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
Fort Cavazos, TX
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
Fort Carson, CO
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
Fort Carson, CO
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
Maneuver Center Of Excellence, Fort Benning, GA
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
Training And Doctrine Command, Fort Benning, GA
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
Republic Of South Korea, US Army Pacific Command
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
Fort Benning, GA
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
Fort Benning, GA
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
Fort Carson, CO
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