenance in compliance with contract.
Oversaw the maintenance on all Air Force GSE assets utilized in support of the Kabul (KAIA) airport such as Oshkosh and Rosen Bauer fire vehicles, Hyster fork lifts, International Deicers, International Fuel Tankers (R-11’s/R-12’s), International Work star trucks, Bobcat skid steers, and various general purpose support vehicles. Sissor lift vehicles, K-loaders, MB4 Tugs, 10-30k fork lifts and various ground support equipment.
I have trained at Liebherr in Rostock Germany on L645 Reachstackers
Trained at National Oilwell Varco as an FST both land and water
I am fully vaccinated against COVID 19
Core Competencies
Master Technician
Data Entry
Communication Equipment
Heavy Armor Installation
Critical Problem-Thinker
Delivery Tracking
Oral/Written
Project Management
Technical Documentation
Time a & Workflow
Record Keeping
Performance Monitoring
REFERENCES:
Darrell Lowery PM Stryker LNO
110 Wimbly Point
Fayettville GA 30214
678-***-**** /DSN 318-***-**** *********@*******.***
Edsel E. Porter PM Stryker LNO
136 Highmeadow Drive
Cameron, N.C. 28326
919-***-**** /DSN 318-***-**** **********@*****.***
Robert McDaniels FRA-A PM
GDLS Sterling Heights Mich.
********@****.***
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
MATV, Coyote, Maxpro, FST for Mantech 2-13-2023 / Present
Repair a variety of Diesel Engines, Cummins, Cat, Detroits
Repair Drive Trains on Tactal Vehicles in the Field
Troubleshoot systems, with Cat E-Tech, Detroit electronics and Cummins onsite scanners and Allison World Transmissions with Allison Scantools
I work in austre conditions and locals.
Team player, will help anyone who wants help.
GDITSpecialized Maintenance Repair Workers General LeveI I 4-16-2022 to 02-12-2023
Repair and Maintan C-RAM Power Generation and HVAC Systems
FSR go out to sites, and troubleshoot power generation and cooling systems
R&R defective Power Generation and Cooling Systems components
3kilowatt ®kw to 80kw generators He will be going out to out sites to diagnose and repair systems in the field
Shop Foreman / Heavy SME Engine Tech / 4-2-2020-Present ManTech Matv RG31 Razors Cat Powered Gen Sets
Repair and Troubleshoot Engines and Transmission
Worked in a Maintenance Team, very rewarding experience
I have an active Secret Clearance
Help train newer mechanics in vehicle repair
Work complete vehicles, RG31-RG33-Buffallos, Hemmitt Rapid Deploy Bridges, Huskey Route Clearance.
Used to working in less then ideal locations
Been contracting since 1999
PAE Lead Heavy Equipment / Vehicle Mechanic 12/23/2016- 03/15/2020
Assign work to the floor mechanics
Assist floor mechanics with any issues they might have
Oversee shop operations, making sure schedules are met.
I have an active secret clearance.
I also train the floor mechanics in maintenance
I also repair and maintain Fire Dept Vehicles here in Bagdad
I repair and troubleshoot Lenco Bearcats and Bears
Repair M998 Hemmit Aircraft Refuelers
Have experience with RT9130E-2, and RT 700E Grove Cranes
Received Training in Rostock Germany from Liebherr on LRS 645 banana boom container crane
Have worked on Liebherr LRT rough terrain cranes, also LTC compact cranes, and fire service cranes.
Principle Training & Development Specialist 05/03/2015-2016 Raytheon WTA
Train Afghan National Air force personnel in Oshkosh Fire Trucks and Refueler Maintenance
Build curriculum and provide training aids to provide a more rounded education to the students
I was one of the first four instructors on ground in Kabul for the WTA program
I have an active secret clearance.
Complete progress reports on my students.
FST 10/5/2014 – 05/01/2015 - National Oilwell Varco “NOV”
Houston Texas USA
Responsibilities, duties and achievements:
Attending NOV Technical College for Rig Floor Equipment
I have been OJT in Williston ND
I have been training on ST80 Iron Roughneck
T-9/T-11 Top Drive Systems
P Series Mud Pump
Have current TWIC
Attended Falck Alford for off shore training
Maintenance Mechanic – 9/21/09 to 05/02/2014 – General Dynamics Land System, Auburn Washington USA/Kandahar Afghanistan
Responsibilities, duties and achievements:
I rebuild and troubleshoot power packs for GDLS, “3126 and C-7 Cats with Allison World Transmissions
I do a meticulous inspection and order all parts needed, then after all repairs are made I take the pack to run-up using Cat E Tech and Allison Transmission Software, then I bring the power pack to QA/QC for final inspection.
When other sections are busy and need help and I can be of service I volunteer
I had to do an engine replacement on a power pack, got a code for the transmission no shift, troubleshoot and found had bad ECM.
I also QA/QC my peers work, when no QA/QC is available
I also fill in for the Supervisor when he is on R&R or otherwise unavailable
I also work on company assets i.e Baldor, Onan, Cat and Cummins Powered Generators from 45KW to 500KW, also work on Karcher, Landa, Hydro Engineering pressure washers, Drash Units, SpeedAire compressors, DJ Products electric mules, Skytrak, Nissan Electric, JLG, JCB, and Atlas Forklifts
Reading Technical Manuals and keeping notes on procedures I used to troubleshoot and repair problems
I have yet to run into a problem that I couldn’t reason out and get the repair completed
My SF85P background check is in jpas
Current DoS Secret Clearance
NTV Maintenance Foreman- 05/18/2003-09/11/2009 Kellogg Brown and Root Bagram Afghanistan
Responsibilities, duties and achievements:
Was Kellogg Brown and Root’s Subject Matter Expert in ARFF Vehicles, Maintained fleet at 98% readiness while I was in charge, supervised Fire Dept vehicle maintenance in Salerno, Jalabad, and Farrah. Equipment Maintained, Rosenbauer Structural Pumpers DT530, Rosenbauer MD 80, Structural Tanker with aux tank. Rosenbauer F550 Mini Rescues, Oshkosh t-1500 with Snozzle Boom, and Oshkosh T3000, Oshkosh P-19 A and B Models
Rebuild engines; diagnose using computerized systems, regular servicing and maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs to all parts of the fire apparatus, to include transmissions, air-conditioning, electrical circuits, hydraulic/pneumatic cylinders, brake actuators and shoes. Ball Valves, Waterous Fire Pumps 1250 GPM, Foam Injection, Piping electronic water flow valves that control engine speed.
At Bagram I kept 15 ARFF vehicles at 98% readiness, Bagram is a CAT 10 military airport for large frame aircraft. Kept track of maintenance records and parts requests to include inventory, by using Steam and Maximo software all of these were auditable by the US Government, I never failed an audit. Received a letter of recommendation from the US Military for outstanding readiness rate and vehicle Maintenance.
Maintained Piercing Snozzle Boom Assm,
Hydraulically Powered Generators on Rosenbauer Fire Apparatus
Maintain portable fire pumps, i.e., Godiva, Porpoise and Waterous Pumps
Maintain and Troubleshoot Command Light Mast Assemblies on Rosenbauer Mini Rescue Vehicles
I would personally train new mechanics, which were sent to my shop at the fire dept.
Supervise/lead team of 6 mechanics in day to day mechanical duties and QA/QC their work before putting the vehicle back into service.
Senior Mechanic – 09/2000 to 09/2001 – Kellogg Brown and Root, Tuzla Bosnia
Responsibilities, duties and achievements:
As team leader in the Supplemental Maintenance Program at both Camp McGovern FOB and Eagle Base Tuzla Main. Repaired tactical vehicles from M998 thru M1114 to Light APC’s and maintained a fleet of 200 general purpose vehicles for KBR
Rebuild engines; diagnose using computerized systems, regular servicing and maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs to transmissions, air-conditioning, electrical circuits, hydraulic/pneumatic cylinders, brake actuators and shoes.
Supervised teams of 10 mechanics servicing fleet - kept in work ready order and maintaining company down time according to contract with US Military which was a standard 90% fleet readiness standard.
I QA/QC my teams work before signing off and handing the vehicle to the military
Maintenance Mechanic – 10/1999 to 05/2000 –Kellogg Brown and Root- Camp Bondsteel Kosovo
Responsibilities, duties and achievements:
Servicing wide range of trucks both foreign and domestic (highway, and heavy industry) with Caterpillar, Cummings and Detroit engines.
Rebuild engines; diagnose using computerized systems, regular servicing and maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs to transmissions, hydraulic/pneumatic cylinders, brakes, etc.
Repairs and maintenance to prepare used trucks for sale in roadworthy condition
Cleaning and detailing trucks to as new condition per contract with Military Government.
Teach local Kosovars how to repair vehicles, read manual, and work on their English skills, speaking and understanding
I QA/QC my teams work before signing off and handing the vehicle to the military
Maintained and repaired M113A armored tracked personnel carriers in Kosovo
Maintenance Supervisor – 05/1992 to 07/1999 – ParaTransit Services Port Angeles Washington State Authority.
Responsibilities, duties and achievements:
Responsible for overseeing day to day operation in the Maintenance of vehicles ranging in size from Minivan to 35 feet passenger buses. To include QA/QC of all work done to the transit vehicles
Responded to service calls in local area and was requested by Mason Transit Authority to assist their maintenance Department.
Ordered parts, maintained all service records, and made needed repairs.
Additionally, serviced and fuel vehicles for West Jefferson Transit.
Repaired wheelchair Lift-U lifts, Braun Lifts, Ricon S-2000 Lifts
Heavy Equipment Mechanic– 09/1983 to 11/1992 – Table Rock Asphalt Concrete and Limestone Mines
Responsibilities, duties and achievements:
•Major repair and over-haul on a variety of heavy-duty vehicles i.e.: Cat, Detroit, and Cummins Powered Equipment
•I would go out on service calls and repair vehicles at the job site
•Experience with, L8000 Ford Dumps, Mixers, rollers, graders, brooms, lay down machines, air compressors and also any of the company cars or trucks
•Work in all kinds of weather
•I repack dump hoists and lift and tilt cylinders on loaders i.e. 950 and 966 Cats. I am able to troubleshoot fuel systems, I work well in high stress situations, I did the majority of electrical system repair on 6,12 and 24 volt systems
•. I have worked on a variety of stationary engines, Cats and Perkins. Can rebuild Spicer, Clark and some Fuller transmissions, install push pull type clutches; I can rebuild 2 speed rear ends. I can troubleshoot and repair on air, electric and hydraulic brakes. Have experience on lowboys, sand trailers and utility trailers.
•63B Army Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic July 7 1977 thru July 7 1981
Honorable Discharge
Did unit level support maintenance on 2 ton truck cargo, 5 ton truck wrecker, 4 wheel drive jeeps. Troubleshoot steering, brakes, suspension, and drivability complaints
On occasion was able to do direct support maintenance in the field.
Help to train new members of the motorpool in vehicle maintenance, also instructed operators in10 level maintenance, and QA/QC their work at the motor pool
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EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, REGISTRATIONS AND LICENCES
I have an Associate of Arts from Oklahoma State Tech which I received in 1983
I have an ASE Master Med/Heavy Duty Truck Cert (1998)
I have an ASE School Bus Cert (1998)
30 Hour OSHA Cert (2007)
Vehicle Accident Investigation Cert (1997)
Conflict Resolution Cert (1998)
Have MACS in CFC-12 refrigerant recycling and service procedures (2007)
Gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles, theory and intensive floor practice, teardown, and corrective re-assembly of internal parts.
Courses:
Conflict Resolution management course/Human resources specialist course
-Washington State Highway Patrol vehicle accident course
-Gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles, theory and intensive floor practice, teardown, and corrective re-assembly of internal parts.
-Carburetor and various fuel systems analysis courses.
-Major and minor tune-up procedures course
-Electronic diagnostic instrumentation tuning course.
-Front end, brakes (disk and shoe type), and Suspension systems course
-Air conditioning repair course
-Transmissions course (manual and automatic)
-Additional studies: Business Principles, Math, Human Relations, and Critical Communication and Speech course.
Software and systems
Microsoft suite: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook (intermediate)
Steam and Maximo Programs (intermediate)
Caterpillar computerized diagnostic systems (expert)
List machinery
Repaired, and participated in all Pump and Roll and Time and Distance Testing, to include Fire Pump Test Stand with nozzle, repair and troubleshoot Piercing Snozzle Booms assm. Hydraulic Powered Generator Systems on Rosenbauer Structural Pumpers. ARFF firefighting equipment up to and including 5 ton trucks, Oshkosh T-3000,T-1500 with Snozzle, Rosenbauer Pumpers and Tankers, P-19,P-18,P-27, P-10 firefighting equipment, Repair tactical vehicles from M998 thru M1114 to Light APC’s and maintained a fleet of 200 general purpose vehicles, and import and domestic vans and trucks. Maintain 10/20 Standards on M997, M998, M1113, and M1114 Hummers. Maintain M35A2 2 Ton trucks and 5 ton vehicles (Expert). Baldor, Onan, Cat and Cummins Powered Generators from 45KW to 500KW, also work on Karcher, Landa, Hydro Engineering pressure washers, Drash Units, SpeedAire compressors, DJ Products electric mules, Skytrak, Nissan Electric, JLG, JCB, and Atlas Forklifts
Capable of using mechanic's hand tools, shop tools, multi-meter, gauges, jack stands, and cranes, military wheel and track vehicles.
Thorough and meticulous knowledge of heavy equipment, contract administration, management, and heavy equipment issues, job operations and regulations, practices, processes, and procedures.
Recognized expert in reading, interpreting, and applying technical data; and reviewing and evaluating operational and procedural systems.
Excellent experience in providing leadership and training, directing daily activities of large, technical teams in order to excel and achieve mission objectives
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