Military Mechanic

PROFILE OVERVIEW

Versatile and extensively skilled former Military Serviceman, with broad technical sophistication and expertise in optimizing operational functions of prime mover vehicles and communication equipment. Demonstrated strong leadership and management skills; accustomed to enforcing safety practices, quality-focused inspection, and mission-oriented personnel activities. Highly experienced motivator and supervisor with reputation for reliability and expert skills in managing multiple tasks, prioritizing workload accordingly, and maintaining compliance with safety control standards and all regulatory policies.

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY

- Broad experience in voice and radio equipment, servicing, repairing, as well as in shipping and receiving equipment on jobs order

- Technical skills include repair and maintenance of heavy equipment, such as LMTVs, FMTVs, HMMWVs and variant, as well as HEMTTs, HETs, M35A2 21/2 ton trucks, and trailers

- Expertise in system troubleshooting, installation, analysis, and repairs of military combat mobile equipment and subsystems to component level

- Proficiency in using highly complicated tools, such as multi-meter, oscilloscopes, hand tools, spectrum analyzers, welding, and various power tools

- Knowledgeable in using MS Office Suite

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AECOM-Afghanistand - Jalalabad, Afghanistan

Mechanic 2008-Present

- Maintain operational reliability of armored vehicles, including MRAP, COUGAR, and DASS with primary responsibility in ensuring successful installation of fire suppression / GPK kits

- Analyze and comply with installation procedures and specifications

- Diagnose and repair any technical difficulties in installation and mechanical failures

ITT / System, Camp Al Sayliyah - Qatar-Doha

Heavy Equipment Mechanic 2006-2008

- Designated leader for the Tire Shop and provided expert technical guidance and supervision to six tire tech in rebuilding and shipping tires in support of army operations and air force missions

- Facilitated thorough testing and determined / fixed any defects on various wheels equipment from LMTV, TRAILER, FMTVs, and other heavy combat equipment

- Successfully completed training in HAZWOPPER and became adept in regulatory policies involving hazardous waste management

- Maintained safe and compliant operations of the Engineer’s Section as the appointed MSDS (Material Data Sheet) Coordinator

KI CORP - Fort Carson, CO

Heavy Equipment Mechanic 2005-2006

- Provided journeyman-level DS / GS service

- Maintained efficient operational condition of combat vehicle and construction equipment

- Analyzed malfunction reports and performed necessary installation, repair, and maintenance procedures

- Identified needed mechanical parts and supplies and developed reports on findings

PRIOR EXPERIENCE

Automotive Worker ITT/System, Fort Carson - Fort Carson, CO (2002-2005)

Caretaker Branch ORF Section, Fort Carson - Fort Carson, CO (1999-2002)

Honorable Discharge United States Army - FT Carson CO (1982-1989)

EDUCATION

CRIMINAL JUSTICE - Rutgers University, Rutgers, NJ

COMMUNICATION - Pikes Peak Community College, Springs, CO

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