GERALD NORMAN

• Increased efficiency in engineering processes by implementing innovative troubleshooting techniques on the reactor and surrounding equipment.
• Completed engineering projects, building maintenance and tasks within established timelines in ECESIS.
• Mitigated potential project risks by identifying and addressing areas of concern before they developed into significant issues.
• Supported customers with projects and tests during reactor usage.
• Improved equipment reliability by performing regular maintenance and scheduling preventative maintenance with SCC management.
• Contributed to a safer working environment through strict adherence to safety protocols, guidelines, and regulations.
• Fabricated equipment for customers and staff for onsite use in upgrading and improving processes to complete special projects at a moments notice.
• Reduced downtime during projects by rapidly identifying and resolving issues with machinery and systems throughout facilities.
• Modified, maintained, or repaired electronics and mechanical equipment or systems to achieve proper functionality.

• Collaborated with vendors to order replacement components and resolve advanced problems.
• Analyzed SCBA packs in- field and identified issues to quickly remedy problems.
• Troubleshot and diagnosed problems to accurately resolve wide range of technical issues with compressors and SCBA units.
• Completed inventory counts and organized supplies to insure a smooth ordering process for a variety of units.
• Responded to support requests from end users and scheduled inspections according to use.
• Updated documentation with administration and reported all problem areas to supervisor.

Assisted US&R foreman and coordinators with logistical arrangements necessary for delivery of the cache in disaster torn areas of the USA.

Maintained training cache equipment and supplies for search and rescue training.

Supported hands-on training exercises under direct supervision of instructional staff. Operated machinery and equipment from backhoes, skid steer loader, forklift, crane and JLG daily to move concrete, lumber, steel and heavy loads in support of training operations.

Assigned as Supervisor for the state of texas H.E.P.P program and created a program of accountability for 7 different venues.

Maintained all cache assets and ensured they where operational and kept in a mission ready state. Performed scheduled and preventative maintenance on all three caches and maintained accurate records and documentation of inventory, equipment and supplies. Constructed and installed any facility improvements as necessary and completed minor plumbing, electrical and structural repairs as necessary.

• Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to reduce downtime.
• Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
• Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs on generators and pumps throughout areas 5, 6 and riverside.
• Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
• Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair daily.
• Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently and effectively with minimal or no supervision.
• Reviewed blueprints and specifications to identify most effective ways to approach projects.
• Assisted the A/C technicians with repairs on chillers, boilers and HVAC equipment to return machines to functionality.

• Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
• Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft forms, IMDS and FERMS.
• Provided for servicing, maintenance and protection of aircraft while away from home station.
• Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as guns, motors, gearboxes, transmissions, launchers, bombracks and mechanical controls of aircraft.
• Maintained the F-15 weapons systems to ensure proper functional operations. Performed annual inspections on all systems including on and off equipment using test set, multimeters and calibrated equipment and tools.
• Maintained a 7 skill level out of 9 levels.
• NCOIC of Tool Accountability System, Mobility Monitor, Hazardous Waste Management, and Team Leader.
• Assigned as the NCOIC of Weapons Release Shop until retirement in 2007 as Msgt.