Maintenance Technician Contract Specialist

JAMES L. GORDON

**** ****** ***** **. ~ Franklinton, NC. 27525 ~ 984-***-**** *************@*****.***

QUALITY ASSURANCE REPRESENTATIVE

Key member of the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Quality Assurance team. I will continue to perform quality assurance and program analysis from pre-award through completion of all contracts, and current operating procedures. As a catalyst I will comply to contract requirements, safety and quality control. Innovative problem solver that delivers bottom-line results.

QUALIFICATIONS

•Thirty-year track record of exceptional performance in challenging leadership positions in the military

•Familiarity with General Industries Standards (CFR 1910)

•Familiarity with ISO 9001, and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR 46) pertaining to quality assurance regulations, techniques and standards

•Ability to communicate orally and in writing to a vast audience within the company arena

•Excellent computer skills and knowledge of standard Microsoft Office applications

•Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from TUI University (Cypress, CA)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

(Present day working for Product Recovery Management in Butner NC.)

Worked for Lowes Appliance Installations completing various appliance installions all over the triangle area in North Carolina (2018-2021)

TRIKIN ENT. (Oct 2011 – Nov 2013)

Extensive Knowledge in “Powered Industrial Truck” (PIT) operator safety training and certifications at different shipping ports. (From Lake Charles, LA. To Corpus Christi, TX.) Specializes in Yard Tractor operations, Forklifts, and Top Loaders.

(2006-2011) Facilities Maintenance Chief at U.S. Coast Guard Sector Houston, and Facilities Maintenance Chief at Sector Field Office in Galveston, TX.

Maintained several industrial shops (that consisted of Electrical, A/C&R, Carpentry, Welding and Machine shops) with over 30 personnel combined.

2002-2006 Transportation of Hazardous Material, U.S. Coast Guard, Galveston, Texas

•Quality Assurance Representative responsible for the inspection and handling and Tranportation Of Hazardous Materials (49 CFR) for over 12 units. Inspected Aids to Navigation (ATON) equipment, such as buoys, swivels, solar panels. Inspected shafts, rudders and rudderstocks using calibrated measuring devices. Conducted specification and statement of work reviews and made corrections when necessary prior to contract awards. Communicated orally and in writing with contractors, subcontractors, contract specialist, contracting officers technical representative, and item managers to ensure compliance to specifications and contract requirements and resolve any quality deficiency report that were issued. Contributed to the release of more than 400 rejected items valued in excess of 6 million dollars

1999-2002 Safety Environmental Health Inspector, Maintenance & Logistics Center Atlantic Area Safety Environmental Health (KSE-Vessel Safety), Norfolk, Virginia

•Safety Environmental Health Inspector, very familiar with (29 CFR 1910) responsible for maintaining fleet repair lockers for all 5th, 7th, and 9th District vessels 65’ and above. Reviewed main space fire doctrines to ensure ships were in compliance. Assured all vessels followed Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards pertaining to the Code of Federal Regulations. Conducted mandated training and health risk assessments for all Coast Guard cutters in the 5th, 7th, and 9th District. Ensured the availability of critical fleet by reducing a large number of safety discrepancies. Participated in statement of safety review boards to ensure discrepancies were corrected and not ignored.

1996-1999 Deck Supervisor, U. S. Coast Guard Cutter Kennebec, Portsmouth, Virginia.

•Damage Controlman responsible for maintaining and Building Aid to Navigation on the Chesapeake Bay and surrounding tributaries. Area of responsibility extended from Upper Chesapeake Bay down to Savannah Ga. Supervised and operated the construction deck which includes, operating a 60 foot crane with pile driving rig attached. Managed a10 man crew to Constructed two hundred and fifty lighted and non-lighted structures not including ten sets of range lights.

1996-1993 U. S. Coast Guard Cutter Bear, WMEC-901, Portsmouth, VA.

•Damage Control supervisor responsible for 3 crewmembers and all damage control equipment, maintenance and upkeep of Preventive Maintenance Systems. Maintained Compartment Check-Off List and made entries into the Hull and Machine History Logs. Qualified as an Engineering Watch Officer and Flight Deck Fire Party Team Leader. Held weekly training on damage control equipment.

1993-1989 Welding and Fabrication Technician, U.S. Coast Guard Support Center, Portsmouth,

VA.

•Performed major ship fitting replacement of water tight doors, Hatches, hull repairs and fabrication of multi-pile structures that consisted of five 18 inch by 15 feet long steel piles welded together. Performed all stages of welding from Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) to Metal Inert Gas/Tungsten Inert Gas Aluminum and Steel (MIG & TIG).

1989-1986 U. S. Coast Cutter Guard Cutter Harriet Lane (WMEC-903) Portsmouth, Virginia

•Shop employee responsible for all damage control equipment, maintenance and upkeep of (Preventive Maintenance Systems) PMS. Maintained Compartment Check-Off List and made entries into the Hull and Machine History Logs. Qualified as an Engineering Watch Officer (EWO) all damage control, firefighting and dewatering equipment.

1986-1985 Housing Maintenance Technician, U.S. Coast Guard Support Center, Kodiak, Alaska

•Responsible for Coast Guard housing on and off base. Responsible for minor repairs to government housing units, this was replacing sheet rock, counter tops, bath and shower fitting, all types of floor coverings, doors, and some framing.

1985-1982 Basic Training, Cape May, New Jersey. / Damage Control "A" School, Yorktown, Virginia. / U. S. Coast Guard Cutter Kennebec, U.S. Coast Guard Support Center, Portsmouth, Virginia.

•On board Cutter Kennebec as a Fireman my responsibility was to maintain the engine room and help as a deck hand maintaining and Building Aid to Navigation on the Chesapeake Bay and surrounding

tributaries. Area of responsibility extended from Upper Chesapeake Bay down to Savannah Ga.

•Attended Damage Controlman “A” School. This is a hands on 14 week school that teaches: Basic Welding, Basic Carpentry, Basic Plumbing, Basic Masonry, Basic Fire Fighting, Ship Board Compartmentation, Ship Board Dewatering.

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