Field Engineer Sr
Resume:
Kevin E Farler
Lawton, OK 73505
Email: ***************@*****.***
Home: 580-***-****
Mobile: 580-***-****
OBJECTIVE
Seeking employment by an organization that requires a motivated and loyal employee, that possesses
extensive experience as an Instructor/Technician/Supervisor in the Electronics/Communications
Maintenance Field.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
*Over 35 years of military/civilian leadership and repair experience, with an emphasis in the
Communications and Electronics maintenance and repair field.
*Supervised and trained numerous technicians and Quality Assurance inspectors.
*Evaluated and counseled numerous personnel on Shop Operations and personal performance.
*Proficient in soldering, reading schematics and wiring diagrams, use of multi-meters, oscilloscopes,
voltmeters, frequency counters, radio test sets and fiber termination.
*At times responsible for the inventory and accountability of equipment valued in excess of 10 million
dollars.
* Trained and proficient with RAID, BETSS_C and Aerostat operations and maintenance repair.
*Experienced in electrical and shop safety regulations, procedures and guidelines.
*Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
*Held a Top Secret clearance or Secret clearance for 35 years, held a Public trust since 2018 and currently going through reinvestigation for Secret clearance.
Work Experience:
Lockheed Martin (10/14/2019-Present)
Field Engineer Sr
Louisville, KY
Provides technical and logistical support for the Engagement Simulation Trainer (EST) systems. Responsible for tracking, maintenance and operational readiness of approximately 800 training systems worldwide.
KBRWyle (05/16/2016-09/28/2019)
Field Engineer
McAllen/Laredo, TX
Provides system support and maintenance to the Customs and Border Patrol Agency (CBP) at the McAllen, TX station for the RAID, BETSS-C and Aerostat surveillance systems. Responsible for performing scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on systems, generators and associated equipment. Collects and disseminates to higher echelon, system statuses and customer results and concerns. Ensures that customer is provided with 24hr support. Applies technical knowledge and advanced troubleshooting abilities when confronted with equipment issues and failures. Performs duties as system operator, providing the CBP with feedback and information that contribute to their mission success. Conducts technical analysis, in association with BETSS/RAID Camera surveillance family and PTDS Aerostat, system implementations, modifications and enhancements to product in accordance with specific customer specifications and implementations. Troubleshoots technical problems and issues to determine technical solution in accordance with product and customer specifications and recommends actions to company or customer representatives for coordinative product solution. Assesses product needs in accordance with customer specifications. Operates surveillance equipment, in order to, provide customer with a realistic, up to date analysis of existing security concerns and solutions. Utilizes proper TMDE and hand tools to effective and efficiently complete all required maintenance, testing and repairs.
Raytheon (06/01/2015- 05/16/2016)
Technical Engineer II/Instructor/Writer
Lawton, OK
Duties: Responsible for researching subject-specific data, including engineering data, design
specifications, Software Investigation Reports and Missile Command Continuation Group reports.
Perform relevant actions to prepare the data for input to lesson plans, and writes the lesson plans for
later instruction. Works with Raytheon engineers and customer representatives to apply appropriate
instructional design principles. Provides system-related Patriot instruction, interfaces directly with
customer representatives and be able to make appropriate scheduling decisions based upon equipment
availability, student requirements and other factors. Interface with engineers and other technical
personnel to perform critical training task analysis and validation of lesson information.
Lockheed Martin (01/16/2012- 12/02/2014)
Field Engineer Sr. (PTDS)
FOB Shank/COP Dashe Towpe, Afghanistan
Duties: Conducts technical analysis, in association with PTDS Aerostat, system implementations,
modifications and enhancements to product in accordance with specific customer specifications and
implementations. Troubleshoots technical problems and issues, determines technical solution in
accordance with product and customer specifications, and recommends actions to company or
customer representatives for coordinative product solution. Assesses product needs in accordance with
customer specifications. Operates surveillance equipment, in order to, provide customer with a realistic,
up to date analysis of existing security concerns and solutions. Performs required scheduled
maintenance on system and associated equipment (forklift, JLG, generators and ECU). Periodically
assumes role as Shift Lead/Site Lead when others are unavailable. Consistently seeks ways to improve
operations for the customer and site personnel. Represents Company and equipment, in a way, that
gains customer’s confidence and respect.
Lockheed Martin (01/31/2011- 23/12/2011)
Field Engineer, Sr. (BETSS-C/RAID)
Talill, COB Adder, Iraq
Duties: Conducted analysis, in association with the BETSS/RAID Camera surveillance family of
equipment, of product implementations, modifications and enhancements to product in accordance
with specific customer needs and requests. Operated surveillance equipment, in order to, provide
customer with a realistic, up to date analysis of existing security concerns and solutions. Troubleshot
technical problems and issues, determined technical solutions in accordance with products and
customers specifications and recommended solutions to customer. Provided and conducted extensive
maintenance demands on all associated equipment in accordance with all applicable publications and
requests. Supervised and monitored the actions and conduct of 6 operators during assigned tours of
duty. Served as the local on-site representative, ensuring the customer's organizational concerns were
addressed in an efficient and timely manner.
SGIS (06/01/2010- 01/24/2011)
Electronics Technician III (Team Lead)
Fort Sill, Oklahoma United States
Duties: Installed and maintained microcomputers, attached printers and peripheral equipment as
standalone or local networks. Maintained, troubleshot and repaired the 24 AN/TPQ-36 & 37 Radar and
Fire Finder trainers for Military Occupational Specialty 13R. Scheduled and installed software upgrades
and modifications. Gave briefings to personnel on computer operations and performed demonstrations
as required. Worked with the end user to explain characteristics of appropriate office automation tools
and provide guidance in their application. Provided telephonic coverage for the end user, which
requested assistance with hardware/software. Perform relocation and installation of communication
lines, ensuring bandwidth requirements were satisfied and configuration data was documented and
maintained. Developed and maintained documentation, maintenance and troubleshooting procedures
for equipment and local area network systems. Prepared equipment descriptions, part numbers and
nomenclatures for system management and maintenance operations. Developed reports and forms as
needed for shop personnel. Prepared schedules of preventive maintenance work validated scheduled
hours with available hours. Maintained, troubleshot and repaired circuit cards to board level. Fabricated
and repaired various cables. Possessed basic knowledge of the PACE soldering system.
Computer Sciences Corporation Inc. (10/22/2008 - 05/28/2010) - Operations Manager/Field Service
Representative/Electronics Technician (BETSS-C/RAID)
Talill/Basra, Iraq
Duties: Provided on-site field support to customers including installation, and servicing and repairing
complex camera, aerostat, sensor and surveillance systems and equipment. Reviewed and approved
operational quality of system equipment. Managed issues with equipment hardware/software
installation, repair, upgrade and maintenance. Resolved more complex installations and maintenance
issues. Instructed customer in the operation and maintenance of systems/equipment. Ensured issues
were referred to the appropriate personnel/service areas for follow up, testing and troubleshooting.
Acted as a liaison with customers on administrative and technical matters for assigned projects.
Performed complex analysis and prepared reports on system problem trends and issues. Provided
leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel. Received a merit performance award for
duty and results.
Lear Siegler Incorporated (03/02/2008 - 10/16/2008) - Communications/Electronics Technician II
AL Asad, Iraq
Duties: Performed direct and general support maintenance and repair on communication systems and
special electronics devices, including night vision equipment, mine detectors, scattering systems,
electronic distance and azimuth orienting devices. Used Test, Measuring and Diagnostic Equipment
(TMDE) to determine and locate malfunctions and determine the level of maintenance required.
Repaired systems and subassemblies, by adjusting, aligning, repairing and replacing defective
components when needed. Performed bench tests to verify proper operation of equipment and
performed final quality control and assurance inspections of repaired equipment. Observed, followed
and enforced all safety rules and procedures, including the wear of personal safety equipment.
Ahtna STS (10/16/2006 - 02/08/2008) - Field Service Engineer
Fort Sill, Oklahoma United States
Duties: Installed and maintained microcomputers, attached printers and peripheral equipment as
standalone or local networks. Maintained, troubleshot and repaired the 24 AN/TPQ-36 & 37 Radar and
Fire Finder trainers for Military Occupational Specialty 13R. Assisted in the scheduling of and installation
of required software upgrades and modifications on equipment. Gave briefings to personnel on
computer operations and performed demonstrations as required. Worked with the end user to explain
characteristics of appropriate office automation tools and provide guidance in their application.
Provided telephonic coverage for users requesting assistance with hardware/software. Performed
relocation and installation of communication lines, ensuring bandwidth requirements were satisfied and
configuration data was documented and maintained. Developed and maintained documentation,
maintenance and troubleshooting procedures for equipment and local area network systems. Prepared
descriptions, furnishes part numbers and nomenclatures for system management and maintenance
operations. Developed reports and forms as needed for shop personnel. Prepared schedules of
preventive maintenance work, validating scheduled hours with available hours. Maintained, troubleshot
and repaired of circuit cards to board level. Fabricated and repaired various cables. Possessed the basic
knowledge of the PACE soldering system.
United States Army (09/03/2003 - 11/30/2006) - Communications and Electronics Maintenance Chief
Fort Sill, Oklahoma United States
Duties: Researched and expedited repair parts from external sources. Briefed Executive Officers on all
outstanding maintenance issues. Tracked and reported daily status of designated equipment. Prepared
and distributed daily maintenance status reports generated by SAMS-2 to all external headquarters and
companies. Prepared all monthly status reports to be viewed by DA LOGSA. Established a facility
Standard Operating Procedure for the handling and storage of hazardous materials, which garnered the
company its first Commendable rating in a five-year period. Served as the Senior Maintenance
Supervisor for 79 personnel involving administrative, logistical and maintenance support. Scheduled
mandatory training events, duty schedules and daily operations for 10 sections. Assisted in the training
and evaluation of 200 personnel for deployment to Iraq, which resulted in zero loss of personnel or
equipment.
United States Army (08/19/2002 - 08/18/2003) - Communications and Electronics Maintenance Chief
Camp Carroll, Korea, Republic of
Duties: Supervised and trained repair technicians in the direct/general support maintenance of satellite
communications, Large Area Nodes, Small Extension Nodes and FM Communications. Performed the
duties of four Senior Electronics Maintenance Supervisors, which garnered a superior job performance
rating. Prepared weekly equipment readiness reports, which served as a gauge for evaluating the unit’s
wartime mission, on 70 communication systems. Served as the Senior Supervisor to personnel in the
fields of administrative and logistical support, vehicle and power generation maintenance. Established,
scheduled and monitored a 30-person installation security force, during foreign presidential elections,
which increased the effectiveness and safety of all personnel and equipment. Supervised the inventory,
reorder, and maintenance of repair parts; valued at 4 million dollars, which increased repair capabilities
and reduced equipment down time significantly. Counseled and mentored 19 personnel on professional
and personal growth strategies.
United States Army (08/01/2000 - 07/30/2002) - Communications and Electronics Maintenance Chief
Fort Sill, Oklahoma United States
Duties: Supervised an electronics repair facility consisting of 4 sections and 27 personnel. Specialized in
direct/general support maintenance of AM/FM communications, Lightweight Computer Units and
Special electronic devices repair. Established workloads, internal and external operating procedures,
inspection criteria and maintenance flow. Served as the senior training advisor for all sections during
development of technical and tactical needs forecast. Oversaw the accountability and inventory of
repair parts and equipment valued at 10 million dollars. Scheduled and dispatched mobile maintenance
teams for support missions outside normal repair facilities, which increased the confidence and tactical
repair capabilities of all technicians. Received two superior job performance ratings during this time
frame.
United States Army (10/01/1998 - 07/30/2000) - Senior Maintenance Supervisor/Platoon Sergeant
Fort Sill, Oklahoma United States
Duties: Supervised a team of 68 personnel specializing in the direct/general support maintenance of
power generation systems, communications and electronics, engineer equipment and
welding/machinists operations. Served as the senior trainer and advisor to the Senior Maintenance
Officer. Served as the Senior Army Partnership representative with Lawton Area Schools and reported
status and activity participation to the Executive Officer, which resulted in the unit being recognized for
having the most accumulative hours of volunteered time on the installation. Received two superior job
performance ratings during this time frame.
United States Army (08/15/1995 - 10/01/1998) - Communications and Electronics Maintenance Chief
Fort Sill, Oklahoma United States
Duties: Supervised a communication and electronics repair facility. Specialized in direct/general support
maintenance of AM/ FM communications, Lightweight Computer Units and Special electronic devices
repair. Assigned workloads and monitored repair status on equipment. Instructed troubleshooting and
repair techniques to all assigned technicians. Established an effective evacuation program for
warrantied equipment. Served as the Equal Opportunity Representative for 400 personnel. Served as
the Information Systems Security Officer, establishing an accurate tracking and monitoring system for 40
computers, which resulted in a Commendable rating during external evaluations. Received three
superior job performance ratings during this time frame.
United States Army (08/15/1993 - 07/31/1995) - Radio/COMSEC Section Chief
Kaiserslautern, Germany
Duties: Served as a Radio/COMSEC section chief in support of an Air Defense Artillery (Patriot)
Battalion, performing direct support maintenance on all AM/FM communications and associated
equipment. Trained 7 personnel on troubleshooting and fault isolation techniques, to component level.
Served as section TMDE coordinator and trainer. Ensured technicians utilized proficiency in operating
multi-meters, oscilloscopes and radio test sets. Assisted with Shop/Bench stock inventories and fiber
optic cable repairs.
United States Army (05/01/1991 - 06/01/1993) - Radio/COMSEC Repairer
Fort Drum, New York, United States
Duties: Served as a Radio/COMSEC repairer in a direct support maintenance repair facility, responsible
for maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of AM/FM communications, COMSEC equipment and
special electronic devices. Utilized radio test sets and applicable schematics and wiring diagrams to
isolate and correct malfunctions. Repaired and soldered circuit cards and wiring harnesses which
reduced repair cost and equipment return time. Deployed in support of Hurricane Andrew and
REFORGER 91. Received a Department of the Army certificate for duty performance.
United States Army (10/31/1987 - 09/30/1990) - Senior Pershing Electronics Material Specialist
NEU ULM, Germany
Duties: Served as the Senior Pershing Electronics Material Specialist, responsible for the maintenance,
troubleshooting and repair of 3 nuclear missiles within a firing platoon. Utilized applicable technical
manuals and schematics to isolate and repair any/all malfunctioning components. Responsible for
missile stage and warhead section cable connection verification. Served as Ground Integrated
Electronics Unit (GIEU) operator, responsible for monitoring and supervising all count down and launch
operations and assisted in maintaining all launch codes. Trained Fire Control Officers during unit’s
qualifying evaluation. Performed all maintenance and operational verifications on all missiles and
associated equipment to include but not limited to, 60KW generators, 10Ton Cranes and Tractor.
Received numerous commendable ratings from Nuclear Evaluation Team.
United States Army (10/15/1985-09/30/1987) – Instructor/Writer
Fort Sill, Oklahoma, United States
Duties: Served as an Instructor/Writer for the Pershing Electronics Material Specialist Course,
responsible for the development of training curriculum and instruction of course material to AIT, BNCOC
and ANCOC students. Conducted hands-on training in the areas of basic electronics, schematic
comprehension, TMDE usage and the operation and maintenance of all Pershing-related equipment, to
include but not limited to, 60KW generators, 10Ton Cranes and Tractor. Evaluated Soldier’s learning
comprehension by writing and developing extremely challenging examinations, both written and hands-on. Updated and verified all lesson plans with the evolution of the system, which insured the most
highly trained force at course completion.
United States Army (09/30/1983 – 10/15/1985) – Pershing Electronics Material Specialist
Schwabisch Gmuend, Germany
Duties: Served as a Pershing Electronics Material Specialist, responsible for the maintenance,
troubleshooting and operations of the Pershing nuclear missile system and related equipment.
Identified and repaired/replaced system components through schematic trace and system knowledge.
Consulted and trained all Fire Control Officers, in preparation for, Combat Alert Site status. Received
numerous commendable ratings from Nuclear Evaluation Team.
Education
RELEVANT EDUCATION AND TRAINING
* Certificate, Honor Graduate, Advance Electronics Maintenance Supervisor Course,
Redstone Arsenal, AL, 2000
* Certificate, Hazardous Material Handling and Transportation Course, Fort Sill, OK, 2004
* Certificate, Information Systems Security Officer Course, Fort Sill, OK 1997
* Certificate, Basic Communication Electronics Radio Repairer Supervisor Course, Fort Gordon,
GA, 1993
* Certificate, Radio Repairer Course, Fort Gordon, GA, 1991
* Certificate, Pershing Electronics Material Specialist Basic Technical Course, Fort Sill, OK, 1983
Additional Education
*Continuing Studies (93hrs), DeVry University, Business and Technical Management, Fort Sill,
Oklahoma.
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