GILBERT TORRES
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
Accomplished and highly motivated professional with 28+ years experience in the motor industries operation, maintenance, and repair of a wide range of light and heavy machinery and equipment who excels in leadership and supervisory roles. Seeking a position that will utilize gained qualifications and to further enhance my skills, knowledge, and experience to face and overcome the challenges of today’s changing work environment and to make a positive contribution to the further success of the employer.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Facility Operations Analyst
Lockheed Martin
Undisclosed, OCONUS
11.2022 - Current
- Operated and performed preventative maintenance on electrical power generators, control systems, automatic transfer switches, manual transfer switches, UPS systems, HVAC, and facility-associated equipment.
- Repaired and replaced major and minor components for all on-site equipment and associated facility equipment.
- Serviced most makes and models of generator sets, including military and commercial (Cummins Onan, John Deere, Caterpillar, FG Wilson, Atlas Copco, Volvo, Doosan, and MEP Series generator sets).
- Operated MHE and construction equipment to facilitate operations.
- Supported project planning by gathering requirements and defining scopes of work.
- Skilled in installing new equipment from diagrams, blueprints, and assembly instructions.
- Facilitated training sessions for new employees and customers on operational procedures and tools.
- Identified operational and performance issues, and worked with customers to resolve concerns.
- Provided technical assistance in troubleshooting issues related to operational systems.
- Procured parts from vendors providing essential services, or supplies.
- Developed and implemented operational strategies for optimizing efficiency, improving customer service, and reducing costs.
VEHICLE FLEET ADMINISTRATOR ASSOCIATE | FIELD ENGINEER
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control SOF GLSS
, Afghanistan
07.2018 - 07.2021
- Prioritized, planned, oversaw, and participated in motor pool equipment maintenance operations as Site Lead for AOB-N Afghanistan having 3+ personnel, 2 off-sites, and over 100 pieces of equipment
- Prepared and submitted reports to program management and military officials detailing personnel and equipment status information
- Participated in daily meetings for mission equipment planning, status updates, and briefed AOB-N maintenance weekly
- Managed site logistics to ensure proper inventory of all parts on hand, ordering, shipping, receiving of needed parts, and site equipment
- Assessed extent of combat/noncombat related damages and performed Estimated Cost of Damages (ECOD) utilizing established Maintenance Expenditure Limits (MEL) to evaluate the economic feasibility of repairs
- Established and maintained detailed, accurate maintenance records of equipment, documented the completion of mandated inspections or Modification Work Orders (MWO), and performed QA/QC technical inspections ensuring proper repairs are met
- Supplied technical information, ordered parts and materials through military supply system, SSAVIE, and local economy
- Conducted comprehensive field servicing to include inspections, troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, performing independent repairs, and routine services
- Complete maintenance responsibilities on broad range of diesel and gasoline military and civilian equipment, vehicles, their associated trailers, ATV's, motorcycles, dirt bikes, forklifts, skid steers, pumps, HVAC units, and generators
- Determined, selected, maintained, and controlled levels of shop consumables and supplies to accommodate shop services
MOTOR VEHICLE MECHANIC
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, SOF CLSS
Fort Bragg, North Carolina
04.2016 - 08.2017
- Applied experience and knowledge to new JSOC J4 equipment maintenance program, assisting in motor pool site set-up, installment and placement of shop equipment, and determination of tool type and equipment purchases
- Developed, planned, managed, and administered all site safety and health programs to include HAZMAT, OSHA and EPA compliance which resulted in initial inspections being 100% in compliance
- Conducted comprehensive field servicing to include inspections, troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, performing independent repairs, and routine services
- Researched and communicated with vendors to procure parts for obsolete, rare, and specialized equipment
- Determined, selected, maintained, and controlled levels of shop consumables and supplies to accommodate shop services
- Provided maintenance support on but not limited to military, civilian, domestic, and foreign diesel, gas, and electric vehicles, trailers, ATV's, dirt bikes, golf carts, construction equipment, material handling equipment, HVAC equipment, and generators
- Operated Ford F-550 rollback and multiple variant trailers to safely recover or transport various vehicles and equipment
- Conducted vehicle safety and emissions inspections as mandated by the state of North Carolina
- Instructed ROHVA Basic Driver Course (RBDC) and Open Trail Experience (OTE)
VEHICLE FLEET ADMINISTRATOR ASSOCIATE | FIELD ENGINEER
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control SOF CLSS
, Iraq & Afghanistan
08.2010 - 04.2016
- Prioritized, planned, oversaw, and participated in motor pool equipment maintenance operations as Site Lead for SOTF-W Afghanistan having 20+ personnel, 10 off-sites, and over 300 pieces of equipment
- Prepared and submitted reports to program management and military officials detailing personnel and equipment status information and participated in daily meetings for mission equipment planning and status updates
- Served as the Fire Marshall to ensure required fire drills are conducted, fire extinguishers are serviced, and all National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards are maintained
- Supplied technical information, ordered parts and materials through military supply system, SSAVIE, and local economy
- Established and maintained detailed, accurate maintenance records of equipment, documented the completion of mandated inspections or Modification Work Orders (MWO), and performed QA/QC technical inspections ensuring proper repairs are met
- Managed site logistics to ensure proper inventory of all parts on hand, ordering, shipping, and receiving of needed parts and site equipment, and established inventory spreadsheets of excess, outdated, obsolete, and overstock parts for turn-in
- Complete maintenance responsibilities on broad range of diesel and gasoline military and civilian equipment, vehicles, their associated trailers, ATV's, motorcycles, dirt bikes, forklifts, skid steers, pumps, HVAC units, and generators
- Worked closely in supporting Special Operations Equipment Retrograde Team (SERT) performing technical inspections for turn-in disposition, locating, transporting, and removal of specialized equipment
- Executed operation, inspection, service, repair, and refueling of site generators up to 1MW megawatt ensuring 24/7 operations
- Skillfully advised and instructed U.S. and foreign military/civilian customers on equipment troubleshooting/repair and preventive maintenance checks and services procedures in order to support the mission workload
- Assessed extent of combat/noncombat related damages and performed Estimated Cost of Damages (ECOD) utilizing established Maintenance Expenditure Limits (MEL) to evaluate the economic feasibility of repairs
- Designed and fabricated multiple add on accessories, special tools, and parts to facilitate mission requirements
- Performed facility maintenance of Base Camp OCONUS to include HVAC, Plumbing, electrical, & carpentry work
AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC
Lear Siegler Services Inc.
Fort Bragg, North Carolina
07.2005 - 08.2007
- Performed -10 to -30 level U.S. Army vehicle maintenance, service, and repairs on various light and heavy military vehicles, associated trailers, material handling equipment, and construction engineer equipment
- Used technical manuals in conjunction with FEDLOG to locate and research parts for order and repair of equipment
- Performed complete Add On Armor (AOA) installation of HEMTT (Crew Protection Kit) and LMTV (LSAC)
- Accomplished various HMMWV and FMTV Modification Work Orders (MWO)
TOW TRUCK OPERATOR | TRAINER
Fitzgerald's Road Service
Fayetteville, North Carolina
10.2001 - 11.2003
- Trained new operators on fleet equipment, inspections, maintenance, and proper towing procedures ensuring safety
- Executed on-site emergency mechanical repairs of auto, RV, Bus, and commercial vehicles
- Negotiated new accounts with automotive businesses increasing business revenue
- Configured and installed Tomar Electronics lighting equipment, custom light mounts, and wiring in undercover police cars
SUPERVISOR | TOW TRUCK OPERATOR
Performance Towing Inc.
Fayetteville, North Carolina
11.1998 - 09.2001
- Created, managed, and participated in the 24/7/365 work schedules and workloads ensuring full operations
- Quoted prices on services, planned routes, and dispatched calls to operators
- Supervised, inspected, and maintained fleet and vehicle records in accordance with company standards
- Addressed and resolved customer issues/complaints empathetically and professionally
- Managed, invoiced, collected monies due, and settled accounts each day
- Maintained vehicle history, inventory, and organization in storage lots
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN
Dickinson Buick Dodge
Fayetteville, North Carolina
05.1998 - 11.1998
- Performed work as outlined on repair orders with efficiency and accuracy in accordance with dealership and factory standards
- Followed dealership checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas
- Performed minor to major repairs on dealer brand, trade-in, and used diesel and gasoline vehicles
- Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications, tire rotations, and belt replacements
- Assisted customers in determining the need for repair or maintenance by providing them with feedback on vehicle condition
SUPERVISOR | TOW TRUCK OPERATOR
Brownies Towing & Off Road Performance
Raeford, North Carolina
12.1993 - 05.1998
- Advised and assisted operators in emergency recoveries and difficult towing procedures
- Assisted and evaluated new operators and made qualification determinations
- Ensured safety and cleanliness of all fleet vehicles and equipment
- Performed night and weekend 24 hour dispatching and operation duties when assigned
- Operated various light and medium duty manual/automatic transmission wheel lift and rollback tow trucks
- Provided emergency roadside assistance, including jump starts, battery replacements, tire changes/repairs, lock outs, fuel delivery, winch outs, local and long distance towing and transporting, recovery, and other services in a professional manner
- Handled escalated service requests, including difficult to tow vehicles, and vehicles in areas/positions that prevent timely service
- Inspected, serviced, repaired, and maintained fleet GM, Ford, and International vehicles with specialized equipment
- Repaired/rebuilt winches, hydraulic systems, and all mechanical components of fleet vehicles and associated equipment
- Performed various vehicle mechanical repairs on customer vehicles
- Installed aftermarket performance parts, accessories, suspensions, and rebuilt/upgraded differentials on various vehicles
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Fayetteville Technical Community College
01-2004
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Data Management
- Problem Solving
- Inventory Control
- Time Management
- Parts Procurement
- Quality Control & Assurance
- Health & Safety Compliance
- Towing & Recovery
- Circuitry & Wiring
- Pneumatics & Hydraulics
Summary Of Qualifications
- 12+ years supervisory experience with vehicle fleet operations to include vehicle maintenance, directing personnel, controlling equipment and tools, safe motor pool and equipment operations, and compliance with HAZMAT requirements
- Strong ability to clearly communicate accurate day-to-day operations information to staff, management, and the customer
- Regarded for the ability to assure equipment operability via planning, forecasting, setting objectives, and determining course of action on preventive maintenance, regular inspections, and accurate data management
- Excel in documentation of maintenance records, accountability, parts referencing, logs, and proving efficient use of time
- Invaluable experience in conducting the entire scope of repair works, including upgrades and modifications, replacement, rebuilding, and installation of numerous machinery components
- Proficient in using digital databases, work-order management software, and technical manuals
- 13+ years experience to work with/around sensitive and classified information supporting Special Operations Forces (SOF)
- Extensive product knowledge of Family Of Special Operations Vehicles (FOSOV) and Indigenous Operations Vehicles (IOV)
- 10+ years successfully providing 24/7 maintenance support to Special Operations Forces (SOF) working in a contingent environment with inclement weather at multiple locations OCONUS
- Licensed North Carolina vehicle safety and emissions inspector familiar with all current emissions and safety standards
- 15+ years experience in maintaining and servicing of diesel and gasoline powered generators ranging from 1kW to 1MW
- 12+ years experience in operating multiple variant civilian and military forklifts unloading/loading convoys and aircrafts
- Towing Supervisor well versed in all aspects of managing a towing company, including financial, staffing, and equipment
- Trained and experienced using broad range of hand, air, and electric tools, diagnostic and scan tools, and shop equipment
- Proficient in reading and comprehending technical drawings, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics
- Metal fabrication experience using grinders, oxy-acetylene torches, plasma cutters, and SMAW and MIG Welders
References
Available upon Request
Security Clearances
Top Secret
04/13/17
Secret
08/27/07
Professional Certifications And Training
- M1288 GMV 1.1 Intermediate Maintenance Training (80 Hours) October 2019
- ROHVA Driver Coach Instructor Course (40 Hours) May 2017
- North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles Safety & Emissions Inspector Course (16 Hours) April 2017
- Polaris Defense MRZR Mechanic Certification Course (40 Hours) March 2017
- Vantage Green Truck Operator & Maintenance Course (16 Hours) October 2016
- WreckMaster Certified Towing & Recovery Operator G2/3 WMID: 161285 (16 Hours) August 2016
- Environmental Compliance Officer Training Course (20 Hours) June 2016
- Hunter TCX57 Tire Changer, Road Force Elite Tire Balancer, & Hawkeye Elite wheel alignment equipment June 2016
- Fire Warden Training Course December 2013
- MRAP University SOCOM Family of Vehicles Maintenance Train the Trainer Course (80 Hours) February 2012
- SOF-SA FOSOV Maintenance Training (80 Hours) February 2012
- SAMS-2E Standard Army Maintenance System-2 Enhanced Training (40 Hours) October 2007
- RG-31A1 Maintainer Maintenance Course CLS# Maint-15-07 (40 Hours) September 2007
Timeline
Facility Operations Analyst
Lockheed Martin
11.2022 - Current
VEHICLE FLEET ADMINISTRATOR ASSOCIATE | FIELD ENGINEER
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control SOF GLSS
07.2018 - 07.2021
MOTOR VEHICLE MECHANIC
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, SOF CLSS
04.2016 - 08.2017
VEHICLE FLEET ADMINISTRATOR ASSOCIATE | FIELD ENGINEER
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control SOF CLSS
08.2010 - 04.2016
AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC
Lear Siegler Services Inc.
07.2005 - 08.2007
TOW TRUCK OPERATOR | TRAINER
Fitzgerald's Road Service
10.2001 - 11.2003
SUPERVISOR | TOW TRUCK OPERATOR
Performance Towing Inc.
11.1998 - 09.2001
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN
Dickinson Buick Dodge
05.1998 - 11.1998
SUPERVISOR | TOW TRUCK OPERATOR
Brownies Towing & Off Road Performance
12.1993 - 05.1998
Some College (No Degree) -
Fayetteville Technical Community College