Jesus Gonzalez
Aviano,Italy
Summary
Results-oriented professional with over eight years of experience in logistics, contract management, and facility operations across military and corporate sectors. Possessing a Master’s degree in Occupational Safety and a proven track record in specification planning, industrial control systems analysis, and project management within the maritime industry. Expertise includes overseeing multimillion-dollar contracts, ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory standards, and optimizing operational efficiency through strategic problem-solving and cost-effective solutions. Skilled in conducting thorough analyses of industrial control systems, recommending innovative solutions for shipbuilding challenges, and managing the performance of contractors to ensure adherence to contract specifications. Adept at preparing comprehensive reports and cost estimates, conducting technical evaluations, and implementing corrective actions to uphold quality and project timelines. Known for fostering collaborative relationships with stakeholders and regulatory bodies to achieve organizational objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Specialist / Facilities Manager / Safety
Defense Logistics Agency
2022.08 - Current
- Direct specification planning and material sourcing for critical equipment, ensuring operational readiness
- Guide Disposition Services sites on equipment specs and replacement, maintaining operational efficiency
- Oversee service contracts as COR, ensuring compliance with maintenance standards for facility equipment
- Implement safety training programs to adhere to regulatory standards and reduce workplace incidents
- Compile and analyze accident reports to recommend preventive measures and improve safety protocols
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to enhance equipment replacement strategies, improving site efficiency by 15%
- Monitor and oversee service contracts, ensuring all maintenance standards are met and facility equipment remains fully operational
- Conduct detailed safety audits and implement training programs, resulting in a 25% reduction in workplace incidents.
Contract Specialist
U.S. Coast Guard
2022.03 - 2022.08
- Prepare contractual agreements using current research methods and a knowledge of a client's needs and ability to fulfill its requirements
- Review contract terms and conditions to verify that they are in compliance with company policies and all applicable federal and state regulations
- Self-monitor progress according to the schedule of completion to submit drafts and documents in a timely manner
- Prepare contract support documentation, including letters, Determination and Findings, and Price Reasonable Determinations for KO approval
- Manage complex problems through effective and efficient resolutions that are compliant with all Federal, DHS, and Coast Guard acquisition regulations and policies
- Draft solicitations, including Request for Quotations (RFQs), Request for Proposals (RFPs) for both commercial and non-commercial supplies and services over $250k
- Led technical analysis of customer and contractor proposals, guiding strategic planning and decision-making processes
- Applied standardized procedures to meticulously estimate labor, supervision, equipment, and material costs, supporting accurate budget forecasting and resource allocation.
Logistics Management Specialist / COR II
U.S. Coast Guard
2021.02 - 2022.03
- Prioritizing work based on existing priorities and difficulty of assignment
- Establishing processing schedules and deadlines, assuring the expeditious handling of priority actions
- Providing intensive management in the resolution of critical and/or special interest material support problems and projects
- Investigating as required high priority customer complaints, problems, discrepancies, follow-ups, received off-line
- Employed rigorous cost estimation techniques and market analysis to prepare solicitations for supplies and services exceeding $250k, optimizing procurement efficiency
- Communicates include oral discussions or training; written procedures of technical specification; guidance on regulations, policies or procedures; oral instructions on the complex products and services provided to/by government activities
- Serves as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for contract vehicle of moderate to high complexity service contract providing for the maintenance and repair of all levels of facility equipment.
Contract Specialist, Jr.
Panum
2020.03 - 2021.01
- Prepare contractual agreements using current research methods and a knowledge of a client's needs and ability to fulfill its requirements
- Review contract terms and conditions to verify that they are in compliance with company policies and all applicable federal and state regulations
- Self-monitor progress according to the schedule of completion to submit drafts and documents in a timely manner
- Prepare contract support documentation, including letters, Determination and Findings, and Price Reasonable Determinations for KO approval
- Manage complex problems through effective and efficient resolutions that are compliant with all Federal, DHS, and Coast Guard acquisition regulations and policies
- Draft solicitations, including Request for Quotations (RFQs), Request for Proposals (RFPs) for both commercial and non-commercial supplies and services over $250k.
Safety Specialist & Facilities Manager
Cianbro, Corporation
2019.08 - 2020.03
- On-site subcontractor coordination
- Property maintenance/repair and coordination
- Ensure compliance with all Safety or Environmental requirements per state and federal regulations
- Assist with developing, conducting, and documenting the job site safety orientations for all new team members, subcontractors, and other appropriate vendors, visitors, etc
- Conduct daily inspections of facility actively observing and providing feedback around the crew's work, tools, and equipment to eliminate hazards and identify at-risk behavior; advise on and help ensure corrective actions are taken
- Develop and set up systems to ensure proper handling of all Hazardous Material Including proper use, storage, shipment, spill control and cleanup, and disposal
- Perform injury management including minor first aid, incident root cause investigation and reporting, return to work as needed
- Actively observe and provide feedback around the crew's work to eliminate at-risk behavior, identify safety issues and help ensure corrective actions are taken.
Equipment Specialist / COR II
U.S. Coast Guard
2015.07 - 2019.08
- Regularly perform Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) work to support Patrol Boat Product Line in executing, monitoring and administering parts acquisition, major system overhauls and contractor support contacts, in addition to technical evaluation and selection teams on assigned contracts
- Reviews engineering designs, drawings, technical/logistic documentation, and cost/labor/weight estimates for patrol boat modifications, alterations, repairs, maintenance, and replacement of systems, equipment and components
- Routinely makes recommendations and/or decisions on supply support philosophy and equipment supportability, in regards to maintenance, reparability, interchangeability and consumable parts
- Expedites the acquisition and movement of material, reviews and evaluates interim support measures and initiates corrective actions in conjunction with supply, procurement, maintenance, and other personnel
- Process over fifteen millions of dollar on purchases and repairing items
- Responsible for determining mission essential operating equipment requirements, planning replacements, availability of substitutes, level of utilization, priority of acquisitions, and recommending repair or disposal of equipment items.
Education
Master's Degree - Occupational Safety
Columbia Southern University
05.2020
Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice
Inter-American University
05.2015
Technical or Occupational Certificate - Machinery Technician
U.S. Coast Guard Training Center
05.2007
Skills
- Planning and Project Management
- Cost Control and Containment
- Language Interpretation
- Logistic Market Research
- Monitoring Progress
- Engineering Facility Management
- Equipment Maintenance
- Fully Bilingual Spanish – English
- Computer Skills
- Contracting policies and regulations
- Contract performance management
- Project Management
Professional Development
- COVID 19 Vaccination proof available upon request
- Life Cycle Logistics Manager Level I
- Secret Clearance
- COR Level II Certification Current
- Leadership and Management School -2015
- EPA Universal Technician Certification
- Intro to Hazardous Waste -2014
- Diesel Engine Trouble Shooting and Repair
- Boiler Repair
- Hydraulics
- Refrigeration-AC (MK-22) -2014
- DHS Preparedness: IS 100.B, Introduction to Incident Management Command System
- DHS Preparedness: IS 700.A, National Incident Management System (NIMS an Introduction)
- Ashore Engineering Administration
- MPC Developer Course
Timeline
Equipment Specialist / Facilities Manager / Safety
Defense Logistics Agency
2022.08 - Current
Contract Specialist
U.S. Coast Guard
2022.03 - 2022.08
Logistics Management Specialist / COR II
U.S. Coast Guard
2021.02 - 2022.03
Contract Specialist, Jr.
Panum
2020.03 - 2021.01
Safety Specialist & Facilities Manager
Cianbro, Corporation
2019.08 - 2020.03
Equipment Specialist / COR II
U.S. Coast Guard
2015.07 - 2019.08
Master's Degree - Occupational Safety
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice
Inter-American University
Technical or Occupational Certificate - Machinery Technician
U.S. Coast Guard Training Center
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