Donovan Eckles
Swansboro
Summary
Strategic Maintenance Operations Executive with 20+ years driving mission-critical maintenance programs in military and industrial environments. Expert in CMMS utilization, safety compliance, cost optimization, and team development. Proven success in asset readiness, resource stewardship, and introducing process innovations that elevate operational efficiency and safety. Now eager to apply proven leadership in a new dynamic.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Technician – UTV/ULTV Fleet & Training
Bowhead Total Systems
Camp Lejeune, NC
07.2025 - Current
- Overhauled Polaris UTV/ULTV fleet; tracked parts inventory and service logs via centralized system.
- Conducted 1,500+ training hours in operational safety and maintenance theories and principals, over multiple platforms of off-road light tactical vehicles.
Field Service Support Lead – Automotive / Telemetry SME
KBR
Remote
11.2024 - Current
- Led predictive maintenance deployment across East Coast defense fleets, maintaining 400+ assets and leveraging CMMS data to drive scheduling decisions.
- Implemented advanced hardware diagnostics and analytics, reducing unscheduled downtime by 15%.
- Delivered executive-level insight and strategic improvements in CBM+ platform, contributing to policy refinement at USMC HQ.
- Trained senior maintenance personnel and provided liaison support to streamline program implementation.
Subject Matter Expert – Automotive / Telemetry
Barbaricum
Remote
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Collaborated on CMMS and telemetry program design to ensure accurate, actionable maintenance workflows across Marine Corps facilities.
- Provided on-site diagnostics and led technical training for ~750 personnel, enhancing maintenance compliance and skill levels.
Automotive/Heavy Equipment Supervisor
Dept. of Defense
MCAS Cherry Point, NC
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Managed daily maintenance operations for 300+ heavy and support vehicles, using CMMS to track repairs and schedule preventative maintenance.
- Instituted process improvements improving service order completion rate by 20% and strengthened performance standards.
- Oversaw safety audits, compliance checks, and enhanced safety training for crew.
Engineering Technician – UTV Fleet & Training
Bowhead Total Systems
Camp Lejeune, NC
02.2021 - 08.2023
- Overhauled Polaris UTV fleet; tracked parts inventory and service logs via centralized system.
- Conducted 4,500+ training hours in operational safety, leading to a 30% drop in equipment mishandling.
Maintenance Chief (Gunnery Sergeant, E-7)
United States Marine Corps
Camp Lejeune, NC
02.2001 - 02.2021
- Directed a 280-personnel maintenance team on tactical fleets, achieving an asset readiness rate averaging 92%.
- Spearheaded CMMS implementation and process standardization, cutting maintenance cycle time by 25%.
- Managed fleet inventory (300+ vehicles), optimized resource allocation, logistics, and cost savings initiatives.
- Developed and delivered over 5,000 hours of maintenance and operations training to 8,500+ personnel.
Education
High School Diploma -
Quincy High School
Quincy, IL12-2000
Skills
- CMMS
- CAT-ET
- Cummins Insite
- Polaris Diagnostics
- Oracle
- MS Office
- Agile
- Jira
- Confluence
Certification
- Senior Instructor Course, USMC
- Curriculum Developer Course, USMC
- Section 609 Refrigerant Recovery Certification
- Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Instructor Trainer
- Polaris RZR Maintenance Course
- Polaris Alpha Maintenance/Operations Course
- Polaris Advanced Diagnostics Instructor
- 80-Hour Special Ops Vehicle Maintenance (M-RZR, NSTV)
Timeline
Engineering Technician – UTV/ULTV Fleet & Training
Bowhead Total Systems
07.2025 - Current
Field Service Support Lead – Automotive / Telemetry SME
KBR
11.2024 - Current
Subject Matter Expert – Automotive / Telemetry
Barbaricum
02.2024 - 11.2024
Automotive/Heavy Equipment Supervisor
Dept. of Defense
08.2023 - 02.2024
Engineering Technician – UTV Fleet & Training
Bowhead Total Systems
02.2021 - 08.2023
Maintenance Chief (Gunnery Sergeant, E-7)
United States Marine Corps
02.2001 - 02.2021
High School Diploma -
Quincy High School
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Safety & Regulatory Leadership (OSHA, DoD, Plant Safety Standards)
- CMMS/System Optimization
- Cost & Resource Allocation Management
- Team Building & Talent Development
- Predictive Maintenance & Technical Troubleshooting
- Supply Chain Coordination & Inventory Control
- Strategic Operations & Process Refinement
ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
- Recognized leader with depth in team mentorship and staff development
- Expertise in safety culture change and incident training
- Strong background in telemetry-led maintenance forecasting and inventory management
WHY I’M AN IDEAL FIT
- Safety Leadership: Led Plant- and field-level safety initiatives, including inspections, training, and incident investigation.
- CMMS Utilization: Designed and implemented CMMS workflows across 1,000+ assets; improved uptime through data-driven scheduling.
- Team Empowerment: Trained and upskilled 750+ maintenance personnel; built high-performing cross-functional teams.
- Inventory & Cost Oversight: Managed fleet parts logistics and inventory for 600+ assets; reduced spend through streamlined resource planning.
- Technical Acumen: Hands-on experience with heavy diesel systems, electrical diagnostics, and predictive maintenance technologies.