automotive maintenance supervisor

PATRICK F. POWELL

*** ****** ***** **., ************, NC 28546 769-***-**** **********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Extensive experience in transportation maintenance, safety, logistics and supply chain management. Well rounded knowledge in the motor transport maintenance field. Expertise includes safety program administration and hazardous materials management. Effective technical instructor, mentor and coach with good communications skills. Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Military software – MIMMS and ATLASS II+. Secret Security Clearance (Not Active).

“A strong leader and significant impact contributor to the largest formal school onboard Camp Johnson.” Commanding Officer

“…has taken a proactive approach toward Operational Risk Management (ORM) to address challenges of high-risk advanced level training.” Company Commander

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

United States Marine Corps, 05/1999 – 05/2011

Motor Transport Maintenance Chief, MTM CO, 2D Maintenance Battalion, Camp Lejeune, NC, 02/2010 – Present

Provide field level motor transport maintenance support. Supervise shop personnel, enforce maintenance procedures and ensure proper use of assets such as personal protective equipment, tools, technical manuals, and maintenance records. Maintain all types of military equipment including 7 Ton, HMMWV, MRAP, MATV, and LVSR.

Schedule maintenance activities based on equipment, priority, available personnel and resources.

Review all completed work orders and ensure equipment requiring follow up meet all quality assurance standards.

Provide reports and evaluate trends as required to drive data driven approach to continuous improvement.

Monitor MIMMS (Marine Corps Integrated Maintenance Management System) reports, required documents and records ensuring maintenance information is accurate.

Locate and purchase materials required to complete maintenance activities.

Ensure personnel are operating safely and in a hazard-free working environment following ORM and safety policies/procedures.

Identify material requirements for planned maintenance activities and assist in preparing material for work to be completed.

Develop subordinates by providing achievable goals and supervision.

Coordinate predictive maintenance according to preventive maintenance checks and services schedule and joint oil analysis and ensure proper follow up work orders are generated based on these report.

Organize and maintain organizational technical libraries ensuring all technical manuals are readily accessible when needed.

Provide technical support to mechanics on high priority and difficult corrective tasks.

Manage Individual Training Standards and provide and approve training to technicians and supervisors.

Maintenance Chief, 2D Radio Battalion, II MHG, Camp Lejeune, NC 11/2005 – 06/2007

Supervised MIMMS transactions. supply transactions, requisitions, reconciliations and the publications library. Trained maintenance personnel in MIMMS and supply procedures. Managed the pre-expended bin (PEB). Section received noteworthy during Commanding General’s Readiness Inspection. Also assigned as Logistics Chief and Assistant Environmental Compliance Officer. Performed monthly environmental compliance evaluation inspections on all sections. Supervised personnel in the section providing logistical and service support.

Safety Representative/Logistics Chief, Marine Wing Communications Squadron, Okinawa, Japan, 11/2004 – 10/2005

Assisted in the administration of the squadron safety programs. Conducted safety inspections of all squadron workspaces. Maintained several squadron-level safety programs. Monitored and updated unit entries in the flash report dissemination system. Prepared safety reports, summaries and quarterly narratives. Collected, compiled and disseminated safety messages. Submitted squadron’s monthly mishap data in the WESS (Web-enabled Safety System) tracking system. Trained supervisors and safety representatives in safety program administration. Performed internal inspections on safety records and took corrective action as required.

Coordinated logistical support for deployment and redeployment and training exercises.

Supervised command’s safety program during major exercise resulting in zero safety mishap incidents.

Processed 30 new personnel into the squadron “New Join” program.

Supervised reporting and containment requirements for two hazardous material spills.

Logistics Vehicle System Instructor, Logistics Operations School, Camp Lejeune, NC, 06/2000 – 10/2004

Instructed advanced-level students utilizing the Systems Approach to Training (SAT), technical publications and troubleshooting and corrective maintenance training. Updated course instructional material and submitted needed changes for lesson plans. Monitor exercises and conducted performance testing. Maintained calibration equipment according to LVS Section technical publications. Used Operational Risk Management to address high-risk advanced level training issues.

Maintenance Chief, Headquarters Battery, 2D Bn, 10th Marines, Camp Lejeune, NC, 06/1998 – 06/2000

Provided leadership, counseling and instruction to subordinates in the Battalion Motor Transport Maintenance Section. Supervised organizational maintenance repairs to medium and light motor transport equipment. Coordinated equipment evacuation to higher levels of maintenance. Maximized efficient use of management resources (time, personnel, and funds). Validated and reconciled ATLASS II+ reports with the Platoon Commander.

TRAINING /EDUCATION

Basic Recruiter Course – 2007, Communication Skills – 2007, Hazardous Material /Hazardous Waste Initial Training Course – 2006, Maintenance Management Course – 2006, Environmental Compliance Course – 2006

Ground Safety for Marines, Operational Risk Management and Mishap Investigation and Prevention – 2005

High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) (8 hours) – 2003

Instructor and Key Personnel Training for the MTVR-TS – 2002

Staff Noncommissioned Officer Career Nonresident Program – 2001, Military Motorcycle Maintenance Course – 2001, Motor Transport NCO Advanced – 2000, Automotive Engine Maintenance and Repair – 1996

Automotive Power Trains – 1996, Automotive Organizational Maintenance – 1996

Logistical Vehicle System Operator (First in class with academic average of 99.29 percent) – 1991

Motor Transport Operator – 1991

Family Bible College, Baltimore, MD, Associate of Arts Degree – 2005

Buena Vista High School, Saginaw, MI – graduated 1984

AWARDS

Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal (6), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal (2)

Kosovo Campaign Medal, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy Unit Commendation,

Certificate of Appreciation, Meritorious Mast (3), Letter of Appreciation

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