Juan Pereira
Houston,TX
Summary
Seasoned US Army veteran with a strong background in equipment troubleshooting and maintenance planning. Excelled in roles requiring compliance management and public speaking, achieving over 90% operational readiness. Skilled in fostering team collaboration and adapting teaching methods to enhance learning.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Inspector General
US Army
01.2022 - Current
- Identified areas of non-compliance, recommending corrective actions and monitoring progress for resolution.
- Develop training materials and conduct workshops to educate employees on ethics, policies, and regulations.
- Develop products to track data from past fiscal years and present cases to maintain trends analysis.
- Provide assistance to complainants with both issues and allegations.
Maintenance Control Supervisor
US Army
10.2019 - 12.2021
- Supervised 4 combat track vehicle field maintenance teams, 1 wheeled vehicle maintenance team, and 3 specialty shops, and 1 logistics processing team.
- Controlled maintenance operations for 29 M1 Abrams tanks, 16 Bradley fighting vehicles, over 50 wheeled vehicles, and over 900 weapons and sensitive items.
- Served as the subject matter expert maintainer and liaison between leadership and maintainers for an organization with over 600 personnel that relied heavily on tank and track maintenance.
- Enhanced equipment reliability by directing thorough preventive maintenance checks and services prior to major unit movements and exercises.
- Managed equipment work orders effectively, tracking progress, and ensuring timely completion of all tasks.
- Reduced downtime for tracked vehicles and equipment through efficient troubleshooting, repair procedures, and rapid parts procurement.
- Oversaw the redeployment of 20 vehicles and over $1 million worth of vehicle parts from Kuwait to Fort Carson, CO.
Field Maintenance Team Supervisor
US Army
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Supervised 1 shop foreman, 3 leaders, and 6 mechanics in supporting a combat tank company with 15 M1 Abrams tanks.
- Trained all mechanics on troubleshooting with schematics to accurately pinpoint a short or break in wiring more efficiently.
- Collaborated with upper management to establish performance goals for the team and develop strategies for achieving them.
- Facilitated strong relationships between our team and other departments leading to improved cross-functional collaboration.
- Supported the organization during a 9-month rotation to Kuwait in support of U.S. Central Command operations.
Advanced Leader Course Instructor
US Army
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Administratively managed 4 classes per year consisting of over 100 senior M1 Abrams tank mechanic and shop foreman students working to promote to field maintenance team supervisor.
- Reviewed class and student records to identify improvement opportunities and target areas of improvement within the lesson plan.
- Mentored struggling students through individualized tutoring sessions, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Led physical training every morning to ensure students maintained a proper physical fitness level.
M1A1 Abrams Tank Maintainer Instructor
US Army
08.2015 - 12.2016
- Taught classes with over 25 initial entry trainees the basic maintenance of the M1 Abrams tanks and basic vehicle operations.
- Tested students through written exams and hands-on application tests to assess progress, and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
- Introduced different systems within the platform to include hydraulics, firing control systems, turbine engine theory, and air condition system applications.
- Facilitated learning by implementing students' previous experience with similar systems as an instructional strategy.
- Improved students' analytical skills by working using turret simulators, static display of major components, and turbine engine with cutouts for ease of function views.
- Led daily physical training for over 100 students with the aid of 1 to 3 peers.
Field Maintenance Team Supervisor
US Army
06.2014 - 07.2015
- Supervised 2 senior mechanics, 3 leaders, and 5 mechanics in supporting a combat tank company with 15 M1 Abrams tanks.
- Trained all mechanics on troubleshooting the azimuth and elevation system with schematics narrow the fault to a section of the tank.
- Served as subject matter expert on M1 Abrams tank upgrades consisting of mine plow systems and remote operated weapon system (CROWS) on 15 tanks.
- Collaborated with upper management to establish performance goals for the team and develop strategies for achieving them.
- Provided maintenance and recovery support to a M1 tank company during 2 live fire exercises, 5 field training events, and numerous emergency deployment readiness exercises.
- Maintained a 90% and above operations readiness within the assigned M1 tank company and ensured all vehicles were rapidly deployable.
Field Maintenance Team Supervisor
US Army
11.2012 - 05.2014
- Supervised 1 shop foreman, 3 leaders, and 6 maintainers in support of a tank company with 15 M1 Abrams tanks and 5 wheeled vehicles.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient maintenance practices and monitoring daily progress.
- Mentored newly assigned maintainers on suspension and turbine engine maintenance during scheduled and unscheduled services.
- Defined key performance indicators for employees to define clear, attainable landmarks for performance measurement.
- Supported the organization over 6 field training exercises while maintaining an over 90% operational readiness rate.
Recovery Vehicle Operator
US Army
11.2011 - 10.2012
- Operated and provided maintenance to a fleet of four M88A2 Recovery Vehicles, known as the M88A2, designed to recover M1 Abrams tanks and other M88A2.
- Operated hydraulic and crane systems within the platform while implementing heavy winch cables and pulleys to recover tanks from difficult situations.
- Provided on-call recovery support to an organization with a fleet of 29 M1 Abrams tanks and 16 Bradley fighting vehicles.
- Managed a crew of three mechanics with the assigned M88A2 during one training exercise in the California desert and multiple field training exercises.
- Supported M1 Abrams tank maintenance teams when pulling the engine and transmission combination and performed expedient maintenance on tanks.
Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle Operator
US Army
06.2009 - 10.2011
- Served as an operator on the Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicle and the MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) in preparation for, and during, Operation Enduring Freedom.
- Conducted preventative maintenance and pre-trip inspections on eight M-ATVs to proactively identify potential maintenance issues before they impacted performance and ensured they remained operational for assigned tasks.
- Operated an assigned MAT-V as part of a three-person crew during various tasks and convoys throughout the assigned area of operation in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of The Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TXAssociate of Arts - Business Administration
University of The Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Maintenance and Services Planning
- Data Analysis Product Development
- Scheduling Repairs
- Report Preparation
- Compliance Management
- Assignment Delegation
- Public Speaking
- Understanding of Learning Styles
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Inspector General
US Army
01.2022 - Current
Maintenance Control Supervisor
US Army
10.2019 - 12.2021
Field Maintenance Team Supervisor
US Army
09.2018 - 09.2019
Advanced Leader Course Instructor
US Army
01.2017 - 08.2018
M1A1 Abrams Tank Maintainer Instructor
US Army
08.2015 - 12.2016
Field Maintenance Team Supervisor
US Army
06.2014 - 07.2015
Field Maintenance Team Supervisor
US Army
11.2012 - 05.2014
Recovery Vehicle Operator
US Army
11.2011 - 10.2012
Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle Operator
US Army
06.2009 - 10.2011
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of The Incarnate Word
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
University of The Incarnate Word