James Brown
Concord
Summary
Highly motivated and accomplished professional with five plus-year experience in classroom-setting instruction and ten-year experience in DOD/DOS maintenance support systems management is seeking a position to utilize leadership, teaching, and strategic-thinking skills, and to make a positive contribution to the further success of the employer Skilled installation and repair professional familiar with generator construction, operation and repair. Setting up preventive maintenance schedules to maintain performance, as well as implementing corrective services to manage problems. Dedicated Generator Technician offering 10+ years' experience in the field. Solid team player with an organized nature and detail-oriented approach. Excellent planning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Analytical Generator Mechanic committed to properly repairing, installing, and maintaining generator wiring and parts. Skilled at troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues with an understanding of hydraulic, thermal, and electrical systems.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Generator Technician
Amentum
01.2023 - Current
- Increased generator efficiency by performing regular maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely troubleshooting and resolution of generator issues.
- Minimized downtime for clients by providing prompt on-site emergency services for generator failures.
- Maintained detailed service records to track generator performance, identify trends, and improve future maintenance plans.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share knowledge and develop best practices for servicing various brands of generators.
- Reduced client costs by recommending energy-efficient solutions and upgrades to existing generator systems.
- Improved safety standards through rigorous adherence to industry guidelines and regulations during all maintenance tasks.
- Conducted comprehensive diagnostic tests on malfunctioning generators to accurately identify issues and implement appropriate repairs.
- Kept up-to-date with new technologies in the industry to provide clients with cutting-edge solutions for their power needs.
- Carried out inspections on over 50 small and large capacity generators weekly.
Power Pro Generator Lead
IAP/RMS
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Installed and operates electrical power plants, distribution equipment, automatic transfer panels
- Checked equipment for serviceability
- Operated equipment such as gasoline, diesel, and turbine engines generators
- Switchgear air compressors; and other power plant auxiliary equipment
- Research technical publications
- Accomplishes operating and repair tasks
- Checks installed equipment to ensure compliance with publications, policies, and directives
- Inspected, tested, and services component systems such as safety, fuel, lubrication, cooling, air pressure, pumps, regulators, governors, and accessory equipment
- Observed and interprets instruments such as ammeters, voltmeters, frequency meters, synchroscopes, automatic temperature and pressure recorders, and engine oil, fuel, and coolant gauges
- Adjustments to engine generator systems to maintain proper voltage, current frequency, and synchronization
- Synchronizes multi-generators
- Operated high voltage switches, circuit breakers, rheostats, and other controls on switchboards and distribution panels
- Performed electrical power control and distribution functions
- Maintained and repairs electrical power generating equipment, automatic transfer panels
- Performed inspections
- Interprets inspection findings and determines corrective action
- Identified and records engine and generator malfunctions
- Troubleshoot malfunctions and inspected parts for excessive wear and other conditions
- Input data related to electrical power generating systems to prevent potential systems failure
- Advises on problems installing and repairing electrical power production equipment
- Solves maintenance problems
- Studies layout drawings and wiring and schematic diagrams
- Analyzes construction and operating characteristics
- Develops and establishes maintenance and operating procedures to ensure maximum efficiency
- Maintained records
- Posts entries on operation, inspection, and maintenance record
- Records meter readings, wear and alignment measurements, fuel consumption, and other data in performance logs
- Furnishes information for reports and recommends changes to correct defective equipment or improve operating procedures
- Complies with environmental policies
- Performs other duties as required
- Carried out inspections on over 19 small and large capacity generators weekly.
- Increased power generator efficiency by conducting regular maintenance and repairs.
- Reduced downtime for clients with prompt troubleshooting and problem resolution.
- Enhanced workplace safety by adhering to industry standards and guidelines during all repair tasks.
- Streamlined maintenance processes for improved generator performance and longer service life.
CUAS / ECM Field Engineer
Imperative Systems
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Monitor multiple CUAS systems ensuring real time air space awareness in the assigned area of responsibility and report required UAS events in accordance with local SOP
- Conduct operational support, monitoring, and maintenance of CUAS in a variety of locations / environmental conditions to support client CUAS operational requirements
- Perform technical inspections, system checks, fault diagnosis, identify the cause of failures, replace Least Replaceable Unit (LRU), test and restore CUAS to full functionality
- Conduct basic programming of CUAS (install/upgrade load sets, firmware, software upgrades, etc.)
- Prepares daily and event driven reports and logs to include 6-line CUAS report, storyboard, daily watch logs; distributes as directed by SOP
- Inspection of Fiber optic distribution equipment
- Perform scheduled periodic maintenance
- Be prepared to conduct emergency maintenance/troubleshooting/repair
- Maintains a daily watch log and passes it to the oncoming FSW, Government officials at the Post, and the CUAS Section leads daily
- Coordinates and de-conflicts known/approved CUAS operations with the Senior Watch Officer (SWO)
- Installing, configuring, testing, maintaining, repairing, and operating the equipment
- Used Radio Frequency (RF) transmission, detection, and deterrence equipment and techniques
- Experience with UAS operation & capabilities with ground-based Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) / Counter Remote Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare (CREW) system.
- Identified any key changes to a project that could affect the cost, completion date, and customer relationship.
- Troubleshoot system malfunctions using state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, quickly resolving issues to minimize service disruptions.
CRAM SYSTEMS ENGINEER
GDIT
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Delivered System support to the CRAM programs by assisting the Phalanx Engineers, Ku system FSRs, and Cuas FSRs with their equipment setting all through Iraq
- Performed maintenance, inspections, and services on nine generators and six auxiliary fuel pumps and maintained a 98% success rate during the extent of the assignment
- Made modifications to diesel generator systems, including installation of pre-heaters, battery chargers, fuel systems, and other related diesel parts
- Made wiring modifications to diesel control circuits and electrical apparatus
- Investigated, diagnosed, troubleshot, and repaired diesel standby and transfer switch system problems
- Perform preventive maintenance including checking for leaks, and worn parts, taking oil samples, orders, and installing replacement parts
- Transported equipment, tools, and fluids to and from work sites; operated and maintained equipment, tools, and safety devices that are designed to lift, move, transport, repair, inspect, measure, or protect equipment
- Carried out operator and maintenance field work in extreme outdoor weather conditions in a rural North of IRAQ
- Troubleshoot complicated electrical generators ranging from John Deer, Cummins, Caterpillar, and various types of military generator systems
- Restored power to soldiers in remote areas
- Used computers as a reference tool to help diagnose and troubleshoot non-operating generators
- Trained eight team members in the areas of preventive maintenance checks and services, troubleshooting, load testing, and replacement of parts
- Knowledge of Active Vehicle Barriers
- Could be counted on by military leaders to ensure the Cram
- Cuas equipment readiness rate was optimally maintained at 92%
- Repaired up to three 60 KW engines at a time to ensure 100% power, heating, and air capabilities for CRAM equipment and personnel
- Maintained inventory records, ordered, and stocked all necessary generator components, petroleum, oil, and lubricants; ensured proper labeling, storage, and disposal of all HAZMAT
- Trained and supervised other personnel on diagnosis, installation, and repair of all Cram/Cuas systems components
- Connected air systems to equipment, tested pneumatic equipment for proper functioning, and report findings
- Assemble hoses; ensure no blockage or rips in hoses that prevent fluid from moving through correctly
- Service machines using hand and power tools to assembly large industrial equipment
- Read and follow prints (blueprint and schematics) drawings to assemble products and identify assembly errors
- Assist in crimping hoses and attaching hoses to the machines.
Aerostat Field Engineer
Bravura
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Preformed Inspection on all functions to operate the PTDS / PGSS, an aerostat mounted Intelligence, Surveillance, And Reconnaissance (ISR) platform, its Mobile Mooring Platform (MMP), Sensor Payload(s), communications, and navigation systems as well as associated support equipment (Boom Lift, Forklift, All Terrain Vehicles (ATV's), and Electrical Power Generators
- Signal Monitors
- Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS), troubleshooting, removing, and replacing Line Replaceable Units (LRUs), and removing and replacing payloads
- Perform routine system maintenance and analysis functions including hardware configurations; adding, removing, and replacing hardware components; use of hardware and software diagnostic testing tools; reading of electronic circuit schematics; and repairing printed circuit boards
- Fiber optic distribution equipment
- Thorough knowledge of OSRTV, RF telemetry links, Sincgars, Fiber optic transmitting
- Prepares real-time storyboard interface for military intelligence using (MI) motion imagery
- Source Knowledge, experience, and familiarization with Fiber optic cable, fiber optic cable splicing and fusion, hydraulic functions, electrical components payload cameras and radar operations and functions
- Troubleshooting military-grade 30kw 60kw generators and sub-component power.
Vehicle Technical Inspector QC
DAV-Force
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Test new systems and adhere to quality control procedures
- Prepare reports of tests and recommend upgrades
- Multi-task, prioritize commitments, and manage time effectively including attention to details
- Manuals, bulletins, and written directives in the performance of all inspections
- Perform ECOD and ECOR inspect equipment to diagnose and troubleshoot defects
- Use technical inspections and verify condition codes
- Perform initial, in-progress and final inspections on military vehicles, communications, and electronic equipment
- Updated and maintained various electronic systems and circuit systems
- Prepared reports to address identified problems or defects
- Performed regular system checks and recorded results
- Performed the use of diagnostic software Identify problems and determine timely solutions
- Communicated and coordinated with management on upcoming projects
- Follow SOPs / work instructions to perform quality control inspections and testing including receiving, in-process and final acceptance inspections
- Maintain records for receiving in-process and final acceptance inspections
- Assists in developing quality control inspection forms and quality control inspection procedures.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Automotive Mechanics /HVAC
Sandhills Community College
Moore CountySkills
- Mechanical Maintenance Diesel& Gas
- Generator maintenance, and Repair
- Team Training and Instruction
- Team Leadership and Supervision
- ATS Systems Support Software Installation
- Troubleshooting
- Deepsea controls
- Switchgear Power Point
- System upgrades
- Hardware knowledge
- Program installations
- Servers knowledge
- Service Scheduling
- Organizing Service Schedules
- Equipment Calibration
- Managing Supplies
- Schematic Reading
- Diagnosing Faults
- Voltage Regulation
- Generator Troubleshooting
- Alternator Inspection
- Coolant System Management
- Transfer Switch Operation
- Generator Repair
Accomplishments
- Delivered classroom instruction to soldiers, contractors, and Government agencies on diverse military support systems, such as CREW/ Duke system Mine Resistant Vehicles,5kw 60kw generators, CUAS, CRAM, PSST, BETSS
- Delivered efficient diagnosis of electrical/networking and mechanical malfunctions via utilization of technical manuals, ten-year experience in Mobile system support and Stand-alone systems
- Accustomed to providing integral technical support and troubleshooting issues related to RF theory hardware and software installation and setup
- Providing exceptional customer service support in technical and diverse settings
- Experience working as a DoD & DoS government contractor, supporting the United States Government and Military abroad
References
Available upon Request
Timeline
Generator Technician
Amentum
01.2023 - Current
Power Pro Generator Lead
IAP/RMS
03.2022 - 11.2022
CUAS / ECM Field Engineer
Imperative Systems
01.2020 - 01.2021
CRAM SYSTEMS ENGINEER
GDIT
01.2017 - 01.2020
Aerostat Field Engineer
Bravura
01.2016 - 01.2017
Vehicle Technical Inspector QC
DAV-Force
01.2015 - 01.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Automotive Mechanics /HVAC
Sandhills Community College
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