Field, Simulation, Systems, Project, Logistics Engineer
Resume:
Benjamin Jonathon Colkitt
MIMS, FL *****
Contact Phone: +1-321-***-****, +973-*-***-****
e-mail: ***********@*****.***
Nationality: U.S. Citizen
Professional Org: Saudi Council of Engineers
Objective: Field Engineer - Simulation
Summary:
A seasoned Engineering professional with over 25 years of experience working in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Egypt & Kuwait for DOD FMS contracts & private industry. Responsible for program management, system integration, design, installation, maintenance & upgrade of Simulation & Training Devices worldwide. Performed logistics management, configuration management, network engineering, configuration audits, proactive maintenance management, customer & governmental interface. Highly motivated & enthusiastic team player with strong work ethic. Proven effectiveness managing people, coordinating programs & resources.
Experience:
Electrical Engineer & Simulations Advisor
Bahrain Defense Forces, Bahrain
1/28/2024-Present
Provide Program Management & coordinated with BDF personnel for simulator upgrade, repair &
maintenance. Responsible for equipment maintenance, reports, work assignments, customer
coordination, IPT meetings, government relations, ECP’s, program oversight, reviews, contractor &
vendor interfacing, weekly meetings with Staff Officers, parts procurement, logistics & warehouse
control. Performed final integration & selloff of the program for the US Army PEO-STRI Command.
Performed all contractor logistics support (CLS) for Bahrain M60-A3 AGTS Tank Simulations program.
Previously administered the FMS (Foreign Military Sales) M60-A3 Tank CLS simulation program from
1997 to 2018.
Field Engineering Logistics & Maintenance Manager
CAE USA/L3Harris
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
11/16/2020-10/24/2023
Administered the FMS (Foreign Military Sales) UH-60L Blackhawk Helicopter CLS simulation program.
Coordinated with sub-contractors for facility access & simulator maintenance. Responsible for aligning
multiple projectors on curved Mylar screens for UH-60L Blackhawk Helicopter Simulators.
equipment maintenance, reports, manpower staffing, training, work assignments, customer
coordination, attended IPT & PMR meetings, government relations, ECP’s, program oversight, reviews,
contractor & vendor interfacing, weekly meetings with PM & Sr L3Harris staff, parts procurement,
logistics, & warehouse control. Performed final integration & selloff to the US Army simulation & training
devices program for the PEO-STRI Command. Performed all contractor logistics support (CLS) for 2 OFT
(Operational Flight Trainers) in Riyadh & 1 remote site at King Khalid Military City.
Self-employed
Mims, FL
08/31/2018-11/15/2020
Field Service Engineer, Sr. Staff
Lockheed Martin
Bahrain & Al Hofuf, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
01/01/2013-08/30/2018
Independently administered, performed maintenance training courses & ran the CLS program in
Bahrain on weekends for the Bahraini M60A3 Platoon AGTS Tank Simulator. Responsible for equipment
maintenance, reports, manpower staffing, training & work assignments, customer coordination, meetings
& Government relations, engineering ECP’s, program oversight & reviews, customer, contractor & vendor
interfacing, weekly meetings with the PM & Senior staff at Lockheed Martin, hosted yearly PMR’s, parts procurement, logistics & warehouse control. Administered the FMS Saudi Arabian Ministry of National Guard (MNG) contract for the eastern region of Saudi Arabia. Led a team performing program setup, installing upgrades & provided CLS for DAGTS, MAGTS, iMILES, EST, & Live Fire Ranges using the VisualShot platform across the eastern region. Earned 5.0 CPAAR in 2016 & 2017.
Field Service Engineer, Staff
Lockheed Martin
Tabuk, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
09/01/2007-12/31/2012
Performed same job functions as described below from 02/03/2003-06/21/2006.
Field Service Engineer, Staff
Lockheed Martin
Orlando, Florida
06/22/2006-08/31/2007
Program Lead for the US Army’s Stryker Intermediate Deployable Advanced Gunnery Training System (IDAGTS) simulation program. Set up & provided 24-hour on call Logistic & on-site FSR support for the systems in Washington, Alaska & Hawaii.
Staff Field Service Engineer in support of the Apache AH-64 Automated Test Equipment (ATE) EQUATE program. Installed computer system upgrades in Germany & worldwide locations & provided onsite & remote FSR support.
Remote Lead Staff Field Service Engineer for the Lockheed Marting USA Headquarters support of the Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG), Royal Saudi Land Forces (RSLF), Bahrain Defense Forces (BDF) Simulation training programs.
Field Service Engineer, Staff
Lockheed Martin
Riyadh & Tabuk, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
02/03/2003-06/21/2006
Lead Engineer for Contractor Logistic Support (CLS) on the SANG & RLSF Armor training simulation programs in Saudi Arabia. Provide on-site & remote customer support for the RSAF Flight systems & the Bahraini Defense Forces Armor systems. Systems supported: M60A3 & M2A2 COFT, M1A2 TDT, PCOFT, & UCOFT, M2A2, LAV-25, & LAV-AG AGTS, VIGS, PGTS, MILES II, & SAMTS. Provide on call as needed support for LMC F15 PT 2000 Flight Simulator in Damman & Khamis Mushayt, Saudi Arabia. Worked independently, given wide latitude in design approach & implementation. Provide direction on all contractual, logistical, compliance, administrative & daily operations. Trained, administered, prioritize assignments, project plans & schedules & coordinate responsibilities of FRS's on site & at remote locations. Provide process oriented, requirement driven problem solving solutions to repair, extend life cycle, reduce cost & maintain reliability & safety standards. Independently conduct research, technical, functional, & timeline analysis, planning of product implementations, modifications, supportability, enhancements to product, troubleshoot technical problems & issues, determine technical solution & assesses product needs in accordance with specific customer specifications & implementations. Collaborate with COTS vendors, Software & Hardware Engineers & recommend design changes, test methods & corrective actions to company or customer representatives for coordinative product solution through effective oral & written communication skills. Ensure the logical & systematic conversion of customer & product requirements into total systems solutions within the time, schedule, cost & technical constraints. Acted as local on-site representative to customer's organization. Conduct technical training & product briefing with customers, vendors, US Government personnel, USA & Saudi Military & company representatives. Assist in proposal efforts, employee recruitment, selection, interview, evaluation, performance assessment, & recognition/disciplinary actions. Set up & maintained DIS (Distributed & Interactive Simulation) networks, network management, Ethernet, TCP/IP & I/O protocols, Cisco Routers, Firewalls & Switches, rack mounted Host Servers, PC's, PC-Host, PC-IG, PIE & WAGO interfaces & MS Office apps. (Word, Excel, Access, & Power Point).
Field Service Engineer, Sr
Lockheed Martin
Tabuk & Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
07/03/2000-02/02/2003
Responsible for installation, evaluation, operation, modification, replacement, maintenance, & repair of
RSLF Armor simulation systems. Reviewed field support requirements, recommended tool & test
equipment, & establish calibration requirements. Reviewed contractor supplied documentation for
technical accuracy & recommended corrective action for HVAC, hydraulic, generator, software, analog, &
digital systems down to the component level to include: VMI/VME, Intel, Tadpole, & LMC SBC's, PT 2000
IG CCA's, power supplies, monitors, PC's, Liebert Datawave, UPS, MICO-VAX II, VAX 6000 & VAX 7000
SPC's. Initiated recommendations & implemented preventative maintenance programs. Performed design
changes to improve equipment efficiency, reduce cost of operation & extend life cycle. Provided training
to customer in operation, maintenance & inspection procedures & techniques. Assisted customer’s in
preparing long term developmental maintenance strategies. Compiled, analyzed & submitted technical,
performance, utilization, logistics & maintenance reports.
Field Service Engineer
Lockheed Martin
Orlando, Florida & Tabuk, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
03/06/1995-07/02/2000
Supported Database & Software development of Computer-Generated training devices in UNIX, LINUX Fedora Core, C, IRIX, Digital VMS & DEC Alpha, DOS, WIN 95, 98, 2000, NT, XP, Vista, 7 & newer Window OS’s & environments.
Performed system integration, testing, support, & evaluation of Flight & Armor Simulators for: CVI, PT2000/3000/4000 & SE. Systems integrated & supported include: F15, F-16, C-130, CH53E, M1A1 PGT, TDT & COFT. Troubleshot CCTT Armor systems in Ft. Hood. Supplied technical & administrative support to fielded CONUS & OCONUS simulators. Silicon Graphics computer systems repair & maintenance certified. Highly experienced in the use of schematics, wiring diagrams, running lists, Oscilloscope, DMM, Logic Analyzer & Laser devices.
Work Visa:
Presently have work visas for Bahrain.
Clearance:
Able to obtain a Secret Clearance. Previously help Secret Clearance.
Education:
University of Central Florida, Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, 1994
Training & Certifications:
Saudi Council of Engineers, June 2023
Information Assurance (IA) / Information Technology (IT), June 2023
Power-Innovation UPS QL-S 10-160 Certification, April 2023
Cyber Security Training, September 2023
DOD Mandatory Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), June 2023
Level I Antiterrorism Awareness Training, Completed, July 2023
Operational Security (OPSEC) Training, Completed, July 2023
iWATCH Training, July 2023
Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP), August 2023
References, Professional:
Ande Elias, Lockheed Martin, Program Director of Land Training & Systems, **************@*****.***, 407-***-****
Taz Wilhite, Senior Reactor Operator, Nawah Energy Company, UAE, **********@*****.***,
Glenn Hirsch, Staff Field Engineer in Saudi Arabia, CAE, ********@*****.***, 011-966-57-035-9241
LTC Khalifa Aldoseri, Bahrain Defense Forces, *******@*******.***, 011-973-3-651-1656
John Marsh, Lockheed Martin, Field Engineering Manager, **********@*****.***, 407-***-****
Abdel Rhiati, Solution Architect, Leidos, **********.******@******.***, 407-***-****
References, Personal:
William Pelham, Program Manager, V2X Bahrain Isa Air Base BOSC, Bahrain, *******.******@*******.***, 904-***-****, 011-973-***-****
Col Murdhi Bin Omair, F-15S Pilot RSAF/BAE Systems, ********.*@*****.***, 011-966-56-123-8000
Donald Courts, GSM-O Regional Operations Manager, ******.******@*****.***, 011-973-3-370-1007, 011-973-17-859-262
Adrian John Filer, Engineer for March Engineering, owner of AJAY Consultancy Ltd. UK, ********@*******.***, +44-777******
Patrick Johnson, Middle East Piers/Ports Manager, ***************-*@******.***, +973-*-***-****
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