JOSE OBANDO
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Field Service Engineer, Aviation Technician Engineer, and Military Veteran with an active Secret Security Clearance and 20 years of proven experience in the United States Navy. Accomplished measurable results, while leading teams of over 85 employees in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Possess a comprehensive background in Occupational Safety & Health Administration, program management, and mechanical/electrical engineering derived from conducting domestic and global operations. Managed risk upon multiple lines to protect assets, property, and equipment valued over $30M, while meeting the expectations of senior leadership. Possess extensive knowledge in personnel management and technical maintenance management. Recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance and professionalism in the United States Navy. Professional growth supported by the pursuit of a study degree in applied science.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aircraft Mechanic 1/ Power Plants
VSE/V2X - Government contractor
Norfolk VA , Virginia
2017.01 - Current
- Responsible for the maintenance of eight E-2C Hawkeye aircraft power by two T56-A-427 Power Plants and NP2000 Propeller related systems
- Supervises discrepancies corrections as a collateral duty inspector ensuring that specifications and standards of workmanship are met by complying with technical publications, directives, and manuals
- Troubleshoot discrepancies on all sixteen engines, their components, and related systems
- Performs Low and High power operational checks of aircrafts engines and its systems.
Field Service Engineer
Beckman Coulter
D.C./Baltimore
2016.01 - 2017.01
- Responsible for daily service support of existing customer base out of MD, DC, VA, and WV
- Supports sales growth, service growth, and customer satisfaction
- Trustworthy for the repairs and upkeep of biomedical testing analyzer equipment at customer sites
- Provided frontline support, services, and repairs through technical expertise and troubleshooting in the installation, on-time preventative maintenance, and upgrades to UniCel DxC 600/800
- Complied with all business processes, quality standards, and customer satisfaction metrics
- Established and maintains customer relationships
- Extensive overnight travel within assigned territory as well as other territories in support of Field Service Engineer colleagues and customer demands.
Senior Safety Manager
UNITED STATES NAVY
Various Global Locations
1996.01 - 2016.01
- Advised and mentored 115 safety personnel
- Trained 615+ personnel in conducting industrial production actions and implementing Privacy act regulations through a comprehensive Safety and Occupational Health Program
- Provided accurate and timely responses to all safety requests and actions to support 39 departments
- Managed, developed, evaluated, and issued 50+ policies and procedures for records disposition
- Managed 100+ Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act requests; enforced Federal regulations on transparent administration
- Organized and completed 500+ safety inspections to ensure strict adherence to command policies
- Performed over 49 safety modifications to improve work safety environments
- Conducted multiple fire drills throughout the years to ensure personnel readiness in the event of a fire
- Directed four Safety Stand-down to raise awareness to service members and their families of all seasons changes and to utilize Operational Risk Management to reduce mishaps.
Quality Assurance Manager
UNITED STATES NAVY
Various Global Locations
1996.01 - 2016.01
- Inspected and managed the repair quality of over 12K items for 23 F/A-18F aircrafts in 51 Work-centers within the state and overseas
- Ensure FAA laws were complied with in support to U.S
- Service members operating aviation equipment
- Led a team of 10 Senior Inspectors for 51 Work-centers throughout the Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic region
- Performed Quality Assurance final inspections on 100+ T-56, T-700, and T-64 engines and modules
- Redesigned tracking procedures of the Aircraft Confined Space Program, which increased aircraft availability that allowed 3.9K+ flight hours
- Performed 32 collateral duty inspector (CDI) monitors and 17 work center audits, resulting in increasing operating efficiency by 30%
- Assisted in the installation and removal of 37 F414-GE-400 engines.
Production Line Supervisor/Manager
UNITED STATES NAVY
Various Global Locations
1996.01 - 2016.01
- Managed administration operations of 5K personnel, overseeing all aspect of progression and development as well as training and qualifications
- Developed training course for 20+ military personnel; specialized in benefits, insurance, and Human Resource Polices
- Advised senior leadership on military personnel readiness and strength level reporting
- Managed recruitment and retention program; increased retention rate by 90%.
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Information System Technology
Tidewater Community College
Skills
- Aviation Technician
- Records Management
- Data Analysis/Management
- Leadership / Supervision
- Strategic Planning
- Training and Development
- Policy Implementation
- Oral / Written Communication
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Biomedical Equipment: UniCel DxC 600/800i
- Software: Microsoft Office (2003, 2007, 2010), SharePoint
- Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows (95, 98, XP, Vista), Windows 7/8 & 10, MacOS
Certification
- Safety Specialist Afloat/Ashore
- Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI)
- Quality Assurance Specialist (QA)
- Confine Space Entrant Authority (Gas Free Engineering)
Awards
- Navy and Marine Corp Achievement Medal (8)
- Meritoriously Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
- Good Conduct Medal (6)
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Aircraft Mechanic 1/ Power Plants
VSE/V2X - Government contractor
2017.01 - Current
Field Service Engineer
Beckman Coulter
2016.01 - 2017.01
Senior Safety Manager
UNITED STATES NAVY
1996.01 - 2016.01
Quality Assurance Manager
UNITED STATES NAVY
1996.01 - 2016.01
Production Line Supervisor/Manager
UNITED STATES NAVY
1996.01 - 2016.01
Associates of Applied Science - Information System Technology
Tidewater Community College
- Safety Specialist Afloat/Ashore
- Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI)
- Quality Assurance Specialist (QA)
- Confine Space Entrant Authority (Gas Free Engineering)
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