Robert S. Schmitt

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ORDNANCE HANDLING SAFETY MANAGEMENT CONSTRUCTION TRADES

Highly skilled Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician able to locate, access, identify, render safe, neutralize and dispose of hazards from foreign and domestic, conventional, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High Yield Explosives, Unexploded Explosive Ordnance, Improvised Explosive Devices and Weapons of Mass Destruction. Experienced in identifying and assessing hazards and making appropriate risk acceptance decisions. Strong hands-on and mechanical competence including HVAC Certification. Effective communicator, candid and articulate. Detail oriented and innovative.

Professional Experience

Nutrien, 06/2022 – Current

Chemical Maintenance Technician, Aurora, NC

Perform all work in a safe and controlled manner, adhere to safety and environmental policies. Work safely to prevent on-the-job injuries by following Nutrien, OSHA, MSHA, and MARSEC guidelines. Use proper personal protection equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, face shield, flash suits and personal environmental monitors. Work as part of a team to complete assignment and minimize down-time. Work as a productive team member and support continuous improvement. Cross-train and work in all areas of the facility, as preferred. Perform work from elevated structures, ladders, scissor lifts, boom lifts and man-baskets. Follow all safety rules and regulations as set forth by company.

Nutrien, 08/2021 – 06/2022

Human Resources Coordinator, Aurora, NC

Perform a wide variety of responsible clerical, technical, administrative, and office support duties in support of PotashCorp’s Human Resource Department; Provide customer service, both in person and by telephone; screen and direct calls; take and relay messages; answer questions from employees and the general public regarding human resources issues, rules, and regulations relating to human resources management; respond to employment verification request, and other request for information; Provide general clerical administrative support to the Human Resource Department; compose and type letters, memoranda, and other correspondence related to assigned human resources programs; Perform a variety of general office support duties; make copies, maintain calendar of activities, meetings, and various events for assigned staff; process mail including receiving, sorting, and distributing incoming and outgoing correspondence and packages; order office supplies; Establish a rapport with all employees to encourage open and honest communication; Maintain employee personnel files to ensure legal compliance; Ensure current employment laws are visibly posted in Human Resource Department at all times; Insure current posting of In Touch and inter facility employee communications are posted in department as required; Maintain eligible candidate lists; provide names of eligible candidates to department representatives upon appropriate approved request; Assist with pre-employment screening of new employees; background checks, scheduling pre-employment physical and drug screen; Prepare New Hire Orientation packets, Intern Recruiting Information packets, and other employee related information material; Research, compile and analyze data for special personnel projects or reports; Administer various employee special events, recognition programs and activities such as Service Awards Banquets, and other office or company gatherings; Provide general support and coordination across Human Resource Department team; Act as role model for the Core Values of PotashCorp and personally demonstrate behavior consistent with culture; Perform other tasks and projects as assigned.

USA Environmental, 04/2021 – 09/2021

Unexploded Ordnance Disposal Technician III/ (UXO Tech III), Camp Lejeune, NC

Supervise and perform on-site disposal of munitions and explosives of concern (MEC); prepare explosive storage plans in accordance with all applicable guidance; prepare MEC administrative reports; prepare standard operating procedures for on-site MEC operations; perform risk hazard analyses; conduct daily briefings; supervise the conduct of all on-site evolutions directly related to MEC operations.

MSA Security, 01/2020 – April 2021

Bomb Technician/Image Interpreter, World Trade Center Vehicle Screening Center, New York, NY

Provide the capability to actively monitor suspicious images from X-ray machines and adequately determine if an item is an immediate threat or not to personnel or property.

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, 10/2007 – 09/2019

EOD Technician/Staff Noncommissioned Officer, CLR 27, Camp Lejeune, NC, 05/2019 – 09/2019

Evaluate curriculum and supervise 34 instructors of the Battle Skills Training School (BSTS), an informal school, teaching infantry skills including the basics, communication, first aid, history, leadership and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Specific courses include improvised explosive device detection, convoys, incident reporting procedures, weapons systems and other common warfighter skills.

EOD Technician, CLB-22, Camp Lejeune, NC 10/2015 – 05/2019

Provided technical guidance and advice to commanders and staff planners regarding explosive ordnance. Supervised explosive ordnance disposal duties including location, recovery, rendering safe, controlled detonations and final disposition. Instructed junior technicians in performing and completing assignments. Supervised performance of technicians during operations, combat operations, exercises, training and special events. Managed training events focused on individual training and basic warfighting skills. Oversaw functional areas including Class V(W) materials, Motor Transportation, and Supply.

Managed transfer of custody, transportation and documentation of military munitions during training and operations.

Served as Range Safety Officer and participated in EOD operations.

Coordinated training for 5 technicians to obtain Explosive Drivers, Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP), MRAP All Terrain Vehicle (MATV) and air brake licenses.

Planned training for 75 personnel covering Improvised Explosive Device recognition and multiple weapon systems and basic infantry skills including variety of machineguns.

Awarded Navy and Marine Corps Achievement 03/2017 for professional achievement. Managerial skills during pre-deployment training were vital during coordination and destruction of over 500 pounds of unserviceable ordnance during operations with US National Guard. Saved US Army National Guard thousands of dollars in shipping and disposal costs while providing an opportunity for special training for CLB-22.

EOD Technician, 3D EOD, 9th Engineering Support Battalion, Okinawa, Japan, 10/2013 – 10/2015

Served as Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team leader. Developed technical skills through operations and training. Performed duties as range safety officer, officer in charge and EOD Technician during training and operational evolutions involving clearance, inerting, demolitions and destruction of unserviceable explosive ordnance. Instructed personnel on hazards and lethality of unexploded ordnance and improvised explosive device. Managed Motor Transport section including maintenance and management of all motor transport assets and licenses.

Planned and carried out Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (CIED) training program for 87 personnel from various units.

Conducted high risk clearance operations in Laos for Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency resulting in removal of ordnance and explosive remnants of war that permitted reopening and safe investigation of US personnel at known crash sites.

Provided EOD support clearing 1200 square meters of earth in search/recovery of remains for US personnel from Vietnam War.

Conducted 40+ hours of inventory on $5 million in EOD equipment for battalion-wide maintenance stand down.

EOD Technician/Student, EOD Training Facility, Eglin Air Force Base, FL, 11/2012 – 10/2013

Basic School Instructor, Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA, 10/2011 – 10/2012

Infantry Rifleman, 2d Battalion, 1st Marines, Camp Pendleton, CA, 10/2007 – 10/2011

HVAC Apprentice, EXPERT H & A, Lebanon, NJ, 2005 - 2007

Installed and maintained heating and air conditioning equipment for residential and commercial customers.

Education

COLLEGE

Kean University 2020-present

Degree-general studies/ psychology

Villanova University 2022 – present

Certificate – Humana Resources Management

MILITARY TRAINING

Sere 0.2 Level – 2018

Airborne – 2018

New York State Security Guard License-2020

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Supervisor – 2018

FBCB2 Blue Force Tracker Operator – 2017

Transportation Capacity Planning Tool (TCPT) Manager - 2017

Marine Security Guard Detachment Commander – 2017

Weapons Handling Safety Rules – 2017

Staff NCO Academy Career Course – 2017

Terrorism Awareness – 2017

Counseling for Marines – 2017

SNCO Career Course Distance Education Program - 2016

BFT JBC-P Operator Course – 2016

Staff NCO Academy Sergeants Course – 2015

HomeMade Explosives – Identification, Process, Disposal - 2015

Scott Donelan Tracking School (80 hours) – 2014

Covert Methods of Entry – 2014

Incidental Motor Vehicle Operator HMMWV – 2014

Sergeants Course Distance Education Program – 2014

Lincoln Technical Institute, HVAC Certification – 2007

Thomas J. Corcoran High School – Graduated 2000

CERTIFICATIONS

HVAC/R

HAZWOPER 40 hour

Job Skills: Land Navigation and Tactical Operations, Tactical Communications, Weapons Proficiency, Military Operations on Urban Terrain, Infantry Squad Leader Tactics, Desert Operations, Land Navigation, Principles of Instruction, Applied Logistics, Communications, Electronics, Industrial Safety, Operational Risk Management, Counseling Principles, Small Unit Tactics/Military Science, Small Arms/Gunsmithing, Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Principles and Survival Procedures, Marksmanship, Exercise Physiology, Physics, Explosive and Demolition, Explosive Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) Safety, Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Principles, Ordnance Engineering, Ordnance Systems Technology, Supervision, Human Resource Management, Leadership, Physical Conditioning, Physical Fitness.

Technical Snapshot: Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; TCPT, BFT

Recognition: Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals (3), Letters of Appreciation (4), Navy and Marine Corps Parachutist Insignia, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency 2015

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